A former L3Harris cyber executive has pleaded guilty to selling trade secrets worth $1.3 million to a Russian company while simultaneously overseeing his employer’s internal investigation into the very leaks he was causing. The case reveals alarming security vulnerabilities in the defense contractor
Microsoft has rolled out its October 2025 security updates, addressing 172 vulnerabilities, including six zero-day threats. Among the critical issues patched are remote code execution and elevation of privilege flaws affecting Windows and other products.
Microsoft has deployed its October 2025 Patch Tuesday updates, reportedly addressing 172 security vulnerabilities across its product range. According to reports from TechRepublic, this includes six zero-day vulnerabilities, with eight rated as “Critical” by the company. Sources indicate that among these critical issues are five remote code execution flaws and three elevation of privilege vulnerabilities that could potentially allow attackers to gain unauthorized system access.
