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⚡ Weekly Recap: Bootkit Malware, AI-Powered Attacks, Supply Chain Breaches, Zero-Days & More. In a world where threats are persistent, the modern CISO's real job isn't just to secure technology—it's to preserve institutional trust and ensure business continuity. This week, we saw a clear pattern: adversaries are targeting the complex relationships that hold businesses together, from supply chains to strategic partnerships. With new regulations and the rise of AI-driven attacks, the decisions you make now will shape your organization's resilience for years to come. This isn't just a threat roundup; it's the strategic context you need to lead effectively. Here's your full weekly recap, packed with the intelligence to keep you ahead. ⚡ Threat of the Week New HybridPetya Ransomware Bypasses UEFI Secure Boot — A copycat version of the infamous Petya/NotPetya malware dubbed HybridPetya has been spotted. But no telemetry exists to suggest HybridPetya has been deployed in the wild yet. It also differs in one key respect: It can compromise the secure boot feature of Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) by installing a malicious application. Attackers prize bootkits since malware installed at that level can evade detection by antivirus applications and survive operating system reinstalls. With access to the UEFI, hackers can deploy their own kernel-mode payloads. ESET said it found HybridPetya samples uploaded to Google's VirusTotal platform in February 2025. Getting Started Guide: Transforming Detection & Response for the Cloud Era Cloud attacks need cloud-native response. The Cloud gives teams incredible speed and flexibility. Security should match that pace, helping you detect and respond to issues in real time without slowing innovation. That's where Cloud Detection & Response (CDR) comes in. Built for the cloud, CDR gives you comprehensive visibility, enabling you to both understand the threats facing your environment and provide better remediation recommendations. Discover how CDR enables security teams to act faster, smarter, and bring clarity to SecOps 🔔 Top News 🔥 Trending CVEs Hackers don't wait. They exploit newly disclosed vulnerabilities within hours, transforming a missed patch or a hidden bug into a critical point of failure. One unpatched CVE is all it takes to open the door to a full-scale compromise. Below are this week's most critical vulnerabilities, making waves across the industry. Review the list, prioritize patching, and close the window of opportunity before attackers do. This week's list includes — CVE-2025-21043 (Samsung), CVE-2025-5086 (Dassault Systèmes DELMIA Apriso), CVE-2025-54236 (Adobe Commerce), CVE-2025-42944, CVE-2025-42922, CVE-2025-42958 (SAP NetWeaver), CVE-2025-9636 (pgAdmin), CVE-2025-7388 (Progress OpenEdge), CVE-2025-57783, CVE-2025-57784, CVE-2025-57785 (Hiawatha), CVE-2025-9994 (Amp'ed RF BT-AP 111), CVE-2024-45325 (Fortinet FortiDDoS-F CLI), CVE-2025-9712, CVE-2025-9872 (Ivanti Endpoint Manager), CVE-2025-10200, CVE-2025-10201 (Google Chrome), CVE-2025-49459 (Zoom Workplace for Windows on Arm), CVE-2025-10198, CVE-2025-10199 (Sunshine for Windows), CVE-2025-4235 (Palo Alto Networks User-ID Credential Agent for Windows), CVE-2025-58063 (CoreDNS etcd plugin), CVE-2025-20340 (Cisco IOS XR), CVE-2025-9556 (Langchaingo), and CVE-2025-24293 (Ruby on Rails). 📰 Around the Cyber World 🎥 Cybersecurity Webinars 🔧 Cybersecurity Tools Disclaimer: The tools featured here are provided strictly for educational and research purposes. They have not undergone full security audits, and their behavior may introduce risks if misused. Before experimenting, carefully review the source code, test only in controlled environments, and apply appropriate safeguards. Always ensure your usage aligns with ethical guidelines, legal requirements, and organizational policies. 🔒 Tip of the Week Build a Truly Anonymous Burner Mail System — Standard burner emails are a risk. Reusing a single inbox for research creates a digital fingerprint, and temporary services often leak your real identity. For true anonymity, you need to build your own system that's private, untraceable, and fully under your control. Here's how to architect it like a pro: Following this approach turns a simple burner email into a forensically resilient identity service, keeping you in control and your online actions truly private. Conclusion As we close the book on this week, consider this: the most dangerous threats aren't the ones you patch, but the ones you don't yet see. The patterns we've discussed—from supply chain exploits to the weaponization of AI—aren't isolated events; they are glimpses into a future where defense demands more than just technical fixes. It requires a fundamental shift in strategy, focusing on resilience, trust, and the human element. The real work begins now.