Tag: defense
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TDL 007 – Cyber Warriors Digital Shadows: Insights from Canada’s Cybersecurity Leader
Tags: ai, awareness, backup, breach, browser, business, cio, ciso, communications, conference, control, corporate, country, cryptography, cyber, cybersecurity, dark-web, data, data-breach, defense, dns, email, encryption, finance, government, healthcare, identity, incident, infrastructure, intelligence, Internet, jobs, law, leak, linux, malicious, mfa, mitigation, network, organized, phone, privacy, ransom, ransomware, RedTeam, resilience, risk, risk-management, router, service, startup, strategy, supply-chain, switch, tactics, technology, theft, threat, tool, training, windowsSummary In this episode of The Defender’s Log, host David Redekop interviews Sami Khoury, the Senior Official for Cybersecurity for the Government of Canada. With a career spanning 33 years at the Communication Security Establishment (CSE), Khoury shares how a coincidental job application blossomed into a lifelong passion for national security. Khoury emphasizes that modern…
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Critical ASP.NET core vulnerability earns Microsoft’s highest-ever severity score
The CVSS confusion: Despite Dorrans’ cautious assessment of the actual risk, the 9.9 CVSS rating has caused considerable confusion among developers, with many questioning whether the vulnerability truly warrants such an extreme severity score.Dorrans addressed this directly in the GitHub discussion, explaining that Microsoft’s scoring methodology accounts for worst-case scenarios.”On its own for ASP.NET Core,”…
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Identity Security: Your First and Last Line of Defense
The danger isn’t that AI agents have bad days, it’s that they never do. They execute faithfully, even when what they’re executing is a mistake. A single misstep in logic or access can turn flawless automation into a flawless catastrophe.This isn’t some dystopian fantasy”, it’s Tuesday at the office now. We’ve entered a new phase…
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Identity Security: Your First and Last Line of Defense
The danger isn’t that AI agents have bad days, it’s that they never do. They execute faithfully, even when what they’re executing is a mistake. A single misstep in logic or access can turn flawless automation into a flawless catastrophe.This isn’t some dystopian fantasy”, it’s Tuesday at the office now. We’ve entered a new phase…
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Microsoft Report Warns of AI-Powered Automation in Cyberattacks and Malware Creation
Tags: ai, automation, cyber, cyberattack, cybercrime, data, defense, incident, intelligence, malware, microsoft, phishing, vulnerabilityCybercriminals are weaponizing artificial intelligence to accelerate malware development, discover vulnerabilities faster, and create more sophisticated phishing campaigns, according to Microsoft’s latest Digital Defense Report covering trends from July 2024 through June 2025. In 80% of the cyber incidents Microsoft investigated last year, attackers sought to steal data primarily for profit rather than intelligence gathering.…
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Security Teams Must Deploy Anti-Infostealer Defenses Now
At ISACA Europe 2025, cybersecurity consultant Tony Gee shared some technical measures security teams could implement to fight against the infostealer scourge First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/deploy-antiinfostealer-defenses/
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Deutschland größtes Hacker-Ziel in der EU
Tags: authentication, china, cyberattack, defense, extortion, germany, hacker, iran, login, mail, mfa, microsoft, north-korea, password, phishing, ransomware, software, ukraineLaut einer Studie von Microsoft richteten sich 3,3 Prozent aller Cyberangriffe weltweit im ersten Halbjahr 2025 gegen Ziele in Deutschland.Kein Land in der Europäischen Union steht so sehr im Fokus von kriminellen Hackern wie Deutschland. Das geht aus dem Microsoft Digital Defense Report 2025 hervor, den der Software-Konzern in Redmond veröffentlicht hat. Danach richteten sich…
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SAP zero-day wake-up call: Why ERP systems need a unified defense
In this Help Net Security video, Paul Laudanski, Director of Research at Onapsis, discusses key lessons from the SAP zero-day vulnerability. He explains why business-critical … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/10/17/sap-zero-day-security-video/
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SAP zero-day wake-up call: Why ERP systems need a unified defense
