Tag: identity
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New Helix Extortion Group Targets Enterprises With MFA Abuse and SharePoint Exfiltration
A previously unreported data extortion operation dubbed “Helix” that targets enterprises using identity-focused entry techniques and automated SharePoint exfiltration. The group’s playbook combines voice phishing (vishing), device-code phishing to capture session tokens and bypass Conditional Access controls, rapid MFA registration for persistence, and scripted enumeration and bulk download of SharePoint content all staged from shared…
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Anthropic Sues Abnormal AI Over Alleged Brand Copying
Frontier AI Developer Says Enterprise Customers Could Mistake the Two Brands. Anthropic alleges Abnormal’s 2025 rebrand unlawfully mirrors its visual identity as both companies increasingly compete for enterprise AI security customers, while Abnormal denies any likelihood of customer confusion and says its branding predates Anthropic’s claims. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/anthropic-sues-abnormal-ai-over-alleged-brand-copying-a-32180
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3 Ways AI Powers Service Desk Attacks and How to Prevent Them
Specops Software explains how AI is making service desk impersonation attacks more convincing, personalized, and scalable, along with practical steps organizations can take to strengthen onboarding and identity verification. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/3-ways-ai-powers-service-desk-attacks-and-how-to-prevent-them/
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Keyfactor Lands $1B to Expand Crypto Trust Platform
CEO Jordan Rackie Cites AI, Regulation and Quantum Computing as Big Demand Drivers. Summit Partners invested $1 billion in Keyfactor as enterprises accelerate post-quantum cryptography planning, AI-driven identity management and cryptographic modernization, giving the trust infrastructure provider capital to expand R&D, global operations and enterprise security capabilities. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/keyfactor-lands-1b-to-expand-crypto-trust-platform-a-32163
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âš¡ Weekly Recap: Proxy Botnets, Browser Ransomware, AI Agent Tricks, Fake PoC Malware and More
A streaming box should not need a threat model. Neither should a username field, a demo repo, a reset flow, or a browser permission prompt. That is the irritating part this week: the risky pieces were ordinary.Home devices became a routing cover. Clean code pulled dirt from a dependency. Identity shortcuts aged badly. AI systems…
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Securing the inbox: Where identity, brand and security meet
Getting a verified logo to appear next to your email has traditionally meant having to work with two separate entities. You have to work with a DMARC partner for setting up … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/07/06/ciso-email-security-strategy/
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Product showcase: Is that text a scam? Malwarebytes Mobile Security can help you find out
Malwarebytes Mobile Security for iPhone combines scam prevention, privacy protection, and identity monitoring in a single app. It evaluates a device’s security posture, … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/07/06/product-showcase-malwarebytes-mobile-security-ios/
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How Renown Health Is Reshaping Its Digital ID Strategy
Renown Health is reshaping digital ID management with a strategy that reduces friction for clinicians, strengthens security and prepares the organization for emerging AI-driven identity challenges, said Steven Ramirez, Renown Health’s chief information security and technology officer. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/interviews/how-renown-health-reshaping-its-digital-id-strategy-i-5553
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Why a Windows Hello PIN Beats a Password for Enterprise Security
As phishing campaigns, AI-driven identity attacks, and Windows migration planning raise authentication stakes, IT teams should recheck how Windows Hello PIN security works. The post Why a Windows Hello PIN Beats a Password for Enterprise Security appeared first on TechRepublic. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-windows-hello-pin-security/
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Identity Lifecycle Management Wasn’t Built for AI Agents
Identity lifecycle management was architected around a person with an employment record, a manager, and a departure date. AI agents have none of those. As autonomous principals proliferate across enterprise environments, the governance model built for humans develops structural blind spots that traditional IGA tools weren’t designed to detect. This guide covers where that model…
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Amazon fined $2.25M for withholding evidence from fraud victims
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) says Amazon will pay a $2.25 million civil penalty to settle charges that it blocked identity theft victims’ access to transaction records. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/amazon-fined-225m-for-withholding-evidence-from-fraud-victims/
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Why Identity Security Is Your Cyber Career Entry Point
As AI reshapes cybersecurity workflows, John Paul Cunningham, CISO at SIlverfort, says the technology is creating opportunities rather than eliminating jobs, and there are more ways than ever to break into the essential field. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cybersecurity-operations/identity-security-cyber-career-entry-point
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AppViewX Launches Global Partner Program Amid Rising Demand for Machine and Agent Identity Security
New York, United States, June 30th, 2026, CyberNewswire Building on the momentum of its Agent Identity Security launch, AppViewX invests in partner success through enhanced enablement and co-selling support AppViewX, the only machine and agent identity security company built for the AI and quantum era, today announced the launch of its first global Partner Program.…
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AppViewX Launches Global Partner Program Amid Rising Demand for Machine and Agent Identity Security
Tags: identityNew York, United States, 30th June 2026, CyberNewswire First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/appviewx-launches-global-partner-program-amid-rising-demand-for-machine-and-agent-identity-security/
