Google Threat Intelligence has launched a new blog series aimed at empowering security professionals with advanced threat hunting techniques, kicking off with a deep dive into detecting malicious .desktop files on Linux systems. .desktop files, standard configuration files in Linux…
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Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Allows Attackers to Elevate Privileges
A newly disclosed security flaw in Microsoft Defender for Endpoint could allow attackers with local access to elevate their privileges to SYSTEM level, potentially gaining complete control over affected systems. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-26684, was patched as part of…
Windows Remote Desktop Vulnerability Let Attackers Execute Malicious Code Over Network
Microsoft’s May 2025 Patch Tuesday has addressed several critical vulnerabilities in Windows Remote Desktop services that could allow attackers to execute malicious code remotely. Security experts are urging users to apply these patches immediately to safeguard their systems against potential…
Microsoft Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.5600 Released
Microsoft has rolled out Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.5600 (KB5058493) to the Dev Channel, bringing a host of new features, improvements, and fixes for Windows Insiders. Announced by Amanda Langowski and Brandon LeBlanc, this update introduces enhanced Copilot+ PC…
Microsoft Scripting Engine 0-Day Vulnerability Enables Remote Code Execution Over Network
Microsoft has disclosed a critical memory corruption vulnerability in its Scripting Engine (CVE-2025-30397), which allows unauthorized attackers to execute code remotely over a network. The flaw, classified as “Important” and tracked under CWE-843 (Type Confusion), was released as part of…
Windows Ancillary for WinSock 0-Day Vulnerability Let Attackers Escalate Privileges
Microsoft has patched an actively exploited zero-day vulnerability in the Windows Ancillary Function Driver for WinSock (afd.sys) as part of its May 2025 Patch Tuesday release. Tracked as CVE-2025-32709, this “use-after-free” vulnerability allowed attackers to elevate privileges and gain administrator…
Windows DWM 0-Day Vulnerability Allows Attackers to Escalate Privileges
Microsoft has patched a critical zero-day vulnerability in the Windows Desktop Window Manager (DWM) Core Library, tracked as CVE-2025-30400, which was actively exploited in the wild to grant attackers SYSTEM-level privileges on affected systems. The flaw, disclosed as part of…
Microsoft Rolls Out Windows 11 Cumulative Updates KB5058411 and KB5058405 With May Patch Tuesday
Microsoft released two significant cumulative updates for Windows 11, KB5058411 and KB5058405, targeting improved security and system performance across various versions of the operating system. These updates, part of Microsoft’s monthly quality update cycle, address critical security vulnerabilities and introduce…
Critical Ivanti ITSM Vulnerability Let Remote Attacker Gain Administrative Access
Ivanti has released security updates to address a critical authentication bypass vulnerability in its Neurons for ITSM (IT Service Management) solution that could allow unauthenticated attackers to gain administrative access to vulnerable systems. Disclosed on May 13, 2025, the flaw…
FortiVoice 0-day Vulnerability Exploited in the Wild to Execute Arbitrary Code
Fortinet has disclosed a critical stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability (CVE-2025-32756) affecting multiple products in its security portfolio, with confirmed exploitation targeting FortiVoice systems in the wild. The vulnerability, assigned a CVSS score of 9.6, allows remote unauthenticated attackers to execute…
Ivanti Cloud Services Application Vulnerability Leads to Privilege Escalation
Ivanti has disclosed a high-severity security vulnerability affecting its Cloud Services Application (CSA) that could allow attackers to escalate privileges on vulnerable systems. The security flaw, tracked as CVE-2025-22460, was announced on May 13, 2025, as part of Ivanti’s ongoing…
Microsoft Patch Tuesday May 2025: 72 Vulnerabilities Fixed, Including 5 Actively Exploited Zero-Day
Microsoft has released its Patch Tuesday updates for May 2025, addressing a total of 78 vulnerabilities across its product ecosystem, with five identified as actively exploited zero-day flaws. The updates cover a wide range of software, including Windows, Microsoft Office,…
Windows Common Log File System 0-Day Vulnerability Actively Exploited in the Wild
Microsoft has confirmed that threat actors are actively exploiting two critical vulnerabilities in the Windows Common Log File System (CLFS) driver to gain SYSTEM-level privileges on compromised systems. The vulnerabilities, tracked as CVE-2025-32706 and CVE-2025-32701, were addressed in the May…
Ivanti Releases Critical Security Update for EPMM After Limited Exploits Discovered
Ivanti has issued an important security advisory addressing vulnerabilities in open-source libraries used in its Endpoint Manager Mobile (EPMM) solution. The company announced today that a small number of customers have already experienced exploitation of these vulnerabilities, prompting immediate action…
FortiOS Authentication Bypass Vulnerability Lets Attackers Take Full Control of Device
Fortinet has disclosed a significant security vulnerability affecting multiple Fortinet products, allowing attackers to bypass authentication and gain administrative access to affected systems. The vulnerability, CVE-2025-22252 (Missing Authentication for Critical Function), affects FortiOS, FortiProxy, and FortiSwitchManager products configured to use…
Swan Vector APT Hackers Attacking Organizations With Malicious LNK & DLL Implants
A sophisticated cyber espionage campaign dubbed “Swan Vector” has emerged targeting organizations across East Asia, particularly in Taiwan and Japan. The threat actors behind this operation have deployed a multi-stage attack chain utilizing malicious LNK shortcuts and custom DLL implants…
5 Ways Threat Intelligence Helps Against Phishing Attacks
Phishing remains a pervasive cybersecurity threat responsible for over 80% of security incidents, costing businesses billions annually and eroding trust. Threat intelligence real-time, actionable data on cyber threats, actors, and tactics —empowers organizations to stay ahead of these risks. Tools…
Marks & Spencer Confirmed Customer Data Theft in Recent Cyber Attack
British retail giant Marks & Spencer has confirmed that customer personal information was compromised in the recent cyber attack that has crippled its digital operations for over three weeks. The incident, which began during Easter weekend, has resulted in continued…
Researchers Proposed Mythic Framework Agent to Boost Pentesting Tool Performances
Cybersecurity professionals constantly seek more effective penetration testing tools to stay ahead of threat actors and properly assess organizational defenses. A recent innovation in this field comes from security researchers who have developed a specialized agent for the Mythic framework…
Zoom Workplace Apps Vulnerabilities Let Attackers Escalate Privileges
Zoom Video Communications disclosed multiple vulnerabilities affecting its Workplace Apps across various platforms, including Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android. These vulnerabilities pose significant risks such as privilege escalation, denial-of-service (DoS), and remote code execution, potentially allowing attackers to compromise…