Tag: cybersecurity
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How do autonomous agents decide in secure environments
How Safe Are Autonomous Agents in Your Cloud Environment? Have you ever considered the security risks posed by autonomous agents in your organization’s cloud environment? With technology advances, the rise of machine identities or Non-Human Identities (NHIs) has become a focal point in contemporary cybersecurity discussions. These NHIs operate much like a “tourist” with a……
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What makes secrets management essential for businesses
Are You Managing Your Non-Human Identities Effectively? Managing Non-Human Identities (NHIs) poses unique challenges for cybersecurity professionals. With the reliance on cloud services grows, so does the necessity for robust secrets management. Understanding the importance of NHIs”, and how to protect them”, is crucial for maintaining business security. Deciphering Non-Human Identities NHIs are essentially machine…
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How does Agentic AI improve platform security
Are Organizations Truly Safe Without Effective Non-Human Identity Management? The Growing Importance of Agentic AI in Platform Security How can organizations navigate the complex terrain of cybersecurity to ensure both human and machine identities are secure? The answer may lie within the burgeoning field of Agentic AI, which is transforming platform security. Where businesses increasingly……
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Palo Alto Networks May Gain ‘First-Mover Advantage’ On Quantum Readiness: Analyst
Palo Alto Networks is well-positioned to help lead the way within the cybersecurity industry on the coming post-quantum transition, according to TD Cowen analyst Shaul Eyal. First seen on crn.com Jump to article: www.crn.com/news/security/2026/palo-alto-networks-may-gain-first-mover-advantage-on-quantum-readiness-analyst
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AI Use by CISA Chief Alarms Cyber Officials
CISA Defends Director’s Use of AI Tool Despite Internal Compliance Review. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Acting Director Madhu Gottumukkala uploaded sensitive documents to ChatGPT under a temporary, approved exception, prompting internal alerts and reigniting concerns over the agency’s AI governance and leadership judgement. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/ai-use-by-cisa-chief-alarms-cyber-officials-a-30620
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Consumers Reluctant to Shop at Stores That Don’t Take Security Seriously
The retail sector must adapt as consumers become more cybersecurity-conscious. Increased attack transparency is a good place to start. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cyber-risk/consumers-reluctant-to-shop-at-stores-hit-by-cyberattacks
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AI security startup Outtake raises $40M from Iconiq, Satya Nadella, Bill Ackman, and other big names
Outtake makes an agentic cybersecurity platform to help enterprises detect identity fraud. Its angel investors read like a who’s who of tech industry names. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2026/01/28/ai-security-startup-outtake-raises-40m-from-iconiq-satya-nadella-bill-ackman-and-other-big-names/
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Fortinet Confirms New Zero-Day Behind Malicious SSO Logins
To stop the ongoing attacks, the cybersecurity vendor took the drastic step of temporarily disabling FortiCloud single sign-on (SSO) authentication for all devices. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/vulnerabilities-threats/fortinet-new-zero-day-malicious-sso-logins
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Survey Surfaces Lots of Room for DevSecOps Improvement
A survey of 506 cybersecurity leaders and practitioners working for organizations with more than 500 employees, published today, finds that while 80% report security and DevOps teams are using shared observability tools, less than half (45%) say the two teams are very aligned on tooling and workflows compared to 43% that said these teams are..…
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Fake Moltbot AI Coding Assistant on VS Code Marketplace Drops Malware
Cybersecurity researchers have flagged a new malicious Microsoft Visual Studio Code (VS Code) extension for Moltbot (formerly Clawdbot) on the official Extension Marketplace that claims to be a free artificial intelligence (AI) coding assistant, but stealthily drops a malicious payload on compromised hosts.The extension, named “ClawdBot Agent – AI Coding Assistant” (“clawdbot.clawdbot-agent”) First seen on…
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Russian ELECTRUM Tied to December 2025 Cyber Attack on Polish Power Grid
The “coordinated” cyber attack targeting multiple sites across the Polish power grid has been attributed with medium confidence to a Russian state-sponsored hacking crew known as ELECTRUM.Operational technology (OT) cybersecurity company Dragos, in a new intelligence brief published Tuesday, described the late December 2025 activity as the first major cyber attack targeting distributed energy First…
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How Autonomous AI Cyberattacks Will Transform Security: Experts
