New MatrixPDF toolkit turns PDFs into phishing and malware lures
A new phishing and malware distribution toolkit called MatrixPDF allows attackers to convert ordinary PDF files into interactive lures that bypass email security and redirect…
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Windows 11 2025 Update (25H2) is now available, Here’s what’s new
Today, Microsoft announced the general availability of Windows 11 25H2, also known as Windows 11 2025 Update. Windows 11 25H2 is a minor update, and…
Critical WD My Cloud bug allows remote command injection
Western Digital has released firmware updates for multiple My Cloud NAS models to patch a critical-severity vulnerability that could be exploited remotely to execute arbitrary…
Nearly 50,000 Cisco firewalls vulnerable to actively exploited flaws
Roughly 50,000 Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) and Firewall Threat Defense (FTD) appliances exposed on the public web are vulnerable to two vulnerabilities actively leveraged…
CISA warns of critical Linux Sudo flaw exploited in attacks
Hackers are actively exploiting a critical vulnerability (CVE-2025-32463) in the sudo package that enables the execution of commands with root-level privileges on Linux operating systems.…
Microsoft fixes Windows DRM video playback issues for some users
Microsoft says it has “partially” resolved a known issue that caused problems when trying to play DRM-protected video in Blu-ray/DVD/Digital TV applications. This bug affects…
VMware Certification Is Surging in a Shifting IT Landscape
Across the IT industry, certification is on the rise. What was once a “resume boost” has become a requirement for navigating the complexity of hybrid…
Windows 11 KB5065789 update released with 41 changes and fixes
Microsoft has released the KB5065789 preview cumulative update for Windows 11 24H2, which includes 41 improvements, including new AI actions in File Explorer and bug…
Broadcom fixes high-severity VMware NSX bugs reported by NSA
Broadcom has released security updates to patch two high-severity VMware NSX vulnerabilities reported by the U.S. National Security Agency (NSA). VMware NSX is a networking…
UK convicts “Bitcoin Queen” in world’s largest cryptocurrency seizure
The Metropolitan Police has secured a conviction in what is believed to be the world’s largest cryptocurrency seizure, valued at more than £5.5 billion ($7.3…
Japan’s largest brewer suspends operations due to cyberattack
Asahi Group Holdings, Ltd (Asahi), the brewer of Japan’s top-selling beer, has disclosed a cyberattack that disrupted several of its operations. According to the company,…
Ransomware gang sought BBC reporter’s help in hacking media giant
Threat actors claiming to represent the Medusa ransomware gang tempted a BBC correspondent to become an insider threat by offering a significant amount of money.…