Tag: cybersecurity
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China bans U.S. and Israeli cybersecurity software over security concerns
China has told domestic firms to stop using U.S. and Israeli cybersecurity software, citing national security concerns amid rising tech tensions. Reuters reported that China has ordered domestic companies to stop using cybersecurity solutions from more than a dozen U.S. and Israeli firms, citing national security risks. Tensions remain high over China’s push in semiconductors…
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From typos to takeovers: Inside the industrialization of npm supply chain attacks
Tags: access, application-security, attack, automation, backdoor, blockchain, breach, control, credentials, cybersecurity, github, gitlab, malicious, malware, phishing, radius, risk, supply-chain, threat, update, wormFrom typo traps to legitimate backdoors: For years, typosquatting defined the npm threat model. Attackers published packages with names just close enough to popular libraries, such as “lodsash,” “expres,” “reacts,” and waited for automation or human error to do the rest. The impact was usually limited, and remediation straightforward.That model began to break in 2025.Instead…
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War for Talents und neue Angriffsziele: Cybersecurity-Ausblick – Security 2026 zwischen Fachkräftemangel und KI-getriebenen Angriffen
First seen on security-insider.de Jump to article: www.security-insider.de/security-2026-ki-fachkraeftemangel-angriffsziele-a-b166458dc8ec64be54d41dc4d3cbcfc3/
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Cybersecurity spending keeps rising, so why is business impact still hard to explain?
Cybersecurity budgets keep climbing, but many security leaders still struggle to explain what that spending delivers to the business. A new study by Expel examines that … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/01/15/expel-cybersecurity-investment-decisions/
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Can Agentic AI keep your data protection strategies ahead
How Can Advanced AI Strategies Transform Data Protection? How do organizations ensure that their data protection strategies remain cutting-edge and resilient against evolving threats? For many cybersecurity professionals, the key lies in harnessing the potential of Agentic AI. Advanced AI technologies have become pivotal in fortifying data protection strategies, especially in complex environments characterized by……
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Can Agentic AI keep your data protection strategies ahead
How Can Advanced AI Strategies Transform Data Protection? How do organizations ensure that their data protection strategies remain cutting-edge and resilient against evolving threats? For many cybersecurity professionals, the key lies in harnessing the potential of Agentic AI. Advanced AI technologies have become pivotal in fortifying data protection strategies, especially in complex environments characterized by……
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What innovations do NHIs bring to cloud security
How Are Non-Human Identities Revolutionizing Cloud Security? What drives the evolution of cybersecurity? The answer often lies in the innovative management of non-human identities (NHIs). With the unprecedented surge in cloud adoption, the challenge of securing machine identities and their corresponding secrets has never been more critical. But what exactly makes NHIs so pivotal? Understanding……
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Are NHIs scalable for growing tech ecosystems
How Does Non-Human Identity Management Enhance Scalability in Tech Ecosystems? Is your organization struggling to keep pace with the scalability demands of emerging tech? With technology grow and evolve, the role of Non-Human Identities (NHIs) in ensuring seamless operations becomes increasingly significant. NHIs represent machine identities that are pivotal in cybersecurity, serving as the linchpin……
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CVE-2025-64155: Exploit Code Released for Critical Fortinet FortiSIEM Command Injection Vulnerability
Tags: access, advisory, attack, authentication, cisa, cve, cyber, cybersecurity, exploit, flaw, fortinet, infrastructure, injection, kev, mitigation, threat, update, vpn, vulnerability, zero-dayExploit code has been published for CVE-2025-64155, a critical command injection vulnerability affecting Fortinet FortiSIEM devices. Key takeaways: CVE-2025-64155 is a critical operating system (OS) command injection vulnerability affecting Fortinet FortiSIEM. Fortinet vulnerabilities have historically been common targets for cyber attackers, with 23 Fortinet CVEs currently on the CISA KEV list. Public exploit code has…
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The Difference Between Answering for and Owning It
Tags: cybersecurityHow to Deal With Having Influence Without Authority in Cybersecurity Roles In some cybersecurity organizations, expertise and visible leadership don’t reside in the same role. Usually, the person with the most influence on cybersecurity decisions is the owner, but it does not always work out that way. Fortunately, there are things you can do to…
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Iran’s partial internet shutdown may be a windfall for cybersecurity intel
only available launchpads. A connection from the Ministry of Agriculture might not be a farmer. It’s likely a tunnel for a state actor who needs an exit node.”Ranjbar said the removal of the traffic from millions of routine Iranian business and residential users allows a powerful visibility into Iranian government traffic patterns, thereby allowing SOCs…
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US cybersecurity weakened by congressional delays despite Plankey renomination
Tags: business, cisa, cyber, cybersecurity, government, infrastructure, law, network, risk, strategy, threatCISA 2015 reauthorization: Likely, but late and suboptimal: A major cybersecurity bill called the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015 (CISA 2015), which expired on Sept. 30, was temporarily revived on Nov. 13 and given a two-month lease on life through Jan. 30, 2026. The law provides critical legal liability protections that enable cyber threat…
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Armis Debuts Refreshed Channel Program To Boost Partner Simplicity, Flexibility
Tags: cybersecurityArmis unveiled a revamped channel program Wednesday that aims to provide greater simplification and flexibility for partners, signaling a continued commitment to the channel amid the planned $7.75 billion acquisition of the cybersecurity vendor by ServiceNow, Armis executives tell CRN. First seen on crn.com Jump to article: www.crn.com/news/security/2026/armis-debuts-refreshed-channel-program-to-boost-partner-simplicity-flexibility
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French data regulator fines telco subsidiaries $48 million over data breach
