Tag: control
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Can you prove the person on the other side is real?
Tags: access, ai, business, control, credentials, exploit, governance, identity, least-privilege, risk, threat, tool, updateExploiting the deceased and the dormant: Attackers follow leverage. Dormant, legacy and deceased identities create leverage because they already come with history, which serves as scaffolding for a synthetic persona to climb.I have seen how quickly a subdued record can become an entry point. An adversary pairs an older account or identity footprint with newly…
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Ubuntu CVE-2026-3888 Bug Lets Attackers Gain Root via systemd Cleanup Timing Exploit
A high-severity security flaw affecting default installations of Ubuntu Desktop versions 24.04 and later could be exploited to escalate privileges to the root level.Tracked as CVE-2026-3888 (CVSS score: 7.8), the issue could allow an attacker to seize control of a susceptible system.”This flaw (CVE-2026-3888) allows an unprivileged local attacker to escalate privileges to full root…
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Ubuntu CVE-2026-3888 Bug Lets Attackers Gain Root via systemd Cleanup Timing Exploit
A high-severity security flaw affecting default installations of Ubuntu Desktop versions 24.04 and later could be exploited to escalate privileges to the root level.Tracked as CVE-2026-3888 (CVSS score: 7.8), the issue could allow an attacker to seize control of a susceptible system.”This flaw (CVE-2026-3888) allows an unprivileged local attacker to escalate privileges to full root…
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CISOs rethink their data protection strategies
Tags: access, ai, attack, automation, breach, business, cisco, ciso, cloud, compliance, computing, control, cyber, data, defense, framework, governance, healthcare, identity, jobs, LLM, privacy, resilience, risk, service, strategy, technology, tool, zero-trustFactors driving strategy evaluations CISOs, security experts, and data practitioners cite the expanding use of AI in the enterprise as the main reason they’re rethinking their data protection strategies.”AI is exposing more sensitive information as [workers] are taking that information and typing it into LLMs,” says Errol Weiss, CSO at Health-ISAC.AI tools make it easy…
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Stop building security goals around controls
In this Help Net Security interview, Devin Rudnicki, CISO at Fitch Group, argues that security strategy fails when it loses its connection to business outcomes. Rudnicki walks … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/03/18/devin-rudnicki-fitch-group-ciso-business-alignment/
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FortiClient Hit by Severe SQL Injection Vulnerability Enabling Database Intrusion
Tags: authentication, control, cve, cvss, cyber, cybersecurity, flaw, fortinet, injection, sql, vulnerabilityCybersecurity researchers have a detailed a critical security flaw in Fortinet’s FortiClient Enterprise Management Server (EMS). Tracked as CVE-2026-21643, this severe pre-authentication SQL injection vulnerability carries a near-maximum CVSS severity score of 9.1. It allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands and gain total control over the underlying database. The flaw specifically targets multi-tenant…
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News alert: Orchid Security brings Zero-Trust to AI Agent identities, earns Gartner recognition
NEW YORK, Mar. 17, 2026, CyberNewswire”, Orchid Security, the company bringing clarity and control to the complexity of enterprise identity, today announced it has been recognized as a Representative Vendor in Gartner’s Market Guide for Guardian Agents,… (more”¦) First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/03/news-alert-orchid-security-brings-zero-trust-to-ai-agent-identities-earns-gartner-recognition/
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AWS Bedrock AgentCore Sandbox Bypass Enables Stealthy C2 and Data Exfiltration
A newly disclosed vulnerability in AWS Bedrock AgentCore Code Interpreter allows threat actors to bypass network isolation and establish stealthy command-and-control (C2) channels. AWS originally advertised this mode as providing complete isolation without external access, researchers found that it permits outbound DNS queries for A and AAAA records. This structural allowance enables attackers to exfiltrate…
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Native Launches With $42M for Multi-Cloud Security Push
Startup Native Targets Enterprise Policy-to-Architecture Gap Across Clouds. Startup Native emerged from stealth with $42 million to advance a proactive cloud security model that enforces policy-driven controls, helping enterprises manage AI-driven threats and maintain consistent protections across complex multi-cloud environments. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/native-launches-42m-for-multi-cloud-security-push-a-31056
