During a physical penetration test in Malta, two security experts were mistakenly arrested by armed police due to miscommunication between the client and local authorities. Despite having authorization, the testers’ actions triggered a panic which led to their detention. This incident highlights the need for improved coordination, clear communication, and comprehensive authorization protocols during cybersecurity assessments.
IXON VPN Vulnerabilities Let Attackers Gain Access to Windows & Linux Systems
A security assessment by Shelltrail revealed three critical vulnerabilities in the IXON VPN client, allowing privilege escalation on Windows and Linux. Identified as CVE-2025-ZZZ-01, CVE-2025-ZZZ-02,
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