Tag: cybersecurity
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Lawmakers ask FTC to probe Flock Safety’s cybersecurity practices
Questioning how Flock Safety protects sensitive user accounts, Sen. Ron Wyden and Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi want the FTC to investigate the police surveillance tech provider. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/wyden-letter-ftc-flock-safety-investigate-cybersecurity-practices
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Cargo theft gets a boost from hackers using remote monitoring tools
Cybersecurity researchers have been tracking thieves who are using their deep knowledge of trucking and transportation technology to steal cargo. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/cargo-theft-hackers-remote-monitoring-tools
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Prosecutors allege incident response pros used ALPHV/BlackCat to commit string of ransomware attacks
The alleged cybersecurity turncoats attacked at least five U.S. companies while working for their respective employers, officials said. First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/incident-response-ransomware-professionals-charged-attacks/
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Shortfall in Cyber Workforce Leads to Skills Gap
Fortinet’s da Gama on Global Cyber Skill Shortage. The global cybersecurity skills shortage is leaving organizations open to more risk than ever, including increased data breach rates, higher recovery costs and prolonged disruptions. According to Fortinet’s latest Global Cybersecurity Skills Gap Report, 86% of organizations experienced some type of breach in 2024 a number only…
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Malicious VSX Extension “SleepyDuck” Uses Ethereum to Keep Its Command Server Alive
Cybersecurity researchers have flagged a new malicious extension in the Open VSX registry that harbors a remote access trojan called SleepyDuck.According to Secure Annex’s John Tuckner, the extension in question, juan-bianco.solidity-vlang (version 0.0.7), was first published on October 31, 2025, as a completely benign library that was subsequently updated to version 0.0.8 on November 1…
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Government Approach to Disrupt Cyber Scams is ‘Fragmented’
Users contend with cybersecurity scams throughout their day; a new Cyber Civic Engagement program wants to provide them with the skills to fight back. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cyber-risk/government-approach-to-disrupt-cyber-scams-is-fragmented-
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US cybersecurity experts indicted for BlackCat ransomware attacks
Three former employees of cybersecurity incident response companies DigitalMint and Sygnia have been indicted for allegedly hacking the networks of five U.S. companies in BlackCat (ALPHV) ransomware attacks between May 2023 and November 2023. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/us-cybersecurity-experts-indicted-for-blackcat-ransomware-attacks/
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PNP Strengthens Cybersecurity Ahead of Possible DDoS Attacks
The Philippine National Police (PNP) stated on Monday that it is actively monitoring its online platforms and reinforcing defense against potential cyberattacks. The announcement follows a warning from the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) regarding possible Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks, planned for November”¯5 and targeting various websites and networks. First seen on thecyberexpress.com Jump to article: thecyberexpress.com/pnp-strengthens-cybersecurity-ahead-of-possible-ddos-attacks/
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Ongoing Ransomware Attacks Exploit Critical Linux Kernel Vulnerability (CVE-2024-1086)
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued a serious warning after confirming that a critical flaw in the Linux Kerne First seen on thecyberexpress.com Jump to article: thecyberexpress.com/cisa-warns-of-cve-2024-1086/
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PNP Strengthens Cybersecurity Ahead of Possible DDoS Attacks
The Philippine National Police (PNP) stated on Monday that it is actively monitoring its online platforms and reinforcing defense against potential cyberattacks. The announcement follows a warning from the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) regarding possible Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks, planned for November”¯5 and targeting various websites and networks. First seen on thecyberexpress.com Jump to article: thecyberexpress.com/pnp-strengthens-cybersecurity-ahead-of-possible-ddos-attacks/
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Ongoing Ransomware Attacks Exploit Critical Linux Kernel Vulnerability (CVE-2024-1086)
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued a serious warning after confirming that a critical flaw in the Linux Kerne First seen on thecyberexpress.com Jump to article: thecyberexpress.com/cisa-warns-of-cve-2024-1086/
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Hacktivists increasingly target industrial control systems, Canada Cyber Centre warns
Tags: authentication, control, cyber, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, government, hacker, infrastructure, Internet, leak, mfa, military, service, technology, vpn, vulnerabilityHacked fuel tank gauges can lead to dangerous situations: In another incident reported by the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security, attackers accessed an internet-exposed automated tank gauge (ATG) belonging to a Canadian oil and gas company and manipulated its values, triggering false alarms.ATGs are used to monitor fuel level, pressure, and temperature inside fuel tanks.…
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Hacktivists increasingly target industrial control systems, Canada Cyber Centre warns
Tags: authentication, control, cyber, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, government, hacker, infrastructure, Internet, leak, mfa, military, service, technology, vpn, vulnerabilityHacked fuel tank gauges can lead to dangerous situations: In another incident reported by the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security, attackers accessed an internet-exposed automated tank gauge (ATG) belonging to a Canadian oil and gas company and manipulated its values, triggering false alarms.ATGs are used to monitor fuel level, pressure, and temperature inside fuel tanks.…
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Researchers Uncover BankBot-YNRK and DeliveryRAT Android Trojans Stealing Financial Data
Cybersecurity researchers have shed light on two different Android trojans called BankBot-YNRK and DeliveryRAT that are capable of harvesting sensitive data from compromised devices.According to CYFIRMA, which analyzed three different samples of BankBot-YNRK, the malware incorporates features to sidestep analysis efforts by first checking its running within a virtualized or emulated environment First seen on…
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The New Frontier of Cyber Threats: Unpacking Prompt Injection, Model Poisoning and Adversarial Attacks in AI Security
Artificial Intelligence is reshaping the cybersecurity landscape”, and with it, a new generation of attack vectors is emerging. From prompt injection to model poisoning and adversarial attacks, threat actors are exploiting vulnerabilities unique to AI systems. This article explores how these threats operate, their potential impact, and what defenders must do to build resilient, trustworthy…
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The New Frontier of Cyber Threats: Unpacking Prompt Injection, Model Poisoning and Adversarial Attacks in AI Security
Artificial Intelligence is reshaping the cybersecurity landscape”, and with it, a new generation of attack vectors is emerging. From prompt injection to model poisoning and adversarial attacks, threat actors are exploiting vulnerabilities unique to AI systems. This article explores how these threats operate, their potential impact, and what defenders must do to build resilient, trustworthy…
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The New Frontier of Cyber Threats: Unpacking Prompt Injection, Model Poisoning and Adversarial Attacks in AI Security
Artificial Intelligence is reshaping the cybersecurity landscape”, and with it, a new generation of attack vectors is emerging. From prompt injection to model poisoning and adversarial attacks, threat actors are exploiting vulnerabilities unique to AI systems. This article explores how these threats operate, their potential impact, and what defenders must do to build resilient, trustworthy…
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New BOF Tool Bypasses Microsoft Teams Cookie Encryption to Steal User Chats
Cybersecurity researchers at Tier Zero Security have released a specialised Beacon Object File (BOF) tool that exploits a critical weakness in Microsoft Teams cookie encryption, enabling attackers to steal user chat messages and other sensitive communications. The vulnerability stems from how Microsoft Teams handles cookie encryption compared to modern Chromium-based browsers. While contemporary browsers like…
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What does aligning security to the business really mean?
