Tag: risk
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25% of security leaders replaced after ransomware attack
Tags: attack, breach, business, ceo, ciso, corporate, credentials, email, exploit, malicious, phishing, ransomware, risk, sophos, vulnerabilityA question of authority Dickson also argues that CISO authority should come into play. If decisions are made at the line-of-business (LOB) level, and potentially againstthe CISO’s advice, does it make corporate sense to blame the CISO?Some “presume that a ransomware attack is the fault of the CISO,” he says. “The CISO is a leader,…
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Agentic AI promises a cybersecurity revolution, with asterisks
Tags: ai, api, authentication, ceo, ciso, cloud, control, cybersecurity, data, endpoint, infrastructure, jobs, LLM, open-source, openai, risk, service, soc, software, supply-chain, technology, tool, update, vulnerabilityTrust, transparency, and moving slowly are crucial: Like all technologies, and perhaps more dramatically than most, agentic AI carries both risks and benefits. One obvious risk of AI agents is that, like most LLM models, they will hallucinate or make errors that could cause problems.”If you want to remove or give agency to a platform…
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Rockwell ControlLogix Ethernet Vulnerability Exposes Systems to Remote Code Execution
A critical vulnerability in Rockwell Automation’s ControlLogix Ethernet modules has been discovered that could allow remote attackers to execute malicious code on industrial control systems. The vulnerability, identified as CVE-2025-7353, affects multiple ControlLogix communication modules and carries a severe CVSS score of 9.8 out of 10, indicating the highest level of risk to affected systems.…
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Weak alerting and slipping prevention raise risk levels for CISOs
Prevention effectiveness is falling, detection gaps remain wide, and attackers are exploiting weaknesses in data protection and credentials. Data theft prevention has dropped … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/08/18/ciso-cybersecurity-prevention-effectiveness/
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Agentic AI Use Cases for Security Soar, but Risks Demand Close Attention
Organizations increasingly use agents to automate mundane tasks and address an overwhelming amount of sensitive data. However, adoption requires strict security strategies that keep humans in the loop for now. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cloud-security/agentic-ai-use-cases-soar-but-risks-demand-close-attention
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How have you seen successful organizations integrate HIPAA compliance into their everyday operations rather than treating it as just an annual audit requirement?
Organizations that treat HIPAA compliance as a living, breathing part of their operations, not just an annual checkbox, are the ones best positioned to protect patient data, mitigate risk, and build enduring trust with patients and partners. Based on patterns observed across successful healthcare providers, health-tech companies, and third-party service organizations, a recurring theme emerges:…The…
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Researchers Spot XZ Utils Backdoor in Dozens of Docker Hub Images, Fueling Supply Chain Risks
New research has uncovered Docker images on Docker Hub that contain the infamous XZ Utils backdoor, more than a year after the discovery of the incident.More troubling is the fact that other images have been built on top of these infected base images, effectively propagating the infection further in a transitive manner, Binarly REsearch said…
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Financial impact from severe OT events could top $300B
A report from industrial cybersecurity firm Dragos highlights growing risks of business interruption and supply-chain disruptions. First seen on cybersecuritydive.com Jump to article: www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/financial-impact-severe-events-300-billion/757437/
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90 Prozent der deutschen Unternehmen erlebten im vergangenen Jahr Angriffe, von denen 66 Prozent erfolgreich waren
Semperis, ein Anbieter von KI-gestützter Identitätssicherheit und Cyber-Resilienz, hat seinen diesjährigen ‘Ransomware Risk Report” veröffentlicht, eine internationale Studie, an der 1.500 Unternehmen teilgenommen haben, um über ihre Erfahrungen mit Ransomware in den vergangenen zwölf Monaten zu berichten. In Deutschland erlebten 90 Prozent der befragten Unternehmen Ransomware-Angriffe, von denen 66 Prozent erfolgreich waren, was unter allen…
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From static to dynamic: Transitioning your secrets management strategy
A simple internal tool can lead to significant maintenance debt, security risks, and compliance failures. Learn the path to a more scalable solution. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/08/from-static-to-dynamic-transitioning-your-secrets-management-strategy/
