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CISA Warns of Ivanti Flaw Exploited in Zero-Day Attacks
A high-severity security flaw in Ivanti Connect Secure, known as CVE-2026-104935, has been exploited in zero-day attacks since October 1st, allowing hackers to remotely execute malicious commands without authentication. CISA is urging security teams to patch immediately and hunt for signs of compromise to protect their networks.
Federal Cyber Defense Shifts to Offense-Driven Mindset
The conventional cyber defense approach is no match for modern threats, as attackers often exploit valid credentials, misconfigurations, and low-severity weaknesses to bypass months of patching efforts. A new offense-driven mindset, like CISA's BOD 26-04, is shifting the focus from patch lists to exploitability to better address real-time risk.
CISA Warns of Actively Exploited Ubiquiti Flaws
The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued a warning that hackers are actively exploiting security flaws in Ubiquiti UniFi OS devices, posing a significant threat to system security. Federal agencies have just three days to apply crucial updates or recommended fixes to avoid potential breaches.
CISA Overhauls Vulnerability Patching with Risk-Based Approach
CISA is shaking up vulnerability patching with a risk-based approach, urging agencies and private operators to focus on high-risk areas first. This new directive ditches rigid deadlines based on severity labels, instead tying remediation timelines to assessed risk.