Tag: defense
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Defense Dept didn’t protect social media accounts, left stream keys out in public
Tags: defense‘The practice”¦ has since been fixed,’ Pentagon official tells The Reg First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2025/09/09/us_dod_exposed_keys/
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Mitsubishi Electric to Buy Nozomi in $883M OT Security Deal
Purchase Expands AI-Powered Cyber Defense for Operational, Critical Infrastructure. Mitsubishi Electric is acquiring San Francisco-based Nozomi Networks to enhance protection for OT and IoT systems. The move accelerates cyber innovation and supports customers through AI-driven insights, cloud-native tools, and strong industry collaboration. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/mitsubishi-electric-to-buy-nozomi-in-883m-ot-security-deal-a-29394
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Smart GPUGate malware exploits GitHub and Google Ads for evasive targeting
GPU-Gated decryption evades detection: The malware itself is delivered as a large Microsoft Software Installer (MSI) file, approximately 128 MB in size. It features a GPU-gated decryption mechanism that keeps the payload encrypted unless it detects the presence of a real GPU on the system. Researchers noted that this design allows GPUGate to remain dormant…
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Smart GPUGate malware exploits GitHub and Google Ads for evasive targeting
GPU-Gated decryption evades detection: The malware itself is delivered as a large Microsoft Software Installer (MSI) file, approximately 128 MB in size. It features a GPU-gated decryption mechanism that keeps the payload encrypted unless it detects the presence of a real GPU on the system. Researchers noted that this design allows GPUGate to remain dormant…
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Phishing kit Salty2FA washes away confidence in MFA
A call for layered and adaptive defenses: Countering Salty2FA might need something more than passwords and legacy controls, industry experts agreed. Darren Guccione, CEO of Keeper Security, argued that passkeys and passwordless authentication should be part of the strategy. “These technologies complement existing security measures by reducing reliance on traditional passwords, which remain a prime…
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Phishing kit Salty2FA washes away confidence in MFA
A call for layered and adaptive defenses: Countering Salty2FA might need something more than passwords and legacy controls, industry experts agreed. Darren Guccione, CEO of Keeper Security, argued that passkeys and passwordless authentication should be part of the strategy. “These technologies complement existing security measures by reducing reliance on traditional passwords, which remain a prime…
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Download: Cyber defense guide for the financial sector
Data breaches cost more for financial organizations than they do for those in many other industries. In attempting to strengthen your financial organization’s … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/09/09/cis-financial-sector-organizations-cybersecurity-guide/
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Download: Cyber defense guide for the financial sector
Data breaches cost more for financial organizations than they do for those in many other industries. In attempting to strengthen your financial organization’s … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/09/09/cis-financial-sector-organizations-cybersecurity-guide/
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When AI nukes your database: The dark side of vibe coding
Tags: ai, application-security, attack, authentication, automation, ciso, computer, control, corporate, data, data-breach, defense, dos, email, flaw, governance, incident response, injection, jobs, LLM, microsoft, open-source, password, risk, saas, skills, supply-chain, threat, tool, training, zero-trustprivate paths, on another instance.Worthington warns this is one of the most frequent red flags in threat intel. When vibe-coded applications reach incident response, she says, “You’ll often see absence of logging, lack of source control, or weak authentication alongside hardcoded secrets. Rather than a single fingerprint, it’s a collection of sloppy behaviors that point…
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When AI nukes your database: The dark side of vibe coding
Tags: ai, application-security, attack, authentication, automation, ciso, computer, control, corporate, data, data-breach, defense, dos, email, flaw, governance, incident response, injection, jobs, LLM, microsoft, open-source, password, risk, saas, skills, supply-chain, threat, tool, training, zero-trustprivate paths, on another instance.Worthington warns this is one of the most frequent red flags in threat intel. When vibe-coded applications reach incident response, she says, “You’ll often see absence of logging, lack of source control, or weak authentication alongside hardcoded secrets. Rather than a single fingerprint, it’s a collection of sloppy behaviors that point…
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When AI nukes your database: The dark side of vibe coding
