Latest cybersecurity reporting from selected sources.

Patches Issued for MongoBleed as Ransomware Groups Target Flaw to Steal DataTens of thousands of internet-exposed MongoDB databases are at risk as attackers actively target a critical vulnerability in the software to steal sensitive data, with ransomware groups having joined the fray, researchers warn. MongoDB has issued patches and mitigation advice.

From unpatched cars to hijacked clouds, this week’s Threatsday headlines remind us of one thing — no corner of technology is safe. Attackers are scanning firewalls for critical flaws, bending vulnerable SQL servers into powerful command centers, and even finding ways to poison Chrome’s settings to sneak in malicious extensions

'Real Danger' Alert for Unpatched Veeam Servers Attached to a Production DomainWidely used Veeam Backup & Replication software has been patched to fix a critical vulnerability that could be abused to remotely exploit malicious code. Security experts recommend rapid patching, given ransomware and other groups' repeat targeting of the software.

Security researchers observed malicious campaigns leveraging a critical vulnerability in VMware Workspace One Access to deliver various malware, including the RAR1Ransom tool that locks files in password-protected archives. [...]