Tag: defense
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Reassure Your Stakeholders with Strong NHI Policies
Does Your Organization’s Security Strategy Include Strong NHI Policies? Ensuring robust cloud security is much more than just protecting data from cyber attacks. It includes managing Non-Human Identities (NHIs) and their associated secrets effectively. But what exactly are NHIs? And why are strong NHI policies crucial for your organization’s cybersecurity defense? Understanding Non-Human Identities NHIs……
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Check Point Adds AI Application Defense With Lakera Purchase
Acquisition Pairs GenAI User Protection With Controls for AI Agents, Models, Apps. Check Point’s acquisition of Lakera adds application-layer protection to its GenAI Protect offering. The deal brings together two product teams focused on securing enterprise AI deployments end-to-end – from user behavior to model-level interactions – amid rising threat activity. First seen on govinfosecurity.com…
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Improve Your Cyber Resilience with Data Security Platformization
Tags: access, ai, attack, breach, business, cloud, compliance, computing, container, control, cyber, cybersecurity, data, defense, detection, encryption, ibm, infrastructure, mitigation, resilience, risk, software, strategy, threat, toolImprove Your Cyber Resilience with Data Security Platformization madhav Tue, 09/16/2025 – 05:14 Data Security Lynne Murray – Director of Product Marketing for Data Security More About This Author > Today’s organizations are drowning in the growth of many different cybersecurity tools”, an unintended consequence of trying to keep up with an evolving threat landscape.…
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New Phoenix Rowhammer Attack Bypasses DDR5 Chip Protections
A new variation of the Rowhammer attack, namedPhoenix, breaks through the built-in defenses of modern DDR5 memory modules. Researchers reverse-engineered the in-DRAM protections on SK Hynix chips and found blind spots that let them flip bits despite the most advanced hardware safeguards. Their work shows that every tested DDR5 module from the world’s largest DRAM…
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New Phoenix attack bypasses Rowhammer defenses in DDR5 memory
Academic researchers have devised a new variant of Rowhammer attacks that bypass the latest protection mechanisms on DDR5 memory chips from SK Hynix. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-phoenix-attack-bypasses-rowhammer-defenses-in-ddr5-memory/
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AI-Forged Military IDs Used in North Korean Phishing Attack
Genians observed the Kimsuky group impersonate a defense institution in a spear-phishing attack, leveraging ChatGPT to create fake military ID cards First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/ai-military-ids-north-korea/
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Hackers using generative AI “ChatGPT” to evade anti-virus defenses
The Kimsuky APT group has begun leveraging generative AI ChatGPT to craft deepfake South Korean military agency ID cards. Phishing lures deliver batch files and AutoIt scripts designed to evade anti-virus scanning through sophisticated obfuscation. Organizations must deploy endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions to unmask hidden scripts and secure endpoints. On July 17, 2025,…
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BlackNevas Ransomware Encrypts Files, Exfiltrates Corporate Data
Countries with most cyberattacks stopped highlighting global cyber defense efforts, including key regions in Asia-Pacific and North America. BlackNevas has released a comprehensive attack strategy spanning three major regions, with the Asia-Pacific area bearing the heaviest burden of attacks at 50% of total operations. The group’s primary targets in this region include major economies such as…
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How Wesco cut through the noise and reimagined risk management
Tags: ai, application-security, automation, awareness, business, conference, container, control, data, defense, detection, exploit, github, intelligence, kubernetes, microsoft, mitigation, risk, risk-management, software, strategy, threat, tool, vulnerability, zero-dayProactive defense: Real-time threat intelligence feeds allow Wesco to spot and neutralize vulnerabilities before they escalate.Improved awareness: Developers and security teams have clearer visibility into zero-day threats and can act faster.Application security posture enhancement: A “security champions program” ensures accountability doesn’t sit only with the security team but across development and executive teams, too.AI-driven risk…
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Without Federal Help, Cyber Defense Is Up to the Rest of Us
