Tag: data
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The True Cost of Cyber Downtime: A UK Board-Level Briefing
Tags: attack, backup, business, cloud, communications, compliance, control, cyber, cyberattack, data, finance, GDPR, governance, healthcare, infrastructure, insurance, monitoring, resilience, saas, service, supply-chain, technologyWritten by Sean Tilley, Senior Sales Director EMEA at 11:11 Systems Cyber downtime carries measurable financial consequences, and those consequences are becoming clearer with each major incident. Research from 11:11 Systems shows that 78% of European organisations report losses of up to $500,000 per hour following a cyber-related outage, while 6% face costs exceeding £1 million per…
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Claude Vulnerabilities Allow Data Exfiltration and Malicious Redirect Attacks
Security researchers recently uncovered a critical attack chain within Anthropic’s Claude.ai platform. Dubbed >>Claudy Day,<< this vulnerability sequence allows attackers to silently extract sensitive user data through prompt manipulation and malicious redirects. The exploit requires no external integrations or specialized tools, functioning entirely within a default Claude session. Anthropic has patched the prompt injection flaw…
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Fake Windsurf IDE Extension Uses Solana Blockchain to Steal Developer Data
Cybersecurity researchers at Bitdefender have discovered a malicious Windsurf IDE extension using the Solana blockchain to steal developer credentials. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/windsurf-ide-extension-solana-blockchain-developer-data/
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5 key priorities for your RSAC 2026 agenda
Tags: ai, api, attack, automation, ciso, compliance, conference, cybersecurity, data, detection, framework, governance, identity, infrastructure, injection, LLM, risk, service, soc, threat, tool, trainingEnable AI adoption fast enough to stay competitive.Secure the enterprise against a threat landscape that AI itself is creating.These are not sequential problems, unfortunately; they are parallel ones. I’d argue that RSAC 2026 is your best opportunity this year as a security leader to close the knowledge gap. AI prioritised Learning Framework: RSAC can be…
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The multi-billion dollar mistake: Why cloud misconfigurations are your biggest security threat
Most cloud setup errors, 8 out of 10, happen because people slip up, not because code fails.One out of three cloud setups sits empty, ignored by any oversight. A third of online storage spaces get zero attention from monitors.Almost one out of every two hundred storage units on Amazon’s cloud sits open, per a 2024…
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The multi-billion dollar mistake: Why cloud misconfigurations are your biggest security threat
Most cloud setup errors, 8 out of 10, happen because people slip up, not because code fails.One out of three cloud setups sits empty, ignored by any oversight. A third of online storage spaces get zero attention from monitors.Almost one out of every two hundred storage units on Amazon’s cloud sits open, per a 2024…
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Everyday tools, extraordinary crimes: the ransomware exfiltration playbook
Attackers use trusted tools for data theft, making traditional detection unreliable. The Exfiltration Framework enables defenders to spot exfiltration by focusing on behavioral signals across endpoints, networks, and cloud environments rather than static tool indicators. First seen on blog.talosintelligence.com Jump to article: blog.talosintelligence.com/everyday-tools-extraordinary-crimes-the-ransomware-exfiltration-playbook/
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Apple issues first Background patch for WebKit browser flaw
Apple’s first ever Background Security Update fixes a WebKit browser engine bug that could enable threat actors to see and steal important data from their victims First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366640323/Apple-issues-first-Background-patch-for-WebKit-browser-flaw
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OpenWebUI Servers Targeted in Attacks Using AI Payloads to Steal Data
A recent campaign has targeted improperly secured Open WebUI systems, allowing threat actors to deploy malicious artificial intelligence payloads. Open WebUI is a highly popular self-hosted interface designed to enhance large language models. Shodan scans reveal over 17,000 active instances globally, making it a lucrative target for scanning attackers. By abusing the Open WebUI Tools…
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DarkSword iOS Exploit Kit Uses 6 Flaws, 3 Zero-Days for Full Device Takeover
A new exploit kit for Apple iOS devices designed to steal sensitive data from is being wielded by multiple threat actors since at least November 2025, according to reports from Google Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG), iVerify, and Lookout.According to GTIG, multiple commercial surveillance vendors and suspected state-sponsored actors have utilized the full-chain exploit kit, codenamed…
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Anthropic ban heralds new era of supply chain risk, with no clear playbook
Tags: ai, business, ceo, cisco, ciso, compliance, control, data, defense, framework, government, group, infrastructure, intelligence, law, monitoring, network, RedTeam, risk, risk-management, sbom, software, strategy, supply-chain, technology, threat, toolCompliance pressure before policy clarity: For organizations that do business with the federal government, the implications extend beyond technical challenges into legal and contractual risk. Alex Major, co-chair of government contracts and global trade practice at law firm McCarter and English, tells CSO that supply chain designations like the Anthropic ban tend to move quickly…
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Anthropic ban heralds new era of supply chain risk, with no clear playbook
Tags: ai, business, ceo, cisco, ciso, compliance, control, data, defense, framework, government, group, infrastructure, intelligence, law, monitoring, network, RedTeam, risk, risk-management, sbom, software, strategy, supply-chain, technology, threat, toolCompliance pressure before policy clarity: For organizations that do business with the federal government, the implications extend beyond technical challenges into legal and contractual risk. Alex Major, co-chair of government contracts and global trade practice at law firm McCarter and English, tells CSO that supply chain designations like the Anthropic ban tend to move quickly…
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AI got it wrong with high confidence. Now what?
