Tag: cybersecurity
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AI Security Risks: Jailbreaks, Unsafe Code, and Data Theft Threats in Leading AI Systems
In recent reports, significant security vulnerabilities have been uncovered in some of the world’s leading generative AI systems, such as OpenAI’s GPT-4, Anthropic’s Claude, and Google’s Gemini. While these AI models have revolutionized industries by automating complex tasks, they also introduce new cybersecurity challenges. These risks include AI jailbreaks, the generation of unsafe code, and…
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The Rising Threat of Zero-Day Exploits Targeting Enterprise Security Products
Zero-day exploits continue to pose one of the most significant and evolving cybersecurity threats to businesses worldwide. According to a recent report, 75 zero-day vulnerabilities were exploited this year, with 44% of these attacks targeting enterprise security products. These vulnerabilities are particularly dangerous because they are exploited before the vendor can address or patch them,…
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World Password Day 2025: Rethinking Security in the Age of MFA and Passkeys
Despite the rising use of biometrics, passkeys, and identity-based threat detection tools, one thing remains clear: passwords continue to be the frontline defence for digital access and often, the weakest link. Tomorrow is World Password Day, and cybersecurity experts are warning that while passwords are here for now, how we manage them needs to change…
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SonicWall warns of more VPN flaws exploited in attacks
Cybersecurity company SonicWall has warned customers that several vulnerabilities impacting its Secure Mobile Access (SMA) appliances are now being actively exploited in attacks. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/sonicwall-sma100-vpn-vulnerabilities-now-exploited-in-attacks/
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Why top SOC teams are shifting to Network Detection and Response
Security Operations Center (SOC) teams are facing a fundamentally new challenge — traditional cybersecurity tools are failing to detect advanced adversaries who have become experts at evading endpoint-based defenses and signature-based detection systems. The reality of these “invisible intruders” is driving a significant need for a multi-layered approach to detecting threats, First seen on thehackernews.com…
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Quantum Computing and Cybersecurity What CISOs Need to Know Now
As quantum computing transitions from theoretical research to practical application, Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) face an unprecedented challenge to cryptographic security. The emergence of cryptanalytically relevant quantum computers (CRQCs) threatens to break widely-used public-key encryption algorithms that safeguard sensitive data and communications. This looming crisis, often referred to as >>Y2Q>Q-Day,
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DarkWatchman, Sheriff Malware Hit Russia and Ukraine with Stealth and Nation-Grade Tactics
Russian companies have been targeted as part of a large-scale phishing campaign that’s designed to deliver a known malware called DarkWatchman.Targets of the attacks include entities in the media, tourism, finance and insurance, manufacturing, retail, energy, telecom, transport, and biotechnology sectors, Russian cybersecurity company F6 said.The activity is assessed to be the work of a…
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The 14 most valuable cybersecurity certifications
Tags: access, ai, application-security, attack, automation, best-practice, blockchain, blueteam, china, cisa, cisco, ciso, cloud, compliance, computer, computing, conference, control, country, credentials, cryptography, cyber, cybersecurity, data, defense, encryption, endpoint, exploit, finance, governance, government, guide, hacker, hacking, incident response, intelligence, Internet, jobs, kali, law, linux, malware, metric, microsoft, monitoring, network, penetration-testing, privacy, reverse-engineering, risk, risk-analysis, risk-management, skills, threat, training, vulnerability, windowsIndustry recognition Who’s to say one certification is more respected than another? Such criteria can be very subjective, so we turned to the most direct and unbiased source to cut through the ambiguity: job listings. In addition to education, skills, and qualifications, employers often specify certs they seek in their ideal candidate. These mentions carry…
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Hive0117 group targets Russian firms with new variant of DarkWatchman malware
Hive0117 targets Russian firms in multiple sectors with phishing attacks using a modified version of the DarkWatchman malware. A cybercrime group named Hive0117 is behind a fresh phishing campaign that targeted Russian organizations with a new version of the DarkWatchman malware, according to Russian cybersecurity firm F6. The financially-motivated group targeted organizations in the media,…
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#Infosec2025: How Advances in Quantum Computing Could Reshape Cybersecurity
The impact of the advancement in quantum computing on cybersecurity will be a key focus at this year’s Infosecurity Europe event First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/infosec2025-quantum-reshape/
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How ‘native English’ Scattered Spider group linked to M&S attack operate
Cybersecurity expert says group are ‘unusual but potently threatening’ coalition of ransomware hackersIf there is one noticeable difference between some members of the Scattered Spider hacking community and their ransomware peers, it will be the accent.Scattered Spider has been linked to a <a href=”https://www.theguardian.com/business/2025/apr/29/m-and-s-cyber-attack-linked-to-hacking-group-scattered-spider”>cyber-attack on UK retailer Marks & Spencer. But unlike other <a href=”https://www.theguardian.com/business/2023/jan/13/what-is-lockbit-ransomware-and-how-does-it-operate-malware-royal-mail”>ransomware…
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Are You Confident in Your IAM Solutions?
Is Your Trust in IAM Solutions Justified? Have you ever wondered if your existing cybersecurity measures adequately protect your non-human identities (NHIs)? The importance of robust, dynamic identity and access management (IAM) solutions comes into sharp focus. Understanding the Non-Human Identity Landscape NHIs have become an integral part of IAM solutions. NHIs are machine identities……
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Cybersecurity That Fits Your Budget”, How?
