cyberattack prevention

  1. Critical Festo Software Vulnerability Exposes Industrial and Educational Systems to Remote Attacks

    Few vulnerabilities in industrial software echo as urgently across both manufacturing and educational sectors as a critical remote code execution flaw, especially when it scores a near-perfect 9.8 on the CVSS v3 scale. This is precisely the case for recent issues reported in several FESTO and...
  2. Microsoft Defender for Office 365 Launches Mail Bombing Detection to Combat Email Attacks

    Email bombing, a cyberattack technique that inundates a target's inbox with a deluge of emails, has long been a tool for malicious actors aiming to disrupt communication channels and mask more insidious activities. Recognizing the escalating threat posed by such attacks, Microsoft has introduced...
  3. Protect Your Organization: Microsoft Defender's New Mail Bombing Detection Feature

    Email bombing, a form of cyberattack where attackers flood a target's inbox with a massive volume of emails, has become an increasingly prevalent threat. This tactic aims to overwhelm users, making it challenging to access legitimate communications and potentially disrupting organizational...
  4. HSL Helsinki Enhances Security and Services with GitHub Advanced Security for Azure DevOps

    Here’s a summary of how HSL Helsinki Region Transport improved its code security and services using GitHub Advanced Security for Azure DevOps, according to the Microsoft customer story: Background: HSL runs regional transport in the Helsinki area, responsible for about 60% of Finland's public...
  5. Enhancing Windows Security: Proactive Tips for Greater System Resilience

    In the wake of the CrowdStrike incident last summer, Microsoft has intensified its focus on enhancing the resilience of Windows and the broader ecosystem. As a Windows user, adopting a similar approach to resilience is prudent. Fortunately, many protective measures are integrated into Windows by...
  6. Uncovering Hidden Risks in Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace Email Encryption

    Anyone who has ever trusted Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace with their most sensitive information—especially in regulated fields like healthcare—may want to pause and reconsider that trust after reading Paubox’s new report. Titled “How Microsoft and Google Put PHI at Risk,” the investigative...
  7. Critical MICROSENS NMP Web+ Vulnerabilities: Protecting Industrial Control Systems from Remote Exploits

    MICROSENS, a prominent manufacturer of advanced fiber optic solutions, recently found itself at the center of cybersecurity attention following the disclosure of multiple severe vulnerabilities in its NMP Web+ software platform. These vulnerabilities, cataloged under the U.S. Cybersecurity and...
  8. Microsoft Reinforces Windows 365 Cloud PCs with Advanced Security Features in 2025

    Microsoft’s latest moves to reinforce Windows 365 Cloud PCs with virtualization-based security marks a potentially pivotal moment for enterprise cloud computing. As more organizations embrace the cloud, expectations for robust, built-in protections rise—especially in an era characterized by...
  9. Palo Alto Networks Addresses Critical Privilege Escalation Flaws with Rapid Patches

    Palo Alto Networks recently took critical action to reinforce the security of its product line by addressing a series of privilege escalation vulnerabilities and integrating the latest Chrome patches into its solutions. These fixes, targeting multiple high-profile flaws, come at a pivotal moment...
  10. Cloudflare Outage & Cybersecurity Threats: Key Insights and Future Risks

    Cloudflare, a leading provider of web infrastructure and security services, recently experienced a significant outage that disrupted numerous websites and online services. The company has confirmed that this incident was not the result of a cyberattack but rather stemmed from an internal network...
  11. How to Protect Microsoft Entra ID Accounts from Password Spraying Attacks in 2025

    In a recent cybersecurity incident, over 80,000 Microsoft Entra ID accounts were targeted through password spraying attacks, leading to unauthorized access to several accounts and compromising data across Microsoft Teams, OneDrive, and Outlook. Understanding Password Spraying Attacks Password...
  12. EchoLeak Vulnerability in Microsoft 365 Copilot: A New Era of AI Security Risks

    In a digital era increasingly defined by artificial intelligence, automation, and remote collaboration, the emergence of vulnerabilities in staple business tools serves as a sharp reminder: innovation and risk go hand in hand. The recent exposure of a zero-click vulnerability—commonly identified...
  13. Securing Industrial Data: Mitigating AVEVA PI Data Archive Vulnerabilities

    When the complex web of industrial automation and data management converges with the relentless pace of cybersecurity threats, the resulting challenge is one that no enterprise can ignore. The recent vulnerabilities disclosed in the AVEVA PI Data Archive, a critical component of industrial data...
  14. EchoLeak: Critical Zero-Click AI Security Vulnerability in Microsoft 365 Copilot

    In January 2025, security researchers at Aim Labs uncovered a critical zero-click vulnerability in Microsoft 365 Copilot AI, designated as CVE-2025-3271 and dubbed "EchoLeak." This flaw allowed attackers to exfiltrate sensitive user data without any interaction from the victim, marking a...
  15. EchoLeak Zero-Click Vulnerability in Microsoft 365 Copilot: What You Need to Know

    Security researchers at Aim Labs have recently uncovered a critical zero-click vulnerability in Microsoft 365 Copilot, dubbed "EchoLeak." This flaw allows attackers to extract sensitive organizational data without any user interaction, posing significant risks to data security and privacy...
  16. Critical Security Flaw in Microsoft Word: CVE-2025-32717 Exploited via Malicious Documents

    Microsoft has recently disclosed a critical security vulnerability identified as CVE-2025-32717, affecting Microsoft Word. This flaw allows remote code execution (RCE), enabling attackers to execute arbitrary code on a victim's system by persuading them to open a specially crafted Word document...
  17. CVE-2025-24069: Critical Windows Storage Management Info Disclosure & How to Protect Your Systems

    In recent months, the Windows security landscape has been punctuated by a series of critical disclosures, but few have captured the attention of both IT professionals and enterprise security teams quite like CVE-2025-24069. This specific vulnerability, officially titled the "Windows Storage...
  18. Windows Server 2025 Security: Detecting and Preventing 'BadSuccessor' Privilege Escalation

    In a significant development for Windows Server 2025 security, Semperis has introduced advanced detection capabilities within its Directory Services Protector platform to counteract the "BadSuccessor" privilege escalation technique. This initiative, in collaboration with Akamai, addresses...
  19. CISA Adds Qualcomm Chipset Vulnerabilities to KEV Catalog: What Enterprises Need to Know

    The rapid evolution of cyber threats continues to challenge organizations worldwide, with government agencies and private enterprises scrambling to keep pace. In a recent update, the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) underscored just how urgent this cyber landscape has...
  20. Critical Mitsubishi MELSEC iQ-F PLC Vulnerability (CVE-2025-3755): Risks & Mitigation

    When it comes to the backbone of modern automated manufacturing, the stability and resilience of programmable logic controllers (PLCs) like the Mitsubishi Electric MELSEC iQ-F Series can no longer be taken for granted. Recent vulnerability disclosures have brought into sharp relief just how...