Tag: control
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Why We’re Going All In on Application Protection – Impart Security
Tags: access, ai, application-security, attack, business, captcha, container, control, cybersecurity, detection, framework, infrastructure, intelligence, monitoring, network, programming, risk, software, startup, threat, tool, update, vulnerabilityWhen we started Impart, the cybersecurity world was obsessed with visibility. Every startup was racing to build the next agentless monitoring platform, building broad sets of product features across multiple areas while carefully sidestepping the unglamorous reality of actually securing anything. Coming from the world of WAF in the trenches of real security enforcement, this felt…
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Mirai Botnet Variant Exploits DVR Flaw to Build Swarm
A Mirai Offshoot Uses DVR Command Injection Bug to Spread, Hitting 50,000 Devices. A Mirai botnet malware variant is targeting a command injection vulnerability in internet-connected digital video recorders used for CCTV surveillance, enabling attackers to take control of the devices and add them to a botnet. A security researcher first identified the vulnerability in…
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How to Use Risk-Based Metrics in an Exposure Management Program
Tags: attack, business, cloud, control, cybersecurity, data, exploit, guide, intelligence, iot, metric, mobile, monitoring, risk, service, threat, tool, update, vulnerability, vulnerability-managementEach Monday, the Tenable Exposure Management Academy provides the practical, real-world guidance you need to shift from vulnerability management to exposure management. In this post, Tenable security engineers Arnie Cabral and Jason Schavel share how you can use risk-based metrics. You can read the entire Exposure Management Academy series here. We’re information security engineers at…
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APT41 Hackers Leverage Google Calendar for Malware C2 in Attacks on Government Entities
The Chinese state-sponsored threat actor APT41, also known as BARIUM, Wicked Panda, and Brass Typhoon, has been reported to exploit Google Calendar as a command-and-control (C2) mechanism in a recent campaign targeting a Taiwanese government website. This sophisticated group, active since at least 2012, is notorious for blending cyber espionage with financially motivated cybercrime, hitting…
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Unmasking the silent saboteur you didn’t know was running the show
Tags: 5G, access, ai, api, attack, authentication, backup, blockchain, breach, ciso, cloud, compliance, control, cybersecurity, data, defense, endpoint, firewall, firmware, GDPR, governance, Hardware, incident response, iot, ISO-27001, login, malicious, network, nis-2, PCI, service, siem, supply-chain, threat, zero-trustCybersecurity depends on accurate clocks : Your logs are only as valuable as your clocks are accurate. If your servers are out of sync, forget to reconstruct timelines. You’ll spend hours chasing phantom alerts. Event correlation and forensics Your SIEM is only as good as the timestamps it gets. Correlating events across endpoints, firewalls and cloud…
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New DuplexSpy RAT Gives Attackers Full Control Over Windows Machines
A new Remote Access Trojan (RAT) named DuplexSpy has surfaced, posing a significant threat to Windows-based systems worldwide. Developed in C# by GitHub user ISSAC/iss4cf0ng and released publicly on April 15, 2025, with a stated intent of >>educational purposes,
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Over 20 Malicious Crypto Wallet Apps Found on Google Play, CRIL Warns
Cyble Research and Intelligence Labs (CRIL) has recently uncovered a malicious crypto phishing campaign where more than 20 malicious applications on the Google Play Store were designed to target crypto wallet users with phishing schemes. These deceptive apps impersonate well-known wallet platforms and lure users into revealing their sensitive mnemonic phrases, effectively handing over control…
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From StackStorm to DeepTempo
And what does it tell us about Cybersecurity? As the founding CEO of StackStorm and now DeepTempo, I’ve seen how the needs of CISOs and SOCs have changed over the last 10+ years. New challenges and a better color scheme! When we started StackStorm, the cybersecurity landscape was different. Our power users rarely asked for more alerts”Š”,…
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5 SaaS Blind Spots that Undermine HIPAA Security Safeguards
Hidden SaaS risks can quietly undermine HIPAA security safeguards. Discover how SaaS visibility and control help protect ePHI and ensure HIPAA compliance. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/06/5-saas-blind-spots-that-undermine-hipaa-security-safeguards/
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LLM04: Data Model Poisoning FireTail Blog
Jun 06, 2025 – Lina Romero – LLM04: Data & Model Poisoning Excerpt: In this blog series, we’re breaking down the OWASP Top 10 risks for LLMs and explaining how each one manifests and can be mitigated. Today’s risk is #4 on the list: Data and Model Poisoning. Read on to learn more”¦ Summary: Data…
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Leadership, Trust, and Cyber Hygiene: NCSC’s Guide to Security Culture in Action
The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has introduced a set of six core principles to help organizations embed strong cybersecurity practices into their everyday operations. Developed in collaboration with government and industry leaders, this guidance aims to instill a lasting culture of security”, one that prioritizes both technical controls and human behaviors to achieve…
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CISA Issues 7 ICS Advisories Targeting Critical Infrastructure Flaws
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has released seven new ICS advisories, each highlighting cybersecurity vulnerabilities in key Industrial Control Systems across energy, communications, emergency response, and manufacturing sectors. First seen on thecyberexpress.com Jump to article: thecyberexpress.com/cisa-ics-advisories/
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CISOs urged to push vendors for roadmaps on post-quantum cryptography readiness
No ‘forklift upgrade’ needed: There is a misconception that change is difficult but the task of modernizing systems to make them PQC-ready can be broken down into chunks, advised Anne Leslie, cloud risk and controls leader for EMEA at IBM.”Businesses can only go as fast as partners and suppliers,” Leslie cautioned.Madelein van der Hout, senior…
