Tag: risk
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Critical OneDrive Flaw Lets Malicious Websites Access All Your Files
A newly revealed vulnerability in Microsoft’s OneDrive File Picker has placed millions of users at risk, enabling popular web applications, including ChatGPT, Slack, Trello, and ClickUp, to gain full read access to users’ entire OneDrive accounts. The flaw, uncovered by the Oasis Security Research Team, stems from excessive OAuth permissions and insecure token management, raising…
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Neuerungen in der Cloud-Sicherheitsplattform – Crowdstrike will Cloud-Risiken jeglicher Art absichern
First seen on security-insider.de Jump to article: www.security-insider.de/crowdstrike-will-cloud-risiken-jeglicher-art-absichern-a-afefa207ed6e4bb8c45ebe8b86706860/
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Over 100,000 WordPress Sites at Risk from Critical CVSS 10.0 Vulnerability in Wishlist Plugin
Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed a critical unpatched security flaw impacting TI WooCommerce Wishlist plugin for WordPress that could be exploited by unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files.TI WooCommerce Wishlist, which has over 100,000 active installations, is a tool to allow e-commerce site customers to save their favorite products for later and share the lists on…
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Risk assessment vital when choosing an AI model, say experts
Advice to CSOs: Lee said that CSOs should consider the following before approving any LLM:Training data: figure out where the model got its info. Random web grabs expose your secrets;Prompt history: if your questions stick around on their servers, they’ll turn up in the next breach bulletin;Credentials: stolen API keys and weak passwords keep attackers…
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Attack on LexisNexis Risk Solutions exposes data on 300k +
Data analytics and risk management biz says software dev platform breached, not itself First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2025/05/28/attack_on_lexisnexis_risk_solutions/
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95% of Organizations Lack a Quantum Computing Strategy
ISACA Survey: 51% See Cyber Risk Hike; 46% Expect Regulatory, Compliance Challenges. Quantum technology is still emerging, but experts warn that failing to act now could jeopardize future data security. To safeguard tomorrow’s information, organizations must start developing a post-quantum cryptography strategy and upskill their workforce today. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/95-organizations-lack-quantum-computing-strategy-a-28501
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How to Segment SSH and RDP for Zero Trust Success
RDP and SSH remain top targets for attackers because they offer direct access to the systems that matter most. As covered in our earlier post (Why You Should Segment RDP & SSH), segmenting these high-risk protocols is one of the… Read More First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/05/how-to-segment-ssh-and-rdp-for-zero-trust-success/
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LexisNexis Risk Solutions says 364,000 impacted by breach involving GitHub data
The company said data held in GitHub pertaining to LexisNexis Risk Solutions had been acquired by an unknown third party. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/lexis-nexis-breach-hundreds-thousands
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Your Mobile Apps May Not Be as Secure as You Think”¦ FireTail Blog
Tags: access, ai, android, api, authentication, banking, best-practice, cloud, control, cyber, cybersecurity, data, encryption, finance, leak, mobile, password, phone, risk, threat, vulnerabilityMay 28, 2025 – Lina Romero – Your Mobile Apps May Not Be as Secure as You Think”¦ Excerpt: Cybersecurity risks are too close for comfort. Recent data from the Global Mobile Threat Report reveals that our mobile phone applications are most likely exposing our data due to insecure practices such as API key hardcoding.…
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Unternehmen unterschätzen Risiken von Datenverlust bei SaaS-Anwendungen
Jeden Tag verlagern Unternehmen kritische Prozesse in Cloud-basierte Software-as-a-Service (SaaS)-Anwendungen. Gleichzeitig richten Cyberkriminelle ihre Aktivitäten verstärkt auf Cloud-Dienste aus und gefährden damit Unternehmen, wobei SaaS-Anwendungen inzwischen zu den präferierten Zielen der Cyberkriminellen gehören. Im neuen E-Book zeigt Arcserve auf, dass laut Markterhebungen […] First seen on netzpalaver.de Jump to article: netzpalaver.de/2025/05/28/unternehmen-unterschaetzen-risiken-von-datenverlust-bei-saas-anwendungen/
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Facebook Faces One of the Largest Alleged Data Breaches: 1.2 Billion Accounts at Risk
