Tag: risk
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Industry experts warn crypto infrastructure is ‘creaking’
A new report from experts at HSBC, Thales and InfoSec Global claims decades-old cryptographic systems are failing, putting businesses at risk from current vulnerabilities and the threat from quantum computing First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366628242/Industry-experts-warn-crypto-infrastructure-is-creaking
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Senator warns of new UK surveillance risks to US citizens following Apple ‘backdoor’ row
US lawmaker calls for the US to publish an assessment of the risks posed by UK surveillance laws to US citizens in the wake of disclosures that the UK has ordered Apple to introduce ‘backdoors’ in Apple encryption First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366628083/Senator-warns-of-new-UK-surveillance-risks-to-US-citizens-following-Apple-back-door-row
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MCP”‘Sicherheit: Das Rückgrat von Agentic AI sichern
Tags: access, ai, api, authentication, ciso, credentials, cyberattack, cyersecurity, firewall, infrastructure, LLM, mfa, risk, toolIm Zuge von Agentic AI sollten sich CISOs mit MCP-Sicherheit auseinandersetzen. Das Model Context Protocol (MCP) wurde erst Ende 2024 vorgestellt, dennoch sind die technologischen Folgen in vielen Architekturen bereits deutlich spürbar. Damit Entwickler nicht jede Schnittstelle mühsam von Hand programmieren müssen, stellt MCP eine einheitliche ‘Sprache” für LL-Agenten bereit. Dadurch können sie Tools, Datenbanken und SaaS”‘Dienste…
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Why CISOs should rethink identity risk through attack paths
Identity-based attack paths are behind most breaches today, yet many organizations can’t actually see how those paths form. The 2025 State of Attack Path Management report … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/07/30/ciso-attack-path-management-apm/
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KI-Sicherheit: Die spezielle Seite der neuen Technologie
Dass Künstliche Intelligenz nicht nur Chancen, sondern auch Risiken mit sich bringt, ist längst kein Geheimnis mehr. Umso entscheidender ist es, dass Unternehmen KI nicht vorschnell im (Arbeits-) Alltag implementieren und dadurch die Sicherheit aller Nutzer und ihrer Daten unnötig … First seen on borncity.com Jump to article: www.borncity.com/blog/2025/07/30/ki-sicherheit-die-spezielle-seite-der-neuen-technologie/
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Senator warns of new UK surveillance risks to US citizens following Apple ‘back door’ row
US lawmarker raises concerns that UK may have ordered Google to introduce ‘backdoors’ into end-to-end encrypted back-ups impacting billions of Android phone users First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366628083/Senator-warns-of-new-UK-surveillance-risks-to-US-citizens-following-Apple-back-door-row
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The Hidden Threat of Rogue Access
With the right IGA tools, governance policies, and risk thresholds, enterprises can continuously detect and act on rogue access before attackers do. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/vulnerabilities-threats/hidden-threat-rogue-access
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200,000 WordPress websites at risk of being hijacked due to vulnerable Post SMTP plugin
Over 200,000 websites running a vulnerable version of a popular WordPress plugin could be at risk of being hijacked by hackers. First seen on bitdefender.com Jump to article: www.bitdefender.com/en-us/blog/hotforsecurity/200-000-wordpress-websites-at-risk-of-being-hijacked-due-to-vulnerable-post-smtp-plugin
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Unveiling the Lumma Password Stealer Attack: Infection Chain and Escalation Tactics Exposed
Lumma, a sophisticated C++-based information stealer, has surged in prevalence over recent years, posing significant risks to both individuals and organizations by exfiltrating sensitive data such as browser credentials, cryptocurrency wallets, and personal files. Developed since December 2022 and distributed as Malware-as-a-Service (MaaS) via Telegram channels with tiered subscriptions, Lumma relies on initial access brokers…
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New Risk Index Helps Organizations Tackle Cloud Security Chaos
Enterprises can use the IaC Risk Index to identify vulnerable cloud resources in their infrastructure-as-code environment which are not managed or governed. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cyber-risk/risk-index-tackle-cloud-security-chaos
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Trump’s cybersecurity cuts putting nation at risk, warns New York cyber chief
The top cybersecurity official in New York told TechCrunch in an interview that Trump’s budget cuts are going to put the government at risk from cyberattacks, and will put more pressure on states to secure themselves. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2025/07/28/new-york-state-cyber-chief-calls-out-trump-for-cybersecurity-cuts/
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How FinServ Firms Can Navigate Secure Open Finance in 2025 and Beyond
Banks Must Secure APIs, Vet Partners and Prepare for Open Finance Threats in 2025 Open finance is revolutionizing banking, but it’s also expanding the attack surface. Discover the critical API, data privacy and third-party risks facing financial institutions in 2025 – and how to build a secure future. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article:…
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Cybersicherheitsausgaben wachsen langsamer
Die Ausgaben steigen weltweit, in Deutschland aber mit leichter Delle. PeopleImages.com Yuri AViele Unternehmen haben bereits realisiert, wie wichtig Investitionen in Cybersicherheit sind und erhöhen dementsprechend ihre Ausgaben soweit es das Budget zulässt.Diese Entwicklung spiegelt sich auch im neuen Forcast von Gartner wider. Wie das Analystenhaus in seinem aktuellen Bericht ‘Forecast: Information Security, Worldwide, 2023-2029,…
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Neues eBook ‘MultiSicherheit” – So wird die Multi-Cloud nicht zum Multi-Risiko
First seen on security-insider.de Jump to article: www.security-insider.de/multi-cloud-sicherheit-management-a-b83ae70b5d8d477ee4b5a17bef588096/
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CISA Issues Alert on PaperCut RCE Vulnerability Under Active Exploitation
