A critical Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability was recently discovered in Microsoft 365’s Export to PDF functionality, potentially allowing attackers to access sensitive server-side data, including configuration files, database credentials, and application source code. The vulnerability, reported by security researcher…
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Splunk Address Third-Party Packages Vulnerabilities in SOAR Versions – Update Now
Splunk has released critical security updates addressing multiple vulnerabilities in third-party packages in SOAR versions 6.4.0 and 6.4. Published on July 7, 2025, this comprehensive security update remediates various Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs) ranging from medium to critical severity…
VS Code Extension Weaponized With Two Lines of Code Leads to Supply Chain Attack
A sophisticated supply chain attack has compromised ETHcode, a popular Visual Studio Code extension for Ethereum development, through a malicious GitHub pull request that required just two lines of code to weaponize the trusted software. The attack, discovered by ReversingLabs…
Microsoft Patches Wormable RCE Vulnerability in Windows and Windows Server
Microsoft has released critical security updates to address CVE-2025-47981, a severe heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the SPNEGO Extended Negotiation (NEGOEX) Security Mechanism that affects multiple Windows and Windows Server versions. This vulnerability carries a CVSS score of 9.8 out…
Splunk Address Third Party Packages Vulnerabilities in Enterprise Versions – Update Now
Splunk has released critical security updates addressing multiple Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs) in third-party packages across Enterprise versions 9.4.3, 9.3.5, 9.2.7, 9.1.10, and higher. Published on July 7, 2025, these updates remediate high-severity vulnerabilities in essential components, including setuptools,…
FortiWeb SQL Injection Vulnerability Allows Attacker to Execute Malicious SQL Code
A critical security vulnerability has been discovered in FortiWeb web application firewalls that enables unauthenticated attackers to execute unauthorized SQL commands through specially crafted HTTP and HTTPS requests. This vulnerability, classified as CWE-89 (Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in…
Citrix Windows Virtual Delivery Agent Vulnerability Let Attackers Gain SYSTEM Privileges
A critical security vulnerability has been discovered in Citrix Windows Virtual Delivery Agent that allows local attackers to escalate privileges and gain SYSTEM-level access to affected systems. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-6759, affects multiple versions of Citrix Virtual Apps and…
SparkKitty Malware Attacking iOS and Android Device Users to Steal Photos From Gallery
A sophisticated Trojan malware known as SparkKitty has been actively targeting iOS and Android devices since early 2024, infiltrating both official app stores and untrusted websites to steal images from users’ device galleries. This malware campaign, which appears to be…
New Android TapTrap Attack Let Malicious Apps Bypass Permission and Carry out Destructive Actions
Security researchers discover novel animation-based vulnerability affecting 76% of Android apps. Security researchers at TU Wien have uncovered a sophisticated new attack vector dubbed “TapTrap” that enables malicious Android applications to bypass the operating system’s permission system and execute destructive…
Multiple Apache Tomcat Vulnerabilities Let Attackers Trigger DoS Attacks
Apache Tomcat has addressed three critical denial-of-service (DoS) vulnerabilities that could allow malicious actors to disrupt web applications and services. These security flaws, tracked as CVE-2025-52434, CVE-2025-52520, and CVE-2025-53506, affect all Apache Tomcat versions from 9.0.0.M1 to 9.0.106. The vulnerabilities…
KB5062554 – Microsoft Releases Cumulative Update for Windows 10 With July 2025 Patch Tuesday
Microsoft rolled out its latest cumulative update for Windows 10, version 21H2 and 22H2, as well as Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 2021 and Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2021. The update, identified as KB5062554 (OS Builds 19044.6093 and 19045.6093), includes…
Microsoft Remote Desktop Client Vulnerability Let Attackers Execute Remote Code
A critical security vulnerability in Microsoft Remote Desktop Client could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code on victim systems. The vulnerability, designated as CVE-2025-48817, affects multiple versions of Windows and poses significant security risks for organizations that rely on Remote…
10 Best Secure Web Gateway Vendors In 2025
In 2025, the need for robust secure web gateways (SWGs) has never been greater. As organizations shift to hybrid work, cloud-first strategies, and digital transformation, threats targeting web traffic have grown in sophistication. Secure web gateways are now a foundational…
Microsoft SQL Server 0-Day Vulnerability Exposes Sensitive Data Over Network
A critical information disclosure vulnerability in Microsoft SQL Server, designated as CVE-2025-49719, allows unauthorized attackers to access sensitive data over network connections. This vulnerability stems from improper input validation within SQL Server’s processing mechanisms, enabling attackers to disclose uninitialized memory…
10 Best Advanced Endpoint Security Tools – 2025
In today’s digital-first business landscape, advanced endpoint security is not just a luxury it’s a necessity. As organizations expand their operations across cloud, remote, and hybrid environments, every endpoint becomes a potential target for cybercriminals. From sophisticated ransomware to zero-day…
TA829 Hackers Employs New TTPs and Upgraded RomCom Backdoor to Evade Detections
The cybersecurity landscape faces a renewed threat as TA829, a sophisticated threat actor group, has emerged with enhanced tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) alongside an upgraded version of the notorious RomCom backdoor. This hybrid cybercriminal-espionage group has demonstrated remarkable adaptability,…
FileFix Attack Exploits Windows Browser Features to Bypass Mark-of-the-Web Protection
A sophisticated new variation of cyberattacks emerged in July 2025, exploiting a critical vulnerability in how Chrome and Microsoft Edge handle webpage saving functionality. The attack, dubbed “FileFix 2.0,” bypasses Windows’ Mark of the Web (MOTW) security feature by leveraging…
Kimsuky Hackers Using ClickFix Technique to Execute Malicious Scripts on Victim Machines
The notorious North Korean threat group Kimsuky has adopted a sophisticated social engineering tactic known as “ClickFix” to deceive users into executing malicious scripts on their own systems. Originally introduced by Proofpoint researchers in April 2024, this deceptive technique tricks…
Hacktivist Group Claimed Attacks Across 20+ Critical Sectors Following Iran–Israel Conflict
The escalating tensions between Iran and Israel have triggered an unprecedented surge in hacktivist cyber operations, with over 80 distinct groups launching coordinated attacks across 18 critical infrastructure sectors. Following Israeli airstrikes on Iranian military and nuclear facilities in June…
Snake Keyloggers Abuse Java Utilities to Evade Security Tools
A sophisticated phishing campaign leveraging the Snake Keylogger malware has emerged, exploiting legitimate Java debugging utilities to bypass security mechanisms and target organizations worldwide. The Russian-originated .NET malware, distributed through a Malware as a Service (MaaS) model, represents a significant…