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Third-Party Risk Set to Reshape AI Security
Lytical Ventures’ Taylor Margot on Autonomous Agents and New AI Defenses. As AI shifts toward autonomous agents, organizations face growing exposure from third-party systems. Strong permissioning, data orchestration and new defenses are essential to protect against opaque and potentially costly security risks, said Taylor Margot, partner at Lytical Ventures. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to…
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7,000 Citrix NetScaler Devices Still Vulnerable to CVE-2025-5777 and CVE-2025-6543
Tags: citrix, cve, cyber, cybersecurity, exploit, infrastructure, kev, network, risk, update, vulnerabilityA significant number of Citrix NetScaler devices continue to pose serious security risks, with approximately 7,000 systems still vulnerable to two critical exploits that have been added to the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency’s (CISA) Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog. The ongoing exposure highlights persistent challenges in enterprise patch management and cybersecurity hygiene. Widespread Network…
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Researchers Warn of ‘Hidden Risks’ in Passwordless Account Recovery
Passwordless authentication is becoming more common but account recovery poses increased risks that can lead to account takeovers. It’s especially dangerous because even low-skilled attackers can achieve success. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/endpoint-security/researchers-warn-hidden-risks-passwordless-account-recovery
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The Ultimate Battle: Enterprise Browsers vs. Secure Browser Extensions
Most security tools can’t see what happens inside the browser, but that’s where the majority of work, and risk, now lives. Security leaders deciding how to close that gap often face a choice: deploy a dedicated Enterprise Browser or add an enterprise-grade control layer to the browsers employees already use and trust.The Ultimate Battle: Enterprise…
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Over 29,000 Unpatched Microsoft Exchange Servers Leaving Networks at Risk
A vulnerability in Microsoft Exchange leaves over 29,000 servers vulnerable. Learn how this unpatched security hole could compromise… First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/29k-microsoft-exchange-servers-unpatched-networks-risk/
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Digitale Souveränität für Deutschland vorerst unerreichbar
Tags: access, ai, bsi, chatgpt, china, cloud, computer, cyersecurity, encryption, germany, google, governance, government, hacker, injection, Internet, risk, strategy, update, usaBSI-Präsidentin Plattner: “Wir haben technologische Abhängigkeiten an ganz vielen Stellen.” Jan WaßmuthSeine Abhängigkeit von Cloud-Lösungen, KI-Modellen und anderen Tech-Produkten aus dem Ausland wird Deutschland nach Einschätzung des Bundesamtes für Sicherheit in der Informationstechnik (BSI) so bald nicht überwinden. Da der Staat seine digitalen Systeme und Daten bis auf weiteres nicht ohne Input aus dem außereuropäischen…
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9 things CISOs need know about the dark web
Tags: 2fa, access, ai, attack, automation, backup, blockchain, botnet, breach, captcha, ceo, ciso, communications, corporate, credentials, crypto, cyber, cybercrime, cybersecurity, dark-web, data, data-breach, ddos, deep-fake, defense, detection, dns, exploit, extortion, finance, fraud, group, guide, hacking, identity, incident, incident response, infrastructure, intelligence, international, jobs, law, leak, lockbit, malicious, malware, marketplace, mfa, monitoring, network, open-source, phishing, privacy, ransomware, resilience, risk, russia, saas, scam, service, strategy, tactics, technology, threat, tool, training, vpn, vulnerability, zero-dayNew groups form after major marketplaces are disrupted: International takedown efforts damage infrastructure and curb cybercrime operations by disrupting larger operations, removing major players from the ecosystem and scattering user bases.However, the dark web is highly adaptive and sophisticated actors often maintain contingency plans, including mirrors, backups, and alternative forums, according to Edward Currie, associate…
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So verwundbar sind KI-Agenten
KI-Agenten sind nützlich und gefährlich, wie aktuelle Untersuchungserkenntnisse von Sicherheitsexperten demonstrieren.Large Language Models (LLMs) werden mit immer mehr Tools und Datenquellen verbunden. Das bringt Vorteile, vergrößert aber auch die Angriffsfläche und schafft für Cyberkriminelle neue Prompt-Injection-Möglichkeiten. Das ist bekanntermaßen keine neue Angriffstechnik, erreicht aber mit Agentic AI ein völlig neues Level. Das demonstrierten Research-Spezialisten des…
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So verwundbar sind KI-Agenten
