Tag: cybersecurity
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Over 40% of schools have already experienced AI-related cyber incidents
Tags: access, ai, cyber, cybersecurity, incident, intelligence, passkey, password, risk, software, zero-trustKeeper Security, the provider of zero-trust and zero-knowledge Privileged Access Management (PAM) software protecting passwords and passkeys, privileged accounts, secrets and remote connections, today released a new research report named AI in Schools: Balancing Adoption with Risk. The study reveals how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping education and the growing cybersecurity risks to students, The…
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Freedom to Choose: Flexible Secret Scanning Solutions
Why Are Non-Human Identities Crucial for Cloud Security? How do non-human identities (NHIs) play a pivotal role? Machine identities, often called NHIs, are increasingly fundamental to securing cloud environments, and their management directly impacts an organization’s cybersecurity posture. Central to this is the idea that every machine identity, much like a passport, requires secure handling……
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Acronis: Ransomware dominiert Bedrohung im European Cybersecurity Month 2025
First seen on datensicherheit.de Jump to article: www.datensicherheit.de/acronis-ransomware-dominanz-bedrohung-european-cybersecurity-month-2025
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Cybersecurity at Risk: CISA 2015 Lapses Amid Government Shutdown
The expiration of CISA 2015 weakens cyber defenses, limiting info-sharing protections and raising risks for CISOs and security leaders. First seen on esecurityplanet.com Jump to article: www.esecurityplanet.com/news/cisa-2015-lapses-government-shutdown/
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Strategic Intelligence From the Cybersecurity Front Lines
The 2025 Cybersecurity Pulse Report: Advanced Threat Research Edition. The Cybersecurity Pulse Report: 2025 Edition delivers the latest frontline intelligence, capturing the critical threats, innovations and governance debates shaping today’s security agenda. Synthesized through ISMG’s AI-powered tools, the report covers resilience, innovation and competition. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/strategic-intelligence-from-cybersecurity-front-lines-a-29618
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Ukrainian Defenders Report Rise in Russian Cyberattacks
Numerous Attacks Designed and Timed ‘to Amplify the Impact of Kinetic Strikes’. Russia in the first half of this year markedly increased the tempo of its cyberattacks targeting Ukraine, with defenders cataloging 3,000 cybersecurity incidents, largely targeting the military, government, local authorities and energy sector, often timed to amplify the impact of kinetic attacks. First…
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Survey Surfaces Extent to Which Cybersecurity Teams Are Drowning in Alerts
Tags: cybersecurityA new Illumio survey shows 67% of security teams face 2,000+ daily alerts, fueling fatigue and missed threats. AI/ML seen as key to reducing risk. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/10/survey-surfaces-extent-to-which-cybersecurity-teams-are-drowning-in-alerts/
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US Government Shutdown to Slash Federal Cybersecurity Staff
The US government shutdown is estimated to result in around 65% of CISA staff being furloughed, with fears that threat actors will exploit critical security gaps First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/us-government-shutdown-federal/
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API Attack Awareness: Broken Object Level Authorization (BOLA) Why It Tops the OWASP API Top 10
For this Cybersecurity Awareness Month, we thought it important to draw attention to some of the most common and dangerous API vulnerabilities. This week, we’re starting with Broken Object Level Authorization (BOLA). BOLA vulnerabilities top the OWASP API Top Ten. And for good reason: they’re startlingly prevalent, remarkably easy to exploit, and can have devastating…
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Extortionists Claim Mass Oracle E-Business Suite Data Theft
Executives Receiving Ransom Demands of Up to $50 Million, Warns Ransomware Expert. Extortionists are shaking down executives at organizations that use Oracle E-Business Suite, claiming to have stolen their sensitive data and demanding ransoms of up to $50 million, multiple cybersecurity firms are warning. The criminals claim to be associated with the Clop ransomware group.…
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Alert: Malicious PyPI Package soopsocks Infects 2,653 Systems Before Takedown
Cybersecurity researchers have flagged a malicious package on the Python Package Index (PyPI) repository that claims to offer the ability to create a SOCKS5 proxy service, while also providing a stealthy backdoor-like functionality to drop additional payloads on Windows systems.The deceptive package, named soopsocks, attracted a total of 2,653 downloads before it was taken down.…
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Alert: Malicious PyPI Package soopsocks Infects 2,653 Systems Before Takedown
Cybersecurity researchers have flagged a malicious package on the Python Package Index (PyPI) repository that claims to offer the ability to create a SOCKS5 proxy service, while also providing a stealthy backdoor-like functionality to drop additional payloads on Windows systems.The deceptive package, named soopsocks, attracted a total of 2,653 downloads before it was taken down.…
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Google Patches “Gemini Trifecta” Vulnerabilities in Gemini AI Suite
Cybersecurity firm Tenable found three critical flaws allowing prompt injection and data exfiltration from Google’s Gemini AI. Learn why AI assistants are the new weak link. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/google-gemini-trifecta-vulnerabilities-gemini-ai/
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Google Patches “Gemini Trifecta” Vulnerabilities in Gemini AI Suite
Cybersecurity firm Tenable found three critical flaws allowing prompt injection and data exfiltration from Google’s Gemini AI. Learn why AI assistants are the new weak link. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/google-gemini-trifecta-vulnerabilities-gemini-ai/
