Tag: defense
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DataDome’s 2025 Global Bot Security Report Exposes the AI Traffic Crisis
Legacy defenses collapsing as AI-driven traffic reshapes the web; only 2.8% of 16,900+ domains fully protected First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/09/datadomes-2025-global-bot-security-report-exposes-the-ai-traffic-crisis/
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5 Big New Microsoft Updates For Sentinel, Agentic Security
Microsoft is unveiling an array of updates for its Sentinel and Security Copilot platforms aimed at enabling greater interconnectivity between security tools while accelerating the use of AI agents for cyber defense, executives told CRN. First seen on crn.com Jump to article: www.crn.com/news/security/2025/5-big-new-microsoft-updates-for-sentinel-agentic-security
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Microsoft’s Vasu Jakkal On Why Sentinel Is Now The ‘Backbone For Agentic Defense’
Microsoft is transforming its Sentinel platform to become a centerpiece of the tech giant’s cybersecurity strategy for the AI and agentic era, top Microsoft security executive Vasu Jakkal told CRN. First seen on crn.com Jump to article: www.crn.com/news/security/2025/microsoft-s-vasu-jakkal-on-why-sentinel-is-now-the-backbone-for-agentic-defense
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Google’s Latest AI Ransomware Defense Only Goes So Far
Google has launched a new AI-based protection in Drive for desktop that can shut down an attack before it spreads”, but its benefits have their limits. First seen on wired.com Jump to article: www.wired.com/story/googles-latest-ai-ransomware-defense-only-goes-so-far/
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Evolving Enterprise Defense to Secure the Modern AI Supply Chain
The world of enterprise technology is undergoing a dramatic shift. Gen-AI adoption is accelerating at an unprecedented pace, and SaaS vendors are embedding powerful LLMs directly into their platforms. Organizations are embracing AI-powered applications across every function, from marketing and development to finance and HR. This transformation unlocks innovation and efficiency, but it also First…
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Threat Actors Exploiting MS-SQL Servers to Deploy XiebroC2 Framework
A surge in attacks targeting improperly managed MS-SQL servers, culminating in the deployment of the open-source XiebroC2 command-and-control (C2) framework. Similar in functionality to legitimate tools like Cobalt Strike, XiebroC2 offers capabilities for information gathering, remote control, and defense evasion, making it an attractive option for threat actors seeking a cost-effective intrusion platform. In one…
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Evolving Enterprise Defense to Secure the Modern AI Supply Chain
The world of enterprise technology is undergoing a dramatic shift. Gen-AI adoption is accelerating at an unprecedented pace, and SaaS vendors are embedding powerful LLMs directly into their platforms. Organizations are embracing AI-powered applications across every function, from marketing and development to finance and HR. This transformation unlocks innovation and efficiency, but it also First…
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Threat Actors Exploiting MS-SQL Servers to Deploy XiebroC2 Framework
A surge in attacks targeting improperly managed MS-SQL servers, culminating in the deployment of the open-source XiebroC2 command-and-control (C2) framework. Similar in functionality to legitimate tools like Cobalt Strike, XiebroC2 offers capabilities for information gathering, remote control, and defense evasion, making it an attractive option for threat actors seeking a cost-effective intrusion platform. In one…
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How to restructure your security program to modernize defense
Restructuring the security program when technology and skills change: When revamping the security programs, CISOs can have in mind Venables’ four-phase framework, which is flexible enough to fit almost any organization. Companies can start where they are, make the changes they want, and then return to complete the remaining tasks.Restructuring the security program should be…
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Chinese hackers breached critical infrastructure globally using enterprise network gear
Tags: access, backdoor, breach, business, china, communications, control, cve, defense, exploit, framework, germany, government, group, hacker, infrastructure, Internet, korea, law, malware, military, monitoring, network, open-source, penetration-testing, programming, service, threat, tool, update, vpn, vulnerability72-hour vulnerability exploitation window: RedNovember demonstrated the ability to weaponize newly disclosed vulnerabilities faster than most organizations could deploy patches, researchers found. When researchers published proof-of-concept code for Check Point VPN vulnerability CVE-2024-24919 on May 30, 2024, RedNovember was attacking vulnerable systems by June 3.That campaign hit at least 60 organizations across Brazil, Germany, Japan,…
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The Security Maginot Line: Fighting Tomorrow’s Cyber Attacks With Yesterday’s Tech
Alan warns that cybersecurity is stuck in a “Maginot Line” mindset, clinging to outdated tools while attackers weaponize AI, supply chain compromises, and polymorphic malware. He argues for AI-native defenses, real agentic automation, and stronger supply chain vetting to keep pace with modern threats. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/09/the-security-maginot-line-fighting-tomorrows-cyber-attacks-with-yesterdays-tech/
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How attackers poison AI tools and defenses
Cyberattackers are using generative AI to draft polished spam, create malicious code and write persuasive phishing lures. They are also learning how to turn AI systems … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/09/29/poisoned-ai-prompt/
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RedNovember: Chinese APT Expands Global Espionage to U.S. Defense, Aerospace, and Tech Firms
The post RedNovember: Chinese APT Expands Global Espionage to U.S. Defense, Aerospace, and Tech Firms appeared first on Daily CyberSecurity. First seen on securityonline.info Jump to article: securityonline.info/rednovember-chinese-apt-expands-global-espionage-to-u-s-defense-aerospace-and-tech-firms/
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CMMC Compliance Becomes Mandatory for Defense Contractors
We’ve known it’s been coming, but it’s finally here: CMMC is no longer optional. Approval to issue the new Final Rule was fast-tracked, and the deadline is looming. In Brief: What is CMMC? CMMC is the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification. The first version was released all the way back in 2020, as a way to……
