Tag: cybersecurity
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Balancing Cybersecurity Accountability & Deregulation
While deregulation may open opportunities for growth and innovation, it also creates new risks that demand a proactive, accountable approach to security. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/vulnerabilities-threats/balancing-cybersecurity-accountability-deregulation
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Your Risk Scores Are Lying: Adversarial Exposure Validation Exposes Real Threats
In cybersecurity, confidence is a double-edged sword. Organizations often operate under a false sense of security, believing that patched vulnerabilities, up-to-date tools, polished dashboards, and glowing risk scores guarantee safety. The reality is a bit of a different story. In the real world, checking the right boxes doesn’t equal being secure. As Sun Tzu warned,…
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CISA Urges All Organizations to Patch Exploited Critical Ivanti Vulnerabilities
The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has added five new flaws in Ivanti and VeraCore products to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/cisa-kev-ivanti-critical/
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>>Eleven11bot” Botnet Compromises 30,000 Webcams in Massive Attack
Tags: attack, botnet, communications, cyber, cybersecurity, ddos, linkedin, network, service, threatCybersecurity experts have uncovered a massive Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) botnet known as >>Eleven11bot.
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CISA Added 3 Ivanti Endpoint Manager Bugs to Wildly Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog
Tags: cisa, cyber, cybersecurity, endpoint, exploit, flaw, infrastructure, ivanti, kev, risk, vulnerabilityThe Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has expanded its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog with the addition of three high-risk security flaws affecting Ivanti Endpoint Manager (EPM). These vulnerabilities, which involve absolute path traversal issues, have been observed being actively exploited in the wild, prompting federal agencies and organizations to implement remediation measures before…
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Forcepoint to Enhance Data Security With Getvisibility Buy
Getvisibility’s AI Mesh Integration to Bolster Data Classification, Risk Management. Forcepoint is buying Getvisibility to integrate its AI Mesh technology, boosting data classification and risk assessment capabilities. The purchase fortifies Forcepoint’s cybersecurity solutions for highly regulated industries, with full integration expected by year-end pending regulatory approval. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/forcepoint-to-enhance-data-security-getvisibility-buy-a-27679
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Companies are drowning in high-risk software security debt, and the breach outlook is getting worse
Flaw prevalence: Leading organizations have flaws in fewer than 43% of applications, while lagging organizations exceed 86%.Fix capacity: Leaders resolve over 10% of flaws monthly, whereas laggards address less than 1%.Fix speed: Top performers remediate half of flaws in five weeks; lower-performing organizations take longer than a year.Security debt prevalence: Less than 17% of applications…
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Cybersecurity Challenges in Cross-Border Data Transfers and Regulatory Compliance Strategies
Tags: ai, business, cloud, compliance, computing, cyberattack, cybersecurity, data, finance, intelligence, law, risk, strategyCross-border data transfers enable global business but face challenges from varying cybersecurity laws, increasing risks of cyberattacks and data breaches. The digital revolution has enabled organizations to operate seamlessly across national boundaries, relying on cross-border data transfers to support e-commerce, cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and financial transactions. However, as data moves across multiple jurisdictions, it…
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U.S. CISA adds Advantive VeraCore and Ivanti EPM flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) adds Advantive VeraCore and Ivanti EPM flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) added the following vulnerabilities to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog: A Vietnamese cybercrime group, tracked as XE Group, is exploiting the above VeraCore vulnerabilities, deploying reverse shells and web shells…
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Security operations centers are fundamental to cybersecurity, here’s how to build one
Tags: access, ai, automation, ciso, compliance, cyber, cybersecurity, data, detection, edr, endpoint, governance, group, guide, iam, identity, incident response, intelligence, jobs, network, risk, service, siem, soar, soc, threat, toolBreakdown of SOC tools and technologies: During their Shmoocon talk, Wyler and his colleague James “Pope” Pope, senior manager of governance, risk, and compliance at Corelight, offered a list of the fundamental technologies CISOs should consider when building or outsourcing a SOC.These essential tools include: EDR (endpoint detection and response) EDR is a security solution…