As autonomous cyberattacks begin to proliferate, the speed and volume of attacks powered by AI will quickly overwhelm the organizations that haven’t made a real investment in security, cybersecurity experts tell CRN. First seen on crn.com Jump to article: www.crn.com/news/security/2026/how-autonomous-ai-cyberattacks-will-transform-security-experts
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Trump’s acting cybersecurity chief uploaded sensitive government docs to ChatGPT
A report cited officials as saying that Homeland Security sought to determine if there was any harm to government security as a result of the lapse. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2026/01/28/trumps-acting-cybersecurity-chief-uploaded-sensitive-government-docs-to-chatgpt/
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VaynerX Engages Keeper Security to Standardise Credential Security Globally
Keeper announced VaynerX’s implementation of their Enterprise Password Manage, a part of the KeeperPAM® platform, to strengthen credential security access across its company. The platform mitigates VaynerX’s risk of cybersecurity breaches and strengthens its overall organisational security. VaynerX is known to be a popular modern media and communications company globally, with teams working across multiple…
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WhatsApp Introduces New Strict Account Settings to Protect Users from Hackers
WhatsApp has unveiled Strict Account Settings, an advanced security feature designed to shield high-risk users from sophisticated cyber threats and targeted attacks. The lockdown-style protection mechanism provides enhanced safeguards for journalists, public figures, activists, and other individuals who may face elevated cybersecurity risks. Enhanced Protection Against Sophisticated Threats The new feature implements multiple restrictive security…
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Feds Take Their Ball and Go Home From RSAC Conference
Read Alan’s sharp critique of federal cyber agencies withdrawing from RSAC over leadership politics”, and why sidelining collaboration hurts the entire cybersecurity community. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/01/feds-take-their-ball-and-go-home-from-rsac-conference/
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Two High-Severity n8n Flaws Allow Authenticated Remote Code Execution
Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed two new security flaws in the n8n workflow automation platform, including a crucial vulnerability that could result in remote code execution.The weaknesses, discovered by the JFrog Security Research team, are listed below -CVE-2026-1470 (CVSS score: 9.9) – An eval injection vulnerability that could allow an authenticated user to bypass the Expression…
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Cybersecurity für den deutschen Staat Schutzschild: Niedersachsen investiert 30 Millionen Euro
First seen on security-insider.de Jump to article: www.security-insider.de/cyber-schutzschild-niedersachsen-investiert-30-millionen-euro-a-fc614cb0fdae7631472e843030c2d858/
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Trump’s Acting Cyber Chief Allegedly Leaked Data to ChatGPT
Sources say event triggered internal cybersecurity alerts and a DHSlevel review into whether federal information had been improperly exposed. The post Trump’s Acting Cyber Chief Allegedly Leaked Data to ChatGPT appeared first on TechRepublic. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-cisa-cyber-chief-chatgpt/
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Fake Python Spellchecker Packages on PyPI Delivered Hidden Remote Access Trojan
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered two malicious packages in the Python Package Index (PyPI) repository that masquerade as spellcheckers but contain functionality to deliver a remote access trojan (RAT).The packages, named spellcheckerpy and spellcheckpy, are no longer available for download, but not before they were collectively downloaded a little over 1,000 times.”Hidden inside the First seen…
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Always-on privileged access is pervasive, and fraught with risks
Tags: access, api, automation, cloud, credentials, cybersecurity, framework, governance, iam, risk, saas, serviceParadigm shift ahead: Forrester analyst Geoff Cairns stresses the cybersecurity risks at play when organizations do not rein in excessive credential use. “Persistent standing privilege, yes, I think that is rampant,” he says. “It is something that attackers can target and then leverage to move laterally through systems and create havoc. The elevated privilege makes that…
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Skills CISOs need to master in 2026
Tags: access, ai, business, ciso, cloud, compliance, credentials, cyber, cybersecurity, data, endpoint, finance, firewall, group, Hardware, identity, infrastructure, intelligence, jobs, resilience, risk, risk-management, skills, strategy, threat, tool, trainingTop technical skills: In addition to strong knowledge of AI systems, today’s CISOs need a solid foundation in the technologies that define modern enterprise environments. The (ISC)² CISSP is still widely regarded as the gold standard for broad expertise in security architecture, risk management, and governance. “Regulators will expect this, and it still appears in…
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How improved can compliance be with AI integration?
