Netizen Blog and News
The Netizen team sharing expertise, insights and useful information in cybersecurity, compliance, and software assurance.
recent posts
- What SOC 2 Does Not Cover and Why Organizations Assume It Does
- 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: Government
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On September 11, 2025, Enlace Hacktivista leaked 600 GB of data from China’s Great Firewall, detailing the operational structure and international reach of China’s censorship efforts. Separately, the FBI warned about hackers targeting Salesforce to steal sensitive corporate data, impacting major companies. Netizen offers cybersecurity solutions to combat such threats.
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Preparing for CMMC compliance involves small and mid-sized businesses defining and documenting their Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) boundaries comprehensively. This includes mapping data flow and assets, involving cloud and managed service providers, ensuring compliance, implementing protections, and maintaining thorough documentation. A clear scope is essential for successful audits and defense contract eligibility.
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The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) is essential for Defense Industrial Base contractors, evolving from self-attestation to third-party assessments. Streamlined to three levels in CMMC 2.0, it enforces compliance across contracts. Netizen offers pre-assessments to help organizations prepare, ensuring they meet requirements and remain eligible for defense contracts.
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Threat actors are increasingly weaponizing AI for ransomware attacks, utilizing tools like Claude Code for reconnaissance and extortion. The recent CVE-2025-42957 vulnerability in SAP S/4HANA allows minimal-access users to exploit the system, leading to severe data breaches. Netizen offers solutions for enhanced cybersecurity and operational support for vulnerable clients.
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ISO/IEC 27001 is a vital framework for effective information security management, emphasizing a structured approach that integrates people, processes, and technology. Certification offers organizations strengthened security, increased client trust, competitive advantages, cost savings, and streamlined compliance. This cultural shift promotes a security-first mindset, enhancing resilience and operational integration across all departments.
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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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Docker has patched a critical container escape vulnerability (CVE-2025-9074) in Docker Desktop, allowing an attacker to break out of container isolation. Meanwhile, a new Linux malware technique uses RAR filenames to deploy the VShell backdoor, exploiting filename parsing for stealth. Organizations are urged to enhance security measures and update software immediately.
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Technology’s integral role in business makes cybersecurity essential. A Virtual Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO) offers strategic cybersecurity guidance remotely, helping organizations enhance security, ensure compliance, and manage risks without the expense of a full-time hire. Demand for vCISOs has grown due to escalating cyber threats and operational flexibility.
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Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) is crucial for contemporary organizations, offering continuous verification and identity-centric access control to enhance security amid evolving cyber threats. Unlike traditional models, ZTNA minimizes lateral movement, reduces attack surfaces, and simplifies remote access. Integrating with SASE, ZTNA ensures only authorized users can access applications, fostering a secure environment.
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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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