Critical Risk: BADCANDY Re-Infection on Unpatched IOS XE
BADCANDY continues to compromise exposed Cisco IOS XE devices via CVE-2023-20198. Close the web UI exposure, patch now, rotate credentials, and verify eradication.
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AWS Outage Forces Spotlight on Amazon Engineering Talent Loss
The recent outage at AWS’s US-EAST-1 region grounded dozens of major services and exposed a deeper issue: the loss of senior engineering expertise at Amazon. As widespread apps and platforms went offline, one question loomed large: Can the world’s largest cloud infrastructure sustain itself amid massive talent reductions? Below, we analyse the root causes, implications and lessons for infrastructure reliability.
Cisco Firewall Vulnerability CVE-20333 Allows RCE — Update Now
A 0-day buffer overflow vulnerability in Cisco ASA and FTD devices, exploitable via WebVPN, allows unauthenticated remote code execution. Cisco has released patches and issued guidance for mitigation.
ThreatsDay Bulletin: Spyware Alerts and Emerging Global Malware
This week’s ThreatsDay Bulletin highlights rising spyware alerts, global scanning activity, and new Linux backdoor threats essential insight for defenders and SOC teams.
Instagram Data Leak Exposes Sensitive Information of Millions
An Instagram data leak affecting roughly 17.5 million accounts highlights how large-scale data aggregation and third-party exposure continue to threaten user privacy.
Windows 10 ESU: KB5068781 fails with 0x800f0922 for some orgs
Some Windows 10 ESU devices fail to install the KB5068781 update, rolling back with error 0x800f0922. Microsoft now lists this as a known issue that affects subscription-activated ESU systems managed through the Microsoft 365 Admin Center. Track affected devices, verify ESU activation, and plan for a servicing fix.
Storm-0249’s Ransomware : What Security Teams Must Know
A chilling evolution: Storm-0249 has shifted from selling access to enabling full-blown ransomware campaigns. Their new combination of ClickFix social-engineering, fileless PowerShell and DLL sideloading dramatically increases stealth and persistence across enterprise environments.
ClayRat Android Spyware Expands Surveillance Reach
The newly discovered ClayRat Android spyware represents one of 2025’s most sophisticated state-sponsored mobile espionage tools. Designed to collect device data, intercept communications, and monitor app activity, ClayRat’s discovery highlights how Android remains a prime target in global intelligence operations.
China-Linked Actors Abuse DNS in Advanced Espionage Malware
A China-linked cyber espionage malware campaign demonstrates how attackers abuse DNS traffic to maintain stealthy, long-term command-and-control access.
Tim Cook Rumors: How Apple Is Quietly Preparing Its Next CEO
Reports suggest Apple is intensifying CEO succession planning as Tim Cook approaches a natural retirement window. This analysis looks at the Tim Cook retirement rumors, John Ternus’ rise as the likely successor and how a carefully staged transition could shape Apple’s next decade.