A hacker known as ByteBreaker has surfaced on underground forums, claiming to have stolen data from 1.2 billion Facebook accounts. While Facebook has not confirmed the breach, the hacker is reportedly selling access to a trove of user information, including names, email addresses, phone numbers, profile details, and more. If verified, this could rank as…
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Adidas Data Breach Highlights Third-Party Risks: Why AI-Based Cybersecurity Solutions Are Essential
On May 23, Adidas disclosed a data breach resulting from a cyberattack on a third-party customer service provider, exposing sensitive customer information in multiple regions, including the U.S. and Europe. While Adidas did not name the vendor involved, the company emphasized that the breach impacted “a few million individuals,” and included data such as contact…
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Check Point übernimmt Veriti, um das Management von Risiken durch Cyberbedrohungen zu verbessern
KI-gestützte Angriffe und hyper-vernetzte IT-Umgebungen haben die Aufdeckung von Bedrohungen zu einer der dringendsten Herausforderungen der Cybersicherheit in Unternehmen gemacht. Als Antwort darauf hat Check Point Software Technologies eine endgültige Vereinbarung zur Übernahme von Veriti Cybersecurity bekannt gegeben, der ersten vollautomatischen, herstellerübergreifenden Plattform zur präventiven Bedrohungserkennung und -abwehr. ‘Die Übernahme von Veriti ist ein bedeutender…
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Microsoft OneDrive Flaw Exposes Users to Data Overreach Risks
A flaw in OneDrive File Picker has exposed millions to data overreach through excessive OAuth permissions First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/microsoft-onedrive-flaw-exposes/
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The hidden risk lurking in your infrastructure: mismanaged certificates
Mismanaged certificates in hybrid environments pose a critical but often invisible risk to enterprise operations. Expired internal PKI certificates can lead to costly outages, compliance failures, and long-term damage especially in regulated industries. As digital transformation accelerates certificate use, fragmented tools fail to keep pace. Automation and centralized internal PKI systems reduce risk, ensure operational…
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If you use OneDrive to upload files to ChatGPT or Zoom, don’t
Tags: access, api, chatgpt, compliance, corporate, cybersecurity, data, google, governance, least-privilege, microsoft, mitigation, risk, saas, security-incident, service, strategy, threat, toolWeb app vendors aren’t off the hook: This could be bad news for security teams, according to Eric Schwake, director of cybersecurity strategy at Salt Security. “Sensitive secrets required for this access are often stored in an insecure manner by default,” Schwake said. “This situation presents a key API security challenge for security teams, and…
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Emerging FormBook Malware Threatens Windows Users with Complete System Takeover
A critical cybersecurity threat has surfaced targeting Microsoft Windows users, as detailed in the latest analysis of the FormBook malware. Documented in Part II of a comprehensive FormBook analysis blog, this malware variant poses a severe risk by enabling attackers to gain full remote control over a victim’s computer. Initially delivered through phishing emails exploiting…
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‘Secure email’: A losing battle CISOs must give up
End-to-end encryption remains elusive: Email continues to be the dominant electronic communication tool today because it is well understood, relatively easy to use, and relatively inexpensive. By and large, businesses have approved email for sending confidential information, and we often convince ourselves that it is secure, can be secured with third-party tools, or it’s “good…
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Check Point übernimmt Veriti: Mehr Schutz vor Cyberrisiken in Zeiten von KI
Veriti bietet genau hier eine Lösung: Die Plattform erkennt kontinuierlich Schwachstellen, stuft Risiken automatisch nach Priorität ein und behebt sie ohne dass der laufende Betrieb gestört wird. First seen on infopoint-security.de Jump to article: www.infopoint-security.de/check-point-uebernimmt-veriti-mehr-schutz-vor-cyberrisiken-in-zeiten-von-ki/a40943/
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Zero-Interaction libvpx Flaw in Firefox Allows Attackers to Run Arbitrary Code
Mozilla has released Firefox 139, addressing several critical and moderate security vulnerabilities that posed significant risks to users. The update, announced on May 27, 2025, resolves issues ranging from memory corruption and local code execution to cross-origin data leaks, reinforcing Firefox’s commitment to user safety. Double-Free in libvpx Encoder: One of the most severe vulnerabilities…
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Will AI agent-fueled attacks force CISOs to fast-track passwordless projects?
