Tag: cybersecurity
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Cybersecurity in the Public Sector: Challenges, Strategies and Best Practices
Public sector cybersecurity faces outdated systems, budget gaps, and rising attacks. Learn key challenges, defense strategies, and proven best practices. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/cybersecurity-public-sector-challenges-strategies-practices/
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Tenable Is a Gartner® Peer Insights Customers’ Choice for Cloud-Native Application Protection Platforms
Tags: ai, api, attack, automation, banking, ciso, cloud, compliance, control, cybersecurity, data, detection, gartner, google, governance, healthcare, identity, infrastructure, microsoft, risk, risk-management, service, software, strategy, technology, tool, vulnerability, vulnerability-managementThis recognition, based entirely on feedback from the people who use our products every day, to us is a testament to the unmatched value Tenable Cloud Security CNAPP offers organizations worldwide. Our key takeaways: In our view, this peer recognition confirms Tenable’s strategic value in helping organizations worldwide, across all industry sectors, preemptively close critical…
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World Economic Forum: Cyber-fraud overtakes ransomware as business leaders’ top cyber-security concern
“Pervasive” threat of phishing, invoice scams and other cyber-enabled fraud is at “record highs”, warns WEF Cybersecurity Outlook 2026 First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/fraud-overtakes-ransomware-as-top/
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Palo Alto Networks Defines SHIELD Framework to Secure Vibecoding
Discover Palo Alto Networks’ SHIELD framework for securing applications developed with vibecoding techniques, outlining essential best practices to mitigate cybersecurity risks. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/01/palo-alto-networks-defines-shield-framework-to-secure-vibecoding/
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Israeli Cybersecurity Startup Torq Gets $140M Funding to Hit $1.2B Valuation
This latest funding brings Torq’s total raised capital to $332 million, and it has plans to hire an additional 200 employees in 2026. The post Israeli Cybersecurity Startup Torq Gets $140M Funding to Hit $1.2B Valuation appeared first on TechRepublic. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-torq-funding/
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Researchers Uncover Service Providers Fueling Industrial-Scale Pig Butchering Fraud
Cybersecurity researchers have shed light on two service providers that supply online criminal networks with the necessary tools and infrastructure to fuel the pig butchering-as-a-service (PBaaS) economy.At least since 2016, Chinese-speaking criminal groups have erected industrial-scale scam centers across Southeast Asia, creating special economic zones that are devoted to fraudulent investment First seen on thehackernews.com…
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Researchers Uncover 28 Unique IPs and 85 Domains Hosting Carding Markets
Between July and December 2025, cybersecurity firm Team Cymru conducted an extensive analysis of carding infrastructure, revealing a sophisticated network comprising 28 unique IP addresses and 85 domains that actively host illicit carding markets and forums. The research employed technical fingerprinting methods crucial for financial institutions, law enforcement agencies, and fraud fusion centers working to…
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EU’s Chat Control could put government monitoring inside robots
Cybersecurity debates around surveillance usually stay inside screens. A new academic study argues that this boundary no longer holds when communication laws extend into … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/01/12/eu-chat-control-robots-surveillance/
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EDRStartupHinder: Blocks Antivirus EDR at Windows 11 25H2 Startup (Defender Included)
A cybersecurity researcher has unveiled EDRStartupHinder, a proof-of-concept tool that prevents antivirus and endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions from launching during Windows startup, including Microsoft Defender on Windows 11 25H2. The technique exploits Windows Bindlink API functionality through the bindflt.sys driver to interfere with security software initialization. The tool builds on previous research into Bindlink…
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How protected are your secrets in hybrid environments?
Are Your Machine Identities Secure in Hybrid Environments? Managing Non-Human Identities (NHIs) is becoming a crucial aspect of cybersecurity strategies, particularly in hybrid environments. But what are NHIs, and why should they matter to organizations operating in diverse sectors such as financial services, healthcare, and travel, particularly those utilizing cloud technology? Understanding Non-Human Identities and……
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Massive Instagram Data Scare Ties 17.5M Accounts to Leak, But Meta Denies Breach
A major cybersecurity scare has put Instagram, one of the world’s largest social networks, under intense scrutiny after millions of users globally reported unexpected password reset emails, fueling fears of a large-scale data breach. While evidence of leaked account data has surfaced, Instagram’s parent company Meta insists that its systems were not compromised and that……
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Most Popular Cybersecurity Blogs From 2025
What were the top government technology and cybersecurity blog posts in 2025? The metrics tell us what cybersecurity and technology infrastructure topics were most popular. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/01/most-popular-cybersecurity-blogs-from-2025/
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How to stay ahead with Agentic AI in cybersecurity?
What Role Do Non-Human Identities Play in Enhancing Cybersecurity? One might wonder how machine identities fit into the puzzle. Non-Human Identities (NHIs), often underestimated, are pivotal in creating robust security frameworks, particularly for industries like financial services, healthcare, travel, and technology sectors. Their management is not just about protecting data; it’s about ensuring seamless operations……
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How is the handling of NHIs getting better?
