Tag: risk
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Frequently Asked Questions About the MITRE CVE Program Expiration and Renewal
Tags: advisory, attack, cisa, computer, cve, cybersecurity, data, exploit, government, incident response, infrastructure, mitre, nvd, open-source, risk, tactics, update, vulnerability, vulnerability-managementConcerns about the future of the MITRE CVE Program continue to circulate. The Tenable Security Response Team has created this FAQ to help provide clarity and context around this developing situation. Background The Tenable Security Response Team has compiled this blog to answer Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) regarding changes around the MITRE CVE Program. As…
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CISA warns of potential data breaches caused by legacy Oracle Cloud leak
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency on Wednesday said that while the scope of the reported Oracle issue remains unconfirmed, it “presents potential risk to organizations and individuals.” First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/cisa-warns-of-potential-data-breaches-tied-to-oracle-issue
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Why the 2025 PyPI Attack Signals a New Era in Cloud Risk
The 2025 PyPI supply chain attack is a stark reminder of just how vulnerable cloud ecosystems remain to sophisticated, stealthy, and evolving threats. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/04/why-the-2025-pypi-attack-signals-a-new-era-in-cloud-risk/
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Developers Beware: Slopsquatting Vibe Coding Can Increase Risk of AI-Powered Attacks
Slopsquatting and vibe coding are fueling a new wave of AI-driven cyberattacks, exposing developers to hidden risks through fake, hallucinated packages. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-slopsquatting-vide-coding-ai-cybersecurity-risk/
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Cloud, Cryptography Flaws in Mobile Apps Leak Enterprise Data
Cloud misconfigurations and cryptography flaws plague some of the top apps used in work environments, exposing organizations to risk and intrusion. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/endpoint-security/cloud-cryptography-flaws-mobile-apps-expose-enterprise-data
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Cybersecurity Alarms Sound Over Loss of CVE Program Funding
Board Members Announce Launch of ‘CVE Foundation’ to Secure Program’s Future. Warnings are being sounded over the risk to global cybersecurity posed by the imminent disruption or management shutdown of the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures program. A fix could be forthcoming in the form of a new, stand-alone foundation, although its details and funding remain…
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Oracle April 2025 Critical Patch Update Addresses 171 CVEs
Oracle addresses 171 CVEs in its second quarterly update of 2025 with 378 patches, including 40 critical updates. Background On April 15, Oracle released its Critical Patch Update (CPU) for April 2025, the second quarterly update of the year. This CPU contains fixes for 171 unique CVEs in 378 security updates across 32 Oracle product…
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Mitre warns over lapse in CVE coverage
Mitre, the operator of the world-renowned CVE repository, has warned of significant impacts to global cyber security standards, and increased risk from threat actors, as it emerges its US government contract will lapse imminently First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366622813/MITRE-warns-over-lapse-in-CVE-coverage
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92% of Mobile Apps Found to Use Insecure Cryptographic Methods
Study reveals 92% of mobile apps use insecure cryptographic methods, exposing millions to data risks First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/92-mobile-apps-insecure/
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Cybersecurity Alarms Sound as CVE Program Funding Ceases
Board Members Announce Launch of ‘CVE Foundation’ to Secure Program’s Future. Warnings are being sounded over the risk to global cybersecurity posed by the imminent disruption or management shutdown of the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures program. A fix could be forthcoming in the form of a new, stand-alone foundation, although its details and funding remain…
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From Third-Party Vendors to U.S. Tariffs: The New Cyber Risks Facing Supply Chains
Tags: cloud, cyber, cybercrime, exploit, network, risk, service, supply-chain, threat, vulnerabilityIntroductionCyber threats targeting supply chains have become a growing concern for businesses across industries. As companies continue to expand their reliance on third-party vendors, cloud-based services, and global logistics networks, cybercriminals are exploiting vulnerabilities within these interconnected systems to launch attacks. By first infiltrating a third-party vendor with undetected First seen on thehackernews.com Jump to…
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Online-Betrüger setzen auf KI und synthetische Identitäten
Tags: ai, cyber, cyberattack, cybercrime, fraud, germany, international, login, mail, phishing, risk, usaOft reichen wenige echte Datenfragmente etwa Name und Geburtsdatum um eine synthetische Identität zu erschaffen.Die weltweite Welle der Online-Kriminalität wird nach Einschätzung von Cyberexperten in den kommenden Jahren noch an Wucht und Dynamik gewinnen. Einer wachsenden Zahl von Tätern gelingt es demnach, ihre wahre Identität hinter erfundenen Persönlichkeiten zu verbergen.”Synthetische Identitäten sind international ein wachsender…
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Product Walkthrough: A Look Inside Wing Security’s Layered SaaS Identity Defense
Intro: Why hack in when you can log in?SaaS applications are the backbone of modern organizations, powering productivity and operational efficiency. But every new app introduces critical security risks through app integrations and multiple users, creating easy access points for threat actors. As a result, SaaS breaches have increased, and according to a May 2024…
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Protecting Against Insider Threats Strategies for CISOs
Tags: ciso, credentials, cyber, cybersecurity, finance, malicious, risk, strategy, threat, vulnerabilityInsider threats represent a critical vulnerability in organizational cybersecurity, posing risks that are often more challenging to mitigate than external attacks. These threats can originate from malicious employees, negligent staff, or compromised credentials, each capable of causing significant financial, operational, and reputational harm. The stakes for Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) are high: a single…
