Tag: cybersecurity
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New Detection Methods Uncovered for Outlook NotDoor Backdoor Malware
Cybersecurity researchers have unveiled comprehensive detection methodologies for NotDoor, a sophisticated backdoor malware that leverages Microsoft Outlook macros for covert command and control operations. The malware, attributed to the Russian state-sponsored threat group APT28 (Fancy Bear), represents an evolution in email-based persistence techniques that can evade traditional security controls. NotDoor was first identified by Lab52,…
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Hackers Weaponize XWiki Flaw to Build and Rent Out Botnet Networks
Tags: attack, botnet, crypto, cve, cyber, cybersecurity, exploit, flaw, hacker, intelligence, malware, network, threat, vulnerabilityCybersecurity researchers have observed a dramatic escalation in attacks exploiting a critical XWiki vulnerability, with multiple threat actors now leveraging CVE-2025-24893 to deploy botnets, cryptocurrency miners, and custom malware toolkits.”‹ The vulnerability, initially detected by VulnCheck’s Canary Intelligence system on October 28, 2025, has rapidly evolved from a single attacker’s exploit into a widespread multi-actor…
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The rise of the chief trust officer: Where does the CISO fit?
Tags: ai, business, ceo, ciso, compliance, control, credentials, cybersecurity, data, governance, grc, jobs, marketplace, metric, office, privacy, risk, soc, strategy, technology, vulnerabilityCISO and CTrO: A model for a working partnership?: As customers, partners and regulators demand greater openness and assurance, those in the role say building trust, not just security, is the answer. Trust is touted as a differentiator for organizations looking to strengthen customer confidence and find a competitive advantage. Trust cuts across security, privacy,…
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What tools empower better Secrets Security management
How Can Secrets Security Management Tools Strengthen Your Cybersecurity Strategy? Have you ever considered how machine identities can transform your cybersecurity approach? With the growing complexity of digital environments, particularly in cloud-based organizations, the management of Non-Human Identities (NHIs) is becoming crucial for robust cybersecurity frameworks. These identities are essentially the machine counterparts to human……
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How proactive should your Secrets Rotation strategy be
How Do Non-Human Identities Fit Into Cybersecurity? Have you ever considered how machine identities play a crucial role in cybersecurity? Non-Human Identities (NHIs) are at the heart of modern security strategies, especially when managing secrets and ensuring a secure digital ecosystem. With the increasing reliance on technology, every organization needs to understand the strategic importance……
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Can NHIDR technologies fully protect my cloud data
How Secure Is Your Cloud Environment? Has your organization truly fortified its cloud environment against potential threats? Evolving cybersecurity continually presents new challenges, especially when it comes to protecting digital assets. Understanding Non-Human Identity and Secrets Security Management is crucial for reinforcing cloud data protection. Understanding Non-Human Identities and Their Importance Non-Human Identities (NHIs) are……
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The year ahead in cyber: What’s next for cybersecurity in 2026
In this Help Net Security video, Dick O’Brien, Principal Intelligence Analyst at Symantec, outlines the major cyber risks expected in 2026. He explains that attackers are … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/11/17/2026-cyber-threat-landscape-video/
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What impact does Agentic AI have on cloud-native security
How Can Organizations Safeguard Non-Human Identities in the Age of Agentic AI? How can robust management of Non-Human Identities (NHIs) and Secrets Security Management tighten your organization’s cybersecurity defenses? While the concept might sound futuristic, the impact is very real, especially in cloud-native environments. Let’s unravel how effective management of NHIs can mitigate potential security……
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Why is Agentic AI critical for future cybersecurity
Have You Considered the Impact of Non-Human Identities on Cybersecurity? The future of cybersecurity is being reshaped by the rise of Agentic AI, but how does this affect our approach to managing Non-Human Identities (NHIs)? With cybersecurity demands evolve, professionals are pushed to rethink their strategies to accommodate this shift. I’ve seen how negligence in……
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How do you scale Non-Human Identity management safely
Are Non-Human Identities the Hidden Vulnerability in Your Cybersecurity Strategy? Non-Human Identities (NHIs) have emerged as a crucial component of cybersecurity. But how well are they being managed? This question confronts organizations across industries such as financial services, healthcare, and travel, where the management of NHIs can be the linchpin of an effective security strategy….…
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How does Secrets Management contribute to compliance
