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What is the IoMT and How is it Secured?
Posted on 13 Jun 2025
The Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) is expanding, connecting medical devices for real-time patient data collection and analysis. While offering benefits like remote monitoring and cost reduction, IoMT faces challenges including security risks, interoperability, and data ownership. Effective security measures are essential to protect patient data as IoMT evolves. ...
How to Create a Strong Password in 2025
Posted on 12 Jun 2025
A strong password is crucial for online security, mitigating risks from cybercriminals. It should be long, complex, and unpredictable. Best practices include using randomly generated passwords, passphrases, and password managers for secure storage. Alternative methods like biometrics enhance safety further. Effective management of credentials strengthens overall cybersecurity. ...
Google Fixes Critical Vulnerability Exposing Phone Numbers to Brute-Force Attacks
Posted on 11 Jun 2025
A security vulnerability in Google's account recovery system, identified by researcher "brutecat," allowed potential brute-force attacks on linked phone numbers, posing risks of SIM-swapping. Google addressed the issue by removing the flawed recovery form. The incident underscores the need for robust recovery mechanisms and enhanced security measures, like two-factor authentication. ...
Microsoft June 2025 Patch Tuesday: 66 Flaws Fixed, One Exploited Zero-Day
Posted on 10 Jun 2025
In June 2025, Microsoft released security updates for 66 vulnerabilities, including one zero-day. Ten are classified as critical, mainly related to remote code execution and privilege elevation. Organizations should prioritize patching systems exposed to SMB and WebDAV traffic. Major vendors like Adobe and Cisco also issued important updates. ...
Microsoft June 2024 Patch Tuesday Fixes 51 Vulnerabilities, Addresses DNS KeyTrap Disclosure
Posted on 10 Jun 2025
In June 2024, Microsoft addressed 51 vulnerabilities, including 18 RCE flaws, with one critical patch for a MSMQ vulnerability. A zero-day DNS flaw was also fixed. Notable updates involved Windows Kernel EoP vulnerabilities and multiple Office RCEs. Security teams should prioritize these updates to enhance enterprise protection and compliance. ...
Netizen: Monday Security Brief (6/9/2024)
Posted on 09 Jun 2025
Recent research uncovered vulnerabilities in popular Chrome extensions that leak sensitive data and hard-coded API keys, exposing users to cyber threats. Additionally, Cisco's Identity Services Engine (ISE) has a critical flaw (CVE-2025-20286) affecting cloud deployments. Users are urged to uninstall compromised extensions and apply security patches for Cisco ISE promptly. ...
Microsoft Paves the Way for Post-Quantum Security with New Windows and Linux Updates
Posted on 04 Jun 2025
Microsoft is integrating Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) into Windows 11 and Linux to secure systems against future quantum computing threats. This initiative allows users to prepare for potential vulnerabilities in traditional encryption methods, ensuring data confidentiality. PQC is crucial for maintaining secure communications as quantum technology advances, highlighting the need for industry collaboration in cybersecurity. ...
Google Issues Out-of-Band Update for Chrome to Address Exploited Zero-Day Flaw
Posted on 03 Jun 2025
On June 3, 2025, Google issued an emergency patch for Chrome to fix CVE-2025-5419, a high-severity vulnerability in its V8 engine that was actively exploited. Users of Chromium-based browsers are advised to update immediately to avoid potential attacks, as the flaw allows remote code execution through crafted HTML pages. ...
US Government Launches Audit of NIST’s National Vulnerability Database Amid Growing Backlog
Posted on 03 Jun 2025
The US government is auditing NIST's management of its National Vulnerability Database due to a backlog of unexamined vulnerabilities. Announced on May 20, 2025, the audit aims to assess NIST’s processes for handling submissions and improving efficiency, amid concerns that delays increase cybersecurity risks. Immediate actions are being taken to address the backlog. ...
Netizen: Monday Security Brief (6/2/2024)
Posted on 02 Jun 2025
Qualcomm has addressed three critical zero-day vulnerabilities in its Adreno GPU drivers, following targeted attacks identified by Google's Android Security team. Microsoft also released an out-of-band update to fix boot issues in Windows 11 systems related to the KB5058405 update, impacting primarily enterprise environments. Meanwhile, Netizen offers cybersecurity solutions and services to enhance IT infrastructure security. ...
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- 07 Mar 2023: NETIZEN HIRES JOE CARR AS DIRECTOR OF CYBERSECURITY
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- 10 Nov 2021: NETIZEN CORPORATION AWARDED HIRE VETS PLATINUM MEDALION FOR THE 4TH YEAR IN A ROW.
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