Tag: cybersecurity
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Why is proactive management vital for NHIs?
Are Your Machine Identities Safeguarded? The management of non-human identities (NHIs) is fast becoming a pivotal element in ensuring robust data protection. Focusing on machine identities used within cybersecurity frameworks, NHIs are essentially the lifeblood of cloud-based environments, bridging the gap between technological innovation and security protocols. This focus seeks to alleviate the disconnection often……
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How does Agentic AI drive business value?
What Role Does Agentic AI Play in Enhancing Business Value? A pertinent question arises: How can organizations leverage Agentic AI to enhance business value effectively? Where a data management and cybersecurity expert specializing in Non-Human Identities (NHIs) and secrets security management, exploring the strategic implementation of Agentic AI in various industries is crucial. This AI……
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Are your machine identities secure?
Tags: cybersecurityWhat Are Non-Human Identities, and Why Are They Crucial for Security? Have you ever pondered the implications of leaving machine identities unsecured? With cybersecurity advances, the spotlight increasingly falls on non-human identities (NHIs) and their secrets management. These digital entities, akin to machine identities, play an essential role in guarding sensitive information across various sectors……
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Threats to Critical Infrastructure Expected to Intensify
Geopolitics Puts OT at Greater Risk From Nation States, Criminals and Hacktivists. Attacks against critical infrastructure are expected to increase in scope and intensity including hacks on operational technology systems. State actors are now looking for ways to cause damage and disrupt operations, rather than simply steal secrets, according to cybersecurity experts. First seen on…
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Two cybersecurity experts plead guilty to running ransomware operation
First seen on csoonline.com Jump to article: www.csoonline.com/article/4112400/two-cybersecurity-experts-plead-guilty-to-running-ransomware-operation.html
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Two Chrome Extensions Caught Stealing ChatGPT and DeepSeek Chats from 900,000 Users
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered two new malicious extensions on the Chrome Web Store that are designed to exfiltrate OpenAI ChatGPT and DeepSeek conversations alongside browsing data to servers under the attackers’ control.The names of the extensions, which collectively have over 900,000 users, are below -Chat GPT for Chrome with GPT-5, Claude Sonnet & DeepSeek AI…
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As Ransomware Attacks Surge, Healthcare Must Look Beyond Compliance to Establish a Cyber Risk Mindset
Tags: attack, compliance, cyber, cybersecurity, data-breach, healthcare, insurance, ransomware, riskThe February 2024 Change Healthcare incident exposed 190 million patient records and disrupted healthcare operations nationwide, but it highlighted something far more concerning: the U.S. healthcare sector faces an unprecedented cybersecurity crisis. Healthcare is now the third most-targeted sector, experiencing a 32% surge in ransomware attacks last year. Cyber insurance claims tied to these incidents..…
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Fake Booking Emails Redirect Hotel Staff to Fake BSoD Pages Delivering DCRat
Source: SecuronixCybersecurity researchers have disclosed details of a new campaign dubbed PHALT#BLYX that has leveraged ClickFix-style lures to display fixes for fake blue screen of death (BSoD) errors in attacks targeting the European hospitality sector.The end goal of the multi-stage campaign is to deliver a remote access trojan known as DCRat, according to cybersecurity company…
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Report: Increase Usage of Generative AI Services Creates Cybersecurity Challenge
Ray Canzanese said that increased reliance on managed corporate accounts should provide cybersecurity teams with more visibility. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/01/report-increase-usage-of-generative-ai-services-creates-cybersecurity-challenge/
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Why Business Structure Matters for Cybersecurity Compliance in Remote-First Companies
Remote-first companies are no longer an exception. What began as a temporary response to global disruption has evolved into a long-term operating model for startups, scaleups, and even established enterprises. Distributed teams, cloud-based tools, and borderless hiring have unlocked flexibility and talent access”, but they have also introduced new cybersecurity and compliance challenges. One often-overlooked…
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The Role of Behavioral Analytics in Enhancing Cybersecurity Defense
Behavioral analytics, or BA, is becoming increasingly useful in the world of cybersecurity. With cyberthreats ever-evolving and with businesses of all shapes and sizes striving to keep up, BA is helping companies future-proof their data, networks, and other assets with greater confidence BA uses artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) to train on threat..…
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AI, Quantum, and the New Threat Frontier: What Will Define Cybersecurity in 2026?
