Tag: framework
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Attackers can abuse the Windows UI Automation framework to steal data from apps
An accessibility feature built into Windows to facilitate the use of computers by people with disabilities can be abused by malware to steal data from other applications or control them in malicious ways that evades detection by most endpoint protection systems.The Windows UI Automation framework has existed since the days of Windows XP and provides…
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Leveraging NIST OSCAL to Provide Compliance Automation: The Complete Guide
What is OSCAL? OSCAL provides a traceable and machine-readable data format for capturing and sharing security information. A standardized, continuous representation of an organization’s security controls helps prove compliance with NIST’s risk management framework for mandated federal agencies. FedRAMP joined with NIST to create the Open Security Controls Assessment Language (OSCAL), a standard that can……
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Gen AI use cases rising rapidly for cybersecurity, but concerns remain
Tags: ai, attack, automation, awareness, ceo, ciso, compliance, control, cybersecurity, data, detection, finance, framework, fraud, GDPR, governance, grc, group, guide, Hardware, HIPAA, incident response, intelligence, international, malware, middle-east, monitoring, phishing, privacy, RedTeam, regulation, risk, risk-assessment, risk-management, soc, software, strategy, technology, threat, tool, training, usaGenerative AI is being embedded into security tools at a furious pace as CISOs adopt the technology internally to automate manual processes and improve productivity. But research also suggests this surge in gen AI adoption comes with a fair amount of trepidation among cybersecurity professionals, which CISOs must keep in mind when weaving gen AI…
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A Framework for Human-AI Partnership in the SOC
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/perspective/a-framework-for-human-ai-partnership-in-the-soc
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Researchers Uncover Flaws in Popular Open-Source Machine Learning Frameworks
Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed multiple security flaws impacting open-source machine learning (ML) tools and frameworks such as MLflow, H2O, PyTorch, and MLeap that could pave the way for code execution.The vulnerabilities, discovered by JFrog, are part of a broader collection of 22 security shortcomings the supply chain security company first disclosed last month.Unlike the first…
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8 biggest cybersecurity threats manufacturers face
Tags: access, ai, apt, attack, authentication, automation, awareness, business, china, cloud, computer, control, cyber, cyberattack, cybercrime, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, ddos, detection, email, encryption, exploit, extortion, firmware, framework, group, Hardware, india, infrastructure, intelligence, international, Internet, iot, iran, lazarus, leak, malicious, malware, monitoring, network, nis-2, north-korea, open-source, password, phishing, ransom, ransomware, regulation, risk, risk-analysis, risk-assessment, russia, service, software, strategy, supply-chain, technology, threat, update, vulnerability, windowsThe manufacturing sector’s rapid digital transformation, complex supply chains, and reliance on third-party vendors make for a challenging cyber threat environment for CISOs.Manufacturers, often prime targets for state-sponsored malicious actors and ransomware gangs, face the difficult task of maintaining cost-effective operations while modernizing their network infrastructure.”Many manufacturing systems rely on outdated technology that lacks modern…
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HackSynth : Autonomous Pentesting Framework For Simulating Cyberattacks
HackSynth is an autonomous penetration testing agent that leverages Large Language Models (LLMs) to solve Capture The Flag (CTF) challenges without human intervention. It utilizes a two-module architecture: a planner to create commands and a summarizer to understand the hacking process’s current state by employing contextual information from past commands to make future decisions and…
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Six password takeaways from the updated NIST cybersecurity framework
Updated NIST guidelines reject outdated password security practices in favor of more effective protections. Learn from Specops Software about 6 takeaways from NIST’s new guidance that help create strong password policies. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/six-password-takeaways-from-the-updated-nist-cybersecurity-framework/
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A Strategic Approach to Building a Comprehensive Third-Party Risk Framework
Building a third-party risk management framework (TPRM) is an ongoing process that requires commitment, resources and continuous improvement. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2024/12/a-strategic-approach-to-building-a-comprehensive-third-party-risk-framework/
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Talent overlooked: embracing neurodiversity in cybersecurity
In cybersecurity, diverse perspectives help in addressing complex, emerging threats. Increasingly, there’s a push to recognize that neurodiversity brings significant value to cybersecurity. However, neurodiverse people frequently face systemic barriers that hinder their success in the field.Neurodiversity refers to the way some people’s brains work differently to the neurotypical brain. This includes autism, ADHD (attention…
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MobSF XSS Vulnerability Let Attackers Inject Malicious Scripts
A critical vulnerability has been identified in the Mobile Security Framework (MobSF) that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into the system. This vulnerability, CVE-2024-53999 is a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) flaw found in the >>Diff or Compare
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BlackBerry Highlights Rising Software Supply Chain Risks in Malaysia
Tags: access, ai, attack, breach, ceo, ciso, communications, compliance, cyber, cyberattack, cybersecurity, data, detection, espionage, finance, framework, government, infrastructure, intelligence, international, Internet, iot, malware, mobile, monitoring, phishing, ransomware, regulation, resilience, risk, skills, software, strategy, supply-chain, threat, tool, training, vulnerabilityIn 2024, BlackBerry unveiled new proprietary research, underscoring the vulnerability of software supply chains in Malaysia and around the world.According to the study, 79% of Malaysian organizations reported cyberattacks or vulnerabilities in their software supply chains during the past 12 months, slightly exceeding the global average of 76%. Alarmingly, 81% of respondents revealed they had…
