In its August 2023 Patch Tuesday updates, Microsoft has addressed a total of 74 vulnerabilities across its software suite, a significant decrease from the 132 vulnerabilities patched in the previous month. Among these, there are six classified as Critical, 67 as Important, and one as Moderate in severity. The latest…
Warning: New Exploits Target Juniper Firewalls, Openfire, and Apache RocketMQ
Recent security vulnerabilities affecting Juniper firewalls, Openfire, and Apache RocketMQ servers have become targets of active exploitation. According to multiple security reports, the Shadowserver Foundation has noted exploitation attempts linked to Juniper’s J-Web CVE-2023-36844, coinciding with the release of a proof-of-concept (PoC) on the same day. The vulnerabilities, cataloged as…
Warning: New Exploits Target Juniper Firewalls, Openfire, and Apache RocketMQ
Cisco has issued critical security patches addressing several vulnerabilities, including one particularly severe flaw, potentially allowing threat actors to gain unauthorized control of affected systems or precipitate denial-of-service (DoS) conditions. The most critical vulnerability identified as CVE-2023-20238 has received a maximum CVSS severity rating of 10.0, relating to an authentication…
Microsoft has issued an update addressing 59 vulnerabilities across its suite of products, including two critical zero-day vulnerabilities that have already been exploited by malicious actors. This release highlights the ongoing threat landscape, with the tech giant emphasizing the risks posed by active exploitation of these flaws. Among the 59…
As the cybersecurity landscape evolves, medium-sized businesses often underestimate their potential vulnerability. However, recent data reveals that these organizations are increasingly targeted by cybercriminals, contrary to the belief that they are too small to attract attention. High-profile breaches involving companies such as Sony and Equifax dominate the headlines, yet the…
For more insights, explore these topics: Governance & Risk Management, Network Firewalls, Network Access Control, Patch Management. Cisco Addresses ISE Vulnerability; HPE OneView Under Threat; Exploit Code Emerges for n8n Flaw Mathew J. Schwartz (euroinfosec) • January 9, 2026 Image: Elena Abrazhevich/Shutterstock/ISMG As 2026 unfolds, a surge of vulnerabilities is…
Cisco Warns of Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in IOS and IOS XE Software Cisco has issued a warning regarding a significant vulnerability affecting its IOS Software and IOS XE Software, which could allow an authenticated remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on compromised systems. This medium-severity security flaw, designated as…
In its October 2023 Patch Tuesday update, Microsoft has addressed a total of 103 vulnerabilities across its software platforms, including two critical zero-day vulnerabilities actively exploited in the wild. This update highlights the ongoing importance of patch management in maintaining cybersecurity defenses. Among the identified vulnerabilities, 13 are categorized as…
Recent investigations reveal that the cybercriminal organization behind the notorious DNSpionage malware campaign has initiated a new operation, deploying a sophisticated variant of DNSpionage to target chosen victims. Initially uncovered in November, the DNSpionage attacks exploited compromised websites and malicious documents to infiltrate systems with a custom remote administrative tool,…
