Tag: data
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AI in the SOC: Why Complete Autonomy Is the Wrong Goal
Dan Petrillo, VP of Product at BlueVoyant As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes more deeply embedded in security operations, a divide has emerged in how its role is defined. Some argue the security operations centre (SOC) should be fully autonomous, with AI replacing human analysts. Others believe that augmentation is the right path, using AI to support and extend existing teams. Augmentation probably reflects…
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Hackers breach contractor linked to Ukraine’s central bank collectible coin store
The National Bank of Ukraine announced that attackers may have gained access to users’ personal data, including names, phone numbers, email addresses and delivery addresses, in a recent cyberattack. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/hackers-breach-ukraine-national-bank-contractor
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CharlieKirk Grabber Malware Targets Windows Systems to Steal Login Credentials
CharlieKirk Grabber is a Python-based Windows infostealer that focuses on rapid “smash”‘and”‘grab” credential theft and data exfiltration rather than long-term system control or destructive behavior. It targets browser”‘stored passwords, Wi”‘Fi keys, Discord tokens, and gaming sessions, then exfiltrates the collected data via third”‘party file hosting and encrypted Discord or Telegram channels. File Name CharlieKirk.exe File…
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Ex-Google engineers accused of helping themselves to chip security secrets
Feds say trio conspired to siphon processor and cryptography IP, allegedly routing some data overseas First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2026/02/20/google_ip_theft_charges/
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Two Petabytes Worth Data of Israeli’s Siphoned, Says Cyber Head
Two petabytes, or two quadrillion bytes of information, has been stolen from Israelis in recent years, according to Yossi Karadi, head of the Israel National Cyber Directorate (INCD). Speaking to The Jerusalem Post, Karadi described the scope of the Israel data breach incidents as unprecedented. First seen on thecyberexpress.com Jump to article: thecyberexpress.com/israel-data-breach-incd-head/
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PromptSpy abuses Gemini AI to gain persistent access on Android
PromptSpy is the first Android malware to abuse Google’s Gemini AI, enabling persistence and advanced spying features. Security researchers at ESET have uncovered PromptSpy, the first known Android malware to exploit Google’s Gemini AI to maintain persistence. The malware can capture lockscreen data, block uninstallation attempts, collect device information, take screenshots, and record screen activity…
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Quantum security is turning into a supply chain problem
Supplier onboarding, invoice processing, and procurement platforms run on encrypted data flows that were built for long-term trust. In many organizations, that trust still … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/02/20/post-quantum-cryptography-supply-chain-priority/
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PromptSpy: First Android AI Malware Leverages Google’s Gemini for Decision-Making
PromptSpy is a newly discovered Android malware family that abuses Google’s Gemini generative AI model to make real”‘time decisions on how to manipulate the user interface and stay active on infected devices. PromptSpy’s AI”‘assisted functionality is focused on persistence rather than initial infection or data theft. Instead of relying on hardcoded tap coordinates or fragile…
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ICO wins appeal over data protection obligations in Currys cyber attack
The ICO has won an important appeal relating to data protection obligations arising from a 2017-18 cyber attack at electronics retailer Currys PC World. First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366639299/ICO-wins-appeal-over-data-protection-obligations-in-Currys-cyber-attack
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A $10K Bounty Awaits Anyone Who Can Hack Ring Cameras to Stop Sharing Data With Amazon
The Fulu Foundation, a nonprofit that pays out bounties for removing user-hostile features, is hunting for a way to keep Ring cameras from sending data to Amazon”, without breaking the hardware. First seen on wired.com Jump to article: www.wired.com/story/a-10k-bounty-awaits-anyone-who-can-hack-ring-cameras-to-stop-sharing-data-with-amazon/
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Your Most Dangerous User Is Not Human: How AI Agents and MCP Servers Broke the Internal API Walled Garden
Highlights The Perimeter is Porous: Modern Agentic AI and the Model Context Protocol (MCP) have effectively turned internal data centers inside out, making the “internal API” security model obsolete. The “Confused Deputy” Risk: Legitimate AI agents act as trusted internal entities but can be exploited to bypass Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policies, as seen in…
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Treasury AI Plan Faces Calls for Enforceable Controls
Analysts Urge Mandatory Guardrails on AI Agents, Identity and Privilege. Security leaders are pressing Treasury to embed enforceable guardrails – covering adversarial testing, AI inventory, identity privilege mapping and real-time monitoring – into its forthcoming financial-sector AI guidance as deepfake fraud, data poisoning and autonomous agent risks escalate. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article:…
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Why must healthcare embrace Agentic AI for data protection
Are Non-Human Identities the Key to Unlocking Agentic AI in Data Protection? Organizations across industries are increasingly focusing on the management of Non-Human Identities (NHIs). These machine identities, akin to digital passports, play a pivotal role in cybersecurity by managing encrypted passwords, tokens, and keys. Yet, how can NHIs serve as the cornerstone for Agentic……
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Abu Dhabi Finance Week Exposed VIP Passport Details
Unprotected cloud data sends the wrong signal at a time when the emirate’s trying to attract investors and establish itself as a global financial center. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cyber-risk/abu-dhabi-finance-week-leaked-vip-passport-details
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Audit Finds Security Weaknesses at VA Spokane Medical Center
Access, Vulnerability Management, Configuration Lapses. A federal watchdog agency inspection of information security at the VA health system in Spokane, Wash. last year found deficiencies across three areas – configuration management, vulnerability management and access controls – that could potentially put sensitive data at risk, a new report said. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to…
