Tag: defense
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10 promising cybersecurity startups CISOs should know about
Tags: access, ai, attack, automation, business, ceo, ciso, cloud, compliance, container, control, cybersecurity, data, deep-fake, defense, detection, endpoint, exploit, finance, gartner, google, governance, government, grc, ibm, identity, linux, malicious, microsoft, military, monitoring, network, open-source, ransomware, RedTeam, risk, saas, software, startup, supply-chain, technology, threat, tool, vulnerability, vulnerability-management, zero-trust2. Chainguard: Category: Software supply chain securityWhy they’re here: Founded in 2021 by Dan Lorenc (formerly at Microsoft and Google), Chainguard offers a Linux-based platform for securely building applications. The company has raised more than $600M and is valued at $3.5B. In fiscal year 2025, Chainguard reached a $40M annual run rate and by the…
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10 promising cybersecurity startups CISOs should know about
Tags: access, ai, attack, automation, business, ceo, ciso, cloud, compliance, container, control, cybersecurity, data, deep-fake, defense, detection, endpoint, exploit, finance, gartner, google, governance, government, grc, ibm, identity, linux, malicious, microsoft, military, monitoring, network, open-source, ransomware, RedTeam, risk, saas, software, startup, supply-chain, technology, threat, tool, vulnerability, vulnerability-management, zero-trust2. Chainguard: Category: Software supply chain securityWhy they’re here: Founded in 2021 by Dan Lorenc (formerly at Microsoft and Google), Chainguard offers a Linux-based platform for securely building applications. The company has raised more than $600M and is valued at $3.5B. In fiscal year 2025, Chainguard reached a $40M annual run rate and by the…
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10 promising cybersecurity startups CISOs should know about
Tags: access, ai, attack, automation, business, ceo, ciso, cloud, compliance, container, control, cybersecurity, data, deep-fake, defense, detection, endpoint, exploit, finance, gartner, google, governance, government, grc, ibm, identity, linux, malicious, microsoft, military, monitoring, network, open-source, ransomware, RedTeam, risk, saas, software, startup, supply-chain, technology, threat, tool, vulnerability, vulnerability-management, zero-trust2. Chainguard: Category: Software supply chain securityWhy they’re here: Founded in 2021 by Dan Lorenc (formerly at Microsoft and Google), Chainguard offers a Linux-based platform for securely building applications. The company has raised more than $600M and is valued at $3.5B. In fiscal year 2025, Chainguard reached a $40M annual run rate and by the…
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India and Israel Sign MoU to Strengthen Defense and Cybersecurity Cooperation
India and Israel have taken a decisive step toward deepening their strategic partnership with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Defense and Cybersecurity Cooperation. The agreement was formalized during the 17th Joint Working Group (JWG) meeting held in Tel Aviv and co-chaired by India’s Defense Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh and Israel’s Director…
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India and Israel Sign MoU to Strengthen Defense and Cybersecurity Cooperation
India and Israel have taken a decisive step toward deepening their strategic partnership with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Defense and Cybersecurity Cooperation. The agreement was formalized during the 17th Joint Working Group (JWG) meeting held in Tel Aviv and co-chaired by India’s Defense Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh and Israel’s Director…
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NDSS 2025 The Philosopher’s Stone: Trojaning Plugins Of Large Language Models
Tags: attack, conference, control, data, defense, exploit, LLM, malicious, malware, network, open-source, phishing, spear-phishingSESSION Session 2A: LLM Security Authors, Creators & Presenters: Tian Dong (Shanghai Jiao Tong University), Minhui Xue (CSIRO’s Data61), Guoxing Chen (Shanghai Jiao Tong University), Rayne Holland (CSIRO’s Data61), Yan Meng (Shanghai Jiao Tong University), Shaofeng Li (Southeast University), Zhen Liu (Shanghai Jiao Tong University), Haojin Zhu (Shanghai Jiao Tong University) PAPER The Philosopher’s Stone:…
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Cloud Identity Exposure Is ‘a Critical Point of Failure’
Attackers Exploit Cloud Credential Exposure and ‘Over-Permissioning,’ Experts Warn. Attackers keep hammering cloud-based identities to help them bypass endpoint and network defenses, logging in using inadvertently exposed credentials – or ones harvested through infostealers – then escalating access thanks to over-permissioned accounts, experts warn. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/cloud-identity-exposure-a-critical-point-failure-a-29924
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Cloud Identity Exposure Is ‘a Critical Point of Failure’
Attackers Exploit Cloud Credential Exposure and ‘Over-Permissioning,’ Experts Warn. Attackers keep hammering cloud-based identities to help them bypass endpoint and network defenses, logging in using inadvertently exposed credentials – or ones harvested through infostealers – then escalating access thanks to over-permissioned accounts, experts warn. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/cloud-identity-exposure-a-critical-point-failure-a-29924
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Why Israel Just Banned 700 Chinese Cars from Its Military”, And What It Means for Security
In early November, the Israeli Defense Forces made a decision that sent ripples through defense and cybersecurity circles worldwide: withdraw every Chinese-manufactured vehicle from its senior officer fleet. The IDF marked approximately 700 cars, predominantly the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro model, for removal by the end of the first quarter of 2026. This wasn’t a..…
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Ransomware Defense Using the Wazuh Open Source Platform
