10-Sep-2024: Meta Fixes WhatsApp Flaw, VS Code Exploited, SonicWall Targeted, SLIM CD Data Breach

Welcome to Hacked dAily, the first AI-driven cybersecurity podcast by Cytadel Cyber. Tune in for today’s top cyber news stories and updates to keep you informed and secure. First up, Meta has swiftly repaired a vulnerability in WhatsApp's "View Once" feature, originally allowing users to store images and videos permanently. This update reinforces privacy for WhatsApp users, so remember to update your app now! Next, a sophisticated cyber campaign by Chinese hackers has come to light, exploiting a vulnerability in Visual Studio Code. By disguising malicious software as legitimate updates, they have targeted organizations in Southeast Asia, highlighting the crucial need for vigilance in software security. Our third story covers the escalating threat from Akira ransomware actors who are exploiting a newly revealed vulnerability in SonicWall’s Secure Mobile Access appliances. This flaw permits remote code execution, urging immediate patching to safeguard against potential network breaches. In other news, a significant breach at Payment Gateway SLIM CD has jeopardized the data of 1.7 million users, leaking sensitive information such as credit card details. SLIM CD is actively enhancing security and collaborating with authorities to handle the breach effectively. Finally, Avis Car Rental has disclosed a security breach that affected 300,000 customers. Hackers accessed private information, prompting Avis to provide free credit monitoring and bolster their security protocols. Stay tuned for tomorrow’s episode of Hacked dAily for more cybersecurity insights and updates. Stay safe and secure!This episode is sponsored by Cytadel Cyber. Specialist in Ransomware Readiness Assessments, Threat Intel-Led Red Teaming, AI DeepFakes, AI Voice Cloning and AI Vishing Simulations. Cyatdel helps you test your cyber resilience against the threats of today, keeping your data secure. Checkout cytadel.co.uk for more information.