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Smart cybersecurity spending and how CISOs can invest where it matters
CISOs face mounting pressure to spend wisely on security. Yet, many organizations remain vulnerable due to misplaced priorities and inefficient budgeting. This article … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/03/11/ciso-smart-cybersecurity-spending/
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How remote work strengthens cybersecurity teams
The global transition to remote work has reshaped traditional workplace dynamics, introducing challenges and opportunities for cybersecurity teams. For CISOs and security … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/03/11/remote-work-cybersecurity-teams/
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Cybersecurity Compliance and Regulatory Frameworks: A Comprehensive Guide for Companies
Navigate the complex landscape of cybersecurity compliance with comprehensive guide to regulatory frameworks. Discover how to evaluate which standards apply to your organization, implement effective security controls, and maintain continuous compliance in an evolving threat landscape. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/03/cybersecurity-compliance-and-regulatory-frameworks-a-comprehensive-guide-for-companies/
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CISA Adds Five Actively Exploited Vulnerabilities in Advantive VeraCore and Ivanti EPM to KEV List
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) on Monday added five security flaws impacting Advantive VeraCore and Ivanti Endpoint Manager (EPM) to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, based on evidence of active exploitation in the wild.The list of vulnerabilities is as follows -CVE-2024-57968 – An unrestricted file upload vulnerability in Advantive VeraCore First…
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Almost 1 million business and home PCs compromised after users visited illegal streaming sites: Microsoft
Tags: authentication, awareness, business, control, cybersecurity, data, detection, email, endpoint, malicious, microsoft, privacy, technology, trainingPowerShell.exe, MSBuilt.exe and RegAsm.exe to connect to command and control (C2) servers and for data exfiltration of user data and browser credentials.Microsoft’s defensive recommendations include strengthening endpoint detection, particularly to block malicious artifacts, and requiring the use of multifactor authentication for logins. Security awareness training is critical: To be effective, any security awareness and training program needs to recognize…
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Forcepoint Enhances Data Security With Getvisibility AI Buy
GetVisibility’s AI Mesh Integration Bolsters Data Classification, Risk Management. Forcepoint is buying Getvisibility to integrate its AI mesh technology, boosting data classification and risk assessment capabilities. The purchase fortifies Forcepoint’s cybersecurity solutions for highly regulated industries, with full integration expected by year-end pending regulatory approval. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/forcepoint-enhances-data-security-getvisibility-ai-buy-a-27679
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What solutions support automated NHI lifecycle management?
Can Automated Non-Human Identities Lifecycle Management Lead to Better Cybersecurity? The fast-paced digital necessitates the use of automated processes in many areas, including cybersecurity. One such process, Non-Human Identities (NHIs) lifecycle management, has been gaining traction in recent years. But can comprehensive, automated NHI lifecycle management really provide the cybersecurity edge organizations seek? Data-driven insights……
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Kansas healthcare provider says more than 220,000 impacted by cyberattack
Sunflower Medical Group said it initially discovered the breach on January 7 and hired a cybersecurity firm to investigate before it was discovered the hackers had been inside their systems since mid-December. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/kansas-healthcare-provider-data-breach
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Downgraded: Alert Over IoT Wireless Chip ‘Backdoor’
Cybersecurity Firm Warns of ‘Hidden Features’ in the Widely Used ESP32 Chip. Researchers have discovered 29 undocumented commands in the Bluetooth implementation of the ESP32 microcontroller – one of the world’s most widely used chips in internet of things devices and industrial IoT devices – that attackers could use to read and modify device memory.…
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Swiss critical sector faces new 24-hour cyberattack reporting rule