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Shutdown Threat Puts Federal Cyber on Edge
Cybersecurity Programs, Workforce Face Disruption If Congress Fails to Act. A potential government shutdown threatens to gut federal cybersecurity operations, with key programs set to expire, agency cyber staff facing layoffs and no public contingency plans in place – leaving core defenses, threat sharing and incident response at risk. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to…
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Meet LockBit 5.0: Faster ESXi drive encryption, better at evading detection
the Windows binary uses heavy obfuscation and packing: it loads its payload through DLL reflection while implementing anti-analysis techniques like Event Tracing for Windows (ETW) patching and terminating security services;the Linux variant maintains similar functionality with command-line options for targeting specific directories and file types;the ESXi variant specifically targets VMware virtualization environments, and is designed…
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Proofpoint Exec: ‘Phishing is the Leading Cause of Breaches Globally’
During Proofpoint Protect 2025, company leaders detailed how AI is being used in phishing trends and in cyber-defense tactics. First seen on esecurityplanet.com Jump to article: www.esecurityplanet.com/news/news-proofpoint-conference-ai-email-security-phishing/
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Why Identity and Access Still Represent the Weakest Link
Idan Dardikman, co-founder and CTO of Koi Security, discusses the company’s emergence from stealth and its mission to address one of cybersecurity’s most persistent challenges: securing identity. Dardikman explains that while the industry has poured resources into endpoint, network, and cloud defenses, identity and access continue to represent the weakest link in the chain. Credential..…
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Cybersecurity Snapshot: CISA Highlights Vulnerability Management Importance in Breach Analysis, as Orgs Are Urged To Patch Cisco Zero-Days
Tags: 2fa, access, advisory, api, attack, authentication, breach, business, cisa, cisco, cloud, control, credentials, crime, cve, cyber, cybersecurity, data, defense, endpoint, exploit, fido, finance, firewall, framework, github, grc, guide, identity, incident response, infrastructure, Internet, ISO-27001, kev, law, lessons-learned, malicious, malware, mfa, mitigation, monitoring, network, open-source, phishing, privacy, ransomware, risk, saas, scam, security-incident, service, soc, software, supply-chain, tactics, threat, update, vpn, vulnerability, vulnerability-management, worm, zero-dayCISA’s takeaways of an agency hack include a call for timely vulnerability patching. Plus, Cisco zero-day bugs are under attack, patch now. Meanwhile, the CSA issued a framework for SaaS security. And get the latest on the npm breach, the ransomware attack that disrupted air travel and more! Here are six things you need to…
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Microsoft spots fresh XCSSET malware strain hiding in Apple dev projects
Upgraded nasty slips into Xcode builds, steals crypto, and disables macOS defenses First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2025/09/26/microsoft_xcsset_macos/
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Crash Tests for Security: Why BAS Is Proof of Defense, Not Assumptions
Car makers don’t trust blueprints. They smash prototypes into walls. Again and again. In controlled conditions.Because design specs don’t prove survival. Crash tests do. They separate theory from reality. Cybersecurity is no different. Dashboards overflow with “critical” exposure alerts. Compliance reports tick every box. But none of that proves what matters most to a CISO:The…
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Digital Threat Modeling Under Authoritarianism
Today’s world requires us to make complex and nuanced decisions about our digital security. Evaluating when to use a secure messaging app like Signal or WhatsApp, which passwords to store on your smartphone, or what to share on social media requires us to assess risks and make judgments accordingly. Arriving at any conclusion is an…
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Digital Threat Modeling Under Authoritarianism
Today’s world requires us to make complex and nuanced decisions about our digital security. Evaluating when to use a secure messaging app like Signal or WhatsApp, which passwords to store on your smartphone, or what to share on social media requires us to assess risks and make judgments accordingly. Arriving at any conclusion is an…
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Digital Threat Modeling Under Authoritarianism
Today’s world requires us to make complex and nuanced decisions about our digital security. Evaluating when to use a secure messaging app like Signal or WhatsApp, which passwords to store on your smartphone, or what to share on social media requires us to assess risks and make judgments accordingly. Arriving at any conclusion is an…
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Proofpoint Exec: ‘Phishing is the Leading Cause of Breaches Globally’
During Proofpoint Protect 2025, company leaders detailed how AI is being used in phishing trends and in cyber-defense tactics. The post Proofpoint Exec: ‘Phishing is the Leading Cause of Breaches Globally’ appeared first on TechRepublic. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-proofpoint-conference-ai-email-security-phishing/
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Cisco ASA 0-Day RCE Flaw Actively Exploited in the Wild
A critical zero-day vulnerability in Cisco Secure Firewall Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) Software and Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense (FTD) Software is being actively exploited in the wild. Tracked as CVE-2025-20333, this remote code execution flaw allows an authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code as root on affected devices. Cisco published an advisory on September…
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SpyCloud Report: 2/3 Orgs Extremely Concerned About Identity Attacks Yet Major Blind Spots Persist
Tags: access, ai, attack, breach, corporate, credentials, cybercrime, cybersecurity, dark-web, data, data-breach, defense, endpoint, government, identity, intelligence, jobs, malware, monitoring, ransomware, risk, theft, threat57% lack strong capabilities to invalidate exposed sessionsNearly two-thirds lack repeatable remediation workflowsAbout two-thirds do not have formal investigation protocolsLess than 20% can automate identity remediation across systemsOnly 19% of organizations have automated identity remediation processes in place. The rest rely on case-by-case investigation or incomplete playbooks that leave gaps attackers can exploit.”The defense mission…