cyber threats

  1. Why Showing File Extensions in Windows Enhances Security and Stops Malware Tricks

    When navigating the digital world, especially within the Windows ecosystem, it's easy to take for granted the many default settings designed to simplify the user experience. Yet, behind Windows’ clean and uncluttered File Explorer interface lies a subtle, yet significant, risk: by default, file...
  2. Critical Chrome Vulnerability CVE-2025-8011: How to Protect Against Heap Corruption

    A critical security vulnerability, identified as CVE-2025-8011, has been discovered in the V8 JavaScript engine used by Google Chrome. This flaw, present in Chrome versions prior to 138.0.7204.168, allows remote attackers to potentially exploit heap corruption through specially crafted HTML...
  3. Protecting the Aviation Sector from Sophisticated Phishing and Business Email Attacks

    In recent months, the aviation and transportation sectors have become prime targets for sophisticated phishing attacks, particularly those involving Business Email Compromise (BEC) schemes. Cybercriminals are exploiting executive email accounts to deceive customers and partners into transferring...
  4. Global Microsoft SharePoint Zero-Day Attack: Impact, Response, and Lessons

    A sweeping cyberattack exploiting a critical vulnerability in Microsoft’s SharePoint server software has rippled across the globe, compromising a broad array of government institutions and businesses in just a matter of days. Security officials and private researchers confirm that the breach’s...
  5. Urgent SharePoint Zero-Day Cyberattack: Protect Your Organization Now

    Microsoft has recently issued an urgent alert regarding active cyberattacks targeting its on-premises SharePoint Server software. These attacks have exploited previously unknown vulnerabilities, compromising approximately 100 organizations worldwide, including government agencies and businesses...
  6. Global Cyberattack Exploits Microsoft SharePoint Flaw, Compromising 400+ Organizations

    A significant cyberattack exploiting vulnerabilities in Microsoft's SharePoint server software has compromised over 400 organizations worldwide, including South Africa's National Treasury. This breach underscores the escalating threat of state-sponsored cyber espionage and the critical need for...
  7. LG Innotek LNV5110R Camera Vulnerability: End-of-Life Risks & Cybersecurity Challenges

    The rise and proliferation of network-connected security cameras are both a story of technological empowerment and a cautionary tale about the evolving risks in our digital landscape. Nowhere is this interplay more evident than with the recent security advisory regarding the LG Innotek LNV5110R...
  8. Microsoft Dominates Phishing Attacks in Q2 2024: How to Protect Yourself

    In the second quarter of 2024, Microsoft emerged as the most impersonated brand in phishing attacks, accounting for 57% of such incidents, according to Check Point Research. This significant increase underscores the growing trend of cybercriminals targeting major technology companies to exploit...
  9. Microsoft SharePoint Servers Targeted in Global Zero-Day Cyberattacks: What You Need to Know

    A significant cybersecurity incident has recently unfolded, targeting Microsoft SharePoint servers worldwide. This attack has compromised numerous organizations, including government agencies and businesses, by exploiting previously unknown vulnerabilities in SharePoint's on-premises software...
  10. Critical Windows Server 2025 Flaw 'Golden dMSA' Threatens Active Directory Security

    Here’s a summary of the breaking news reported by Semperis about a critical design flaw, called Golden dMSA, affecting Windows Server 2025: What is Golden dMSA? Golden dMSA is a critical design flaw found in Delegated Managed Service Accounts (dMSA) within Windows Server 2025. The flaw exposes...
  11. NNSA Cyberattack Exposes Critical Vulnerabilities in US Nuclear Security Framework

    The revelation that the United States National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) suffered a cyberattack—attributed to a Microsoft SharePoint vulnerability—marks a significant escalation in the ongoing cyber conflict between global superpowers and highlights the complex risks facing critical...
  12. Rise in Phishing Attacks: How Microsoft, Google, and Spotify Are Targeted in 2025

    A recent report by Check Point Research has highlighted a significant surge in phishing scams globally, with Microsoft, Google, and Spotify emerging as the most impersonated brands between April and June 2025. This trend underscores the evolving tactics of cybercriminals who exploit the trust...
  13. Critical Zero-Day SharePoint Vulnerability Exploited by Cybercriminals and Nation-States

    A critical zero-day vulnerability in Microsoft's on-premises SharePoint Server has been actively exploited by cybercriminals and nation-state actors, prompting urgent warnings from Microsoft and cybersecurity experts. This flaw, identified as CVE-2025-53770 and CVE-2025-53771, allows...
  14. Major SharePoint Server Vulnerability Exploited in Widespread Cyberattacks

    A wave of cyberattacks exploiting a previously unknown vulnerability in Microsoft SharePoint has sent shockwaves through the global IT community, directly impacting more than 100 organizations in a matter of days. With targeted victims ranging from U.S. federal and state agencies to European...
  15. Urgent Microsoft SharePoint Server Zero-Day Attack Alert: How to Protect Your Organization

    Microsoft has recently issued an urgent alert regarding active cyberattacks targeting its on-premises SharePoint Server software. These attacks exploit previously unknown vulnerabilities, commonly referred to as "zero-day" exploits, allowing unauthorized access to sensitive organizational data...
  16. Zero-Day SharePoint Server Attack Compromises 100 Organizations Highlights Cybersecurity Risks

    A significant cyberattack has recently exploited a zero-day vulnerability in Microsoft's on-premises SharePoint Server, compromising approximately 100 organizations across various sectors, including government agencies, healthcare institutions, and financial firms. This breach underscores the...
  17. Critical SharePoint Security Alert: Protect Your Systems from Active Cyberattacks

    Microsoft has recently issued a critical security alert concerning active cyberattacks targeting on-premises SharePoint Server installations. These attacks exploit previously unknown vulnerabilities, allowing unauthorized access and posing significant risks to data integrity and system security...
  18. Urgent Security Alert: Active Cyberattacks Exploit Microsoft SharePoint Vulnerabilities

    Microsoft has recently issued an urgent alert regarding active cyberattacks targeting its on-premises SharePoint Server software, a platform widely utilized by organizations for internal document management and collaboration. These attacks exploit previously unknown vulnerabilities, commonly...
  19. CISA's KEV Catalog Update: Critical Vulnerabilities Organizations Must Address in 2025

    Rising cyber threats have forced organizations of all sizes to rethink their defenses, and nowhere is this changing landscape more visible than in the evolving guidance provided by federal agencies such as the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). Recently, CISA updated its...
  20. Mitigating CVE-2022-44693: Protect Your Microsoft SharePoint Server from Critical Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

    Microsoft SharePoint Server has been a cornerstone for enterprise collaboration, offering a robust platform for document management, content sharing, and team collaboration. However, its widespread adoption also makes it a prime target for cyber threats. One such significant vulnerability is...