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The year 2025 has ushered in an unprecedented escalation in cyber threats, driven by the weaponization of generative AI. Cybercriminals now leverage machine learning models to craft hyper-personalized phishing campaigns, deploy self-evolving malware, and orchestrate supply chain compromises at industrial scales. From deepfake CEO fraud to AI-generated ransomware, these attacks exploit human psychology and technological […]

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A sophisticated client-side attack that enables cybercriminals to gain complete control over iPhones through a single malicious WeChat message, highlighting critical vulnerabilities in one of the world’s most popular messaging platforms. The attack, detailed in recent research by cybersecurity firm DARKNAVY, exploits WeChat’s built-in browser components and URL parsing mechanisms to execute remote code without […]

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Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a sophisticated malware campaign leveraging deceptive CAPTCHA verification pages to distribute a newly discovered Rust-based infostealer dubbed EDDIESTEALER. This campaign represents a significant evolution in social engineering tactics, where threat actors exploit users’ familiarity with routine security verification processes to trick them into executing malicious code. The malware employs an intricate […]

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As organizations accelerate cloud adoption, securing digital identities has become a cornerstone of cybersecurity strategy. The 2025 Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report reveals that 80% of cyberattacks now leverage identity-based methods, with credential abuse and third-party vulnerabilities driving a 34% surge in breaches.  Meanwhile, the global cloud Identity and Access Management (IAM) market is projected to […]

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The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) released five urgent Industrial Control Systems (ICS) advisories on May 29, 2025, addressing critical vulnerabilities across widely deployed industrial automation and infrastructure systems.  These advisories highlight severe security flaws affecting Siemens access control systems, fire safety panels, environmental monitoring devices, and medical imaging software that could potentially […]

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A surge in cloud adoption has been matched by escalating security challenges, with 82% of data breaches now involving cloud-stored information and 60% of organizations reporting public cloud-related incidents in 2024.  As enterprises increasingly rely on platforms like Google Drive, Microsoft Teams, and Slack for collaboration, threat actors have refined attacks targeting misconfigurations, phishing vulnerabilities, […]

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As organizations accelerate cloud adoption, misconfigurations have emerged as a critical vulnerability, accounting for 23% of cloud security incidents and 81% of cloud-related breaches in 2024.  High-profile cases, such as the 2025 Capital One breach that exposed 100 million records due to a misconfigured firewall, underscore the urgency of addressing this issue. With global cloud […]

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ConnectWise, a leading provider of software solutions for managed service providers, disclosed today that it detected suspicious activity within its environment, believed to be orchestrated by a sophisticated nation-state actor. The breach, which impacted a small number of ScreenConnect customers, has prompted an immediate response from the company, including an investigation led by top cybersecurity […]

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As enterprises increasingly adopt multi-cloud architectures to optimize flexibility and avoid vendor lock-in, securing these distributed environments has become a critical priority. According to industry forecasts, over 70% of organizations will rely on multi-cloud or hybrid models by 2025. However, this shift has expanded attack surfaces, with misconfigurations, supply chain vulnerabilities, and identity management gaps posing […]

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As we progress through 2025, ransomware continues to evolve at an alarming pace. Recent reports highlight that 86% of incidents now involve significant business disruption, spanning operational downtime and reputational damage. This news focus examines the current ransomware landscape and offers enterprises practical strategies to defend against increasingly sophisticated attacks. Ransomware Landscape in 2025: New […]

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As ransomware gangs, state-sponsored hackers, and AI-powered malware operators intensify their campaigns, organizations worldwide are racing to implement actionable threat intelligence frameworks that transform raw data into preemptive defense mechanisms. The global threat intelligence market, projected to reach $26.19 billion by 2029, reflects this strategic shift as businesses move beyond reactive security measures to intelligence-driven […]

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As cyber threats grow in complexity and volume, Security Operations Centers (SOCs) increasingly leverage threat intelligence to transform their defensive strategies from reactive to proactive. Integrating Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) into SOC workflows has become critical for organizations that aim to anticipate attacks, prioritize alerts, and respond precisely to incidents. This shift is driven by […]

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SentinelOne, a leading AI-powered cybersecurity company, experienced a significant global platform outage on May 29, 2025, that affected commercial customers worldwide for approximately six hours. The incident impacted multiple services on SentinelOne’s Singularity platform, including endpoint protection, extended detection and response (XDR), cloud security, and identity protection services. The outage began early Thursday morning, with […]

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In the rapidly evolving cybersecurity landscape, Microsoft has doubled down on enhancing its flagship endpoint protection platform, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (MDE), with advanced capabilities designed to combat sophisticated threats. As ransomware, zero-day exploits, and AI-driven attacks surge, organizations demand tools that detect breaches and autonomously disrupt adversaries. Microsoft’s 2025 updates to Defender for Endpoint […]

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As cyberattacks become increasingly sophisticated, detecting lateral movement the techniques adversaries use to navigate networks after initial compromise, has become a critical focus for cybersecurity teams. In 2025, organizations face escalating risks from attackers exploiting legitimate Windows services like Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP), Server Message Block (SMB), and Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) to bypass traditional […]

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Microsoft’s May 2025 Patch Tuesday update addressed five actively exploited vulnerabilities, highlighting the urgent need for organizations to adopt effective patch management strategies for Windows. The exploited flaws, which have affected Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server releases since 2019, serve as a stark reminder of the constant security threats facing Windows environments today. […]

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In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity threats, protecting Windows servers from ransomware has become increasingly critical as these attacks continue to surge alarmingly. Ransomware attacks have increased by 435% since 2020, with organizations facing increasingly sophisticated attack methods. As these threats become complex, understanding the primary attack vectors and implementing robust protection strategies has become […]

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The enterprise security landscape in 2025 continues to evolve rapidly, strongly emphasizing securing Windows endpoints. In the wake of the devastating CrowdStrike incident of 2024, which crashed millions of PCs worldwide, Microsoft has accelerated the development of robust security features, while the widespread adoption of Zero Trust architecture is fundamentally reshaping endpoint protection strategies. Zero […]

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Recent data indicates that Active Directory (AD) environments represent a prime target for cybercriminals, with security experts suggesting it is exploited in up to 90% of cyberattacks. As organizations rely heavily on this critical infrastructure for user authentication and resource management, the need for comprehensive auditing of AD misconfigurations has never been more urgent. Increasing […]

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Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a sophisticated phishing campaign that leveraged the legitimate infrastructure of Nifty[.]com, a popular project management platform, to conduct targeted attacks against organizations worldwide. The campaign, which remained active for several months before detection, demonstrates an evolving trend where threat actors exploit trusted web services to bypass traditional security measures and establish […]

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