Are You Managing Non-Human Identities with the Care They Deserve? Digital interconnected has seen a growing emphasis on cybersecurity measures that ensure both data integrity and user privacy. While more organizations migrate their operations to cloud environments, the focus on protecting machine identities, often referred to as Non-Human Identities (NHIs), becomes paramount. This shift is……
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What impact does Agentic AI have on cloud-native security
How Can Organizations Safeguard Non-Human Identities in the Age of Agentic AI? How can robust management of Non-Human Identities (NHIs) and Secrets Security Management tighten your organization’s cybersecurity defenses? While the concept might sound futuristic, the impact is very real, especially in cloud-native environments. Let’s unravel how effective management of NHIs can mitigate potential security……
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Malware, Betrug, Scams und Datendiebstahl: Massive Sicherheitslücken
Cybersicherheitsverhalten, KI-Bedenken und Risiken von Verbrauchern weltweit. 14 Prozent der Befragten fielen im letzten Jahr digitalem Betrug zum Opfer. Soziale Medien überholen E-Mail als bevorzugten Angriffsvektor von Cyberkriminellen. KI-Betrug wird zur wachsenden Sorge der Verbraucher. Die neue 2025 Consumer Cybersecurity Survey von Bitdefender gibt Einblicke in zentrale Verhaltensweisen, Praktiken und Bedenken im Bereich der… First…
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Why network visibility is the thread that holds cybersecurity together
Tags: attack, cyber, cybersecurity, data, detection, incident response, intelligence, network, threat, toolThe common ground: The network as source of truth: So where do organizations turn when environments get too complex and alerts feel untrustworthy? To the one thing every attack must cross: the network.Forty-one percent of security leaders say network detection and response tools are the best equipped to provide visibility across hybrid, multicloud environments. That’s because packets…
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Why SOC efficiency is the most valuable currency in cybersecurity
Packets as a force multiplier: Think of packet visibility as a force multiplier. A junior analyst, armed with raw alerts, might take hours to piece together an investigation. But with packet-level context, knowing exactly what was communicated, when, and to where, that same analyst can validate and scope an incident in minutes. That’s not just…
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Why network visibility is the thread that holds cybersecurity together
Tags: attack, cyber, cybersecurity, data, detection, incident response, intelligence, network, threat, toolThe common ground: The network as source of truth: So where do organizations turn when environments get too complex and alerts feel untrustworthy? To the one thing every attack must cross: the network.Forty-one percent of security leaders say network detection and response tools are the best equipped to provide visibility across hybrid, multicloud environments. That’s because packets…
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Deriving Value from Enhanced NHI Security Protocols
Tags: cybersecurityHow Does the Management of Non-Human Identities (NHIs) Bridge Security Gaps? Cybersecurity is complex and multifaceted. Where machines and applications continuously interact and communicate with one another across various platforms, one may wonder how we can effectively manage these interactions to minimize security vulnerabilities. The concept of Non-Human Identities (NHIs) provides an intriguing solution when……
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How can Agentic AI enhance cybersecurity measures
How Do Non-Human Identities Fit into Cybersecurity? How do machine identities, known as Non-Human Identities (NHIs), enhance the security of cloud environments? Where businesses increasingly migrate their operations to the cloud, understanding this aspect of cybersecurity becomes crucial. NHIs act as digital passports, combining encrypted secrets like passwords and tokens to grant access to systems….…
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Deriving Value from Enhanced NHI Security Protocols
Tags: cybersecurityHow Does the Management of Non-Human Identities (NHIs) Bridge Security Gaps? Cybersecurity is complex and multifaceted. Where machines and applications continuously interact and communicate with one another across various platforms, one may wonder how we can effectively manage these interactions to minimize security vulnerabilities. The concept of Non-Human Identities (NHIs) provides an intriguing solution when……
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Why SOC efficiency is the most valuable currency in cybersecurity
Packets as a force multiplier: Think of packet visibility as a force multiplier. A junior analyst, armed with raw alerts, might take hours to piece together an investigation. But with packet-level context, knowing exactly what was communicated, when, and to where, that same analyst can validate and scope an incident in minutes. That’s not just…
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ShinyHunters Compromises Legacy Cloud Storage System of Checkout.com
Checkout.com said the notorious ShinyHunters threat group breached a badly decommissioned legacy cloud storage system last used by the company in 2020 and stole some merchant data. The hackers demanded a ransom, but the company instead will give the amount demanded to cybersecurity research groups. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/11/shinyhunters-breaches-legacy-cloud-storage-system-of-checkout-com/
