Tag: data
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Rubrik to Purchase Predibase to Power Generative AI Growth
Predibase Acquisition Adds AI Talent, Cost-Optimization and Fine-Tuning Model Tech. Rubrik has acquired Predibase to accelerate enterprise generative AI adoption with improved accuracy and efficiency. Rubrik will combine its trusted data security with Predibase’s model hosting and tuning to drive scalable, trustworthy AI deployment to help scale projects from pilot to production. First seen on…
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Misconfigured MCP servers expose AI agent systems to compromise
Tags: access, ai, api, attack, authentication, control, credentials, data, data-breach, exploit, firewall, injection, Internet, leak, LLM, login, malicious, network, openai, risk, risk-assessment, service, tool, vulnerability‘NeighborJack’: Opening MCP servers to the internet: Many MCP servers lack strong authentication by default. Deployed locally on a system, anyone with access to their communication interface can potentially issue commands through the protocol to access their functionality. This is not necessarily a problem when the MCP server listens only to the local address 127.0.0.1,…
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Hackers Using Malicious SonicWall VPN for Credential Theft
Trojanized NetExtender Installer Exfiltrates Data to Hardcoded IP Address. Fake versions of SonicWall VPN software contain a credential-stealing Trojan, the California network security company warned Monday. Imposter versions of tools such as VPNs, virtual desktops and software development tools are often laced with infostealers. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/hackers-using-malicious-sonicwall-vpn-for-credential-theft-a-28815
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Protect Your Privacy: Best Secure Messaging Apps in 2025
Looking for the safest way to chat in 2025? Explore the best secure messaging apps with end-to-end encryption and zero data tracking. First seen on esecurityplanet.com Jump to article: www.esecurityplanet.com/cybersecurity/best-secure-messaging-apps/
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Beyond Backup: How Coveware is Revolutionizing Veeam’s Ransomware Defense
In March 2024, Veeam, a leader in data protection, made a strategic move that significantly improved its stance on ransomware: the acquisition of Coveware. This wasn’t just another corporate acquisition. It was a deep integration of specialized expertise and cutting-edge technology, transforming Veeam from a backup and recovery solution moving into the security space into..…
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Judge approves AT&T’s $177M data breach settlement
The settlement, which has received preliminary clearance, now awaits a December hearing for final approval. First seen on cybersecuritydive.com Jump to article: www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/judge-att-177m-settlement-data-breach/751486/
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The 10 Hottest Cybersecurity Startups Of 2025 (So Far)
The hottest cybersecurity startups of 2025 so far include emerging vendors offering new tools for securing the cloud, data, AI and identities. First seen on crn.com Jump to article: www.crn.com/news/security/2025/the-10-hottest-cybersecurity-startups-of-2025-so-far
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Hundreds of MCP Servers Expose AI Models to Abuse, RCE
The servers that connect AI with real-world data are occasionally wide-open channels for cyberattacks. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cloud-security/hundreds-mcp-servers-ai-models-abuse-rce
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BreachForums hacking forum operators reportedly arrested in France
The French police have reportedly arrested five operators of the BreachForum cybercrime forum, a website used by cybercriminals to leak and sell stolen data that exposed the sensitive information of millions. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/breachforums-hacking-forum-operators-reportedly-arrested-in-france/
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Threat Actors Distribute Compromised SonicWall SSL VPN NetExtender to Steal Sensitive Data
Threat actors were discovered disseminating a malicious, altered version of SonicWall’s SSL VPN NetExtender application in a complex cyberattack that was discovered through a partnership between SonicWall and Microsoft Threat Intelligence (MSTIC). NetExtender, a critical tool for remote users, facilitates secure connections to corporate networks, enabling seamless access to applications, file transfers, and network resources…
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From Insight to Action: How Tenable One KPIs Drive Exposure Management Success
Tags: attack, breach, business, cloud, compliance, cyber, data, detection, group, metric, mitigation, monitoring, risk, service, technology, tool, vulnerabilityTenable One empowers security teams to go beyond surface-level risk tracking and drive measurable improvements across their security programs. With unified visibility and customizable dashboards, Tenable One makes it easy to monitor the KPIs that matter most, helping teams shift from reactive firefighting to proactive, strategic exposure management. The importance of KPIs in exposure management…
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Rubrik acquires AI startup Predibase to boost agentic AI offerings
Rubrik executives say the startup will help the company deliver “radical simplicity” in AI models and data management. First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/rubrik-predibase-acquisition-agentic-ai/
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Citrix Bleed 2 Flaw Enables Token Theft; SAP GUI Flaws Risk Sensitive Data Exposure
Cybersecurity researchers have detailed two now-patched security flaws in SAP Graphical User Interface (GUI) for Windows and Java that, if successfully exploited, could have enabled attackers to access sensitive information under certain conditions.The vulnerabilities, tracked as CVE-2025-0055 and CVE-2025-0056 (CVSS scores: 6.0), were patched by SAP as part of its monthly updates for January First…
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SAP GUI flaws expose sensitive data via weak or no encryption
Tags: attack, breach, cve, data, encryption, exploit, flaw, phishing, sap, spear-phishing, threat, update, vulnerability, windowsThe impact could be much greater: Dani noted that a breach through these vulnerabilities can facilitate further targeted attacks. “Not undermining the fact that this extracted data provides attackers with enough gunpowder for reconnaissance activities, a threat actor could comprehend organizational structure, usage patterns, and system configurations from the exploitation of these vulnerabilities and weaponize…
