A significant cybersecurity threat has emerged targeting enterprises in Taiwan, characterized by a new strain of malware known as Winos 4.0. This malware is disseminated through phishing emails disguising themselves as communications from the National Taxation Bureau of Taiwan. The malicious campaign was first identified last month by Fortinet’s FortiGuard…
The Zerobot DDoS botnet has undergone significant updates, enhancing its capacity to target a broader range of internet-connected devices and expand its network. Microsoft Threat Intelligence Center (MSTIC) is closely monitoring this evolving threat, referring to it as DEV-1061, which encompasses unidentified, emerging, or developing activity clusters. First reported by…
Critical Security Flaw Discovered in Fortinet’s FortiSwitch Fortinet has issued urgent security updates following the discovery of a significant vulnerability in its FortiSwitch network switches. This critical flaw, identified as CVE-2024-48887, has a high CVSS score of 9.3 out of 10, indicating that it poses severe risks to system security.…
In recent developments, Microsoft has unveiled critical security patches addressing a staggering array of 125 vulnerabilities across its software platforms. Among these, one vulnerability has been identified as under active exploitation in the wild, raising significant alarms within the cybersecurity community. Of the reported vulnerabilities, 11 are designated as Critical,…
Recent investigations have revealed that four rogue packages infiltrated the Python Package Index (PyPI), executing a series of malicious operations including the deployment of malware, the removal of the netstat utility, and the manipulation of the SSH authorized_keys file. The targeted packages—aptx, bingchilling2, httops, and tkint3rs—collectively amassed around 450 downloads…
Recent cybersecurity research has revealed a significant increase in cyber threats linked to the Russian bulletproof hosting service, Proton66. Analysts have documented a variety of malicious activities that include mass scanning, credential brute-forcing, and exploitation attempts emanating from this provider, with the uptick in activity noted since January 8, 2025.…
The cybersecurity landscape has recently been shaken by the launch of a ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) operation named VanHelsing, which has already targeted three victims since its inception on March 7, 2025. The ransoms demanded by VanHelsing have reached staggering amounts, totaling as high as $500,000. This model facilitates participation from a…
This week, cybersecurity experts reported a notable uptick in stealthy tactics employed by malicious actors, indicating that the real challenge may lie in identifying the threats that have already infiltrated systems rather than defending against external breaches. Attack methodologies increasingly leverage AI to manipulate public opinion, while malware masquerades within…
AI-Powered Cloud Next-Generation Firewalls, Network Firewalls, Network Access Control, Security Operations Cisco Gains Recognition While HPE Juniper Emerges as a Challenger in New Hybrid Mesh Firewall Rankings Michael Novinson (MichaelNovinson) • August 29, 2025 The initial Magic Quadrant for hybrid mesh firewalls from Gartner has identified industry leaders, with Palo…
