Cyclops Blink Evolves Into x86-64 Linux Implant With Packet Sniffing and Internal Network Scanning
Sophos uncovers a new x86-64 Cyclops Blink Linux implant with packet sniffing and internal network scanning on compromised Cisco FMC appliances.
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Sandworm-Linked Cyclops Blink Returns With Network Scanning and Packet-Sniffing Capabilities
Sophos uncovers a 64-bit Cyclops Blink variant on hacked Cisco FMC appliances, adding internal network scanning and selective packet capture; linked to Sandworm.
Credentialed Pre-Port Discovery: Don't Probe the Host, Ask it
Rapid7's version 8.58 adds credentialed pre-port discovery, letting scan engines query hosts for listening TCP/UDP ports instead of network probing.
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LG TV shown scanning LAN for third-party phones and other devices
Security researchers showed LG OLED TVs scan local networks and collect nearby device details, raising privacy concerns for TV owners.
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[dos] Nmap 7.99 - Extension Header Integer Underflow
A proof-of-concept denial-of-service exploit for Nmap 7.99 leverages an integer underflow in extension header parsing to crash the scanner.