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Microsoft Patches 126 Flaws Including Actively Exploited Windows CLFS Vulnerability

Microsoft has released security fixes to address a massive set of 126 flaws affecting its software products, including one vulnerability that it said has been actively exploited in the wild. Of the 126 vulnerabilities, 11 are rated Critical, 112 are rated Important, and two are rated Low in severity. Forty-nine of these vulnerabilities are classified as privilege escalation, 34 as remote code

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Adobe Patches 11 Critical ColdFusion Flaws Amid 30 Total Vulnerabilities Discovered

Adobe has released security updates to fix a fresh set of security flaws, including multiple critical-severity bugs in ColdFusion versions 2025, 2023 and 2021 that could result in arbitrary file read and code execution. Of the 30 flaws in the product, 11 are rated Critical in severity - CVE-2025-24446 (CVSS score: 9.1) - An improper input validation vulnerability that could result in an

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Patch Tuesday, April 2025 Edition

Microsoft today released updates to plug at least 121 security holes in its Windows operating systems and software, including one vulnerability that is already being exploited in the wild. Eleven of those flaws earned Microsoft's most-dire "critical" rating, meaning malware or malcontents could exploit them with little to no interaction from Windows users.

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Microsoft Patches 125 Windows Vulns, Including Exploited CLFS Zero-Day

Patch Tuesday: Microsoft ships urgent cover for another WIndows CLFS vulnerability already exploited in the wild. The post Microsoft Patches 125 Windows Vulns, Including Exploited CLFS Zero-Day appeared first on SecurityWeek.

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Fortinet Urges FortiSwitch Upgrades to Patch Critical Admin Password Change Flaw

Fortinet has released security updates to address a critical security flaw impacting FortiSwitch that could permit an attacker to make unauthorized password changes. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-48887, carries a CVSS score of 9.3 out of a maximum of 10.0. "An unverified password change vulnerability [CWE-620] in FortiSwitch GUI may allow a remote unauthenticated attacker to modify

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Adobe Calls Urgent Attention to Critical ColdFusion Flaws

The Adobe Patch Tuesday rollout covers 54 vulnerabilities, including code execution issues in the oft-targeted Adobe ColdFusion software. The post Adobe Calls Urgent Attention to Critical ColdFusion Flaws appeared first on SecurityWeek.

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Amazon EC2 SSM Agent Flaw Patched After Privilege Escalation via Path Traversal

Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed details of a now-patched security flaw in the Amazon EC2 Simple Systems Manager (SSM) Agent that, if successfully exploited, could permit an attacker to achieve privilege escalation and code execution. The vulnerability could permit an attacker to create directories in unintended locations on the filesystem, execute arbitrary scripts with root privileges,

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Network Access Vendor Portnox Secures $37.5 Million Investment

Texas network access control startup closes a Series B round led by Updata Partners and brings the total raised to $60 million. The post Network Access Vendor Portnox Secures $37.5 Million Investment appeared first on SecurityWeek.

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Cryptocurrency Miner and Clipper Malware Spread via SourceForge Cracked Software Listings

Threat actors have been observed distributing malicious payloads such as cryptocurrency miner and clipper malware via SourceForge, a popular software hosting service, under the guise of cracked versions of legitimate applications like Microsoft Office. "One such project, officepackage, on the main website sourceforge.net, appears harmless enough, containing Microsoft Office add-ins copied from a

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Octane Raises $6.75M for Smart Contract Security Tech

San Francisco smart contract security startup closes a $6.75 million seed funding round led by Archetype and Winklevoss Capital. The post Octane Raises $6.75M for Smart Contract Security Tech appeared first on SecurityWeek.

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Vulnerability Management Firm Spektion Emerges From Stealth With $5 Million in Funding

Spektion has emerged from stealth mode with $5 million in seed funding for its vulnerability management solution. The post Vulnerability Management Firm Spektion Emerges From Stealth With $5 Million in Funding appeared first on SecurityWeek.

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BADBAZAAR and MOONSHINE: Spyware targeting Uyghur, Taiwanese and Tibetan groups and civil society actors

The NCSC and partners publish new information and mitigation measures for those at high risk from two spyware variants.

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BADBAZAAR and MOONSHINE: Technical analysis and mitigations

This advisory provides new and collated threat intelligence on two variants of spyware known as BADBAZAAR and MOONSHINE, and includes advice for app store operators, developers and social media companies to help keep their users safe.

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NCSC and partners share guidance for communities at high risk of digital surveillance

Spyware variants MOONSHINE and BADBAZAAR are being used to target mobile devices of individuals around the world.

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DNS: The Secret Weapon CISOs May Be Overlooking In the Fight Against Cyberattacks

While often relegated to a purely functional role, DNS offers unparalleled opportunities for preemptive defense against cyberattacks. The post DNS: The Secret Weapon CISOs May Be Overlooking In the Fight Against Cyberattacks appeared first on SecurityWeek.

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Anecdotes Raises $30 Million for Enterprise GRC Platform

Anecdotes has raised $55 million in an extended Series B funding round that brings the total raised by the company to $85 million.  The post Anecdotes Raises $30 Million for Enterprise GRC Platform appeared first on SecurityWeek.

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SAP Patches Critical Code Injection Vulnerabilities

SAP released 20 security notes on April 2025 patch day, including three addressing critical code injection and authentication bypass flaws. The post SAP Patches Critical Code Injection Vulnerabilities appeared first on SecurityWeek.

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Aurascape Banks Hefty $50 Million to Mitigate ‘Shadow AI’ Risks

Silicon Valley startup secures big investment from Menlo Ventures and Mayfield Fund to solve the “shadow AI” security problem. The post Aurascape Banks Hefty $50 Million to Mitigate ‘Shadow AI’ Risks appeared first on SecurityWeek.

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WhatsApp Vulnerability Could Facilitate Remote Code Execution

An update for the WhatsApp desktop app for Windows patches CVE-2025-30401, a spoofing vulnerability that could be used to trick users. The post WhatsApp Vulnerability Could Facilitate Remote Code Execution appeared first on SecurityWeek.

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ESET Vulnerability Exploited for Stealthy Malware Execution

A sophisticated APT tracked as ToddyCat has exploited an ESET DLL search order hijacking vulnerability for malware delivery. The post ESET Vulnerability Exploited for Stealthy Malware Execution appeared first on SecurityWeek.