Tag: risk
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SquareX Discloses Browser-Native Ransomware that Puts Millions at Risk
From WannaCry to the MGM Resorts Hack, ransomware remains one of the most damaging cyberthreats to plague enterprises. Chainalysis estimates that corporations spend nearly $1 billion dollars on ransom each year, but the greater cost often comes from the reputational damage and operational disruption caused by the attack. Ransomware attacks typically involve tricking victims into…
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Navigating Cyber-Risks and New Defenses
Digital transformation has revolutionized industries with critical infrastructure, but it has also introduced new vulnerabilities. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/vulnerabilities-threats/navigating-cyber-risks-new-defenses
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Windows 10 EndLife Puts SMBs at Risk
Upgrading from Windows 10 systems to Windows 11 could potentially introduce vulnerabilities into an environment through misconfigured hardware. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/endpoint-security/windows-10-end-of-life-puts-smb-at-risk
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Researchers Uncover 46 Critical Flaws in Solar Inverters From Sungrow, Growatt, and SMA
Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed 46 new security flaws in products from three solar inverter vendors, Sungrow, Growatt, and SMA, that could be exploited by a bad actor to seize control of devices or execute code remotely, posing severe risks to electrical grids. The vulnerabilities have been collectively codenamed SUN:DOWN by Forescout Vedere Labs.”The new vulnerabilities…
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Leak of US strike plans to The Atlantic underscores risk of data seepage
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/news/leak-of-us-strike-plans-to-the-atlantic-underscores-risk-of-data-seepage
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Android Malware Exploits a Microsoft-Related Security Blind Spot to Avoid Detection
Microsoft’s .NET MAUI lets developers build cross-platform apps in C#, but its use of binary blob files poses new risks by bypassing Android’s DEX-based security checks. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-android-malware-microsoft-net-maui/
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CISOs’ Challenge: Securing MFA Adoption With Risk Messaging
Tags: ai, authentication, business, ciso, compliance, cyber, mfa, phishing, risk, tactics, vulnerabilityAICD’s Figueroa on Business-Focused Communication for Authentication Progress. Modern phishing tactics now leverage voice, SMS and AI-powered impersonation, yet many Asia-Pacific organizations continue relying on vulnerable single-factor authentication, said Marco Figueroa, senior manager of cyber security, risk and compliance at the Australian Institute of Company Directors. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/cisos-challenge-securing-mfa-adoption-risk-messaging-a-27848
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The 3 Pillars of Australia’s New AML/CTF Compliance Framework
NAB’s Anthony Hope on How Banks Are Preparing for the March 2026 Deadline. Australia’s anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing legislation is undergoing its first major revision since 2006. Anthony Hope, group head of AML, CTF and fraud risk at NAB, explains what this generational change means for financial institutions. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to…
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Cryptohack Roundup: $13M Abracadabra Hack
Also: The Treasury Department Lifts Tornado Cash Sanctions. This week, Abracadabra hack, updates on Tornado Cash and Bybit, $7M scam money recovery, man faces prison for stabbing crypto CEO, movie director charged for swindle, Ripple-SEC case wrap-up, Grinex is the new Garantex, Gotbit plea deal, Coinbase in supply chain hack and Binance insider risk threat.…
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IoT Security Gaps Put Enterprises at Risk
Dennis Giese on Reverse Engineering, Flawed Authentication, Poor Threat Modeling. IoT security flaws expose users and businesses to serious risks. Weak authentication methods allow attackers to manipulate devices, leading to data breaches and privacy violations. Reverse engineering highlights these weaknesses, said Dennis Giese, IoT security and privacy researcher. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article:…
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7 cutting-edge encryption techniques for reimagining data security
Tags: ai, computer, cryptography, data, dns, encryption, government, ibm, identity, nist, office, privacy, risk, software, technology, trainingPrivate information retrieval: Securing a database is fairly straightforward. Protecting the privacy of the users, however, is a bit more difficult. Private information retrieval algorithms make it possible for people to search the database for specific blocks of data without revealing too much to the database owner.This extra layer of protection relies on scrambling larger…
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New Report Explains Why CASB Solutions Fail to Address Shadow SaaS and How to Fix It
Whether it’s CRMs, project management tools, payment processors, or lead management tools – your workforce is using SaaS applications by the pound. Organizations often rely on traditional CASB solutions for protecting against malicious access and data exfiltration, but these fall short for protecting against shadow SaaS, data damage, and more.A new report, Understanding SaaS Security…
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Malicious Google Ads Target DeepSeek Users to Spread Malware
Cybersecurity threats continue to evolve, with malicious actors exploiting popular platforms like Google Ads to spread malware. Recently, a sophisticated campaign targeting DeepSeek users has been uncovered, highlighting the ongoing risks associated with sponsored search results. The Threat Landscape DeepSeek, a rising platform, has become a lure for cybercriminals who are using fake sponsored Google…
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Mit NIS2 gegen IT-Risiken: Schutz wesentlicher Dienste und kritischer Infrastrukturen
Das Ziel der europäischen Richtlinie NIS2 ist es, die Sicherheit von Netzwerken und Informationssystemen in der Europäischen Union zu stärken. Die Richtlinie definiert ihren Anwendungsbereich präzise und schließt bestimmte Felder der öffentlichen Verwaltung explizit aus, darunter diejenigen, die direkt mit nationaler und öffentlicher Sicherheit, Verteidigung oder Strafverfolgung verbunden sind. Gleichzeitig umfasst sie öffentliche Verwaltungsbereiche,… First…
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Exim UseFree Vulnerability Enables Privilege Escalation
A significant security threat has been uncovered in Exim, a popular open-source mail transfer agent (MTA) widely used in Linux distributions. Identified as CVE-2025-30232, this vulnerability allows for a potentially severe form of exploitation known as a use-after-free (UAF). This type of bug can lead to privilege escalation, posing substantial risks for administrators and users…
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Splunk RCE Vulnerability Enables Remote Code Execution via File Upload
A severe vulnerability in Splunk Enterprise and Splunk Cloud Platform has been identified, allowing for Remote Code Execution (RCE) via file uploads. This exploit can be triggered by a low-privileged user, highlighting significant security risks for affected organizations. Vulnerability Overview: The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-20229, has a CVSSv3.1 score of 8.0, classified as High. The…
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Die 10 häufigsten IT-Sicherheitsfehler
Von ungepatchten Sicherheitslücken bis hin zu unzureichenden Backups: Lesen Sie, wie sich die häufigsten IT-Sicherheitsfehler vermeiden lassen. Verschlüsselte Dateien und eine Textdatei mit einer Erpresser-Nachricht zeigen klar und deutlich: Ein Unternehmen ist einer Cyberattacke zum Opfer gefallen. Dabei ist das nur das Ende einer langen Angriffskette. Die Tätergruppe bewegt sich oft seit mehreren Wochen oder Monaten…
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Which frameworks assist in ensuring compliance for NHIs?
