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  1. SMA Sunny Portal Vulnerability: Implications for Windows Security

    SMA’s Sunny Portal vulnerability has sent ripples through the cybersecurity community, reminding organizations that even the most routine file upload functionalities can harbor unforeseen risks. In this case, the heart of the issue lies in an unrestricted file upload flaw—commonly known as...
  2. CISA's ICS Advisories: Key Vulnerabilities Impacting IT Security

    CISA has recently issued five advisories aimed at industrial control systems (ICS), shedding light on critical vulnerabilities affecting essential operational technologies across various industries. As ICS environments become increasingly interconnected with IT networks—including those powered...
  3. Critical Vulnerability in Santesoft DICOM Viewer Pro: What IT Professionals Need to Know

    The recent advisory for Santesoft Sante DICOM Viewer Pro has caught the attention of IT professionals and healthcare system administrators alike. In an increasingly interconnected world—especially in critical sectors like healthcare—a vulnerability of this nature warrants a deep dive into the...
  4. Transform Your Windows Security with Edge Delta's Microsoft Activity Pack

    Edge Delta’s unveiling of the new Microsoft Activity Pack is making waves in the cybersecurity community—and Windows administrators, in particular, have reason to take note. In an environment where data troves from servers, cloud applications, and identity management systems can make even the...
  5. Phishing-as-a-Service Growth: Threats to Windows and Microsoft 365 Users

    Phishing-as-a-Service Evolves: A Wake-Up Call for Windows and Microsoft 365 Users A recent report from Barracuda Networks reveals an alarming surge in Phishing-as-a-Service (PhaaS) attacks in early 2025. In the span of just the first two months, over one million phishing attempts were thwarted...
  6. Hidden Windows Vulnerability: The .lnk Shortcut Threat Explained

    Windows has long been synonymous with robust security, yet even the most enduring systems sometimes harbor hidden vulnerabilities. A recently highlighted issue concerning .lnk shortcut files brings to light an 8-year-old security vulnerability that, despite Microsoft's long-standing reputation...
  7. Windows 11 Build 27818: Enhancements and Insights for Insiders

    Windows 11 is once again putting its best foot forward for insiders with the release of Build 27818—a preview drop in the Canary Channel that demonstrates Microsoft's continual refinement of performance and user experience. This build isn’t simply a bug-fix update; it brings technical...
  8. Phishing-as-a-Service Surge in 2025: A Threat to Windows Users

    A recent research report—cited by Computing as highlighting a “massive spike” in phishing-as-a-service (PhaaS) attacks in 2025—paints a stark picture of the evolving cybersecurity landscape. Although the original Computing article page may be unavailable, the implications are clear...
  9. Phishing-as-a-Service in 2025: Understanding Sneaky 2FA and Other Threats

    Over the past couple of months, the cybersecurity landscape has faced another twist in its never-ending battle against phishing. In early 2025, Barracuda Networks reported a surge in phishing-as-a-service (PhaaS) attacks—over a million in total—with notorious tools like Tycoon 2FA and EvilProxy...
  10. Transforming Security Data Management with Edge Delta's Microsoft Activity Pack

    Edge Delta has just upped the ante in security data management with their new Microsoft Activity Pack—a robust addition designed to streamline how organizations handle Microsoft telemetry across myriad security and observability platforms. With modern networks churning out enormous volumes of...
  11. New AI Exploit: Immersive World Bypasses Protections, Targets Chrome Users

    A new frontier in cyberattack techniques has emerged that could transform the threat landscape for Windows and Chrome users alike. A researcher from Cato CTRL at Cato Networks recently demonstrated a method called “Immersive World” that bypasses the safety controls in three prominent generative...
  12. CVE-2025-24053: Security Flaw Elevates Risks in Microsoft Dataverse

    Improper authentication in Microsoft Dataverse has come under renewed scrutiny with the newly identified CVE-2025-24053 vulnerability. In this case, an authorized user – someone who otherwise has legitimate access – could manipulate authentication flaws to gain elevated privileges over a...
  13. CISA's Latest ICS Advisories: A Call to Action for IT Security Professionals

    CISA’s recent release of seven Industrial Control Systems (ICS) advisories has sent a clear message to IT and security professionals: it’s time to take stock of your critical infrastructure vulnerabilities. On March 18, 2025, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) published...
  14. Critical Schneider Electric EPAS-UI Vulnerability: What Windows Users Need to Know

    Schneider Electric’s EcoStruxure Power Automation System User Interface (EPAS-UI) has come under scrutiny for a vulnerability that could have significant implications in industrial environments—and, by extension, in mixed IT infrastructures where Windows systems play a crucial role. Recent...
  15. du and Microsoft Forge Alliance to Transform Cybersecurity in the UAE

    Du and Microsoft have embarked on an ambitious journey to redefine cybersecurity in the UAE, and Windows users should take note of the sweeping innovations that are reshaping the digital security landscape. A Strategic Alliance with Global Implications In a move that underscores the relentless...
  16. Critical Windows Vulnerability CVE-2025-24983: Urgent Update Required

    Critical Windows security vulnerability alert: ESET researchers have uncovered a serious flaw—registered as CVE-2025-24983—that puts outdated Windows systems at significant risk. While the exploit requires an already compromised device via a backdoor to be effective, its potential for malicious...
  17. Protecting Microsoft 365: Countering the ClickFix OAuth Attack

    Microsoft 365 credentials are now squarely in the crosshairs of a new, sophisticated cyberattack. In a campaign dubbed the ClickFix attack—as first reported by SC Media and detailed by BleepingComputer—the threat actors are using fake OAuth apps to pilfer sensitive credentials from government...
  18. AI-Cyber Threats: Symantec Reveals AI Can Become a Cyber Weapon

    Symantec’s recent demonstration reveals how AI agents, particularly OpenAI’s "Operator," could be twisted into powerful cyber weapons. Despite AI being hailed as a productivity booster, its potential for abuse is becoming alarmingly clear. In an eye-opening proof-of-concept (PoC), Symantec’s...
  19. Understanding Smart App Control: Enhance Your Windows 11 Security

    Smart App Control is emerging as one of Microsoft’s latest defenses in the ongoing battle against malware and unwanted applications on Windows 11. This feature, which you can enable via the Windows Security app, is designed to offer an additional layer of protection by keeping a vigilant watch...
  20. Critical Windows Security Patch: CVE-2024-49138 Zero-Day Vulnerability Addressed

    Microsoft’s latest security patch has arrived just in time to thwart a particularly dangerous zero‐day vulnerability that has been exploited since March 2023. This vulnerability—flagged as CVE‑2024‑49138—stems from a heap-based buffer overflow flaw within the Common Log File System Driver and...