Co-op Bounces Back After Cyber Attack Chaos

Good morning, cybersecurity enthusiasts! Welcome to another edition of our daily roundup where we shine a light on some of the most pressing cyber issues making waves today. From payment system recoveries and AI risks to a host of critical vulnerabilities, there’s plenty to discuss. Let’s dive in.

Co-op Recovers After Cyber Attack

The Co-op recently experienced a significant cyber attack that disrupted payment processing and stock management for two weeks. Thankfully, all forms of payment are now operational as the company enters what it terms the “recovery phase.” Such incidents underline the importance of robust cybersecurity measures, reminding businesses to remain vigilant and ready to bounce back.

AI and National Infrastructure: A Growing Concern

The UK’s cyber watchdog has raised alarms that rapid advances in artificial intelligence could inadvertently widen vulnerabilities across the country’s critical infrastructure. With AI becoming more embedded in everyday operations, experts are cautioning that new, unforeseen cyber challenges might emerge, making comprehensive risk assessments and preparedness all the more essential.

Fortinet and Ivanti: Critical Vulnerabilities in the Spotlight

Security updates continue to dominate headlines. Fortinet has patched a zero-day weakness (CVE-2025-32756) in its FortiVoice systems, which previously allowed remote code execution via a stack-based buffer overflow. Meanwhile, Ivanti has addressed a series of vulnerabilities in its Endpoint Manager Mobile (EPMM) product, including CVE-2025-4427 and CVE-2025-4428, which have been exploited in the wild. These incidents serve as a vital reminder to regularly update and patch systems across the board.

WordPress and Adobe: High-Risk Vulnerabilities Identified

For WordPress users, caution is advised. The Uncanny Automator plugin (up to version 6.4.0.1) has been found vulnerable to PHP object injection (CVE-2025-3623), potentially allowing malicious file deletions. Adobe isn’t free of scrutiny either; a reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability (CVE-2025-43567) in Adobe Connect has been flagged as critical, with risks of session takeover.

ColdFusion and Intel: A Series of Critical Flaws

Multiple vulnerabilities have emerged within ColdFusion – spanning from incorrect authorisation and file system breaches to arbitrary code execution – with many rated as critical. Alongside these, several Intel related issues (including CVE-2025-20101, CVE-2025-20046, CVE-2025-20018, and CVE-2025-20003) pose potential for local privilege escalations or denial-of-service scenarios. It’s a stark reminder that legacy and widely-used software often remain attractive targets for persistent attackers.

Patch Tuesday and Broader Cyber Warfare

Microsoft’s May 2025 Patch Tuesday has addressed 72 vulnerabilities – including five actively exploited zero-day issues – across products such as Windows, Office, and Azure, among others. In a related vein, recent cyber incidents in India have shown that cyber warfare can parallel physical conflicts; in one example, attackers utilised cloud-based methods following drone-related operations. These developments put the spotlight on the need for resilient and agile security strategies.

New Tools and Measures for Enhanced Cyber Resilience

On a positive note, Europe’s new vulnerability database, EUVD, is now live, working alongside the US-funded MITRE CVE programme to offer a comprehensive platform for tracking threats. Additionally, the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) is rolling out measures designed to boost national cyber resilience and enhance trust in connected technologies. These initiatives help paint a picture of a collaborative and global response to an ever-evolving threat landscape.

Staying on top of such developments is no small feat, and here at Synergos Consultancy we understand the challenges businesses face in managing risk and staying compliant. Whether you’re tackling ISO certifications or navigating new cybersecurity threats, it’s always worth having a trusted partner by your side – though we promise we won’t be too pushy!

That’s all for today’s update. Here’s to staying informed, secure, and a step ahead of cyber threats. Have a fantastic day and remember – a good patch today is worth two vulnerabilities tomorrow!