AI Security Weekly Mid-Week Brief

Pulse Check

🚨 Escalating: Citrix NetScaler zero-day exploitation spreading.
📊 Trending: AI-powered deepfakes surge 2,000% in financial fraud.
💡 Progress: Microsoft patches 81 vulnerabilities, including two zero-days.

🔴 ACTIVE THREATS

🚨 Citrix NetScaler Zero-Day Under Active Attack (CVE-2025-7775)
Critical memory overflow enabling unauthenticated RCE on 28,200+ exposed instances.

Attackers are deploying web shells on unpatched appliances.

Status: Spreading

Patch: Available

Editor’s Commentary: This is a “drop everything” patch moment. Attackers are automating exploitation, and once persistence is established on appliances, cleanup becomes far more complex. For MSPs, client trust hinges on proactive patching of remote access systems.

🚨 Microsoft September Patch Tuesday Zero-Days
Two publicly disclosed flaws in Windows SMB Server and SQL Server were among 81 total fixes. Nine critical vulnerabilities require immediate attention.

Patch: Available

Editor’s Commentary: Another heavy Patch Tuesday underscores the expanding attack surface in core Microsoft services. SMB Server exposure makes this especially urgent for hybrid networks. MSPs should prioritize server patch scheduling and communicate clearly to clients about downtime tradeoffs.

🟡 MIDWEEK UPDATES

⚠ AI Deepfake Fraud Explosion
Deepfake attacks have surged 2,000% since 2022, with losses exceeding $ 200 M in Q1 2025 alone. 97% of AI-related breaches occur in orgs without proper access controls

Security Angle: Critical need for AI governance frameworks and multi-layered authentication.

Editor’s Commentary: Deepfakes are shifting from novelty to operational threat. Finance and HR are frontline targets, and a lack of identity controls is amplifying risk. MSPs should bundle phishing-resistant MFA and voice/visual authentication guidance as standard offerings.

📊 Salesloft-Drift Supply Chain Attack
Mass theft of OAuth tokens from Salesloft's Drift integration affects Cloudflare, Google, Palo Alto Networks, and Zscaler. UNC6395 threat group has been siphoning Salesforce data since August 8.

Implication: The supply chain trust model is under scrutiny.

Editor’s Commentary: OAuth abuse is becoming a preferred method for bypassing perimeter defenses. This attack highlights how “trusted” integrations can become Trojan horses. MSPs should reassess third-party app permissions and tighten monitoring on CRM and productivity platforms.

🏗 MSP Industry Consolidation Accelerates
TD SYNNEX's Apptium acquisition and Dynamic Quest's NetOne merger signal ongoing consolidation in the MSP market. OpenMSP launches open-source platform to combat licensing costs.

MSP Relevance: Cost pressures driving innovation and M&A activity.

Editor’s Commentary: Consolidation will raise client expectations for scale and service depth. But the OpenMSP launch signals a countertrend: operators want transparency and cost relief. MSPs should evaluate whether to lean into scale or differentiate through openness and niche expertise.

💬 QUICK HITS

• IBM 2025 Data Breach Report: AI adoption outpaces security in 97% of organizations

• SAP patches four critical NetWeaver flaws, enabling RCE and privilege escalation

• House advances key cybersecurity measures before September 30 deadline

Midweek Focus: Patch Citrix NetScaler CVE-2025-7775 immediately—active exploitation confirmed with 28,000+ vulnerable instances exposed.

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