Data Privacy, Data Security, Endpoint Security Cyber Advisory Highlights Exploitation of Linked Devices in Monitoring Sensitive Communications Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • November 25, 2025 Image: Shutterstock The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued a warning about cyber threat actors targeting current and former high-ranking government officials, military…
In April 2024, Microsoft announced a critical security update addressing an unprecedented 149 vulnerabilities, with two of these flaws identified as actively exploited threats. This latest update categorizes three of the vulnerabilities as Critical, 142 as Important, three as Moderate, and one as Low in severity. Additionally, the update follows…
Google has alerted the cybersecurity community about an exploited vulnerability in Android devices utilizing Qualcomm chipsets. The vulnerability, identified as CVE-2020-11261, has been assigned a CVSS score of 8.4 and relates to improper input validation in the Graphics component of Qualcomm’s software. This flaw could potentially allow attackers to cause…
Security Flaws Discovered in OkCupid Expose User Data Risks Recent cybersecurity investigations have revealed significant vulnerabilities in the well-known online dating platform OkCupid. These weaknesses have the potential to allow malicious actors to surveil users’ private data or take unauthorized actions within compromised accounts. In a report shared with The…
On Wednesday, Facebook disclosed its efforts to dismantle cyber operations linked to two state-sponsored hacking groups based in Palestine that have exploited its platform for malware distribution. These activities primarily originated from the Preventive Security Service (PSS), a security entity of the Palestinian Authority, and a group identified as Arid…
Google has announced a significant development in its security measures, revealing a substantial reduction in memory-related vulnerabilities within the Android operating system. Over the last six years, the percentage of memory-safe vulnerabilities has dramatically decreased from 76% to just 24%. This shift aligns with the company’s secure-by-design approach, which has…
Microsoft is set to launch an update for Teams, rolling out targeted releases by early November 2025 and expected to reach a global audience by January 2026. This new feature enables users to initiate chats using only an email address, allowing for communication with recipients who do not have Teams…
In today’s interconnected world, smartphones have become indispensable tools, playing critical roles in various daily activities, from food delivery to medical appointments. However, the increasing reliance on these devices raises urgent concerns about their security vulnerabilities. Recent findings from Oversecured, a cybersecurity startup, underscore the profound risks associated with mobile…
A sophisticated threat actor has been identified in a recent campaign utilizing Android malware disseminated through the Syrian e-Government Web Portal. This marks a significant evolution in the actor’s toolkit, reflecting an enhanced capability to exploit vulnerabilities for malicious purposes. According to researchers from Trend Micro—Zhengyu Dong, Fyodor Yarochkin, and…
