Category: SecurityNews
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What compliance challenges do NHIs pose
What Are Non-Human Identities, and Why Do They Matter? Have you ever considered the hidden facets of machine identities that silently power our digital infrastructure? Non-Human Identities (NHIs) are increasingly becoming a cornerstone in ensuring the security and seamless operation of cloud environments. They consist of machine identities that function through secrets like encrypted passwords,……
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How do NHIs manage secrets securely
What Are Non-Human Identities (NHIs) in Cybersecurity? How do we ensure the security of machine-to-machine communications? Within cybersecurity, Non-Human Identities (NHIs) are crucial for managing secrets and ensuring comprehensive security. NHIs represent machine identities integral to cybersecurity frameworks. They are distinct from human identities, primarily serving as identifiers in processes where automation and machine interactions……
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What is the future of Non-Human Identities in cybersecurity
How Do Non-Human Identities Enhance Cybersecurity in Cloud Environments? Imagine where machine identities significantly outnumber human identities within corporate networks. This scenario is no longer a prediction but a reality, making the management of Non-Human Identities (NHIs) an essential aspect of cybersecurity. With organizations increasingly rely on cloud technologies, understanding and effectively managing NHIs can……
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Snowflake update caused a blizzard of failures worldwide
Customers in 10 of the company’s 23 regions had “operations fail or take an extended amount of time to complete.” First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2025/12/18/snowflake_update_caused_a_blizzard/
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Russia was behind a destructive cyber attack on a water utility in 2024, Denmark says
Denmark has blamed Russia for a destructive cyberattack on a water utility, calling it part of Moscow’s hybrid campaign against Western critical infrastructure. Denmark has accused Russia of orchestrating destructive cyberattacks against a water utility in 2024, framing them as part of broader hybrid attacks on Western critical infrastructure. Denmark’s Defence Intelligence Service attributed a…
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Here’s What’s in the DOJ’s Epstein File Release”, and What’s Missing
Tags: unclassifiedFrom photos of former president Bill Clinton to images of strange scrapbooks, the Justice Department’s release is curious but far from revelatory. First seen on wired.com Jump to article: www.wired.com/story/epstein-files-whats-in-doj-release-december-19/
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Reduzierung menschlicher Fehler als Erfolgsfaktor zur Senkung der IT-Risiken
Tags: riskFirst seen on datensicherheit.de Jump to article: www.datensicherheit.de/reduzierung-mensch-fehler-erfolgsfaktor-senkung-it-risiken
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Palo Alto Networks Fuels Google Cloud Pact to Guard AI Stack
Landmark Cybersecurity Deal Embeds Prisma AIRS in Google Cloud for AI Protection. Palo Alto Networks is deepening its partnership with Google Cloud in a multibillion-dollar deal aimed at fortifying AI security. The collaboration includes native integrations of Prisma AIRS and Vertex AI, addressing security across hybrid multicloud environments. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article:…
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Palo Alto Networks Fuels Google Cloud Pact to Guard AI Stack
Landmark Cybersecurity Deal Embeds Prisma AIRS in Google Cloud for AI Protection. Palo Alto Networks is deepening its partnership with Google Cloud in a multibillion-dollar deal aimed at fortifying AI security. The collaboration includes native integrations of Prisma AIRS and Vertex AI, addressing security across hybrid multicloud environments. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article:…
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Palo Alto Networks Fuels Google Cloud Pact to Guard AI Stack
Landmark Cybersecurity Deal Embeds Prisma AIRS in Google Cloud for AI Protection. Palo Alto Networks is deepening its partnership with Google Cloud in a multibillion-dollar deal aimed at fortifying AI security. The collaboration includes native integrations of Prisma AIRS and Vertex AI, addressing security across hybrid multicloud environments. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article:…
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ePA: 7% der Versicherten widersprachen Einrichtung
Tags: unclassifiedFirst seen on datensicherheit.de Jump to article: www.datensicherheit.de/epa-7-prozent-versicherte-widerspruch-einrichtung
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Surge of OAuth Device Code Phishing Attacks Targets M365 Accounts
Financially motivated and nation-state threat groups are behind a surge in the use of device code phishing attacks that abuse Microsoft’s legitimate OAuth 2.0 device authorization grant flow to trick users into giving them access to their M365 accounts, Proofpoint researchers say. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/12/surge-of-oauth-device-code-phishing-attacks-targets-m365-accounts/
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Iranian APT Prince of Persia returns with new malware and C2 infrastructure
A shift to Telegram: More recently, the researchers identified a new Tonnerre variant that’s advertised as v50, as well as an unknown new Foudre version that goes along with it. These versions use a new C2 server structure and, most importantly, can download a file from the server that enables Telegram communication via its API.The…
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Ukrainian national pleads guilty to Nefilim ransomware attacks
The 35-year-old faces up to 10 years in jail and authorities announced an $11 million reward for information on his alleged co-conspirator who remains at large. First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/nefilim-ransomware-artem-stryzhak-guilty-plea/
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ServiceNow unworried by Salesforce firing shots across its bow
Tags: aiBelieves it can translate workflow smarts into AI ROI First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2025/12/17/servicenow_salesforce_itsm_retort/
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Europe’s AI Challenge Runs Deeper Than Regulation