Is Affordable Cybersecurity a Reality? Could an affordable, budget-friendly solution be the key to ensuring your organization’s cybersecurity? The answer is a resounding yes! However, understanding how to implement these solutions requires an in-depth look into the concept of Non-Human Identities (NHIs) and Secrets Management. Navigating the Non-Human Identity Landscape NHIs constitute a significant component….…
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Justifying Investments in Machine Identity Management
Why is Investment Justification in Machine Identity Management Essential? Companies across industries are heavily investing in cybersecurity. One such area of investment is machine identity management, a powerful cybersecurity strategy. But why is it so critical to justify these investments? Let’s delve into the reasons. The Rising Relevance of Non-Human Identities (NHIs) With industries increasingly……
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Hottest cybersecurity open-source tools of the month: April 2025
This month’s roundup features exceptional open-source cybersecurity tools that are gaining attention for strengthening security across various environments. GoSearch: … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/05/01/hottest-cybersecurity-open-source-tools-of-the-month-april-2025/
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ISMG Editors: Day 3 Highlights From RSAC Conference 2025
Panel Explores AI Innovation, Geopolitical Tensions and Cybersecurity Leadership. ISMG editors share insights from Day 3 of RSAC Conference 2025, unpacking nagging AI security challenges, evolving CISO roles, operational technology protection and the impact of geopolitical tensions on global cybersecurity collaboration. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/ismg-editors-day-3-highlights-from-rsac-conference-2025-a-28173
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APT28 Cyber Espionage Campaign Targets French Institutions Since 2021
The French National Cybersecurity Agency (ANSSI) has released a detailed report exposing a sustained and strategic cyber-espionage campaign First seen on securityonline.info Jump to article: securityonline.info/apt28-cyber-espionage-campaign-targets-french-institutions-since-2021/
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Keeper Security Enhances Browser Extension With New Autofill Controls, PAM Support And Snapshot Tool
Keeper Security has announced the launch of its Browser Extension 17.1. The significant update to Keeper’s award-winning cybersecurity software brings enhanced autofill customisation to its browser extension, along with expanded PAM capabilities and a new AI-powered tool to improve issue resolution. Keeper Security CTO and Co-founder Craig Lurey: >>At Keeper, we’re relentless in our mission…
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SOCRadar Launches AI-Powered Cybersecurity Assistant ‘Copilot’
At RSAC 2025, SOCRadar have unveiled SOCRadar Copilot, an AI-powered cybersecurity assistant designed to enhance platform efficiency, share knowledge and insights, and automate routine security operations. It will help time-strapped security teams to streamline security processes and reporting, all while continuously learning, adapting and evolving to help security teams be proactive and future-proof their defences…
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QA Securely Yours: An Agony Aunt’s Guide to Surviving Cyber
What happens when two titans of cybersecurity (Rebecca Taylor, Threat Intelligence Knowledge Manager and Researcher at Secureworks, a Sophos company, and Amelia Hewitt, Founder of CybAid and Managing Director at Hewitt Partnerships) join forces to write a book? Securely Yours: An Agony Aunt’s Guide to Surviving Cyber! Securely Yours is a practical Agony Aunt-style guide…
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KnowBe4 Appoints Bryan Palma as President and CEO
KnowBe4, the cybersecurity platform that comprehensively addresses human risk management, announced that cybersecurity industry veteran Bryan Palma has been appointed president and chief executive officer of KnowBe4, effective May 5. KnowBe4’s founder and current chief executive officer Stu Sjouwerman has transitioned to the role of executive chairman. Palma is a highly regarded technology executive with…
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Salt Security Embraces MCP to Improve Cybersecurity in the Age of AI
Salt Security this week at the 2025 RSA Conference made available an early preview of an ability to secure Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers that are emerging as a de facto standard for integrating artificial intelligence (AI) models and agents. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/04/salt-security-embraces-mcp-to-improve-cybersecurity-in-the-age-of-ai/
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City of Long Beach Says at Least 260,000 Affected by Hack
HIPAA Protected Health Information Among Data Stolen in Nov. 2023 Attack. The City of Long Beach, Calif. is notifying nearly 260,000 individuals that their protected health information was potentially stolen in a November 2023 hack that also disrupted IT systems for several weeks. The city has added $1 million to its cybersecurity budget since the…
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2025 SC Award winners revealed: Honoring cybersecurity excellence
Tags: cybersecurityFirst seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/news/2025-sc-award-winners-revealed-honoring-cybersecurity-excellence
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Cybersecurity Companies Under Attack
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/cybersecurity-companies-under-attack
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Misaligned Incentives Impede Zero Trust Implementation
Zero Trust Creator John Kindervag on Barriers to Security Success Beyond Tech. Growing executive engagement with zero trust signifies a change from technical discussions to strategic business focus. Boards now view cybersecurity as fundamental to operations and seek solutions beyond products, said John Kindervag, creator of zero trust and chief evangelist, Illumio. First seen on…
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The Expanding Role of CISOs in Tech and Corporate Governance
Team8’s Liran Grinberg on How CISOs Influence Boardrooms and Enterprise Security. With cyber risk ranked as one of the top threats to business continuity, cybersecurity has now become a core component to business survival. Liran Grinberg, co-founder and managing partner at Team8, said the CISO’s role has transformed into one of the most critical positions…
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Driving the Future of Cybersecurity: Highlights from the Horizon3 Global Partner Summit
Tags: cybersecurityTom Sheehan (Hurricane Labs Director of Cybersecurity Consulting and Compliance) attended the inaugural Horizon3 Global Partner summit last week. This event brought together the brightest minds and boldest innovators in cybersecurity for a day of education, collaboration, and vision. Held in Frisco Texas, the event spotlighted Horizon3.ai’s evolving impact on security, showcasing a community […]…
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The Hidden Risks of Over-Relying on AI in Cybersecurity
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/native/the-hidden-risks-of-over-relying-on-ai-in-cybersecurity