Switzerland’s National Cybersecurity Centre (NCSC) has announced a new reporting obligation for critical infrastructure organizations in the country, requiring them to report cyberattacks to the agency within 24 hours of their discovery. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/swiss-critical-sector-faces-new-24-hour-cyberattack-reporting-rule/
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Review: The Cybersecurity Trinity
The Cybersecurity Trinity provides a comprehensive approach to modern cybersecurity by integrating AI, automation, and active cyber defense (ACD) into a unified strategy. … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/03/10/review-the-cybersecurity-trinity/
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Researchers Expose New Polymorphic Attack That Clones Browser Extensions to Steal Credentials
Cybersecurity researchers have demonstrated a novel technique that allows a malicious web browser extension to impersonate any installed add-on.”The polymorphic extensions create a pixel perfect replica of the target’s icon, HTML popup, workflows and even temporarily disables the legitimate extension, making it extremely convincing for victims to believe that they are providing credentials to First…
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Channel Women In Security: Cybersecurity, Inclusion And Digital Justice
CRN’s Cass Cooper and Rubrik Global Channels VP Ghazal Asif Farhadi dive into an often-overlooked issue: how cybersecurity threats disproportionately impact under-represented and vulnerable communities. First seen on crn.com Jump to article: www.crn.com/news/security/2025/channel-women-in-security-cybersecurity-inclusion-digital-justice
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10th March Threat Intelligence Report
The City of Mission, Texas, has declared a local state of emergency following a severe cybersecurity incident that threatens to expose protected personal information, health records, and other critical data managed by […] First seen on research.checkpoint.com Jump to article: research.checkpoint.com/2025/10th-march-threat-intelligence-report/
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EU’s Digital Transformation Push Includes Training for 1.5 Million
Cisco has set an ambitious goal to train 1.5 million people across the European Union in digital skills by 2030. This Cisco Networking Academy initiative, which focuses on areas such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, and data science, was unveiled at the European Commission’s Employment and Social Rights Forum in Brussels. The move aligns with…
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Schadensfallanalyse: MDR-Services sorgen für stark reduzierte Forderungssummen
Sophos hat kürzlich eine herstellerunabhängige Studie in Auftrag gegeben, um die finanziellen Auswirkungen verschiedener Cybersecurity-Produkte auf den Wert von Cyberversicherungsansprüchen zu messen. Die Untersuchung zeigt sehr deutlich die großen Unterschiede in punkto angriffsbedingter Schäden je nach Einsatz von reinen Endpoint-Schutz-Lösungen oder solchen mit EDR/XDR-Technologien im Vergleich zu MDR-Diensten. Dies lässt zum einen konkrete Ableitungen in…
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âš¡ THN Weekly Recap: New Attacks, Old Tricks, Bigger Impact
Cyber threats today don’t just evolve”, they mutate rapidly, testing the resilience of everything from global financial systems to critical infrastructure. As cybersecurity confronts new battlegrounds”, ranging from nation-state espionage and ransomware to manipulated AI chatbots”, the landscape becomes increasingly complex, prompting vital questions: How secure are our cloud environments? Can our First seen on…
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UK Cybersecurity Weekly News Roundup 9 March 2025
Tags: android, attack, backdoor, breach, china, cloud, compliance, computer, cyber, cyberattack, cybercrime, cybersecurity, data, espionage, exploit, government, group, hacker, infrastructure, international, malware, microsoft, network, ransomware, regulation, resilience, service, skills, software, theft, update, vulnerabilityWelcome to this week’s edition of our cybersecurity news roundup, bringing you the latest developments and insights from the UK and beyond. Microsoft Engineer’s Transition to Cybersecurity Ankit Masrani, a 36-year-old software engineer, successfully transitioned into a cybersecurity role at Microsoft. With a background in IT and a Master’s degree in computer science, Masrani secured…
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Commvault Webserver Vulnerability Poses Cybersecurity Risk, Urging Immediate Action
Commvault, a leading provider of data protection and management solutions, has recently addressed a critical flaw affecting its webserver software. This Webserver vulnerability, if left unchecked, could have allowed attackers to gain full control over systems running affected versions of Commvault’s software. The flaw impacts both Linux and Windows platforms, posing a substantial risk to…