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⚡ Weekly Recap: Airline Hacks, Citrix 0-Day, Outlook Malware, Banking Trojans and more. Ever wonder what happens when attackers don't break the rules—they just follow them better than we do? When systems work exactly as they're built to, but that "by design" behavior quietly opens the door to risk? This week brings stories that make you stop and rethink what's truly under control. It's not always about a broken firewall or missed patch—it's about the small choices, default settings, and shortcuts that feel harmless until they're not. The real surprise? Sometimes the threat doesn't come from outside—it's baked right into how things are set up. Dive in to see what's quietly shaping today's security challenges. ⚡ Threat of the Week FBI Warns of Scattered Spider's on Airlines — The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has warned of a new set of attacks mounted by the notorious cybercrime group Scattered Spider targeting the airline sector using sophisticated social engineering techniques to obtain initial access. Cybersecurity vendors Palo Alto Networks Unit 42 and Google Mandiant have also issued similar alerts, urging organizations to be on alert and apply necessary mitigations, including strong authentication, segregation of identities, and enforcing rigorous identity controls for password resets and multi-factor authentication (MFA) registration, to harden their environments to protect against tactics utilized by the threat actor. CRYPTOS: Hunting Adversaries in the Crypto Underground Trace $1M in stolen crypto live. On July 15th, learn from a researcher how real-world laundering schemes are uncovered using case simulations, wallet clustering, and blockchain forensics. See how illicit funds move—and how they're traced. 🔔 Top News ‎️‍🔥 Trending CVEs Hackers are quick to jump on newly discovered software flaws—sometimes within hours. Whether it's a missed update or a hidden bug, even one unpatched CVE can open the door to serious damage. Below are this week's high-risk vulnerabilities making waves. Review the list, patch fast, and stay a step ahead. This week's list includes — CVE-2025-49825 (Teleport), CVE-2025-6218 (WinRAR), CVE-2025-49144 (Notepad++), CVE-2025-27387 (OPPO ColorOS), CVE-2025-2171, CVE-2025-2172 (Aviatrix Controller), CVE-2025-52562 (ConvoyPanel), CVE-2025-27915 (Zimbra Classic Web Client), CVE-2025-48703 (CentOS Web Panel), CVE-2025-23264, CVE-2025-23265 (NVIDIA Megatron LM), CVE-2025-36537 (TeamViewer), CVE-2025-4563 (Kubernetes), CVE-2025-2135 (Kibana), CVE-2025-3509 (GitHub), CVE-2025-36004 (IBM i), CVE-2025-49853 (ControlID iDSecure), CVE-2025-37101 (HPE OneView for VMware vCenter), CVE-2025-3699 (Mitsubishi Electric), CVE-2025-6709 (MongoDB), CVE-2025-1533, CVE-2025-3464 (ASUS Armoury Crate), and an unpatched flaw affecting Kerio Control. 📰 Around the Cyber World 🎥 Cybersecurity Webinars 🔧 Cybersecurity Tools Disclaimer: These newly released tools are for educational use only and haven't been fully audited. Use at your own risk—review the code, test safely, and apply proper safeguards. 🔒 Tip of the Week Beyond Defaults: Mastering Windows Hardening ➝ Default Windows settings are built for ease, not security. That's fine for casual use—but if you care about protecting your data, business, or even just your privacy, it's time to go beyond the basics. The good news? You don't need to be a sysadmin to lock down your system. Tools like HardeningKitty, CIS-CAT Lite, and Microsoft's Security Compliance Toolkit do the heavy lifting for you. They scan your system and tell you exactly what to fix—like disabling outdated protocols (SMBv1, NetBIOS), hardening Office macros, or turning off risky Windows features you don't even use. If that sounds a bit much, don't worry—there are one-click apps too. ConfigureDefender lets you max out Microsoft Defender's protection (including turning on hidden advanced rules). WPD and O&O ShutUp10++ help you cut Windows tracking, bloatware, and junk settings in minutes. Think of them as the "Privacy + Security" switches Microsoft should've given you by default. Want to get serious? Start with CIS-CAT Lite to see where your system stands, then run HardeningKitty to close the gaps. These aren't just checkboxes—you're cutting off real-world attack paths like phishing payloads, document-based malware, and lateral movement across networks. Bottom line: You don't have to "just use Windows as it is." You can make it work for you, not against you—without breaking anything. Small changes, big impact. Conclusion It's easy to get caught up in the technical details, but at the end of the day, it's about making smart decisions with the tools and time we have. No one can fix everything at once—but knowing where the cracks are is half the battle. Whether it's a quick configuration check or a deeper policy rethink, small steps add up. Take a few minutes to scan the highlights and see where your team might need a second look.