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XOR Marks the Flaw in SAP GUI
The company has patched two vulnerabilities in its Graphical User Interface that would have allowed attackers to grab data from a user’s input history feature. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cloud-security/xor-flaw-sap-gui
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SAP GUI Input History Found Vulnerable to Weak Encryption
Two SAP GUI vulnerabilities have been identified exposing sensitive data due to weak encryption in input history features First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/sap-gui-vulnerable-weak-encryption/
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AI or Data Governance? Gartner Says You Need Both
Gartner Says Leaders Should Balance AI Innovation With Strong Data Governance. As AI adoption grows, Gartner warns that data governance, not technology, is the top hurdle. At the Mumbai summit, Gartner analysts said data and analytics leaders should shift from fear to trust, align with business goals and scale AI through practical governance. First seen…
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Realtek Bluetooth Flaw Allows Attackers to Launch DoS Attacks During Pairing
A critical vulnerability in Realtek’s Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) implementation enables attackers to launch denial-of-service (DoS) attacks during device pairing. The flaw (CVE-2024-48290) affects Realtek RTL8762E BLE SDK v1.4.0, allowing malicious actors to disrupt connections by exploiting protocol inconsistencies. Attackers can send a crafted ll_terminate_ind packet or inject premature pairing data, crashing the target device’s Bluetooth stack…
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Mainline Health Systems data breach impacted over 100,000 individuals
Mainline Health Systems disclosed a data breach that impacted over 100,000 individuals. Mainline Health Systems is a nonprofit Federally Qualified Health Center founded in 1978 in Portland, Arkansas, serving Southeast Arkansas . With over 30 locations across multiple counties”, including in-school clinics and community centers”, it provides comprehensive primary medical, dental, and behavioral health services.…
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Critical Kibana Flaws Enable Heap Corruption and Remote Code Execution
A critical security flaw has been uncovered in Kibana, the popular data visualization platform for the Elastic Stack, exposing organizations to severe risks of heap corruption and potential remote code execution. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-2135, carries a CVSS v3.1 score of 9.9, marking it as a critical threat that requires immediate attention from both…
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LLMs hype versus reality: What CISOs should focus on
Tags: ai, attack, backdoor, breach, business, chatgpt, ciso, cloud, control, corporate, cyber, cybercrime, cybersecurity, data, finance, governance, LLM, malware, monitoring, network, open-source, risk, risk-management, sans, service, software, supply-chain, technology, threat, tool, vulnerabilitynot using AI even though there is a lot of over-hype and promise about its capability. That said, organizations that don’t use AI will get left behind. The risk of using AI is where all the FUD is.”In terms of applying controls, rinse, wash, and repeat the processes you followed when adopting cloud, BYOD, and…
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Companies negotiate their way to lower ransom payments
Nearly 50% of companies paid the ransom to recover their data, the second-highest rate in six years, according to Sophos. How actual payments stack up with the initial demand … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/06/25/ransom-demand-payment/
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Users lack control as major AI platforms share personal info with third parties
Some of the most popular generative AI and large language model (LLM) platforms, from companies like Meta, Google, and Microsoft, are collecting sensitive data and sharing it … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/06/25/ai-platforms-data-sharing/
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UK Data Bill Signals Evolution in AI and Privacy Rules
Attorney Edward Machin on How the New Law Affects Data Use and Risk. The U.K.’s new data bill updates rules on AI, cookies and automated decisions while keeping EU data-sharing intact. Edward Machin of Ropes & Gray calls it evolution, not revolution and says the lighter-touch approach still carries serious long-term consequences. First seen on…
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SparkKitty Spyware on App Store and Play Store, Steals Photos for Crypto Data
Kaspersky uncovers SparkKitty, new spyware in Apple App Store Google Play. Steals photos, targets crypto info, active since early 2024 via malicious apps. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/sparkkitty-spyware-app-store-play-store-steals-photos-crypto/
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Black Hat SEO Poisoning Search Engine Results For AI to Distribute Malware
IntroductionZscaler ThreatLabz researchers recently uncovered AI-themed websites designed to spread malware. The threat actors behind these attacks are exploiting the popularity of AI tools like ChatGPT and Luma AI. These websites are utilizing platforms such as WordPress and are designed to poison search engine rankings and increase the probability of unsuspecting users landing on these…
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Nucor data pilfered in May cyberattack
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/nucor-data-pilfered-in-may-cyberattack
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Purportedly stolen Saudi Games data leaked by Iranian hacktivists
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/purportedly-stolen-saudi-games-data-leaked-by-iranian-hacktivists
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Leak of data belonging to 7.4 million Paraguayans traced back to infostealers
The leaks to the dark web contain information “about the entire population” of Paraguay, researchers said, and likely originated with malware that infected a government employee device. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/data-leak-paraguayan-millions-infostealer