Tag: cybersecurity
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T.H.E. Journal: The Hidden Cyber Risk in Schools
This article was originally published in T.H.E. Journal on 10/22/25 by Charlie Sander. Printers may not be glamorous, but they are an often-overlooked attack vector that should be part of every district’s cybersecurity strategy Cyber attacks are hitting K12 schools with alarming regularity. From mid-2023 through 2024, more than four out of five reporting districts faced some…
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How to Take Vulnerability Management to the Next Level and Supercharge Your Career
Tags: access, ai, attack, authentication, awareness, business, ciso, cloud, compliance, cve, cvss, cybersecurity, data, exploit, flaw, framework, governance, identity, metric, mfa, risk, skills, strategy, technology, tool, update, vulnerability, vulnerability-managementAt Tenable, we believe the next generation of great CISOs and security leaders will arise from those vulnerability management professionals who are driving the shift to exposure management today. Key takeaways: Vulnerability management is crucial for the evolution toward a more strategic, business-aligned approach to cybersecurity, that’s why these professionals are best positioned to lead…
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Infosecurity Europe 2025: Securing an Uncertain World
Compendium Features Dozens of In-Depth Interviews With CEOs, CISOs and Researchers. Welcome to Information Security Media Group’s Infosecurity Europe 2025 Compendium featuring cybersecurity insights from industry’s top researchers, CEOs, CISOs, government leaders and more. Inside this guide, you’ll find links to video interviews created by ISMG.Studio. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/infosecurity-europe-2025-securing-uncertain-world-a-29841
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New ChatGPT Atlas Browser Exploit Lets Attackers Plant Persistent Hidden Commands
Tags: access, ai, chatgpt, cybersecurity, exploit, intelligence, malicious, malware, openai, vulnerabilityCybersecurity researchers have discovered a new vulnerability in OpenAI’s ChatGPT Atlas web browser that could allow malicious actors to inject nefarious instructions into the artificial intelligence (AI)-powered assistant’s memory and run arbitrary code.”This exploit can allow attackers to infect systems with malicious code, grant themselves access privileges, or deploy malware,” LayerX First seen on thehackernews.com…
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Cybersecurity in OT-Umgebungen – Fast alle Unternehmen binden die Führungsebene für OT-Sicherheit ein
Tags: cybersecurityFirst seen on security-insider.de Jump to article: www.security-insider.de/ot-sicherheit-verhinderung-von-cyberangriffen-best-practices-a-5e6e6b5a8399e1a656edb34c6f29181e/
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CISA orders feds to patch Windows Server WSUS flaw used in attacks
Tags: attack, cisa, cybersecurity, exploit, flaw, government, infrastructure, service, update, vulnerability, windowsThe Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) ordered U.S. government agencies to patch a critical-severity Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) vulnerability after adding it to its catalog of security flaws exploited in attacks. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cisa-orders-feds-to-patch-windows-server-wsus-flaw-exploited-in-attacks/
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CISA orders feds to patch Windows Server WSUS flaw used in attacks
Tags: attack, cisa, cybersecurity, exploit, flaw, government, infrastructure, service, update, vulnerability, windowsThe Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) ordered U.S. government agencies to patch a critical-severity Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) vulnerability after adding it to its catalog of security flaws exploited in attacks. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cisa-orders-feds-to-patch-windows-server-wsus-flaw-exploited-in-attacks/
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New EDR-Redir Tool Bypasses EDRs by Exploiting Bind Filter and Cloud Filter Driver
Cybersecurity researchers have developed a sophisticated new tool called EDR-Redir that can bypass Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) systems by exploiting Windows’ Bind Filter and Cloud Filter drivers. This technique represents a significant advancement in evasion methods that operate entirely in user mode without requiring kernel privileges. The Windows Bind Link feature, introduced in Windows…
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âš¡ Weekly Recap: WSUS Exploited, LockBit 5.0 Returns, Telegram Backdoor, F5 Breach Widens
Security, trust, and stability, once the pillars of our digital world, are now the tools attackers turn against us. From stolen accounts to fake job offers, cybercriminals keep finding new ways to exploit both system flaws and human behavior.Each new breach proves a harsh truth: in cybersecurity, feeling safe can be far more dangerous than…
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North Canton City Council Advances Cybersecurity Policy to Comply with New State Law
The City Council of North Canton, Ohio, is preparing to adopt a new cybersecurity policy designed to strengthen digital defenses and comply with statewide regulations. The legislation, enacted under Ohio Revised Code Section 9.64 through House Bill 96, mandates that all political subdivisions, including cities, villages, and counties, establish documented cybersecurity protocols by January 1,…
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So hält KI die Cybersecurity-Landschaft beschäftigt
Der Cyber-Security-Awareness-Month geht zu Ende, doch eine Frage wird die Fachwelt noch lange beschäftigen: Wer profitiert eigentlich mehr von den Möglichkeiten der künstlichen Intelligenz die Security-Verantwortlichen oder die Kriminellen? Ein aktuelles Stimmungsbild. KI ist in der Cybersecurity zugleich Hoffnungsträger und Risikoquelle. Laut einer TÜV-Studie vermuten 51 Prozent der deutschen Unternehmen KI-basierte Angriffe, aber nur 10 […]…
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Data sovereignty proof: How to verify controls like ‘Project Texas’
“Verification regimes work best when they serve everyone’s interests. The reporting company wants a process that does not impose too many burdens or interrupt workflow while allowing it to demonstrate compliance. Oversight bodies want hard data that is difficult to fake and indicates adherence to the regime. Finally, these systems need to be simple enough…
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Data sovereignty proof: How to verify controls like ‘Project Texas’
“Verification regimes work best when they serve everyone’s interests. The reporting company wants a process that does not impose too many burdens or interrupt workflow while allowing it to demonstrate compliance. Oversight bodies want hard data that is difficult to fake and indicates adherence to the regime. Finally, these systems need to be simple enough…
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Was ist ein CIS Cybersecurity Framework?
