3 posts tagged with "KEV (Known Exploited Vulnerabilities)"

On January 14, 2025, Fortinet disclosed CVE-2024-55591, a critical authentication bypass vulnerability affecting thousands of FortiGate firewalls worldwide. With active exploitation since November 2024 and 48,000 internet-facing devices at risk, this represents one of the most severe infrastructure vulnerabilities of early 2025. This emergency guide provides technical analysis, detection methods, and immediate response actions.

The ransomware landscape has undergone a dramatic transformation. What began as simple encryption malware has evolved into sophisticated criminal enterprises operating with the efficiency of Fortune 500 companies. Today's ransomware groups don't just encrypt—they exfiltrate, extort, auction data, and even offer "customer support." This comprehensive analysis reveals the new tactics and provides actionable defense strategies.

For over two decades, the Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) has been the cornerstone of vulnerability prioritization. Security teams worldwide have relied on the simple directive: "Patch everything with a CVSS score above 7.0." But as the threat landscape evolves and the volume of vulnerabilities explodes, this approach is not just outdated—it's dangerous.