Tag: risk
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Threat actors scanning for apps incorporating vulnerable Spring Boot tool
Tags: access, attack, authentication, ciso, compliance, country, credentials, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, email, encryption, endpoint, exploit, finance, flaw, governance, group, hacker, incident response, infrastructure, Internet, kev, nist, organized, password, risk, technology, threat, tool, vulnerability, zero-day/health endpoints, commonly used to detect internet-exposed Spring Boot deployments. If vulnerable implementations of apps, including TeleMessage SGNL, are found, they could be exploited to steal sensitive data in heap memory, including plaintext usernames and passwords. The hole is serious enough that it was added this week to the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency’s Known Exploited…
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ISMG Editors: Seychelles Bank Breach Echoes ‘Panama Papers’
Also: Train Hack Risks Outed by CISA Alert; AI Comprehension Issues Won’t Go Away. In this week’s update, four ISMG editors discussed the potential global implications of the Seychelles Commercial Bank data breach; the real-world threat of train hacks following an alert about a critical railway vulnerability; and growing concerns around AI’s comprehension problem. First…
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Why the ROI of Enterprise AI Still Eludes Many Firms
Despite Billion-Dollar Bets, Tangible Returns Are Still Elusive for Global Firms. As enterprises pour billions into generative AI, many struggle to translate hype into measurable returns on investment. From data prep costs and hallucination risk to poor implementation and organizational inertia, experts say the real payoff may still be years away. First seen on govinfosecurity.com…
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Top US senator calls out supply-chain risk with DoD contractors
The Senate Intelligence Committee chairman questioned the security of Microsoft’s “digital escort” arrangement with its Chinese employees. First seen on cybersecuritydive.com Jump to article: www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/microsoft-china-employees-us-military-senate-letter/753465/
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Studie von Trend Micro – KI im Spannungsverhältnis zwischen Chance und Risiko
First seen on security-insider.de Jump to article: www.security-insider.de/kuenstliche-intelligenz-in-der-cyberabwehr-a-6491d2669cc42c992931daa494b0b13a/
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Cisco warns of another critical RCE flaw in ISE, urges immediate patching
Tags: access, ai, api, breach, cisco, communications, credentials, endpoint, exploit, flaw, network, radius, rce, remote-code-execution, risk, update, vulnerability, wifiFaster patching is needed: Barr is concerned about the flaw in finding N-day abuse. “While it’s positive that Cisco is transparent in disclosure and swift in releasing patches, the reality is that patching these types of vulnerabilities, especially in large, distributed enterprise environments, is not instantaneous,” he said. “Restart requirements and dependencies on high-availability setups…
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Fehlinterpretation der Verantwortlichkeiten führt zu Backup-Lücke in Microsoft-365
Unternehmen nutzen Microsoft-365 als Grundlage für ihre Produktivität. Doch neben den Vorteilen solcher Produktivitätsplattformen wird immer wieder eine Lücke in der Datenschutzstrategie übersehen: das Prinzip der geteilten Verantwortung. Diese Nachlässigkeit setzt wichtige Geschäftsinformationen erheblichen Risiken aus, die sich in Ausfallzeiten und wirtschaftlichen Verlusten niederschlagen können. Ein Risiko bei der Nutzung von Microsoft-365 besteht dann, wenn…
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Lenovo Protection Driver Flaw Enables Privilege Escalation and Code Execution
A critical security vulnerability has been discovered in Lenovo’s protection driver software, affecting millions of users across desktop and laptop systems. The flaw, identified as CVE-2025-4657, allows local attackers with elevated privileges to execute arbitrary code through a buffer overflow exploit, posing significant security risks to enterprise and consumer environments. Vulnerability Details and Impact The…
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8 trends transforming the MDR market today
Tags: access, ai, at&t, attack, automation, breach, cloud, compliance, control, cyber, cybersecurity, data, detection, edr, endpoint, framework, GDPR, google, identity, infrastructure, intelligence, iot, least-privilege, monitoring, mssp, network, nis-2, ransomware, risk, service, siem, soc, sophos, strategy, technology, threat, tool, zero-trustDigital transformation complexifies the attack surface: As businesses modernize their IT environments, the complexity of securing hybrid and cloud-native infrastructures increases, making MDR an attractive option for scalable, expert-led protection, experts say.The shift to hybrid work, IoT adoption, and an increase in cloud migrations have dramatically expanded attack surfaces, while ransomware and AI-powered attacks constantly…