France’s data protection regulator fined the subsidiaries of a telecom giant $42 million for cybersecurity vulnerabilities that contributed to a massive data breach. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/france-data-regulator-fine
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Brushstrokes and breaches with Terryn Valikodath
Terryn’s path to cybersecurity started with a fascination for criminal forensics and a knack for jailbreaking his family’s tech, interests that eventually steered him toward the fast-paced world of digital investigations. First seen on blog.talosintelligence.com Jump to article: blog.talosintelligence.com/brushstrokes-and-breaches-with-terryn-valikodath/
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MS-ISAC Flags High-Risk Security Flaws in Fortinet Products
A new cybersecurity advisory from the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC) is alerting organizations to multiple vulnerabilities affecting Fortinet products, some of which could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code on impacted systems. The advisory, identified as MS-ISAC Advisory 2026-003, was issued on January 13, 2026, and applies to a wide range of enterprise, government, and education-focused…
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U.S. CISA adds a flaw in Microsoft Windows to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
Tags: cisa, cve, cybersecurity, exploit, flaw, infrastructure, kev, microsoft, update, vulnerability, windowsThe U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) adds a flaw impacting Microsoft Windows to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) added a Microsoft Windows vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2026-20805 (CVSS Score of 8.7), to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog. This week, Microsoft Patch Tuesday security updates for January 2026 release…
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Building a Solid IT Strategy in an Unstable World
Experts on How CIOs Can Avoid ‘Geopolitical Lock-In’ in AI, Cloud and Supply Chains. Geopolitical instability is a part of reality in 2026, and the stakes are high for CIOs who must rely on global supply chains to develop IT, artificial intelligence, cloud and cybersecurity strategies. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/building-solid-strategy-in-unstable-world-a-30512
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News brief: AI threats to shape 2026 cybersecurity
Check out the latest security news from the Informa TechTarget team. First seen on techtarget.com Jump to article: www.techtarget.com/searchsecurity/news/366637045/News-brief-AI-threats-to-shape-2026-cybersecurity
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CISO Assistant: Open-source cybersecurity management and GRC
CISO Assistant is an open-source governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) platform designed to help security teams document risks, controls, and framework alignment in a … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/01/14/ciso-assistant-open-source-cybersecurity-management-grc/
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Keeper Security puts Atlassian Williams F1 Team in pole position on cybersecurity
In Formula 1, milliseconds matter… and so does security. Keeper Security has helped Atlassian Williams F1 Team tighten its cyber defences, revealing how the iconic racing team is using KeeperPAM to protect its data, systems and global operations without taking its foot off the accelerator. Announced on 13 January 2026, a new case study from…
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CISO Succession Crisis Highlights How Turnover Amplifies Security Risks
When cybersecurity leadership turns over too fast, risk does not reset. It compounds. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cyber-risk/ciso-succession-crisis-highlights-turnover-amplifies-security-risks
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CrowdStrike Acquires Browser Security Startup Seraphic in Latest Buying Spree
CrowdStrike Holdings Inc. announced Tuesday it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Seraphic Security, a browser security startup, marking the cybersecurity giant’s fourth acquisition since August and its second in less than a week. While CrowdStrike did not disclose financial terms, Israeli publication Calcalist reported the deal is worth approximately $400 million, to be..…
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AI surges among top business risk concerns, while cybersecurity holds firm
A report from Allianz Commercial shows the rapid embrace of AI is posing new challenges for enterprise leaders. First seen on cybersecuritydive.com Jump to article: www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/ai-surges-business-risk-cybersecurity-holds/809620/
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AI surges among top business risk concerns, while cybersecurity holds firm
A report from Allianz Commercial shows the rapid embrace of AI is posing new challenges for enterprise leaders. First seen on cybersecuritydive.com Jump to article: www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/ai-surges-business-risk-cybersecurity-holds/809620/
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SpyCloud Launches Supply Chain Solution to Combat Rising Third-Party Identity Threats
Tags: access, ai, authentication, breach, business, communications, compliance, credentials, cybercrime, cybersecurity, dark-web, data, data-breach, defense, government, grc, group, identity, incident response, infosec, infrastructure, malware, monitoring, phishing, ransomware, risk, risk-management, service, supply-chain, technology, theft, threat, toolFor government agencies and critical infrastructure operators, supply chain threats present national security risks that demand heightened vigilance. Public sector organizations managing sensitive data and critical services increasingly rely on contractors and technology vendors whose compromised credentials could provide adversaries with pathways into classified systems or essential infrastructure. Last year alone, the top 98 Defense…
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Cyber Fraud Takes the Lead: What the Shift Away From Ransomware Signals for Enterprises
A new global assessment shows that cyber fraud has overtaken ransomware as the top cybersecurity concern for business leaders, driven by a sharp rise in phishing, business email compromise, and identity-based scams, according to the World Economic Forum. While ransomware continues to pose a serious risk, this shift highlights a critical change in attacker behavior.…
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CESER chief touts AI projects as congressional Dems point to federal cuts
A Trump administration official endorsed a slate of congressional bills Tuesday targeting cybersecurity in the energy sector while touting the office’s new emphasis on AI-driven cyber defenses. Meanwhile, Democratic members repeatedly pressed him over the cybersecurity and reliability impacts from thousands of job cuts that have taken place at the Department of Energy over the…