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Cyber Security

IXON VPN Vulnerabilities Pose Critical Security Risks

Recent revelations have brought to light severe security vulnerabilities in the IXON VPN client, posing significant risks across both Windows and Linux platforms. These vulnerabilities, highlighted by a comprehensive assessment from security firm Shelltrail, have underscored weaknesses that can lead to local privilege escalation (LPE). Three major vulnerabilities were identified: CVE-2025-ZZZ-01, CVE-2025-ZZZ-02, and CVE-2025-ZZZ-03, though the CVE identifications are still

April 28, 2025

End User Computing

Will Windows 11 25H2 Deliver a Smoother Update Experience?

As tech enthusiasts eagerly follow the latest developments from Microsoft, all eyes are on the anticipated release of Windows 11 version 25H2. Built on the lessons learned from previous updates, this version promises an enhanced user experience with a focus on reliability and performance. Early insights from Windows 11 preview builds have sparked discussions within the tech community. Found within

April 25, 2025

End User Computing

Is Windows 11 25H2 Just a Minor Update or Something Big?

The forthcoming release of Windows 11 25H2 is stirring curiosity among tech enthusiasts eager to discern whether it signifies a momentous leap forward or merely a modest enhancement. Rooted in Build 26200, this anticipated update is slated to arrive later in the year. Microsoft has a track record of alternating between major overhauls and more incremental tweaks, leading to discussions

April 25, 2025

Cyber Security

Is Your Data Safe? Commvault’s Critical Flaw Exposed

In a world where data is the lifeline of both businesses and individuals alike, the importance of cybersecurity cannot be overstated. Recently, a critical vulnerability in Commvault’s backup solutions has notably raised alarms in the field. This vulnerability, known as CVE-2025-34028, highlights the risks inherent in safeguarding data management systems. It involves a path traversal flaw in Commvault’s Command Center

April 25, 2025

Cyber Security

Is Your Commvault Command Center Vulnerable to Remote Code Execution?

A critical security vulnerability has been identified in the Commvault Command Center Innovation Release, specifically affecting version 11.38. Known as CVE-2025-34028, this vulnerability allows unauthenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary code, potentially leading to a complete system compromise. The flaw arises from a path traversal vulnerability that enables malicious ZIP files to be uploaded and expanded within the system, resulting

April 24, 2025

Cyber Security

Microsoft Enhances Security Post-Storm-0558 Breach with Major Initiatives

In response to the critical breach by the China-based nation-state group Storm-0558, Microsoft has embarked on an ambitious path to enhance the security of its signing services and overall system resilience. The breach, which highlighted significant vulnerabilities, prompted Microsoft to take substantial steps to secure its infrastructure. These measures aim to fortify Microsoft’s defenses against future cyber threats and restore

April 23, 2025

End User Computing

How Does Seelen UI Transform Your Windows Experience?

In an era where operating systems significantly impact productivity and user contentment, many find the standard look of Windows 10 and 11 lacking. This need for customization has led to tools like Seelen UI—a free software enhancing the Windows experience. With extensive customization options, Seelen UI transforms a basic desktop into a unique, stylish, and functional workspace. Even users with

April 22, 2025

Cyber Security

Urgent Patch Required: Windows NTLM Flaw Exploited in Recent Attacks

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

April 21, 2025

Cyber Security

Is Your Organization Safe from NTLM Flaw Exploitation?

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,

April 18, 2025

Hardware

Will Intel’s Bartlett Lake-S CPUs Revitalize the Desktop Market?

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

April 18, 2025

Cyber Security

China-Backed Hackers Target European Firms with New BRICKSTORM Malware

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

April 17, 2025

Cyber Security

Can Your EDR Handle the New Threat of Waiting Thread Hijacking?

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,

April 15, 2025