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Siemens has long been synonymous with reliable industrial networking solutions, but a recent vulnerability advisory issued by CISA now puts some of its SCALANCE devices in the spotlight for a critical security shortcoming. In this detailed review, we explore the specifics of the vulnerability...

Siemens has recently issued an advisory detailing critical vulnerabilities in several key industrial control products. These issues, targeting the SIMATIC IPC Family, SIMATIC ITP1000, and SIMATIC Field PG devices, are rooted in a protection mechanism failure that affects the storage of EFI...

Druva and Microsoft have announced a strategic alliance designed to bolster data security for enterprises navigating the complexities of the cloud. This partnership is set to extend the benefits of true cloud-based data protection to a broader range of Azure customers, a move that comes at a...

Microsoft has rolled out a critical update addressing a long-standing Windows Kernel zero-day vulnerability poised as an exploit waiting for the right moment. In this case, Slovak cybersecurity firm ESET sounded the alarm over a use-after-free weakness in the Windows Win32 Kernel Subsystem—a...

Okta’s latest 2025 Businesses at Work Report is a wake-up call for IT professionals—and a fascinating window into the evolution of enterprise software and security over the past decade. In an era defined by smartphone saturation, global remote work, and a dramatic shift toward cloud-based...

The recent joint cybersecurity advisory on Medusa ransomware shines a harsh light on an evolving threat that continues to keep network defenders on their toes. This advisory—released under the #StopRansomware banner by the FBI, CISA, and the MS-ISAC—provides a detailed breakdown of the tactics...

The rapid adoption of Microsoft products—especially new features like Copilot, Microsoft’s generative AI assistant—means that both users and IT admins must be extra vigilant. A new phishing campaign, detailed by security researchers at the Cofense Phishing Defense Center, exposes how threat...

Microsoft’s latest rollout of Windows 10 March 2025 security updates is here, and it’s turning heads in the IT world. Designed to plug vulnerabilities and introduce valuable improvements, these updates cover a broad spectrum—from mainstream Windows 10 versions such as 21H2 and 22H2 to legacy...

A newly disclosed vulnerability—CVE-2025-24055—has captured the attention of IT security professionals and Windows users alike. This vulnerability, found in the Windows USB Video Class (UVC) system driver, involves an out-of-bounds read condition that can allow an authorized attacker with...

Windows Hyper-V users, take note—Microsoft’s latest vulnerability advisory for CVE-2025-24048 details a heap-based buffer overflow that could allow a local, authorized attacker to elevate their privileges. This write-up dives deep into the technical and broader implications of this...

In-Depth Look at CVE-2025-24083: Microsoft Office’s Untrusted Pointer Dereference Issue Microsoft Office, one of the world’s most widely deployed productivity suites, has once again come under scrutiny with the disclosure of CVE-2025-24083. This vulnerability, stemming from an untrusted pointer...

The recent buzz in the IT security world centers on Chromium’s CVE-2025-1921 – an “Inappropriate Implementation in Media Stream” vulnerability that has now been addressed upstream. In essence, the issue pertained to a flaw within Chromium’s media stream handling code. While precise technical...

Managing PAC Validation Changes for CVE-2024-26248 & CVE-2024-29056: A Deep Dive In today’s fast-paced security landscape, staying ahead of vulnerabilities is key. Microsoft’s recent 30-day notice highlights important changes in the way Windows handles Kerberos PAC (Privilege Attribute...

CISA’s latest update sends a clear message to Windows users and IT professionals alike: the cyber threat landscape remains as dynamic as ever, and staying ahead requires vigilance, prompt patching, and a proactive approach to vulnerability management. Five Newly Cataloged Exploited...

CVE-2025-26643: Unpacking the Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) Spoofing Vulnerability Microsoft Edge, the Chromium-based browser known for its speed and security, is now facing scrutiny with the disclosure of CVE-2025-26643—a spoofing vulnerability that could let an unauthorized attacker perform...

I want to understand if this pattern has been explored. In an enterprise environment, if a service hosted on server A ("ssa") needs to interact with services on server B ("ssb") , it is required to create a "service account" that is configured to run ssa, with that service account then having...

CISA Releases Three Industrial Control Systems Advisories: What IT and ICS Pros Need to Know On March 6, 2025, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) issued three new advisories targeting Industrial Control Systems (ICS). While many Windows administrators and IT...

Keysight Ixia Vision Vulnerabilities: A Wake-Up Call for IT Security In today’s interconnected industrial environments, even specialized equipment like the Keysight Ixia Vision Product Family can become a focal point for sophisticated cyberattacks. Recent advisories have highlighted multiple...

Mitigating Keysight Ixia Vision Vulnerabilities: A Critical Alert for IT Security The ever-evolving threat landscape demands that IT professionals remain vigilant—even when the vulnerabilities lie in critical infrastructure devices outside of traditional Windows desktops. Recently, cybersecurity...

Stealthy Password Spraying Attacks Target Microsoft 365: What You Need to Know A recent report from Security Scorecard has unveiled a massive cyber campaign hitting Microsoft 365 accounts with hard-to-detect password-spraying attacks. In a detailed investigative piece, researchers have exposed...