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Welcome to the Black Belt Secure cybersecurity blog, your trusted source for the latest cybersecurity insights, news, and best practices in the ever-evolving world of digital security. Here, you’ll find a wealth of information covering everything from emerging threats and vulnerabilities to practical tips and strategies for protecting your business. Our cybersecurity blog is dedicated to empowering individuals and organizations with the knowledge they need to navigate the complex cybersecurity landscape and stay one step ahead of cybercriminals.
Actively Exploited Server Vulnerability Gives Extraordinary Control Over Server Fleets
Critical server vulnerability CVE-2024-54085 (CVSS 10.0) in AMI MegaRAC BMC firmware, discovered March 11, 2025, is actively exploited, CISA warns. The Redfish interface flaw allows attackers to bypass authentication, gaining control over servers from AMD, ARM,...
Business Continuity: Preparing for Unexpected Disasters with Your IT Provider
Business continuity is critical as unexpected disasters threaten small businesses. This guide explores how your IT provider can keep you operational. Power outages, cyberattacks, hardware failures and natural disasters rarely arrive with a warning, and when they hit,...
Hackers Exploit Scania Breach with Tried and True Methods
The Scania breach, disclosed on May 28, 2025, targeted the Scania Financial Services division’s "insurance.scania.com" application, exposing sensitive data. The attacker, alias "hensi," used stolen credentials from an external IT partner, obtained via infostealer...
AI Data Leak: Asana’s MCP Flaw Exposes Critical Customer Data in 2025
A critical AI data leak in Asana’s Model Context Protocol (MCP) feature, discovered on June 4, 2025, exposed sensitive customer data, including tasks, project metadata, and files, across organizations. The logic flaw in the MCP server allowed cross-tenant access,...
Linux Escalation Exploits 2025
In a stark warning for Linux users, two critical Linux escalation exploits, identified as CVE-2025-6018 and CVE-2025-6019, were uncovered on June 18, 2025, threatening major Linux distributions with the potential for attackers to gain full root privileges. Discovered...
RATs in the Supply Chain: Gluestack NPM Attack Exposes Urgent Need for Cybersecurity Vigilance
On June 7, 2025, cybersecurity researchers at Aikido Security uncovered a sophisticated supply chain attack targeting 17 popular Gluestack NPM packages, collectively amassing over 960,000 weekly downloads. These React Native Aria packages, including critical...
Not Even DVRs Are Safe Anymore: The Mirai Botnet Threat in 2025
In a chilling reminder that no device is immune to cyber threats, a new variant of the Mirai botnet has been discovered targeting TBK digital video recorders (DVRs) through a command injection vulnerability. Reported on June 5, 2025, this attack exploits unpatched TBK...
UNFI Cyberattack 2025: A Wake-Up Call for Businesses to Bolster Cybersecurity
The UNFI cyberattack disrupting North America’s largest grocery distributor and exposing supply chain vulnerabilities. On June 5, 2025, United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI), North America’s largest publicly traded grocery wholesale distributor, disclosed a cybersecurity...
GPUs to the Rescue? Cracking Akira Ransomware with Nvidia Power
The Akira ransomware gang has been a persistent threat since 2023, targeting over 250 organizations across various sectors with its sophisticated encryption and exorbitant ransom demands, often reaching millions of dollars. However, a breakthrough by security...
AyySSHush Botnet Targets Asus Routers
The AyySSHush botnet has compromised over 9,000 Asus routers in 2025, exploiting vulnerabilities to install persistent SSH backdoors. This growing threat can disrupt home and small business networks. Let’s explore how this botnet operates and steps to protect your...
No Fun and Games: The Growing Threat of Play Ransomware
The Play ransomware gang has emerged as a formidable threat in the cybercrime landscape, with its impact growing at an alarming rate. According to a recently updated joint advisory from the FBI, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), and the...
LexisNexis Data Breach Exposes Personal Information of Over 364,000 Individuals
The LexisNexis data breach in December 2024, discovered in April 2025, has compromised the personal information of 364,333 individuals, raising alarms about data security. This incident highlights the vulnerabilities in third-party platforms like GitHub and the need...
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Peter Vavroksy, a cybersecurity expert with over 20 years of experience in infrastructure and network engineering, co-founded Black Belt Secure in 2020, transforming it into one of North Texas’ most acclaimed cybersecurity firms, recognized with multiple national awards. His work securing critical systems and designing tailored solutions for SMBs highlights his commitment to digital safety. As a university educator, Peter also shapes the next generation of cybersecurity professionals, while his speaking engagements across DFW inspire businesses to prioritize robust security. Read Peter’s full profile for more details.
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