Recent findings by cybersecurity experts have unveiled a considerable vulnerability in the Microsoft Active Directory Group Policy designed to disable the authentication method NT LAN Manager (NTLM) version 1. Researchers indicate that a misconfiguration within on-premises applications is capable of easily bypassing this Group Policy measure. According to Dor Segal,…
Microsoft has recently revealed a concerning escalation in cyberattacks targeting Ukraine’s digital infrastructure. This unprecedented wave of assaults coincided with Russia’s initial missile strikes last week, highlighting a strategic and calculated effort to disrupt critical services within the country. The tech giant’s Threat Intelligence Center (MSTIC) reported that these attacks…
Russian Hackers Breach Hewlett Packard Enterprise’s Email System Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) has reported a significant security breach, with indications that hackers linked to the Kremlin gained unauthorized access to its cloud email environment. The intruders are believed to have extracted mailbox data, targeting a subset of accounts within the…
The recent cybersecurity incidents involving Midnight Blizzard and Cloudflare-Atlassian have brought significant attention to the vulnerabilities affecting major Software as a Service (SaaS) platforms. These breaching events reveal the considerable risks associated with SaaS environments, where safeguarding sensitive data and application integrity poses ongoing challenges. The incidents highlight common attack…
Sure! Here’s a rewritten version of the content tailored to a US-based, tech-savvy professional audience focused on cybersecurity risks: Recent Cybersecurity Developments: Critical Vulnerabilities Discovered in Unity Affecting Game Developers In a concerning turn of events over the weekend, both Microsoft and the Steam gaming platform have responded to a…
In a troubling escalation of cyber threats, a new strain of destructive malware named CaddyWiper has been identified amidst ongoing military tensions in Ukraine. This recent attack, discovered by Slovak cybersecurity firm ESET, adds to the alarm surrounding persistent cyber assaults as the conflict endures. Diving into the specifics, CaddyWiper…
Google’s Threat Analysis Group (TAG) has identified a new initial access broker known as “Exotic Lily,” linked to a notorious Russian cybercrime group famed for its participation in Conti and Diavol ransomware operations. The emergence of this threat actor raises serious concerns regarding cybersecurity practices across multiple sectors. Exotic Lily…
Rise in Vulnerabilities Exploited in the Wild: Insights for Business Owners In 2024, a notable surge in reported exploited vulnerabilities has been recorded, with 768 identified CVEs actively exploited, marking a 20% increase from the 639 CVEs tracked in the preceding year. This statistic highlights a concerning trend for organizations…
Cyberwarfare / Nation-State Attacks, Fraud Management & Cybercrime ENISA Reports Significant Rise in Nation-State Hacking Over Last Year Akshaya Asokan (asokan_akshaya) • October 1, 2025 Image: Shutterstock The European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA) has revealed a worrying trend: nearly all EU member states have faced cyberattacks linked to nation-state…
