In recent developments, Microsoft has unveiled critical security patches addressing a staggering array of 125 vulnerabilities across its software platforms. Among these, one vulnerability has been identified as under active exploitation in the wild, raising significant alarms within the cybersecurity community. Of the reported vulnerabilities, 11 are designated as Critical,…
On March 10, 2025, the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) announced the inclusion of five new vulnerabilities affecting Advantive VeraCore and Ivanti Endpoint Manager (EPM) in its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, following confirmed cases of exploitation in the wild. This escalation emphasizes a heightened risk for organizations…
Western Sydney University Faces Escalating Cybersecurity Costs Following Data Breaches Western Sydney University (WSU) has incurred substantial expenses in response to a series of cyber attacks that plagued the institution throughout 2024. Vice Chancellor Professor George Williams disclosed at a recent Senate inquiry examining governance in higher education that the…
Recent cybersecurity research has uncovered an incomplete patch associated with a previously identified vulnerability in the NVIDIA Container Toolkit. This oversight poses significant risks, potentially exposing sensitive data to exploitation if targeted by malicious actors. Initially reported as CVE-2024-0132, this critical vulnerability, which has a CVSS score of 9.0, is…
A new variant of the advanced point-of-sale (PoS) malware known as Prilex has emerged from Brazilian cybercriminals, introducing capabilities to disrupt contactless payment transactions. This follows the trend of malware evolution, as Prilex has shifted focus from ATM targeting to sophisticated PoS infiltration since its inception in 2014. According to…
Endpoint Security, Geo Focus: Australia, Geo-Specific A Structured Approach to Address Vulnerabilities in Synthetic Biology Laboratories Maryam Shoraka • September 3, 2025 The rapid development of synthetic biology offers significant societal benefits, from bacteria engineered to degrade environmental pollutants to synthetic microbes that can create vital medicines. However, these advancements…
Since November 2024, threat actor Blind Eagle has executed a series of sophisticated campaigns primarily aimed at Colombian institutions and government bodies. These operations have demonstrated a high rate of infection, targeting critical infrastructure and private organizations alike. According to Check Point’s recent analysis, the campaigns resulted in more than…
Commvault, a prominent player in cyber resilience and data protection solutions for hybrid cloud environments, has recently expanded its HyperScale portfolio with the introduction of HyperScale Edge and HyperScale Flex. These solutions aim to address the growing data security concerns of modern enterprises operating in remote offices and edge environments—locations…
A newly uncovered, high-severity vulnerability affects the OttoKit plugin for WordPress, formerly known as SureTriggers. This flaw has reportedly been exploited within mere hours of its public disclosure, posing a significant risk to website security. Identified as CVE-2025-3102, this vulnerability carries a CVSS score of 8.1 due to an authorization…