How Can Non-Human Identities Enhance Your Security Protocols? Are you fully harnessing the potential of Non-Human Identities (NHIs) in securing your enterprise’s digital? With digital environments increasingly rely on machine interactions, Non-Human Identities have emerged as crucial components of a robust cybersecurity strategy. Understanding and managing these entities can significantly strengthen your organization’s security posture,……
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Federal IT Buyers Told to Plan for Post-Quantum Cryptography
CISA Urges Agencies to Treat Quantum Readiness as a Standard Buying Expectation. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency is urging agencies to treat post-quantum cryptography as a near-term procurement expectation, signaling that information technology products should embed quantum-resistant security now to avoid rushed retrofits before federal migration deadlines. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article:…
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Top AI Technology Cybersecurity Podcasts to Follow in 2026
From AI agents and MCP to cybersecurity threats – discover the podcasts that industry leaders rely on. After scaling a CIAM platform to 1B+ users, I’ve identified the shows delivering real value in 2026. No hype, just practical insights from practitioners building the future. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/01/top-ai-technology-cybersecurity-podcasts-to-follow-in-2026/
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Interconnectedness, extortion risk make cybersecurity a healthcare C-suite priority
A new report from Trellix reviews the biggest breaches, describes the most effective defenses and profiles the most dangerous attackers. First seen on cybersecuritydive.com Jump to article: www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/health-care-cybersecurity-threats-report-trellix/810608/
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Shadowserver finds 6,000+ likely vulnerable SmarterMail servers exposed online
Tags: attack, authentication, cve, cybersecurity, data-breach, exploit, flaw, Internet, vulnerabilityShadowserver researchers found 6,000+ SmarterMail servers exposed online and likely vulnerable to a critical auth bypass flaw. Nonprofit security organization Shadowserver reported that over 6,000 SmarterMail servers are exposed on the internet and likely vulnerable to attacks exploiting a critical authentication bypass flaw tracked as CVE-2026-23760. Cybersecurity firm watchTowr disclosed the vulnerability on January 8,…
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4 Probleme, die CISOs behindern
Tags: ai, business, ciso, cloud, compliance, cyberattack, cybersecurity, cyersecurity, data, framework, governance, risk, risk-management, skills, strategy, tool, vulnerability-managementLesen Sie, welche strategischen Probleme CISOs bei ihren Aufgaben behindern.Viele Sicherheitsverantwortliche glauben, dass ein Cybervorfall unvermeidlich ist unklsar ist lediglich der Zeitpunkt. Diese Überzeugung spiegelt sich in der gängigen Redewendung wider, dass es nicht darum geht, ‘ob”, sondern ‘wann” ein Angriff erfolgt.Eine wachsende Zahl von CISOs rechnet jedoch eher früher als später mit einem Vorfall:…
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U.S. CISA adds Microsoft Office, GNU InetUtils, SmarterTools SmarterMail, and Linux Kernel flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
Tags: cisa, cybersecurity, exploit, flaw, infrastructure, kev, linux, microsoft, office, vulnerabilityU.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) adds Microsoft Office, GNU InetUtils, SmarterTools SmarterMail, and Linux Kernel flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) added Microsoft Office, GNU InetUtils, SmarterTools SmarterMail, and Linux Kernel flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog. Below are the flaws added to the catalog:…