A sophisticated new botnet malware written in the Rust programming language has been discovered targeting vulnerable router devices worldwide. Dubbed “RustoBot” due to its Rust-based implementation, this malware exploits critical vulnerabilities in TOTOLINK and DrayTek router models to execute remote…
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Microsoft Boosts MSA Signing Service Security on Azure Following Storm-0558 Breach
In a significant security enhancement following last year’s high-profile Storm-0558 breach, Microsoft has completed the migration of its Microsoft Account (MSA) signing service to Azure confidential VMs. This development, detailed in Microsoft’s April 2025 Secure Future Initiative (SFI) progress report,…
Sophisticated WordPress Ad-fraud Plugins Generated 1.4 Billion Ad Requests Per Day
A major ad fraud operation known as “Scallywag” has been generating a staggering 1.4 billion fraudulent ad requests daily at its peak through deceptive WordPress plugins designed to monetize piracy websites. The sophisticated scheme, recently disrupted by HUMAN’s Satori Threat…
CISA Warns Threat Hunting Staff to Stop Using Censys & VirusTotal
Hundreds of Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) staff were notified this week that the organization is discontinuing critical cybersecurity tools used for threat hunting operations. Amid broader reductions across the cyber defense agency, CISA’s threat hunting division plans to…
HPE Performance Cluster Manager Vulnerability Allow Remote Attacker to Bypass Authentication
A critical vulnerability in Hewlett Packard Enterprise‘s Performance Cluster Manager has been identified, enabling attackers to remotely bypass authentication safeguards. The flaw, formally documented as CVE-2025-27086 with a high severity CVSS 3.1 score of 8.1, affects all HPCM versions up…
Critical Windows Update Stack Vulnerability Allows Code Execution & Privilege Escalation
A security flaw has been identified in the Windows Update Stack, exposing millions of Windows systems to the risk of unauthorized code execution and privilege escalation. Tracked as CVE-2025-21204, this vulnerability allows local attackers to gain SYSTEM-level access by manipulating…
Why CISOs Are Betting Big on AI, Automation & Zero Trust
CISOs are betting big on modern defenses as hybrid work, cloud migration, and advanced threats make traditional security frameworks obsolete. Ransomware, phishing, and AI-powered attacks now threaten data integrity and organizational survival. With global cybercrime costs projected to exceed $10…
Patching Vulnerabilities Faster Reduces Risks & Lower Cyber Risk Index
A significant correlation between vulnerability patching speed and reduced cybersecurity risks has emerged according to groundbreaking research released on March 25, 2025. Organizations implementing rapid patching protocols experienced a measurable decrease in their Cyber Risk Index (CRI), demonstrating the critical…
MITRE Launches New D3FEND CAD Tool to Create Precise Cybersecurity Scenarios
MITRE has officially launched its innovative Cyber Attack-Defense (CAD) tool as part of the comprehensive D3FEND 1.0 release. This new tool enables security practitioners to create structured, detailed cybersecurity scenarios grounded in the D3FEND ontology, transforming how organizations model and…
Bridging the Gap – CISOs and CIOs Driving Tech-Driven Security
In today’s hyper-connected business landscape, the convergence of technology and security has never been more critical. As organizations accelerate digital transformation, the roles of Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) and Chief Information Officers (CIOs) have become increasingly intertwined. CISOs are…