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Technical details about a maximum-severity Cisco IOS XE WLC arbitrary file upload flaw tracked as CVE-2025-20188 have been made publicly available, bringing us closer to a working exploit. The write-up by Horizon3 researchers does not contain a ‘ready-to-run’ proof of concept RCE exploit script, but it does provide enough information for a skilled attacker or even an LLM to fill in the missing pieces. Given the immediate risk of weaponization and widespread use in attacks, it is recommended that impacted users take action now to protect their endpoints. The Cisco IOS XE WLC flaw Cisco disclosed the critical flaw in IOS…

Kent Ickler //  ADVISORY: The techniques and tools referenced within this blog post may be outdated and do not apply to current situations. However, there is still potential for this blog entry to be used as an opportunity to learn and to possibly update or integrate into modern tools and techniques. You’ve heard us before talk about Bro, an IDS for network monitoring and analysis.  We’ve had several installs of Bro over time here at BHIS.  It’s about time for another build, and I thought it would be a good time to share an example methodology.  This post is going…

With the appearance of ChatGPT, the world recognized the powerful potential of large language models, which can understand natural language and respond to user requests with high accuracy. In the abbreviation of Llm, the first letter L stands for Large, reflecting the massive number of parameters these models typically have. Modern LLMs often contain over a billion parameters. Now, imagine a situation where we want to adapt an LLM to a downstream task. A common approach consists of fine-tuning, which involves adjusting the model’s existing weights on a new dataset. However, this process is extremely slow and resource-intensive — especially when run on a local…

Can a new blockchain protocol bridge the liquidity gap between NFTs and memecoins? Chillonic believes its “Chill-404” protocol might be the answer. Bridging Digital Collectibles and Liquidity Chillonic, a project built on Sonic’s high-performance SVM blockchain, launched its NFT collection today. The highlight of this launch is the innovative “Chill-404” Protocol, aiming to seamlessly bridge the gap between non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and memecoins. The protocol allows holders to convert their NFTs into tradable tokens without losing the unique identity or rarity inherent in NFTs. “We’ve created something truly revolutionary with Chillonic’s Chill-404 Protocol,” said SEN, core contributor at Chillonic. “For…

It’s official: the penny’s days are numbered. After more than two centuries of jingling in pockets, lining cash registers and fueling both nostalgia and frustration, the one-cent coin will cease production early next year, the U.S. Treasury has confirmed. The decision, driven by mounting production costs and waning demand, marks the close of an era for a coin that has been a mainstay of American commerce since the 1790s. As we prepare to bid adieu to the humble penny, the PYMNTS Weekender takes a lighthearted look at its storied history, curious use cases and enduring symbolism. A Brief History of the…

Are We Doing Enough to Safeguard Our Machine Identities? Securing human identities and their access permissions has been a focal point for most organizations. But, have we addressed a largely overlooked and equally crucial aspect – the management of Non-Human Identities (NHIs)? Increasingly rely on cloud-based operations, the need for end-to-end protection and oversight in managing machine identities. Just like humans, machines in cybersecurity have identities that authenticate their activities. These NHIs consist of a ‘Secret’ – an encrypted password, token, or key, and the permissions granted to that Secret by a destination server. While it may seem like a…

David Fletcher // During our testing, we encounter organizations of various different sizes, shapes, and composition.  One that we’ve run across a number of times includes a fairly even mixture of Microsoft Windows and Apple OSX operating systems. Under normal circumstances it can be difficult to identify which users are using Windows and which are using OSX.  This can make phishing with malware challenging.  If the wrong payload is delivered to the wrong operating system…no shell. As a solution, we can just include some intelligence in our macro malware to decide whether to execute a PowerShell or Python payload based…

With 83% of organizations now requiring multi-factor authentication (MFA), according to JumpCloud’s 2024 IT Trends Report, more employees are pushed to use Microsoft Authenticator or similar tools to secure their work accounts. So it’s only natural to ask, “How do authenticator apps work?”—whether you’re curious or privacy-conscious. In this guide, we’ll discuss authenticator apps and how they work, plus how they outclass other MFA options like SMS and email. We’ll also cover their disadvantages and some best practices for authenticators before wrapping up with a list of the best apps and some frequently asked questions (FAQs). What are authenticator apps,…

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