Tag: control
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Writing Suricata rules to detect commandcontrol traffic
Command-and-control traffic is one of the more useful places to apply network detection, because it often leaves repeatable patterns even when the payload is encrypted. Suricata is well suited to this work when you treat it as part of a wider detection stack rather than a single answer. For UK SMEs, the practical goal is……
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Unlock AI GRC Automation via Continuum Cybersecurity Audits 2026
In 2026, organizations face mounting pressure to integrate AI automation into governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) programs while maintaining rigorous cybersecurity audit standards. AI Automation in GRC is no longer experimental; it is a strategic necessity for CISOs and compliance officers seeking to reduce manual overhead, close control gaps, and achieve continuous compliance across frameworks”¦…
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To Ban or Not Ban Chinese Open-Weight AI Models
Tags: ai, backdoor, china, control, cybersecurity, data, defense, finance, government, infrastructure, international, malicious, microsoft, military, network, nvidia, open-source, openai, regulation, risk, software, supply-chain, technology, usaShould the US ban American companies from using Chinese open-weight AI models? That is the ugly question. US officials have openly expressed concerns and a desire to implement regulations. The technology community has aggressively responded, with over 20 leading AI companies, including Microsoft, Nvidia, Meta, and Dell, urging legislators not to rush imposing restrictions on…
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AI-Enabled Data Breaches Cost Organizations $6 Million on Average
IBM found AI-enabled breaches cost organizations $6 million on average, exposing gaps in vulnerability management, access controls, and AI governance. The post IBM: AI-Enabled Data Breaches Cost Organizations $6 Million on Average appeared first on TechRepublic. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-ibm-ai-enabled-data-breach-costs/
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Anthropic lost control of Claude in latest AI cyber blunder
Days after two OpenAI frontier AI models conducted their own real-world cyber attacks, Anthropic admits that three of its models went off the rails and hacked external organisations thanks to a “misunderstanding” with one of its technical partners First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366646678/Anthropic-lost-control-of-Claude-in-latest-AI-cyber-blunder
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Researchers Report 84 Flaws in 4G and 5G Cores, Including a Session Hijacking Flaw
An academic study has disclosed a “widespread class” of security vulnerabilities impacting 4G and 5G core networks that, if successfully exploited, could trigger denial-of-service (DoS) attacks and even session hijacking, allowing an attacker to seize control of a user’s network session.The findings have been released by a group of researchers from Singapore’s Nanyang Technological University…
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Amazon: Custom Frontier Model Can Cut Costs, Target Niches
AWS Wants Greater Control Over Training Priorities and Model Economics. Amazon is redirecting engineering and computing resources from its Nova portfolio to a new frontier model, betting that specialization, customer-specific training and lower operating costs will matter more as leading AI systems approach comparable capability. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/amazon-custom-frontier-model-cut-costs-target-niches-a-32382
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Amazon Says Custom Frontier Model Can Cut Costs, Target Niches
AWS Wants Greater Control Over Training Priorities and Model Economics. Amazon is redirecting engineering and computing resources from its Nova portfolio to a new frontier model, betting that specialization, customer-specific training and lower operating costs will matter more as leading AI systems approach comparable capability. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/amazon-says-custom-frontier-model-cut-costs-target-niches-a-32382
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ThreatLocker Raises $190M to Counter Malicious AI Agents
Series F Funding Supports Zero Trust Controls Built for Autonomous AI Workflows. ThreatLocker raised $190 million in Series F funding to expand zero trust protections against autonomous AI agents while using AI to simplify security administration, policy management and prevention-first defenses across increasingly complex enterprise environments. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/threatlocker-raises-190m-to-counter-malicious-ai-agents-a-32379
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1Password CEO: AI Spending Needs Identity-Based Governance
Human Oversight Remains Essential as AI Spending Accelerates Across Enterprises. 1Password CEO David Faugno says enterprises need identity-driven AI governance that connects users, models, spending and business outcomes while enforcing budget controls, human oversight and zero-standing privilege to improve security and demonstrate measurable return on AI investments. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/1password-ceo-ai-spending-needs-identity-based-governance-a-32351
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Why Resetting Passwords No Longer Stops Attackers
As attackers shift from password theft to session and token theft to bypass multifactor authentication controls, organizations must move beyond login security and protect authenticated sessions. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/endpoint-security/why-resetting-passwords-no-longer-stop-attacks
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AI-Discovered Linux Kernel Zero-Day Enables Root Privilege Escalation
A researcher recently disclosed an AI-assisted Linux kernel zero-day vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2026-53264, which allows local privilege escalation to root on affected systems. This flaw is found in the Linux packet scheduling subsystem (net/sched) and arises from a use-after-free condition involving traffic-control action objects. AI-Discovered Linux Kernel Zero-Day Star Labs researcher developed a reliable exploit…