Together, we can foster a culture of collaboration and vigilance, ensuring that we are not just waiting for a hero to save us, but actively working to protect ourselves and our communities. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cyberattacks-data-breaches/without-federal-help-cyber-defense-cisa
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Cybersecurity Snapshot: Security Lags Cloud and AI Adoption, Tenable Report Finds, as CISA Lays Out Vision for CVE Program’s Future
Tags: access, ai, api, attack, automation, best-practice, breach, bug-bounty, business, cisa, cloud, communications, computer, control, cve, cyber, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, defense, encryption, exploit, framework, google, governance, government, identity, infrastructure, intelligence, international, Internet, linkedin, mitre, network, nist, office, open-source, privacy, programming, RedTeam, resilience, risk, risk-management, service, skills, software, strategy, tactics, technology, threat, tool, update, vulnerabilityCheck out Tenable’s report detailing challenges and best practices for cloud and AI security. Plus, CISA rolled out a roadmap for the CVE Program, while NIST updated its guidelines for secure software patches. And get the latest on TLS/SSL security and AI attack disclosures! Here are five things you need to know for the week…
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EvilAI: Leveraging AI to Steal Browser Data and Evade Detection
EvilAI, a new malware family tracked by Trend Research, has emerged in recent weeks disguised as legitimate AI-driven utilities. These trojans sport professional user interfaces, valid code signatures, and functional features, allowing them to slip past both corporate and personal defenses undetected. Leveraging lightweight installers and AI-generated code, EvilAI rapidly establishes persistent footholds while masquerading…
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EvilAI: Leveraging AI to Steal Browser Data and Evade Detection
EvilAI, a new malware family tracked by Trend Research, has emerged in recent weeks disguised as legitimate AI-driven utilities. These trojans sport professional user interfaces, valid code signatures, and functional features, allowing them to slip past both corporate and personal defenses undetected. Leveraging lightweight installers and AI-generated code, EvilAI rapidly establishes persistent footholds while masquerading…
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F5 to Acquire CalypsoAI for Advanced AI Security Capabilities
F5 plans to use CalypsoAI’s platform to provide real-time threat defense against attacks and help enterprises safeguard themselves as they adopt the latest AI technologies. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cyber-risk/f5-calypsoai-advanced-ai-security-capabilities
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F5 to Acquire CalypsoAI for Advanced AI Security Capabilities
F5 plans to use CalypsoAI’s platform to provide real-time threat defense against attacks and help enterprises safeguard themselves as they adopt the latest AI technologies. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cyber-risk/f5-calypsoai-advanced-ai-security-capabilities
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Top 10 Best Breach and Attack Simulation (BAS) Tools in 2025
In 2025, the cybersecurity landscape is defined by its complexity and the speed of modern threats. Security teams are overwhelmed by a fragmented array of security controls and a lack of clear visibility into what’s actually working. Breach and Attack Simulation (BAS) platforms solve this problem by continuously and safely validating security defenses against real-world…
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12 digital forensics certifications to accelerate your cyber career
Tags: access, apt, attack, browser, chrome, cloud, computer, corporate, cyber, cybercrime, cybersecurity, data, defense, detection, email, endpoint, exploit, google, government, group, hacker, hacking, Hardware, incident response, international, jobs, law, malicious, malware, microsoft, mobile, network, phone, service, skills, soc, technology, threat, tool, training, windowsCellebrite Certified Mobile Examiner (CCME)Certified Computer Examiner (CCE)CyberSecurity Forensic Analyst (CSFA)EC-Council Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI)EnCase Certified Examiner (EnCE)Exterro AccessData Certified Examiner (ACE)GIAC Advanced Smartphone Forensics Certification (GASF)GIAC Certified Forensics Analyst (GCFA)GIAC Certified Forensic Examiner (GCFE)GIAC Cloud Forensic Responder (GCFR)GIAC Network Forensic Analysis (GNFA)Magnet Certified Forensics Examiner (MCFE) Cellebrite Certified Mobile Examiner (CCME) Out of…
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Ransomware gang going after improperly patched SonicWall firewalls
