MITRE Ends CVE Program Support – Leaked Internal Memo Confirms Departure
A leaked internal memo dated April 15, 2025, has sent shockwaves through the cybersecurity community, revealing that MITRE’s contract to operate the Common Vulnerabilities and…
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Zeek Deployments Rise Across SOCs For Enhanced Network Visibility
Zeek, formerly known as Bro, has established itself as a leading open-source network security monitoring platform. As organizations face increasingly complex cyber threats in 2025,…
DOGE ‘Big Balls’ Ransomware Utilizes ZIP-Based LNK Shortcuts and BYOVD Techniques for Stealthy Attacks
A new and highly sophisticated ransomware campaign, dubbed “DOGE BIG BALLS Ransomware,” has recently come to light, demonstrating a blend of technical innovation and psychological…
Cybercriminals Exploit EC2 Instance Metadata Vulnerability to Launch Attacks on Hosted Websites
Cybercriminals have launched a sophisticated campaign targeting websites hosted on Amazon Web Services (AWS) EC2 instances. This campaign, observed in March 2025, exploits a vulnerability…
ChatGPT Image Generator Abused for Fake Passport Production
OpenAI’s ChatGPT image generator has been exploited to create convincing fake passports in mere minutes, highlighting a significant vulnerability in current identity verification systems. This…
Unmasking Xworm Payload Execution Path through Jailbreaking a Malicious JScript Loader
Security researchers are analyzing a sophisticated malware delivery mechanism that uses a JScript loader to deploy different payloads based on the victim’s geographic location. This…
PasivRobber Malware Emerges, Targeting macOS to Steal Data From Systems and Apps
A sophisticated new malware suite targeting macOS, dubbed “PasivRobber,” has been discovered by security researchers. Identified on March 13, 2025, after a suspicious file named…
From ISO to NIS2 – Mapping Compliance Requirements Globally
The global regulatory landscape for cybersecurity is undergoing a seismic shift, with the European Union’s NIS2 Directive emerging as a critical framework for organizations operating…
New ‘Waiting Thread Hijacking’ Malware Technique Evades Modern Security Measures
Security researchers have unveiled a new malware process injection technique dubbed “Waiting Thread Hijacking” (WTH), designed to execute malicious code within legitimate processes while bypassing…
Security Awareness Metrics That Matter to the CISO
Security awareness has become a critical component of organizational defense strategies, particularly as companies adopt zero-trust architectures. Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) are increasingly challenged…
Microsoft Teams File Sharing Unavailable Due to Unexpected Outage
Microsoft Teams users across the globe are experiencing significant disruptions in file-sharing capabilities due to an unexpected outage, impacting workplace communication and collaboration. A wave…
Cloud Misconfigurations – A Leading Cause of Data Breaches
Cloud computing has transformed the way organizations operate, offering unprecedented scalability, flexibility, and cost savings. However, this rapid shift to the cloud has also introduced…