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The Netizen team sharing expertise, insights and useful information in cybersecurity, compliance, and software assurance.
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- Microsoft February 2026 Patch Tuesday Fixes 58 Flaws, Six Actively Exploited Zero-Days
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Category: Government
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DNS security, often overlooked in cybersecurity discussions, is critical as it translates URLs into IP addresses. Attackers exploit its trust-based system through various methods, such as hijacking and tunneling. Organizations must enhance DNS defenses by implementing DNSSEC, monitoring traffic, and ensuring compliance with frameworks like CMMC 2.0 to safeguard sensitive information.
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A new wave of phishing attacks, utilizing ClickFix pages and PureRAT malware, targets hotel booking accounts, compromising systems and stealing credentials. Microsoft warns about Whisper Leak, a privacy threat that exposes AI chatbot conversation topics despite encryption. Businesses are urged to bolster cybersecurity and assess their defenses against these threats.
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Cyber risk management has evolved, necessitating Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM) to address modern challenges. CTEM proactively identifies, validates, and mitigates digital exposures across various environments. It extends beyond traditional vulnerability management by encompassing all risk factors, enhancing governance, risk, and compliance programs, and fostering ongoing organizational resilience against evolving threats.
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Federal Contractor Information (FCI) and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) are sensitive data types requiring strict handling and security measures under U.S. regulations. Effective compliance involves isolating these data within designated enclaves, optimizing security, and simplifying the regulatory burden. Organizations must strategically manage data flows and continuously monitor compliance to remain competitive.
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The expiration of the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act (CISA) disrupts the legal framework for threat intelligence sharing, leading organizations to reevaluate their collaboration strategies. Without CISA’s protections, companies face new privacy and liability challenges, prompting a shift toward privacy engineering, enhanced vendor scrutiny, and a need for stronger governance to maintain effective information exchange.
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Recent cyberattacks target the logistics sector using legitimate remote management tools to hijack freight operations and steal cargo. OpenAI’s Aardvark, a GPT-5 agent, autonomously detects and fixes code vulnerabilities, enhancing software security. Netizen provides advanced cybersecurity solutions for various industries, including a 24/7 Security Operations Center and executive cybersecurity expertise.
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CISA has mandated federal agencies to address a critical VMware Tools vulnerability exploited by Chinese state hackers. Additionally, a report has uncovered a YouTube campaign that used over 3,000 malware-laden videos to disseminate credential-stealing software.
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Recent vulnerabilities in Chrome and OpenAI’s ChatGPT Atlas browser highlight significant cybersecurity threats. A zero-day flaw in Chrome, linked to Memento Labs’ spyware, compromises both government and private sectors. Additionally, ChatGPT’s persistent memory flaw enables malicious code injection, raising concerns about AI security in workflows. Organizations must enhance protective measures against such attacks.
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ISO 37301 is a management system standard that helps organizations establish and improve compliance management systems (CMS). It emphasizes integrity, governance, and accountability while providing optional third-party certification. This aids organizations in meeting compliance obligations, fostering a culture of compliance, and mitigating legal risks, ultimately supporting sustainable growth and resilience.
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CISA has identified five actively exploited vulnerabilities in Oracle, Microsoft, and other vendors, prompting urgency for remediation. Microsoft’s response includes halting a ransomware campaign using Azure certificates. Netizen, a tech firm specializing in cybersecurity, offers services to secure and optimize digital infrastructures, supporting organizations in regulated environments.
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