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UK Cybersecurity Weekly News Roundup 9 March 2025
Tags: android, attack, backdoor, breach, china, cloud, compliance, computer, cyber, cyberattack, cybercrime, cybersecurity, data, espionage, exploit, government, group, hacker, infrastructure, international, malware, microsoft, network, ransomware, regulation, resilience, service, skills, software, theft, update, vulnerabilityWelcome to this week’s edition of our cybersecurity news roundup, bringing you the latest developments and insights from the UK and beyond. Microsoft Engineer’s Transition to Cybersecurity Ankit Masrani, a 36-year-old software engineer, successfully transitioned into a cybersecurity role at Microsoft. With a background in IT and a Master’s degree in computer science, Masrani secured…
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Commvault Webserver Vulnerability Poses Cybersecurity Risk, Urging Immediate Action
Commvault, a leading provider of data protection and management solutions, has recently addressed a critical flaw affecting its webserver software. This Webserver vulnerability, if left unchecked, could have allowed attackers to gain full control over systems running affected versions of Commvault’s software. The flaw impacts both Linux and Windows platforms, posing a substantial risk to…
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The Invisible Battlefield Behind LLM Security Crisis
Overview In recent years, with the wide application of open-source LLMs such as DeepSeek and Ollama, global enterprises are accelerating the private deployment of LLMs. This wave not only improves the efficiency of enterprises, but also increases the risk of data security leakage. According to NSFOCUS Xingyun Lab, from January to February 2025 alone, five…The…
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CISOs and CIOs forge vital partnerships for business success
Tags: advisory, ai, attack, breach, business, ceo, cio, ciso, cloud, communications, corporate, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, finance, firewall, framework, ibm, infrastructure, resilience, risk, risk-management, service, strategy, technology, threatVikram Nafde, EVP and CIO, Webster Bank Webster BankAs is the case at many companies, Webster Bank’s CISO Patty Voight reports into the CIO. While there is a direct line between the executive functions, Nafde says the structure is collaborative, not hierarchical, a significant evolution as the intensity of threats escalate, raising the bar for…
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How to safely dispose of old tech without leaving a security risk
Every year, millions of old tech are thrown away due to age, malfunctions, or to make way for new ones, which creates security risks related to the data on these devices. The … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/03/10/old-tech-dispose-security-risk/
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New Chirp tool uses audio tones to transfer data between devices
A new open-source tool named ‘Chirp’ transmits data, such as text messages, between computers (and smartphones) through different audio tones. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/new-chirp-tool-uses-audio-tones-to-transfer-data-between-devices/
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Security Affairs newsletter Round 514 by Pierluigi Paganini INTERNATIONAL EDITION
A new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter arrived! Every week the best security articles from Security Affairs are free in your email box. Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including the international press. Akira ransomware gang used an unsecured webcam to bypass EDR Japanese telecom giant NTT suffered a data breach…
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Schulbezirk in Illinois, USA von Cyberangriff auf IT-Dienstleister betroffen
Chicago Public Schools hit by massive data breach. What do you need to know? First seen on cbsnews.com Jump to article: www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/chicago-public-schools-data-breach-what-you-need-to-know/
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Japanese telecom giant NTT suffered a data breach that impacted 18,000 companies
A data breach suffered by the Japanese telecom giant NTT exposed information of nearly 18,000 corporate customers. Japanese telecom giant NTT suffered a data breach that exposed information of nearly 18,000 corporate customers. On February 5th, the security team detected suspicious activity in its ‘Order Information Distribution System,’ and immediately restricted access to device A.…
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AI, Women, and the Future of Cybersecurity: A Winning Combination
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing cybersecurity, enabling organizations to detect and respond to threats faster than ever. Yet, AI has its limitations”, it lacks human judgment, ethical reasoning, and the ability to interpret complex, real-world contexts. In a field where intuition, strategic decision-making, and adaptability are critical, human expertise remains indispensable. This is where women…
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Simplifying SaaS Security with the Power of GenAI
Learn how AI is transforming SaaS security and why AI-driven security is not just an advantage to your SaaS ecosystems, but a necessity that will help redefine how critical data is protected. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/03/simplifying-saas-security-with-the-power-of-genai/
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Extensive US public school employee data compromise reported from Carruth Compliance Consulting breach
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/extensive-us-public-school-employee-data-compromise-reported-from-carruth-compliance-consulting-breach
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Kaseya: Data Backup and Recovery Still Keep IT Managers Up at Night
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/analysis/kaseya-data-backup-and-recovery-still-keep-it-managers-up-at-night
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Cybersecurity Snapshot: CSA Outlines Data Security Challenges and Best Practices, While ISACA Offers Tips To Retain IT Pros
Tags: advisory, ai, awareness, banking, best-practice, business, cloud, compliance, corporate, crime, crypto, cve, cyber, cybercrime, cybersecurity, data, defense, exploit, extortion, finance, fraud, governance, government, group, healthcare, infrastructure, iot, jobs, mail, malicious, microsoft, mitigation, monitoring, network, nis-2, privacy, qr, ransom, ransomware, regulation, resilience, risk, risk-assessment, risk-management, scam, service, strategy, technology, threat, tool, vmware, vulnerability, vulnerability-management, zero-dayCheck out best practices for shoring up data security and reducing cyber risk. Plus, get tips on how to improve job satisfaction among tech staff. Meanwhile, find out why Congress wants federal contractors to adopt vulnerability disclosure programs. And get the latest on cyber scams; zero-day vulnerabilities; and critical infrastructure security. Dive into six things…