Tags: authentication, awareness, data-breach, defense, firewall, Internet, mfa, phishing, ransomware, updatepatch all internet-exposed systems as soon as fixes are released;enable phishing-resistant multi-factor authentication for all users;monitor the internet for leaked credentials;run a regular phishing security awareness campaign for employees.CISOs can also refer to the IST’s Blueprint for Ransomware Defense for more tips. First seen on csoonline.com Jump to article: www.csoonline.com/article/4056080/ransomware-gang-going-after-improperly-patched-sonicwall-firewalls.html
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Your Smart Devices Just Fueled a Record-Breaking DDoS Attack
A 1.5 billion-pps DDoS hit a European defense service, hijacking IoT gear across 11,000 networks. First seen on esecurityplanet.com Jump to article: www.esecurityplanet.com/threats/1-5b-packet-ddos-attack-breaks-records-your-iot-at-risk/
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From Alert Fatigue to Proactive Defense: The Case for AI-Driven Prevention
Artificial intelligence is no longer just another tool in the cybersecurity stack”, it’s becoming a requirement to keep pace with modern threats. Deep Instinct CIO Carl Froggett discusses how attackers are leveraging AI to move faster and why defenders need to rethink their own strategies. One of the most pressing issues security teams face today is…
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OT security: Why it pays to look at open source
Tags: access, ai, attack, compliance, control, data, defense, detection, edr, endpoint, Hardware, intelligence, iot, microsoft, ml, monitoring, network, open-source, PCI, service, strategy, threat, tool, vulnerabilityOT security at the highest level thanks to open-source alternatives: Commercial OT security solutions such as those from Nozomi Networks, Darktrace, Forescout or Microsoft Defender for IoT promise a wide range of functions, but are often associated with license costs in the mid to high six-figure range per year. Such a high investment is often…
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Pentagon Releases Long-Awaited Contractor Cybersecurity Rule
Department of Defense Releases Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Rule. The Department of War has published the final version of its Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Rule – dubbed CMMC 2.0 – following years of collaboration with defense vendors on a tiered-approach to developing standardized cybersecurity requirements across the Defense Industrial Base. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump…
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House moves ahead with defense bill that includes AI, cyber provisions
The policy roadmap’s digital security text is tame in comparison to the last two years, when the idea of studying a U.S. Cyber Force dominated the debate. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/house-passes-defense-policy-bill-ai-cyber
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We’ve crossed the security singularity – Impart Security
Tags: access, ai, api, attack, authentication, breach, ciso, compliance, credentials, cyber, cyberattack, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, defense, detection, exploit, framework, group, hacker, incident response, injection, intelligence, Internet, msp, password, penetration-testing, ransomware, risk, risk-assessment, skills, software, sql, strategy, supply-chain, threat, update, vulnerability, zero-day, zero-trustThe Bottom Line: We’ve Crossed the Security Singularity “ The Security Singularity: When AI Democratized Cyberattacks We’ve crossed a threshold that fundamentally changes cybersecurity forever. Not with fanfare or headlines, but quietly, in the background of our AI-powered world. The expertise barrier that once separated script kiddies from sophisticated threat actors has simply… vanished. I…
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Ransomware upstart ‘The Gentlemen’ raises the stakes for OT”‘heavy sectors
Tags: access, attack, breach, ceo, ciso, credentials, cybersecurity, data, defense, endpoint, group, healthcare, insurance, intelligence, least-privilege, monitoring, network, ransomware, resilience, risk, supply-chain, threat, tool, update, vulnerability, zero-trustHigh-stakes industries make prime targets: The attacks have been spread across 17 countries, with Thailand and the US being the top targets, followed by Venezuela and India. The Gentlemen ransomware group already has a victim count of 27, with manufacturing and construction industries being the key targets, followed by healthcare, insurance, and others.”These sectors are…
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New cybersecurity rules land for Defense Department contractors
Now if only someone would remember to apply those rules inside the DoD First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2025/09/09/new_cybersecurity_compliance_rules_dod/