KI-Agenten sind nützlich und gefährlich, wie aktuelle Untersuchungserkenntnisse von Sicherheitsexperten demonstrieren.Large Language Models (LLMs) werden mit immer mehr Tools und Datenquellen verbunden. Das bringt Vorteile, vergrößert aber auch die Angriffsfläche und schafft für Cyberkriminelle neue Prompt-Injection-Möglichkeiten. Das ist bekanntermaßen keine neue Angriffstechnik, erreicht aber mit Agentic AI ein völlig neues Level. Das demonstrierten Research-Spezialisten des…
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Utilities, Factories at Risk From Encryption Holes in Industrial Protocol
The OPC UA communication protocol is widely used in industrial settings, but despite its complex cryptography, the open source protocol appears to be vulnerable in a number of different ways. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/vulnerabilities-threats/utilities-factories-encryption-holes-industrial-protocol
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From NIST 800-53 to FedRAMP: What it really takes to bridge the gap
If your cloud platform is already compliant with NIST SP 800-53, you’ve laid important groundwork for security and risk management. But when the goal shifts to serving U.S. federal agencies, the bar is raised significantly. That’s where FedRAMP enters the picture. While FedRAMP is built on NIST 800-53, the two are not interchangeable. FedRAMP adds…The…
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Automating third-party risk for faster, smarter compliance in 2025
Leaders face an ever-greater array of risks in their supply chains and partner networks. One key area of concern is third-party risk, which has traditionally been managed using spreadsheets and manual processes. However, as the complexity and volume of relationships grow, the limitations of these methods have become increasingly evident. The transformation towards modern systems…The…
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‘Win-DDoS’: Researchers unveil botnet technique exploiting Windows domain controllers
Research revealed more DoS flaws: SafeBreach researchers also discovered CVE-2025-26673 in DC’s Netlogon service, where crafted RPC calls could crash the service remotely without authentication. By exploiting this weakness, attackers could knock out a critical Windows authentication component, potentially locking users out of domain resources until the system is rebooted. Similarly, CVE-2025-49716 targets Windows Local…
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Smart Bus System Flaw Allows Hackers to Remotely Track and Control Vehicles
A critical security vulnerability in smart bus systems has been discovered that enables hackers to remotely track vehicle locations and potentially take control of essential functions, according to new research presented at DEF CON 33. The findings expose significant risks to public transportation infrastructure and passenger safety worldwide. Security researcher Chiao-Lin Yu demonstrated how widespread…
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Smart Bus System Flaw Allows Hackers to Remotely Track and Control Vehicles
A critical security vulnerability in smart bus systems has been discovered that enables hackers to remotely track vehicle locations and potentially take control of essential functions, according to new research presented at DEF CON 33. The findings expose significant risks to public transportation infrastructure and passenger safety worldwide. Security researcher Chiao-Lin Yu demonstrated how widespread…
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Report Reveals Tool Overload Driving Fatigue and Missed Threats in MSPs
Tags: business, ceo, compliance, cybersecurity, endpoint, msp, network, ransomware, risk, threat, tool, vulnerability, vulnerability-managementThe Scale of the Problem The average MSP now runs five security tools, with 20% juggling seven to ten and 12% managing more than ten. Only 11% report seamless integration. The remaining 89% must flip between separate dashboards and waste time on manual workflows. One in four security alerts prove meaningless, with some MSPs reporting that…
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Report Reveals Tool Overload Driving Fatigue and Missed Threats in MSPs
Tags: business, ceo, compliance, cybersecurity, endpoint, msp, network, ransomware, risk, threat, tool, vulnerability, vulnerability-managementThe Scale of the Problem The average MSP now runs five security tools, with 20% juggling seven to ten and 12% managing more than ten. Only 11% report seamless integration. The remaining 89% must flip between separate dashboards and waste time on manual workflows. One in four security alerts prove meaningless, with some MSPs reporting that…
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Smart Buses flaws expose vehicles to tracking, control, and spying
Researchers showed how hackers can exploit flaws in a bus’ onboard and remote systems for tracking, control and spying. Researchers Chiao-Lin ‘Steven Meow’ Yu of Trend Micro Taiwan and Kai-Ching ‘Keniver’ Wang of CHT Security, found that vulnerabilities in smart bus systems could let hackers remotely track, control, or spy on vehicles, exposing risks from…