iPhone Spyware, Phish n Ships, WordPress Vulns, EmeraldWhale oh my. Cybersecurity News

The Daily Decrypt

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Video Episode: https://youtu.be/-fHd8wOJGHg

In today’s episode, we discuss the recent surge in cyber threats, starting with the improved LightSpy spyware targeting iPhones, which enables heightened surveillance through 28 new plugins and destructive capabilities like device freezing. We also cover a critical vulnerability (CVE-2024-50550) in the LiteSpeed Cache WordPress plugin, allowing hackers to gain unauthorized admin access to over six million sites. Additionally, we examine the Phish n’ Ships campaign, which has affected over a thousand online stores, and the EmeraldWhale operation that has stolen more than 15,000 cloud credentials from exposed Git repositories, highlighting the ongoing challenges in mobile security, WordPress vulnerabilities, and credential theft.

References:
1. https://thehackernews.com/2024/10/new-lightspy-spyware-version-targets.html
2. https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/litespeed-cache-wordpress-plugin-bug-lets-hackers-get-admin-access/
3. https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/over-a-thousand-online-shops-hacked-to-show-fake-product-listings/
4. https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hackers-steal-15-000-cloud-credentials-from-exposed-git-config-files/

1. What are today’s top cybersecurity news stories?
2. How does the new version of LightSpy spyware target iPhones?
3. What vulnerabilities exist in the LiteSpeed Cache WordPress plugin?
4. What is the Phish n’ Ships phishing campaign about?
5. How did hackers steal 15,000 cloud credentials from Git config files?
6. What measures can be taken to secure iPhones against spyware?
7. What are the implications of the LiteSpeed Cache privilege elevation flaw?
8. What steps should consumers take to avoid falling for phishing scams?
9. How are hackers exploiting Git configuration files for data theft?
10. What are the latest trends in mobile cybersecurity threats?

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