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The most dangerous time for enterprise security? One month after an acquisition
Fear of upgrading or purchasing any new security tech. Managers are hesitant to invest because they don’t know what the new parent company will decide, and they don’t want to waste money.Talented security people leave, along with the best people in every business unit. They are worried about being laid off, so they take whatever…
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ICICI Bank Ransomware Breach: A Stark Reminder of Supply Chain Risk and the Need for Real-Time Cyber Vigilance
The recent ransomware breach tied to ICICI Bank”, claimed by the LockBit group”, has raised fresh concerns about the fragility of digital ecosystems and third-party risk. While official confirmations remain limited, leaked files and dark web chatter suggest that attackers accessed systems through a vendor relationship and exfiltrated over 3 TB of sensitive data, including…
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AvePoint Unifies DSPM with New Risk Posture Command Center
Tags: riskFirst seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/news/avepoint-unifies-dspm-with-new-risk-posture-command-center
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Supply chain at risk of AI-hallucinated code dependencies
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/supply-chain-at-risk-of-ai-hallucinated-code-dependencies
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Virtue AI Attracts $30M Investment to Address Critical AI Deployment Risks
San Francisco startup banks $30 million in Seed and Series A funding led by Lightspeed Venture Partners and Walden Catalyst Ventures. The post Virtue AI Attracts $30M Investment to Address Critical AI Deployment Risks appeared first on SecurityWeek. First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/virtue-ai-attracts-30m-investment-to-address-critical-ai-deployment-risks/
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Faulty Nvidia Bug Patch Puts AI Containers at Risk
Trend Micro Finds Security Gap in Nvidia Container Toolkit. Users of software developed by AI powerhouse Nvidia for running containerized software on its GPU chips could still be vulnerable to hacks even if they applied a September 2024 patch, warns cybersecurity firm Trend Micro. The core issue lies in symbolic link handling. First seen on…
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Präventive Cybersicherheit mit Threat-Hunting und Attack-Surface-Management
Censys ist als Aussteller auf der diesjährigen Cyber Threat Intelligence Conference des Verbands FIRST (Forum of Incident Response and Security Teams) vertreten. Als Aussteller präsentiert Censys auf der Veranstaltung seine Plattform zur umfassenden Erkennung, Analyse und Überwachung von internetbasierten Assets und Online-Angriffsflächen. Mit den Lösungen können Kunden einschließlich Unternehmen und Behörden verborgene IT-Risiken aufdecken, schädliche…
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Trump vs. Biden Cyber Strategy, According to AI
We asked an AI agent to analyze the latest shift in U.S. cybersecurity policy, comparing past strategies under Biden to the new 2025 Trump Executive Order. The result? A surprisingly structured analysis that maps out the core philosophical and operational differences, from federal-led resilience to localized risk ownership. But this raises a more provocative question:……
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23andMe bankruptcy draws investigation from House panel over data concerns
A House committee launched an investigation into the privacy and security risks associated with the bankruptcy of genetic testing company 23andMe and has asked its former CEO to testify at a hearing planned for early May. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/23andme-bankruptcy-house-investigation-data-concerns
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Are We Prioritizing the Wrong Security Metrics?
True security isn’t about meeting deadlines, it’s about mitigating risk in a way that aligns with business objectives while protecting against real-world threats. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cyber-risk/are-we-prioritizing-wrong-security-metrics
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Majority of Browser Extensions Can Access Sensitive Enterprise Data, New Report Finds
Everybody knows browser extensions are embedded into nearly every user’s daily workflow, from spell checkers to GenAI tools. What most IT and security people don’t know is that browser extensions’ excessive permissions are a growing risk to organizations.LayerX today announced the release of the Enterprise Browser Extension Security Report 2025, This report is the first…
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Cybercriminals Exploit Search Results to Steal Credit Card Information
Everyday internet searches, a routine activity for billions, harbor a hidden risk: cybercriminals are increasingly manipulating search engine results to lure unsuspecting users into traps designed to steal credit card details and other sensitive information. This manipulation often involves pushing malicious websites, disguised as legitimate entities, to the top of search results pages where users…
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Top Four Considerations for Zero Trust in Critical Infrastructure
Tags: access, ai, attack, authentication, automation, best-practice, breach, business, cctv, ceo, cloud, communications, compliance, corporate, cyber, cybersecurity, data, defense, email, encryption, exploit, finance, group, hacker, healthcare, identity, infrastructure, iot, law, malicious, mfa, nis-2, privacy, regulation, risk, saas, service, software, strategy, threat, tool, vulnerability, zero-trustTop Four Considerations for Zero Trust in Critical Infrastructure madhav Tue, 04/15/2025 – 06:43 TL;DR Increased efficiency = increased risk. Critical infrastructure organizations are using nearly 100 SaaS apps on average and 60% of their most sensitive data is stored in the cloud. Threat actors aren’t naive to this, leading to a whopping 93% of…
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Agentic AI is both boon and bane for security pros
Recent agentic security signposts: Recently, we have seen numerous examples of how quickly building your own autonomous AI agents has taken root. Microsoft last month demonstrated six new AI agents that work with its Copilot software that talk directly to its various security tools to identify vulnerabilities, flag identity and asset compromises. Simbian is hosting…