Why Compliance Frameworks are Crucial for NHIs? Could the answer to your organization’s cybersecurity woes lie in Non-Human Identities (NHIs)? The management of NHIs and their secrets has emerged as a key facet of cybersecurity strategy, with the potential to significantly decrease the risk of security breaches and data leaks. Non-Human Identities: The Silent Pillars……
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Oracle Breach: The Impact is Bigger Than You Think – Grip
Learn how the Oracle breach amplifies your risk from rogue cloud tenants plus how Grip helps organizations detect exposure and respond fast to mitigate risks. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/03/oracle-breach-the-impact-is-bigger-than-you-think-grip/
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Securing Canada’s Digital Backbone: Navigating API Compliance
Tags: api, attack, authentication, best-practice, breach, compliance, cyber, data, detection, encryption, flaw, framework, governance, government, infrastructure, monitoring, regulation, risk, service, strategy, threat, vulnerabilityHighlights: Understanding Canadian API Standards: Key principles for secure government API development. Critical Importance of API Security: Why robust protection is vital for citizen data. Compliance and Trust: How adherence to standards builds public confidence. Key Security Considerations: Essential practices for Canadian organizations. Salt Security’s Alignment: How the Salt API Security Platform supports Canadian government…
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Mit GenAI zum Insider-Threat
Tags: ai, best-practice, ciso, cloud, cyersecurity, data-breach, framework, infrastructure, injection, intelligence, mitre, password, risk, risk-management, technology, threat, toolViele Unternehmen haben nicht auf dem Schirm, welche Sicherheitsprobleme durch die Nutzung von GenAI entstehen.Einer Analyse von Netskope zufolge sind GenAI-Daten-Uploads in Unternehmen innerhalb eines Jahres um das 30-Fache gestiegen. Darunter befinden sich demnach auch sensible Informationen wie Quellcodes, regulierte Daten, Passwörter und Schlüssel sowie geistiges Eigentum.Zudem nutzen drei von vier Unternehmen Apps mit integrierten…
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VMware plugs a high-risk vulnerability affecting its Windows-based virtualization
Patching is the only workaround: Broadcom advisory noted that the flaw does not have any workarounds and customers must apply patches rolled out on Tuesday to defend against exploitation.Affected products include all 11.x and 12.x versions of VMware tools for Windows, and are patched in the 12.5.1[1] rollout. VMware tools for Linux and macOS remain…
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String of defects in popular Kubernetes component puts 40% of cloud environments at risk
Researchers aren’t aware of active exploitation in the wild, but they warn the risk for publicly exposed and unpatched Ingress Nginx controllers is extremely high. First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/kubernetes-nginx-controller-defects-wiz/
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Schatten-KI GenAI-Daten-Uploads steigen innerhalb eines Jahres um das 30-fache
Netskope hat eine neue Studie veröffentlicht, die einen 30-fachen Anstieg der Daten zeigt, die von Unternehmensanwendern im letzten Jahr an generative KI-Apps gesendet wurden. Dazu gehören sensible Daten wie Quellcode, regulierte Daten, Passwörter und Schlüssel sowie geistiges Eigentum. Dies erhöht das Risiko von kostspieligen Sicherheitsverletzungen, Compliance-Verstößen und Diebstahl geistigen Eigentums erheblich. Der Bericht hebt auch…
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Files stolen from NSW court system, including restraining orders for violence
Victims’ details at risk after criminals download 9,000 files from court database First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2025/03/26/nsw_police_investigating_court_system/
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Supply chains of critical industries vulnerable to cyber attack
Customers advised to ask questions to make sure those they work with are aware of risks and have taken steps to fend off threats First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/microscope/news/366621171/Supply-chains-of-critical-industries-vulnerable-to-cyber-attack
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Cycode Expands Complete ASPM to Secure Non-human Identities (NHIs)
Tags: riskInventory, classify, and correlate NHIs with Cycode’s leading secrets engine to identify, prioritize, and fix the NHI risks that matter faster. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/03/cycode-expands-complete-aspm-to-secure-non-human-identities-nhis/