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Should Older Vulnerabilities Still Be a Priority for Cybersecurity?
Cyber Security
Should Older Vulnerabilities Still Be a Priority for Cybersecurity?

In the realm of cybersecurity, the challenge of managing numerous vulnerabilities is ever-present.In a decisive move aimed at improving efficiency, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) recently introduced a new protocol. This protocol marks all Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs) registered before January 1, 2018, as “deferred” within the National Vulnerability Database (NVD). The NVD is an essential

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How Can UK SMEs Tackle Rising Cybersecurity Threats?
Cyber Security
How Can UK SMEs Tackle Rising Cybersecurity Threats?

The alarming rise in cyber-attacks on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) poses a severe threat to their financial stability and operational integrity.With inadequate cybersecurity measures costing UK SMEs a staggering £3.4bn annually, the need for robust and comprehensive defenses has never been more crucial. The cost of a single cyber-attack on a small business now averages around £3,398, while for

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WordPress Sites at Risk: Uncanny Automator Plugin Vulnerability
Cyber Security
WordPress Sites at Risk: Uncanny Automator Plugin Vulnerability

Over 50,000 WordPress websites are facing a critical security threat due to a vulnerability in the Uncanny Automator plugin, enabling authenticated users to execute privilege escalation attacks.This vulnerability, a concern for administrators who rely on maintaining secure WordPress ecosystems, allows subscribers with minimal access to elevate their privileges to the administrator level, presenting significant risks if not addressed promptly. Critical

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Are Chinese Hackers Exploiting Ivanti’s Critical Vulnerability?
Cyber Security
Are Chinese Hackers Exploiting Ivanti’s Critical Vulnerability?

The recent revelation of a critical vulnerability in Ivanti’s Connect Secure (ICS) software has captured widespread attention, particularly due to its active exploitation by a Chinese state-sponsored threat actor known as UNC5221.The vulnerability, identified as CVE-2025-22457, initially appeared low-risk but has been leveraged for remote code execution. This incident underscores broader global trends in cyber intrusions, particularly those involving nation-state

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Fast Flux Threats: U.S. and International Cyber Agencies Issue Warning
Cyber Security
Fast Flux Threats: U.S. and International Cyber Agencies Issue Warning

In an alarming development for cybersecurity, US and international agencies have issued a joint warning about the growing threat posed by Fast Flux techniques.Fast Flux, a method utilized by malicious actors, obscures the locations of their servers by continuously changing DNS records, such as IP addresses. This sophisticated technique leads to resilient, highly available command and control (C2) infrastructures, complicating

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Cyber Attacks Target Ukraine Amid Conflict with Russia
Cyber Security
Cyber Attacks Target Ukraine Amid Conflict with Russia

The volatile situation between Ukraine and Russia continues to embolden cybercriminal groups to launch audacious attacks.These attacks target critical infrastructure and state administration bodies in Ukraine with a specific intent to steal sensitive data. The Computer Emergency Response Team of Ukraine (CERT-UA) has reported multiple incidents involving sophisticated malware designed to breach systems and harvest crucial data.Recent cyber campaigns utilizing

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Are Your Network Devices Safe? CVE-2025-22457 Poses High Risk
Cyber Security
Are Your Network Devices Safe? CVE-2025-22457 Poses High Risk

On April 3, 2025, Ivanti disclosed a critical vulnerability, CVE-2025-22457, affecting several of its products, including Connect Secure, Pulse Connect Secure, Ivanti Policy Secure, and ZTA Gateways.This severe flaw, with a CVSS score of 9.0, is actively being exploited by attackers, posing significant risks to organizations using Ivanti’s VPN and network access solutions. The vulnerability, identified as a stack-based buffer

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How Is AI Changing the Cybersecurity Battlefield?
Cyber Security
How Is AI Changing the Cybersecurity Battlefield?

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the field of cybersecurity, presenting a landscape where it acts as both a resolute defender and an advanced threat. As the proliferation of digital technology continues unabated, AI emerges as a critical ally that can enhance security measures while also being co-opted by malicious actors to carry out sophisticated attacks. This duality places organizations under

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Halting Lateral Movement: New Strategies to Combat Modern Ransomware
Cyber Security
Halting Lateral Movement: New Strategies to Combat Modern Ransomware

The recent federal advisories from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), the FBI, and the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC) have shed light on the critical importance of halting lateral movement in critical infrastructure networks. This issue is particularly urgent in the context of modern ransomware threats such as Ghost ransomware, also known as Cring. Ransomware groups

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Can Europe Lead the Global Race in 6G Development and Deployment?
Networking
Can Europe Lead the Global Race in 6G Development and Deployment?

6G is the upcoming generation of wireless technology, following 5G. While 5G focuses on faster speeds, lower latency, and improved capacity, 6G aims to be even faster, provide more connectivity, and offer ultra-low latency, reaching sub-millisecond levels. What truly sets 6G apart is its integration with cutting-edge technologies like AI and quantum computing, enhancing its capabilities substantially compared to 5G.

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Is Your Ivanti System Safe from the Resurge Malware Exploit?
Cyber Security
Is Your Ivanti System Safe from the Resurge Malware Exploit?

Ivanti’s Connect Secure, Policy Secure, and ZTA Gateway products have come under scrutiny due to a recent malware threat identified by the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). Security experts have raised alarms regarding the Resurge malware exploit, which targets a critical stack-overflow bug known as CVE-2025-0282. This flaw allows unauthorized remote code execution, posing a significant risk to

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Can Apache Tomcat Vulnerability CVE-2025-24813 Lead to RCE?
Cyber Security
Can Apache Tomcat Vulnerability CVE-2025-24813 Lead to RCE?

The recent discovery of the CVE-2025-24813 vulnerability in Apache Tomcat has sent ripples through the cybersecurity community. This critical flaw allows attackers to achieve remote code execution (RCE) on compromised servers, posing a significant threat to organizations that rely on Apache Tomcat for web server management. CVE-2025-24813 impacts specific versions of Apache Tomcat: 9.0.0-M1 to 9.0.98, 10.1.0-M1 to 10.1.34, and

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