As ICS vulnerabilities steadily march up the agenda of national security, critical infrastructure, and enterprise risk management, the release of thirteen new advisories by CISA on March 13, 2025, arrives as both a technical warning and an urgent call to action for IT, OT, and Windows...
The landscape of industrial cybersecurity is evolving at a rapid pace, and recent advisories from authoritative bodies like CISA are crucial reading for any stakeholder in operational technology or critical infrastructure. Among the latest updates is a significant alert concerning...
The fight against cyber threats isn’t a series of isolated battles—it’s an ongoing campaign that requires consistent vigilance, adaptation, and a deep understanding of the evolving landscape. This never-ending reality is thrown into sharp relief each time the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure...
The latest security advisory from the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) on the Rockwell Automation 440G TLS-Z safety device brings to the forefront a set of vulnerabilities that could have substantial repercussions for industrial networks and critical infrastructure...
March 2025’s arrival in the world of Microsoft security sees another Patch Tuesday rolling out 57 fresh vulnerabilities. That figure is in line with recent months, but the real story is tucked within the details: Microsoft acknowledges active exploitation for as many as six vulnerabilities, all...
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has once again underscored the dynamic and ever-pressing nature of cybersecurity threats by adding six new vulnerabilities to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) Catalog. These additions, prompted by concrete evidence of active...
For cybersecurity professionals, IT managers, and anyone with a stake in the resilience of critical infrastructure, the regular stream of advisories from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has become essential reading. On March 11, 2025, CISA added to this vital body of...
Tucked away among the countless cryptic folders of a typical Windows 11 installation lies a new arrival – the now-infamous ‘inetpub’ directory, a seemingly innocuous feature rolled out with the April 2025 security update. But if Windows update history is anything to go by, “innocuous” is just a...
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If you’re still shuffling VPN connection profiles like a deck of cards every Monday morning, you might want to sit down—because everything you thought you knew about “secure remote access” is in for a major rethink.
VPNs: The Ancient Relic That Won’t Retire
Let’s face it: the humble VPN has been...
If you’ve ever wondered whether the relics of IT’s past can come back to haunt you, look no further than NTLM authentication—a sort of ancient curse that’s less Indiana Jones and more Office Space. Windows still ships with this timeworn authentication protocol enabled by default. While it was a...
Some days, the cyber world feels less like a battleground and more like the world’s most complicated Jenga tower—one wrong move and the whole thing could come tumbling down. Industrial Control Systems (ICS), the invisible machinery quietly running everything from water treatment plants to power...
Eight in the morning at your average critical infrastructure plant: the sweet serenade of humming motors, flashing status lights, and, somewhere deep in the control network, the silent scream of a security vulnerability newly discovered. This time, the haunting culprit is none other than the...
An information disclosure vulnerability—CVE-2025-26628—has recently come under scrutiny for its potential to expose sensitive credentials in Azure Local Cluster environments. Although the flaw requires local access to be exploited, it remains a stark reminder that even internal environments...
Windows systems have long been a bastion of productivity and digital connectivity, but even the most robust components can harbor unexpected vulnerabilities. Recently, Microsoft’s Security Response Center (MSRC) detailed CVE-2025-26651—a Denial of Service (DoS) vulnerability affecting the...
Improper access controls in widely used tools can sometimes be the Achilles’ heel of our most trusted development environments. In CVE-2025-29804, Visual Studio’s handling of local resources is coming under scrutiny. This vulnerability, which allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges...
Microsoft Edge for iOS isn’t just about sleek design and fast performance anymore—its latest security hiccup reminds us that even top-tier browsers can fall prey to subtle yet dangerous exploits. Recent findings have highlighted CVE-2025-29796, a spoofing vulnerability in Microsoft Edge for iOS...
CISA’s latest Malware Analysis Report (MAR) shines a spotlight on a new threat named RESURGE—a persistent malware variant targeting Ivanti Connect Secure appliances that could have far-reaching implications for network security. In a comprehensive and technical deep-dive, CISA’s advisory...
In an alarming update for users navigating the waters of Windows 7 through 11, a new zero-day vulnerability has been uncovered, raising flags among cybersecurity experts and prompting immediate action for users. Let's unpack what this means and how to protect your system against this unwelcome...
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A newly identified vulnerability in Microsoft Office Word—registered as CVE-2025-24078—has emerged as a critical security concern for Windows users. This use-after-free flaw in Word can allow unauthorized attackers to execute code locally, underscoring the need for a rigorous approach to patch...
Microsoft has just confirmed that a security flaw in its Power Pages website-building platform was actively exploited—and while the vulnerability has now been patched, affected customers are urged to review and remediate their websites immediately. In today’s detailed breakdown, we dive into...