Tag: cybersecurity
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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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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:…
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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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ClickFix Attacks Expand Using Fake CAPTCHAs, Microsoft Scripts, and Trusted Web Services
Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed details of a new campaign that combines ClickFix-style fake CAPTCHAs with a signed Microsoft Application Virtualization (App-V) script to distribute an information stealer called Amatera.”Instead of launching PowerShell directly, the attacker uses this script to control how execution begins and to avoid more common, easily recognized execution paths,” First seen on…
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Beauty in Destruction: Exploring Malware’s Impact Through Art
Artistic initiatives turn cybersecurity into immersive exhibits at the Museum of Malware Art, transforming digital threats into thought-provoking experiences. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/vulnerabilities-threats/beauty-in-destruction-exploring-malware-impact-through-art
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Übernahme im Cybersecurity-Markt – ServiceNow will Cyber-Exposure-Management ausbauen
First seen on security-insider.de Jump to article: www.security-insider.de/servicenow-staerkt-cybersecurity-mit-uebernahme-von-armis-a-827e5d0b0249c5d1cab7923b6e47c290/
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CTEM in Practice: Prioritization, Validation, and Outcomes That Matter
Cybersecurity teams increasingly want to move beyond looking at threats and vulnerabilities in isolation. It’s not only about what could go wrong (vulnerabilities) or who might attack (threats), but where they intersect in your actual environment to create real, exploitable exposure.Which exposures truly matter? Can attackers exploit them? Are our defenses effective?Continuous Threat Exposure First…
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Cybersecurity Act 2 – EU-Kommission plant NISUpdate
First seen on security-insider.de Jump to article: www.security-insider.de/eu-kommission-neues-cybersicherheitspaket-aenderungen-auswirkungen-a-2da7042c86934c5c9a0dec9a9e059999/
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149 million compromised credentials expose growing infostealer malware crisis
A recently discovered online database containing 149 million stolen usernames and passwords has been taken offline after being identified by security researcher Jeremiah Fowler. While the exposure has now been addressed, the scale and nature of the data involved underline a far deeper and ongoing cybersecurity challenge: the industrialisation of credential theft through infostealing malware.…
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China-Linked Hackers Have Used the PeckBirdy JavaScript C2 Framework Since 2023
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a JScript-based command-and-control (C2) framework called PeckBirdy that has been put to use by China-aligned APT actors since 2023 to target multiple environments.The flexible framework has been put to use against Chinese gambling industries and malicious activities targeting Asian government entities and private organizations, according to Trend Micro First seen on…
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CISA Flags Actively Exploited VMware vCenter RCE Flaw in KEV Catalog
Tags: cisa, cybersecurity, exploit, flaw, infrastructure, kev, rce, remote-code-execution, vcenter, vmware, vulnerabilityThe U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has added a critical vulnerability affecting VMware vCenter Server to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming that the flaw is being actively exploited in real-world attacks. First seen on thecyberexpress.com Jump to article: thecyberexpress.com/vmware-vcenter-cve-2024-37079-exploited/
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4 issues holding back CISOs’ security agendas
Tags: access, ai, application-security, attack, business, ciso, cloud, compliance, control, cyber, cybersecurity, data, endpoint, framework, governance, intelligence, jobs, monitoring, network, resilience, risk, risk-assessment, risk-management, sans, service, skills, strategy, technology, threat, tool, training, vulnerability, vulnerability-management2. Inability to keep pace with AI innovation and adoption: Executives and employees alike have been rushing to adopt artificial intelligence, enticed by expectations that AI will transform workflows and save time, money, and effort.But CISOs for the most part have not kept pace with their business colleagues’ rate of AI adoption.According to a survey…
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Nike Probes Possible Cybersecurity Incident Following Dark Web Claims
Nike has confirmed that it is investigating a potential cybersecurity incident after claims surfaced online that its internal data may have leaked by a cybercrime group. The same group, known for extortion-driven attacks against other companies, previously claimed the Nike cyberattack on its dark web site. First seen on thecyberexpress.com Jump to article: thecyberexpress.com/nike-cyberattack-investigation/
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When open science meets real-world cybersecurity
Tags: cybersecurityScientific research environments are built for openness and collaboration, often prioritizing long-term discovery over traditional enterprise security. In this Help Net … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/01/27/matthew-kwiatkowski-fermilab-research-cybersecurity-challenges/
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Why be optimistic about the future of secrets management?
How Does Non-Human Identity Management Revolutionize Secrets Security? Is your organization effectively managing its non-human identities (NHIs)? With the growing complexity of interconnected systems and the surge of machine identities, securing these non-human entities has become a cornerstone in protecting sensitive data and maintaining robust cybersecurity standards. Understanding the role of NHIs and their significance……
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What exciting new developments are happening in NHIs?
