Tag: risk
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Oracle April 2026 Critical Patch Update Addresses 241 CVEs
Oracle addresses 241 CVEs in its second quarterly update of 2026 with 481 patches, including 34 critical updates. Key takeaways: The second Critical Patch Update (CPU) for 2026 contains fixes for 241 unique CVEs in 481 security updates 34 issues (7.1% of all patches) were assigned a critical severity rating Oracle Communications received the highest…
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Microsoft Vulnerabilities Drop, But Critical Flaws Double, Report Warns
Microsoft vulnerabilities fall, but critical flaws double, BeyondTrust report highlights rising risk in Microsoft Office, Azure, and cloud systems. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/microsoft-vulnerabilities-drop-critical-flaws-double/
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Surge in Bomgar RMM Exploitation Demonstrates Supply Chain Risk
The critical remote code execution flaw (CVE-2026-1731) in the remote monitoring and management tool can be exploited to spread ransomware and compromise supply chains. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cyberattacks-data-breaches/surge-bomgar-rmm-exploitation-demonstrates-supply-chain-risk
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ShinyHunters: SaaS Breaches Identity Risks (2026)
Who are ShinyHunters? Learn how this group exploits SaaS, credentials, and identity-based access”, and how to prevent modern data breaches. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/04/shinyhunters-saas-breaches-identity-risks-2026/
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Forescout Uncovers New Security Risks in Widely Used Industrial Networking Devices
Cybersecurity firm Forescout has identified 22 previously unknown vulnerabilities in serial-to-IP converters, devices commonly used to connect legacy industrial equipment to modern networks. The company warns that thousands of these systems are currently exposed online, potentially increasing the risk of cyberattacks across critical infrastructure sectors. The findings are part of a new research initiative called…
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Why API Discovery Is the First Step to Securing AI
TL;DR AI risk doesn’t live in the model. It lives in the APIs behind it. Every AI interaction triggers a chain of API calls across your environment. Many of those APIs aren’t documented or tracked. That’s your real exposure. Shadow API discovery gives you visibility into those hidden endpoints, so you can find them before…
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Security Challenges in Generative AI Platforms
Explore key security challenges in generative AI platforms, including risks, vulnerabilities, and strategies to protect data and AI systems. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/04/security-challenges-in-generative-ai-platforms/
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The US NSA is using Anthropic’s Claude Mythos despite supply chain risk
Axios reports the National Security Agency uses Anthropic Mythos model despite Department of Defense concerns, blurring AI risk vs defense lines. The reported use of Anthropic’s Mythos model by the U.S. National Security Agency is a reminder that the line between AI as a defensive tool and AI as a security risk is getting harder…
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Dänische Filmindustrie will Jugendliche bekehren
Tags: riskMit einer Neuauflage der Kampagne will die dänische Filmindustrie alle Jugendlichen auf die Risiken illegaler Streaming-Dienste hinweisen. First seen on tarnkappe.info Jump to article: tarnkappe.info/artikel/streaming/daenische-filmindustrie-will-jugendliche-bekehren-328396.html
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Why identity is the driving force behind digital transformation
Who they are and what they are up to.The project they are working on.Which environment should they use?Using this information, the system can determine which resource someone needs, when they need it and how to use it. The principle behind it is ‘never trust, always verify’. With it, errors that normally occur are reduced, less…
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AI-Powered Risk Registers vs. Traditional Risk Management: What’s the Difference?
Key Takeaways It’s surprising that traditional risk registers (spreadsheets or basic databases) persist in a world racing toward AI-infused technology. But the states speak for themselves: 59% of GRC practitioners use no commercial tool, with 52% spending 30-50% of time on admin tasks like data entry. Although reliable for basic checklists, traditional risk registers are……
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Amtrak Data Breach Exposes 2.1M Records, Reports Suggest Larger Leak
Amtrak data breach exposes over 2.1 million customer records after CRM access. Learn what was leaked, risks, and steps users and IT teams should take now. The post Amtrak Data Breach Exposes 2.1M Records, Reports Suggest Larger Leak appeared first on TechRepublic. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-amtrak-data-breach-2-1m-records/
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Chrome Privacy Concerns Rise as Expert Warns of Fingerprinting Risks
A privacy expert warns Chrome still allows browser fingerprinting and tracking, raising concerns after Google’s shift away from third-party cookie changes. The post Chrome Privacy Concerns Rise as Expert Warns of Fingerprinting Risks appeared first on TechRepublic. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-chrome-browser-fingerprinting-privacy-concerns/
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Article 5 and the EU AI Act’s Absolute Red Lines FireTail Blog
Tags: access, ai, awareness, cctv, cloud, compliance, control, data, detection, exploit, finance, group, healthcare, ibm, infrastructure, Internet, law, microsoft, monitoring, risk, service, technology, tool, training, vulnerabilityApr 20, 2026 – Alan Fagan – Most conversations about the EU AI Act focus on August 2026, when obligations for high-risk AI systems become fully enforceable. But Article 5 is already live. The Act’s eight prohibited practices became enforceable in February 2025. Fines of up to Euro35 million or 7% of global annual turnover…
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Article 5 and the EU AI Act’s Absolute Red Lines FireTail Blog
Tags: access, ai, awareness, cctv, cloud, compliance, control, data, detection, exploit, finance, group, healthcare, ibm, infrastructure, Internet, law, microsoft, monitoring, risk, service, technology, tool, training, vulnerabilityApr 20, 2026 – