The Medusa ransomware group has publicly disclosed 186.36 GB of compressed data, which they allege was stolen from Comcast Corporation, a prominent global media and technology entity based in the United States. As highlighted in an earlier report by Hackread.com, the group claimed to have infiltrated Comcast in late September…
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…
Identity & Access Management, Security Operations Microsoft Warns of Hackers Shifting Focus to Identity Compromises Akshaya Asokan (asokan_akshaya) • October 22, 2025 Image: Shutterstock In its annual cybersecurity report, Microsoft has alerted businesses about a significant increase in identity-based attacks, emphasizing that hackers are now more likely to “log in”…
Attack Surface Management, Security Operations Administering Response to NTLM Vulnerability Exploitation Greg Sirico • October 21, 2025 Image: Afansev Ivan/Shutterstock The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued an alert regarding an actively exploited vulnerability in the Server Message Block (SMB) protocol. This flaw, identified as CVE-2025-33073, has…
Microsoft has recently disclosed multiple security vulnerabilities affecting its AI, cloud services, enterprise resource planning systems, and Partner Center solutions. Among the vulnerabilities identified is a critical flaw that has already been exploited in the wild, raising alarms within the cybersecurity community. The most pressing concern is associated with a…
Microsoft recently disclosed the successful seizure of 42 malicious domains linked to a China-based cyber espionage group, targeting organizations in the United States and 28 other nations. This operation followed a legal warrant issued by a federal court in Virginia, affirming the need to counteract these threats. The group, referred…
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…
Recent investigations into the Qakbot malware, often described as a multi-faceted threat, have revealed its infection strategies, segmented into distinct components. Microsoft has characterized these “building blocks” as vital for the proactive detection and neutralization of this threat, aiming to enhance cybersecurity measures significantly. The Microsoft 365 Defender Threat Intelligence…
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…
