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…
Microsoft Wraps Up 2024 Patch Tuesday with Critical Security Fixes Microsoft concluded its Patch Tuesday updates for December 2024, addressing a total of 72 security vulnerabilities across its software ecosystem, including a specific flaw reported as actively exploited in the wild. Of these vulnerabilities, 17 have been classified as Critical,…
US Intelligence Agencies Warn of Increased Cyber Threats from Russian Actors In light of escalating tensions between the U.S. and Russia related to Ukraine and Kazakhstan, American cybersecurity and intelligence agencies have issued a joint advisory detailing strategies for detecting, responding to, and mitigating cyberattacks perpetrated by Russian state-sponsored entities.…
Rising Threats in AI Security: Major Acquisitions Signal Industry Response Recent months have witnessed a significant surge in artificial intelligence security acquisitions as leading vendors vie to solidify their foothold in safeguarding AI-driven systems, applications, and workflows. This escalation in activity reflects the industry’s heightened awareness of AI’s vulnerabilities and…
A sophisticated botnet identified as the KV-botnet is exploiting vulnerabilities in devices from well-known manufacturers—specifically Cisco, DrayTek, Fortinet, and NETGEAR—to create a covert data transfer network. This network is being utilized by advanced persistent threat (APT) actors, including the China-linked group known as Volt Typhoon. According to Black Lotus Labs…
