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NVIDIA Jetson Chipsets Vulnerable to Critical Security Flaws

On June 22, 2021, U.S. graphics chip manufacturer NVIDIA issued software updates to patch 26 vulnerabilities in its Jetson system-on-module (SOM) lineup. These flaws could allow attackers to escalate privileges and potentially cause denial-of-service or information disclosure issues. Ranging from CVE‑2021‑34372 to CVE‑2021‑34397, the vulnerabilities impact several Jetson products, including the TX1, TX2 series, TX2 NX, AGX Xavier series, Xavier NX, and Nano, as well as the Nano 2GB, all running Jetson Linux versions prior to 32.5.1. The issues were reported by Frédéric Perriot of Apple Media Products. NVIDIA’s Jetson line is designed for AI and computer vision applications, catering primarily to autonomous systems and mobile robots. A major concern is CVE‑2021‑34372, a buffer overflow vulnerability in the Trusty trusted execution environment (TEE) with a CVSS score of 8.2.

NVIDIA Jetson Chipsets Vulnerable to Critical Security Flaws On June 22, 2021, NVIDIA, a prominent player in the graphics chip industry, announced the release of critical software updates aimed at mitigating 26 vulnerabilities within its Jetson system-on-module (SOM) series. These…

Bit9 Security Breach: Hackers Steal Digital Certificates to Sign Malware

February 9, 2013

Bit9 revealed on Friday that cybercriminals had compromised its network and stolen digital code-signing certificates, which were then used to sign malware. As a provider of software and network security solutions to the U.S. government and over 30 Fortune 100 companies, Bit9’s Chief Executive Patrick Morley outlined the situation in a blog post. “A malicious third party illegally gained temporary access to one of our digital code-signing certificates and used it to sign malware,” he stated. The signed malware was distributed to at least three of Bit9’s customers, although the company has not disclosed the identities of those affected or the extent of the damage. “Since identifying this issue, we have collaborated closely with our customers to ensure they are no longer vulnerable to malware associated with the compromised certificate,” the company confirmed, asserting that the issue has been resolved. This incident marks another instance of hackers targeting security firms.

Bit9 Breached: Cybercriminals Exploit Stolen Digital Certificates to Distribute Malware On February 9, 2013, security firm Bit9 revealed that its network had been compromised by hackers who made off with digital code-signing certificates. These certificates were subsequently used to authenticate…

Citrix Addresses Three NetScaler Vulnerabilities, Alerts on Active Exploitation of CVE-2025-7775

Date: August 26, 2025
Focus: Vulnerability / Remote Code Execution

Citrix has issued patches for three security vulnerabilities in NetScaler ADC and NetScaler Gateway, including one that is currently being actively exploited. The vulnerabilities are as follows:

  • CVE-2025-7775 (CVSS score: 9.2): Memory overflow vulnerability resulting in Remote Code Execution and/or Denial-of-Service.
  • CVE-2025-7776 (CVSS score: 8.8): Memory overflow issue causing unpredictable behavior and potential Denial-of-Service.
  • CVE-2025-8424 (CVSS score: 8.7): Improper access control on the NetScaler Management Interface.

Citrix noted that there have been observed exploits of CVE-2025-7775 on unmitigated devices but did not provide further specifics. However, certain conditions must be met for the vulnerabilities to be exploited.

For CVE-2025-7775, the NetScaler must be set up as a Gateway (including VPN virtual server, ICA Proxy, CVPN, or RDP Proxy) or as an AAA virtual server. Affected versions include NetScaler ADC and NetScaler Gateway 13.1, 14.1…

Citrix Addresses Critical NetScaler Vulnerabilities Amid Active Exploitation On August 26, 2025, Citrix announced the availability of patches designed to mitigate three significant security vulnerabilities affecting its NetScaler ADC and NetScaler Gateway products. Notably, one of these vulnerabilities, identified as…

Critical Authentication Bypass Vulnerability Discovered in VMware Carbon Black App Control

June 24, 2021
VMware has released security updates addressing a significant vulnerability in Carbon Black App Control that could allow attackers to bypass authentication and potentially take control of affected systems. Labeled CVE-2021-21998, this flaw has received a severity score of 9.4 out of 10 according to the Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS). It impacts App Control versions 8.0.x, 8.1.x, 8.5.x, and 8.6.x. Carbon Black App Control serves as a security measure to protect critical systems and servers from unauthorized changes amidst cyber threats while ensuring compliance with regulations like PCI-DSS, HIPAA, GDPR, SOX, FISMA, and NERC. “An attacker with network access to the VMware Carbon Black App Control management server may gain administrative access without needing authentication,” the California-based cloud computing and virtualization company stated in a recent advisory.

