What’s the only thing cooler than building something electronic? That’s right — wearing it proudly for all to see. But maybe you’re not into wearables. Maybe it’s because you’re afraid of sewing, or simply scared that you won’t be able to launder that blinkenshirt you’ve always wanted to make. Well, the undisputed queen of wearables…

A Web Application Firewall (WAF) is a security solution designed to protect web applications by monitoring, filtering, and blocking malicious HTTP/S traffic. Operating at the OSI model’s application layer (Layer 7), a WAF acts as a reverse proxy between users and web applications, analyzing incoming requests and outgoing responses to identify and mitigate potential threats.…

A new threat to cybersecurity has emerged in the form of Devil-Traff, a bulk SMS platform designed to facilitate large-scale phishing campaigns. Leveraging advanced features such as sender ID spoofing, API integration, and support for malicious content, this platform has become a favorite tool for cybercriminals worldwide. Phishing attacks often begin with a seemingly legitimate…

As organizations increasingly adopt Infrastructure as Code (IaC) to automate and manage their cloud environments, ensuring the security of these configurations has become a critical priority. IaC allows teams to define infrastructure using code, enabling rapid deployment and scalability, but it also introduces risks such as misconfigurations and vulnerabilities that can expose systems to attacks.…

A new phishing campaign targeting Microsoft advertisers has been uncovered, leveraging malicious Google Ads to steal credentials. This attack follows a similar campaign targeting Google Ads accounts, illustrating the ongoing threat of malvertising in the digital advertising ecosystem. The attackers used Google’s sponsored search results to impersonate Microsoft Ads (formerly Bing Ads). These fraudulent ads…

A sophisticated race condition vulnerability affecting Windows 11 (x64) kernel operations, highlighting ongoing concerns about kernel-level security in modern operating systems. These race conditions, which stem from the operating system’s inability to synchronize shared resources during concurrent operations properly, could potentially allow attackers to escalate privileges, execute arbitrary code, or crash critical systems. The vulnerabilities…

The recent release of Windows 11 version 24H2 has introduced a range of new features and updates, but it has also raised significant cybersecurity concerns. A longstanding malware technique known as Process Hollowing or RunPE has encountered compatibility issues on this latest Windows update, leading to broader discussions about the evolving landscape of cybersecurity. Process…

Welcome to this week’s Cybersecurity Newsletter, which presents the latest updates and key insights from the continuously evolving domain of cybersecurity. In the fast-paced digital environment of today, it is imperative to remain informed, and our objective is to provide you with the most relevant information to navigate these challenges effectively. This edition emphasizes emerging…

February 1 marks National Change Your Password Day, a timely initiative to combat escalating cyber risks by promoting stronger password practices. With hacking incidents surging globally, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) emphasizes the critical role of multi-factor authentication (MFA) in safeguarding digital accounts. Despite annual reminders to update passwords, weak or reused credentials remain rampant. Research shows that AI can crack 45% of…

The notorious WantToCry ransomware group leverages misconfigured Server Message Block (SMB) services to infiltrate networks and launch widespread attacks. The weaknesses in SMBs, such as weak credentials, outdated software, and poor security configurations, are providing attackers with an easy entry point through which attackers exploit publicly exposed network drives and NAS (Network-Attached Storage) devices. Once…