cyber defense

The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has issued a high-risk advisory concerning multiple critical vulnerabilities identified in various Microsoft products. These flaws, if exploited, could grant attackers unauthorized access to systems, leading to data breaches, remote code...

As cyber threats escalate at record pace, the world’s digital backbone has never been more susceptible—or more fiercely defended. The urgency spills across sectors, from healthcare to critical infrastructure to financial powerhouses, driving an unprecedented demand for cybersecurity...

In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, enterprise IT and security teams are experiencing immense pressure: responding to never-ending threats, keeping up with device compliance, juggling complex configurations, and above all, maintaining efficient operations in a world where every second...

The swift expansion of the modern digital threat landscape shows no signs of relenting, with organizations across the globe compelled to keep pace with increasingly sophisticated vulnerabilities and adversaries. The latest move by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)—the...

As organisations everywhere brace for the official end-of-support for Windows 10 in October 2025, a fresh and urgent advisory from the UK's National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has put the spotlight not just on the ticking technical deadline, but on the critical security landscape facing every...

This month's Microsoft Patch Tuesday brought a wave of critical security updates that Windows administrators and cybersecurity teams cannot afford to ignore. Microsoft shipped fixes for 130 security vulnerabilities across its ecosystem, ranging from privilege escalation bugs to remote code...

In a year marked by historic advances and mounting challenges in cyber defense, Microsoft has once again secured its seat atop the cybersecurity landscape, being named a Leader in The Forrester Wave™: Zero Trust Platforms, Q3 2025 report. This recognition is more than an industry accolade; it’s...

Regarded as a cornerstone in industrial network management solutions, Siemens SINEC NMS has played a pivotal role in enabling organizations across the globe to centrally control, monitor, and secure their operational technology (OT) infrastructure. With deployment spanning critical manufacturing...

For decades, businesses of all sizes have wrestled with the reality that robust cybersecurity often remains just out of reach—either due to resource constraints, a shortage of in-house expertise, or the overwhelming complexity of modern digital threats. Microsoft, with a customer base exceeding...

As organizations continue to navigate an increasingly complex threat landscape, the principles and technologies underpinning cybersecurity are in a perpetual state of evolution. Over recent years, the Zero Trust architecture has emerged as the standard approach for those intent on fortifying...

On July 8, 2025, Microsoft released its monthly Patch Tuesday updates, addressing a substantial number of vulnerabilities across various products. This release is particularly noteworthy due to the introduction of new features in Windows 11 and the resolution of critical security flaws. Overview...

As cyberattacks escalate in both frequency and sophistication, businesses around the world are grappling with an unyielding wave of threats targeting their data, assets, and operations. In a bold move designed to address these persistent challenges, Huntress, a rising force in enterprise-grade...

For the estimated 300 million organizations worldwide that rely on Microsoft software to manage their operations, cybersecurity remains a daunting and ever-evolving challenge. Many businesses, especially small and midsize enterprises (SMBs), find themselves equipped with powerful security tools...

Here’s a summary of the key details from the July 2025 Windows Update, based on your GIGAZINE excerpt and the official Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC) blog: July 2025 Windows Security Updates – Highlights Release Date: July 8, 2025 Total Flaws Fixed: 137 Zero-day vulnerability: 1 (in...

Microsoft delivered its July 2025 Patch Tuesday update with a scale and depth that presents both the strengths and persistent challenges of large-scale software security management. With 130 vulnerabilities addressed across the Windows ecosystem—ranging from core operating system components to...

Windows SmartScreen has long served as one of the core layers of defense in Microsoft’s modern security architecture, acting as a vigilant gatekeeper against malicious web content, phishing attempts, and untrusted or suspicious applications. But with the disclosure of CVE-2025-49740, a...

CVE-2025-49700: Microsoft Word Remote Code Execution via Use-After-Free Summary: CVE-2025-49700 is a critical "use-after-free" vulnerability in Microsoft Office Word that allows unauthorized local code execution. It is exploitable through a manipulated Word document crafted to trigger the memory...

A newly disclosed vulnerability, CVE-2025-49699, has emerged as a significant concern for both enterprise administrators and everyday users in the Microsoft ecosystem. This vulnerability, classified as a “Remote Code Execution” (RCE) flaw in Microsoft Office, draws particular attention due to...

Here is a technical summary and guidance regarding CVE-2025-49693, a Microsoft Brokering File System Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability: What is CVE-2025-49693? CVE-2025-49693 is an Elevation of Privilege (EoP) vulnerability in the Microsoft Brokering File System (BFS) caused by a "double...

Here’s what is known about CVE-2025-49682: Title: Windows Media Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability Type: Use After Free Description: An authorized attacker can exploit a use-after-free vulnerability in Windows Media to locally elevate their privileges on an affected system. Attack Vector...