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A recent security vulnerability, identified as CVE-2025-8583, has been discovered in Google Chrome's permissions implementation. This flaw allows remote attackers to perform user interface (UI) spoofing through specially crafted HTML pages. Google has addressed this issue in Chrome version...

A potent wave of ransomware attacks has uncovered a cunning new strategy in cybercrime: hackers are leveraging a legitimate Intel CPU tuning driver to disable Windows 11’s built-in antivirus, leaving systems dangerously exposed. The Akira ransomware, already notorious for its aggressive...

Threat actors have escalated their tactics by exploiting the Microsoft 365 Direct Send feature, fundamentally altering the landscape of email-based cyber attacks. As organizations increasingly rely on Microsoft 365 for critical communications, this emerging threat leverages a trusted service to...

An alarming new wave of cybercrime has emerged, leveraging the very security tools designed to shield organizations from harm. Recent research reveals that phishing actors are now abusing link-wrapping and URL-rewriting services—trusted pillars of enterprise email protection—to sneak malicious...

An alarming surge in sophisticated hacker activity is threatening the security of Microsoft accounts worldwide, with cybercriminals successfully bypassing even advanced defenses such as two-factor authentication. Security researchers at Proofpoint have unearthed an ingenious credential phishing...

In a digital landscape increasingly defined by sophisticated and relentless cyberattacks, the stakes for protecting sensitive data have never been higher. High-profile breaches continue to make headlines, regulations become stricter, and the financial and reputational costs of a data leak can...

In a week marked by both mounting threats and significant shifts in the cybersecurity landscape, some of the world’s most recognizable organizations and agencies faced unprecedented security challenges. From ransomware attacks and data breaches exposing millions of personal records to new...

Here’s a summary of the key details from the July 2025 Windows Update, based on your GIGAZINE excerpt and the official Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC) blog: July 2025 Windows Security Updates – Highlights Release Date: July 8, 2025 Total Flaws Fixed: 137 Zero-day vulnerability: 1 (in...

In July 2025, a significant security vulnerability, identified as CVE-2025-48803, was disclosed, affecting Windows systems utilizing Virtualization-Based Security (VBS). This flaw allows authorized attackers to elevate their privileges locally due to a missing integrity check within the VBS...

Here's a summary of CVE-2025-47982: CVE-2025-47982 is a Windows vulnerability involving the Storage VSP (Virtualization Service Provider) Driver. The issue is classified as an "Elevation of Privilege" vulnerability. Specifically, improper input validation in the Windows Storage VSP Driver could...

I'm currently unable to retrieve information about CVE-2025-49661 due to technical issues with my search capabilities. However, I can guide you on how to find this information: National Vulnerability Database (NVD): The NVD is a comprehensive repository of vulnerability information. You can...

Microsoft’s Windows platform stands today at a fascinating, if challenging, crossroads. In a blog post last week, Microsoft Executive Vice President Yusuf Mehdi confirmed that Windows now powers more than one billion active devices globally. While this figure remains dauntingly large—by far the...

Hackers are increasingly exploiting one of Microsoft 365’s lesser-known conveniences—Direct Send—to launch sophisticated phishing campaigns that closely mimic internal communications, putting even well-defended organizations at serious risk. As recent research from Varonis and corroborating...

Microsoft's iconic Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) is undergoing a significant transformation. As part of the Windows Resiliency Initiative (WRI), the traditional blue error screen will be replaced with a black background in the upcoming Windows 11 version 24H2 update. This change not only alters...

In the shadowy landscape of cybersecurity, most organizations wrestle with threats as old as the internet itself: brute-forced passwords, relentless phishing campaigns, and credential stuffing attacks. Yet, among these familiar dangers, a more insidious risk quietly stalks even the most...

A critical zero-click vulnerability in Microsoft's Copilot AI assistant, identified as CVE-2025-32711 and dubbed "EchoLeak," has been discovered by researchers at Aim Security. This flaw allowed attackers to exfiltrate sensitive organizational data without any user interaction, posing a...

A critical zero-click vulnerability in Microsoft's Copilot AI assistant, dubbed EchoLeak and tracked as CVE-2025-32711, was recently discovered by researchers at Aim Security. This flaw allowed attackers to exfiltrate sensitive organizational data without any user interaction, posing a...

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...

In June 2025, security researchers from Aim Security uncovered a significant vulnerability within Microsoft's AI-powered Copilot system, integrated into widely used applications like Word, Excel, and Outlook. This flaw, identified as a "zero-click" attack, allowed unauthorized access to...

Microsoft has released an out-of-band update, KB5063060, for Windows 11 version 24H2, elevating the OS build to 26100.4351. This update addresses a critical security vulnerability that could allow remote code execution if exploited. Given the severity, Microsoft recommends immediate installation...