In 2024, 768 vulnerabilities with CVE identifiers were reported as exploited in the wild, a 20% increase from 639 in 2023. VulnCheck called 2024 “a strong year for threat actors exploiting vulnerabilities,” noting that 23.6% of known exploited vulnerabilities (KEVs) were weaponized by or on the day their CVEs were …

A recent report from Cofense Intelligence highlights a concerning trend: threat actors are increasingly misusing .gov top-level domains (TLDs) to execute phishing campaigns. Between November 2022 and November 2024, attackers have leveraged vulnerabilities in government websites from various countries to host malicious content, act as command-and-control (C2) servers, and funnel …

The cybersecurity seminar “RedSentry presents: Hacked 101,” organized by RedSentry with the University of Information Technology and Sciences (UITS) as the venue partner, concluded successfully, leaving a significant impact on students and aspiring cybersecurity professionals. The event attracted a large audience eager to learn about the dynamic and ever-evolving world …