Tag: cybersecurity
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Why can’t enterprises get a handle on the cloud misconfiguration problem?
Tags: access, ai, authentication, awareness, breach, business, cloud, communications, computing, control, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, encryption, governance, hacker, infrastructure, least-privilege, mfa, monitoring, network, risk, saas, service, technology, tool, training, usa, zero-trustStop. Reassess. Reconfigure: Last year, according to Ayan Roy, EY Americas cybersecurity competency leader, the highest number of breaches were caused by shared cloud repositories. “That’s where we saw the maximum amount of data exfiltration,” he says. “A lot was from shared cloud stores and SaaS applications.” That’s despite the fact that the clients have…
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Wie CISOs vom ERP-Leid profitieren
Tags: ai, best-practice, business, cio, cisco, ciso, cloud, crowdstrike, cybersecurity, fortinet, mail, microsoft, network, resilience, service, siem, soar, threat, toolSecurity Platformization ist eine Herausforderung gut, wenn man vorher weiß, worauf es (nicht) ankommt.Studienerkenntnissen zufolge sind in einem durchschnittlichen (Groß-)Unternehmen zwischen 40 und 80 separate Sicherheits-Tools im Einsatz. Wildwuchs dieser Art führt regelmäßig zu:Security-Datensilos,Integrationsproblemen,fortlaufendem Wartungs- und Konfigurationsaufwand, oderAlert-Müdigkeit.Angesichts dieser Herausforderungen (und dem Marktpotenzial für entsprechende Lösungen) haben diverse Security-Anbieter Technologieplattformen aufgebaut etwa Cisco, Crowdstrike, Fortinet,…
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Malicious npm packages contain Vidar infostealer
Typosquatting: One favorite tactic of threat actors trying to infect the open source software supply chain is typosquatting, the creation of packages with names similar to those of legitimate ones to trick unwitting developers searching for a particular library. For example, in 2018 a researcher found that threat actors had created phony libraries in the…
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New Phishing Campaign Targets Travelers via Compromised Hotel Booking.com Accounts
Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a sophisticated phishing campaign that exploits compromised hotel booking accounts to defraud travellers worldwide. The campaign, which has been active since at least April 2025, leverages stolen credentials from hotel administrators to impersonate legitimate Booking.com communications and direct unsuspecting customers toward fraudulent billing pages. Security analysts from Sekoia.io, in partnership with…
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New Phishing Campaign Targets Travelers via Compromised Hotel Booking.com Accounts
Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a sophisticated phishing campaign that exploits compromised hotel booking accounts to defraud travellers worldwide. The campaign, which has been active since at least April 2025, leverages stolen credentials from hotel administrators to impersonate legitimate Booking.com communications and direct unsuspecting customers toward fraudulent billing pages. Security analysts from Sekoia.io, in partnership with…
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Vibe-Coded Malicious VS Code Extension Found with Built-In Ransomware Capabilities
Cybersecurity researchers have flagged a malicious Visual Studio Code (VS Code) extension with basic ransomware capabilities that appears to be created with the help of artificial intelligence in other words, vibe-coded.Secure Annex researcher John Tuckner, who flagged the extension “susvsex,” said it does not attempt to hide its malicious functionality. The extension was uploaded on…
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Attackers Deploy LeakyInjector and LeakyStealer to Hijack Crypto Wallets and Browser Info
Cybersecurity researchers at Hybrid Analysis have uncovered a sophisticated two-stage malware campaign targeting cryptocurrency wallet users and browser data. The newly identified malware duo, dubbed LeakyInjector and LeakyStealer, represents a significant threat to digital asset security through its advanced evasion techniques and comprehensive data theft capabilities. Advanced Injection Techniques Evade Detection LeakyInjector serves as the…
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Attackers Deploy LeakyInjector and LeakyStealer to Hijack Crypto Wallets and Browser Info
Cybersecurity researchers at Hybrid Analysis have uncovered a sophisticated two-stage malware campaign targeting cryptocurrency wallet users and browser data. The newly identified malware duo, dubbed LeakyInjector and LeakyStealer, represents a significant threat to digital asset security through its advanced evasion techniques and comprehensive data theft capabilities. Advanced Injection Techniques Evade Detection LeakyInjector serves as the…
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Vibe-Coded Malicious VS Code Extension Found with Built-In Ransomware Capabilities
Cybersecurity researchers have flagged a malicious Visual Studio Code (VS Code) extension with basic ransomware capabilities that appears to be created with the help of artificial intelligence in other words, vibe-coded.Secure Annex researcher John Tuckner, who flagged the extension “susvsex,” said it does not attempt to hide its malicious functionality. The extension was uploaded on…
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Hospitals are running out of excuses for weak cyber hygiene
Healthcare leaders continue to treat cybersecurity as a technical safeguard instead of a strategic business function, according to the 2025 US Healthcare Cyber Resilience … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/11/07/ey-healthcare-risk-management-report/
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Stay Relaxed with Advanced NHIs in Compliance
How Does NHI Management Contribute to a Relaxed Security Stance? Can machine identities bring tranquility to your cybersecurity? InUnderstanding and managing Non-Human Identities (NHIs) can indeed create a calmer security environment for organizations. Designed to secure machine identities, NHIs play a pivotal role in fortifying an organization’s cybersecurity framework. By establishing a comprehensive NHI management……
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Optimistic About Cloud Security? You Need NHIs
What is the Pivotal Role of Non-Human Identities in Cloud Security? How secure is your organization’s cloud infrastructure? It’s a crucial question while more businesses shift to cloud environments and face complex security challenges. One often-overlooked yet vital component of a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy involves the management of Non-Human Identities (NHIs). These machine identities, comprising……
