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Microsoft‘s October Patch Tuesday: Addressing Critical Vulnerabilities In the latest Patch Tuesday update from Microsoft, the computing giant has flagged two zero-day vulnerabilities that are under active attack. These vulnerabilities impact Microsoft WordPad and Skype for Business and pose significant risks to vulnerable systems. Additionally, a critical-rated bug in Message Queuing could have severe consequences…
Microsoft‘s Patch Tuesday Update Addresses Zero-Day Vulnerabilities Microsoft‘s Patch Tuesday Update Addresses Zero-Day Vulnerabilities Introduction Microsoft‘s October Patch Tuesday update has addressed a total of 103 vulnerabilities, including two zero-day vulnerabilities that were actively being exploited. The vulnerabilities affect Microsoft WordPad, Skype for Business, and Message Queuing, among other products. The release also includes fixes…
Qualcomm Patches 3 Zero-Days Reported by Google Background In a recent announcement, US chip giant Qualcomm revealed that it has patched over two dozen vulnerabilities in its products, including three zero-days. These vulnerabilities were reported to Qualcomm by Google‘s Threat Analysis Group and Google Project Zero, who highlighted that the flaws may have been under…
Mobile & Wireless Predator Spyware Delivered to iOS, Android Devices via Zero-Days, MitM Attacks Background Google’s Threat Analysis Group has reported that the Predator spyware has been delivered to iPhones and Android devices through the exploitation of zero-day vulnerabilities in iOS and Chrome, as well as man-in-the-middle (MitM) attacks. Apple has released patches for the…
Apple Patches 3 Zero-Days Likely Exploited by Spyware Vendor to Hack iPhones The Vulnerabilities Apple announced on Thursday that it has released operating system updates to patch three newly discovered zero-day vulnerabilities. These vulnerabilities have likely been exploited by a spyware vendor to hack iPhones. The vulnerabilities are as follows: CVE-2023-41991: This vulnerability allows a…
Cyberwarfare Patch Tuesday: Microsoft (Finally) Patches Exploited Office Zero-Days Introduction In a long-awaited move, Microsoft has finally shipped patches for a series of vulnerabilities impacting Windows and Office users. These vulnerabilities, known as “zero-days,” were actively exploited by skilled attackers who used specially crafted Office documents to launch targeted code execution attacks. The attacks were…
The Importance of Internet Security The Threats We Face In an increasingly digital world, the importance of internet security cannot be overstated. The rapid advancement of technology has brought about numerous benefits, but it has also given rise to new risks and vulnerabilities that can have far-reaching consequences. Threats like malware, phishing, and zero-day vulnerabilities…
Microsoft Patches Four Zero-Days, Finally Takes Action Against Crimeware Kernel Drivers July 12, 2023 Microsoft released its July 2023 Patch Tuesday updates this week, addressing over 100 vulnerabilities, including four zero-day security holes. These zero-day vulnerabilities had already been exploited by cybercriminals, making it crucial for users to install the patches promptly. While the patches…
Microsoft‘s July Security Update: A Whopping 130 Vulnerabilities and Active Exploitation Microsoft‘s latest security update for July has addressed a staggering 130 unique vulnerabilities, five of which are already being actively exploited by attackers. The update covers a wide range of Microsoft products, including Windows, Office, .Net, Azure Active Directory, Printer Drivers, DMS Server, and…
Microsoft‘s June 2023 Patch Tuesday Addresses 69 Vulnerabilities Microsoft‘s Patch Tuesday security update for June 2023 has been released, containing patches for 69 vulnerabilities across its suite of products and software. This month’s update includes fixes for flaws that were previously submitted to the Zero Day Institute during the Pwn2Own competition held earlier this year…