Why is Non-Human Identities Management Critical for Cybersecurity? Have you ever considered how machine identities could be as vulnerable as human identities? The concept of Non-Human Identities (NHIs) extends beyond mere machine management to become a core aspect of cybersecurity, especially in cloud environments. When handled poorly, can lead to significant security gaps. But when……
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Massive Instagram Data Breach Exposes Personal Details of 17.5 Million Users
A staggering cybersecurity incident has come to light, with 17.5 million Instagram users’ personal information exposed in a data breach advertised on dark web marketplaces. Cybersecurity firm Malwarebytes first alerted the public via X (formerly Twitter), confirming the leak’s severity as stolen data, including usernames, emails, phone numbers, and partial locations, circulates for sale. Affected…
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Cybersecurity Act: EU-Kommission will hartes Verbot von Huawei
Tags: cybersecurityBisher freiwillige Beschränkungen gegen chinesische Ausrüster will die EU-Kommission nun zwangsweise umsetzen. Das ist in der EU stark umstritten und erscheint aus der Zeit gefallen. First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/cybersecurity-act-eu-kommission-will-hartes-verbot-von-huawei-2601-204031.html
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Cybersicherheit ist zentral, doch IT-Dienstleister setzen sie zu selten an die erste Stelle
Die Global Technology Industry Association (GTIA) hat die »Channel Trends in Cybersecurity 2025«-Studie für Deutschland, Österreich und die Schweiz veröffentlicht. Die Studie ist Teil einer weltweiten Umfrage bei IT-Dienstleistern (ITSPs) in sechs Regionen[1]. Sie zeigt, wie Channel-Partner die Chancen der Cybersicherheit nutzen und sich in diesem wachsenden Markt als führend positionieren können. Mit der Untersuchung……
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What roles do Agentic AI play in innovation?
How Secure Are Your Non-Human Identities in Cloud Environments? Are your organization’s digital assets as secure as they could be? Ensuring the security of Non-Human Identities (NHIs) has become an essential focus for cybersecurity professionals. Organizations operating across diverse industries like finance, healthcare, travel, and technology rely heavily on machine identities to automate business processes….…
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Key Areas of Convergence for IT-OT Security in Energy Sector
Hitachi Energy Security Head Joe Doetzl on Common Tools and Practices. While IT and OT environments were traditionally seen as two separate parts of the organization, security teams can use common tools and practices to protect both areas, said Joe Doetzl, head of cybersecurity at Hitachi Energy. The company designated a single leader for IT-OT…
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MAESTRO Toolkit Exploiting VMware VM Escape Vulnerabilities
Cybersecurity researchers from Huntress detail a major VM Escape attack where hackers took over host servers. Using a secret toolkit called MAESTRO, the attackers stayed hidden for over a year. Read the exclusive details on how this breach was stopped and how to protect your network. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/maestro-toolkit-vmware-vm-escape-vulnerabilities/
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Use of XMRig Cryptominer by Threat Actors Expanding: Expel
Security researchers last year wrote about a surge in the use by threat actors of the legitimate XMRig cryptominer, and cybersecurity firm Expel is now outlining the widening number of malicious ways they’re deploying the open-source tool against corporate IT operations. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/01/use-of-xmrig-cryptominer-by-threat-actors-expanding-expel/
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No Rest in 2026 as Patch Alerts Amass for Cisco, HPE and n8n
Cisco Fixes ISE Bug; HPE OneView Under Fire; Exploit Code Drops for n8n Flaw. The new year is off to a fresh start on the vulnerability and exploit alert front: Cisco has patched a critical Identity Services Engine; cybersecurity officials warn that an HPE OneView vulnerability is being actively exploited; and proof-of-concept exploits drop for…
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The New Weak Link in Compliance Isn’t Code It’s Communication
Cybersecurity has never been only a technical problem, but the balance of what truly makes an organization secure has shifted dramatically. For years, the industry assumed the greatest dangers lived in code, in vulnerable servers, old libraries, unpatched systems, and brittle authentication flows. Enterprises poured money and time into shoring up these weaknesses with.. First…
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Botnets, Breaches, and Critical Flaws Define This Week in Cybersecurity
Weekly summary of Cybersecurity Insider newsletters First seen on esecurityplanet.com Jump to article: www.esecurityplanet.com/weekly-roundup/botnets-breaches-and-critical-flaws-define-this-week-in-cybersecurity/
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CrowdStrike to Buy SGNL to Expand Identity Security Capabilities
The CrowdStrike-SGNL deal underscores how identity security has become a critical component of enterprise cybersecurity as companies add cloud services and deploy AI-driven tools. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/endpoint-security/crowdsrike-buy-sgnl-expand-identity-security-capabilities
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CISA’s 7 Biggest Challenges in 2026
From infrastructure protection to improving morale, the cybersecurity agency has a lot on its plate — and it still lacks a leader. First seen on cybersecuritydive.com Jump to article: www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/cisa-7-biggest-challenges-2026/809088/