Tag: risk
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Microsoft Patch Tuesday July 2025: 130 Vulnerabilities Patched, Including 1 Zero-Day and 41 RCE Flaws
Tags: cyber, flaw, microsoft, rce, remote-code-execution, risk, software, update, vulnerability, zero-dayMicrosoft released its July 2025 Patch Tuesday security updates on July 8, 2025, addressing 130 vulnerabilities across its software ecosystem, including one publicly disclosed zero-day vulnerability and numerous critical security flaws that pose significant risks to organizations worldwide. The July 2025 security update represents a substantial patch cycle, with 14 vulnerabilities rated as >>Critical
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Scattered Spider poses serious risk to several hundred major companies
A new report shows that a select group of large companies uses technologies that the hacker group often targets. First seen on cybersecuritydive.com Jump to article: www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/scattered-spider-risk-several-hundred-companies/752458/
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The trust crisis in the cloud”¦and why blockchain deserves a seat at the table
Tags: access, blockchain, breach, cloud, compliance, control, credentials, crypto, data, data-breach, framework, gartner, iam, identity, infrastructure, jobs, risk, threat, tool, zero-trustLimited visibility and tamperable logs. Cloud providers manage logs and telemetry internally. As tenants, we often depend on them to provide logs after an incident without a guarantee of tamper-proof integrity. This lack of transparency hampers forensic investigations and incident response.Privilege concentration and insider risk. CSP administrators often hold elevated access privileges, making them single…
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The trust crisis in the cloud”¦and why blockchain deserves a seat at the table
Tags: access, blockchain, breach, cloud, compliance, control, credentials, crypto, data, data-breach, framework, gartner, iam, identity, infrastructure, jobs, risk, threat, tool, zero-trustLimited visibility and tamperable logs. Cloud providers manage logs and telemetry internally. As tenants, we often depend on them to provide logs after an incident without a guarantee of tamper-proof integrity. This lack of transparency hampers forensic investigations and incident response.Privilege concentration and insider risk. CSP administrators often hold elevated access privileges, making them single…
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Von Risiko zu Rendite: Management als Kern der Geschäftsstrategie
First seen on security-insider.de Jump to article: www.security-insider.de/zukunftstrends-endpoint-management-herausforderungen-loesungen-a-cf9e0a3e34630fbabc5873e33b2e0a37/
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Sophos-Managed-Risk sorgt für bessere Sichtbarkeit interner Risiken
Sophos hat mit der Einführung von Internal-Attack-Surface-Management (IASM) die Erweiterung seiner Sophos-Managed-Risk-Services bekannt gegeben. Der neue Dienst basiert auf der Technologie des Exposure-Management-Unternehmens Tenable, mit dem bereits Anfang 2024 eine Kooperation gestartet wurde. Zahlreiche Organisationen sind in ihrer Cyberabwehr mit kritischen blinden Flecken konfrontiert. Der Sophos
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Sophos erweitert seine Managed Risk Services mit Internal Attack Surface Management
IASM für Sophos Managed Risk ist ab sofort für alle neuen und bereits bestehenden Sophos-Managed-Risk-Kunden ohne Änderung von Lizenzen oder Preisen verfügbar. Kunden können umgehend von den Vorteilen der erweiterten Abdeckung profitieren, indem sie den Nessus-Scanner von Tenable einsetzen und automatische Scans in ihrer Sophos-Central-Konsole einplanen. First seen on infopoint-security.de Jump to article: www.infopoint-security.de/sophos-erweitert-seine-managed-risk-services-mit-internal-attack-surface-management/a41328/
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macOS SMBClient Flaw Enables Remote Code Execution and Kernel Crashes
A critical vulnerability has been discovered in Apple’s macOS SMBClient, exposing millions of users to the risk of remote code execution (RCE) and potentially catastrophic kernel crashes. Tracked as CVE-2025-24269, this flaw is rated with a CVSS score of 9.8, marking it as one of the most severe security issues to affect the macOS platform in recent…
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How talent-strapped CISOs can tap former federal government cyber pros
Tags: cio, ciso, cyber, cybersecurity, government, jobs, risk, service, skills, software, switch, technology, threat, vulnerability, vulnerability-managementLuring federal talent to the private sector: In the past, the federal government represented a stable career path. Many highly skilled people spent their entire careers within the federal government. But the current shakeup makes some of that talent, trusted and honed by federal agencies, available to industry CISOs.Federal workers may look to state and…
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How talent-strapped CISOs can tap former federal government cyber pros
Tags: cio, ciso, cyber, cybersecurity, government, jobs, risk, service, skills, software, switch, technology, threat, vulnerability, vulnerability-managementLuring federal talent to the private sector: In the past, the federal government represented a stable career path. Many highly skilled people spent their entire careers within the federal government. But the current shakeup makes some of that talent, trusted and honed by federal agencies, available to industry CISOs.Federal workers may look to state and…
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CISOs urged to fix API risk before regulation forces their hand
Most organizations are exposing sensitive data through APIs without security controls in place, and they may not even realize it, according to Raidiam. Their report, API … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/07/08/report-enterprise-api-security-risks/
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Will AI Gut the Cybersecurity Talent Pipeline?
