A smart contract is a digital contract operating on blockchain technology, designed to automatically manage processes when specific conditions are met. Simply put, a smart contract is a program or a piece of code that ensures the fulfillment of predefined…

A vulnerability identified in the Windows Common Log File System (CLFS) driver, CVE-2024-49138, represents a significant risk for Windows systems. This zero-day vulnerability enables attackers to gain SYSTEM-level privileges without user interaction. It is particularly dangerous for Windows 11 (23H2)…

A critical vulnerability (CVE-2024-53691) has been identified in the QTS and QuTS hero operating systems used by QNAP. This vulnerability allows attackers with user-level privileges to bypass the allowed boundaries of the file system. This vulnerability has a CVSS v4…

A new, highly sophisticated ransomware family named “NotLockBit” is making waves in the cybersecurity field. Mimicking the style of the infamous LockBit ransomware, this malicious software poses a significant threat with its advanced capabilities and cross-platform functionality, targeting both Windows…

Cybersecurity researchers have identified active exploitation of a critical vulnerability (CVE-2023-48788) in Fortinet’s FortiClient Enterprise Management Server (EMS) software. This vulnerability arises from improperly filtered SQL queries, enabling attackers to execute unauthorized code or commands through SQL injection. By exploiting…

GitHub has introduced a new and free service — “Copilot Free” for all developers. This service is automatically integrated into Visual Studio Code (VS Code), allowing users to access it at no cost. With this initiative, GitHub continues to support…

Google has released a crucial update for its Chrome browser, addressing several high-severity vulnerabilities. These vulnerabilities could enable attackers to gain unauthorized access to memory and execute other harmful exploits. The Stable channel of Chrome has been updated to version…

Fortinet, a leader in cybersecurity solutions, has reported two critical vulnerabilities affecting its FortiWLM and FortiManager products. These vulnerabilities could allow attackers to remotely execute unauthorized malicious code, posing a significant threat to corporate networks. Vulnerability in FortiWLM (Wireless LAN…

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued a warning about a new threat targeting webcams and digital video recorders (DVR). This threat, known as the HiatusRAT malware, allows cybercriminals to remotely control these devices. The activity of HiatusRAT has…

Two new critical vulnerabilities have been identified in the popular open-source web server and servlet container Apache Tomcat. These vulnerabilities could allow attackers to perform remote code execution (RCE) and denial-of-service (DoS) attacks. The Apache Software Foundation has released patches…