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Fake BianLian Ransom Demands Sent via Physical Letters to U.S. Firms
In a novel and concerning development, multiple U.S. organizations have reported receiving suspicious physical letters claiming to be from the BianLian ransomware group. These letters, sent via U.S. postal services, threaten recipients with data leaks unless substantial ransoms are paid within a specified timeframe. The letters are part of a campaign that GRIT assesses with…
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Big Data und Cybersicherheit Daten zum Schutz der Zukunft gegen Bedrohungen
First seen on datensicherheit.de Jump to article: www.datensicherheit.de/big-data-cybersicherheit-daten-bedrohungen
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The Role of Differential Privacy in Protecting Sensitive Information in the Era of Artificial Intelligence
Differential privacy (DP) protects data by adding noise to queries, preventing re-identification while maintaining utility, addressing Artificial Intelligence -era privacy challenges. In the era of Artificial Intelligence, confidentiality and security are becoming significant challenges. Traditional anonymization techniques, such as pseudonymization and k-anonymity, have proven inadequate against sophisticated re-identification attacks. A robust privacy-preserving mechanism called differential…
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Cloud security gains overshadowed by soaring storage fees
Storage fees in general (e.g., API calls, operations, data access) comprise 49% of an average user’s service bill, compared to the actual stored capacity, according to a study … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/03/07/cloud-storage-fees/
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FBI: Fake Ransomware Attack Claims Sent to US Executives via Snail Mail
An extortion group has been sending physical mail to corporate executives, threatening to leak their data unless a ransom is paid. The post FBI: Fake Ransomware Attack Claims Sent to US Executives via Snail Mail appeared first on SecurityWeek. First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/fbi-fake-ransomware-attack-claims-sent-to-us-executives-via-snail-mail/
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Data breach at Japanese telecom giant NTT hits 18,000 companies
Japanese telecommunication services provider NTT Communications Corporation (NTT) is warning almost 18,000 corporate customers that their information was compromised during a cybersecurity incident. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/data-breach-at-japanese-telecom-giant-ntt-hits-18-000-companies/
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18,000 Organizations Impacted by NTT Com Data Breach
NTT Communications Corporation has disclosed a data breach impacting the information of nearly 18,000 customer organizations. The post 18,000 Organizations Impacted by NTT Com Data Breach appeared first on SecurityWeek. First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/18000-organizations-impacted-by-ntt-com-data-breach/
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Many Schools Report Data Breach After Retirement Services Firm Hit by Ransomware
Dozens of schools and thousands of individuals are impacted by a data breach resulting from a ransomware attack on Carruth Compliance Consulting. The post Many Schools Report Data Breach After Retirement Services Firm Hit by Ransomware appeared first on SecurityWeek. First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/many-schools-report-data-breach-after-retirement-services-firm-hit-by-ransomware/
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Researchers Jailbreak 17 Popular LLM Models to Reveal Sensitive Data
In a recent study published by Palo Alto Networks’ Threat Research Center, researchers successfully jailbroke 17 popular generative AI (GenAI) web products, exposing vulnerabilities in their safety measures. The investigation aimed to assess the effectiveness of jailbreaking techniques in bypassing the guardrails of large language models (LLMs), which are designed to prevent the generation of…
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Mangelhafte Cybersicherheit im Gesundheitswesen
Tags: access, ai, chatgpt, compliance, cyberattack, cyersecurity, data, endpoint, exploit, HIPAA, insurance, ransomware, resilience, risk, service, usa, vpn, vulnerability, vulnerability-management, windows15 Prozent der Endgeräte im Gesundheitssektor haben keine oder nicht-übereinstimmente Sicherheits- und Risikokontrollen.Laut dem aktuellen Horizon Report 2025 wurden im Jahr 2024 weltweit 183 Millionen Patientendaten kompromittiert. Das ist ein Anstieg von neun Prozent im Vergleich zum Vorjahr. Doch weshalb fällt es für Gesundheitseinrichtungen so schwer, sich ausreichend vor Ransomware-Angriffen zu schützen?Um das herauszufinden, hat…
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What PCI DSS v4 Really Means Lessons from A&F Compliance Journey
Access on-demand webinar hereAvoid a $100,000/month Compliance DisasterMarch 31, 2025: The Clock is Ticking. What if a single overlooked script could cost your business $100,000 per month in non-compliance fines? PCI DSS v4 is coming, and businesses handling payment card data must be prepared.Beyond fines, non-compliance exposes businesses to web skimming, third-party script attacks, and…
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FBI says scammers are targeting US executives with fake BianLian ransom notes
The FBI is warning that scammers are impersonating the BianLian ransomware gang using fake ransom notes sent to U.S. corporate executives. The fake ransom notes, first reported by U.S. cybersecurity company GuidePoint Security, claim that hackers have gained access to an organization’s network to steal sensitive data, and threaten to publish the stolen data unless…
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FBI Issues Urgent Warning About Data Extortion Scam Targeting Corporate Executives
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has alerted businesses about a disturbing new data extortion scam targeting corporate executives. The scheme, which is being orchestrated by criminals posing as the “BianLian Group,” involves sending fraudulent letters to high-level professionals with threats of sensitive data leaks unless hefty ransom payments are made. First seen on thecyberexpress.com…