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CVE-2025-2636: Critical Local File Inclusion Flaw in InstaWP Connect Plugin Puts 500K+ WordPress Sites at Risk

A critical vulnerability in InstaWP Connect, a popular WordPress plugin with over 500,000 active installations, has exposed millions of websites to remote code execution (RCE)...

GISEC Global 2025: Why the Middle East’s Premier Cybersecurity Event Is a Must-Attend

The 14th edition of GISEC Global, the Middle East & Africa’s largest cybersecurity event, is set to take place from 6-8 May 2025 at...

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How to Maximize Your ROI at GISEC 2025: A Vendor’s Guide

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Microsoft’s Secure Future Initiative: A 2025 Blueprint for Cybersecurity Resilience

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GISEC 2025 Unpacked: 10 Must-Attend Sessions for CISOs, Startups, and Tech Leaders

Where the Cybersecurity Elite Converge. GISEC Global, the Middle...

Fortinet Vulnerabilities Under Siege: How Known Flaws Became a Cybercriminal Goldmine in 2025

In April 2025, cybersecurity professionals were once again reminded...

10 Critical Bugs Found in Perplexity AI’s Chatbot Android App Expose Major Security Flaws

In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, artificial intelligence (AI)...

Operation Endgame: Law Enforcement’s Continued Crackdown on Cybercrime

In May 2024, Operation Endgame marked a significant milestone...

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Fortressing Your Business Data: Top 10 Most Secure ERP Systems in 2024

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Bunnings Faces Privacy Backlash Over Facial Recognition Technology Use

Bunnings Group Limited, a prominent retail chain in Australia,...

Taking Actions To Protect Children: Australia’s Stand Against Kids Social Media Risks

The rapid rise of social media has transformed communication,...

Navigating Privacy and AI: Guidance from the Australian Office of Information Commissioner

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How to Maximize Your ROI at GISEC 2025: A Vendor’s Guide

GISEC Global 2025, scheduled from May 6–8 at the Dubai World Trade Centre, stands as the Middle East and Africa’s largest cybersecurity event. With...

ConfusedComposer: How a GCP Privilege Escalation Flaw Exposed Cloud Composer to Takeover

A Critical Orchestration Misstep in Google Cloud. In March 2025, Tenable Research uncovered ConfusedComposer, a privilege escalation vulnerability in Google Cloud Platform (GCP) that...

Microsoft’s Secure Future Initiative: A 2025 Blueprint for Cybersecurity Resilience

To Redefining Enterprise Security at Scale, Microsoft recently released its second Secure Future Initiative (SFI) progress report, detailing unprecedented advancements in securing its ecosystem,...

CVE-2025-2636: Critical Local File Inclusion Flaw in InstaWP Connect Plugin Puts 500K+ WordPress Sites at Risk

A critical vulnerability in InstaWP Connect, a popular WordPress plugin with over 500,000 active installations, has exposed millions of websites to remote code execution...

GISEC 2025 Unpacked: 10 Must-Attend Sessions for CISOs, Startups, and Tech Leaders

Where the Cybersecurity Elite Converge. GISEC Global, the Middle East and Africa’s largest cybersecurity event, returns to Dubai World Trade Centre from 6-8 May...

Strategic Alliance: SCSC and Fortinet Join Forces to Bolster Sharjah’s Cybersecurity Ecosystem

A Landmark Partnership for Digital Resilience. In a significant move to strengthen the United Arab Emirates' cyber defenses, the Sharjah Cyber Security Center (SCSC)...

AI vs. Cybercriminals: How GISEC 2025 Tackles the Escalating AI Arms Race

The rise of artificial intelligence has ushered in a new era of cyber warfare one where attackers and defenders are locked in an escalating...

APT29’s GRAPELOADER Onslaught: New Russian-Backed Phishing Campaign Targets European Diplomats

A Vintage Cyberattack with a Malicious Aftertaste. In April 2025, cybersecurity researchers at Check Point Research (CPR) uncovered a sophisticated phishing campaign targeting European...

Trojanized Messaging Apps and Budget Android Devices: A Perfect Storm for Cryptocurrency Theft

In an era where digital communication and cryptocurrency transactions are ubiquitous, the security of our devices and applications is paramount. Recent investigations have uncovered...

