access control

Rockwell’s advisory republication this week exposes a subtle but serious weakness in FactoryTalk Linx that—if present in your environment—lets an attacker bypass FTSP token validation and perform privileged driver management actions, and CISA is clear: update to FactoryTalk Linx v6.50 as the...

TL;DR — Microsoft has published a security advisory for CVE-2025-53772: a deserialization vulnerability in Web Deploy (msdeploy) that can allow an authenticated (authorized) user who can reach the Web Deploy endpoint to cause remote code execution on the target server. If you run Web Deploy (the...

Microsoft has posted an advisory for CVE-2025-24999, an Elevation of Privilege (EoP) vulnerability affecting Microsoft SQL Server that Microsoft characterizes as an improper access control issue which can allow an authorized but lower-privilege user to elevate their privileges across the...

Microsoft has confirmed an elevation-of-privilege flaw in Azure File Sync that can allow an authenticated, local attacker to escalate privileges on systems running the service — a serious risk for hybrid infrastructures that bridge on‑premises Windows servers and Azure file storage. Public...

Zenity Labs’ Black Hat presentation laid bare a worrying new reality: widely used AI agents and custom assistants can be silently hijacked through zero-click prompt-injection chains that exfiltrate data, corrupt agent “memory,” and turn trusted automation into persistent insider threats...

Maintaining a Virtual Private Server (VPS) is less a one-off setup task and more an ongoing discipline: apply updates on schedule, lock down access, automate backups, monitor performance, and test recovery so your services stay fast, available, and secure. The practical, seven‑point playbook...

A critical security vulnerability, identified as CVE-2025-53767, has been discovered in Microsoft's Azure OpenAI service, potentially allowing attackers to escalate their privileges within affected systems. This flaw underscores the importance of robust security measures in cloud-based AI...

Microsoft has taken a significant step toward modernizing hybrid identity management with the introduction of the Group Source of Authority (SOA) feature in Entra ID, now available in public preview. This eagerly anticipated capability unlocks a new era of flexibility for IT administrators...

Cyber threats are evolving at a pace that matches the relentless march of digital transformation. By 2025, easy-to-exploit vulnerabilities and automated attack tools will outpace most patching cycles. Setting up a secure web server is no longer an advanced task reserved for seasoned...

In a recent revelation, security consultant Haakon Gulbrandsrud of Binary Security uncovered a significant vulnerability within Microsoft Azure's API Connections functionality. This flaw potentially allowed users with minimal privileges to access sensitive data across various Azure services...

Identity has rapidly become the new battleground in the fight for organizational security, especially as cybercriminals innovate to sidestep robust perimeter defenses. While firewalls, endpoint protection, and phishing detection continuously improve, attackers are leveraging stolen or...

Microsoft is heralding a new era for enterprise identity security with the general availability of linkable token identifiers in Entra ID, the latest upgrade to its modern identity platform. This innovation is designed to combat one of the most persistent challenges in cybersecurity: the...

As Microsoft prepares to end support for most versions of Windows 10 on October 14, 2025, institutions across the United States are mobilizing to address the cybersecurity implications and operational consequences of this significant transition. Ohio University has recently outlined its...

Here’s a summary of the key points from the Khaleej Times article about Cohesity Gaia's integration with Microsoft 365 Copilot: What’s New? Cohesity Gaia now integrates with Microsoft 365 Copilot, giving knowledge workers access to Cohesity backup data directly from the Microsoft 365 Copilot...

Microsoft's steady drive to embed artificial intelligence deeper into its security portfolio is a defining storyline in cybersecurity for enterprises worldwide. As organizations grapple with a relentless surge in both the volume and sophistication of cyberattacks, the integration of...

Microsoft SharePoint Server has been a cornerstone for enterprise collaboration, offering a robust platform for document management, content sharing, and team collaboration. However, its widespread adoption also makes it a prime target for cyber threats. One such significant vulnerability is...

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), in collaboration with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), and the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC), has issued a joint Cybersecurity Advisory to...

Optimal IdM, a prominent provider of Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions, has recently unveiled a universal Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) integration tailored for Microsoft Azure tenants. This development signifies a substantial advancement in bolstering security measures for...

Optimal IdM has recently announced a significant enhancement to its Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions by integrating multi-factor authentication (MFA) directly within Microsoft Teams. This development aims to streamline the authentication process, bolster security measures, and...

Microsoft Purview, a comprehensive data governance and compliance solution, has recently been identified as vulnerable to an elevation of privilege issue, cataloged as CVE-2025-53762. This vulnerability arises from a permissive list of allowed inputs, enabling authorized attackers to escalate...