Automation Saves Time But Risks Hollowing Out Critical Early-Career Roles. Time travel can seem like an unofficial requirement for cybersecurity job seekers, with would-be employers demanding mid-tier chops for entry-level positions. Come back in a few years, they say, after you’ve gained experience. But organizations can’t assume the pipeline will fix itself. First seen on…
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NSB Warns of Cybersecurity Risks Linked to Popular Chinese Apps Like Rednote, Weibo, TikTok, WeChat, and Baidu Cloud
Taiwan’s National Security Bureau (NSB) has issued a stark warning about cybersecurity risks associated with several widely used China-developed mobile applications, including Rednote, Weibo, TikTok, WeChat, and Baidu Cloud. Following an in-depth investigation conducted in collaboration with the Ministry of Justice Investigation Bureau (MJIB) and the Criminal Investigation Bureau (CIB) under the National Police Agency,…
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Taiwan flags security risks in popular Chinese apps after official probe
Taiwan warns Chinese apps like TikTok and WeChat pose security risks due to excessive data collection and data transfers to China. Taiwan National Security Bureau (NSB) warns that Chinese apps like TikTok, WeChat, Weibo, and Baidu Cloud pose security risks due to excessive data collection and data transfer to China, following an official inspection with…
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Ingram Micro confirms ransomware attack after days of downtime
Tags: attack, breach, control, incident response, monitoring, msp, programming, ransomware, resilience, risk, software, supply-chain, threatWeak links: tech supply chain targeted: This attack on Ingram Micro reflects a broader shift in threat actors focusing on increasingly targeting beyond software development firms to broader tech supply chain nodes to maximize disruption.Jain added that entities like distributors, MSPs, and logistics providers offer high leverage with relatively lower security maturity compared to large…
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Phishing platforms, infostealers blamed as identity attacks soar
Get your creds in order or risk BEC, ransomware attacks, orgs warned First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2025/07/07/phishing_platforms_infostealers_blamed_for/
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The dual reality of AI-augmented development: innovation and risk
AI coding is a big security problem when most security teams are still relying on tools designed for a world where human-written code remains prevalent. First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/ai-security-development-innovation-and-risk-op-ed/
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Microsoft to Remove PowerShell 2.0 from Windows 11 Due to Security Risks
Microsoft has announced a significant change for Windows 11 users: the removal of Windows PowerShell 2.0, a legacy scripting platform, from upcoming builds. This move, first revealed in the Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27891 released to the Canary Channel, is part of the company’s ongoing efforts to enhance system security and streamline the operating…
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Qwizzserial Android Malware Masquerades as Legit Apps to Steal Banking Data and Intercept 2FA SMS
A new and alarming Android malware family, dubbed Qwizzserial, has emerged as a significant threat, particularly targeting users in Uzbekistan. Discovered by Group-IB in March 2024, this SMS stealer is designed to intercept two-factor authentication (2FA) codes and steal sensitive banking information, posing a severe risk to personal and financial security. Disguised as legitimate applications…
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Digitale Identitäten ohne Durchblick? Wie Unternehmen mit moderner IGA wieder Kontrolle gewinnen
Dieser Beitrag zeigt, wo Unternehmen häufig Schwachstellen haben und wie moderne IGA-Systeme helfen können, Risiken zu minimieren und Sicherheit sowie Effizienz deutlich zu verbessern. Denn Identity Governance ist mehr als nur ein Tool sie ist eine strategische Investition in Sicherheit, Effizienz und Zukunftsfähigkeit. First seen on infopoint-security.de Jump to article: www.infopoint-security.de/digitale-identitaeten-ohne-durchblick-wie-unternehmen-mit-moderner-iga-wieder-kontrolle-gewinnen/a41313/
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Has CISO become the least desirable role in business?
