The latest batch of advisories from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is a stark reminder of the continuous and evolving risks posed to industrial control systems (ICS) in critical infrastructure sectors. On July 10, CISA announced the release of thirteen ICS...
As cyberattacks escalate in both frequency and sophistication, businesses around the world are grappling with an unyielding wave of threats targeting their data, assets, and operations. In a bold move designed to address these persistent challenges, Huntress, a rising force in enterprise-grade...
Microsoft’s latest Patch Tuesday release underscores both the relentless pace of software threats and the significant challenges faced by organizations managing complex, interconnected Windows environments. This month’s updates resolve a staggering 137 security vulnerabilities—an unusually high...
For the first time in recent memory, Microsoft’s Patch Tuesday has arrived with a touch of optimism: July 2025’s security update package dropped without a single known exploited vulnerability in the wild. While one high-profile flaw has already been publicly disclosed and ten critical issues...
Windows SmartScreen has long served as one of the core layers of defense in Microsoft’s modern security architecture, acting as a vigilant gatekeeper against malicious web content, phishing attempts, and untrusted or suspicious applications. But with the disclosure of CVE-2025-49740, a...
A newly disclosed vulnerability, CVE-2025-49725, has brought fresh scrutiny to the Windows notification system, spotlighting once again how seemingly innocuous components can become gateways for elevated attacks. This particular flaw, described as a “use after free” in Windows Notification...
CVE-2025-49700: Microsoft Word Remote Code Execution via Use-After-Free
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CVE-2025-49700 is a critical "use-after-free" vulnerability in Microsoft Office Word that allows unauthorized local code execution. It is exploitable through a manipulated Word document crafted to trigger the memory...
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A steadily rising tide of critical security disclosures continues to shape the landscape for enterprise Windows deployments, and few recent reports have drawn more intense scrutiny than the emergence of CVE-2025-49686. This severe vulnerability, targeting the Windows TCP/IP driver's handling of...
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint has long stood as a central pillar in enterprise security, serving as the frontline defense against malware, phishing, and a myriad of sophisticated cyberattacks. However, even the strongest security solutions are not immune from vulnerabilities. In early 2022...
In a world increasingly defined by digital interdependence, every alert from a leading cybersecurity authority merits close scrutiny. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has reaffirmed this reality by recently expanding its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog (KEV)...
The cybersecurity threat landscape is experiencing a dramatic evolution, as a sharp increase in password spray attacks foreshadows a new era of risk for enterprise infrastructures. Recent telemetry and research highlight a 399% surge in attacks on Cisco ASA VPN systems during Q1 2025, paralleled...
South Africa’s cyber security landscape is undergoing rapid transformation, spurred by the dual catalysts of escalating digital adoption and a corresponding wave of ever-more sophisticated cyber threats. Ransomware, phishing campaigns, insider attacks, and deeply engineered multi-vector exploits...
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A new era of phishing is underway, and the stakes have never been higher for organizations relying on Microsoft 365, Okta, and similar cloud-driven services. The weaponization of artificial intelligence, most recently exemplified by the abuse of Vercel’s v0 generative AI design tool, has made it...
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The security landscape for enterprise IT continues to evolve, with emphasis on rapid threat intelligence sharing and proactive risk remediation. Today, the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) reaffirmed its critical role in this ecosystem by updating its Known Exploited...
The sudden emergence of the DEVMAN ransomware has ignited fresh concern among security professionals, signaling new levels of complexity and unpredictability within the Windows cyberthreat landscape. While ransomware families often share roots—Conti, LockBit, and Dharma variants routinely swap...
The invisible war between cybercriminals and organizations has taken a dramatic turn as hackers’ phishing campaigns embrace increasingly sophisticated strategies, using PDFs to impersonate trusted brands like Microsoft and DocuSign. Between May and June 2025, researchers from Cisco Talos...
A new ransomware variant named DEVMAN has recently emerged, targeting Windows 10 and 11 systems. This malware is a derivative of the DragonForce ransomware family, itself based on the Conti framework, but introduces unique behaviors that distinguish it from its predecessors.
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