Peek into Monthly Vulnerabilities October 2024
Blog In October 2024, we were aware of a series of high-risk Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs) for organizations and users. Such vulnerabilities, when taken advantage of, can allow attackers to gain root access and execute data breach, service disruption and other attacks. In this blog, we’ll dive into the top 10 CVEs for October […]
Cyber Street’s Nightmare: Halloween Exposes Fresh Cyber Threats
Blog As Halloween nears, we usually consider outfits, spooky dwellings, and lively parties. However, cybercriminals see it as a chance to carry out fresh attacks by taking advantage of the festive mood and lack of focus. This year’s Halloween Cyber Threat Report reveals a variety of concerning cyber dangers, such as complex phishing schemes, focused […]
X-ZIGZAG RAT
Blog X-ZIGZAG RAT: Unraveling the Tactics of a Sophisticated RAM-Based Threat Cyber threats continue to evolve, and one of the most recent and sophisticated examples is the X-ZIGZAG RAT. Detected by ThreatMon in 2024, this malware targets Windows systems using advanced techniques to evade detection, such as operating entirely in RAM and employing complex sandbox […]
Peek into Monthly Vulnerabilities: September 2024
Blog The month of September 2024 is exceptional for the many high-severity flaws that may hurt organizations and individual users. Several key Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs) were published during this month, which could potentially grant attackers easy access to target systems. As we delve into these flaws, it is evident to notice that more […]
Fortinet Data Breach: A Wake-Up Call for Cybersecurity Firms
Blog Fortinet, a multinational cybersecurity firm and the world’s seventh largest retail IT company, has confirmed that it’s been hacked, according to reports. The news of this major breach at a company whose business model is built on keeping corporate networks safe is an ominous sign of where digital security is headed now. The company’s […]
Peek into Monthly Vulnerabilities: August 2024
Blog August 2024 again saw an uptick in the number of vulnerability disclosures, with several commonly exploited Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs) across several platforms. Risk levels may be high, particularly on an enterprise scale, but the number of exploits seen this month demonstrates that there are active attempts to prevent them. This was another […]
Peek into Monthly Vulnerabilities: July 2024
Blog July 2024 is not a normal reporting month as 22,254 Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs) were reported in the middle of it, but only %0.91 had been weaponized. There were 79,000 new vulnerabilities reported in the first six months of 2024, which isn’t the actual number, but even if it is, it’s a staggering %12 of last […]
CrowdStrike Update Halts the Systems: CyberSpace Ripple Effect
Blog 1.CrowdStrike Windows Outage: What Happened? A recent CrowdStrike update caused severe disruptions, including high CPU usage on macOS systems and the Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) on Windows systems. These issues affected hundreds of systems globally, leading to operational standstills in various sectors, including broadcasting, aviation, and transportation. 2. When Did the Disruption Occur? […]
Peek into Monthly Vulnerabilities: June 2024
Blog As more and more vulnerabilities and security flaws have surfaced throughout the rapidly changing cyber landscape, the need to keep an eye on our cybersecurity has become more keenly felt than ever before. The patching requirements of good cyber hygiene mandate that your chain is in good working order. To be effective, every security […]
Polyfill.io Supply Chain Attack: How Over 100,000 Websites Were Compromised and What You Need to Know
Blog The Polyfill.io Scandal: What Happened? A highly used open-source JavaScript library, Polyfill.io helps to enable older browsers to implement modern web functionalities. This highly trusted service has recently been compromised, leading to massive supply chain attacks affecting over 100,000 websites. The rogue changed from reoriented users to scam and malicious sites. Researchers did issue […]