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#Infosec2025: Ransomware Victims Urged to Engage to Take Back Control
Engagement with ransomware actors doesn’t necessarily mean payment; it’s about getting the best outcomes, a leading negotiator had argued First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/infosec2025-ransomware-victims/
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Microsoft launches European Security Program to counter nation-state threats
Tags: access, ai, attack, blizzard, cloud, control, country, crime, crimes, cyber, cybercrime, cybersecurity, framework, google, government, group, infrastructure, intelligence, malicious, malware, microsoft, network, open-source, resilience, russia, service, strategy, threat, vulnerabilityThree-component strategy: The European Security Program will operate through three main components designed to strengthen continental cyber defenses.The first element centers on enhanced threat intelligence sharing, where Microsoft will provide European governments with AI-enhanced, real-time insights into nation-state tactics.The company’s Digital Crimes Unit will expand intelligence sharing through the Cybercrime Threat Intelligence Program, giving European…
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Redefining Cyber Value: Why Business Impact Should Lead the Security Conversation
Security teams face growing demands with more tools, more data, and higher expectations than ever. Boards approve large security budgets, yet still ask the same question: what is the business getting in return? CISOs respond with reports on controls and vulnerability counts but executives want to understand risk in terms of financial exposure, operational impact,…
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Securing Against Attacks: How WAF Rate Limiting Works
Rate limiting plays a major role in application security, especially when it is about defending web applications from malicious bot attacks, credential stuffing, brute force attacks and excessive API calls. Rate limiting security ensures that systems function properly without overwhelming them. It controls the number of requests a client or a specific IP address can……
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Meta, Yandex Covertly Tracked Billions of Android Users, According to Researcher
A report highlights how Meta and Yandex bypassed privacy and security controls to implement web-to-app tracking on Android users. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-meta-yandex-tracking-android-users/
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Portnox and CrowdStrike Integration Brings Real-Time Risk-Based Access Control to Enterprise Networks
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/news/portnox-and-crowdstrike-integration-brings-real-time-risk-based-access-control-to-enterprise-networks
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Android trojan ‘Crocodilus’ hijacks accessibility settings for control
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/news/android-trojan-crocodilus-hijacks-accessibility-settings-for-control
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US Commerce Secretary Defends Export Controls Crackdown
Top Trump Official Touts Enforcement Wins as Firms Warn China Is Gaining Ground. Despite pushback from tech leaders like Nvidia, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick told Congress that expanded export controls, seizures and arrests are safeguarding U.S. innovation, as the Trump administration scraps Biden-era AI policies and targets Chinese access to chips. First seen on govinfosecurity.com…
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Secure Browsers Boost Security Without Sacrificing Speed
Enterprise Browsers Provide Increased Visibility, Robust Access Control, Encryption In a world where 85% of work happens in the browser, it is the new enterprise front door – and attackers are knocking. Amid this changing dynamic, secure browsers can step in and prevent threats from unmanaged devices and SaaS sprawl, delivering enterprise-grade security without slowing…
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Roundcube Webmail under fire: critical exploit found after a decade
A critical flaw in Roundcube webmail, undetected for 10 years, allows attackers to take over systems and execute arbitrary code. A critical flaw, tracked as CVE-2025-49113 (CVSS score of 9.9) has been discovered in the Roundcube webmail software. The vulnerability went unnoticed for over a decade, an attacker can exploit the flaw to take control…
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How to Approach Security in the Era of AI Agents
Organizations need to implement these five essential security controls to safely harness the power of autonomous AI agents while still protecting enterprise assets. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cyber-risk/how-to-approach-security-era-ai-agents
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New Crocodilus Malware Grants Full Control Over Android Devices
The Mobile Threat Intelligence (MTI) team identified a formidable new player in the mobile malware landscape: Crocodilus, an Android banking Trojan designed for device takeover. Initially observed in test campaigns with limited live instances, this malware has rapidly evolved, demonstrating a surge in active campaigns and sophisticated development. A Rising Threat in the Android Ecosystem…
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Unleashing Efficiency: Top Benefits of Data Center Tracking Software
Managing modern data centers is more challenging than ever, with growing complexities like hybrid environments and increasing demands for uptime and scalability. Data center tracking software offers real-time insights into assets, environmental controls, and risks, helping professionals cut costs, manage risks, and boost efficiency. This post explores the key benefits of these tools, how they…
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5 Practical Moves to Take Control of Cybersecurity Exposure
AttackIQ Ready3 turns recommendations into action with a built-in CTEM workflow that maps attack surfaces, validates exposures, and tracks risk in real time. With MITRE ATT&CK-aligned tests, extended discovery, and automated checks, security teams can focus on fixing what truly matters. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/06/5-practical-moves-to-take-control-of-cybersecurity-exposure/
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What Tackling the SaaS Security Problem Means to Me
By Kevin Hanes, CEO of Reveal Security When I reflect on the years I spent leading one of the world’s largest Security Operations Centers (SOCs) and incident response teams, the lessons learned aren’t just war stories”¦they’re a playbook for how we should rethink our responsibilities in the face of today’s fast-evolving attack surfaces. Back then,…