Tag: data
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Excessive agency in LLMs: The growing risk of unchecked autonomy
For an AI agent to “think” and act autonomously, it must be granted agency; that is, it must be allowed to integrate with other systems, read and analyze data, and have … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/04/08/llm-excessive-agency-risk/
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Apache Parquet Critical RCE via Deserialization (CVE-2025-30065)
Summary On April 5, 2025, a critical deserialization vulnerability (CVE-2025-30065) affecting Apache Parquet was disclosed. Apache Parquet is an open source, column-oriented data file format First seen on research.kudelskisecurity.com Jump to article: research.kudelskisecurity.com/2025/04/08/apache-parquet-critical-rce-via-deserialization-cve-2025-30065/
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The Convergence of IAM, Cybersecurity, Fraud and Compliance
Gartner’s Pete Redshaw on Why the CISO or CRO Should Take the Lead. Cybersecurity, IAM, fraud and compliance will converge across financial institutions in the next five to six years. This transformation will follow a phased path, beginning with data integration, followed by tool alignment and eventually team restructuring. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to…
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Fintech body calls on government for national anti-fraud centre
Industry body says a national anti-fraud centre could be the vehicle required to effectively fight fraud through data sharing First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366622194/Fintech-body-calls-on-government-for-national-anti-fraud-centre
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Beyond the Firewall: Evansville Christian School Deploys Smarter Google Workspace Security Safety
How the School’s IT Team Gained Visibility, Prevents Cyber Threats, and Protects Student Data with Cloud Monitor Evansville Christian School in Newburgh, Indiana, supports about 1,100 students and 200 faculty and staff. Like many K-12 schools, they have foundational cybersecurity tools in place, including a firewall and GoGuardian for content filtering and student monitoring. But,…
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Google’s Sec-Gemini v1 Takes on Hackers Outperforms Rivals by 11%
Tags: access, attack, cybersecurity, data, google, hacker, intelligence, mandiant, open-source, threat, vulnerabilitySec-Gemini v1 has access to real-time cybersecurity data from trusted sources including Google Threat Intelligence, Mandiant’s attack reports, and the Open Source Vulnerabilities database. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-google-sec-gemini-v1/
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IBM Acquires Hakkoda to Strengthen Data Capabilities for AI-Driven Business Transformation
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/news/ibm-acquires-hakkoda-to-strengthen-data-capabilities-for-ai-driven-business-transformation
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Europcar GitLab Breach Exposes Customer Data
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/europcar-gitlab-breach-exposes-customer-data
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Europe preparing to ‘ease the burden’ of landmark data privacy law
EU officials say it’s possible to make GDPR compliance easier for smaller organizations while ensuring that data privacy rules still work as intended. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/eu-proposal-changes-gdpr-small-medium-businesses
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An Operator’s Guide to Device-Joined Hosts and the PRT Cookie
Introduction About five years ago, Lee Chagolla-Christensen shared a blog detailing the research and development process behind his RequestAADRefreshToken proof-of-concept (POC). In short, on Entra ID joined (including hybrid joined) hosts, it’s possible to obtain a primary refresh token (PRT) cookie from the logged in user’s logon session, enabling an attacker to satisfy single-sign-on (SSO)…
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23andMe Data Breach: A Wake-Up Call for Consumer Privacy and Corporate Accountability
In recent months, the fallout from the 23andMe data breach has offered a sobering reminder of the real-world implications of poor data security”, and the profound responsibility companies bear when entrusted with sensitive consumer information. In October 2023, 23andMe, one of the most well-known consumer genetic testing companies, disclosed a significant breach that affected nearly…
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Randall Munroe’s XKCD ‘Terror Bird’
Tags: datavia the comic humor & dry wit of Randall Munroe, creator of XKCD Permalink First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: https://securityboulevard.com/2025/04/randall-munroes-xkcd-terror-bird/
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News alert: SpyCloud study shows gaps in EDR, antivirus, 66% of malware infections missed
Austin, TX, USA, April 7, 2025, CyberNewswire, SpyCloud, the leading identity threat protection company, today released new analysis of its recaptured darknet data repository that shows threat actors are increasingly bypassing endpoint protection solutions: 66% of malware infections… (more”¦) First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/04/news-alert-spycloud-study-shows-gaps-in-edr-antivirus-66-of-malware-infections-missed/
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Brothers Behind Rydox Dark Web Market Extradited to US
USA secures extradition of criminals from 9 countries, including two brothers behind Rydox, a dark web market for stolen data and hacking tools. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/brothers-rydox-dark-web-market-extradited-to-us/
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Five Steps to Move to Exposure Management
Tags: access, attack, breach, business, cloud, compliance, cve, cyber, data, exploit, group, identity, infrastructure, Internet, iot, monitoring, network, password, risk, service, software, strategy, technology, threat, tool, vulnerability, vulnerability-managementEach Monday, the Tenable Exposure Management Academy provides the practical, real-world guidance you need to shift from vulnerability management to exposure management. In this post, we explore the five steps to take on your journey to exposure management. You can read the entire Exposure Management Academy series here. Chances are, you’re buried in vulnerabilities and…
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Food giant WK Kellogg discloses data breach linked to Clop ransomware
US food giant WK Kellogg Co is warning employees and vendors that company data was stolen during the 2024 Cleo data theft attacks. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/food-giant-wk-kellogg-discloses-data-breach-linked-to-clop-ransomware/
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Google Pushing ‘Sec-Gemini’ AI Model for Threat-Intel Workflows
Experimental Sec-Gemini v1 touts a combination of Google’s Gemini LLM capabilities with real-time security data and tooling from Mandiant. The post Google Pushing ‘Sec-Gemini’ AI Model for Threat-Intel Workflows appeared first on SecurityWeek. First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/google-pushing-sec-gemini-ai-model-for-threat-intel-workflows/
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Gmail Is Not a Secure Way to Send Sensitive Comms: A Friendly Reminder
New end-to-end Gmail encryption alone isn’t secure enough for an enterprise’s most sensitive and prized data, experts say. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/application-security/gmail-not-secure-way-send-sensitive-comms
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The Fastest Way to Secure Your APIs? We’ve Got That Covered with CrowdStrike
Tags: api, attack, cloud, crowdstrike, data, data-breach, endpoint, firewall, governance, identity, intelligence, risk, security-incident, siem, threat, tool, vulnerabilityAPIs are the backbone of modern apps, but they also introduce some serious security risks. Attackers are constantly on the lookout for vulnerable APIs, shadow APIs, zombie APIs, and exposed sensitive data”, all of which are tough to track if you don’t have the right tools in place. That’s why we’ve teamed up with CrowdStrike…
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What are Verified Mark Certificates how do they help authenticate emails?