Tags: cybersecurityAre Organizations Prepared for the Challenges of Non-Human Identities? Understanding Non-Human Identities in Cybersecurity How do organizations safeguard their machine identities? One emerging focus is the management of Non-Human Identities (NHIs), a paramount aspect of digital protection. NHIs comprise machine identities, which are essential for maintaining the security and integrity of systems. They combine secrets”,…
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Rethinking Cybersecurity in a Platform World
How Consolidation Is Forcing CISOs and CIOs to Rethink Security Architecture For more than a decade, enterprise security has relied on point solutions. Companies invested in separate tools – endpoint detection, firewalls, cloud security and IAM – each designed to address a specific threat or compliance requirement. But that approach is starting to break down.…
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Why MSPs Should Add Privileged Access Management (PAM) To Their Security Offerings
It’s no surprise that the most popular managed service is security. Cybersecurity threats are a daily occurrence and continue to get more sophisticated, with identity-based attacks now the primary vector. For example, 2023 saw a 72% increase in data breaches… Read More First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/01/why-msps-should-add-privileged-access-management-pam-to-their-security-offerings/
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OMB rescinds ‘burdensome’ Biden-era secure software memo
Russell Vought’s updated memo using a common attestation form voluntary. A critic told CyberScoop it’s the “first major policy step back” on cybersecurity under Trump. First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/omb-rescinds-burdensome-biden-era-secure-software-memo/
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Secure, Reliable Terraform At Scale With Sonatype Nexus Repository
<div cla Terraform has become the de facto standard for infrastructure as code (IaC). From cloud-native startups to global enterprises, teams rely on Terraform to define, provision, and manage infrastructure with speed and consistency across cloud and on-prem environments. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/01/secure-reliable-terraform-at-scale-with-sonatype-nexus-repository/
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Indian Users Targeted in Tax Phishing Campaign Delivering Blackmoon Malware
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered an ongoing campaign that’s targeting Indian users with a multi-stage backdoor as part of a suspected cyber espionage campaign.The activity, per the eSentire Threat Response Unit (TRU), involves using phishing emails impersonating the Income Tax Department of India to trick victims into downloading a malicious archive, ultimately granting the threat First…
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Federal agencies abruptly pull out of RSAC after organizer hires Easterly
The decision fits a pattern of government withdrawal from the cybersecurity community under the Trump administration. First seen on cybersecuritydive.com Jump to article: www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/cisa-nsa-fbi-rsac-conference-jen-easterly/810482/
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Malicious VS Code AI Extensions with 1.5 Million Installs Steal Developer Source Code
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered two malicious Microsoft Visual Studio Code (VS Code) extensions that are advertised as artificial intelligence (AI)-powered coding assistants, but also harbor covert functionality to siphon developer data to China-based servers.The extensions, which have 1.5 million combined installs and are still available for download from the official Visual Studio First seen on…
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Die Prioritäten für Unternehmen in 2026 sollten auf Informationssicherheit, Compliance und Datenschutz liegen
Datenschutz, Informationssicherheit und Compliance stehen für Unternehmen künftig nicht mehr nur als regulatorische Pflichtprogramme auf der Agenda sie werden zu zentralen Erfolgsfaktoren. Das spiegelt sich auch im Management wider: Laut einer internationalen Gartner-Studie sehen 85 Prozent der CEOs Cybersecurity inzwischen als kritischen Faktor für künftiges Unternehmenswachstum. Gleichzeitig verdeutlichen Zahlen des Bitkom die reale Bedrohungslage: […]…
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Winning Against AI-Based Attacks Requires a Combined Defensive Approach
If there’s a constant in cybersecurity, it’s that adversaries are always innovating. The rise of offensive AI is transforming attack strategies and making them harder to detect. Google’s Threat Intelligence Group, recently reported on adversaries using Large Language Models (LLMs) to both conceal code and generate malicious scripts on the fly, letting malware shape-shift in…
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CISO’s predictions for 2026
Tags: access, ai, attack, authentication, automation, breach, business, ciso, cloud, control, credentials, cryptography, cyber, cyberattack, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, encryption, endpoint, extortion, finance, governance, government, healthcare, identity, infrastructure, malicious, mobile, mssp, network, password, penetration-testing, ransomware, risk, router, saas, soc, strategy, supply-chain, technology, threat, tool, vulnerability, warfareAI agents to reshape the threat landscape: But those same AI technologies are also changing the threat landscape. Toal points to a recent Anthropic report that documented the first large-scale AI-enabled cyberattack as an early warning sign. “I guarantee attackers will be more focused on using AI agents for what they want than a lot…
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WEF Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2026 – Das Wettrüsten im Cyberraum geht in die nächste Runde
Tags: cybersecurityFirst seen on security-insider.de Jump to article: www.security-insider.de/wef-global-cybersecurity-outlook-2026-a-a20df3d3227397d8b8f95921996c1170/
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Can NHIs management fit within tight cybersecurity budgets?
Why Are Non-Human Identities Crucial in Cybersecurity? Have you ever considered how machine identities, or Non-Human Identities (NHIs), fit into your cybersecurity strategy? Where breaches and data leaks can have catastrophic consequences, ensuring that your digital is secure is more important than ever. Managing NHIs, which are essentially machine identities consisting of secrets such as……