Cybersecurity Alert: CCleaner Hack Targets Major Tech Firms A group of unidentified hackers recently compromised the download server of CCleaner, a widely used system optimization application, to distribute a harmful version of the software. This malicious version affected at least 20 significant technology companies, functioning as a conduit for a…
New Cryptographic Vulnerability: DUHK A recent cryptographic vulnerability known as DUHK, which stands for “Don’t Use Hard-coded Keys,” has emerged as a significant concern for VPN and web browsing security. This non-trivial flaw could enable attackers to extract encryption keys, potentially compromising sensitive data. The DUHK vulnerability follows closely on…
Cisco Releases Critical Security Updates for Harmed IP Phone Models On Wednesday, Cisco announced significant security patches intended to address a critical vulnerability affecting its IP Phone series, including the 6800, 7800, 7900, and 8800 models. This announcement comes in response to the discovery of a severe flaw, identified as…
In its March 2023 Patch Tuesday update, Microsoft disclosed fixes for 80 security vulnerabilities, two of which have been actively exploited in the wild. These vulnerabilities target critical components within the Microsoft ecosystem, with eight categorized as Critical, 71 as Important, and one as Moderate in severity. This update continues…
Recently, Cisco and VMware disclosed critical security vulnerabilities in their software that could potentially be exploited by adversaries, leading to unauthorized code execution on targeted systems. At the forefront of these vulnerabilities is a critical command injection flaw identified in Cisco Industrial Network Director, tracked as CVE-2023-20036, which has an…
Critical Security Flaw Discovered in Cisco SPA112 Phone Adapters Cisco has issued a significant warning regarding a critical security vulnerability affecting the SPA112 2-Port Phone Adapters. This flaw, which allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on compromised devices, poses a substantial risk to users worldwide. The vulnerability, designated…
In May 2023, Microsoft released its Patch Tuesday updates, addressing 38 security vulnerabilities, including two major zero-day flaws that are currently being exploited. The updates aim to fortify Windows systems against active threats that pose significant risks to users and businesses. Trend Micro’s Zero Day Initiative has highlighted that this…
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…