Tags: advisory, ai, business, cio, ciso, control, corporate, cybersecurity, data, dora, finance, governance, international, jobs, network, office, regulation, resilience, risk, sap, skills, startup, threatGeorge Gerchow, CSO, Bedrock Security George Gerchow / Bedrock Security”I’ll never report to a CTO or CFO again. I have to have seat at the table,” he says emphatically. Otherwise, he says, you become frustrated “because you’re not in control of your own destiny. You’re parsing everything to this other person who’s a leader in…
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Skills gaps send CISOs in search of managed security providers
Tags: access, awareness, business, ciso, compliance, control, cyber, cybersecurity, detection, governance, group, infrastructure, intelligence, jobs, monitoring, msp, mssp, network, penetration-testing, risk, risk-assessment, service, skills, strategy, threat, tool, training, update, vulnerabilitySecurity operations centers (SOCs)Cloud platform managementSIEM and log monitoringFramework-based cybersecurity management functionsThreat intelligence feeds and analysisVulnerability scanning and patch managementEndpoint detection and response (EDR)Firewall and network security managementCompliance tracking and audit support”MSPs already have the infrastructure and staff in place to deliver these services efficiently, and at scale,” Richard Tubb, who runs the MSP community…
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ScriptCase Vulnerabilities Allow Remote Code Execution and Full Server Compromise
Two critical vulnerabilities have been discovered in ScriptCase, a popular low-code PHP web application generator, which puts thousands of servers at risk of remote code execution and complete compromise. The flaws, tracked as CVE-2025-47227 and CVE-2025-47228, affect the Production Environment module (also known as the >>prod console
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AI built it, but can you trust it?
In this Help Net Security interview, John Morello, CTO at Minimus, discusses the security risks in AI-driven development, where many dependencies are pulled in quickly. He … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/07/07/john-morello-minimus-secure-ai-driven-development/
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CitrixBleed 2 Vulnerability PoC Published Experts Warn of Mass Exploitation Risk
A newly published proof-of-concept (PoC) for the critical CitrixBleed 2 vulnerability (CVE-2025-5777) has sent shockwaves through the cybersecurity community, with experts warning of imminent mass exploitation risks for organizations using Citrix NetScaler ADC and Gateway devices. The Vulnerability: CitrixBleed 2 (CVE-2025-5777) Dubbed “CitrixBleed 2” for its eerie resemblance to the notorious CitrixBleed flaw of 2023,…
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Qantas attack reveals one phone call is all it takes to crack cybersecurity’s weakest link: humans
Tags: access, attack, breach, cyber, cybercrime, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, email, finance, healthcare, phone, riskOther sectors also at risk from attacks, including healthcare, finance and telecommunications, expert warns<ul><li>Get our <a href=”https://www.theguardian.com/email-newsletters?CMP=cvau_sfl”>breaking news email, <a href=”https://app.adjust.com/w4u7jx3″>free app or <a href=”https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/series/full-story?CMP=cvau_sfl”>daily news podcast</li></ul>All it can take is a phone call. That’s what <a href=”https://www.theguardian.com/business/2025/jul/02/qantas-confirms-cyber-attack-exposes-records-of-up-to-6-million-customers”>Qantas learned this week when the personal information of up to 6 million customers was stolen by cybercriminals…
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Taiwan NSB Alerts Public on Data Risks from TikTok, Weibo, and RedNote Over China Ties
Taiwan’s National Security Bureau (NSB) has warned that China-developed applications like RedNote (aka Xiaohongshu), Weibo, TikTok, WeChat, and Baidu Cloud pose security risks due to excessive data collection and data transfer to China.The alert comes following an inspection of these apps carried out in coordination with the Ministry of Justice Investigation Bureau (MJIB) and the…
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Künstliche Intelligenz in der Cybersecurity: Ein Balanceakt zwischen Schutz und Risiko
Künstliche Intelligenz ist ein mächtiges Werkzeug im Kampf gegen Cyberbedrohungen. Sie befähigt Unternehmen, Bedrohungen schneller zu erkennen, Sicherheitsprozesse zu automatisieren und proaktiv zu handeln. First seen on infopoint-security.de Jump to article: www.infopoint-security.de/kuenstliche-intelligenz-in-der-cybersecurity-ein-balanceakt-zwischen-schutz-und-risiko/a41308/
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Editors’ Panel: Pro-Iran Hackers Threaten to Leak Trump Data
Also: Medicare Data Breach; Gartner Security & Risk Management Summit Takeaways. In this week’s update, ISMG editors discussed Iran-linked hackers claiming to steal emails from Trump’s inner circle, how to refine application development in the age of AI, and a U.S. Medicare data breach amplifying concerns over the safety, security and privacy of federal health…