Indicators of alignment: One barometer of security-business alignment in action, Thielemann says, is when security teams engage with the business and use business metrics to determine security’s effectiveness.As an example, she points to the partnership between security and engineering at a manufacturing plant that had devices using software no longer supported by the vendor. The…
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What does aligning security to the business really mean?
Indicators of alignment: One barometer of security-business alignment in action, Thielemann says, is when security teams engage with the business and use business metrics to determine security’s effectiveness.As an example, she points to the partnership between security and engineering at a manufacturing plant that had devices using software no longer supported by the vendor. The…
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What does aligning security to the business really mean?
Indicators of alignment: One barometer of security-business alignment in action, Thielemann says, is when security teams engage with the business and use business metrics to determine security’s effectiveness.As an example, she points to the partnership between security and engineering at a manufacturing plant that had devices using software no longer supported by the vendor. The…
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OpenAI’s ChatGPT Atlas: What It Means for Cybersecurity and Privacy
In this episode, we explore OpenAI’s groundbreaking release GPT Atlas, the AI-powered browser that remembers your activities and acts on your behalf. Discover its features, implications for enterprise security, and the risks it poses to privacy. Join hosts Tom Eston and Scott Wright as they discuss everything from the browser’s memory function to vulnerabilities like……
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KI als Fluch und Segen für die Cybersecurity-Landschaft
Wer profitiert eigentlich mehr von den Möglichkeiten der künstlichen Intelligenz die Security-Verantwortlichen oder die Kriminellen? Was wiegt schwerer: das Risiko, Opfer von KI-getriebenen Angriffen zu werden oder die Gefahr, sich zu sehr auf KI-Schutzsysteme zu verlassen? Ein aktuelles Stimmungsbild. KI ist in der Cybersecurity zugleich Hoffnungsträger und Risikoquelle. Laut einer TÜV-Studie vermuten… First seen on…
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OpenAI’s ChatGPT Atlas: What It Means for Cybersecurity and Privacy
In this episode, we explore OpenAI’s groundbreaking release GPT Atlas, the AI-powered browser that remembers your activities and acts on your behalf. Discover its features, implications for enterprise security, and the risks it poses to privacy. Join hosts Tom Eston and Scott Wright as they discuss everything from the browser’s memory function to vulnerabilities like……
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KI als Fluch und Segen für die Cybersecurity-Landschaft
Wer profitiert eigentlich mehr von den Möglichkeiten der künstlichen Intelligenz die Security-Verantwortlichen oder die Kriminellen? Was wiegt schwerer: das Risiko, Opfer von KI-getriebenen Angriffen zu werden oder die Gefahr, sich zu sehr auf KI-Schutzsysteme zu verlassen? Ein aktuelles Stimmungsbild. KI ist in der Cybersecurity zugleich Hoffnungsträger und Risikoquelle. Laut einer TÜV-Studie vermuten… First seen on…
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OpenAI’s ChatGPT Atlas: What It Means for Cybersecurity and Privacy
In this episode, we explore OpenAI’s groundbreaking release GPT Atlas, the AI-powered browser that remembers your activities and acts on your behalf. Discover its features, implications for enterprise security, and the risks it poses to privacy. Join hosts Tom Eston and Scott Wright as they discuss everything from the browser’s memory function to vulnerabilities like……
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KI als Fluch und Segen für die Cybersecurity-Landschaft
Wer profitiert eigentlich mehr von den Möglichkeiten der künstlichen Intelligenz die Security-Verantwortlichen oder die Kriminellen? Was wiegt schwerer: das Risiko, Opfer von KI-getriebenen Angriffen zu werden oder die Gefahr, sich zu sehr auf KI-Schutzsysteme zu verlassen? Ein aktuelles Stimmungsbild. KI ist in der Cybersecurity zugleich Hoffnungsträger und Risikoquelle. Laut einer TÜV-Studie vermuten… First seen on…
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Get Excited About Innovations in Secrets Sprawl Control
Are You Embracing the Transformative Power of Non-Human Identities? Digital is evolving rapidly, and non-human identities (NHIs) are increasingly becoming integral to cybersecurity frameworks across various industries. But how are organizations harnessing the power of NHIs to enhance secrets management and secure cloud? Unpacking Non-Human Identities: The New Cybersecurity Frontier Machine identities, or NHIs, are……