Weekly Cybersecurity News Recap : Microsoft, Cisco, Fortinet Security Updates and Cyber Attacks

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In the week of August 11-17, 2025, the cybersecurity landscape was marked by critical updates from major vendors and a surge in sophisticated threats, underscoring the ongoing battle against digital vulnerabilities. Microsoft rolled out its Patch Tuesday updates on August 12, addressing over 90 vulnerabilities, including several zero-day exploits in Windows and Office suites that […]...

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Elastic EDR 0-Day Flaw Lets Hackers Evade Detection, Run Malware, and Trigger BSOD

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U.S. seizes $2.8 million in crypto from Zeppelin ransomware operator

U.S. seizes $2.8 million in crypto from Zeppelin ransomware operator

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