Tags: access, ai, api, application-security, attack, authentication, automation, business, ciso, cloud, compliance, computer, computing, container, control, crypto, cryptography, cyber, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, defense, detection, encryption, exploit, finance, flaw, framework, governance, government, healthcare, iam, identity, infrastructure, injection, LLM, malicious, metric, monitoring, network, nist, open-source, oracle, regulation, resilience, risk, service, skills, software, strategy, supply-chain, threat, tool, vulnerability, vulnerability-management, waf, zero-day, zero-trustAI, Quantum, and the New Threat Frontier: What Will Define Cybersecurity in 2026? madhav Tue, 01/06/2026 – 04:44 If we think 2025 has been fast-paced, it’s going to feel like a warm-up for the changes on the horizon in 2026. Every time this year, Thales experts become cybersecurity oracles and predict where the industry is…
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6 strategies for building a high-performance cybersecurity team
Tags: advisory, ai, apple, attack, business, ciso, communications, compliance, cyber, cybersecurity, data, defense, intelligence, resilience, risk, service, skills, strategy, technology, threat, tool, training, update, vulnerability2. Be clear on the mission: Sharon Chand, US cyber defense and resilience leader at professional services firm Deloitte, says a characteristic of a high-performing team is alignment on the team’s mission.To do that, though, team members need to know what the mission is and buy into it.”It has to be a very clear mission…
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6 strategies for building a high-performance cybersecurity team
Tags: advisory, ai, apple, attack, business, ciso, communications, compliance, cyber, cybersecurity, data, defense, intelligence, resilience, risk, service, skills, strategy, technology, threat, tool, training, update, vulnerability2. Be clear on the mission: Sharon Chand, US cyber defense and resilience leader at professional services firm Deloitte, says a characteristic of a high-performing team is alignment on the team’s mission.To do that, though, team members need to know what the mission is and buy into it.”It has to be a very clear mission…
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Why being proactive in NHI management is critical for security
Are You Guarding Your Machine Identities Effectively? The management of Non-Human Identities (NHIs) is a critical component of cybersecurity strategies for organizations operating in cloud environments. NHIs, essentially machine identities, represent a fusion of encrypted credentials, such as passwords or tokens, and their corresponding permissions. To draw an analogy, think of an NHI as a……
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Why a Cisco-Axonius Deal Makes Sense, and Why It Might Not
Despite Cisco’s Cyber Struggles, the Perks of Offering Asset Management Are Clear Cisco is eyeing what would be its third-largest cybersecurity acquisition ever, Calcalist reported: a $2 billion buy of New York-based asset management vendor Axonius. The Israeli business publication said Sunday the two sides are in advanced negotiations. Axonius denied the Calcalist report. First…
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Why a Cisco-Axonius Deal Makes Sense, and Why It Might Not
Despite Cisco’s Cyber Struggles, the Perks of Offering Asset Management Are Clear Cisco is eyeing what would be its third-largest cybersecurity acquisition ever, Calcalist reported: a $2 billion buy of New York-based asset management vendor Axonius. The Israeli business publication said Sunday the two sides are in advanced negotiations. Axonius denied the Calcalist report. First…
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Cybersecurity Awareness: Why Centralized Monitoring Is No Longer Optional
In today’s digital world, cybersecurity is no longer just an IT problem, it is a business survival requirement. Organizations are deploying multiple tools such as firewalls, EDR, databases, operating systems, cloud platforms, WAFs, proxies, and more. However, simply deploying tools does not guarantee security. What truly matters is how effectively you monitor, correlate, and respond…
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Why cybersecurity needs to focus more on investigation and less on just detection and response
Tags: access, attack, breach, cyber, cyberattack, cybersecurity, data, defense, detection, exploit, network, resilience, risk, threat, tool, vulnerabilityInvestigation: Where the real insights lie: This is where investigation comes in. Think of investigation as the part where you understand the full story. It’s like detective work: not just looking at the footprints, but figuring out where they came from, who’s leaving them, and why they’re trying to break in in the first place.…
