Critical Windows Update Stack Vulnerability Allows Code Execution & Privilege Escalation
A security flaw has been identified in the Windows Update Stack, exposing millions of Windows systems to the risk of unauthorized code execution and privilege…
Month: April 2025
WordPress Ad-Fraud Plugins Trigger Massive 1.4 Billion Daily Ad Requests
Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a sprawling ad-fraud operation exploiting WordPress plugins to trigger over 1.4 billion fraudulent ad requests every day. Dubbed “Scallywag,” this scheme…
Are Libertarians Suffering From Technology’s XY Problem?
A bit ago I posted about the XY problem that’s common in online technical forums. It should sound (sadly) familiar to anyone in technology: You…
The Psychology of Social Engineering
The Psychology of Social engineering is a persistent cybersecurity threat because it exploits the most unpredictable element: human behavior. Unlike technical exploits that attack system…
What school IT admins are up against, and how to help them win
School IT admins are doing tough, important work under difficult conditions. From keeping Wi-Fi stable during exams to locking down systems from phishing emails, their…
Critical CVE-2025-2636 Vulnerability In InstaWP Connect Plugin
The Moroccan authorities have warned users of a critical vulnerability in the popular WordPress plugin, InstaWP Connect. The General Directorate of Information Systems Security (DGSSI),…
Business Owners Don’t Create Demand; Consumers With Money Do
I think conservatives are fundamentally incorrect about what creates demand for products and services. Their claim is that those with money and businesses are the…
MITRE Launches New D3FEND CAD Tool to Create Precise Cybersecurity Scenarios
MITRE has officially launched its innovative Cyber Attack-Defense (CAD) tool as part of the comprehensive D3FEND 1.0 release. This new tool enables security practitioners to…
MITRE Unveils D3FEND CAD Tool to Model Advanced Cybersecurity Scenarios
MITRE has officially launched D3FEND CAD, an innovative tool designed to revolutionize how organizations model, analyze, and defend against sophisticated cyber threats. D3FEND CAD is…
Emerging cyber threats from Genetic Data
In today’s digital age, cyberattacks are becoming increasingly sophisticated, with hackers targeting not only financial information or personal identities but also more intimate and sensitive…
The legal blind spot of shadow IT
Shadow IT isn’t just a security risk, it’s a legal one. When teams use unsanctioned tools, they can trigger compliance violations, expose sensitive data, or…
Font Size on Top Web Publications
Is that text above, or is it the result of a smallest printing head competition? I think publications that think too much of themselves use…