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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Edge Security Upgrade: Faster Scareware and Pop-Up Blocking
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How Zombie APIs Resurface and Expand Attack Paths
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Garden Bitcoin Bridge Breach: Validate Deposits and Harden Keys
Garden, a fast BTC bridge, was drained for roughly $11 million days after AML concerns surfaced about flows tied to prior thefts. Consequently, exchanges, market makers, and bridge integrators should validate exposure, add watchlists for tainted flows, and harden solver, deployer, and validator controls before operations resume.
CISA/NSA Guidance: Hardening Microsoft Exchange Servers Now
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State-Aligned Intrusion at a Telecom Provider: What to Triage First
A state-aligned intrusion at a major telecom networking provider underscores the risk of supplier compromise. Because the dwell time likely spanned months, defenders should validate identity access, check for lateral movement, and review customer-adjacent data paths. This analysis prioritizes triage, practical detections, and hardening actions.
Cloaking for AI: Detecting Poisoned Pages Before They Spread
AI-targeted cloaking feeds AI agents a different web than humans see. Learn the risks, detection tactics, and governance steps to keep answers trustworthy.