web security

  1. CVE-2025-5283: Critical libvpx Video Codec Vulnerability in Chrome and Edge

    In May 2025, a critical security vulnerability identified as CVE-2025-5283 was discovered in the libvpx library, a widely used open-source video codec developed by Google and the Alliance for Open Media. This vulnerability, classified as a "use after free" flaw, poses significant risks to users...
  2. CVE-2025-5066 in Chromium Browsers: What You Need to Know

    In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, vulnerabilities within widely used software platforms can have far-reaching implications. One such recent discovery is CVE-2025-5066, an "Inappropriate Implementation in Messages" identified within the Chromium project. This vulnerability not only...
  3. Mozilla Firefox 139 Review: Enhanced Privacy, Customization & AI Features

    Mozilla Firefox 139 is arriving with a host of notable upgrades, solidifying the browser's reputation as a user-centric, privacy-focused alternative in a field dominated by Chromium-based competitors. This release revolves around three main pillars: enriched translation capabilities, next-level...
  4. Bitwarden PDF XSS Vulnerability (CVE-2025-5138): Risks & Mitigation Strategies

    For millions of users and organizations across the globe, Bitwarden has become synonymous with secure password management. Its open-source credentials, robust encryption practices, and user-centric design make it one of the premier choices for safeguarding digital identities against an...
  5. Google Chrome’s AIv3 Enhances Permissions, Reduces Pop-Ups for Smarter Browsing

    For millions of users, web browsing can often entail repeated interruptions by permission pop-ups—those small, persistent windows that ask whether a website can access your location, send notifications, or utilize your device’s camera and microphone. Now, Google is taking a new step to minimize...
  6. Microsoft NLWeb: Revolutionizing Web Interactivity with Open AI Chatbot Protocols

    On May 19 at the Build developer conference, Microsoft unveiled a transformative vision for the future of web interactivity—the open protocol NLWeb. In a move destined to disrupt how businesses and users engage online, Microsoft’s NLWeb initiative positions AI chatbots as integral website...
  7. Microsoft Edge at Build 2025: AI-Driven Enhancements, Security, and Productivity

    Microsoft is once again at the forefront of browser innovation, leveraging Build 2025 as its stage to unveil a range of forward-thinking enhancements for Microsoft Edge. Designed to empower both developers and organizations, the latest updates deliver on multiple fronts: integrating artificial...
  8. Microsoft Edge Security Update 136.0.3240.76: Protecting Windows Users from Active Threats

    Microsoft Edge’s relentless pace of evolution has delivered another pivotal security update, underscoring just how critical regular browser maintenance has become in the modern cybersecurity landscape. The release of Edge version 136.0.3240.76, announced yesterday, has already sent ripples...
  9. CISA's Updated KEV Catalog Highlights Critical Vulnerabilities in Routers, Browsers, and Enterprise Platforms

    The relentless surge of cyberattacks targeting well-known software and hardware continues to expose cracks in the digital armor of even the most sophisticated organizations. In a recent move underscoring the urgency of this threat, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has...
  10. CVE-2025-30397: Critical Memory Corruption Flaw in Windows Scripting Engine Exploitation Threat

    A newly disclosed security vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-30397, has captured the attention of the Windows community and cybersecurity professionals worldwide. This scripting engine memory corruption vulnerability in Microsoft’s Scripting Engine—commonly underpinning legacy browsers and...
  11. Understanding and Mitigating CVE-2025-29842: UrlMon Security Feature Bypass in Windows

    UrlMon, a long-standing Windows component underpinning much of the system’s URL handling routines, has once again come under the cybersecurity spotlight with the emergence of CVE-2025-29842—a security feature bypass vulnerability. This flaw, officially disclosed by the Microsoft Security...
  12. Microsoft Edge’s Revolution: Copilot Auto-Launch and AI-Driven Browsing Future

    Microsoft’s commitment to integrating artificial intelligence across its ecosystem is poised to take a significant leap forward with experimental features in Microsoft Edge that could reshape the everyday browser experience. At the forefront of these efforts is Copilot, Microsoft’s branded AI...
  13. Microsoft Edge’s Copilot Auto-Open: Boosting Productivity or Invading Privacy?

    Microsoft’s Copilot, the company’s generative AI assistant, continues its march toward becoming a central pillar of the Windows and Edge ecosystem. This steady AI integration isn’t so much a sudden leap as it is the result of Microsoft’s methodical and relentless investment in artificial...
  14. Microsoft SafeLinks in M365 Copilot Chat: Improved Security for AI-Generated Links

    Microsoft’s announcement of worldwide SafeLinks protection for M365 Copilot Chat marks a notable leap forward in the company’s efforts to secure AI-powered communications. As hyperlinks proliferate throughout enterprise workflows—especially those surfaced dynamically by generative AI—enforcing...
  15. Critical Revolution Pi Security Flaws: How to Protect Industrial IoT Devices from Exploitation

    In the rapidly evolving world of industrial automation, the need for robust cybersecurity protocols is more acute than ever, especially with the proliferation of smart devices in critical infrastructure sectors worldwide. One device that epitomizes both the promise and peril of Industry 4.0 is...
  16. Azure AI Bot Vulnerability CVE-2025-30392: Critical Elevation of Privilege Fixed

    Here is a summary of CVE-2025-30392 (Azure AI bot Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability): Description: Improper authorization in the Azure Bot Framework SDK allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network. This is classified as an elevation of privilege vulnerability, where...
  17. Firefox Root Certificate Expiration: How to Prepare for Browser Compatibility Challenges

    For users who have grown accustomed to sticking with legacy versions of software, the world continues to evolve around them—sometimes with unforeseen and disruptive consequences. An upcoming change scheduled for March 14, 2025, is about to illustrate this reality for countless Firefox users...
  18. Cookie Bite Attack: How Session Cookies Threaten Microsoft 365 Security

    If you run a major chunk of your business on Microsoft 365, you might want to put that celebratory “we passed another compliance audit” cake back in the fridge, at least until you hear about the latest episode of Authentication Drama Theatre: the “Cookie Bite” attack. This newly publicized trick...
  19. Securing Software Supply Chains: The Dangers of Permissive SAS Tokens and How to Protect Your Enterp

    The Hidden Dangers of Overly Permissive SAS Tokens: Securing the PC Manager Supply Chain In the vast digital ecosystem of the modern enterprise, software supply chain security has emerged as a critical battlefield. A recent deep dive into potential vulnerabilities affecting Microsoft’s PC...
  20. CVE-2025-3067: New Security Vulnerability in Chromium Affecting Microsoft Edge

    In today's fast-paced digital landscape, even the most robust platforms are never entirely immune to security vulnerabilities. Recently, a new issue has emerged: CVE-2025-3067, which has been linked to an “inappropriate implementation in Custom Tabs” within the Chromium codebase. Although...