Peter Chofield
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Machine-Speed Security: Bridging the Exploitation Gap
Machine-Speed Security is crucial in cyber warfare and cybercrime, enabling cybersecurity systems to detect, analyze, and respond to threats at an automated, accelerated pace. This approach aims to bridge the exploitation gap between vulnerability disclosure and exploit weaponization, minimizing the window of exposure against advanced persistent threats and large-scale cyberattacks.
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What is a Zero-Day Vulnerability?
A zero-day vulnerability is a software flaw unknown to its vendor or the public, making it exceptionally dangerous due to immediate exploitation by malicious actors before patches are available. These vulnerabilities are critical in cyber warfare, digital espionage, and sophisticated cybercrime, enabling covert operations and high-impact attacks.
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Digital Services Act (DSA)
The European Union (EU) introduced the Digital Services Act (DSA) to establish a secure, accountable online environment. The DSA, alongside the Digital Markets Act (DMA), safeguards users’ fundamental rights and fosters a competitive landscape within the European Single Market and globally.
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“Lighthouse” Phishing Kit Powers Global Smishing Attacks
The ‘Lighthouse’ Phishing-as-a-Service (PhaaS) is a sophisticated cybercrime operation that enables extensive SMS phishing (smishing) attacks, impacting millions globally by illegally obtaining sensitive user credentials and banking details.
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CitrixBleed: Critical Flaw Leads to Session Hijacking and MFA Bypass
CitrixBleed is a critical information-disclosure vulnerability affecting Citrix NetScaler ADC and Gateway systems. Attackers exploit this flaw to steal session tokens, hijack user sessions, and bypass multi-factor authentication, leading to data breaches, system compromise, and digital espionage by APT groups and cybercriminals.
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Microsoft Exchange End-of-Life: Imminent Threats and Migration Urgency
Microsoft Exchange servers 2016 and 2019 are nearing end-of-life this October, posing an imminent threat due to critical vulnerabilities. This advisory follows the Storm-0558 breach, prompting CISA and NSA to issue security best practices. Organizations must migrate and implement robust defenses amidst Microsoft’s Secure Future Initiative.
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UK Tests Response to Malicious Use of Hazardous Substances
The United Kingdom tested its response to large-scale chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, or explosive (CBRNE) incidents.
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Lavrov Urges US to Accept New START Extension
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov urged the United States to accept Moscow’s offer: extend the New START nuclear arms reduction treaty for one year.
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U.S. Army Certifies Rapid Anti-Drone Response Team
U.S. Army Northern Command certified a new rapid response team to neutralize drone threats against domestic military installations, marking a significant operational shift in homeland defense.
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Researcher Discovers Critical RCE (CVE-2025-12735) in expr-eval JavaScript Library
Security researcher Jangwoo Choe discovered a critical remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability, CVE-2025-12735, in the popular JavaScript library expr-eval. The flaw lets attackers execute arbitrary code and seize full control over hundreds of affected projects.