Tags: cisa, cve, cyber, cybersecurity, exploit, infrastructure, kev, rce, remote-code-execution, risk, vulnerabilityThe Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has added a critical PaperCut vulnerability to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, warning organizations of active exploitation attempts targeting the widely-used print management software. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2023-2533, represents a significant security risk that could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems. Critical Vulnerability…
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SharePoint Attacks Should Lead Companies To ‘Rethink’ Risk Of On-Prem Vs. Cloud: Expert
While organizations may have a variety of reasons for sticking with on-premises Microsoft SharePoint servers, widespread attacks targeting the servers are grounds to “re-do their risk calculus” and newly explore cloud-based options, according to former FBI cybersecurity leader Cynthia Kaiser. First seen on crn.com Jump to article: www.crn.com/news/security/2025/sharepoint-attacks-should-lead-companies-to-rethink-risk-of-on-prem-vs-cloud-expert
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CISA Issues Alert on Cisco Identity Services Engine Flaw Exploited in Active Attacks
Tags: attack, cisa, cisco, cyber, cybersecurity, exploit, flaw, identity, infrastructure, injection, kev, risk, service, threat, vulnerabilityThe Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued a critical security alert regarding severe vulnerabilities in Cisco’s Identity Services Engine (ISE) that are being actively exploited by threat actors. The agency added two critical injection vulnerabilities to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog on July 28, 2025, signaling immediate risks to organizations using the affected…
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Inside the application security crisis no one wants to talk about
Despite knowing the risks, most organizations are still shipping insecure software. That’s one of the stark findings from Cypress Data Defense’s 2025 State of Application … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/07/29/application-security-crisis-report/
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Lovense sex toy app flaw leaks private user email addresses
The connected sex toy platform Lovense is vulnerable to a zero-day flaw that allows an attacker to get access to a member’s email address simply by knowing their username, putting them at risk of doxxing and harassment. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/lovense-sex-toy-app-flaw-leaks-private-user-email-addresses/
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New York state cyber chief calls out Trump for cybersecurity cuts
The top cybersecurity official in New York told TechCrunch in an interview that Trump’s budget cuts are going to put the government at risk from cyberattacks, and will put more pressure on states to secure themselves. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2025/07/28/new-york-state-cyber-chief-calls-out-trump-for-cybersecurity-cuts/
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Critical WordPress Post SMTP plugin flaw exposes 200K+ sites to full takeover
Critical vulnerability in Post SMTP plugin risks full site takeover, over 400k sites use it, and nearly half remain unpatched. A critical vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-24000 (CVSS of 8.8) in the Post SMTP WordPress plugin, used by 400k sites, allows full site takeover. The plugin Post SMTP is an email delivery plugin that allows site owners…
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âš¡ Weekly Recap, SharePoint Breach, Spyware, IoT Hijacks, DPRK Fraud, Crypto Drains and More
Some risks don’t breach the perimeter”, they arrive through signed software, clean resumes, or sanctioned vendors still hiding in plain sight.This week, the clearest threats weren’t the loudest”, they were the most legitimate-looking. In an environment where identity, trust, and tooling are all interlinked, the strongest attack path is often the one that looks like…
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Microsoft’s software licensing playbook is a national security risk
The tech giant’s model is built around anticompetitive practices, the head of the Coalition for Fair Software Licensing argues. First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/microsoft-software-licensing-national-security/
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Entwickler-Tool von Amazon verseucht
Tags: access, ai, cloud, cyberattack, cybersecurity, github, governance, hacker, injection, monitoring, open-source, risk, supply-chain, tool, update, vulnerabilityAuch die leistungsstärksten KI-Tools sind kontraproduktiv, wenn sie nicht richtig abgesichert sind. Einem Hacker ist es gelungen, zerstörerische Systembefehle in die Visual-Studio-Code-Extension einzuschleusen, die für den Zugriff auf Amazons KI-gestützten Programmierassistenten Q verwendet wird. Der Angreifer konnte das Entwickler-Tool (mit mehr als 950.000 Installationen) über ein nicht-verifiziertes GitHub-Konto verseuchen: Er reichte Ende Juni 2025 einen…
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The CISO’s challenge: Getting colleagues to understand what you do
Tags: access, authentication, ceo, cio, ciso, cybersecurity, Hardware, jobs, office, risk, saas, technology‘Chief’ in name only adds to the confusion: Like other executive-sounding titles, such as chief marketing officer, chief revenue officer, chief technology officer, and others, CISOs sound like they should be officers of the company with broad decision-making capabilities, but in most cases, they lack any actual power.”There are some CISOs that sort of rise…
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LG Innotek Camera Flaws Could Give Hackers Full Admin Access
Tags: access, authentication, cctv, control, cve, cyber, cybersecurity, flaw, hacker, risk, vulnerabilityA critical security vulnerability has been discovered in LG Innotek’s LNV5110R CCTV camera model that could allow remote attackers to gain complete administrative control over affected devices. The vulnerability, designated as CVE-2025-7742, represents a significant authentication bypass flaw that poses serious risks to organizations using these security cameras worldwide. Critical Authentication Bypass Vulnerability The Cybersecurity…
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Your supply chain security strategy might be missing the biggest risk
Third-party involvement in data breaches has doubled this year from 15 percent to nearly 30 percent. In response, many organizations have sharpened their focus on third-party … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/07/28/vendor-risk-management/