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10 Cybersecurity Startups To Watch In 2026
CRN’s list of cybersecurity startups to watch in 2026 includes early-stage companies providing identity security, exposure management and data security. First seen on crn.com Jump to article: www.crn.com/news/security/2025/10-cybersecurity-startups-to-watch-in-2026
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Kimwolf botnet leverages residential proxies to hijack 2M+ Android devices
The Kimwolf botnet has infected over 2 million Android devices, spreading mainly through residential proxy networks, researchers say. The Kimwolf botnet has compromised more than 2 million Android devices, spreading primarily via residential proxy networks, according to cybersecurity firm Synthient. Kimwolf is a newly discovered Android botnet linked to the Aisuru botnet that has infected over 1.8…
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Palo Alto Networks Eyes $400M Acquisition of Koi Security
A high-profile acquisition by a global cybersecurity leader could help signal renewed confidence in Israeli cyber startups. The post Palo Alto Networks Eyes $400M Acquisition of Koi Security appeared first on TechRepublic. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-palo-alto-koi-security-deal/
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How the Organizational Risk Culture Standard can supercharge your cybersecurity culture
Tags: automation, ceo, communications, compliance, control, cyber, cybersecurity, data, detection, email, finance, framework, group, guide, intelligence, law, metric, nist, phishing, ransomware, RedTeam, resilience, risk, tool, updateThe 10 dimensions, translated for cybersecurity: The ORCS framework defines ten dimensions. Treat them as a system. Each one is distinct; together they are complete. Leadership & governance. Leaders set the tone, model the behavior and anchor accountability. If leaders treat cyber as only an IT issue, everyone else will, too. When leaders make risk-informed…
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Cybersecurity firm turns tables on threat actors with decoy data trap
Evidence of real breach remains thin: Despite Resecurity’s detailed account, the threat actors have not backed up their original claims with additional verifiable evidence. After posting the screenshots, no substantiated leaks of internal systems or actual client data have appeared. Independent analysis by various cybersecurity researchers supports Resecurity’s assertion that no production assets were compromised.On…
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Cybersecurity firm turns tables on threat actors with decoy data trap
Evidence of real breach remains thin: Despite Resecurity’s detailed account, the threat actors have not backed up their original claims with additional verifiable evidence. After posting the screenshots, no substantiated leaks of internal systems or actual client data have appeared. Independent analysis by various cybersecurity researchers supports Resecurity’s assertion that no production assets were compromised.On…
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Will Agentic AI Hurt or Help Your Security Posture?
Agentic AI is transforming cybersecurity with autonomous reasoning and action”, but it also expands the attack surface. Learn how it reshapes enterprise security. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/01/will-agentic-ai-hurt-or-help-your-security-posture/
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New VVS Stealer Malware Targets Discord Accounts via Obfuscated Python Code
Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed details of a new Python-based information stealer called VVS Stealer (also styled as VVS $tealer) that’s capable of harvesting Discord credentials and tokens.The stealer is said to have been on sale on Telegram as far back as April 2025, according to a report from Palo Alto Networks Unit 42.”VVS stealer’s code…
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AI and the End of the Traditional Entry-Level Tech Job
Welcome to the first episode of the Shared Security Podcast in 2026! As AI becomes increasingly integrated into technical fields such as software development and cybersecurity, traditional entry-level roles are evolving or disappearing. This episode discusses the implications of AI on entry-level knowledge worker jobs, emphasizing the need for students, recent graduates, and those entering……