In a significant move to bolster cybersecurity against emerging threats, Microsoft has announced the integration of quantum-resistant encryption algorithms into Windows 11. This proactive measure aims to safeguard sensitive data from potential attacks by future quantum computers, which are...
In a significant cybersecurity operation, Microsoft, in collaboration with global law enforcement agencies, has dismantled the Lumma Stealer malware network, which had infected approximately 394,000 Windows computers worldwide between March 16 and May 16, 2025. This malware, notorious for its...
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As cyber threats continue to evolve in sophistication and scale, the U.S. critical infrastructure landscape has found itself facing increasingly potent adversaries—none more currently relevant than threat actors wielding the LummaC2 malware. In a joint Cybersecurity Advisory released by the...
In the fast-evolving world of cybercrime, the disruption of a single malware operation can alter threat landscapes worldwide—especially when that malware is central to countless cybercriminal campaigns. In May 2025, Microsoft, leveraging the expertise of its Digital Crimes Unit (DCU) in...
The explosive rise of generative AI and large language models has propelled Microsoft Copilot to the forefront of enterprise productivity. While Copilot promises to revolutionize everything from email drafting to real-time meeting insights, this very integration with organizational data...
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As the war in Ukraine grinds into its third year, the digital theater has become just as embattled as the frontlines, with a persistent and highly sophisticated campaign led by Russia’s GRU 85th Main Special Service Center, better known in cybersecurity circles as APT28, Fancy Bear, Forest...
A critical vulnerability has sent ripples through the global industrial cybersecurity community: all versions of Schneider Electric’s Galaxy VS, Galaxy VL, and Galaxy VXL uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), widely used to protect critical infrastructure, are exposed to a remotely exploitable...
In the constant cat-and-mouse game between operating system security engineers and determined attackers, Kernel Address Space Layout Randomization (KASLR) remains one of the most crucial defenses in modern computing. Trusted by Windows 11 and earlier versions, KASLR aims to keep attackers...
In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, the arms race between malicious actors and defenders is often defined by creativity, persistence, and—sometimes—unexpected loopholes hiding in plain sight. One of the latest revelations, the Defendnot tool, is a stark example of how cunning...
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In recent months, cybersecurity experts have observed a significant uptick in sophisticated phishing attacks targeting Microsoft 365 users. These attacks often employ malicious HTML attachments to bypass traditional email security measures, posing substantial risks to organizations worldwide...
The bustling atmosphere of Berlin’s technology hub was electrified as the infamously challenging Pwn2Own hacking competition made its much-anticipated German premiere. Hailed as the Oscars of cybersecurity exploits, Pwn2Own didn’t disappoint: a staggering prize pot exceeding one million dollars...
Delegated Managed Service Accounts (dMSAs), unveiled with Windows Server 2025, represent a significant evolution in Microsoft’s approach to service account security. At their core, dMSAs are intended to solve long-standing operational challenges for enterprise IT while closing off familiar...
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Here’s a summary of what happened, based on your Forbes excerpt and forum highlights:
What Happened at Pwn2Own Berlin 2025?
On the first day, Windows 11 was successfully hacked three separate times by elite security researchers using zero-day exploits (vulnerabilities unknown to the vendor)...
For the global cybersecurity community, few events attract the anticipation—or the unnerving revelations—like the renowned Pwn2Own contest. Now held for the first time in Berlin under the stewardship of Trend Micro’s Zero Day Initiative (ZDI), the latest installment of Pwn2Own has delivered not...
In early 2025, a significant security vulnerability, identified as CVE-2025-4664, was discovered within the Chromium project, which serves as the foundation for several major web browsers, including Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge. This flaw pertains to insufficient policy enforcement in the...
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, a vital layer in countless enterprise security stacks, has recently been flagged with a concerning security vulnerability: CVE-2025-47161. This newly publicized elevation of privilege (EoP) vulnerability has potential implications for a broad range of...
Few software systems are as deeply embedded in the fabric of modern industrial operations as Siemens INTRALOG WMS, a Warehouse Management System that finds itself at the heart of logistics operations in critical sectors worldwide. In the landscape of operational technology (OT) and industrial...
The recent security disclosures surrounding Siemens APOGEE PXC and TALON TC Series devices have sparked significant discussion in automation, facilities management, and critical infrastructure circles. These systems, which play pivotal roles in controlling environmental and security operations...
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In an era where digital infrastructure underpins critical government operations, financial systems, healthcare, and defense networks, the risks associated with software vulnerabilities continue to grow exponentially. Recent developments underscore this concern as the Cybersecurity and...
In a digital landscape marked by rising complexity and ever-evolving dangers, Microsoft’s ARC Initiative emerges as a strategic pillar aimed at transforming cybersecurity resilience across Kenya and potentially the wider African continent. This comprehensive move, unveiled at the Global...
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