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Microsoft Entra ID Flaw Enables Privilege Escalation to Global Admin
Security researchers have uncovered a critical vulnerability in Microsoft Entra ID that allows attackers to escalate privileges and gain Global Administrator access, potentially compromising entire organizational environments. This flaw represents a significant security risk for enterprises relying on Microsoft’s cloud identity and access management platform. Security Vulnerability Details The discovered vulnerability in Microsoft Entra ID…
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Office-Supportende: Makro-Desaster verhindern
Das Support-Ende für Office 2016 und 2019 naht. Wie steht’s um Ihre Makro-Richtlinien?Das bevorstehende Ende des Lebenszyklus von Windows 10 hält die IT-Teams in Unternehmen derzeit auf Trab. Allerdings stehen weitere wichtige End-of-Life-Termine für Microsoft-Produkte an, die IT- und Security-Teams auf dem Zettel haben sollten.Denn im Oktober endet sowohl der Support für Office 2016 und…
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AI-powered attacks rise as CISOs prioritize AI security risks
Security executives are concerned about flaws in AI agents but also eager to see them replace humans in some roles, according to a new report. First seen on cybersecuritydive.com Jump to article: www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/ai-security-risks-agents-report/753345/
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AI-powered attacks creep upward as CISOs prioritize AI security risks
Security executives are concerned about flaws in AI agents but also eager to see them replace humans in some roles, according to a new report. First seen on cybersecuritydive.com Jump to article: www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/ai-security-risks-agents-report/753345/
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It’s Time to Include Geopolitical Risk in Defense Planning
CyXcel’s Megha Kumar on Aligning Enterprise Strategy With Geopolitical Realities. Geopolitical tensions are no longer limited to headlines or high-level diplomacy. They drive cyber risk, supply chain disruption and regulatory fragmentation. CyXcel’s Megha Kumar makes the case for why companies need to take notice and embed geopolitical risks in ongoing security planning. First seen on…
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Cyberrisiken 2025 Mehr Investitionen, aber fehlender Geschäftskontext bremst Risikomanagement
Eine aktuelle Studie von Qualys in Zusammenarbeit mit Dark Reading zeigt: Trotz wachsender Ausgaben und zunehmender Relevanz in Vorstandsetagen bleibt das Cyber-Risikomanagement vieler Unternehmen unausgereift. Der Grund: Der geschäftliche Kontext fehlt. Zentrale Erkenntnisse der Umfrage unter über 100 IT- und Security-Verantwortlichen: Cyberrisiken nehmen zu: 71″¯Prozent der Befragten sehen steigende oder gleichbleibende Risiken trotz steigender […]…
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AI creeps into the risk register for America’s biggest firms
S&P 500 businesses warn investors they may never see ROI in SEC filings First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2025/07/15/sec_risk_factors_ai/
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Collaboration is Key: How to Make Threat Intelligence Work for Your Organization
Secure threat intelligence sharing reduces risk, accelerates response and builds resilience across entire ecosystems. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/07/collaboration-is-key-how-to-make-threat-intelligence-work-for-your-organization/
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Critical SharePoint RCE Vulnerability Exploited via Malicious XML in Web Part
A severe remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability has been discovered in Microsoft SharePoint that allows attackers to execute arbitrary code through malicious XML content embedded within web parts. According to the recent report, the vulnerability, which affects the deserialization process of webpart properties, represents a significant security risk for organizations running vulnerable SharePoint installations. Technical…
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Hackers Actively Exploited CitrixBleed 2 Flaw Ahead of PoC Disclosure
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered that threat actors began exploiting the critical CitrixBleed 2 vulnerability nearly two weeks before a public proof-of-concept was released, highlighting the sophisticated nature of modern attack campaigns. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-5777, represents a significant security risk for organizations running Citrix NetScaler appliances. Early Exploitation Timeline GreyNoise security researchers observed the…
