Tag: mitigation
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Microsoft Rolls Out Default NTLM Relay Attack Mitigations
Microsoft has rolled out new default security protections that mitigate NTLM relaying attacks across on-premises Exchange, AD CS, and LDAP services. The post Microsoft Rolls Out Default NTLM Relay Attack Mitigations appeared first on SecurityWeek. First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/microsoft-rolls-out-default-ntlm-relay-attack-mitigations/
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Microsoft NTLM Zero-Day to Remain Unpatched Until April
Tags: attack, credentials, cyberattack, microsoft, mitigation, ntlm, update, vulnerability, windows, zero-dayThe second zero-day vulnerability found in Windows NTLM in the past two months paves the way for relay attacks and credential theft. Microsoft has no patch, but released updated NTLM cyberattack mitigation advice. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/application-security/microsoft-ntlm-zero-day-remain-unpatched-april
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Zero-day exploits underscore rising risks for internet-facing interfaces
Recent reports confirm the active exploitation of a critical zero-day vulnerability targeting Palo Alto Networks’ Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFW) management interfaces. While Palo Alto’s swift advisories and mitigation guidance offer a starting point for remediation, the broader implications of such vulnerabilities… First seen on securityintelligence.com Jump to article: securityintelligence.com/news/zero-day-exploits-underscore-rising-risks-for-internet-facing-interfaces/
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CISA Warns of Zyxel Firewalls, CyberPanel, North Grid, ProjectSend Flaws Exploited in Wild
Tags: cisa, cve, cyber, cybersecurity, exploit, firewall, flaw, Hardware, infrastructure, mitigation, software, vulnerability, zyxelThe Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued warnings about several vulnerabilities being actively exploited in the wild. The vulnerabilities affect popular software and hardware products, including Zyxel firewalls, CyberPanel, North Grid, and ProjectSend. Organizations using these products are urged to apply mitigations immediately or discontinue usage if fixes are unavailable. CVE-2024-51378: CyberPanel Incorrect…
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Keeper Introduces Risk Management Dashboard for Enhanced Risk Visibility and Proactive Threat Mitigation
Keeper Security have announced the launch of Risk Management Dashboard, a new feature within the Keeper Admin Console. The dashboard empowers administrators with broad visibility into their organisation’s security practices and compliance posture, setting a new standard for streamlined cybersecurity management. The Risk Management Dashboard provides an intuitive risk assessment score based on key metrics…
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Security teams should act now to counter Chinese threat, says CISA
Tags: 5G, access, apple, at&t, attack, authentication, china, cisa, cisco, communications, control, cyber, cybersecurity, data, encryption, espionage, exploit, google, government, hacker, infrastructure, linux, microsoft, mitigation, mobile, monitoring, network, nist, password, risk, service, siem, technology, theft, threat, vpn, vulnerabilitySecurity teams and individuals across the US need to take immediate precautions to counter the surveillance threat posed by Chinese ‘Salt Typhoon’ hackers, who have burrowed deep into telecoms infrastructure, according to the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA).CISA issued an official alert recommending defensive measures on December 3, as federal officials briefed journalists…
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Ransomware’s Grip on Healthcare
Until C-level executives fully understand potential threats and implement effective mitigation strategies, healthcare organizations will remain vulnerable and at risk of disruption. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cyberattacks-data-breaches/ransomware-grip-healthcare
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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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Understanding Broadcast Storms: Causes, Effects, and Modern Mitigation Strategies
Broadcast storms represent one of the more insidious challenges in network management, capable of degrading performance and leading to complete networ… First seen on thefinalhop.com Jump to article: www.thefinalhop.com/understanding-broadcast-storms-causes-effects-and-modern-mitigation-strategies/
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Malware Exploits Trusted Avast Anti-Rootkit Driver to Disable Security Software
Malware exploits legitimate Avast anti-rootkit driver to disable security software. Trellix researchers uncover the attack and provide mitigation steps. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/malware-avast-anti-rootkit-driver-bypass-security/
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Cybersecurity Snapshot: Prompt Injection and Data Disclosure Top OWASP’s List of Cyber Risks for GenAI LLM Apps
Tags: access, advisory, ai, application-security, attack, backup, best-practice, breach, cisa, cloud, computer, cve, cyber, cyberattack, cybercrime, cybersecurity, data, exploit, extortion, firewall, framework, governance, government, group, guide, Hardware, incident, incident response, infrastructure, injection, intelligence, Internet, LLM, malicious, microsoft, mitigation, mitre, monitoring, network, nist, office, open-source, powershell, privacy, ransomware, regulation, risk, risk-management, russia, service, skills, software, sql, strategy, supply-chain, tactics, technology, theft, threat, tool, update, vulnerability, vulnerability-management, windowsDon’t miss OWASP’s update to its “Top 10 Risks for LLMs” list. Plus, the ranking of the most harmful software weaknesses is out. Meanwhile, critical infrastructure orgs have a new framework for using AI securely. And get the latest on the BianLian ransomware gang and on the challenges of protecting water and transportation systems against…
