cyber threats

  1. China-U.S. Cyber Warfare Escalates: NSA, SharePoint Vulnerabilities & Global Attacks in 2025

    In April 2025, Chinese authorities in Harbin accused the U.S. National Security Agency (NSA) of conducting sophisticated cyberattacks during the February Asian Winter Games, targeting critical infrastructure such as energy, transportation, and defense institutions in Heilongjiang province. The...
  2. Microsoft 365 to Block External Workbook Links for Enhanced Security in 2025

    For IT professionals, security administrators, and everyday users of Microsoft 365, workbook links have long represented a double-edged sword: a productivity enabler, but also a potential vector for significant risk. Microsoft’s latest announcement signals a pivotal shift in how these links will...
  3. Advanced Microsoft 365 Attacks: OAuth Abuse, MFA Bypass, and Cloud Security Threats

    Sophisticated cyber adversaries have shifted tactics in recent months, exploiting fake Microsoft OAuth applications in tandem with advanced phishing toolkits such as Tycoon and ODx to compromise Microsoft 365 accounts worldwide. These attacks, tracked by researchers and security vendors...
  4. BlinkOps and Microsoft Sentinel Revolutionize Cybersecurity Automation with No-Code Integration

    In a significant advancement for cybersecurity operations, BlinkOps has partnered with Microsoft to integrate its agentic security automation platform directly with Microsoft Sentinel. This collaboration enables organizations to swiftly create and deploy no-code, deterministic workflows in...
  5. Critical Chrome Vulnerability CVE-2025-8292: How to Protect Your Browser

    A critical security vulnerability, identified as CVE-2025-8292, has been discovered in Google Chrome's Media Stream component. This "use after free" flaw allows remote attackers to exploit heap corruption through specially crafted HTML pages, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution. The...
  6. AI-Driven Phishing Attacks: How Microsoft 365 Users Can Stay Protected

    Attackers are rapidly evolving their playbook in the ongoing battle over account security, and the latest threat landscape facing Microsoft 365 users underscores just how sophisticated these threats have become. Cybersecurity firm Proofpoint recently sounded the alarm on a new tier of phishing...
  7. Microsoft’s Security Evolution: Blocking External Workbook Links in Excel for Enhanced Windows Protection

    Microsoft continues to reshape the security landscape for Windows users and administrators with a series of strategic changes to how its flagship productivity apps handle potentially risky content. A landmark update is scheduled to roll out between October 2025 and July 2026: Excel will disable...
  8. Critical Infrastructure Cyber Hygiene: Key Steps to Prevent Major Attacks

    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...
  9. Rockwell Automation Vulnerabilities: Key VMware Security Risks in Industrial Automation

    Rockwell Automation, a global leader in industrial automation and information technology, finds itself at the forefront of a critical security challenge following the recent disclosure of high-severity vulnerabilities in its Lifecycle Services solutions that leverage VMware technologies. These...
  10. Critical Vulnerability in Güralp FMUS Seismic Devices: Mitigate Remote Access Risks

    Here is a summary of the CISA ICS advisory ICSA-25-212-01 for the Güralp FMUS Series Seismic Monitoring Devices, published on July 31, 2025: 1. Executive Summary CVSS v4 Score: 9.3 (Critical) Vendor: Güralp Systems Equipment: Güralp FMUS Series Seismic Monitoring Devices (All versions)...
  11. Critical VMware Vulnerabilities in Rockwell Automation's Lifecycle Services Pose Major Industrial Cyber Risks

    Rockwell Automation’s Lifecycle Services—with key offerings powered by VMware—have become foundational in modernizing industrial infrastructures, integrating both critical manufacturing systems and advanced cybersecurity managed services at global scale. Yet as these digital transformation...
  12. Secret Blizzard’s Advanced Cyber Espionage Campaign Targeting Moscow Embassies

    Diplomatic missions working in Moscow now face a newly exposed, advanced cyber threat: Secret Blizzard’s adversary-in-the-middle (AiTM) campaign, designed to penetrate even the most security-conscious organizations. According to detailed analysis from Microsoft Threat Intelligence, this Russian...
  13. Advanced Multi-Layer Redirect Phishing Attacks on Microsoft 365: How to Protect Your Organization

    In a rapidly evolving cybersecurity landscape, defenders continually play catch-up as threat actors devise innovative ways to evade detection, exploit trust, and steal sensitive information. A recent revelation by cybersecurity researchers highlights a sophisticated phishing campaign targeting...
  14. Thorium: The Scalable, Automated Platform Transforming Cybersecurity File Analysis

    Unveiling Thorium: A Game-Changer for Automated File Analysis and Scalable Cybersecurity Workflows Barely a day passes in the modern cyber landscape without organizations facing sophisticated malware, new vulnerabilities, and relentless digital forensics challenges. Against this relentless wave...
  15. CISA’s Eviction Strategies Tool: A Game-Changer for Incident Response and Cyber Defense

    Every cybersecurity professional understands that the crucial moments following the discovery of a network intrusion can determine whether an organization successfully mitigates damage—or sustains irreversible loss. In these moments, the difference between success and failure hinges on having...
  16. Microsoft SharePoint Zero-Day Attack: Urgent Security Alert and Critical Protection Tips

    In July 2025, Microsoft issued a critical alert regarding active cyberattacks targeting SharePoint servers used by businesses and government agencies for internal document sharing. These attacks exploit a previously unknown "zero-day" vulnerability, leaving tens of thousands of servers...
  17. Samsung HVAC DMS Vulnerabilities: Critical Risks and Cybersecurity Strategies for Modern Buildings

    Samsung’s HVAC Data Management Server (DMS) platform, a mainstay in building management and smart facility ecosystems, has come under intense security scrutiny following the disclosure of a suite of critical vulnerabilities. As global smart infrastructure continues to boom, the need for robust...
  18. Critical Security Flaws in LabVIEW Pose Threats to Industrial & Critical Systems

    For critical infrastructure operators, scientists, and engineers, National Instruments LabVIEW occupies a unique and essential place. This graphical programming environment is a workhorse across research laboratories, industrial automation, biomedical development, aerospace, and countless other...
  19. Critical Industrial Vulnerability CVE-2025-53416 in Delta DTN Soft Exposes ICS to Deserialization Attacks

    Delta Electronics’ DTN Soft sits at the center of a freshly disclosed security story—a tale that weaves together critical infrastructure, global supply chains, and the persistent risks introduced by unsafe software handling practices. This detailed analysis explores the core of CVE-2025-53416, a...
  20. Inside Scattered Spider: Evolving Tactics and Defense Strategies Against a Global Cyber Threat

    In a development commanding the attention of cybersecurity professionals worldwide, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), in collaboration with multiple international law enforcement and cybersecurity entities, has released an updated advisory on the Scattered Spider...