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The Netizen team sharing expertise, insights and useful information in cybersecurity, compliance, and software assurance.
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- 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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In cybersecurity, a compliance management system (CMS) is more than a risk mitigation tool—it’s the operational framework that helps security teams enforce, monitor, and report on adherence to regulatory mandates, internal policies, and industry standards. A well-structured CMS centralizes processes and controls to reduce non-compliance exposure and integrates directly into broader cybersecurity risk strategies. A…
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Cisco has released a security update addressing CVE-2025-20188, a zero-click vulnerability with a CVSS score of 10.0, affecting certain IOS XE Wireless Controllers. Exploiting this flaw allows remote attackers to execute commands. Cisco advises immediate upgrades or temporarily disabling the vulnerable feature to mitigate risks.
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A U.S. federal jury has ordered NSO Group to pay over $167 million to WhatsApp for its role in a 2019 cyberattack that targeted 1,400 users via a vulnerability in the app. This landmark case represents a significant accountability step for the spyware industry and highlights the misuse of surveillance tools.
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Ransomware has transformed from the AIDS Trojan in 1989 to a multi-billion-dollar global threat. This evolution included advances like double-extortion tactics and cryptocurrency payments, making it harder to trace. Ransomware-as-a-Service facilitated its spread, targeting critical infrastructure. Future developments may increase targeting and destructiveness, necessitating robust cybersecurity measures.
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A critical zero-click vulnerability in Microsoft’s Telnet Server allows remote attackers to bypass NTLM authentication and gain administrator access on legacy Windows systems without credentials. Discovered by Hacker Fantastic, there’s no patch available, necessitating immediate action by SOC teams to disable Telnet services and implement security measures until a fix is released.
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Artificial intelligence has evolved from an analytical tool to a critical threat multiplier, as seen in the rapid exploitation of vulnerabilities like CVE-2025-32433. Security teams face a diminishing window to respond, necessitating proactive, automated patch deployment and real-time threat management. Companies like Netizen provide essential cybersecurity services to address these challenges.
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A phishing campaign exploits a loophole in Google’s email authentication, allowing attackers to send convincing DKIM-signed emails from fake accounts. These emails, often appearing alongside real notifications, lead to fraudulent login pages. Google is aware and has implemented fixes while urging users to use two-factor authentication for enhanced security.
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Software keygens create valid license keys to circumvent piracy protections by reverse engineering key generation algorithms. Companies counteract this through online activation, digital signatures, encryption, and frequent updates. While keygens can generate keys quickly by mimicking the validation process, measures like hardware-based licensing enhance security against unauthorized use.
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The CVE program, crucial for global cybersecurity, faces upheaval due to MITRE’s contract expiration. Concerns arose over vulnerability tracking fragmentation and response difficulties. A new nonprofit, the CVE Foundation, was established to sustain operations independently. Meanwhile, MITRE secured short-term funding, ensuring temporary continuity amidst significant structural changes in cybersecurity management.
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On March 15, the White House concluded a public comment period on its upcoming AI Action Plan. The Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), alongside the National Science Foundation’s Networking and Information Technology Research and Development (NITRD) office, had issued a formal Request for Information (RFI) in February as required by President Trump’s AI…
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