Tags: access, attack, computer, cyberattack, data, defense, infrastructure, malicious, malware, open-source, ransom, ransomware, software, threatRansomware is malicious software designed to block access to a computer system or encrypt data until a ransom is paid. This cyberattack is one of the most prevalent and damaging threats in the digital landscape, affecting individuals, businesses, and critical infrastructure worldwide.A ransomware attack typically begins when the malware infiltrates a system through various vectors…
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Operation SkyCloak Deploys Tor-Enabled OpenSSH Backdoor Targeting Defense Sectors
Threat actors are leveraging weaponized attachments distributed via phishing emails to deliver malware likely targeting the defense sector in Russia and Belarus.According to multiple reports from Cyble and Seqrite Labs, the campaign is designed to deploy a persistent backdoor on compromised hosts that uses OpenSSH in conjunction with a customized Tor hidden service that employs…
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Operation SkyCloak Deploys Tor-Enabled OpenSSH Backdoor Targeting Defense Sectors
Threat actors are leveraging weaponized attachments distributed via phishing emails to deliver malware likely targeting the defense sector in Russia and Belarus.According to multiple reports from Cyble and Seqrite Labs, the campaign is designed to deploy a persistent backdoor on compromised hosts that uses OpenSSH in conjunction with a customized Tor hidden service that employs…
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Zscaler Purchases SPLX to Strengthen GenAI Model Protection
Acquisition Boosts AI Defense from Red-Teaming, Risk Scoring to Compliance Tracking. The SPLX acquisition gives Zscaler new tools for red-teaming, AI governance and pre-deployment risk analysis. The deal will strengthen Zscaler’s push to provide comprehensive GenAI protection, from cloud model discovery to runtime guardrails and ongoing compliance reporting. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article:…
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Innovating Cyber Defense with Enhanced NHIDR
How Does Managing Non-Human Identities Revolutionize Cyber Defense? How can organizations enhance their defenses while managing the myriad of machine identities that populate their networks? The answer lies in Non-Human Identities (NHIs), which is revolutionizing cyber defense and creating a fortress of innovation within clouds. Understanding the Vital Role of NHIs in Cybersecurity Non-Human Identities,……
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BadCandy Implant Hits Cisco Devices Across Australia
Devices Unpatched Since October 2023 Are Vulnerable. The Australian cyber defense agency warned that hackers are attacking unpatched Cisco IOS XE enterprise devices to leave behind a web shell the networking manufacturer calls BadCandy. At least 150 Cisco devices in Australia carry the implant as of late October. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article:…
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Defense in Depth for AI: The MCP Security Architecture You’re Missing
As AI agents become integral to cloud native applications, the Model Context Protocol (MCP) has emerged as a leading standard for enabling these agents to interact with external tools and data sources. But with this new architectural pattern comes a critical security challenge: MCP-based systems require protection at three distinct layers, not just one. The..…
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Defense in Depth for AI: The MCP Security Architecture You’re Missing
As AI agents become integral to cloud native applications, the Model Context Protocol (MCP) has emerged as a leading standard for enabling these agents to interact with external tools and data sources. But with this new architectural pattern comes a critical security challenge: MCP-based systems require protection at three distinct layers, not just one. The..…
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PNP Strengthens Cybersecurity Ahead of Possible DDoS Attacks
The Philippine National Police (PNP) stated on Monday that it is actively monitoring its online platforms and reinforcing defense against potential cyberattacks. The announcement follows a warning from the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) regarding possible Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks, planned for November”¯5 and targeting various websites and networks. First seen on thecyberexpress.com Jump to article: thecyberexpress.com/pnp-strengthens-cybersecurity-ahead-of-possible-ddos-attacks/
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PNP Strengthens Cybersecurity Ahead of Possible DDoS Attacks
The Philippine National Police (PNP) stated on Monday that it is actively monitoring its online platforms and reinforcing defense against potential cyberattacks. The announcement follows a warning from the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) regarding possible Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks, planned for November”¯5 and targeting various websites and networks. First seen on thecyberexpress.com Jump to article: thecyberexpress.com/pnp-strengthens-cybersecurity-ahead-of-possible-ddos-attacks/
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Rhysida ransomware exploits Microsoft certificate to slip malware past defenses
Identifying forensic signals: The campaigns that leverage trusted certificates undermine the trust model enterprises rely on. Signed malware bypasses app-allow lists, browser warnings, OS checks, and antivirus assumptions about signed code. When the file poses as Teams or PuTTY, employees don’t hesitate to download it as it looks normal.”Once inside, the malware runs with fewer…
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Rhysida ransomware exploits Microsoft certificate to slip malware past defenses
Identifying forensic signals: The campaigns that leverage trusted certificates undermine the trust model enterprises rely on. Signed malware bypasses app-allow lists, browser warnings, OS checks, and antivirus assumptions about signed code. When the file poses as Teams or PuTTY, employees don’t hesitate to download it as it looks normal.”Once inside, the malware runs with fewer…