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Digitale Souveränität für regulierte Organisationen
Mit <> will Omada europäischen Unternehmen die vollumfängliche Kontrolle darüber bieten, wo und wie ihre Identity-Governance bereitgestellt wird. Mit herkömmlicher Cloud-Bereitstellung sind besonders gesetzlich stark regulierte Unternehmen nicht mehr in der Lage, die Anforderungen an digitale Souveränität und regulatorische Kontrolle zu erfüllen. Omada-Identity-Sovereign wurde entwickelt, um genau diesen Bestimmungen und den damit verbundenen […] First…
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(g+) Security: Wie Unternehmen mit IAM Risiken reduzieren
Identität ist der Schlüssel moderner IT-Sicherheit. Wie Identity-Access-Management Zugriffe kontrolliert und Risiken reduziert. First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/security-wie-unternehmen-mit-iam-risiken-reduzieren-2606-210334.html
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How Cloud Security Risks Grow With Home-Based Care
As hospital-at-home programs expand and AI adoption accelerates, healthcare organizations face mounting cloud security demands. Anahi Santiago, CISO of ChristianaCare, discusses vendor accountability, identity management, clinical AI risks and the need for stronger cybersecurity foundations. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/interviews/how-cloud-security-risks-grow-home-based-care-i-5552
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AI-Driven Identity Attacks Are Surging, PwC Warns
AI has given cybercriminals a big advantage in attacking organizations, which they are using to go after weaknesses on edge devices The post AI-Driven Identity Attacks Are Surging, PwC Warns appeared first on TechRepublic. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-pwc-ai-identity-edge-device-cyber-threats/
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Agentic AI Has an Identity Problem and Attackers Know It
AI agents can access data, trigger workflows, and take action across enterprise systems. Token Security explains why governing these privileged identities is becoming essential for enterprise security. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/agentic-ai-has-an-identity-problem-and-attackers-know-it/
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From M2M to A2A: Why your identity stack wasn’t built for what’s coming
Tags: identityFirst seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/resource/from-m2m-to-a2a-why-your-identity-stack-wasnt-built-for-whats-coming
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Cisco Adds NHI to Security Stack With Astrix, WideField Acquisitions
Cisco joins a growing list of security platform providers who are betting that securing the agentic workforce means turning identity into the primary control plane. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/identity-access-management-security/cisco-adds-nhi-security-stack-with-astrix-widefield
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The 10 Hottest Cybersecurity Startups Of 2026 (So Far)
The hottest cybersecurity startups of 2026 so far include emerging vendors in fast-growing segments such as agentic-driven security operations, non-human identity protection and AI security. First seen on crn.com Jump to article: www.crn.com/news/security/2026/the-10-hottest-cybersecurity-startups-of-2026-so-far
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Guardian Agents: The Next Layer of Identity Governance
AI agents are moving through enterprise environments, inheriting permissions, traversing systems, and executing decisions at machine speed with minimal oversight. The identity infrastructure built to govern human access wasn’t designed for autonomous actors, and the gap between what enterprises are deploying and what their governance programs actually cover is widening fast. This guide breaks First…
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Iranian Hacker Arrested Over Alleged $3.4 Billion Cyberattack on USA Infrastructure
An alleged Iranian hacker accused of hacking US infrastructure has been arrested in Montenegro following a joint operation by Montenegrin police and the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The suspect is expected to face charges related to computer fraud, hacking, conspiracy, and identity theft after authorities linked him to a years-long cyber campaign that…
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Agentic AI Pentesting Platforms Comparison
Agentic AI transforms Penetration Testing from a periodic consulting practice to a continuous validation discipline. While traditional pentests remain relevant, particularly for complex business logic or regulated environments, the rapid evolution of cloud-native systems necessitates more frequent evaluations. Between formal tests, new services, exposed APIs, identity permissions and misconfigurations can emerge, leaving security teams with…
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Was die Straße von Hormus über moderne Identity Security lehrt Das digitale Nadelöhr
Unternehmen unterschätzen das Risiko der digitalen Identitäten. KI-Identitäten greifen bereits auf Kernsysteme zu, jedoch hat nur ein Bruchteil der Organisationen klare Richtlinien, Kontrolle und Lifecycle Management dafür implementiert. Während Regulierungen wie NIS2, DORA und der EU AI Act strengere Nachvollziehbarkeit und Verantwortlichkeit fordern, bleibt die dringende Aufgabe, Identitäten transparent zu machen, Zugriffe in Echtzeit zu steuern…
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Customer Identity and Access Management Modernes CIAM, bessere Kundenbindung
Wenn Authentisierung Kunden kostet: Warum Unternehmen ihr CIAM modernisieren müssen und trotzdem zögern. First seen on ap-verlag.de Jump to article: ap-verlag.de/customer-identity-and-access-management-modernes-ciam-bessere-kundenbindung/105562/
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Your endpoint management system has an identity problem
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/native/your-endpoint-management-system-has-an-identity-problem
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Healthcare Vendor Xsolis Reports Breach Affecting 1.4M People
Xsolis confirmed a healthcare data breach affecting nearly 1.4 million people after a phishing attack exposed health and identity data. The post Healthcare Vendor Xsolis Reports Breach Affecting 1.4M People appeared first on TechRepublic. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-xsolis-healthcare-data-breach/