Cisco Issues Critical Updates for Vulnerability in Adaptive Security Appliance Cisco Systems announced today that it has rolled out urgent security updates to address a significant vulnerability in its Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) that has been actively exploited. This issue could result in a denial-of-service (DoS) condition, impacting the Remote…
Cisco has issued security updates to mitigate a critical vulnerability identified in its Ultra-Reliable Wireless Backhaul (URWB) Access Points. This flaw poses a risk that could allow unauthenticated, remote attackers to execute commands with elevated privileges on affected devices. Cataloged as CVE-2024-20418, with a maximum CVSS score of 10.0, the…
A recent report highlights the cyber espionage group APT41, tied to a series of malware campaigns that leverage COVID-themed phishing strategies to target individuals in India. This revelation comes from an analysis by the BlackBerry Research and Intelligence team, which has connected various aspects of the group’s operational infrastructure. According…
On November 12, 2024, Microsoft disclosed that two significant security vulnerabilities affecting Windows NT LAN Manager (NTLM) and Task Scheduler have been actively exploited in the wild. These vulnerabilities were part of the November Patch Tuesday update, which addressed a total of 90 security flaws across Microsoft products. Among the…
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) in the United States has highlighted the urgent need for government agencies to address known cyber vulnerabilities. In a recent announcement, the agency published a comprehensive catalog containing vulnerabilities identified from major tech companies including Apple, Cisco, Microsoft, and Google. These vulnerabilities are…
On Monday, Cisco issued an updated advisory highlighting an ongoing threat linked to a long-standing vulnerability in its Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA). The flaw, identified as CVE-2014-2120, has a CVSS score of 4.3 and relates to insufficient input validation within the WebVPN login interface. This vulnerability permits unauthenticated remote attackers…
Cyberwarfare / Nation-State Attacks, Fraud Management & Cybercrime Darktrace Reports on Compromise of Citrix NetScaler Gateway Akshaya Asokan (asokan_akshaya) • October 20, 2025 Image: Shutterstock Recent reports from the managed threat detection firm Darktrace indicate that a persistent campaign by the Chinese cyber espionage group known as Salt Typhoon continues…
Recent revelations in cybersecurity highlight the increasing prevalence of long-term breaches, which often go unnoticed until substantial damage is done. A striking example is the incident involving F5, a significant player in the application delivery and security space. On August 9, 2025, F5 announced that unidentified threat actors had infiltrated…
This week brings to light several significant developments in cybersecurity, offering insights into recent attacks, vulnerabilities, and the ongoing battle for data security. Healthcare Cybersecurity Strategies: A NecessityIn a recent interview, Wayman Cummings, Chief Information Security Officer at Ochsner Health, detailed his approach to developing a robust cybersecurity strategy tailored…