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Researcher Says AI Helped Develop Linux Traffic-Control Race Into Root Exploit
STAR Labs has published a Linux kernel exploit that turns an ordinary local user into root on the CentOS Stream 9 build it targeted. The flaw, tracked as CVE-2026-53264 (CVSS score: 7.8), is a use-after-free race in the kernel’s network traffic-control subsystem.Researcher Lee Jia Jie said artificial intelligence (AI) helped him find the bug and…
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PortSwigger Introduces Burp AT Agentic AI for Automated Penetration Testing
PortSwigger has launched Burp AT, an agentic AI system that allows penetration testers to delegate web security investigation tasks while maintaining direct control over the testing scope, approvals, and final conclusions. The public beta is currently available for Burp Suite Professional users. Unlike standalone AI assistants that operate based on prompts with limited context, Burp…
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Dysphoria IoT Botnet Uses Blockchain Domains and 200,000 Devices for DDoS Attacks
A rapidly evolving IoT botnet dubbed “Dysphoria” has emerged as a significant global threat, leveraging blockchain-based domain resolution and a hybrid command-and-control (C2) architecture to sustain large-scale distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) operations. Dysphoria’s evolution has been unusually aggressive, transitioning from early jackskid-derived variants to more sophisticated fbot-based implementations within weeks. Initial samples observed in March 2026…
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Phishing the agent: Why identity controls are essential to secure and manage AIs
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MedusaHVNC Trojan Creates Hidden Desktops to Hijack Browsers and Steal Data
MedusaHVNC RAT uses hidden Windows desktops to remotely control browsers, steal data, and evade detection through legitimate system features. Windows has always supported hidden desktops as a legitimate feature, useful for specialized software that needs a workspace the user never touches. It’s a niche capability most people never think about, buried deep in how the…
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Anyone With a Browser Could Access 700,000 Vatican Prayer App Accounts
A critical access control vulnerability in the Vatican’s official “Click to Pray” platform has exposed the personal data of more than 700,000 users, highlighting once again how basic web security misconfigurations continue to put large-scale user bases at risk. The service, operated by the Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network, is widely used across the globe to…
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GitHub Adds 3-Day Dependabot Cooldown to Limit Poisoned Package Adoption
GitHub has announced a new cooldown mechanism in Dependabot, allowing the tool to wait at least three days after a release is published before opening a pull request.”The cooldown configuration option in the dependabot.yml still controls the behavior, though, so you can choose a different cooldown parameter that fits your project,” the Microsoft-owned subsidiary said.According…
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PyPI Blocks New File Uploads to Old Releases to Prevent Package Poisoning Attacks
PyPI has introduced a new supply-chain security control that prevents publishers from uploading additional files to package releases older than 14 days, reducing the risk of attackers poisoning previously trusted versions after compromising project credentials, automation workflows, or publishing tokens. The Python Package Index (PyPI) has begun rejecting new distribution files uploaded to releases that…
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What Attack Surface Management Actually Controls
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/tech-explainer/what-attack-surface-management-actually-controls
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What Audit Readiness Actually Controls
Tags: controlFirst seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/tech-explainer/what-audit-readiness-actually-controls
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Security Affairs newsletter Round 587 by Pierluigi Paganini INTERNATIONAL EDITION
A new round of the weekly Security Affairs newsletter has arrived! Every week, the best security articles from Security Affairs are free in your email box. Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including the international press. Iran-Linked Actors Breach Are Targeting US Water and Energy Control Systems Australian energy provider Origin Energy…
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What Endpoint Security Actually Controls
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/tech-explainer/what-endpoint-security-actually-controls
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What GRC Actually Controls
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/tech-explainer/what-grc-actually-controls
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Iran-Linked Actors Breach Are Targeting US Water and Energy Control Systems
US agencies warn Iran-linked actors are targeting internet-exposed water and energy control systems, risking disruption. Federal agencies updated their cybersecurity advisory this week: Iran-linked actors are inside American water and energy control systems, and they’re not just looking around. They’re changing things. The updated advisory from CISA, the FBI, NSA, and the Department of Energy…
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Why embodied AI security extends beyond the robot
As AI moves into robots, autonomous vehicles and industrial systems, attackers are likely to target the credentials, cloud services and update channels that control them First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366646180/Why-embodied-AI-security-extends-beyond-the-robot
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Breach Roundup: Zelle Must Face NY Lawsuit Over Fraud
Also, Spain Fines 23andMe Over 2023 Data Breach. This week: Zelle can’t transfer out of a New York state lawsuit alleging poor controls over rampant fraud, a hack wiped Romania’s land registry, Spain fined 23andMe, Australia’s Origin Energy data breach and pirate World Cup streaming sites seized. Malware found hiding in Microsoft 365 calendars. First…