Defending a Smart City is like trying to stop a toddler from spilling juice—impossible without help! Enter SCOPE, a new tool designed to help blue teams manage the chaos of cyber threats in Smart City Infrastructure. It’s technology-agnostic and built to handle emerging technologies. Sorry, toddlers not included.

Microsoft’s February 2025 security updates tackle 141 vulnerabilities, including four critical ones. Among these, the Windows Ancillary Function Driver for WinSock vulnerability (CVE-2025-21418) is actively exploited, posing a SYSTEM privilege escalation risk. Users are urged to prioritize patching this and other key vulnerabilities to protect their systems from potential threats.

Adobe has rolled out an update for Substance 3D Designer to tackle a critical vulnerability. While there’s no sign of wild exploits yet, it’s a good reminder that even digital artists should keep their software as updated as their creativity!

Apple has released iPadOS 17.7.5 to address security concerns, notably protecting against a sophisticated USB Restricted Mode bypass. Remember, updating your device is like flossing—easy to forget but crucial to avoid painful surprises. Check your settings, stay secure, and keep hackers at bay!

Apple’s latest update, iOS 18.3.1 and iPadOS 18.3.1, addresses a security issue involving USB Restricted Mode. Apparently, some individuals were targeted by hackers armed with a PhD in mischief. So, update now—unless you’re into living dangerously!

Paxton Net2 software is as secure as a screen door on a submarine! CVE-2024-55447 exposes an insecure backend allowing PII leaks and card cloning without physical access. The vendor’s response? Crickets. Best defense? Keep a close eye on who accesses the system. Remediation? Not in sight!

In a digital twist worthy of a sitcom, ChatGPT AI discovers a “security concern” in DeepSeek’s code. It turns out, not even AI is immune to classic coding blunders like cross-site scripting (XSS). As AI bots start training one another, should we laugh or worry? Either way, it’s a bug’s life!

CVE-2025-0411 in 7-zip is like a game of ZIP-ception gone wrong! Files extracted from nested ZIPs lose their Mark-of-Web, making security vanish faster than your weekend. Remember, 7-zip doesn’t propagate MoW by default—you’ve got to enable it manually. Who knew unzipping could be such an adventure?

Join Didier Stevens at the Internet Storm Center for Network Monitoring and Threat Detection In-Depth in Baltimore, March 3rd-8th, 2025. It’s a thrilling event featuring the latest in threat feeds and TCP/UDP port activity. Perfect for those who want to catch hackers while they’re busy trying to hack their lunch.

Setting up a multisig wallet on the TRON network isn’t a free ride; it costs about $23 or 100 TRX. Just when you thought you’d found a loophole, TRON swoops in with the bill. Who knew digital security came with a price tag?

CISA teams up with industry allies to tackle the deserialization vulnerability CVE-2025-0994 in Trimble’s Cityworks Server AMS. This flaw could let cyber tricksters execute remote code on Microsoft IIS servers. Pro tip: Update your systems faster than you can say “cybersecurity breach” and stay off the exploited vulnerabilities list!

SSL 2.0 turns 30, but over 422,000 servers still party like it’s 1995! Despite its deprecation, this outdated protocol continues to linger online, proving that some tech relics just refuse to retire. Let’s hope these servers finally get the retirement memo and stop crashing the modern security party.

Join Jan Kopriva as the Handler on Duty at the Internet Storm Center, where the threat level is as calm as a cat’s nap—green. Dive into our diaries, podcasts, and more to stay ahead of the cyber game. Don’t miss our upcoming class on Network Monitoring and Threat Detection in Baltimore, March 3-8, 2025!

Attention, tech aficionados: Schneider Electric’s EcoStruxure Power Monitoring Expert has a vulnerability that lets attackers remotely execute code. It’s like leaving your front door unlocked, but for your server. The fix? Update your software and follow cybersecurity best practices, because nobody wants a hacker rummaging through their digital fridge. View CSAF for more details.

Anti-debugging techniques in Python can make malware analysis feel like a dance-off with a particularly evasive partner. This script features everything from self-mutation to infinite loops and memory tampering, all in a bid to frustrate those pesky malware analysts. Get ready to sharpen your debugging skills or just enjoy the chaos!

Stay ahead of cyber threats with Cisco software upgrades! Regularly check Cisco Security Advisories to dodge vulnerabilities and ensure your devices are all systems go. If your memory’s feeling foggy, or your hardware’s acting up, Cisco Technical Assistance Center has your back.

Cisco IOS and IOS XE Software SNMP vulnerabilities might have attackers grinning as they cause denial-of-service conditions with a single crafted request. Cisco’s working on fixes, but in the meantime, don’t share your SNMP community strings like they’re your grandma’s secret cookie recipe. Stay tuned for updates, and maybe invest in a stress ball.

Thinking of a software upgrade? Remember, Cisco products need memory like a goldfish needs water. Check Cisco Security Advisories for vulnerabilities and ensure your gear is ready. If in doubt, call Cisco TAC, because nothing says “help me” like panicking over a software update!

Cisco ISE vulnerabilities are playing hard to get. Each stands alone, with one letting attackers execute commands as a root user and the other bypassing authorization to wreak havoc. Remember, to exploit these, attackers need read-only credentials. Cisco has updates, but no workarounds, so brace yourself for some upgrade action!

When upgrading Cisco products, always check the Cisco Security Advisories for exposure and solutions. Ensure your devices have enough memory and your configurations are supported. If confused, don’t hesitate to contact Cisco TAC. Remember, your software’s memory isn’t like your own—upgrading it won’t magically make it remember where you left your keys!