In this Help Net Security video, Paul Laudanski, Director of Research at Onapsis, discusses key lessons from the SAP zero-day vulnerability. He explains why business-critical … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/10/17/sap-zero-day-security-video/
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SAP zero-day wake-up call: Why ERP systems need a unified defense
In this Help Net Security video, Paul Laudanski, Director of Research at Onapsis, discusses key lessons from the SAP zero-day vulnerability. He explains why business-critical … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/10/17/sap-zero-day-security-video/
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Unified Exposure Management Platforms: The Future of Preemptive Cyber Defense
Traditional MDR focuses on reacting to attacks already in motion, but modern threats demand prevention. Picus Security explains how Unified Exposure Management Platforms continuously identifies, validates, and fixes exploitable risks before adversaries strike. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/unified-exposure-management-platforms-the-future-of-preemptive-cyber-defense/
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Unified Exposure Management Platforms: The Future of Preemptive Cyber Defense
Traditional MDR focuses on reacting to attacks already in motion, but modern threats demand prevention. Picus Security explains how Unified Exposure Management Platforms continuously identifies, validates, and fixes exploitable risks before adversaries strike. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/unified-exposure-management-platforms-the-future-of-preemptive-cyber-defense/
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New Tech Support Scam Uses Microsoft Logo to Fake Browser Lock, Steal Data
The Cofense Phishing Defense Centre warns of a new tech support scam using Microsoft’s brand to lock browsers and steal data. Learn how the attack uses fake ‘payment lures’ and urgent security alerts to trick victims into calling a fraudulent support number. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/tech-support-scam-microsoft-logo-browser-lock-data/
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New Tech Support Scam Uses Microsoft Logo to Fake Browser Lock, Steal Data
The Cofense Phishing Defense Centre warns of a new tech support scam using Microsoft’s brand to lock browsers and steal data. Learn how the attack uses fake ‘payment lures’ and urgent security alerts to trick victims into calling a fraudulent support number. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/tech-support-scam-microsoft-logo-browser-lock-data/
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Identifying risky candidates: Practical steps for security leaders
Effective insider threat defense begins with candidate vetting. Background checks and reference calls can confirm elements of an applicant’s history, but they rarely surface … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/10/16/fraudulent-candidate-identification/
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Identifying risky candidates: Practical steps for security leaders
Effective insider threat defense begins with candidate vetting. Background checks and reference calls can confirm elements of an applicant’s history, but they rarely surface … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/10/16/fraudulent-candidate-identification/
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A View from the C-suite: Aligning AI security to the NIST RMF FireTail Blog
Tags: access, ai, attack, breach, csf, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, defense, detection, framework, governance, grc, guide, incident response, infrastructure, injection, jobs, LLM, malicious, nist, RedTeam, risk, risk-management, strategy, supply-chain, theft, tool, vulnerabilityOct 15, 2025 – Jeremy Snyder – In 2025, the AI race is surging ahead and the pressure to innovate is intense. For years, the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) has been our trusted guide for managing risk. It consists of five principles: identify, protect, detect, respond, and recover. But with the rise of AI revolutionizing…
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58% of CISOs are boosting AI security budgets
Tags: ai, ciso, conference, control, cybersecurity, data, defense, identity, incident response, india, intelligence, risk, soc, strategy, technology, threat, tool, vulnerabilityFoundryThe takeaway: AI in cybersecurity has reached an inflection point. Whether it’s accelerating incident response, tightening identity management, or simplifying complex threat analysis, enterprises are betting big that AI-enabled tools will be essential for staying secure in an era of AI-enabled attacks.Hear more at the CSO Conference & Awards, October 2022 at the Grand Hyatt…
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Preparing for the Post-Quantum Cryptography Shift