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MCP Servers Expose a Hidden AI Attack Surface in Enterprise Environments
MCP servers can be exploited for code execution, data exfiltration and zero-click supply chain attacks in AI-driven environments. First seen on esecurityplanet.com Jump to article: www.esecurityplanet.com/threats/mcp-servers-expose-a-hidden-ai-attack-surface-in-enterprise-environments/
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Google blocked over 1.75 million Play Store app submissions in 2025
Google says that through 2025, it blocked more than 255,000 Android apps from obtaining excessive access to sensitive user data and rejected over 1.75 million apps from being published on Google Play due to policy violations. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/google-blocked-over-175-million-play-store-app-submissions-in-2025/
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PromptSpy Android Malware Abuses Gemini AI to Automate Recent-Apps Persistence
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered what they say is the first Android malware that abuses Gemini, Google’s generative artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot, as part of its execution flow and achieves persistence.The malware has been codenamed PromptSpy by ESET. The malware is equipped to capture lockscreen data, block uninstallation efforts, gather device information, take screenshots, First seen…
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Why Banks Need AI-Driven Segmentation Against Ransomware
AI-powered ransomware compresses attacks from weeks to minutes. Michael Villar, director of field security technology at Akamai, says banks need AI-driven segmentation to contain intruders fast, limit lateral movement and protect sensitive data before extortion begins. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/interviews/banks-need-ai-driven-segmentation-against-ransomware-i-5524
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The Cloud and AI Velocity Trap: Why Governance Is Falling Behind Innovation
Tags: access, ai, attack, business, cloud, compliance, control, cyber, data, flaw, framework, governance, grc, iam, identity, least-privilege, malicious, malware, radius, risk, risk-management, service, supply-chain, tactics, threat, tool, vulnerability, zero-trustAI adoption is outpacing traditional cyber governance. The “Tenable Cloud and AI Security Risk Report 2026” reveals how overprivileged identities and unmonitored supply chain dependencies leave orgs exposed. We offer 10 tactics to shut down your most critical attack paths. Key takeaways The velocity trap: Security teams are fighting “machine-speed” threats with manual processes; you…
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The Cloud and AI Velocity Trap: Why Governance Is Falling Behind Innovation
Tags: access, ai, attack, business, cloud, compliance, control, cyber, data, flaw, framework, governance, grc, iam, identity, least-privilege, malicious, malware, radius, risk, risk-management, service, supply-chain, tactics, threat, tool, vulnerability, zero-trustAI adoption is outpacing traditional cyber governance. The “Tenable Cloud and AI Security Risk Report 2026” reveals how overprivileged identities and unmonitored supply chain dependencies leave orgs exposed. We offer 10 tactics to shut down your most critical attack paths. Key takeaways The velocity trap: Security teams are fighting “machine-speed” threats with manual processes; you…
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ShinyHunters claims it drove off with 1.7M CarGurus records
Latest in a rash of grab-and-leak data incidents First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2026/02/18/shinyhunters_cargurus_breach/
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AI Under Control: Link11 Launches AI Management Dashboard for Clean Traffic
Frankfurt am Main, Germany, February 19th, 2026, CyberNewswire Link11 launches its new “AI Management Dashboard”, closing a critical gap in how companies manage AI traffic. Artificial intelligence is fundamentally changing internet traffic. But while many companies are already feeling the strain of AI crawlers on their infrastructures, they often lack clarity, reliable data, and operational…
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AI Under Control: Link11 Launches AI Management Dashboard for Clean Traffic
Frankfurt am Main, Germany, February 19th, 2026, CyberNewswire Link11 launches its new “AI Management Dashboard”, closing a critical gap in how companies manage AI traffic. Artificial intelligence is fundamentally changing internet traffic. But while many companies are already feeling the strain of AI crawlers on their infrastructures, they often lack clarity, reliable data, and operational…
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AI Under Control: Link11 Launches AI Management Dashboard for Clean Traffic
Frankfurt am Main, Germany, February 19th, 2026, CyberNewswire Link11 launches its new “AI Management Dashboard”, closing a critical gap in how companies manage AI traffic. Artificial intelligence is fundamentally changing internet traffic. But while many companies are already feeling the strain of AI crawlers on their infrastructures, they often lack clarity, reliable data, and operational…
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Abstract Security Launches AI SIEM Platform to Analyze Threats In Real Time
Abstract Security today added a modular security information and event management (SIEM) platform to its portfolio that also makes use of artificial intelligence (AI) to surface threats in near real time. Company CEO Colby DeRodeff said the AI-Gen Composable SIEM enables cybersecurity teams to continuously stream data into an AI platform that is designed to..…
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Bug in student admissions website exposed children’s personal information
Ravenna Hub, which lets parents apply and track the status of their kids’ applications across thousands of schools, allowed any logged-in user to access the personally identifiable data associated with any other user, including their children. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2026/02/19/bug-in-student-admissions-website-exposed-childrens-personal-information/
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In Deutschland klafft eine Lücke zwischen Data-Governance und KI-Erträgen
Der <> am 19. Februar rückt ein kritisches Thema in den Fokus: Wie lässt sich ein starkes Datenmanagement in messbaren Geschäftswert umsetzen? Passend zu diesem Anlass verdeutlicht die vierte jährliche Ausgabe der internationalen Studie ‘State of Data Integrity and AI Readiness” von Precisely, einem weltweit führenden Anbieter im Bereich Datenintegrität, dass Unternehmen […] First seen…