⚡ Weekly Summary: Windows 0-Day, VPN Vulnerabilities, AI Weaponization, Hijacked Antivirus, and More
April 14, 2025
Threat Intelligence / Cybersecurity
Attackers are no longer waiting for patches; they are infiltrating systems before defenses are in place. Trusted security tools are being compromised to spread malware. Even after breaches are detected and addressed, some attackers remain undetected. This week’s incidents highlight a stark reality: reactive measures are insufficient. You must operate under the assumption that any system you trust today could fail tomorrow. In a landscape where AI can be weaponized against you and ransomware strikes faster than ever, effective protection requires proactive planning and maintaining control amidst chaos.
Dive into this week’s update for crucial threat developments, insightful webinars, practical tools, and immediate tips to enhance your cybersecurity posture.
⚡ Threat of the Week
Windows 0-Day Exploited for Ransomware Attacks — A security vulnerability concerning the Windows Common Log File System (CLFS) has been exploited as a zero-day in targeted ransomware attacks, as revealed by Microsoft. The flaw, identified as CVE-2025-29824, is a privilege escalation vulnerability…