VMware Addresses Serious Authentication Flaw in Carbon Black App Control On June 24, 2021, VMware announced the release of critical security updates designed to remediate a significant vulnerability in its Carbon Black App Control software. This flaw, designated as CVE-2021-21998,…

Microsoft Falls Victim to Cyber Attack

Feb 23, 2013

Microsoft has confirmed that it is the latest target of a cyber attack, with a small number of its computers, including some within its Mac software division, infected by malware. The company noted that the malicious software shares similarities with those used in recent attacks on Facebook and Apple. Microsoft provided limited details about the breach, stating, “We have no evidence of customer data being affected and our investigation is ongoing.” During the investigation, it was determined that a small number of computers had been compromised employing tactics documented by other organizations. “This type of cyber attack is not unexpected for Microsoft and other companies facing persistent and determined adversaries,” the company remarked. Last week, Apple reported its…

Microsoft Falls Victim to Cyber Attack Date: February 23, 2013 In a significant cybersecurity breach, Microsoft has confirmed that it has become the latest target of a sophisticated cyber attack, affecting a limited number of its computers, including those within…

Salesloft OAuth Breach Through Drift AI Chat Agent Compromises Salesforce Customer Data

August 27, 2025
Cloud Security / Threat Intelligence

A significant data breach has targeted the sales automation platform Salesloft, allowing hackers to steal OAuth and refresh tokens linked to the Drift AI chat agent. This opportunistic attack has been connected to a threat group identified by Google Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG) and Mandiant, known as UNC6395. GTIG has reported over 700 potentially affected organizations. According to researchers Austin Larsen, Matt Lin, Tyler McLellan, and Omar ElAhdan, the attacks began as early as August 8, 2025, and continued until at least August 18, 2025, focusing on Salesforce customer accounts through the compromised Salesloft Drift application. The hackers have been seen exporting large volumes of data from various corporate Salesforce instances, likely in an effort to harvest credentials for further exploitation.

Salesloft OAuth Breach through Drift AI Chat Agent Affects Salesforce Customer Data August 27, 2025 In a significant cybersecurity incident, a data breach involving the sales automation service Salesloft has led to the compromise of OAuth and refresh tokens linked…

Microsoft Edge Vulnerability Could Have Allowed Hackers to Access Your Data on Any Website

On June 28, 2021, Microsoft released updates for the Edge browser addressing two security flaws, one of which involves a critical security bypass vulnerability. This flaw could potentially allow hackers to inject and execute arbitrary code across all websites. Identified as CVE-2021-34506 (CVSS score: 5.4), the issue is rooted in a universal cross-site scripting (UXSS) vulnerability that occurs when the browser’s automatic translation feature, powered by Microsoft Translator, is used. The vulnerability was discovered and reported by Ignacio Laurence along with Vansh Devgan and Shivam Kumar Singh from CyberXplore Private Limited. CyberXplore researchers explained, “Unlike conventional XSS attacks, UXSS exploits client-side vulnerabilities in the browser or extensions to create an XSS condition and run malicious code.”

Security Flaw in Microsoft Edge Could Have Exposed User Data Across Websites June 28, 2021 Microsoft recently issued updates to its Edge browser addressing two critical security vulnerabilities. Among these is a significant security bypass flaw that has raised concerns…

Researchers Release PoC Exploit for Critical Windows RCE Vulnerability

On June 30, 2021, a proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit for a remote code execution vulnerability in the Windows Print Spooler, identified as CVE-2021-1675, was temporarily posted online before being removed. This security flaw, which Microsoft addressed in a Patch Tuesday update on June 8, 2021, could allow remote attackers to gain complete control over affected systems. The Print Spooler component, responsible for managing printer operations and loading drivers, poses significant risks due to its wide attack surface and high privilege level that enables the dynamic loading of third-party binaries. Shortly after the initial patch, Microsoft updated its assessment of the vulnerability’s impact from an elevation of privilege to remote code execution (RCE) and increased the severity rating.

Researchers Disclose PoC Exploit for Critical Windows RCE Vulnerability On June 30, 2021, news emerged regarding the brief online availability of a proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit linked to a critical remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability in the Windows Print Spooler service.…

Title: Cyber Attack Disrupts Pakistan Government Servers Following Security Breach

Date: March 11, 2013

Today, a cyber attack targeted Pakistan’s government servers, causing significant disruptions to various official websites, including those of the Ministry of Information Technology, Ministry of Railways, Ministry of Economic Affairs and Statistics, and several others. The hacker, known as ‘Godzilla’, claimed responsibility for the breach, citing the government’s alleged support for terrorist activities as the motivation behind the attack. “I’ve gone after all network infrastructure because they deserve it; my focus is solely on government sites, not innocent ones,” he stated.

Despite Pakistani officials being aware of the threats posed by new viruses and malware, their reliance on a proxy server (http://202.83.164.6/) to protect their systems fell short due to inadequate cybersecurity measures, ultimately leading to a successful breach.

Pakistan Government Servers Compromised Following Cyber Attack March 11, 2013 In a significant cybersecurity incident, several official websites of Pakistan’s government have experienced outages due to a cyberattack. Key ministries, including the Ministry of Information Technology, the Ministry of Railways,…