Saeed Abbasi

If you don’t build your dream, someone will hire you to help build theirs. #success

We are very happy to announce the nominees for the 2025 Pwnie Awards! As a reminder, we will be presenting the winners at DEF CON this year. Saturday the 9th, 10:00AM Main Stage. Hope to see you there! docs.google.com/document/d/1fy…

Chaining two LPEs to get “root”: Most Linux distros vulnerable (CVE-2025-6018, CVE-2025-6019) - helpnetsecurity.com/2025/06/18/cha… - @qualys @saeed4bbasi #Debian #Fedora #Linux #openSUSE #Ubuntu #Vulnerability #CyberSecurity #InfoSecurity #ITsecurity #CyberSecurityNews #SecurityNews

The @Qualys TRU has identified two related local privilege escalation CVEs in openSUSE, SUSE Linux Enterprise, and libblockdev via the udisks daemon. Due to the ease of exploitation, immediate patching is strongly recommended. @saeed4bbasi explains: bit.ly/3SSjho2

The LockBit ransomware gang was hacked, leaking internal chats, tools & data. @saeed4bbasi of @Qualys says it’s a rare look into their methods—giving security teams actionable intel to strengthen defenses. Full story via @DarkReading: bit.ly/4dfgNJM #AntiRansomwareDay

🔐 Inside LockBit ransomware: KEV Vulns, backups, NAS, and vCenter. 💰 Most shocking? Attackers offer up to 20% discounts for Monero payments, favoring its privacy over Bitcoin. @qualys TRU analysis blog.qualys.com/vulnerabilitie… #Cybersecurity #Ransomware #LockBit #Monero #Bitcoin

2025 DBIR: The Perfect Storm in Cybersecurity #DBIR #DBIR2025

The @Qualys Threat Research Unit disclosed three bypasses in @Ubuntu’s unprivileged user namespace restrictions. @saeed4bbasi explains how to mitigate these risks using the Qualys TruRisk Eliminate module. Learn how to protect against these threats: bit.ly/3FJZQKF

With threats evolving fast, enterprises must reduce risk exposure quickly. At #VulnCon2025, @Qualys' Saeed Abbasi shares data on CISA KEV & non-KEV remediation speeds, showing how automated patching & risk-based prioritization boost security resilience. bit.ly/4kY4ncN

Interesting read from ZDNet—looks like some familiar thoughts snuck in there! 😉 Big thanks to @lancewhit for the sharp timely write-up.

Quantum’s coming to crack every cipher—and cure every disease. @shervin, a true visionary beyond time, says it’s the mind of God in our hands. ‘Don’t die’—just hold on 20 yrs. Cybersec’s shaking; banks, take note. Watch E1245 on 20VC YT by @HarryStebbings

Time to update @GoogleChrome! @ZDNET reports a critical vulnerability that could infect your device. @Qualys' Saeed Abbasi explains how this “use after free” flaw sneaks past Chrome's defenses. Read now: zd.net/4kRxq1E – but update first!

Watched this amazing/inspiring story from Doug Leone about @pejmannozad, one of the most respected and legendary early-stage investors, true silicon valley spirit! Everyone should check out the full interview by @DerekjAndersen @Divotdotorg

By me @Forbes: Yet another MotW bypass zero-day for Windows. Sigh. #infosec forbes.com/sites/daveywin…

Exclusive: A road map published Tuesday by the U.S. government would see Washington address decades-old vulnerabilities in the internet’s core function known as border gateway protocols on.wsj.com/4g7sF1r

Saeed Abbasi at @qualys Threat Research Unit, tells us how organisations in the Arab Gulf region can effectively combat the growing ransomware threat by prioritising robust patch management and adapting to the rise of AI-driven attacks. Full article: intelligentciso.com/2024/08/14/rob…

Qualys reports a 30% rise in CVEs for 2024, highlighting increased cybersecurity risks. Proactive vulnerability management is crucial. #Techxmedia #CyberSecurity #Qualys Read more : techxmedia.com/cves-rise-30-i…

2024 Midyear Threat Landscape Review via ⁦@qualys⁩ blog.qualys.com/vulnerabilitie…

The @qualys Threat Research Unit (TRU) reports a 30% increase in Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs) from January to mid-July 2024, underlining the escalating cybersecurity threats businesses face. Learn more on our website: tinyurl.com/4eusvryp.

Paul Graham's latest essay talks about how being original comes from taking on hard tasks. He says that sharing ideas, learning about different things, and staying curious can help.

People can change this world for the better, and those who are crazy enough to think that they can change the world are the ones who actually do. Steve Jobs