In this Help Net Security interview, Christian Debes, Head of Data Analytics AI at SPRYFOX, talks about the growing gap between what AI models do and what their … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/03/19/christian-debes-spryfox-ai-explainability-accountability/
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SnappyClient Implant Blends Remote Access, Data Theft, and Stealth Evasion
A powerful new C2 implant called SnappyClient that blends remote access, credential theft, and stealthy evasion into a single, modular framework targeting Windows systems and cryptocurrency users.”‹ ThreatLabz first observed SnappyClient in December 2025, being deployed via the well-known HijackLoader malware family. SnappyClient is written in C++ and operates as a flexible command-and-control implant, supporting capabilities such…
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SnappyClient Implant Blends Remote Access, Data Theft, and Stealth Evasion
A powerful new C2 implant called SnappyClient that blends remote access, credential theft, and stealthy evasion into a single, modular framework targeting Windows systems and cryptocurrency users.”‹ ThreatLabz first observed SnappyClient in December 2025, being deployed via the well-known HijackLoader malware family. SnappyClient is written in C++ and operates as a flexible command-and-control implant, supporting capabilities such…
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SnappyClient Implant Blends Remote Access, Data Theft, and Stealth Evasion
A powerful new C2 implant called SnappyClient that blends remote access, credential theft, and stealthy evasion into a single, modular framework targeting Windows systems and cryptocurrency users.”‹ ThreatLabz first observed SnappyClient in December 2025, being deployed via the well-known HijackLoader malware family. SnappyClient is written in C++ and operates as a flexible command-and-control implant, supporting capabilities such…
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New iOS Exploit Uses Advanced iPhone Hacking Tools to Steal Personal Data
Google Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG) has uncovered a highly sophisticated iOS full-chain exploit dubbed DarkSword. Active since November 2025, this exploit leverages multiple zero-day vulnerabilities to compromise Apple devices running iOS 18.4 through 18.7 fully. DarkSword is highly unusual because it relies entirely on JavaScript throughout its exploit chain, thereby mitigating the need for a…
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How do NHIs drive innovation in cybersecurity
Are machine identities key to advancing cybersecurity measures? Organizations are increasingly turning to advanced technologies to bolster their defense mechanisms, especially in cloud security. One such technology gaining traction is the management of Non-Human Identities (NHIs). These machine identities are pivotal in revolutionizing cybersecurity innovation, offering a holistic approach to safeguarding sensitive data and improving……
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Can AI automation make cybersecurity more confident
How Does Managing Non-Human Identities (NHIs) Empower Cybersecurity? Are your security protocols adequately covering the vast expanse of machine identities within your organization? With the rapid shift to cloud environments, the focus on Non-Human Identities (NHIs) becomes crucial to enhancing cybersecurity measures. NHIs are essentially machine identities that engage with sensitive data and systems, acting……
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C2 Implant ‘SnappyClient’ Targets Crypto Wallets
In addition to enabling remote access, the malware supports a wide range of capabilities including data theft and spying. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cyberattacks-data-breaches/new-c2-implant-snappyclient-targets-crypto-wallets
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Russia-linked hackers use advanced iPhone exploit to target Ukrainians
The malware, dubbed DarkSword, allows attackers to break into iPhones with little to no user interaction, extract sensitive data within minutes, and then erase traces of the intrusion, researchers at cybersecurity firm Lookout said. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/russia-linked-hackers-use-iphone-exploit-ukraine
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FBI is buying location data to track US citizens, director confirms
Tags: dataFBI director Kash Patel told lawmakers that the agency is actively purchasing commercially available location data, which can track Americans without needing a warrant. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2026/03/18/fbi-is-buying-location-data-to-track-us-citizens-kash-patel-wyden/
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Technical Analysis of SnappyClient
Tags: access, antivirus, api, attack, browser, chrome, cloud, communications, computer, control, credentials, crypto, data, defense, detection, encryption, endpoint, finance, framework, github, infection, injection, jobs, login, malicious, malware, network, password, software, startup, theft, threat, update, windowsIntroductionIn December 2025, Zscaler ThreatLabz identified a new command-and-control (C2) framework implant that we track as SnappyClient, which was delivered using HijackLoader. SnappyClient has an extended list of capabilities including taking screenshots, keylogging, a remote terminal, and data theft from browsers, extensions, and other applications. In this blog post, ThreatLabz provides a technical analysis of SnappyClient, including…
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Bank software vendor Marquis says more than 670,000 impacted by August breach
The company, which provides software that allows financial institutions to communicate with customers, previously warned in November that at least 74 banks, credit unions and financial institutions were impacted by a data breach. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/marquis-bank-vendor-data-breach
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“Claudy Day” Flaws Allow Data Theft via Fake Claude AI Ads, Report
Researchers detail “Claudy Day” flaws in Claude AI that could enable data theft using fake Google Ads, hidden… First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/claudy-day-flaws-data-theft-fake-claude-ai-ads/
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Claudy Day Forecast: Chat Data Theft
Researchers Detail Prompt Injection, API and Redirect Flaws. Oasis Security researchers found three bugs in Claude that attackers can chain to steal user chat data without malware or phishing. The Claudy Day attack links hidden prompt injection, Anthropic’s Files API and an open redirect. Anthropic has fixed the core flaw. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump…
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Randall Munroe’s XKCD ‘SNEWS’
Tags: datavia the comic artistry and dry wit of Randall Munroe, creator of XKCD Permalink First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: https://securityboulevard.com/2026/03/randall-munroes-xkcd-snews/