Tag: web application firewall
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ShinyHunters Exploits Oracle PeopleSoft Flaw with WAF Bypass Trick
ShinyHunters attackers have cleverly found a way to bypass WAF rules by using a percent-encoding trick to exploit Oracle PeopleSoft flaws, allowing them to reach vulnerable endpoints that were thought to be protected. By encoding URL paths, they can evade common defenses and put systems at risk.
Hackers Exploit WooCommerce Plugin to Upload PHP Backdoors on WordPress Sites
A single flaw in a third-party WooCommerce plugin has sparked over 100,000 attacks, allowing hackers to upload PHP backdoors and take control of WordPress sites - a stark reminder of the importance of keeping your plugins up to date!
Hackers Actively Exploit Critical LoadMaster Flaw in Global Attacks
Hackers are actively exploiting a critical flaw in LoadMaster, known as CVE-2026-8037, which allows them to run malicious commands on unpatched devices - putting your security at risk if you haven't updated yet. This vulnerability enables unauthenticated attackers to take control, making it crucial to patch Progress Kemp LoadMaster appliances ASAP.
AI Botnets Fuel DDoS Surge in Financial Sector
The financial sector saw a staggering 2.41 billion network- and transport-layer denial-of-service attacks in 2025, with banking bearing the brunt, accounting for 60% of total web attacks and over 80% of API-related incidents. TurboMirai, a powerful AI botnet, was a key driver of this alarming surge, fueling attacks that lasted a whopping 738% longer than usual.