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Georgia Tech settles with DOJ over allegations of lax cybersecurity on federal projects
The Georgia Institute of Technology is paying $875,000 to settle a False Claims Act lawsuit with the federal government, which accused an office at the school of not following cybersecurity rules on some defense contracts. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/georgia-tech-gtrc-cybersecurity-false-claims-act-settlement
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Georgia Tech settles with DOJ over allegations of lax cybersecurity on federal projects
The Georgia Institute of Technology is paying $875,000 to settle a False Claims Act lawsuit with the federal government, which accused an office at the school of not following cybersecurity rules on some defense contracts. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/georgia-tech-gtrc-cybersecurity-false-claims-act-settlement
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Expired US Cyber Law Puts Data Sharing and Threat Response at Risk
Experts argued that the lapse of the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act could have far-reaching consequences in US national cyber defenses First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/expired-cisa-2015-us-intelligence/
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Malicious ZIP Files Use Windows Shortcuts to Drop Malware
Cybersecurity firm Blackpoint Cyber reveals a new spear phishing campaign targeting executives. Learn how attackers use fraudulent document ZIPs containing malicious shortcut files, leveraging ‘living off the land’ tactics, and a unique Anti-Virus check to deliver a custom payload First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/malicious-zip-files-windows-shortcuts-malware/
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Trust in Your Cyber Defense with Advanced PAM
Can Effective Management of Non-Human Identities Revolutionize Cybersecurity? Where digital constantly evolving, the management of Non-Human Identities (NHIs) has emerged as a pivotal strategy for ensuring robust cybersecurity. With organizations increasingly rely on automated systems and machine learning, NHIs, or machine identities, have become a critical component of cybersecurity infrastructure. But how exactly do these……
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Empower Your SOC Teams with Efficient NHIDR
How Can Non-Human Identities Revolutionize Cybersecurity? Where cyber threats increasingly target machine identities, how can organizations adapt their security strategies to manage these Non-Human Identities (NHIs) effectively? NHIs serve as the backbone for robust cybersecurity, enhancing the security posture of diverse sectors like financial services, healthcare, travel, and DevOps. For organizations utilizing cloud environments, effective……
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Building a mature automotive cybersecurity program beyond checklists
In this Help Net Security interview, Robert Sullivan, CIO CISO at Agero, shares his perspective on automotive cybersecurity. He discusses strategies for developing … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/10/02/robert-sullivan-agero-automotive-cybersecurity-strategies/
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Building a mature automotive cybersecurity program beyond checklists
In this Help Net Security interview, Robert Sullivan, CIO CISO at Agero, shares his perspective on automotive cybersecurity. He discusses strategies for developing … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/10/02/robert-sullivan-agero-automotive-cybersecurity-strategies/
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Google Drive Desktop Gets AI-Powered Ransomware Detection to Block Cyberattacks
Tags: ai, cyber, cyberattack, cybersecurity, data, detection, encryption, google, malicious, ransomwareGoogle has unveiled a groundbreaking AI-powered ransomware detection system for its Drive desktop application, representing a significant advancement in cybersecurity protection for organizations worldwide. This innovative feature automatically halts file synchronization when malicious encryption attempts are detected, preventing widespread data corruption across enterprise networks. Google Drive desktop ransomware detection alert with file syncing paused and…
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Shutdown Snares Federal Cybersecurity Personnel
US Cyber Defense Agency Faces 65% Furlough Rate Amid Federal Shutdown. The U.S. federal government shutdown has slashed staff at the nation’s cyber defense agency and other key cyber entities, freezing daily operations, stalling grants and weakening threat coordination as state and local systems brace for lapses in federal support. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump…
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What Does the Government Shutdown Mean for Cybersecurity?
CISA is among the government agencies affected. The shutdown is a reminder for government contractors to harden their cybersecurity. The post What Does the Government Shutdown Mean for Cybersecurity? appeared first on TechRepublic. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-government-shutdown-2025/
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CISA Ends Funding for MS-ISAC Program for State and Local Governments
CISA ended a 21-year agreement with CIS to run MS-ISAC, a cyberthreat resource and information-sharing program that local and state governments relied on, and is adopting a new model that includes grant money and no-cost tools as it shifts more of the onus for cybersecurity onto state agencies. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article:…
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Microsoft Previews Graph Framework to Better Integrate Cybersecurity Tools
Microsoft this week began previewing an instance of a graph that is specifically designed to facilitate integration of disparate cybersecurity tools and platforms. Based on a data lake that is now generally available and an instance of a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server, the Microsoft Sentinel graph promises to make it simpler for cybersecurity teams..…