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How AI is changing the GRC strategy
Tags: access, ai, best-practice, breach, business, ciso, compliance, control, data, detection, finance, framework, fraud, governance, grc, guide, law, monitoring, network, nist, privacy, regulation, risk, risk-analysis, risk-management, strategy, threat, toolAdapting existing frameworks with AI risk controls: AI risks include data safety, misuse of AI tools, privacy considerations, shadow AI, bias and ethical considerations, hallucinations and validating results, legal and reputational issues, and model governance to name a few.AI-related risks should be established as a distinct category within the organization’s risk portfolio by integrating into…
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Hackbots biggest cloud security risk, slashing attack times to minutes
With cyber criminals using automated tools to steal data in minutes, organisations must focus on runtime protection and automated responses to combat the rising threat from AI and misconfigured cloud assets First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366627892/Hackbots-biggest-cloud-security-risk-slashing-attack-times-to-minutes
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FortiWeb Systems Compromised via Webshells After Public PoC Release
A widespread cyberattack campaign has successfully compromised dozens of Fortinet FortiWeb instances through webshell deployment, exploiting a critical vulnerability for which proof-of-concept code became publicly available just days ago. The rapid weaponization of the exploit demonstrates the immediate risks organizations face when security flaws become public knowledge. Critical Vulnerability Details and Impact The attacks center…
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How Organizations Can Secure AI at the Speed of Business
Security Leaders Need Deep Observability to Balance Innovation and Risk Organizations face mounting pressure to accelerate AI adoption while maintaining robust security controls across hybrid cloud environments where traditional tools fall short. This World AI Appreciation Day, it’s time to challenge the assumption that rapid innovation comes at the cost of security. First seen on…
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Data-Driven Marketing in 2025: Navigating Risks, Ethics and Compliance Management
The modern marketing stack and every effective marketing platform runs on data. From ad campaigns to user journeys,… First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/data-driven-marketing-2025-risks-compliance-management/
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7 Risiken, die ohne PrivilegedManagement drohen
Cyberangriffe verursachen immer höhere Schäden laut Cobalt könnten die weltweiten Kosten bis 2029 auf 15,63 Billionen US-Dollar steigen. Ein zentraler Schwachpunkt in vielen Unternehmen bleibt das fehlende Privileged-Access-Management (PAM). Ohne PAM wachsen Risiken wie Datenschutzverletzungen, Insider-Bedrohungen und Compliance-Verstöße deutlich an. Der Grund: Privilegierte Konten mit weitreichenden Rechten und Zugriff auf sensible Daten sind Hauptziele […]…
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IT-Resilienz wird durch mangelnde Unterstützung der IT-Teams auf persönlicher Ebene beeinträchtigt
Laut einer neuen Studie von Zscaler vernachlässigen Unternehmen die persönliche Resilienz von Mitarbeitenden, die mit der Reaktion auf kritische Cyber-Vorfälle beauftragt sind. Dieses Versäumnis kann jedoch mit erheblichen Risiken für den Betrieb einhergehen, die von kostspieligen Ausfallzeiten bis hin zu einer geschwächten Geschäftskontinuität reichen. Die Studie ‘The Missing Link: Why Investing in the Resilience of…
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iCounter Debuts With Mission to Defeat AI-Enabled Threats
Startup Raises $30M, Uses Risk Intelligence to Preempt Reconnaissance Attacks. Former FireEye and Mandiant leader John Watters unveils iCounter, a new cyber risk intelligence startup focused on targeted attacks and AI-enabled adversaries. Backed by Syn Ventures, the firm aims to transform threat detection with deeper visibility into attacker reconnaissance. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to…
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Chinese authorities are using a new tool to hack seized phones and extract data
Researchers warned that Chinese residents, and visitors to China, should be aware of the tool’s existence and the risks it poses. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2025/07/16/chinese-authorities-are-using-a-new-tool-to-hack-seized-phones-and-extract-data/