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How NHIs Deliver Value in Securing Data Assets
How Are Non-Human Identities Redefining Cybersecurity? How do organizations address the intricacies of managing Non-Human Identities (NHIs) to safeguard critical data? While digital becomes more complex, the necessity for robust NHI management grows. In this article, we explore the strategic importance of NHIs and how they offer unparalleled opportunities to enhance security frameworks across various……
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Stay Relaxed with Advanced NHIs in Compliance
How Does NHI Management Contribute to a Relaxed Security Stance? Can machine identities bring tranquility to your cybersecurity? InUnderstanding and managing Non-Human Identities (NHIs) can indeed create a calmer security environment for organizations. Designed to secure machine identities, NHIs play a pivotal role in fortifying an organization’s cybersecurity framework. By establishing a comprehensive NHI management……
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U.S. Congressional Budget Office hit by suspected foreign cyberattack
The U.S. Congressional Budget Office (CBO) confirms it suffered a cybersecurity incident after a suspected foreign hacker breached its network, potentially exposing sensitive data. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/us-congressional-budget-office-hit-by-suspected-foreign-cyberattack/
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OTsec India Organizers Share Tips on OT Security
OTsec India Steering Committee Discuss Cyberthreats, Compliance and Innovation. Featuring some of the most prominent voices in Indian operational technology cybersecurity, the steering committee for the inaugural OTsec India Summit shares insights on a range of topics including OT threats, regulatory imperatives and the latest innovations. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/otsec-india-organizers-share-tips-on-ot-security-a-29953
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CISA Defends Layoffs Amid Union Injunction
CISA Argues None of 54 Fired Workers Fall Under Union Protections. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency told a federal court it complied with an injunction blocking shutdown-related layoffs by sending reduction-in-force notices only to non-union staff within a unit vital to coordination with state, local and private-sector defenders. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to…
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Veteran CISO and Aembit Adviser Renee Guttmann on Guiding Security into the AI Age
4 min readRenee Guttmann has led security at some of the world’s most recognized brands, including Coca-Cola, Royal Caribbean, Time Warner, and Campbell Soup Company. Over a career that spans multiple decades, she’s built and rebuilt cybersecurity programs through every major industry turning point. What makes Renee stand out is her ability to see patterns…
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Veteran CISO and Aembit Adviser Renee Guttmann on Guiding Security into the AI Age
4 min readRenee Guttmann has led security at some of the world’s most recognized brands, including Coca-Cola, Royal Caribbean, Time Warner, and Campbell Soup Company. Over a career that spans multiple decades, she’s built and rebuilt cybersecurity programs through every major industry turning point. What makes Renee stand out is her ability to see patterns…
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The rising tide of cyber attacks against the UK water sector
Critical infrastructure is once again in the spotlight, as it is revealed that several UK water suppliers have reported cybersecurity incidents over the last two years. First seen on fortra.com Jump to article: www.fortra.com/blog/rising-tide-cyber-attacks-against-uk-water-sector
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Cryptohack Roundup: Europol Busts 600M Euro Fraud Network
Also: SBF Appeals Conviction, PHP Exploits Fuel Cryptomining. Every week, Information Security Media Group rounds up cybersecurity incidents in digital assets. This week, Europol’s 600 million euro fraud network bust, Sam Bankman-Fried conviction appeal, PHP exploits fueled cryptomining campaigns and sentencing set for Samourai Wallet founders. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/cryptohack-roundup-europol-busts-600m-euro-fraud-network-a-29947
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SentinelOne CEO Tomer Weingarten: Security Vendors ‘Missing’ The Mark On Agentic
Among the throngs of cybersecurity vendors that have recently released AI agents for use by partners and customers, the typical approach falls short of truly improving cyber defense with agentic, SentinelOne Co-Founder and CEO Tomer Weingarten tells CRN. First seen on crn.com Jump to article: www.crn.com/news/security/2025/sentinelone-ceo-tomer-weingarten-security-vendors-missing-the-mark-on-agentic
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[Webinar] Automating Offensive Security with AI: A Guide to Scaling Pentesting with Escape
Automated pentesting is now one of the most hyped topics in cybersecurity, with AI systems promising to replace human hackers. But how much is real, and how much is marketing hype? This webinar provides a practical guide to automating offensive security, built from the perspective of offensive and application security First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump…
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In financial sector, vendors lag behind customers on cybersecurity
Financial firms should be performing regular oversight of their vendors to avoid supply chain compromises, according to a new report. First seen on cybersecuritydive.com Jump to article: www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/financial-sector-vendors-cybersecurity-performance-bitsight/804873/
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In financial sector, vendors lag behind customers on cybersecurity
Financial firms should be performing regular oversight of their vendors to avoid supply chain compromises, according to a new report. First seen on cybersecuritydive.com Jump to article: www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/financial-sector-vendors-cybersecurity-performance-bitsight/804873/
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Trojanized ESET Installers Drop Kalambur Backdoor in Phishing Attacks on Ukraine
A previously unknown threat activity cluster has been observed impersonating Slovak cybersecurity company ESET as part of phishing attacks targeting Ukrainian entities.The campaign, detected in May 2025, is tracked by the security outfit under the moniker InedibleOchotense, describing it as Russia-aligned.”InedibleOchotense sent spear-phishing emails and Signal text messages, containing a link First seen on thehackernews.com…