The cybersecurity landscape across Africa has reached a critical juncture, with cybercrime now accounting for more than 30 percent of all reported crimes in Western and Eastern Africa, according to INTERPOL’s newly released 2025 Africa Cyberthreat Assessment Report. This alarming…
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NetNerve – AI Powered PCAP Analysis to Detect Anomalies & Potential Threats
A groundbreaking cybersecurity solution called NetNerve has emerged as a game-changer in network threat detection, leveraging artificial intelligence to analyze Packet Capture (PCAP) files with unprecedented accuracy and speed. This innovative platform represents a significant advancement in proactive cybersecurity measures,…
Windows 11 Update Configuration Hangs During Update Scanning
Microsoft has released a critical Windows configuration update in June 2025 to address a significant issue affecting Windows 11 users worldwide. The update targets a persistent problem where the Windows Update scanning mechanism becomes unresponsive, preventing users from checking for…
Kubernetes NodeRestriction Vulnerability Allows Nodes to Bypass Resource Allocation Checks
A newly disclosed vulnerability in Kubernetes has been identified that could allow compromised nodes to bypass critical authorization checks within the container orchestration platform. The security flaw, tracked as CVE-2025-4563, affects the NodeRestriction admission controller and poses potential risks for…
Hacktivist Groups Attacking U.S. Companies & Military Domains Following Attacks on Iran
The cybersecurity landscape has witnessed dramatic escalation in hacktivist activities targeting U.S. infrastructure following geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Following U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities on June 21, 2025, multiple pro-Iranian hacktivist groups launched coordinated distributed denial-of-service (DDoS)…
Threat Actors Distribute Hacked Version of SonicWall’s SSL VPN NetExtender to Steal Sensitive Data
Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a sophisticated malware campaign targeting SonicWall’s SSL VPN NetExtender users through a meticulously crafted Trojanized version of the legitimate remote access software. The malicious campaign, operating through impersonated websites, distributes a modified version of NetExtender 10.3.2.27…
Chrome Security Update: Patch for 11 Vulnerabilities Enabling Malicious Code Execution
Google Chrome has released a critical security update addressing 11 vulnerabilities that could potentially allow malicious code execution on user systems. The Chrome 138.0.7204.49 stable channel update, announced on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, represents a significant security milestone as the…
Threat Actors Poison Search Results & Exploits Popularity of ChatGPT and Luma AI to Deliver Malicious Payloads
Cybercriminals are increasingly exploiting the widespread fascination with artificial intelligence tools, leveraging the popularity of platforms like ChatGPT and Luma AI to orchestrate sophisticated malware distribution campaigns. These threat actors have developed an intricate web of deceptive websites designed to…
CISA Releases Guide to Reduce Memory Safety Vulnerabilities in Modern Software Development
The CISA and the NSA have jointly released a comprehensive guide addressing one of the most persistent and dangerous classes of software vulnerabilities: memory safety issues. Published in June 2025, the document “Memory Safe Languages: Reducing Vulnerabilities in Modern Software…
Critical Kibana Vulnerabilities Allows Heap Corruption and Remote Code Execution
A severe heap corruption vulnerability in Kibana could let attackers achieve remote code execution using specially crafted HTML pages. The vulnerability, designated as CVE-2025-2135, stems from a Type Confusion flaw in the underlying Chromium engine and carries a maximum CVSSv3.1…