False alarm over drone adds to Denmark’s airspace jitters

BILLUND, Denmark – Flights at Billund Airport, Denmark’s second busiest, were temporarily grounded early Friday after a suspected drone sighting triggered security concerns. The object was later identified by police as nothing more than a bright star, underscoring the tension around a recent surge in reported drone activity across the country. The shutdown lasted only … Continued

North Korea Deploys AkdoorTea to Compromise Cryptocurrency Developers

North Korean hackers have introduced a new backdoor malware dubbed AkdoorTea, targeting cryptocurrency developers worldwide. This sophisticated malware is part of a broader campaign known as Contagious Interview, attributed to a North Korea-linked group previously associated with the DeceptiveDevelopment operation. 🧠 What Is AkdoorTea? AkdoorTea is an advanced backdoor malware developed to infiltrate the systems … Continued

Microsoft Offers Free Windows 10 Security Updates in Europe

Microsoft has confirmed that Windows 10 users in the European Economic Area (EEA)—which includes all EU member states, Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Norway—will receive free Extended Security Updates (ESU) until October 13, 2026. This decision comes after advocacy from Euroconsumers, a prominent consumer rights group. 🔍 What Does This Mean for Users? Previously, Microsoft required users … Continued

Cisco Warns: Actively Exploited SNMP Vulnerability Enables Remote Code Execution or Denial-of-Service in IOS / IOS XE

Cisco has issued a high-severity security advisory regarding an actively exploited vulnerability in the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) subsystem of IOS and IOS XE software. The flaw, tracked as CVE-2025-20352, allows remote attackers to cause device outages or even execute arbitrary code under certain privilege conditions. This piece breaks down what is known so … Continued

CVE-2025-51591: New SSRF Exploit Targets AWS Instance Metadata Service

A newly disclosed vulnerability, CVE-2025-51591, is making waves in the cybersecurity community. The flaw—classified as a server-side request forgery (SSRF)—targets Amazon Web Services (AWS) Instance Metadata Service (IMDS), creating a critical attack vector that could compromise cloud-hosted systems at scale. 🔎 What Is CVE-2025-51591? At its core, this vulnerability allows attackers to trick a vulnerable … Continued

Global Aviation Summit Faces Cyberattack Threats and Rising Political Tensions

Global Aviation Summit Opens in Montreal as Cyber-Threats, Diplomatic Cracks and Environmental Pressures Loom Large Montreal — The triennial assembly of the United Nations’ International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) starts today (23 September 2025), and for many delegates, the atmosphere is uncomfortably charged. What should be a forum for technical cooperation and shared progress in … Continued

Newsletter line