This week, our news radar shows that every new tech idea comes with its own challenges. A hot AI tool is under close watch, law enforcement is shutting down online spots that help cybercriminals, and teams are busy fixing software bugs that could let attackers in. From better locks on our devices to stopping sneaky tricks online, simple steps are making a big difference.
Let’s take a closer look at how these efforts are shaping a safer digital world.
DeepSeek’s Popularity Invites Scrutiny — The overnight popularity of DeepSeek, an artificial intelligence (AI) platform originating from China, has led to extensive scrutiny of its models, with several analyses finding ways to jailbreak its system and produce malicious or prohibited content. While jailbreaks and prompt injections are a persistent concern in mainstream AI products, the findings also show that the model lacks enough protections to prevent potential abuse by malicious actors. The AI chatbot has also been targeted by what the company said were “large-scale malicious attacks,” prompting it to temporarily limit user registrations. The service has since been banned in Italy over data protection concerns. Texas Republican Governor Greg Abbott has also issued a ban on DeepSeek for government-issued devices.
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Your go-to software could be hiding dangerous security flaws—don’t wait until it’s too late! Update now and stay ahead of the threats before they catch you off guard.
This week’s list includes — CVE-2025-0626, CVE-2024-12248, CVE-2025-0683 (Contec CMS8000), CVE-2025-22217 (Broadcom VMware Avi Load Balancer), CVE-2025-22218, CVE-2025-22219, CVE-2025-22220, CVE-2025-22221, CVE-2025-22222 (Broadcom VMware Aria Operations and Aria Operations for Logs), CVE-2024-55415, CVE-2024-55416, CVE-2024-55417 (PHP Voyager), CVE-2025-22604 (Cacti), CVE-2024-40891 (Zyxel), CVE-2025-23040 (GitHub Desktop), CVE-2024-52012 (Apache Solr), CVE-2025-0065 (TeamViewer), CVE-2024-12647, CVE-2024-12648, CVE-2024-12649 (Canon Laser Printers and Small Office Multifunctional Printers), CVE-2025-0493 (MultiVendorX plugin), CVE-2024-12822 (Media Manager for UserPro plugin), CVE-2025-0851 (Deep Java Library), CVE-2025-20061, CVE-2025-20014 (mySCADA myPRO), CVE-2024-13448 (ThemeREX Addons plugin), CVE-2025-0357 (WPBookit plugin), CVE-2024-1354 (Bootstrap Ultimate theme), CVE-2024-56404 (One Identity Identity Manager), CVE-2024-53299 (Apache Wicket), and CVE-2024-12857 (AdForest theme).
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Windows’ Simple Ransomware Shield — Ransomware attacks can strike fast, but you have a built-in safeguard in Windows. Controlled Folder Access blocks untrusted apps from changing your important files, keeping your data safe. To activate it, open Windows Security, go to Virus & threat protection, click on Manage ransomware protection, and enable Controlled Folder Access. This simple step adds an extra lock on your digital files without needing any extra software.
As we wrap up this week’s update, think of your digital life as a home that needs constant care. Small actions—like updating your software, using strong passwords, or checking the settings on your apps—are like adding extra locks to your door. Every update or fix mentioned this week is a reminder: staying informed and taking simple steps can make a big difference.
Take a moment to review your devices and check if any updates are pending. Consider setting aside a few minutes each week to catch up on security news. Ask yourself: What can I do today to make my online space safer? Whether it’s using a trusted tool to manage your passwords or double-checking links before clicking, your actions help build a safer digital world for everyone.
Thank you for reading, and here’s to staying secure and smart in our everyday tech choices.