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SmokeLoader picks up ancient MS Office bugs to pack fresh credential stealer
Threat actors are using a well-known modular malware loader, SmokeLoader, to exploit known Microsoft Office vulnerabilities and steal sensitive browser credentials.The loader which runs a framework to deploy multiple malware modules, was observed by Fortinet’s FortiGuard Labs in attacks targeting manufacturing, healthcare, and IT companies in Taiwan.”SmokeLoader, known for its ability to deliver other malicious…
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EU enacts new laws to strengthen cybersecurity defenses and coordination
Tags: ai, compliance, cyber, cybersecurity, data, defense, framework, healthcare, infrastructure, law, network, penetration-testing, privacy, regulation, risk, service, soc, technology, threat, vulnerabilityThe European Union has enacted two new laws to bolster its cybersecurity defenses and coordination mechanisms. The measures, part of the cybersecurity legislative package, include the Cyber Solidarity Act and amendments to the Cybersecurity Act (CSA).These steps aim to improve the EU’s ability to detect, prepare for, and respond to cyber threats while fostering uniformity…
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Why identity security is your best companion for uncharted compliance challenges
Tags: access, ai, attack, authentication, automation, business, cloud, compliance, control, cyberattack, cybersecurity, data, detection, exploit, finance, framework, GDPR, governance, government, healthcare, HIPAA, identity, india, law, least-privilege, mitigation, monitoring, privacy, regulation, risk, risk-management, service, strategy, supply-chain, technology, threat, tool, zero-trustIn today’s rapidly evolving global regulatory landscape, new technologies, environments, and threats are heightening cybersecurity and data privacy concerns. In the last year, governing bodies have taken significant steps to enact stricter compliance measures”, and more than ever, they are focusing on identity-related threats.Some notable changes include: The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)…
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CIO POV: Building trust in cyberspace
Tags: access, ai, attack, best-practice, business, cio, cisa, cloud, cyber, data, deep-fake, encryption, framework, GDPR, group, identity, infrastructure, intelligence, Internet, mfa, mitre, nist, privacy, regulation, resilience, risk, service, software, strategy, technology, threat, tool, update, windowsTrust lies at the heart of every relationship, transaction, and encounter. Yet in cyberspace”, where we work, live, learn, and play”, trust can become elusive.Since the dawn of the internet nearly 50 years ago, we’ve witnessed incredible digital transformations paired with increasingly formidable threats. Knowing who and what to trust has become so difficult that…
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Channel Women In Security: Frameworks For Department Of Defense Compliance
In the latest episode of the Channel Women In Security podcast, Bridget Wilson, senior vice president of governance, risk, and compliance at NetCov, shares her insights on leadership, navigating CMMC compliance for small businesses, and fostering resilience in cybersecurity teams. First seen on crn.com Jump to article: www.crn.com/news/security/2024/channel-women-in-security-frameworks-for-department-of-defense-compliance
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AWS launches tools to tackle evolving cloud security threats
The increasing sophistication and scale of cyber threats pose a growing challenge for enterprises managing complex cloud environments. Security teams often face overwhelming volumes of alerts, fragmented workflows, and limited tools to identify and respond to attack patterns spanning multiple events.Amazon Web Services (AWS) is addressing these challenges with two significant updates to its cloud…
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EU-Vorstoß: Was bedeuten die neuen NIS2-Anforderungen konkret?
Glücklicherweise können aktuelle Cybersicherheitsrahmenwerke, wie das NIST Cyber Security Framework (CSF) oder ISO27001 eine solide Grundlage bilden, … First seen on infopoint-security.de Jump to article: www.infopoint-security.de/eu-vorstoss-was-bedeuten-die-neuen-nis2-anforderungen-konkret/a37350/
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Introducing ABE Squared: A Framework for Comparing the Efficiency of ABE Schemes
Tags: frameworkAuthors: Antonio de la Piedra (Kudelski Security Research Team), Marloes Venema (Radboud University Nijmegen), Greg Alpar (Radboud University Nijmegen… First seen on research.kudelskisecurity.com Jump to article: research.kudelskisecurity.com/2022/09/19/introducing-abe-squared-a-framework-for-comparing-the-efficiency-of-abe-schemes/
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Applying Cyber Threat Intelligence and the SAMA Framework to Secure Saudi Arabian Financial Institutions
First seen on resecurity.com Jump to article: www.resecurity.com/blog/article/Applying-Cyber-Threat-Intelligence-SAMA-Framework-Secure-Saudi-Arabian-Financial-Institutions
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C2 Frameworks – Threat Hunting in Action with YARA Rules
First seen on resecurity.com Jump to article: www.resecurity.com/blog/article/c2-frameworks-threat-hunting-in-action-with-yara-rules
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Can You Transfer Data to the US Under the GDPR?
The Data Privacy Framework, standard contractual clauses, and binding corporate rules The EU GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) is strict about international data transfers EU residents’ personal data may not leave the EU or EEA unless an appropriate safeguard is in place. What are the most common safeguards US organizations can expect EU organizations to…
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Phishing Prevention Framework Reduces Incidents by Half
The anti-fraud plan calls for companies to create a pipeline for compiling attack information, along with formal processes to disseminate that intelligence across business groups. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cybersecurity-operations/phishing-prevention-framework-reduces-incidents-by-half
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NIST IoT Device Security Framework to Get an Update
Revised Framework to Address Emerging IoT Risks and Technologies. The U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology plans to revise its Internet of Things cybersecurity framework to address evolving risks posed by emerging technologies and use cases, such as AI and immersive tech. The proposed updates will broaden the focus to entire product ecosystems. First…