Microsoft 365 Copilot Vulnerability Exposed: ASCII Smuggling Risk to User Data Recently, a significant vulnerability within Microsoft 365 Copilot was identified and subsequently patched, shedding light on an emerging security concern known as ASCII smuggling. This technique, which leverages specific Unicode characters resembling ASCII but remaining nearly invisible in user…
In a troubling development in the cybersecurity landscape, CrowdStrike, a prominent cybersecurity firm, is addressing significant operational disruptions caused by a flawed update to its Falcon platform, which has adversely affected numerous Windows devices globally. This situation has created an opportunity for cybercriminals to exploit the chaos, with reports indicating…
The Hidden Threat of Active Directory Certificate Services Vulnerabilities In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, vulnerabilities are discovered at an alarming pace, challenging organizations to keep their defenses up-to-date. Among these threats lies a particularly insidious issue: vulnerabilities within Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS). These vulnerabilities, often understated, pose…
CrowdStrike has issued a warning about a new threat actor attempting to exploit the recent Falcon Sensor update issues to distribute suspicious installation files aimed at German customers. This targeted campaign was identified following a spear-phishing attempt on July 24, 2024, which involved a fraudulent installer masquerading as the CrowdStrike…
New Phishing Campaign Exploiting Google Drawings and WhatsApp Links to Target Users Recent investigations by cybersecurity researchers have unveiled a sophisticated phishing campaign harnessing the capabilities of Google Drawings and shortened URLs through WhatsApp to evade detection mechanisms while aiming to capture sensitive user data. This unique approach allows cybercriminals…
Microsoft Addresses Critical Vulnerabilities in September 2024 Patch Tuesday Update On Tuesday, September 10, 2024, Microsoft announced the identification of three significant security vulnerabilities affecting the Windows operating system, which are now under active exploitation. This disclosure was part of the company’s monthly Patch Tuesday update, highlighting the urgent need…
Cybersecurity firm Cato Networks has published its latest findings in the Q2 2024 Cato CTRL SASE Threat Report, an in-depth analysis based on an extensive dataset of network flows—over 1.38 trillion—from more than 2,500 customers globally. This high volume of data, gathered between April and June 2024, reveals alarming trends…
