Netizen Blog and News
The Netizen team sharing expertise, insights and useful information in cybersecurity, compliance, and software assurance.
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- Netizen: Monday Security Brief (2/16/2026)
- What Continuous Compliance Monitoring Actually Looks Like in a Live SOC
- What Is Audit-Ready Logging and Why Most Environments Still Miss It
- Microsoft February 2026 Patch Tuesday Fixes 58 Flaws, Six Actively Exploited Zero-Days
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Category: Application Security
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SafeBreach researchers revealed a new attack method, “Win-DDoS,” that exploits Windows Domain Controllers for large-scale DDoS attacks without malware. Concurrently, cybercriminals increasingly target smart contracts, capturing over $14 billion since 2020 through vulnerabilities. To counteract these threats, expert recommendations include auditing contracts and maintaining comprehensive cybersecurity measures.
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Human Digital Twins (HDTs) enhance cybersecurity by monitoring user behavior to detect anomalies and insider threats, moving beyond traditional identity management. They continually analyze user actions post-login, enabling real-time alerts for compromised accounts. Integrated within Zero Trust frameworks, HDTs provide adaptive access control while addressing privacy concerns through strict data governance and compliance measures.
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Small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) are facing risks due to unregulated data retention, lacking formal policies for data governance. This increases exposure to cyberattacks and compliance failures. Implementing effective data retention and deletion policies is essential for compliance, security improvement, and cost management, helping organizations mitigate legal and operational risks.
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Federal agencies are shifting to Zero Trust cybersecurity due to the inadequacy of traditional perimeter defenses in decentralized environments. Executive Order 14028 mandates this transition by 2024, emphasizing identity management, adaptive access, and integration across security pillars. Agencies must avoid siloed implementations to ensure effective protection and compliance in dynamic work environments.
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Microsoft’s August 2025 Patch Tuesday addresses 107 vulnerabilities, including a critical zero-day in Windows Kerberos, which allows privilege escalation. Organizations should prioritize patching and limiting access to sensitive attributes. Major vendors like Adobe, Cisco, and Fortinet also released important updates.
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The RomCom threat group exploits a WinRAR zero-day vulnerability for targeted cyberespionage against organizations in Europe and Canada. Over 29,000 unpatched Microsoft Exchange servers are also at risk from a severe hybrid cloud exploit. ESET and CISA emphasize prompt updates and heightened security measures to mitigate these threats effectively.
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Security researchers at Sophos have identified a new EDR-killing tool, used by various ransomware groups, including RansomHub and Blacksuit. This utility bypasses traditional defenses via an obfuscated binary pretending to be legitimate drivers. Security operations teams should prioritize monitoring for anomalous driver activity and enhance behavioral analytics in their detection strategies.
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Fileless malware and Living Off the Land Binaries (LOLBins) utilize legitimate system tools to execute attacks without leaving traces on disk. Their in-memory operations evade traditional detection methods. Security teams must adapt by employing advanced detection strategies, focusing on context and memory monitoring. Netizen offers comprehensive cybersecurity solutions and assessments to combat these threats.
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Recent security alerts highlight a Linux backdoor called Plague that stealthily compromises systems by abusing the PAM framework, allowing unauthorized access and credential theft. Additionally, Akira ransomware targets SonicWall VPNs, exploiting likely zero-day vulnerabilities. Organizations are urged to enhance security monitoring and limit access to prevent such threats.
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Iranian hackers have maintained prolonged access to Middle East critical infrastructure through VPN exploits and malware, leveraging vulnerabilities in popular VPNs. Recent vulnerabilities in Citrix and SAP GUI have exposed sensitive data, prompting calls for immediate updates and mitigation strategies. Organizations must adopt robust cybersecurity measures for protection against these threats.
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