Search results for: “network security”
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What is an npm Worm?
An npm worm is a self-propagating campaign that exploits the npm registry by distributing fake or deceptive software packages to flood the registry. These financially motivated campaigns often use automated means, deceptive naming schemes, and self-propagating mechanisms to proliferate and obscure legitimate packages within the software supply chain, posing a significant risk to its integrity…
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What is CitrixBleed 2 (CVE-2025-5777)?
CitrixBleed 2 (CVE-2025-5777) is a critical information-disclosure vulnerability impacting NetScaler ADC and Gateway systems, allowing unauthorized attackers to bypass MFA, hijack admin sessions, and establish unauthorized VDE sessions. This zero-day was exploited by an unnamed APT group before a patch was released.
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FPV Drones in Modern Warfare
Explore the critical role of First-Person View (FPV) drones in modern warfare, their tactical superiority, and their impact on cyber and electronic warfare, including training and counter-drone measures.
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Global Fraud Rings Explained
Global fraud rings are highly organized, transnational criminal enterprises that use intricate networks and sophisticated tactics to illicitly acquire money, assets, or sensitive information from individuals, corporations, and national economies across international borders.
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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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Active Directory Under Siege: Why Critical Infrastructure Remains a Prime Target
Active Directory, the foundational identity and access management service for over 90% of Fortune 1000 companies, remains a critical target for cyber adversaries, especially in essential sectors like critical infrastructure. This article discusses its vulnerabilities, common attack techniques like Golden Ticket and DCSync attacks, and the severe implications of breaches, as illustrated by the 2024…
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Russian Initial Access Broker Pleads Guilty in US for Yanluowang Ransomware Attacks
A Russian initial access broker (IAB) pleaded guilty in the United States for facilitating at least seven Yanluowang ransomware attacks, demanding $24 million from American organizations. This case highlights the crucial role of IABs in the cybercriminal ecosystem and international law enforcement efforts to combat ransomware.
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GootLoader Returns with Novel WOFF2 Font Obfuscation and WordPress Exploits
GootLoader returns with novel WOFF2 font obfuscation and WordPress exploits, rapidly compromising networks. The malware uses custom WOFF2 fonts and exploits WordPress comment sections to deliver malicious payloads.
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Critical Flaw in Combodo iTop Exposes Systems to Remote Code Execution
A critical security flaw in Combodo iTop, a widely adopted IT service management platform, could allow attackers to achieve remote code execution (RCE) and gain full control over affected systems.