Tag: risk
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AI Security Risks Mirror Past Application Flaws
GitLab’s Joern Schneeweisz on Prompt Injections and Old AppSec Issues. Large language models pose systemic risks, and the rush to release AI products revives old security flaws. Prompt injections and familiar application vulnerabilities expose gaps created when speed outweighs safety, said Joern Schneeweisz, principal security engineer at GitLab. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article:…
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CodeCloud Visibility: Why Fragmented Security Can’t Scale
Tags: ai, api, best-practice, business, ciso, cloud, container, data, flaw, identity, infrastructure, kubernetes, risk, risk-management, service, strategy, threat, tool, vulnerability, vulnerability-managementWidespread visibility is critical for cloud security, but obtaining it is easier said than done. To discover insights and best practices for code-to-cloud visibility, check out highlights from a new IDC white paper. Plus, learn how Tenable’s CNAPP and exposure management platform give you an unimpeded view of your multi-cloud and hybrid environment. The modern…
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The Buyer’s Guide to Browser Extension Management
Browser extensions boost productivity”, but also open the door to hidden risks like data exfiltration and AitM attacks. Keep Aware’s Buyer’s Guide shows how to gain visibility, enforce policies, and block risky add-ons in real time. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-buyers-guide-to-browser-extension-management/
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How Exposure Management and Cyber Risk Quantification Power CTEM
If you’ve been anywhere near cybersecurity leadership circles lately, you’ve probably heard the acronym CTEM tossed around a lot. Continuous Threat Exposure Management promises a framework for staying ahead of an endlessly shifting attack surface. But here’s the catch: a framework is only as good as the engines that drive it. That was the heart……
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Anthropic’s Claude AI Weaponized in $500K Cybercrime Spree
An unprecedented breach turned Claude into a cybercriminal, highlighting the risks of autonomous AI. First seen on esecurityplanet.com Jump to article: www.esecurityplanet.com/news/anthropics-claude-ai-weaponized-in-500k-cybercrime-spree/
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Microsoft’s September Security Update High-Risk Vulnerability Notice for Multiple Products
Overview On September 10, NSFOCUS CERT detected that Microsoft released the September Security Update patch, fixing 86 security issues involving widely used products such as Windows, Microsoft Office, Azure, and Microsoft SQL Server, including high-risk vulnerability types such as privilege escalation and remote code execution. Among the vulnerabilities fixed by Microsoft’s monthly update this month,…The…
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Chatbots, APIs und die verborgenen Risiken in modernen Application-Stacks
Was passiert, wenn eine Legacy-Anwendung unbemerkt bleibt und plötzlich im Zentrum eines Sicherheitsvorfalls mit KI und APIs steht? Für ein globales Unternehmen wurde dieses Szenario Realität, als ein Recruiting-Chatbot ungewöhnliches Verhalten zeigte und damit den Blick auf eine unterschätzte Plattform lenkte. Die anschließende Untersuchung brachte eine ganze Reihe von Risiken ans Licht. Der Fall zeigt,…
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Qualys zeigt die verborgenen Risiken in modernen Application Stacks auf
Tags: riskRisiken machen sich selten sofort bemerkbar, sondern entwickeln ihre Wirkung oft im Verborgenen. Sie schleichen sich in den Alltag ein und werden erst sichtbar, wenn sie Schlagzeilen machen. First seen on infopoint-security.de Jump to article: www.infopoint-security.de/qualys-zeigt-die-verborgenen-risiken-in-modernen-application-stacks-auf/a41982/
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Shift from Reactive to Proactive: Leveraging Tenable Exposure Management for MSSP Success
Tags: access, ai, api, application-security, attack, best-practice, breach, business, cloud, compliance, control, cyber, cybersecurity, data, endpoint, exploit, framework, guide, identity, infrastructure, iot, mitre, mssp, risk, risk-management, service, technology, threat, tool, vulnerability, vulnerability-managementAn Exposure Management as a Service offering allows MSSPs to unify security visibility, insight and action across the attack surface to prioritize exposure and enable innovation that is secure and compliant. Whether you’re already leveraging Tenable Vulnerability Management as a Service or you’re just starting a service offering, we’ve got guidance for you. Key takeaways…
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Imperva API Security: Authentication Risk Report”, Key Findings Fixes
An in-depth analysis of common JSON Web Token (JWT) mistakes, basic auth, long-lived tokens, and quick, high-impact fixes to secure your APIs. Introduction APIs are the backbone of modern digital services”, from mobile apps and e-commerce to banking and IoT. That scale and utility also make them prime targets. In our recent study of authentication-related…
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How attackers weaponize communications networks
In this Help Net Security interview, Gregory Richardson, Vice President, Advisory CISO Worldwide, at BlackBerry, talks about the growing risks to communications networks. He … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/09/11/gregory-richardson-blackberry-securing-communication-networks/
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How attackers weaponize communications networks
In this Help Net Security interview, Gregory Richardson, Vice President, Advisory CISO Worldwide, at BlackBerry, talks about the growing risks to communications networks. He … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/09/11/gregory-richardson-blackberry-securing-communication-networks/
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Managed SOC für mehr Sicherheit
Tags: awareness, cloud, compliance, cyberattack, encryption, germany, infrastructure, nis-2, password, risk, security-incident, service, soc, software, supply-chainAls zentrale Einheit überwachen Fachleute im SOC die gesamte IT-Infrastruktur eines Unternehmens. Rund um die Uhr analysieren sie alle sicherheitsrelevanten Ereignisse in Echtzeit.Die Anforderungen an IT-Sicherheit haben sich in den vergangenen Jahrzehnten drastisch verändert. Während früher ein einfaches Passwort als Schutzmaßnahme genügte, sind heute mehrschichtige Sicherheitskonzepte erforderlich. Nur so können sich Unternehmen effektiv vor Cyberangriffen…
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Why organizations need a new approach to risk management
To succeed in the risk environment, risk, audit, and compliance leaders need to focus on what Gartner calls “reflexive risk ownership.” This is a future state where business … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/09/11/gartner-organizational-risk-management-strategy/
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California, two other states to come down hard on GPC violators
Implement GPC signal recognition: Businesses need to update their websites and backend systems to “detect the presence of the GPC header or equivalent signals sent by browsers or browser extensions. The GPC signal is transmitted as part of the HTTP header or via JavaScript, and must be detected reliably on every relevant page where personal…
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When is the Right Time to Hire a CISO?