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Securing the Foundation: The Critical Role of Hardware in Supply Chain Attacks
As enterprises increasingly focus on supply chain security, a critical yet often overlooked element remains: hardware security. Many organizations fail to address the risks associated with underlying hardware, either due to misconceptions or the perceived complexity of mitigation efforts. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2024/11/securing-the-foundation-the-critical-role-of-hardware-in-supply-chain-attacks/
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The Story of BIX, a Specialized AI Agent for Cybersecurity, Built with NVIDIA AI
BIX isn’t just an AI assistant”, it’s a game-changer in cybersecurity. With BIX, organizations can instantly get clear, actionable answers on everything from vulnerabilities to threat analysis and risk mitigation, transforming massive data into precise insights, risk reduction strategies with quantifiable ROI. But how did this revolutionary AI come to life? It all started back…
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‘SteelFox’ Malware Blitz Infects 11K Victims With Bundle of Pain
The malware combines a miner and data stealer, and it packs functions that make detection and mitigation a challenge. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cloud-security/steelfox-malware-blitz-infects-11k
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More Details Shared on Windows Downgrade Attacks After Microsoft Rolls Out Mitigations
Microsoft has rolled out mitigations for recently disclosed downgrade attacks targeting the Windows Update process. The post More Details Shared on Wi… First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/more-details-shared-on-windows-downgrade-attacks-after-microsoft-rolls-out-mitigations/
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Generative AI in Security: Risks and Mitigation Strategies
First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/microsoft-generative-ai-security-risk-reduction-isc2/
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New York Financial Regulator Publishes AI Safety Guidance
Agency Details AI Cybersecurity Risks, Prevention, Mitigation Strategies. Financial regulators with the state of New York on Wednesday published guida… First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/new-york-financial-regulator-publishes-ai-safety-guidance-a-26549
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Regulating AI Catastophic Risk Isn’t Easy
AI, Security Experts Discuss Who Defines the Risks, Mitigation Efforts. An attempt by the California statehouse to tame the potential of artificial in… First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/regulating-ai-catastophic-risk-isnt-easy-a-26513
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MITRE Adds Mitigations to EMB3D Threat Model
MITRE has expanded the EMB3D Threat Model with essential mitigations to help organizations address threats to embedded devices. The post MITRE Adds Mi… First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/mitre-adds-mitigations-to-emb3d-threat-model/
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Remediation vs. Mitigation: The Choice Between Instant or Indirect Action
Organizations are constantly faced with the challenge of addressing vulnerabilities and threats to maintain a secure environment. Two common strategie… First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2024/10/remediation-vs-mitigation-the-choice-between-instant-or-indirect-action/
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Websites are losing the fight against bot attacks
The discovery that 95% of advanced bot attacks go undetected points to a weakness in current detection and mitigation strategies. This suggests that w… First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2024/10/08/advanced-bot-attacks-activities/
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8 Best Cyber Risk Mitigation Tools You Should Know
Cyber risk mitigation is an ongoing process that aims to reduce the impact of cyber threats on your organization. It encompasses various strategies an… First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2024/10/8-best-cyber-risk-mitigation-tools-you-should-know/
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How to Build Cross-Departmental Alliances to Tackle Insider Risk
Security teams can’t manage insider risk alone, cross-departmental collaboration is key to early risk identification and mitigation As a security lead… First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2024/10/how-to-build-cross-departmental-alliances-to-tackle-insider-risk/
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Managing Cyber-Risk Is No Different Than Managing Any Business Risk
A sound cyber-risk management strategy analyzes all the business impacts that may stem from an attack and estimates the related costs of mitigation ve… First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cyber-risk/managing-cyber-risk-different-managing-business-risk
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API Security Testing: Examples, Vulnerabilities, Mitigation
Introduction to API Security Testing In this blog post, we explore the topic of API Security Testing and provide real-world examples, including code s… First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2024/09/api-security-testing-examples-vulnerabilities-mitigation/