Digital certificates are a vital part of securing online communications, including email. While they primarily safeguard sensitive data, they can also enhance trust and brand recognition. Verified mark certificates (VMCs) are a specialized type of digital certificate used to authenticate emails by displaying a trademarked logo next to the sender’s name. VMCs offer a variety…
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EDR Antivirus Solutions Miss Two-Thirds (66%) of Malware Infections SpyCloud Research
Deep visibility into malware-siphoned data can help close gaps in traditional defenses before they evolve into major cyber threats like ransomware and account takeover SpyCloud, the leading identity threat protection company, today released new analysis of its recaptured darknet data repository that shows threat actors are increasingly bypassing endpoint protection solutions: 66% of malware infections…
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NEPTUNE RAT Targets Windows Users, Steals Passwords from 270+ Applications
A recent cyber threat named Neptune RAT has emerged as a rising concern for Windows users, targeting sensitive data and exhibiting advanced malicious capabilities. CYFIRMA researchers have identified the latest version of this Remote Access Trojan (RAT), revealing alarming details about its distribution, functionality, and impact on compromised systems. Technical Overview of Neptune RAT Neptune…
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Corporate Layoffs Put Company IP at Risk
With corporate layoffs and government workforce reductions frequently making headlines, leaders often underestimate the potential for massive data loss and intellectual property liability. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/04/corporate-layoffs-put-company-ip-at-risk/
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Lazarus Adds New Malicious npm Using Hexadecimal String Encoding to Evade Detection Systems
North Korean state-sponsored threat actors associated with the Lazarus Group have intensified their Contagious Interview campaign by deploying novel malicious npm packages leveraging hexadecimal string encoding to bypass detection mechanisms. These packages deliver BeaverTail infostealers and remote access trojan (RAT) loaders, targeting developers to exfiltrate credentials, financial data, and cryptocurrency wallets. SecurityScorecard researchers identified 11…
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Malicious Python Packages Target Popular Cryptocurrency Library to Steal Sensitive Data
In a recent development, the ReversingLabs research team has uncovered a sophisticated software supply chain attack targeting developers of cryptocurrency applications. The attack involved the creation of two malicious Python packages, bitcoinlibdbfix and bitcoinlib-dev, which were uploaded to the Python Package Index (PyPI) with the intent to exfiltrate sensitive database files. Fake Fix for Bitcoinlib…
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EDR-as-a-Service makes the headlines in the cybercrime landscape
Cybercriminals exploit compromised accounts for EDR-as-a-Service (Emergency Data Requests EDR), targeting major platforms According to a detailed analysis conducted by Meridian Group, an increasingly complex and structured phenomenon, commonly referred to as “EDR-as-a-Service,” is taking hold in the cybersecurity landscape. In a nutshell, some criminal groups are exploiting compromised accounts belonging to law enforcement […]…
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Dell PowerProtect Flaw Allows Remote Attackers to Execute Arbitrary Commands
Dell Technologies has released a security update addressing a critical vulnerability (CVE-2025-29987) in its PowerProtect Data Domain Operating System (DD OS). The vulnerability allows authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary commands with root privileges, posing a high security risk. Users are strongly urged to update their systems to the latest remediated versions to protect against potential…
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The 23andMe Collapse, Signal Gate Fallout
In this episode, we discuss the urgent need to delete your DNA data from 23andMe amid concerns about the company’s potential collapse and lack of federal protections for your personal information. Kevin joins the show to give his thoughts on the Signal Gate scandal involving top government officials, emphasizing the potential risks and lack of……
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Mehr IT-Sicherheit in Arztpraxen: tbs nutzt MXDR von G DATA
Der Schutz kritischer Patientendaten hat höchste Priorität. Aber um die IT-Sicherheit in medizinischen Einrichtungen steht es nicht zum Besten. Viele Praxen verfügen nicht über das notwendige Know-how oder die Ressourcen, um sich umfassend gegen Cyberangriffe zu schützen. Daher arbeiten viele Einrichtungen mit spezialisierten IT-Dienstleistern wie tbs zusammen. Das bayrische Systemhaus setzt zum eigenen und zum……
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10 Best XDR (Extended Detection Response) Solutions 2025
As cyber threats grow increasingly sophisticated, traditional security tools often fall short in providing comprehensive protection. Extended Detection and Response (XDR) has emerged as a next-generation cybersecurity solution designed to unify and enhance threat detection, investigation, and response across an organization’s entire IT ecosystem. By integrating data from endpoints, networks, cloud workloads, and other security…