Tag: risk
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How One Leaked Credential Can Expose a Threat Actor
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in SecurityNewsThe Power of One: From Leaked Credential to Campaign Attribution Attribution has always been the elusive prize in threat intelligence. The question every CISO wants answered after an attack: “Who did this?” Historically, attribution required heavy resources, deep visibility, and sometimes even luck. But in today’s world of digital risk intelligence, one leaked credential can……
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New Adobe Photoshop Vulnerability Enables Arbitrary Code Execution
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in SecurityNewsAdobe has released critical security updates addressing three high-severity vulnerabilities (CVE-2025-30324, CVE-2025-30325, CVE-2025-30326) in Photoshop 2024 and 2025 that could enable arbitrary code execution on Windows and macOS systems. The flaws, discovered by external researcher yjdfy through Adobe’s HackerOne bug bounty program, involve memory corruption risks stemming from integer manipulation and uninitialized pointer access. While…
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Critical Vulnerability in Windows Remote Desktop Gateway Allows DenialService Attacks
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in SecurityNewsMicrosoft has disclosed two critical vulnerabilities in its Remote Desktop Gateway (RDG) service, posing significant risks to organizational networks. CVE-2025-26677 and CVE-2025-29831, both rated Important by Microsoft, enable denial-of-service (DoS) attacks and remote code execution (RCE), respectively. These flaws, patched in Microsoft’s May 2025 security update, underscore persistent challenges in securing remote access infrastructure. Security…
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Neue EU-Schwachstellen-Datenbank geht an den Start
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in SecurityNews
Tags: bug, cve, cvss, cybersecurity, cyersecurity, governance, government, infrastructure, mitre, nis-2, risk, sap, software, technology, tool, vulnerabilityDie neue EU-Schwachstellen-Datenbank EUVD soll das CVE-Programm ergänzen.Seit dieser Woche verfügt die Technologiebranche über eine neue Datenbank, um die neuesten Sicherheitslücken in Software zu überprüfen: die European Union Vulnerability Database (EUVD). Das Programm wurde von der Europäischen Agentur für Cybersicherheit (ENISA) zur Umsetzung der EU-Cybersicherheitsrichtlinie NIS2 eingerichtet.Hier stellt sich die Frage: Warum braucht es ein…
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5 Schritte für die praktische Umsetzung eines Business-Continuity-Plans
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in SecurityNewsViele Unternehmen haben bereits die Risiken identifiziert, die ihr Business bedrohen, tun sich aber schwer damit, die daraus abgeleitete Business-Continuity-Strategie umzusetzen. Der Grund: Die Übertragung der Theorie in die Praxis erfordert Koordination, Präzision und fortlaufende Anpassungen. Da der Fokus in der Regel auf der Erstellung eines Plans liegt, kommt die Realisation oft zu kurz. Hilfreich…
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Kollateralschaden im Cyberspace
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in SecurityNewsUnerwartete Cyberbedrohungen können die Budgets für Cybersicherheit schnell aufbrauchen und sorgfältig geplante Strategien zum Scheitern bringen. Unter diesen Herausforderungen sind DDoS-Angriffe (Distributed Denial of Service) ein Paradebeispiel dafür, wie unerwartete Risiken selbst die sichersten Systeme stören können. Um den Ablauf eines solchen Angriffs zu erörtern, stellen wir uns als fiktives Beispiel eine Bank vor. Es…
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Strengthening Cloud Security: API Posture Governance, Threat Detection, and Attack Chain Visibility with Salt Security and Wiz
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Tags: api, attack, authentication, best-practice, cloud, compliance, data, detection, exploit, google, governance, incident response, malicious, risk, risk-assessment, threat, tool, vulnerabilityIntroduction In the current cloud-centric environment, strong API security is essential. Google’s acquisition of Wiz underscores the urgent necessity for all-encompassing cloud security solutions. Organizations should focus on both governing API posture, ensuring secure configuration and deployment to reduce vulnerabilities and assure compliance, and on effective threat detection and response. Salt Security’s API Protection Platform…
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Advancing Security Training With Human Risk Management
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in SecurityNewsCybersecurity education is evolving from simple knowledge transfer to measurable risk reduction as the human risk factor is recognized. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/05/advancing-security-training-with-human-risk-management/
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Cybercrime & Kryptowährungen Teil 1 – So erkennen IT-Security-Experten Krypto-Risiken rechtzeitig
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in SecurityNewsFirst seen on security-insider.de Jump to article: www.security-insider.de/cyberkriminalitaet-krypto-boersen-risiken-erkennen-a-ab884215956d0c34c9248509ddf611f3/
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KnowBe4-Report 2025 zeigt Phishing-Risiko in Europa bleibt hoch
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in SecurityNewsDer neue Benchmarking-Report von KnowBe4 zeigt: 32,5″¯% der europäischen Mitarbeitenden klicken auf Phishing-Versuche trotz massiv gestiegener Angriffszahlen. First seen on infopoint-security.de Jump to article: www.infopoint-security.de/knowbe4-report-2025-zeigt-phishing-risiko-in-europa-bleibt-hoch/a40791/
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Windows Ancillary for WinSock 0-Day Vulnerability Actively Exploited to Gain Admin Access
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in SecurityNewsMicrosoft has confirmed active exploitation of a critical privilege escalation vulnerability in the Windows Ancillary Function Driver for WinSock, tracked as CVE-2025-32709. This use-after-free flaw enables local attackers with basic user privileges to gain SYSTEM-level access, posing significant risks to unpatched systems. First publicly documented on 13 May 2025, the vulnerability carries a base score…
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Southwest Airlines CISO on tackling cyber risks in the aviation industry
