Microsoft’s February 2025 Patch Tuesday addresses a total of 63 security flaws across various products, including two zero-day vulnerabilities under active exploitation. These zero-day bugs reportedly allow attackers to escalate privileges on Windows systems without user interaction. The updates cover an extensive range of Microsoft software, from Windows OS components and Exchange Server to developer […]
Palo Alto Networks has released a new set of security patches addressing several vulnerabilities within its PAN-OS operating system, the backbone of its next-generation firewalls. These flaws range in severity but include at least one critical issue that could allow remote threat actors to gain unauthorised access or execute arbitrary code. According to initial advisories, […]
In this article, security researchers highlight how artificial intelligence (AI) is evolving social engineering tactics to an unprecedented level of sophistication. Using advanced algorithms, cybercriminals can quickly gather personal data, generate highly convincing messages, and personalise attacks to trick individuals and businesses. The article stresses the importance of proactive security measures, educating users about AI-based […]
New ‘WhoAmI’ Attack Targets AWS AMI Naming to Slip Malicious Images Into Cloud Deployments Introduction A recently discovered cybersecurity threat, referred to as the WhoAmI attack, is taking aim at Amazon Web Services (AWS). By manipulating the naming of Amazon Machine Images (AMIs), attackers can introduce harmful images into AWS instances. This tactic allows them […]
Meta Confirms Zero-Click WhatsApp Vulnerability on iOS Meta has publicly confirmed that WhatsApp, one of the world’s most-used messaging services, recently contained a serious zero-click vulnerability on iOS devices. This flaw allowed attackers to compromise a target’s smartphone without requiring the user to tap or open any link. How the Attack Worked A zero-click exploit […]
A recent article explores how quickly modern cybercriminals can crack various types of passwords. Thanks to advancements in hardware and new cracking techniques, the time it takes to breach weak or common passwords has drastically shortened. The piece highlights why basic combinations (like “123456” or “password”) are exceptionally vulnerable and how even seemingly complex passwords […]
A new ransomware strain is actively targeting VMware ESXi systems through a previously disclosed security flaw, according to a recent report. Attackers exploit unpatched servers running virtual machines, enabling them to encrypt large numbers of workloads swiftly. By focusing on the hypervisor rather than individual machines, criminals aim for maximum operational disruption. Security researchers indicate […]
A series of unpatched security flaws in the PHP-based Voyager admin panel has left numerous websites vulnerable to remote code execution and privilege escalation attacks. These weaknesses centre on insufficient input sanitisation and inadequate access controls, potentially enabling attackers to manipulate website databases or execute arbitrary commands. Despite awareness of these issues, no official fixes […]
DeepSeek AI Exposes Over 1 Billion Personal Records Through Misconfigured Database Summary: A misconfigured database belonging to DeepSeek AI, a company specialising in artificial intelligence-driven data analysis, was recently found leaking over 1.1 billion personal records. These records appear to include names, email addresses, phone numbers, and other sensitive information sourced from both public and […]