End of an Era? MITRE’s CVE Project Faces Uncertain Future After Funding Loss

U.S. government is set to discontinue funding for MITRE's Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) program, effective April 16, 2025. Since 1999, this program has...

Fortinet Vulnerabilities Under Siege: How Known Flaws Became a Cybercriminal Goldmine in 2025

In April 2025, cybersecurity professionals were once again reminded of a harsh truth: patching is not optional it’s a frontline defense. Fortinet, a globally...

Gleaming Pisces Exploits Python Ecosystem to Deliver PondRAT Malware Targeting Developers

A new cyber threat has emerged, targeting software developers through malicious Python packages. The North Korea-linked advanced persistent threat (APT) group known as Gleaming...

Meta’s AI Training in Europe: Navigating Privacy, Compliance, and Cultural Nuance

In April 2025, Meta Platforms announced the resumption of training its artificial intelligence (AI) models using publicly available content from adult users in the...

Spyware Surge: Kaspersky Reports 14% Rise in Attacks on African Businesses at GITEX Africa 2025

At GITEX Africa 2025 in Morocco, cybersecurity giant Kaspersky unveiled alarming findings from its latest Africa Cyberthreat Landscape Report, revealing a 14% increase in...

Palo Alto Networks Alerts: Brute-Force Assaults on PAN-OS GlobalProtect Gateways Signal Heightened Threat Landscape

In a stark reminder of the evolving threat landscape, Palo Alto Networks has recently reported a surge in brute-force login attempts targeting PAN-OS GlobalProtect...

Fortinet Warns: Attackers Retain FortiGate Access Post-Patching via SSL-VPN Symlink Exploit

On April 10, 2025, Fortinet issued an urgent security advisory detailing a sophisticated post-patching exploit in FortiGate devices. Cybercriminals are leveraging a newly uncovered...

10 Critical Bugs Found in Perplexity AI’s Chatbot Android App Expose Major Security Flaws

In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, artificial intelligence (AI) applications are pushing technological boundaries while simultaneously introducing new vulnerabilities. Recently, security researchers identified ten...

MorphoBlue Frontend Vulnerability Exploited for $2.6 Million: A Wake-Up Call for DeFi Security​

On April 11, 2025, the decentralized finance (DeFi) community was shaken by a significant exploit targeting MorphoBlue, a prominent DeFi protocol. An attacker, identified...

100,000+ WordPress Sites at Risk: Administrative User Creation Vulnerability in SureTriggers Plugin Exposes Critical Weakness

A critical vulnerability has been identified in the popular SureTriggers WordPress plugin, affecting over 100,000 active installations. This vulnerability enables unauthenticated attackers to create...

Hackers Compromise 150,000 Emails in U.S. Treasury’s OCC Email Breach

A significant cybersecurity incident, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) disclosed that unauthorized actors had accessed...

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Fortinet Vulnerabilities Under Siege: How Known Flaws Became a Cybercriminal Goldmine in 2025

In April 2025, cybersecurity professionals were once again reminded...

SonicWall Urges Immediate Action as PoCs for Critical SSLVPN Flaw Surface

SonicWall has issued an urgent warning following the public...

Securing Your Network: New Builds Released to Address CVE-2024-12284 in NetScaler Console

On February 18, 2025, Cloud Software Group announced the...
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Bug Bounty Bonanza: WazirX Launches Program After $230 Million Cyberattack

In the ever-changing landscape of cybersecurity, the Indian cryptocurrency...

Why Your Company Needs a Bug Bounty Program: A Proactive Approach to Cybersecurity

In today's ever-evolving digital landscape, cybersecurity threats are a...

Big Bucks for Bugs: Google’s $10 Million Bug Bounty Award and Lessons for Responsible Disclosure

In the ever-evolving battle against cybercrime, bug bounty programs...
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CQR Secures $3 Million Investment to Revolutionize OT Cybersecurity in Critical Infrastructure

As a groundbreaking move to transform the operational technology...

Aircraft Collision Avoidance Systems is Vulnerable to Un-patchable Flaws : CISA

American Cyber Défense Agency (CISA) has warned about flaws...
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