Point Wild’s Zulfikar Ramzan Says Cryptography Is Crucial Against Quantum Risks. Cyber resilience is a critical part of defense strategies today, and resilience is rooted in strong, well-managed cryptography, said Zulfikar Ramzan, chief technology officer at cybersecurity firm Point Wild. He shares key drivers for organizations to move toward quantum migration. First seen on govinfosecurity.com…
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NDSS 2025 MADWeb 2025, Session 1: Network Meets The Web
Workshop on Measurements, Attacks, and Defenses for the Web (MADWeb) 2025, co-located with the Network and Distributed System Security (NDSS) Symposium 2025 Our thanks to the Network and Distributed System Security (NDSS) Symposium for publishing their Creators, Authors and Presenter’s superb NDSS Symposium 2025 Conference content on the organization’s’ YouTube channel. Permalink First seen on…
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NDSS 2025 MADWeb 2025, Session 1: Network Meets The Web
Workshop on Measurements, Attacks, and Defenses for the Web (MADWeb) 2025, co-located with the Network and Distributed System Security (NDSS) Symposium 2025 Our thanks to the Network and Distributed System Security (NDSS) Symposium for publishing their Creators, Authors and Presenter’s superb NDSS Symposium 2025 Conference content on the organization’s’ YouTube channel. Permalink First seen on…
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The Human Cost of Cyber Risk: How Exposure Management Can Ease Security Burnout
Tags: ai, attack, breach, business, ceo, ciso, cloud, cve, cyber, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, defense, finance, fraud, healthcare, identity, mitre, ransomware, risk, strategy, technology, threat, tool, vulnerability, vulnerability-managementThe true cost of cyber risk is a human one. Siloed tools and disjointed operations aren’t just endangering your business, they’re also taking a real toll on your teams. It’s long past time to take the friction out of cybersecurity with a unified, proactive approach. Key takeaways: Security teams are overwhelmed by the number of…
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The Human Cost of Cyber Risk: How Exposure Management Can Ease Security Burnout
Tags: ai, attack, breach, business, ceo, ciso, cloud, cve, cyber, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, defense, finance, fraud, healthcare, identity, mitre, ransomware, risk, strategy, technology, threat, tool, vulnerability, vulnerability-managementThe true cost of cyber risk is a human one. Siloed tools and disjointed operations aren’t just endangering your business, they’re also taking a real toll on your teams. It’s long past time to take the friction out of cybersecurity with a unified, proactive approach. Key takeaways: Security teams are overwhelmed by the number of…
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F5 Hack Exposes Fed Networks to Full Compromise
Federal Agencies Ordered to Patch or Decommission F5 Devices Amid Imminent Risk. An advanced nation-state threat actor stole sensitive F5 source code and vulnerability data to craft tailored exploits, prompting an emergency directive amid a U.S. government shutdown that has left cyber defenses strained and federal networks at imminent risk. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump…
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F5 Hack Exposes Fed Networks to Full Compromise
Federal Agencies Ordered to Patch or Decommission F5 Devices Amid Imminent Risk. An advanced nation-state threat actor stole sensitive F5 source code and vulnerability data to craft tailored exploits, prompting an emergency directive amid a U.S. government shutdown that has left cyber defenses strained and federal networks at imminent risk. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump…
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F5 Hack Exposes Fed Networks to Full Compromise
Federal Agencies Ordered to Patch or Decommission F5 Devices Amid Imminent Risk. An advanced nation-state threat actor stole sensitive F5 source code and vulnerability data to craft tailored exploits, prompting an emergency directive amid a U.S. government shutdown that has left cyber defenses strained and federal networks at imminent risk. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump…
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NDSS 2025 MADWeb 2025, Opening Remarks and Keynote 1
Author, Creator & Presenter: Keynote 1 – Nick Nikiforakis, Stony Book University Workshop on Measurements, Attacks, and Defenses for the Web (MADWeb) 2025, co-located with the Network and Distributed System Security (NDSS) Symposium 2025 Our thanks to the Network and Distributed System Security (NDSS) Symposium for publishing their Creators, Authors and Presenter’s superb NDSS Symposium…