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SonicWall fixed critical flaw in SMA 100 devices exploited in Overstep malware attacks

SonicWall addressed a critical vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-40599 (CVSS score of 9.1), in SMA 100 appliances SonicWall addressed a critical vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-40599 (CVSS score of 9.1), in SMA 100 appliances. Experts warn customers to check their installs for Indicators of Compromise (IoCs) associated with Overstep malware attacks. The issue is an authenticated arbitrary…

DSPM & AI Are Booming: $17.87B and $4.8T Markets by 2033

The DSPM market hit around $1.2 billion in 2024 and should grow to $4.5 billion by 2033 (≈16.5% CAGR). The AI sector is projected to swell from $189 billion in 2023 to $4.8 trillion by 2033. The tech realm is continually evolving. New tools are invented every day, and certain technologies are reaching market valuations that have never been seen before. This tectonic shift…

Stealth backdoor found in WordPress mu-Plugins folder

A new stealth backdoor has been discovered in the WordPress mu-plugins folder, granting attackers persistent access and control over compromised sites. Sucuri researchers found a stealthy backdoor hidden in WordPress’s “mu-plugins” folder. These plugins auto-run and allow attackers to stay hidden in admin, and maintain persistence. “must-use plugins” are special WordPress plugins that cannot be…

U.S. CISA adds CrushFTP, Google Chromium, and SysAid flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog

U.S. CISA adds CrushFTP, Google Chromium, and SysAid flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) added CrushFTP, Google Chromium, and SysAid flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog. Below are the descriptions for these flaws: CVE-2025-54309 CrushFTP Unprotected Alternate Channel Vulnerability CVE-2025-6558 Google Chromium ANGLE and GPU Improper Input…

U.S. CISA urges FCEB agencies to fix two Microsoft SharePoint flaws immediately and added them to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog

U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) adds two Microsoft SharePoint flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) added two Microsoft SharePoint flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog. Below are the descriptions for these flaws: CVE-2025-49704 Microsoft SharePoint Code Injection Vulnerability CVE-2025-49706 Microsoft SharePoint Improper Authentication Vulnerability This…

Malwarebytes Launches New Email Security Module

Malwarebytes, a provider of real-time cyberthreat protection, is expanding its ThreatDown portfolio by launching a new email security module meant to defend against email-based threats. IRONSCALE’s AI fueling new email protections ThreatDown Email Security, powered by IRONSCALES’s adaptive AI technology, manages both endpoint and email security from a single, unified console. The new email security…

Sophos fixed two critical Sophos Firewall vulnerabilities

Sophos addressed five Sophos Firewall vulnerabilities that could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code. Sophos has fixed five vulnerabilities (CVE-2025-6704, CVE-2025-7624, CVE-2025-7382, CVE-2024-13974, CVE-2024-13973) in Sophos Firewall that could allow an attacker to remotely execute arbitrary code. “Sophos has resolved five independent security vulnerabilities in Sophos Firewall. Every Critical and High severity vulnerability was…

Galactic Advisors on Addressing Vulnerabilities in the Channel

A short time ago, Galactic Advisors, a cybersecurity firm specializing in managed service provider (MSP) defense, discovered critical vulnerabilities in Kaseya’s Network Detective tool. Kaseya and Galactic partner to quickly address vulnerabilities Kaseya, a global provider of AI-powered IT management and cybersecurity software, worked closely with Galactic to identify and resolve two vulnerabilities in the…

Cynomi’s State of the vCISO: MSPs & MSSPs Expanding Services

Cynomi’s annual report on the adoption and development of virtual chief information security officer (vCISO) services highlights a surge in demand for partners to integrate these next-generation security offerings into their managed services. Plus, why AI is driving better outcomes for partners in security. The bottom line: report shows more demand for virtual CISO services…

Hardcoded credentials found in HPE Aruba Instant On Wi-Fi devices

Hardcoded credentials in HPE Aruba Instant On Wi-Fi devices, let attackers to bypass authentication and access the web interface. HPE disclosed hardcoded credentials in Aruba Instant On Wi-Fi devices that allow attackers to bypass login and access the web interface. The flaw tracked as CVE-2025-37103 (CVSS score of 9.8) impacts devices running firmware version 3.2.0.1…