Tags: ai, application-security, attack, authentication, automation, ciso, computer, control, corporate, data, data-breach, defense, dos, email, flaw, governance, incident response, injection, jobs, LLM, microsoft, open-source, password, risk, saas, skills, supply-chain, threat, tool, training, zero-trustprivate paths, on another instance.Worthington warns this is one of the most frequent red flags in threat intel. When vibe-coded applications reach incident response, she says, “You’ll often see absence of logging, lack of source control, or weak authentication alongside hardcoded secrets. Rather than a single fingerprint, it’s a collection of sloppy behaviors that point…
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71% of CISOs hit with third-party security incident this year
Tags: access, ai, application-security, attack, backdoor, breach, ceo, cisa, ciso, cloud, compliance, control, credentials, cyber, cybersecurity, data, defense, exploit, incident response, intelligence, malicious, malware, open-source, penetration-testing, phishing, programming, pypi, resilience, risk, risk-management, sbom, security-incident, service, software, startup, supply-chain, threat, toolSoftware supply chain threats: The software supply chain is heavily reliant on code developed by third-party developers, something only likely to increase with the advent of AI.Brian Fox, co-founder and CTO of open-source software security vendor Sonatype, says that “enormously complex” software supply chains pose a growing threat.”Too many organizations have no idea what open-source…
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71% of CISOs hit with third-party security incident this year
Tags: access, ai, application-security, attack, backdoor, breach, ceo, cisa, ciso, cloud, compliance, control, credentials, cyber, cybersecurity, data, defense, exploit, incident response, intelligence, malicious, malware, open-source, penetration-testing, phishing, programming, pypi, resilience, risk, risk-management, sbom, security-incident, service, software, startup, supply-chain, threat, toolSoftware supply chain threats: The software supply chain is heavily reliant on code developed by third-party developers, something only likely to increase with the advent of AI.Brian Fox, co-founder and CTO of open-source software security vendor Sonatype, says that “enormously complex” software supply chains pose a growing threat.”Too many organizations have no idea what open-source…
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71% of CISOs hit with third-party security incident this year
Tags: access, ai, application-security, attack, backdoor, breach, ceo, cisa, ciso, cloud, compliance, control, credentials, cyber, cybersecurity, data, defense, exploit, incident response, intelligence, malicious, malware, open-source, penetration-testing, phishing, programming, pypi, resilience, risk, risk-management, sbom, security-incident, service, software, startup, supply-chain, threat, toolSoftware supply chain threats: The software supply chain is heavily reliant on code developed by third-party developers, something only likely to increase with the advent of AI.Brian Fox, co-founder and CTO of open-source software security vendor Sonatype, says that “enormously complex” software supply chains pose a growing threat.”Too many organizations have no idea what open-source…
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Cyber defense cannot be democratized
The democratization of AI has fundamentally lowered the barrier for threat actors, creating a bigger pool of people who can carry out sophisticated attacks. The so-called … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/09/08/threat-validation-devops/
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Cybersecurity Landscape 2025 Amid Record Vulnerabilities, Infrastructure Breakdown, and Growing Digital Risks
Tags: breach, compliance, cve, cyber, cyberattack, cybersecurity, data, defense, infrastructure, risk, vulnerabilityThe year 2025 has unfolded in an environment marked by eroding trust in vulnerability databases, an explosive growth in cyberattacks, and digital overload for businesses. Data breaches have become routine, the number of CVEs continues to break records, and traditional defense approaches no longer work. Cybersecurity expert Ilia Dubov, Head of Information Security and Compliance…
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Defense Department Scrambles to Pretend It’s Called the War Department
Tags: defensePresident Donald Trump said the so-called Department of War branding is to counter the “woke” Department of Defense name. First seen on wired.com Jump to article: www.wired.com/story/department-of-defense-department-of-war/
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ID.me Gets $340M in Series E to Scale, Tackle Deepfake Fraud
Series E Funding at $2B Valuation Fuels Fraud Defense, Identity Tech Buildout. Washington D.C.-area identity verification provider ID.me has raised $340 million to develop fraud-fighting technology and prepare for long-term expansion. The investment supports product innovation to stop AI threats such as deepfakes and fake businesses. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/idme-gets-340m-in-series-e-to-scale-tackle-deepfake-fraud-a-29381
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UltraViolet Adds AppSec Services Depth With Black Duck Deal
