Recent developments in cybersecurity have highlighted a worrying trend with the Windows New Technology LAN Manager (NTLM) protocol. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-24054, has been actively exploited, prompting the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) to add it to their Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog. With a CVSS score of 6.5, this medium-severity flaw involves NTLM hash disclosure via
The article addresses the significant security concerns surrounding the CVE-2025-24054 NTLM flaw in Microsoft Windows, especially considering its exploitation by various threat actors despite the availability of a security patch. Despite Microsoft’s release of a patch in March, attackers have exploited this vulnerability, leading to the exposure of authentication credentials. This write-up delves into the nature of the CVE-2025-24054 flaw,
Intel’s potential launch of the Bartlett Lake-S desktop CPUs has garnered significant attention, signaling a strategic response to recent market challenges. With the underwhelming performance of Intel’s Arrow Lake (ARL-S) CPUs in the desktop segment, there is a growing anticipation for these new processors to potentially rejuvenate the desktop market. Initial insights indicate that these CPUs might not just be
Recent revelations have unveiled a covert cyber espionage operation targeting European businesses with a sophisticated tool called BRICKSTORM. China-backed hackers have advanced their tactics by modifying this previously Linux-specific malware to now breach Windows-based systems. On April 15, NVISO, a European cybersecurity company, released an in-depth report, shedding light on the activities and implications of these new developments. The report
A new advanced malware technique named “Waiting Thread Hijacking” (WTH) has emerged, posing a significant threat to cybersecurity defenses. Disclosed on April 14, WTH represents an evolution of the known Thread Execution Hijacking approach but employs a more covert methodology to bypass detection by modern security solutions. Traditional process injection techniques allow attackers to embed malicious code within legitimate processes,
A newly discovered vulnerability in Windows Kerberos, identified as CVE-2025-29809, has highlighted severe security concerns for enterprise networks. This flaw permits authorized attackers to bypass security features and gain access to sensitive authentication credentials, potentially leading to significant breaches. Classified as “Important” with a CVSS score of 7.1, the issue was addressed by Microsoft in their latest April Patch Tuesday
The Seagate Ultra Compact SSD is a groundbreaking piece of hardware that effectively bridges the gap between traditional USB thumb drives and conventional external SSDs. This innovative device is available at a starting price of $99.99 for the 1TB model and $179.99 for the higher capacity 2TB version tested. Designed to combine the speed and capacity of USB 3.2 Gen
A critical zero-day vulnerability in the Windows Common Log File System (CLFS), identified as CVE-2025-29824, has been exploited to deploy ransomware targeting various sectors in the U.S., Europe, and the Middle East. This alarming vulnerability has allowed malicious actors to escalate privileges from standard user accounts, facilitating ransomware attacks that have widespread implications. Notably, sectors like IT and real estate
An advanced malware campaign has emerged, utilizing an updated variant of KoiLoader, a modular payload delivery system. Identified by cybersecurity researchers, this sophisticated attack leverages PowerShell scripts embedded in Windows shortcut (LNK) files to deliver various malicious payloads, specifically targeting info stealers such as Koi Stealer. This evolution of malware techniques highlights the increasing sophistication of cyber adversaries in their
In the evolving landscape of cybersecurity threats, the recent emergence of the PipeMagic ransomware has become a cause for concern, particularly for users of Windows operating systems. This alarming threat exploits a now-patched vulnerability within the Windows Common Log File System (CLFS), which has been tracked as CVE-2025-29824. The vulnerability is a privilege escalation bug that allows attackers to gain
In a significant move to enhance cybersecurity, Microsoft released its Patch Tuesday updates for April, addressing more than 130 Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs). Among these, a notably severe zero-day vulnerability, designated as CVE-2025-29824, has caught the attention of the cybersecurity community due to its active exploitation. This vulnerability, rooted in the Windows Common Log File System (CLFS), stems from
Microsoft recently released a significant security update, comprising patches for 126 vulnerabilities across its software products. This update is particularly noteworthy because it addresses critical flaws, including an actively exploited vulnerability in the Windows Common Log File System (CLFS). The scope and severity of these vulnerabilities vary widely, underscoring the diverse and complex nature of the threats. This proactive approach
