In what security experts are describing as a “distributed crisis,” a staggering 90% of cybersecurity and IT leaders worldwide reported experiencing cyberattacks targeting their cloud environments within the past year. This alarming statistic emerges from comprehensive research conducted across ten…
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Apache ActiveMQ Vulnerability Allows Remote Attackers to Execute Arbitrary Code
A critical security vulnerability (CVE-2025-29953) in Apache ActiveMQ’s NMS OpenWire Client has been disclosed, enabling remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable systems. The flaw, rooted in unsafe deserialization of untrusted data, affects versions prior to 2.1.1 and poses…
Conducting Penetration Testing – CISO’s Resource Guide
In today’s digital landscape, organizations are constantly threatened by cyber adversaries who exploit vulnerabilities with increasing sophistication. For Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs), penetration testing is no longer a periodic checkbox but a dynamic and strategic necessity. It enables organizations…
Tor Browser 14.5.1 Released, Bringing Critical Security Updates
The Tor Project has announced the release of Tor Browser 14.5.1, now available for download across all supported platforms. This update is notable for its inclusion of important security updates, particularly those backported from the latest versions of Firefox, further…
Upskilling Your Security Team – A CISO’s Strategy for Closing the Skills Gap
The cybersecurity skills gap is a persistent challenge facing organizations worldwide. As threats become more sophisticated and technology evolves at a rapid pace, the demand for skilled security professionals far outpaces supply. For CISOs, this isn’t just a hiring problem-it’s…
Researchers Leveraged OAuth Misconfiguration to Access Sensitive Data Without Restrictions
A security researcher identified as Remy disclosed a critical vulnerability discovered during a YesWeHack bug bounty engagement. The researcher uncovered exposed OAuth credentials that granted unrestricted access to sensitive user data, demonstrating how a seemingly minor misconfiguration can lead to…
SonicWall OS Command Injection Vulnerability Exploited in the Wild
SonicWall has issued an urgent warning to customers that threat actors are actively exploiting a high-severity command injection vulnerability in its Secure Mobile Access (SMA) appliances. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2023-44221, was initially disclosed in December 2023 but has recently…
Anthropic Report Sheds Light on Emerging Threats from Generative AI Misuse
The cybersecurity landscape faces unprecedented challenges as artificial intelligence systems become increasingly weaponized by malicious actors. A groundbreaking report released on April 24, 2025, by Anthropic titled “Detecting and Countering Malicious Uses of Claude: March 2025” has revealed concerning patterns…
Hijacking NodeJS’ Jenkins Agents For Remote Code Execution
Security researchers recently uncovered a critical vulnerability in Node.js’s continuous integration infrastructure that allowed attackers to execute malicious code on internal Jenkins agents, potentially leading to a devastating supply chain attack. When multiple DevOps platforms work together to execute pipelines…
Securing APIs in a Cloud-First World – CISO Guide
In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, securing APIs in a cloud-first world is crucial, as APIs have become the backbone of modern application architecture, enabling seamless integration and data exchange across platforms. However, as organizations accelerate their cloud-first strategies, APIs…
Evaluating Cybersecurity ROI – CISO’s Metrics Toolkit
In today’s hyper-connected business environment, evaluating cybersecurity ROI is essential, as cybersecurity has shifted from a technical concern to a critical business function demanding strategic investment and executive focus. For Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs), demonstrating the financial value of…
Adopting SOAR Solutions – CISO’s Automation Guide
In today’s rapidly evolving threat landscape, Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR) has emerged as a critical technology for modern security operations. SOAR combines three essential capabilities: security orchestration, automation, and incident response into a unified platform that helps security…
Managing Cybersecurity Fatigue – CISO Resource Toolkit
Managing cybersecurity fatigue has become a crucial priority for Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) and their teams, as they navigate relentless cyberattacks, complex regulatory demands, and the psychological strain of constant high-stakes decision-making. Studies indicate that 84% of security professionals…
Business Continuity Planning – CISO’s Critical Role
In the evolving landscape of cyber threats, the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) plays a critical role in strengthening organizational resilience and advancing Business Continuity Planning to ensure sustained business operations. The modern corporate landscape is marked by rapid digital…
Commvault Confirms 0-Day Exploit Allowed Hackers Access to Its Azure Environment
Commvault, a leading provider of data protection solutions, has confirmed that a nation-state threat actor breached its Azure environment in February by exploiting a zero-day vulnerability. The company disclosed that while the incident affected a small number of customers, no…
Phishing Kit Attacks: How Businesses Can Stop Them Early
Phishing kits have changed the game and not in a good way for businesses. Today, attackers don’t need to be tech experts to launch a convincing phishing attack. Ready-made phishing kits hand them everything they need: fake websites, login pages, email…
42,000 Phishing Domains Linked to the LabHost PhaaS Service Disclosed by FBI
The FBI has released a comprehensive list of 42,000 phishing domains connected to the dismantled LabHost phishing-as-a-service (PhaaS) platform. This disclosure aims to provide cybersecurity professionals with valuable intelligence on one of the world’s largest phishing operations that targeted millions…
AWS Defaults Silently Introduce New Attack Paths That Let Hackers Escalate Privilege & Account Compromise
Security researchers have uncovered a serious vulnerability in AWS cloud environments where default configurations can silently create dangerous attack paths. This previously underestimated risk stems not from user-created misconfigurations but from AWS’s own default settings that automatically deploy overly permissive…
The CISO’s Guide to Managing Cyber Risk in Hybrid Workplaces
Hybrid work has become a permanent fixture in the modern enterprise, blending remote and in-office operations to enhance flexibility and productivity. However, this model introduces complex cybersecurity challenges, from unsecured home networks to fragmented visibility across distributed endpoints. For CISOs,…
Critical Viasat Firmware Vulnerability Let Attackers Execute Remote Code
A critical security flaw (CVE-2024-6198) in widely deployed Viasat satellite modems allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected devices via a stack buffer overflow in the “SNORE” web interface. The vulnerability, rated 7.7 (High) on the CVSS v4…