Mit granularen, adaptiven Kontrollen, die auf deterministischer Automatisierung basieren, stellt Zero Networks sicher, dass die umfassende Sicherheit mit den Veränderungen im Netzwerk Schritt hält. First seen on infopoint-security.de Jump to article: www.infopoint-security.de/was-ist-ein-cis-cybersecurity-framework/a42500/
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The 10 biggest issues CISOs and cyber teams face today
Tags: ai, attack, awareness, breach, business, ceo, ciso, computing, crime, cyber, cyberattack, cybersecurity, data, deep-fake, defense, email, encryption, exploit, finance, fraud, governance, group, hacker, international, mitigation, organized, phishing, ransom, risk, scam, service, strategy, supply-chain, technology, threat, tool, training, usa, vulnerability2. Escalating, and accelerating, AI-enabled attacks: A 2025 survey from Boston Consulting Group found that 80% of CISOs worldwide cited AI-powered cyberattacks as their top concern, a 19-point increase from the previous year. A 2025 survey from Darktrace, a security technology firm, found that 78% of CISOs reported a significant impact from AI-driven threats, up…
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WhatsApp 0-Click Exploit Disclosed to Meta at Pwn2Own Security Event
Cybersecurity researchers from Team Z3 have withdrawn their planned demonstration of a zero-click remote code execution vulnerability in WhatsApp at the Pwn2Own Ireland 2025 hacking competition, opting instead for private coordinated disclosure to Meta. The high-stakes exploit, which stood to earn a record-breaking $1 million bounty, was one of the most anticipated demonstrations at the…
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Build Confidence with Robust Secrets Management
How Does Effective Secrets Management Enhance Robust Security? Have you ever considered the impact of non-human identities in your organization’s security framework? While human factors in cybersecurity get a lot of attention, it’s increasingly crucial to understand the role of Non-Human Identities (NHIs) and their secrets to ensure robust security for your cloud-based environments. NHIs,……
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Top 5 Network Detection and Response (NDR) Tools to Watch in 2026
Cybersecurity professionals are facing a nightmare scenario. Attackersaren’tusing basic methods anymore they’redeploying AI-powered threats that evolve faster than most security teams can respond. Here’sthe reality check: The NDR market is exploding to$5.82 billionby 2030, growing at 9.6% annually. This growthisn’tjust hype. Organizations desperately need better network visibility as attack surfaces multiply exponentially. We analyzed hundreds…
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Hackers Exploit WordPress Arbitrary Installation Vulnerabilities in the Wild
Tags: control, cyber, cybersecurity, exploit, flaw, hacker, malicious, software, vulnerability, wordpressCybersecurity firm Wordfence has uncovered a renewed wave of mass exploitation targeting critical vulnerabilities in two popular WordPress plugins, allowing unauthenticated attackers to install malicious software and potentially seize control of websites. The flaws, first disclosed in late 2024, affect GutenKit and Hunk Companion plugins, which boast over 40,000 and 8,000 active installations respectively. Despite…
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CISA Beware! Hackers Are Actively Exploiting Windows Server Update Services RCE Flaw in the Wild
Tags: attack, cisa, cve, cyber, cybersecurity, exploit, flaw, hacker, microsoft, rce, remote-code-execution, service, update, vulnerability, windowsCybersecurity researchers are sounding the alarm after discovering that hackers are actively exploiting a critical remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability in Microsoft’s Windows Server Update Services (WSUS). The flaw, tracked as CVE-2025-59287, allows unauthenticated attackers to run arbitrary code on vulnerable servers, and evidence suggests that these attacks are being carried out manually, a technique…
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Getting Better at Managing Cloud Risks
How Can Organizations Improve Their Approach to Cloud Risk Management? Where cloud adoption continues to surge, how can organizations ensure their cybersecurity strategy genuinely addresses all vulnerabilities, particularly those associated with Non-Human Identities (NHIs)? When more businesses migrate their operations to the cloud, the complexities of managing these machine identities become evident. Without a structured……
