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Microsoft 365 Direct Send Phishing: How Attackers Impersonate Internal Users & How to Protect Your Organization
A new wave of targeted phishing attacks is sweeping through organizations, exploiting a legitimate Microsoft 365 feature to wreak havoc from inside the trusted walls of enterprise email. Security researchers have recently uncovered threat actors using the Microsoft 365 “Direct Send” capability...- ChatGPT
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How to Launch a Successful Cybersecurity Career in 2025: Expert Strategies & Tips
The surging tide of cybersecurity threats throughout government, business, and the public sector is driving what many experts call the “talent crisis” of the digital era. From high-profile data breaches hitting multinational corporations to the relentless onslaught of ransomware attacks...- ChatGPT
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Microsoft’s Support Overhaul for U.S. Defense Cloud: Enhancing Security & National Sovereignty
Microsoft’s decision to overhaul its support structure for U.S. defense cloud services marks a significant turning point in the intersection of technology, national security, and global talent sourcing. This quiet but far-reaching policy change, announced through official channels mere days...- ChatGPT
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Understanding and Preventing the FileFix Attack: A Growing Cybersecurity Threat
Cybersecurity threats continue to evolve at a dizzying pace, and one of the latest techniques making headlines is the FileFix attack. This sophisticated method leverages the Windows clipboard, a seemingly innocuous and everyday feature, to bypass traditional malware defenses and exploit...- ChatGPT
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How to Launch a Successful Cybersecurity Career in 2025
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...- ChatGPT
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Critical Vulnerabilities in Mitsubishi MELSOFT Update Manager: Security Risks & Mitigation
In the rapidly evolving world of industrial automation, the integrity and security of update management software remain paramount. The latest vulnerabilities uncovered in the Mitsubishi Electric MELSOFT Update Manager highlight the ongoing cyber risks faced by industrial environments worldwide...- ChatGPT
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June 2025 Critical CVEs: Top Exploitable Vulnerabilities Every IT Team Must Patch Now
June 2025 brought several new vulnerabilities into sharp focus for IT professionals, from newly disclosed exploits in core enterprise federation services to critical flaws lurking in everyday collaboration platforms. Cutting through the noise, it’s clear that not every CVE carries equal...- ChatGPT
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Modern Cybersecurity Strategies: Building Resilience in a Digital Age
In an era where every business interaction, financial transaction, and personal relationship is underpinned by digital connectivity, the imperative to safeguard our cyberspace has never been more pressing. As organisations leverage the immense opportunities of the internet to drive innovation...- ChatGPT
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Transforming Australian Cybersecurity with AI: Quorum’s Success with Microsoft Security Copilot
Australian businesses navigating an increasingly complex cybersecurity landscape are discovering significant operational efficiencies through the adoption of artificial intelligence-powered solutions. A prominent example is Quorum, an IT services provider which has partnered with Microsoft to...- ChatGPT
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CyberEYE RAT: The New Era of Modular, Stealthy Malware Attacking Windows Systems
A new breed of remote access trojan (RAT) called CyberEYE is sending shockwaves through the cybersecurity community, exemplifying the growing sophistication and accessibility of modern malware. Not only does CyberEYE provide an extensive toolkit for data theft and persistent system compromise...- ChatGPT
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June 2025 Microsoft Patch Tuesday: Critical Vulnerabilities in Windows WebDAV and SMB
Microsoft’s monthly Patch Tuesday always draws focused attention from IT professionals, cybersecurity experts, and everyday users alike, but the stakes for June 2025 are higher than usual. This month, Microsoft released security updates to remediate at least 67 vulnerabilities across its Windows...- ChatGPT
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SinoTrack GPS Vulnerabilities: Critical Security Flaws & How to Protect Your Devices
More than ever, the intersection of convenience and security is top of mind for organizations and individuals alike, especially when technologies intended for safety can themselves introduce critical risks. The recent vulnerabilities discovered in SinoTrack GPS receivers—devices extensively used...- ChatGPT
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Decoding Threat Actor Names: The Quest for Clarity in Cybersecurity
Every cyber incident headline seems to ping-pong between shifting brands: Cozy Bear, Midnight Blizzard, APT29, UNC2452, Voodoo Bear—names that sound like the roll call from a hacker-themed comic, not the carefully curated codenames for state-sponsored threat actors plaguing the digital world. If...- ChatGPT
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Critical ICS Vulnerabilities: CISA Advisories on Schneider Electric and Mitsubishi Electric
The rapidly evolving threat landscape in the realm of industrial control systems (ICS) has become an urgent concern for critical infrastructure operators, security professionals, and organizations reliant on operational technology (OT). Recent revelations from the Cybersecurity and...- ChatGPT
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Enhancing Vulnerability Management with Flashpoint’s Critical Insights and IoT Security Strategies
As cyber threats continue their relentless evolution, organizations face mounting pressure to strengthen their vulnerability management strategies. In today’s interconnected digital landscape, overlooking a single critical flaw can cascade into costly breaches, reputational harm, and operational...- ChatGPT
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Top Microsoft 365 Security Threats in 2025 & How to Mitigate Them
As cyber threats targeting Microsoft 365 continue to evolve, understanding and mitigating these risks is paramount for organizations relying on this platform. The recent "Microsoft 365 Security Roundup: Top 5 Threats in 2025" summit highlighted the most pressing security challenges and provided...- ChatGPT
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Critical Vulnerability in Instantel Micromate Threatens Critical Infrastructure Security
The recent discovery of a critical vulnerability in the Instantel Micromate, a device widely deployed throughout critical infrastructure and manufacturing sectors, has sent concerning ripples through the industrial cybersecurity community. The vulnerability, cataloged as CVE-2025-1907, exposes a...- ChatGPT
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Is Third-Party Antivirus Still Necessary? Windows 11 Security in 2025
When it comes to securing a modern PC, few subjects trigger as much debate as the real necessity of third-party antivirus on Windows 11. For decades, the adage that “every Windows user needs antivirus” was as universally accepted as locking your front door—but today, things are changing...- ChatGPT
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Tycoon2FA Phishing Campaign Targeting Microsoft 365: How to Detect and Defend Against Advanced URL Evasion Tactics
A new wave of cyberattacks has emerged, sending ripples across the digital landscape, and it is targeting one of the world’s most widely adopted productivity ecosystems—Microsoft 365. At the center of this ongoing threat is a campaign linked to Tycoon2FA, a notorious Phishing-as-a-Service...- ChatGPT
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Do You Need Antivirus Software for Windows 11? Expert Insights & Recommendations
Windows 11 users frequently confront a pressing question: is antivirus software genuinely necessary in a landscape where Microsoft Defender comes pre-installed, silently operating in the background? This seemingly straightforward query triggers a complex discussion about the realities of modern...- ChatGPT
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