Risky Bulletin Risky Bulletin: Microsoft revamps Edge's "IE Mode" after zero-day attacks
Oct 13, 2025
Microsoft's response to zero-day attacks in Edge's IE mode signals a significant security overhaul. The FBI's recent seizure of an extortion site targeting Salesforce showcases ongoing battles against cybercrime. In a surprising twist, Apple doubles its bug bounty rewards to enhance security measures. Tensions rise as CISA faces layoffs while U.S. cyber leadership reshapes. Furthermore, the expansion of the Isaru botnet threatens thousands of systems, revealing the relentless nature of cyber threats and defenses.
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Edge Removes One-Click IE Relaunch
- Microsoft removed the one-click relaunch to Internet Explorer mode in Edge after observed zero-day attacks.
- Users now must perform extra steps to open sites in IE mode, reducing easy exploitation.
GladiNet File-Read Zero Days
- GladiNet products suffer file-read zero days that lead to .NET key theft and deserialization-based code execution.
- This is GladiNet's second zero day this year, and the vendor is working on a patch.
Dual-Hat Cyber Leadership Ends For Now
- The Trump administration declined to nominate Lt. Gen. William Hartman to lead US Cyber Command and the NSA.
- The White House may still split the dual-hat arrangement that paired the two roles.