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
about
Category: Government
-
Taiwan’s National Security Bureau warns of security risks from China-developed apps, citing excessive data collection and potential misuse. The EU introduces NIS2 Directive and Cyber Resilience Act to strengthen cybersecurity for essential services and products. Netizen offers cybersecurity solutions and compliance support for businesses, helping them navigate these regulations effectively.
-
The U.S. Justice Department has indicted individuals involved in North Korean operations exploiting remote IT work. These schemes included compromised identities to facilitate access to sensitive U.S. data, with significant financial repercussions. Microsoft has suspended accounts linked to these activities and emphasized the growing use of AI by North Korean hackers to enhance fraud.
-
Cybersecurity concerns are rising with the discovery of “Citrix Bleed 2,” which exposes over 1,200 Citrix servers to an authentication bypass vulnerability (CVE-2025-5777). Additionally, APT28 targets Ukraine using Signal to deliver new malware, BEARDSHELL and COVENANT, while exploiting vulnerabilities in Roundcube software. Immediate patches and proactive security measures are advised.
-
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.
-
The Department of Homeland Security issued a National Terrorism Advisory Bulletin warning of increased cyberattack risks following U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites. The alert noted potential retaliatory violence and highlighted Iran’s history of targeting U.S. networks. Organizations are advised to adopt cybersecurity best practices and remain vigilant amid rising tensions.
-
Over 46,000 Grafana instances are vulnerable to a critical vulnerability (CVE-2025-4123) that could lead to account takeover attacks. Despite a patch released in May 2025, many have yet to update. Additionally, Anubis ransomware has introduced a wiper module that permanently destroys files, increasing pressure on victims to pay ransoms.
-
Over 46,000 Grafana instances are vulnerable to a critical vulnerability (CVE-2025-4123) that could lead to account takeover attacks. Despite a patch released in May 2025, many have yet to update. Additionally, Anubis ransomware has introduced a wiper module that permanently destroys files, increasing pressure on victims to pay ransoms.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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…
Netizen Blog and News 