Programming is like cooking for DFIR analysts: some are gourmet chefs, while others microwave leftovers. Whether you’re a coding master or a shell script dabbler, understanding programming can help you break down complex problems into bite-sized chunks. So, grab your spatula, I mean, keyboard, and start coding!

Unit 42 researchers have discovered a series of cyberattacks targeting African financial institutions, selling access to others via the dark web. With a toolkit featuring PoshC2, Chisel, and Classroom Spy, these digital pranksters disguise themselves as legitimate apps, turning innocent software into a secret agent’s dream. Welcome to cybercrime, where nothing is as it seems!

Botnets have been busy updating their username and password game. Since 2018, they’ve gone from testing 10-20 combinations per IP to a whopping 50. They’re still not going for brain-busting complexity, though. Eight-character defaults like “password” or “3245gs5662d34” remain crowd favorites for these bots.

View CSAF: MICROSENS’ NMP Web+ has some vulnerabilities so eager to be exploited, they’re practically handing out invites. Attackers could gain system access, overwrite files, or even execute arbitrary code. Time to update to version 3.3.0 and lock those doors before the hackers RSVP.

View CSAF: AccuWeather and Custom RSS widget face a cross-site scripting vulnerability, allowing attackers to slip malicious links into RSS feeds. While Parsons and Aclara have patched it, on-premise users must act. CISA suggests minimizing internet exposure, using VPNs cautiously, and reviewing cybersecurity strategies—because no one wants a weather report with a side of cyber…

ControlID iDSecure On-premises users, brace yourselves! Vulnerabilities in versions 4.7.48.0 and prior are letting hackers crash the party with improper authentication, SSRF, and SQL injection. It’s like leaving your front door wide open with a “Welcome, Hackers!” mat. Update ASAP to avoid unwanted guests!

The EVLink WallBox from Schneider Electric is now the charging station equivalent of a horror movie cliché—easily hacked with low attack complexity. With CVSS v4 8.6, vulnerabilities allow attackers remote control, making it the surprise villain in your smart home saga. Time to upgrade before it charges you with more than electricity!

View CSAF: Schneider Electric’s Modicon Controllers are having a “bad hair day” with vulnerabilities like improper input validation and cross-site scripting. These flaws could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause denial-of-service conditions. It’s time to give these controllers a firmware makeover with the latest updates!

Delta Electronics CNCSoft is in hot water with a CVSS v4 score of 7.3 for out-of-bounds write vulnerabilities. It’s like inviting a hacker to your party and giving them the mic! They’re not fixing it, so lock down your systems, update your software, and keep your CNCSoft far from the Internet’s prying eyes.

View CSAF: Kaleris Navis N4 is in hot water with vulnerabilities that could make your IT department sweat more than a summer heatwave. With remote exploitation risks and sensitive data transmissions in the mix, it’s time to patch up with version 4.0 or follow the ultimate firewall choreography!

CISA released eight ICS advisories, offering the latest scoop on security issues and vulnerabilities. It’s like a tech soap opera for systems administrators, so grab your popcorn and dive into these thrilling advisories for all the juicy details!

Quest KACE SMA is facing a case of unauthenticated license replacement, leaving its system licenses as vulnerable as a piñata at a six-year-old’s birthday party. Users are urged to patch up with the latest versions before the licenses turn into digital pumpkins at midnight. CVE-2025-32978 is no joke!

Quest KACE users, update now! CVE-2025-32977 lets unauthenticated users upload backup files, potentially compromising system integrity. Thankfully, Quest has patched this critical flaw. Don’t let your system become a playground for malicious data injection—patch it up!

Quest KACE SMA has a 2FA bypass flaw, allowing authenticated users to skip TOTP-based security. It’s like being on a diet and finding a loophole in the cookie jar! Versions 13.0.385 and up have the fix. So, update now and keep your security as tight as your favorite pair of jeans!

A critical authentication bypass in Quest KACE SMA, CVE-2025-32975, lets attackers impersonate users with zero effort—no credentials required, just pure hacking prowess. Quest has issued patches, so update faster than your Wi-Fi drops at the worst moment!

RansomLord NG v1.0 is not just an anti-ransomware tool; it’s the digital superhero you didn’t know you needed. Armed with features like deweaponizing malware, it makes ransomware tremble. With a name like RansomLord, it’s probably wearing a cape—while effortlessly intercepting and terminating threats from 61 ransomware groups.

Yealink RPS vulnerabilities are leaking more than a broken faucet. We’ve got unauthorized access, missing input validation, and even rogue client certificates running wild! Yealink’s attempts at patching might need their own patch, but hey, at least they’re trying. Remember folks, security is like an onion—layer up!

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In a twist of cybersecurity comedy, a hard-coded username and password vulnerability from 2017 decided to make a grand reappearance, with “123” as the password. It seems hackers are still trying to crack open the IoT kingdom with a predictable combo reminiscent of a luggage lock. CVE-2017-17761, anyone?

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