The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has sounded the alarm over a newly identified malware dubbed “UMBRELLA STAND,” specifically targeting internet-facing FortiGate 100D series firewalls manufactured by Fortinet. This medium-sophistication malware, believed to be deployed through security vulnerabilities, is designed…
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Microsoft Enhances Defender for Office 365 with Detailed Spam and Phishing Analysis
Microsoft has announced a significant upgrade to its Defender for Office 365 platform, introducing a new AI-powered capability designed to provide unprecedented clarity into why emails are classified as spam, phishing, or clean. This enhancement, powered by large language models…
Microsoft Reduces Windows 11 24H2 Restore Point Retention from 90 to 60 Days
In a significant change for Windows 11 users, Microsoft has announced that, beginning with the June 2025 security update (KB5060842), system restore points in Windows 11 version 24H2 will now be retained for up to 60 days, down from the…
Steel Giant Nucor Suffers Cyberattack, IT Systems Breached
Nucor Corporation, the largest steel producer and recycler in North America, has confirmed it suffered a significant cybersecurity breach that disrupted operations across multiple facilities and led to the theft of limited company data. The incident, first disclosed in a…
Hackers Allegedly Selling Intelbras Router 0-Day Exploit on Dark Web Forums
A threat actor has reportedly put up for sale a previously unknown, or “zero-day,” exploit targeting Intelbras routers on dark web forums, raising significant concerns among cybersecurity professionals and end users. The alleged exploit leverages an undisclosed vulnerability, potentially enabling…
Microsoft Family Safety Now Blocking All Versions of Google Chrome
In a development that has left students, parents, and educators frustrated, Microsoft’s Family Safety feature is now blocking all versions of Google Chrome from launching on Windows devices. The issue, which first surfaced in early June, has persisted for over…
Former JBLM Soldier Admits Attempting to Leak U.S. Military Network Details to China
A former U.S. Army sergeant who served at Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) in Washington has pleaded guilty to federal charges after admitting he tried to deliver sensitive military secrets to Chinese authorities. Joseph Daniel Schmidt, 31, entered his plea in…
Windows Snipping Tool Now Lets Users Export Captures as GIFs
Microsoft has rolled out a significant update to its popular Snipping Tool, introducing the ability to export screen recordings as animated GIFs—a feature long requested by users and now available to Windows 11 Insiders in the Canary and Dev Channels.…
Critical Meshtastic Flaw Allows Attackers to Decrypt Private Messages
A severe cryptographic vulnerability in the popular open-source Meshtastic project allows attackers to decrypt private messages and hijack nodes across LoRa mesh networks. This flaw stems from duplicated encryption keys and insufficient randomness during key generation. The issue affects multiple…
Amazon EKS Flaws Expose AWS Credentials and Enable Privilege Escalation
Recent research has uncovered critical security flaws in Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS) that could expose sensitive AWS credentials and enable privilege escalation within cloud environments. The vulnerabilities, rooted in misconfigurations and excessive container privileges, highlight the ongoing challenges of…