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Cheap and Dangerous: IP KVMs Carry Flaws
Internet-Connected Remote Access Tools Operate at UEFI Level. A flood of lost-cost devices for remote IP control of servers or human-machine interfaces has roused a concomitant wave of security warnings about their security defects. Firmware security company Eclypsium probed devices made by four KVM vendors, discovering nine vulnerabilities. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article:…
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Top 5 Things CISOs Need to Do Today to Secure AI Agents
AI agents are autonomous actors with real access to data and systems, not just copilots. Token Security explains why identity-based access control is critical to prevent misuse and data exposure. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/top-5-things-cisos-need-to-do-today-to-secure-ai-agents/
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Orchid Security Recognized by Gartner® as a Representative Vendor of Guardian Agents
New York, United States, March 17th, 2026, CyberNewswire Unleash AI adoption securely: discover, attribute, and govern AI agents throughout the enterprise Orchid Security, the company bringing clarity and control to the complexity of enterprise identity, today announced it has been recognized as a Representative Vendor in Gartner’s Market Guide for Guardian Agents, as a vendor…
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Google Warns Ransomware Groups Shift to Data Theft as Profits Decline
Google is warning that ransomware gangs are reinventing their business model as traditional encryption”‘for”‘ransom attacks become less profitable and data”‘theft extortion surges.”‹ Better cybersecurity controls, improved backup strategies, and stronger recovery capabilities mean more victims can restore their systems without paying, directly eroding criminal revenue. Public reporting also shows that both ransom payment rates and average demand…
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Heading to RSA Conference 2026? Mark your Calendar and Meet Thales!
Tags: access, ai, application-security, attack, communications, compliance, conference, container, control, cybersecurity, data, defense, firewall, framework, GDPR, google, HIPAA, iam, ibm, injection, LLM, malicious, risk, tool, vulnerabilityHeading to RSA Conference 2026? Mark your Calendar and Meet Thales! madhav Tue, 03/17/2026 – 05:14 The countdown is on. From March 2326, the cybersecurity community will gather once again at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, and Thales will be at the heart of it. Cybersecurity Chad Couser – Director Marketing Communications Thales More…
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RSAC 2026 Innovation Sandbox – Crash Override: From Passive Scanning to Active Traceability, Reshaping the Software Supply Chain Security Foundation
Industry Macro Background and the Software Supply Chain Crisis By 2026, the deepening of global digital transformation, coupled with the proliferation of Generative AI and large models, is reshaping software development. The industry is shifting from being “efficiency-driven” to “governance-driven.” The root cause lies in the loss of visibility and engineering control within the modern…The…
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Runtime: The new frontier of AI agent security
Tags: access, ai, automation, ceo, ciso, computer, container, control, crowdstrike, cybersecurity, data, detection, edr, endpoint, firewall, framework, incident response, jobs, monitoring, network, openai, risk, saas, technology, threat, tool, vulnerability, zero-dayWhat runtime monitoring looks like: Once an organization knows where its agents are, the question is what to watch for, and how.Elia Zaitsev, CTO of CrowdStrike, tells CSO that existing endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools already capture the kinds of behavior needed to track AI agents. They instrument operating systems like a flight data…
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NY Sets ‘FirstNation’ Cyber Mandates for Water Sector
Program Offers Up to $100K for Security Upgrades and $50K for Assessments. New York is rolling out new cybersecurity regulations for water and wastewater utilities, requiring operators to conduct risk assessments and deploy security controls while offering $2.5 million in grants to strengthen defenses against rising cyberthreats targeting critical infrastructure. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump…
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Don’t confuse asset inventory with exposure management
