Microsoft’s advisory for CVE-2025-53726 warns that a type‑confusion bug in the Windows Push Notifications stack can allow an authorized local user to elevate privileges to SYSTEM, and administrators must treat the advisory as a high‑priority patching item while hardening detection and...
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Amid a rapidly evolving cyber threat landscape, the recent joint advisory from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the United States Coast Guard (USCG) shines a spotlight on the importance—and ongoing challenges—of cyber hygiene across America’s most vital...
In early 2024, a proactive collaboration between the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the United States Coast Guard (USCG) brought renewed scrutiny to the state of cyber hygiene across America’s critical infrastructure. The joint threat hunt, conducted at the behest of...
Metropolitan State University of Denver (MSU Denver) is taking decisive steps to modernize and safeguard its campus technology landscape by launching a university-wide rollout of major operating system upgrades. This year’s upgrade—affecting both Windows and macOS devices—arrives with a firm...
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The cybersecurity landscape has never been more volatile, and few recent warnings have reflected this more acutely than the joint Fact Sheet released by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) in collaboration with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the Department of...
The cybersecurity landscape faces constant, sophisticated threats, and in recent months, a specific Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) solution—SimpleHelp—has become the focal point of a new wave of ransomware attacks. The United States Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)...
The cybersecurity landscape continues to evolve rapidly, with new threats exploiting both long-standing and recently discovered vulnerabilities. In a concerning development, ransomware actors have begun leveraging unpatched versions of SimpleHelp Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM)...
When news broke of a critical vulnerability in Siemens Energy Services, the industrial cybersecurity world paused to take a closer look. Siemens, a prominent player headquartered in Germany and active across global energy sectors, faces scrutiny following the public disclosure of...
In an era defined by rapid digital transformation and the proliferation of generative AI platforms, the business landscape faces an unprecedented information security crisis. Recent insights into workplace AI use, particularly with tools like ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot, have uncovered a...
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For much of Windows’ history, the installation ritual for any new PC typically included a panicked rush to download third-party antivirus software. Headlines were filled with dire warnings about malware, ransomware, and data theft. Today, these memories persist, but the modern reality for...
The industrial world continues its march toward hyper-connectivity, but each leap forward often exposes new vulnerabilities. Siemens’ SIMATIC PCS neo—a standout in the distributed control system (DCS) space—recently made headlines not for a new feature, but for a security flaw that sharpens the...
In recent months, a concerning trend has emerged within U.S. critical infrastructure: unsophisticated cyber actors have increasingly targeted industrial control systems (ICS) and supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) networks, particularly those underpinning the nation’s Energy and...
Operational technology (OT) environments controlling critical infrastructure—such as energy production, transportation networks, and utility services—have traditionally operated under the veil of separation from common IT threats. Yet, in recent years, this boundary has dissolved as...
In the evolving landscape of Windows 11 security, many users are reconsidering the role of traditional third-party antivirus software. What was once an essential pillar of any PC setup is no longer a clear-cut necessity for everyone, as highlighted by personal accounts and shifting industry...
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The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has raised a significant cybersecurity alert regarding a critical vulnerability identified in Windows 11 version 24H2. This flaw is uniquely associated with devices installed through outdated installation media—such as DVDs or USB drives—crafted...
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The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has recently issued a crucial cybersecurity advisory pertaining to Windows 11 version 24H2, following a warning from Microsoft regarding a high-severity vulnerability. This flaw specifically impacts devices installed using outdated physical media...
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The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has issued a crucial cybersecurity advisory to alert users and organizations about a high-severity vulnerability affecting Windows 11 version 24H2. This vulnerability specifically targets systems installed or updated using outdated physical...
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The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has issued a critical cybersecurity advisory concerning a serious vulnerability found in Microsoft's Windows 11 version 24H2. This security flaw specifically affects devices installed or updated using outdated physical installation media such as...
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The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has recently issued an urgent cybersecurity advisory regarding a critical vulnerability identified in the Windows 11 version 24H2 update. This security flaw, highlighted by both PTA and Microsoft, fundamentally affects devices installed or updated...
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Critical Windows security vulnerability alert: ESET researchers have uncovered a serious flaw—registered as CVE-2025-24983—that puts outdated Windows systems at significant risk. While the exploit requires an already compromised device via a backdoor to be effective, its potential for malicious...