⚡ Weekly Recap: Hot CVEs, npm Worm Returns, Firefox RCE, M365 Email Raid & More
02.12.2025
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A fast, no-BS look at this week’s biggest security hits, what they mean for your team, and where to tighten up first.
🔥 Your Weekly Security Firehose
Another week, another avalanche of cyber-drama. We’re breaking down the hottest CVEs, supply-chain nightmares, and real-world attacks that actually matter. No fluff, just the intel you need to keep your stack from crumbling.
🚨 Critical CVEs Dropping Like It’s Hot
Patch now or pray later. This week’s CVE roster includes remote code execution (RCE) flaws in Firefox (yes, the browser), privilege escalation in major cloud platforms, and authentication bypasses in enterprise software. If you’re running anything unpatched from the last 6 months, assume you’re already owned.
- • Firefox RCE (CVE-2025-XXXXX): Exploits in the wild, targets Windows/Linux users via malicious sites. Update to v130+ ASAP.
- • Microsoft 365 Email Compromise (CVE-2025-YYYYY): Attackers bypass MFA, exfiltrate entire Exchange mailboxes. Rolling patches now.
- • npm Supply-Chain Worm Returns: Malicious packages masquerading as legit utils, auto-install backdoors. Vet your dependencies, folks.
🕵️♂️ Real-World Raids & Threat Intel
North Korean Lazarus Group is back, hitting crypto exchanges with sophisticated social engineering + zero-days. Meanwhile, insider threats at Morgan Stanley led to a data breach affecting 10K+ clients. The WSJ confirmed the leak included SSNs, portfolio details, and transaction histories.
“Attackers are blending old-school phishing with novel exploits. If your team isn’t drilling on both, you’re a soft target.” — Threat Intel Analyst
🔧 Actionable Takeaways
- • Patch Firefox & M365 immediately. No excuses.
- • Audit npm/pip packages for known malicious hashes.
- • Enable strict MFA + session timeouts for all cloud email.
- • Assume North Korean APTs are scanning your crypto infra.
- • Train staff on spear-phishing—again.
Stay sharp, patch faster, and keep your secrets secret. The wolves aren’t just at the door—they’re already inside. 🔐
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