Tags: access, ai, api, attack, breach, business, chatgpt, cloud, compliance, control, credentials, cyber, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, detection, endpoint, flaw, framework, governance, government, identity, infrastructure, intelligence, Internet, leak, least-privilege, metric, mfa, monitoring, network, regulation, risk, saas, service, software, threat, tool, update, vulnerability, vulnerability-managementAsset discovery tells you what IT exists in your environment. Exposure management tells you what will get you breached. If your platform can’t connect vulnerabilities, identities, misconfigurations, and AI systems into real attack paths, you don’t have exposure management. You have inventory. Key takeaways True exposure management requires more than asset inventory. It’s about merging…
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Don’t confuse asset inventory with exposure management
Tags: access, ai, api, attack, breach, business, chatgpt, cloud, compliance, control, credentials, cyber, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, detection, endpoint, flaw, framework, governance, government, identity, infrastructure, intelligence, Internet, leak, least-privilege, metric, mfa, monitoring, network, regulation, risk, saas, service, software, threat, tool, update, vulnerability, vulnerability-managementAsset discovery tells you what IT exists in your environment. Exposure management tells you what will get you breached. If your platform can’t connect vulnerabilities, identities, misconfigurations, and AI systems into real attack paths, you don’t have exposure management. You have inventory. Key takeaways True exposure management requires more than asset inventory. It’s about merging…
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Don’t confuse asset inventory with exposure management
Tags: access, ai, api, attack, breach, business, chatgpt, cloud, compliance, control, credentials, cyber, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, detection, endpoint, flaw, framework, governance, government, identity, infrastructure, intelligence, Internet, leak, least-privilege, metric, mfa, monitoring, network, regulation, risk, saas, service, software, threat, tool, update, vulnerability, vulnerability-managementAsset discovery tells you what IT exists in your environment. Exposure management tells you what will get you breached. If your platform can’t connect vulnerabilities, identities, misconfigurations, and AI systems into real attack paths, you don’t have exposure management. You have inventory. Key takeaways True exposure management requires more than asset inventory. It’s about merging…
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Betterleaks Launches as Open-Source Tool for Scanning Files, Directories, and Git Repositories
Zach Rice, the original creator of the widely popular secret scanning tool Gitleaks, has officially launched its successor, Betterleaks. Sponsored by Aikido Security, this new open-source project aims to be a faster, smarter, and highly configurable replacement for finding hardcoded secrets in codebases. After losing full administrative control over the original Gitleaks repository, Rice joined…
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RondoDox Botnet Scales Up, Exploiting 174 Vulnerabilities via Residential IPs
RondoDox is a Mirai”‘style botnet that has quickly evolved into a highly automated exploitation engine, chaining 174 vulnerabilities with large”‘scale use of compromised residential IP infrastructure.”‹ This explosive growth widens the global attack surface, especially as many vendors still ship devices with weak security controls and poor patch practices. Previous research has already highlighted systemic…
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Open VSX extensions hijacked: GlassWorm malware spreads via dependency abuse
Tags: ai, blockchain, control, exploit, infrastructure, malicious, malware, software, supply-chain, tool, updateThe evolving GlassWorm: Earlier research into the GlassWorm operation has revealed techniques such as heavy code obfuscation, the use of Unicode characters to hide malicious logic, and infrastructure that retrieves command-and-control servers through blockchain transactions, making the campaign more resilient to takedowns.The latest wave also mimics widely used developer tools to maximise installation chances. “The…
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Nine critical vulnerabilities in Linux AppArmor put over 12M enterprise systems at risk
From profile manipulation to root shell: The blog post detailed a full privilege escalation chain demonstrated on a default Ubuntu Server installation with the Postfix mail server. By loading a crafted security profile that blocks a specific privilege-dropping capability in Sudo, the researchers said they forced Sudo into a “fail-open” condition: unable to shed its…
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Nine critical vulnerabilities in Linux AppArmor put over 12M enterprise systems at risk
From profile manipulation to root shell: The blog post detailed a full privilege escalation chain demonstrated on a default Ubuntu Server installation with the Postfix mail server. By loading a crafted security profile that blocks a specific privilege-dropping capability in Sudo, the researchers said they forced Sudo into a “fail-open” condition: unable to shed its…