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in SecurityNewsIn this Help Net Security interview, Carrie Mills, VP and CISO, Southwest Airlines talks about the cybersecurity challenges facing the aviation industry. She explains how … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/05/14/carrie-mills-southwest-airlines-aviation-industry-cybersecurity-challenges/
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Insider risk management needs a human strategy
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in SecurityNewsInsider risk is not just about bad actors. Most of the time, it’s about mistakes. Someone sends a sensitive file to the wrong address, or uploads a document to their … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/05/14/insider-risk-management-human-strategy/
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First-Party-Fraud übertrifft Scams und wird zur häufigsten Form globaler Angriffe
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in SecurityNewsInflation und steigende Lebenshaltungskosten tragen voraussichtlich zu einer Zunahme opportunistischer Betrugsfälle in den Bereichen Finanzdienstleistungen, E-Commerce und anderen Branchen bei. KI-gestützter Betrug wird voraussichtlich im Jahr 2025 zunehmen. LexisNexis Risk Solutions veröffentlicht seinen jährlichen Cybercrime-Report, eine Analyse von über 104 Milliarden globalen Transaktionen auf der »LexisNexis Digital Identity Network Plattform« im Jahr 2024 [1]…. First…
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Stay Ahead with Proactive Non-Human Identity Management
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in SecurityNewsHow Does Proactive Non-Human Identity Management Keep You Ahead? Cybersecurity, for years, has been placing humans at the center of the identity universe. But have you considered the indispensable role of Non-Human Identities (NHIs) in your organization’s security matrix? By applying proactive NHI management, you can not only mitigate risks but also enhance efficiency, thereby……
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12 AI terms you (and your flirty chatbot) should know by now
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in SecurityNews1. Artificial general intelligence (AGI) The ultimate manifestation of AI has already played a featured role in dozens of apocalyptic movies. AGI is the point at which machines become capable of original thought and either a) save us from our worst impulses or b) decide they’ve had enough of us puny humans. While some AI…
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Researchers bypass Intel’s Spectre fixes, six years of CPUs at risk
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in SecurityNewsMitigations: There are two ways to deploy CPU microcode updates. One is through UEFI during early boot stages, where the CPU will load the latest microcode version stored in the UEFI, or by the operating system bootloader later in the booting process, though this is a temporary patch that needs to be constantly reapplied.For Spectre…
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4 critical leadership priorities for CISOs in the AI era
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in SecurityNews1. Guide the C-suite As businesses rush to implement AI effectively, CISOs can play an important role in guiding the C-suite on a variety of matters, starting with vetting AI use cases, Alexander says. “These are conversations with technologists, security, and the business. You can’t just jump into the AI game without really understanding what…
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LexisNexis® Risk Solutions Cybercrime Report 2025: Ruhe vor dem Sturm
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in SecurityNewsFirst seen on datensicherheit.de Jump to article: www.datensicherheit.de/lexisnexis-risk-solutions-cybercrime-report-2025-ruhe-vor-dem-sturm
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Google introduces Advanced Protection mode for its most at-risk Android users
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in SecurityNewsA single flip of a settings button enables a host of defenses against hacking. First seen on arstechnica.com Jump to article: arstechnica.com/security/2025/05/google-introduces-advanced-protection-mode-for-its-most-at-risk-android-users/
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Google adds suite of security features to Android 16
Google is rolling out new security features for Android devices as part of its latest operating system update, Android 16, reinforcing its ongoing efforts to guard users against ever-changing threats. The measures target a spectrum of risks, from financial scams and impersonation attacks to theft protection and malware. One of the central advancements highlighted Tuesday…
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Entro and Wiz Partner to Strengthen Non-Human Identity Security with Cloud Data Risk Context
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in SecurityNewsFirst seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/news/entro-and-wiz-partner-to-strengthen-non-human-identity-security-with-cloud-data-risk-context
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Mainframe security: Identifying threats, vulnerabilities and risk mitigation strategies
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in SecurityNewsFirst seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/resource/mainframe-security-identifying-threats-vulnerabilities-and-risk-mitigation-strategies
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Geopolitical risks drive cloud strategy reassessment
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in SecurityNewsFirst seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/geopolitical-risks-drive-cloud-strategy-reassessment
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North Korea ramps up cyberspying in Ukraine to assess war risk
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in SecurityNewsThe state-backed North Korean threat group Konni (Opal Sleet, TA406) was observed targeting Ukrainian government entities in intelligence collection operations. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/north-korea-ramps-up-cyberspying-in-ukraine-to-assess-war-risk/
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Google’s Advanced Protection for Vulnerable Users Comes to Android
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in SecurityNewsA new extra-secure mode for Android 16 will let at-risk users lock their devices down. First seen on wired.com Jump to article: www.wired.com/story/google-advanced-protection-vulnerable-users-lockdown-android-16/