Microsoft issues emergency patches for SharePoint zero-days exploited in “ToolShell” attacks

Microsoft patched an exploited SharePoint flaw (CVE-2025-53770) and disclosed a new one, warning of ongoing attacks on on-prem servers. Microsoft released emergency SharePoint updates for two zero-day flaws, tracked as CVE-2025-53770 and CVE-2025-53771, exploited since July 18 in attacks dubbed “ToolShell.” Both vulnerabilities only impact on-premises SharePoint Servers, threat actors could chain them for unauthenticated,…

U.S. CISA adds Fortinet FortiWeb flaw to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog

U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) adds Fortinet FortiWeb flaw to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) added Fortinet FortiWeb flaw, tracked as CVE-2025-25257, to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog. Hackers began exploiting the critical Fortinet FortiWeb flaw CVE-2025-25257 (CVSS score of 9.6) on the same day a proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit…

Authorities released free decryptor for Phobos and 8base ransomware

Japanese police released a free decryptor for Phobos and 8Base ransomware, letting victims recover files without paying ransom. Japanese authorities released a free decryptor for Phobos and 8Base ransomware, allowing victims to recover files without paying. Japanese police released the free decryptor for ransomware families, which was likely built using intel from a recent gang…

5 Features Every AI-Powered SOC Platform Needs in 2025

A modern AI-based SOC platform must adapt in real time to handle alert overloads and fast-moving threats, surpassing traditional SIEM tools. Modern security operations centers (SOCs) are under immense pressure. Analysts are overwhelmed, alert queues are overflowing, and attackers are moving faster than ever. Where once it was enough to have good visibility and a…

Broadcom patches critical VMware flaws exploited at Pwn2Own Berlin 2025

VMware patched flaws disclosed during the Pwn2Own Berlin 2025 hacking contest, where researchers earned $340,000 for exploiting them. Broadcom four vulnerabilities in VMware products demonstrated at Pwn2Own Berlin 2025. White hat hackers earned over $340,000 for VMware exploits, including $150,000 awarded to STARLabs SG for using an integer overflow flaw to compromise VMware ESXi. Below…

United Natural Foods Expects $400M revenue impact from June cyber attack

United Natural Foods Projects (UNFI) expects a $350–$400M sales hit from a June cyberattack, with $50–$60M in net income impact. United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI), the main distributor for Amazon’s Whole Foods, said the June 2025 cyberattack will slash its fiscal 2025 sales by $350 to $400 million. United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI) is a Providence, Rhode…

Cisco patches critical CVE-2025-20337 bug in Identity Services Engine with CVSS 10 Severity

Cisco warns of CVE-2025-20337, a critical ISE flaw (CVSS 10) allowing remote code execution with root privileges. Cisco addressed a critical vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-20337 (CVSS score of 10), in Identity Services Engine (ISE) and Cisco Identity Services Engine Passive Identity Connector (ISE-PIC). An attacker could trigger the vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the…

Operation Eastwood disrupted operations of pro-Russian hacker group NoName057(16)

International law enforcement operation disrupted the activities of the pro-Russia hacking group NoName057(16). European and U.S. authorities disrupted the activities of the pro-Russian hacktivist group NoName057(16) in Operation Eastwood. “Between 14 and 17 July, a joint international operation, known as Eastwood and coordinated by Europol and Eurojust, targeted the cybercrime network NoName057(16). Law enforcement and…

MSPs More Popular Than Ever for Security: Barracuda

A growing number of businesses now rely on managed service providers (MSPs) to handle cybersecurity complexity, according to a new study from Barracuda Networks. The 2025 MSP Customer Insight Report, commissioned by Barracuda Networks and conducted by Vanson Bourne, surveyed 2,000 IT and security decision makers across the Americas, Europe, and Asia-Pacific regions. The findings…

Salt Typhoon breach: Chinese APT compromises U.S. Army National Guard network

China-linked APT Salt Typhoon breached a U.S. Army National Guard unit’s network, accessed configs, and intercepted communications with other units. A DoD report warns that China-nexus hacking group Salt Typhoon breached a U.S. state’s Army National Guard network from March to December 2024. The APT stole network configs, admin credentials, and data exchanged with units…