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TDL 009 – Inside DNS Threat Intelligence: Privacy, Security Innovation
Tags: access, apple, attack, automation, backup, best-practice, business, ceo, cisco, ciso, cloud, computer, control, corporate, country, crime, cybersecurity, data, dns, encryption, finance, firewall, government, infrastructure, intelligence, Internet, jobs, law, linkedin, malicious, marketplace, middle-east, monitoring, msp, network, office, privacy, regulation, risk, service, software, strategy, threat, tool, windows, zero-trustSummary Inside DNS Threat Intelligence: Privacy, Security & Innovation In this episode of the Defenders Log, host David Redekop speaks with Tim Adams, the founder of the protective DNS resolver Scout DNS. Tim shares his origin story, explaining how he transitioned from a wireless network integrator to building his own DNS solution. He saw a…
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Cybersecurity Snapshot: Refresh Your Akira Defenses Now, CISA Says, as OWASP Revamps Its App Sec Top 10 Risks
Tags: access, advisory, ai, antivirus, application-security, attack, authentication, backup, business, chatgpt, cisa, ciso, cloud, compliance, control, corporate, cve, cyber, cybersecurity, data, defense, detection, encryption, endpoint, exploit, finance, firewall, flaw, framework, germany, group, guide, healthcare, infrastructure, injection, Internet, iot, law, malware, mfa, mitigation, phishing, privacy, programming, ransomware, resilience, risk, service, soc, software, supply-chain, tactics, technology, threat, tool, update, vulnerabilityLearn why you should revise your Akira ransomware protection plans. Plus, find out what’s new in OWASP’s revamped Top 10 Web Application Risks list. Also, find out about agentic AI’s cognitive degradation risk. And get the latest on AI security trends and CISO compensation. Key takeaways CISA and other agencies are urging organizations, especially in…
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Cybersecurity Snapshot: Refresh Your Akira Defenses Now, CISA Says, as OWASP Revamps Its App Sec Top 10 Risks
Tags: access, advisory, ai, antivirus, application-security, attack, authentication, backup, business, chatgpt, cisa, ciso, cloud, compliance, control, corporate, cve, cyber, cybersecurity, data, defense, detection, encryption, endpoint, exploit, finance, firewall, flaw, framework, germany, group, guide, healthcare, infrastructure, injection, Internet, iot, law, malware, mfa, mitigation, phishing, privacy, programming, ransomware, resilience, risk, service, soc, software, supply-chain, tactics, technology, threat, tool, update, vulnerabilityLearn why you should revise your Akira ransomware protection plans. Plus, find out what’s new in OWASP’s revamped Top 10 Web Application Risks list. Also, find out about agentic AI’s cognitive degradation risk. And get the latest on AI security trends and CISO compensation. Key takeaways CISA and other agencies are urging organizations, especially in…
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Human Error: The #1 Cause of Security Incidents
Human error remains the leading cause of security breaches, even in today’s era of advanced technology and automated defences. A single mistake, such as clicking a phishing link, misconfiguring a system, or using weak passwords, can expose sensitive data and compromise entire networks. Despite major investments in cybersecurity tools, most incidents still stem… First seen…
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Millions of sites at risk from Imunify360 critical flaw exploit
A vulnerability affecting Imunify360 lets attackers run code via malicious file uploads, risking millions of websites. A vulnerability in ImunifyAV/Imunify360 allows attackers to upload malicious files to shared servers and execute arbitrary code, potentially exposing millions of websites, cybersecurity firm Patchstack warns. The flaw in Imunify360 AV before v32.7.4.0 lets attacker”‘supplied malware trigger dangerous PHP…
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Researchers Find Serious AI Bugs Exposing Meta, Nvidia, and Microsoft Inference Frameworks
Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered critical remote code execution vulnerabilities impacting major artificial intelligence (AI) inference engines, including those from Meta, Nvidia, Microsoft, and open-source PyTorch projects such as vLLM and SGLang.”These vulnerabilities all traced back to the same root cause: the overlooked unsafe use of ZeroMQ (ZMQ) and Python’s pickle deserialization,” First seen on thehackernews.com…
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Why Cybersecurity Jobs Are Likely To Resist AI Layoff Pressures: Experts
Even as AI-driven automation spreads to nearly all parts of the workforce, including cybersecurity teams, the field of cyber defense is one of the few likely to be spared from major layoffs going forward, according to security experts. First seen on crn.com Jump to article: www.crn.com/news/security/2025/why-cybersecurity-jobs-are-likely-to-resist-ai-layoff-pressures-experts
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How CISOs Can Best Work with CEOs and the Board: Lessons from the Field
To build an effective relationship with the CEO and the Board, CISOs must translate technical risks into business terms and position cybersecurity as a strategic business enabler rather than just a business function. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cyber-risk/how-cisos-can-best-work-with-ceos-and-the-board-lessons-from-the-field