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Critical Windows Vulnerability CVE-2025-49690 Exposes Systems to Privilege Escalation Attacks
A newly discovered critical vulnerability in Windows' Capability Access Management Service (camsvc) could allow attackers to gain elevated privileges on affected systems. Designated as...
Detect and stop Microsoft 365 calendar phishing attacks now
Cybercriminals are constantly evolving their tactics, and one of the latest threats targeting Microsoft 365 users is calendar phishing. These attacks exploit the trust users place in their digital...
PDF-Based Callback Phishing: How Cybercriminals Exploit AI & Brand Trust
Cybercriminals are evolving their tactics, leveraging PDF-based callback phishing to bypass traditional email security measures. These attacks exploit AI-driven automation and brand impersonation,...
Microsoft 365 'Direct Send' Exploited in Sophisticated Phishing Attacks: What You Need to Know
Cybercriminals are increasingly exploiting Microsoft 365's "Direct Send" feature to launch highly convincing phishing attacks that bypass traditional email security measures. This sophisticated...
AI Cyber Assistant slashes Microsoft 365 phishing with 300% surge in cloud attacks
As cyber threats targeting cloud collaboration platforms surge, Hornetsecurity has launched its AI Cyber Assistant, a groundbreaking solution designed to fortify Microsoft 365 and Teams environments....
Microsoft DLP tools shield data from cascading supply chain breaches and Azure outages
The global IT landscape was rocked by a recent catastrophic outage, laying bare just how vulnerable even the most sophisticated digital infrastructures can be to the ripple effects of unforeseen...
Securing Nuance NDEP: How to Mitigate CVE-2025-47977 XSS Vulnerability
The Nuance Digital Engagement Platform (NDEP), a widely used customer interaction solution, has been found vulnerable to a critical cross-site scripting (XSS) flaw (CVE-2025-47977) that could allow...
Windows Security App Spoofing Vulnerability (CVE-2025-47956): Risks & Mitigation
A newly discovered spoofing vulnerability in Windows Security (CVE-2025-47956) exposes systems to potential privilege escalation attacks when attackers manipulate path handling. This local access...
Critical CVE-2025-47162 Vulnerability in Microsoft Office: How to Secure Your Systems
A newly discovered critical vulnerability, CVE-2025-47162, has sent shockwaves through the cybersecurity community, exposing millions of Microsoft Office users to potential attacks. This heap-based...
Critical Windows Vulnerability CVE-2025-32724 Exposes Systems to Denial of Service Attacks
Critical Windows Vulnerability CVE-2025-32724 Exposes Systems to Denial of Service Attacks A recently disclosed vulnerability in a core Windows component, the Local Security Authority Subsystem...
2025 Windows Security: Why Defender Beats Third-Party Antivirus Myths
When it comes to protecting Windows PCs, few areas are more surrounded by myth, misconception, and outdated advice than antivirus software. For decades, security-focused users swapped stories of...
Microsoft 365 faces top 2025 threats: AI phishing, ransomware & insider risks
As organizations increasingly rely on Microsoft 365 for productivity and collaboration, cyber threats targeting the platform continue to evolve at an alarming rate. In 2025, businesses face a perfect...