Tags: access, ai, api, attack, authentication, breach, business, ciso, cloud, credentials, cyber, cybersecurity, data, fido, finance, framework, google, Hardware, identity, login, metric, microsoft, okta, passkey, password, phishing, privacy, risk, risk-management, service, technology, threat, tool, update, zero-trustPasswordless options: In retiring passwords, security leaders will need to consider their options, passkeys, biometrics, and third-party login services, looking for the best technical, usability, and security fit. There are pros and cons for each option, and in many cases CISOs may be guided towards one based on their existing environment.Passkeys, used by Microsoft, Samsung,…
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New Russian APT group Void Blizzard targets NATO-based orgs after infiltrating Dutch police
Tags: access, api, apt, attack, authentication, blizzard, cloud, credentials, data, defense, detection, edr, email, fido, framework, group, hacker, identity, least-privilege, login, mfa, microsoft, open-source, passkey, password, phishing, qr, risk, russia, siem, spear-phishing, switch, threat, toolSwitch to spear phishing: In recent months the group seems to have pivoted from password spraying to targeted spear phishing attacks that direct users to fake Microsoft Entra login pages using adversary-in-the-middle (AitM) techniques. Such a campaign led to the compromise of 20 NGOs in April.In its campaign against NGOs, Void Blizzard sent emails masquerading…
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Understanding the Cookie-Bite MFA Bypass Risk
The Cookie-Bite attack is an advanced evolution of Pass-the-Cookie exploits. This tactic bypasses Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) by leveraging stolen authentication cookies”, such as Azure Entra ID’s ESTSAUTH and ESTSAUTHPERSISTENT”, to impersonate users. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/05/understanding-the-cookie-bite-mfa-bypass-risk/
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Check Point Buys Startup Veriti to Advance Threat Management
Open Garden Strategy, Automated Risk Remediation to Get a Boost With Veriti Buy. Check Point will fold Israeli firm Veriti into its Quantum suite following an acquisition aimed at streamlining automated security response across endpoints, firewalls and cloud environments. Veriti’s patented technology is seen as critical to reducing misconfigurations without business disruption. First seen on…
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AI in K-12 Cybersecurity: Hype or Helpful?
Not all AI is created equal. Here’s how cybersecurity AI actually helps defend your district. From predictive grading tools to personalized learning platforms, artificial intelligence (AI) is quickly making its mark in K-12 education. But what about cybersecurity? With rising threats like phishing and ransomware putting schools at risk, AI-powered K-12 cybersecurity solutions are being…
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Code security in the AI era: Balancing speed and safety under new EU regulations
Tags: ai, compliance, cyber, finance, government, open-source, programming, regulation, resilience, risk, software, technology, tool, update, vulnerability, windowsThe regulatory response: EU Cyber Resilience Act European regulators have taken notice of these emerging risks. The EU Cyber Resilience Act is set to take full effect in December 2027, and it imposes comprehensive security requirements on manufacturers of any product that contains digital elements.Specifically, the act mandates security considerations at every stage of the…
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Adidas customers’ personal information at risk after data breach
Lovers of Adidas clothes would be wise to be on their guard against phishing attacks, after the German sportswear giant revealed that a cyber attack had exposed the personal information of customers. First seen on bitdefender.com Jump to article: www.bitdefender.com/en-us/blog/hotforsecurity/adidas-customers-personal-information-at-risk-after-data-breach
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RSA and Bitcoin at BIG Risk from Quantum Compute
PQC PDQ: Researchers find we’ll need 20 times fewer qubits to break conventional encryption than previously believed. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/05/quantum-rsa-20x-gidney-richixbw/