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Middle East Cyber Resilience 2030: Unified Defense in a $26B Market
The Middle East is undergoing one of the fastest digital transformations in the world. National initiatives such as Saudi Vision 2030, Kuwait Vision 2035, and the UAE Digital Government Strategy are fueling large-scale modernization across every sector. However, as this progress accelerates, the region faces a parallel rise in cyber threats, pushing cybersecurity to the…
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Insider Threat Prevention
Introduction: The Hidden Risk Inside Every Organization Cybersecurity often focuses on external threats”, hackers, malware, phishing, and ransomware. But one of the most dangerous and underestimated risks often lies within the organization: the insider threat. Whether it’s a disgruntled employee, an unaware user, or a compromised contractor, insider threats have the potential to bypass even…
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U.S. CISA adds Microsoft WSUS, and Adobe Commerce and Magento Open Source flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
Tags: adobe, cisa, cybersecurity, exploit, flaw, infrastructure, kev, microsoft, open-source, vulnerabilityU.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) adds Microsoft WSUS, and Adobe Commerce and Magento Open Source flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) added Microsoft WSUS, and Adobe Commerce and Magento Open Source flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog. Below the list of flaws added to the…
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Cybersecurity Snapshot: Top Advice for Detecting and Preventing AI Attacks, and for Securing AI Systems
Tags: access, ai, attack, authentication, awareness, best-practice, breach, business, chatgpt, china, ciso, cloud, computing, container, control, credentials, crime, cve, cyber, cyberattack, cybersecurity, data, defense, detection, email, exploit, extortion, finance, flaw, framework, fraud, google, governance, government, group, guide, hacker, hacking, healthcare, iam, identity, incident response, intelligence, LLM, malicious, malware, mitigation, monitoring, network, open-source, openai, organized, phishing, ransom, risk, risk-management, russia, sans, scam, service, skills, soc, strategy, supply-chain, technology, theft, threat, tool, training, vulnerability, zero-trustAs organizations eagerly adopt AI, cybersecurity teams are racing to protect these new systems. In this special edition of the Cybersecurity Snapshot, we round up some of the best recent guidance on how to fend off AI attacks, and on how to safeguard your AI systems. Key takeaways Developers are getting new playbooks from groups…
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‘Jingle Thief’ Hackers Exploit Cloud Infrastructure to Steal Millions in Gift Cards
Tags: cloud, credentials, cybercrime, cybersecurity, exploit, group, hacker, infrastructure, network, phishing, service, smishingCybersecurity researchers have shed light on a cybercriminal group called Jingle Thief that has been observed targeting cloud environments associated with organizations in the retail and consumer services sectors for gift card fraud.”Jingle Thief attackers use phishing and smishing to steal credentials, to compromise organizations that issue gift cards,” Palo Alto Networks Unit 42 researchers…
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How to Detect Shadow AI in Your Organization FireTail Blog
Tags: access, ai, api, automation, awareness, business, cloud, compliance, control, cybersecurity, data, detection, endpoint, guide, identity, monitoring, network, software, toolOct 24, 2025 – Alan Fagan – Quick Facts: Shadow AI DetectionShadow AI often hides in day-to-day tools; chatbots, plug-ins, or automation apps.It rarely looks like a threat; it starts as convenience.The signs: odd data access, unknown app traffic, missing visibility.Firetail AI helps uncover hidden AI tools and activity before problems escalate.The earlier you detect…
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Cybersecurity Accountability: Why CISOs Must Share Ownership Across the Enterprise
The sharing of ownership is more secure within the company. There are still standards set by the CISO and the core program being executed, but business owners, product team, IT,… The post Cybersecurity Accountability: Why CISOs Must Share Ownership Across the Enterprise appeared first on Strobes Security. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: https://securityboulevard.com/2025/10/cybersecurity-accountability-why-cisos-must-share-ownership-across-the-enterprise/