Knowing when to hire a CISO is a challenging proposition one which most organizations will eventually need to answer. The need to hire a CISO depends on a combination of factors, including but not limited to: Relevance of regulatory requirements Size of the organization Complexity of operations Sensitivity of data handled or processed Desired risk…
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Koi Raises $48M to Safeguard AI Models, Code and Extensions
Company Targets Non-Binary Software Blind Spots Left by Endpoint Security Tools. With $48 million in funding, Koi is scaling up efforts to help enterprises secure browser extensions, AI models and package code often missed by legacy tools. CEO Amit Assaraf says Koi is the only firm offering centralized governance for this fast-growing risk category. First…
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Feds Release Updated HIPAA Security Risk Analysis Tool
Experts Say Tool Geared to Small, Midsized Organizations. Federal regulators have updated their HIPAA security risk assessment tool that’s long been aimed at helping small and midsized providers and business associates with risk analysis – an activity that many healthcare organizations can’t seem to get right. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/feds-release-updated-hipaa-security-risk-analysis-tool-a-29411
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Former WhatsApp Security Chief Sues Meta, Citing Major Privacy Risks
Ex-WhatsApp security chief Attaullah Baig is suing Meta and alleging the company ignored flaws that put billions at risk. Meta denies the claims, noting the employee’s dismissal for poor performance. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-whistleblower-sues-meta-privacy-risks/
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AI Accelerates Code Development But Fuels New Security Risks
Former CSO Joe Sullivan on Vibe Coding Impact on Software Development. AI is reshaping how software is created, allowing more people to participate in the process through vibe coding. But as development accelerates, security challenges multiply as code is often deployed without thorough review, said Joe Sullivan, former CSO at Cloudflare, Facebook and Uber. First…
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New Tenable Report: How Complexity and Weak AI Security Put Cloud Environments at Risk
Tags: access, ai, attack, authentication, breach, cloud, control, credentials, cyber, cybersecurity, data, governance, iam, identity, least-privilege, metric, mfa, monitoring, resilience, risk, security-incident, skills, software, strategy, threat, toolThis survey, commissioned by Tenable and developed in collaboration with the Cloud Security Alliance, warns that rapid cloud and AI adoption, combined with insecure identities and a reactive posture, leave organizations exposed. The report urges a strategic shift to preventive security with a unified view of risk and mature identity governance. Key takeaways Organizations are…
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We’ve crossed the security singularity – Impart Security
Tags: access, ai, api, attack, authentication, breach, ciso, compliance, credentials, cyber, cyberattack, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, defense, detection, exploit, framework, group, hacker, incident response, injection, intelligence, Internet, msp, password, penetration-testing, ransomware, risk, risk-assessment, skills, software, sql, strategy, supply-chain, threat, update, vulnerability, zero-day, zero-trustThe Bottom Line: We’ve Crossed the Security Singularity “ The Security Singularity: When AI Democratized Cyberattacks We’ve crossed a threshold that fundamentally changes cybersecurity forever. Not with fanfare or headlines, but quietly, in the background of our AI-powered world. The expertise barrier that once separated script kiddies from sophisticated threat actors has simply… vanished. I…
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National cyber director says US must shift risk burden toward adversaries
In his first major address after confirmation, Sean Cairncross said the U.S. needs to take bold, coordinated steps to counter authoritarian rivals. First seen on cybersecuritydive.com Jump to article: www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/national-cyber-director-risk-burden-adversaries/759720/
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Hand-Tool Maker Says Hack Compromised Medical Info
Breach Affecting 104,000 Underscores Health Data Risks for Non-Healthcare Firms. An Ohio hand tool manufacturer that sells its products through franchises is notifying nearly 104,000 people of a breach potentially compromising their medical data. The incident is a cautionary tale for non-healthcare sector entities about the risks they face involving health information. First seen on…
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CISOs, stop chasing vulnerabilities and start managing human risk
Breaches continue to grow in scale and speed, yet the weakest point remains unchanged: people. According to Dune Security’s 2025 CISO Risk Intelligence Survey, over 90 percent … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/09/10/ciso-human-centric-risk/
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CISOs, stop chasing vulnerabilities and start managing human risk
Breaches continue to grow in scale and speed, yet the weakest point remains unchanged: people. According to Dune Security’s 2025 CISO Risk Intelligence Survey, over 90 percent … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/09/10/ciso-human-centric-risk/
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Apple CarPlay Vulnerability Allows Remote Code Execution to Gain Root Access
A newly disclosed vulnerability in Apple’s CarPlay ecosystem enablesremote code execution with root privileges, posing a serious risk to connected vehicles. Discovered by the Oligo Security Research team and tracked asCVE-2025-24132, the flaw resides within the AirPlay protocol implementation used by CarPlay systems. CVE ID Affected Components Versions Impacted CVE-2025-24132 AirPlay Audio SDK < 2.7.1…