Cisco Addresses Critical Security Flaws in Small Business Switches Cisco has announced updates aimed at fixing nine vulnerabilities discovered in its Small Business Series Switches. These weaknesses could potentially allow an unauthorized remote attacker to execute arbitrary code or induce a denial-of-service (DoS) scenario. The identified vulnerabilities stem from inadequate…
A new hacking group, dubbed ‘JHT‘, has reportedly taken control of numerous Cisco devices belonging to organizations in Russia and Iran, posting a defiant message that reads—”Do not mess with our elections” accompanied by an ASCII art rendition of the American flag. This breach raises significant security concerns, particularly as…
Cybersecurity Alert: CCleaner Faces Major Supply-Chain Malware Attack Last year, the widely utilized system optimization tool CCleaner fell victim to a significant supply-chain malware attack, marking one of the most severe cybersecurity breaches to date. Hackers infiltrated the servers of Piriform, the software’s parent company acquired by Avast in 2017,…
VMware has issued security updates addressing three critical vulnerabilities within its Aria Operations for Networks platform, vulnerabilities that pose significant threats of information disclosure and remote code execution risks. The most concerning of these vulnerabilities is a command injection flaw identified as CVE-2023-20887, which carries a CVSS score of 9.8.…
Fortinet Addresses Critical Vulnerability in FortiGate Firewalls Fortinet has issued critical patches to mitigate a serious security vulnerability impacting its FortiGate firewall products. This vulnerability, designated as CVE-2023-27997, allows threat actors to execute remote code under certain conditions, raising significant concerns for organizations using the affected systems. The flaw is…
Microsoft has recently released critical security updates aimed at addressing significant vulnerabilities in its Windows operating system and associated software. This rollout is part of the scheduled Patch Tuesday updates for June 2023. The update addresses a total of 73 vulnerabilities, categorized by severity as follows: six are marked as…
Recent cybersecurity developments have unveiled a sophisticated IoT botnet malware known as VPNFilter, which has reportedly compromised over 500,000 routers and storage devices globally. This malware is believed to be the product of a state-sponsored group based in Russia, indicating not just technical proficiency but also a targeted intent towards…
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Data Privacy, Data Security Cisco Research Highlights the Impact of AI on Data Privacy and Governance Jennifer Lawinski • January 27, 2026 Image: Shutterstock Recent findings from Cisco’s 2026 Data and Privacy Benchmark Study reveal significant transformations in enterprise data privacy and governance. The study…
Major Takedown of VPNFilter Botnet: An Ongoing Cyber Threat In a significant development in the cybersecurity landscape, the U.S. government has successfully dismantled a critical domain linked to the VPNFilter botnet, which has reportedly compromised over 500,000 routers and network-attached storage devices worldwide. This sophisticated malware campaign, first identified by…