Black Duck AppSec Services Buy Marks Shift Toward Offensive Assessment Services. UltraViolet Cyber’s acquisition of Black Duck’s application security testing services deepens its offensive capabilities and adds 400 people to its global workforce. The deal enables greater integration of assessment and defense across the software development lifecycle. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/ultraviolet-adds-appsec-services-depth-black-duck-deal-a-29377
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Cybersecurity Snapshot: Expert Advice for Securing Critical Infrastructure’s OT and Industrial Control Systems, IoT Devices and Network Infrastructure
Tags: access, advisory, apt, attack, authentication, breach, china, cisa, cisco, cloud, compliance, computer, computing, control, credentials, cryptography, cve, cyber, cybersecurity, data, defense, detection, espionage, exploit, firmware, framework, google, government, guide, hacker, Hardware, incident response, infrastructure, international, Internet, iot, login, mfa, military, mitigation, monitoring, network, nist, organized, password, phishing, ransomware, regulation, risk, russia, sans, service, software, technology, theft, threat, tool, update, vulnerability, zero-trustDestructive cyber attacks against critical infrastructure have unfortunately become increasingly frequent. Just last week, multinational government agencies blared the alarm about a global cyber espionage campaign targeting critical infrastructure networks. With this type of cyber threat in the spotlight, we’re rounding up recent cyber advice for securing critical infrastructure. In case you missed it, here…
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Cybercriminals ‘Grok’ Their Way Past X’s Defenses to Spread Malware
Hackers exploit X’s Grok AI to spread malware via promoted ads, exposing millions to malicious links in a scheme researchers call “Grokking.” First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-grok-ai-malware-grokking/
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Cybercriminals ‘Grok’ Their Way Past X’s Defenses to Spread Malware
Hackers exploit X’s Grok AI to spread malware via promoted ads, exposing millions to malicious links in a scheme researchers call “Grokking.” First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-grok-ai-malware-grokking/
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Sevii Agentic AI Warriors Augment SOCs with Machine-Speed Remediation
Sevii launched an autonomous defense remediation (ADR) platform, using agentic AI Warriors to cut response times and transform SOC operations. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/09/sevii-agentic-ai-warriors-march-out-of-stealth-to-augment-socs-with-machine-speed-remediation/
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Shift5 Gets $75M for Cyber Push in Defense and Transit
Startup to Expand Dual-Use Tech, Tackle GPS Jamming Threats With Series C Funding. With a $75 million Series C raise, Shift5 plans to scale its operational intelligence platform across military and commercial transportation. Its focus includes enhanced threat detection, predictive maintenance and data-driven safety measures amid rising cyberthreats to infrastructure. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump…
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Identity-First Security: Mitigating the Cloud’s Greatest Risk Vector
Tags: access, ai, attack, best-practice, breach, business, cloud, credentials, data, defense, exploit, framework, google, iam, identity, infrastructure, least-privilege, microsoft, phishing, ransomware, risk, service, strategy, threat, vulnerabilityCompromised credentials are now the leading cause of cloud breaches, making identity your most critical attack surface. A new IDC white paper explores why this shift is happening and where traditional defenses fall short. Read on to learn how Tenable’s identity-first approach turns this risk into your strongest defense. Hack the user, own the cloud.…
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Cybercriminals ‘Grok’ Their Way Past X’s Defenses to Spread Malware
Hackers exploit X’s Grok AI to spread malware via promoted ads, exposing millions to malicious links in a scheme researchers call “Grokking.” First seen on esecurityplanet.com Jump to article: www.esecurityplanet.com/news/grokking/
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Build Practical Cyber Defense Skills with This 5-Course Bundle
Train in AI threat detection, OSINT tools, and Zero Trust security models with lifetime access for just $19.99. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/advanced-cybersecurity-master-class/
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ODNI Cuts to Threat Sharing Raise Fears of Weakened Defenses
Intel Chief Tulsi Gabbard Will Ax a Cyberthreat Sharing Hub, Citing Redundancy. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard said the decision to eliminate the Cyber Threat Intelligence Integration Center was meant to remove redundancies and save taxpayer money, though analysts warn the move could leave a major gap in federal threat information sharing. First seen…
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They know where you are: Cybersecurity and the shadow world of geolocation
Geolocation is the invisible attack vector. From Stuxnet to today’s APTs, malware now lies dormant until it hits the right place”, turning location data into a weapon. Acronis’ TRU explains why defenses must evolve beyond VPNs and perimeter controls. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/they-know-where-you-are-cybersecurity-and-the-shadow-world-of-geolocation/