Europe Faces Barriers No Legal Rewrite Can Fix. An assumption propelling a proposed recalibration of European tech regulation is that red tape is holding back the trading bloc from gaining ground in a global race for artificial intelligence dominated by the United States and China. But Europe’s problem isn’t merely regulatory drag. First seen on…
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Senate Intel Chair Warns of Open-Source Security Risks
Top Lawmaker Urges White House to Review Foreign Influence in Open-Source Code. A top Republican in the U.S. Senate warned the White House that foreign adversaries are exploiting trusted open-source software used across federal networks and defense systems, urging the National Cyber Director to lead efforts to monitor contributors and reduce supply chain risk. First…
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Why Smart Glasses in Hospitals Are Not a Bright Idea
Smart eyewear such as Meta-AI Ray Ban glasses – which sport microphones, cameras and can connect to artificial intelligence – pose emerging patient privacy and other risks especially when worn in healthcare settings, said Garrett Zickgraf of consulting firm LBMC. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/interviews/smart-glasses-in-hospitals-are-bright-idea-i-5509
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Identity Fraud Among Home-Care Workers Puts Patients at Risk
Reports of patients being cared for by unqualified home-care aides with fake identities continue to emerge, highlighting a need for more stringent identity authentication. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/identity-access-management-security/identity-fraud-among-home-care-workers-puts-patients-at-risk
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‘Critical’ WatchGuard Firebox Vulnerability Exploited In Attacks
A critical-severity vulnerability impacting customers of WatchGuard’s next-generation firewall, Firebox, has seen exploitation in cyberattacks, the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) confirmed Friday. First seen on crn.com Jump to article: www.crn.com/news/security/2025/cisa-critical-watchguard-firebox-vulnerability-exploited-in-attacks
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‘Critical’ WatchGuard Firebox Vulnerability Exploited In Attacks
A critical-severity vulnerability impacting customers of WatchGuard’s next-generation firewall, Firebox, has seen exploitation in cyberattacks, the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) confirmed Friday. First seen on crn.com Jump to article: www.crn.com/news/security/2025/cisa-critical-watchguard-firebox-vulnerability-exploited-in-attacks
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‘Critical’ WatchGuard Firebox Vulnerability Exploited In Attacks
A critical-severity vulnerability impacting customers of WatchGuard’s next-generation firewall, Firebox, has seen exploitation in cyberattacks, the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) confirmed Friday. First seen on crn.com Jump to article: www.crn.com/news/security/2025/cisa-critical-watchguard-firebox-vulnerability-exploited-in-attacks
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Former incident responders plead guilty to ransomware attack spree
Ryan Goldberg and Kevin Martin were working at cybersecurity companies when they switched sides and hit five companies with ransomware attacks in 2023. First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/incident-responders-plead-guilty-ransomware-digitalmint/
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Former incident responders plead guilty to ransomware attack spree
Ryan Goldberg and Kevin Martin were working at cybersecurity companies when they switched sides and hit five companies with ransomware attacks in 2023. First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/incident-responders-plead-guilty-ransomware-digitalmint/
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Former incident responders plead guilty to ransomware attack spree
Ryan Goldberg and Kevin Martin were working at cybersecurity companies when they switched sides and hit five companies with ransomware attacks in 2023. First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/incident-responders-plead-guilty-ransomware-digitalmint/
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Palo Alto Networks, Google Cloud Expand Partnership in Multibillion-Dollar Deal
Palo Alto Networks and Google Cloud expand their partnership in a multibillion-dollar deal to secure AI workloads as attacks on AI infrastructure surge. The post Palo Alto Networks, Google Cloud Expand Partnership in Multibillion-Dollar Deal appeared first on TechRepublic. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-palo-alto-google-cloud-multibillion-dollar-deal/
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NCC Group Taps Qualys to Extend Managed Security Service into Shadow IT Realm
NCC Group this week revealed it has allied with Qualys to expand the scope of its managed attack surface management (ASM) services to address instances of shadow IT. Amber Mitchell, lead product manager for ASM at NCC Group, said the managed security service provider (MSSP) already provides a managed attack surface service, but aligning with..…
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4 Pillars of Network Risk Reduction: A Guide to Network Security Risk Management
Large enterprises today find themselves stuck in the “messy middle” of digital transformation, managing legacy on-premise firewalls from Palo Alto, Check Point, and Fortinet while simultaneously governing fast-growing cloud environments…. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/12/4-pillars-of-network-risk-reduction-a-guide-to-network-security-risk-management/
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ATM jackpotting gang accused of unleashing Ploutus malware across US
Tags: malwareLatest charges join the mountain of indictments facing alleged Tren de Aragua members First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2025/12/19/tren_de_aragua_atm/
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UK Foreign Office Targeted by Hackers
Chinese Hacking Group Reportedly Behind the Hack. A top-ranking U.K. government official said that hackers targeted the government’s foreign relations ministry but dismissed media reports that the attackers stole a large trove of data. We managed to close the hole, as it were, very quickly, said Trade Minister Chris Bryant. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump…