Cloudflare has announced the successful mitigation of the largest recorded DDoS (distributed denial-of-service) attack to date, which peaked at an astonishing 22.2 terabits per second and included 10.6 billion packets per second. This unprecedented event was identified and countered automatically by Cloudflare’s robust network infrastructure. Despite its severity, the attack…
A significant security breach has been reported involving a coordinated attack targeting numerous browser extensions, designed to inject malicious code for the purpose of credential theft. Over 25 browser extensions with a combined user base exceeding two million have been compromised. LayerX, a cybersecurity firm specializing in the protection of…
As cybersecurity threats become increasingly sophisticated, businesses are increasingly turning to insurers for effective strategies on proactive protection and prevention. Recent findings from Traveler’s latest Risk Index reveal that an impressive 86% of business leaders express confidence in the cybersecurity guidance offered by insurance carriers, surpassing their trust in third-party…
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has escalated attention to a critical vulnerability affecting the Craft content management system (CMS) by incorporating it into its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog. This action is prompted by confirmed instances of active exploitation associated with this flaw. Identified as CVE-2025-23209, this…
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued an urgent alert regarding significant security flaws found in Emergency Alert System (EAS) encoder and decoder devices. Such vulnerabilities, if not addressed, may allow malicious entities to generate fake emergency alerts across various broadcasting mediums, including television, radio, and cable networks.…
In a significant legal development, U.S. prosecutors recently filed criminal charges against Thalha Jubair, a 19-year-old from the U.K., in connection with his alleged involvement as a central figure in Scattered Spider, a notorious cybercrime organization implicated in extortion schemes totaling over $115 million. These accusations, which emerged as Jubair…
Critical Vulnerabilities Found in Supermicro Motherboards Expose Servers to Exploits Recent security findings have revealed significant vulnerabilities in servers powered by motherboards sold by Supermicro. These high-severity flaws enable attackers to remotely install malicious firmware that operates prior to the system’s operating system, resulting in infections that are challenging to…
Aikido Security Expands Reach with Acquisition of Allseek and Haicker Aikido Security has recently announced its acquisition of Allseek and Haicker, two firms known for their advancements in cybersecurity solutions. This move is significant as it positions Aikido to strengthen its offerings in an increasingly competitive landscape. The integration of…
Cisco has disclosed that a Chinese threat actor, identified as Salt Typhoon, successfully infiltrated major U.S. telecommunications companies by exploiting a known vulnerability labeled CVE-2018-0171 and utilizing stolen login credentials. This targeted operation reflects the sophisticated methods employed by adversaries focusing on critical infrastructure. According to Cisco Talos, the group…
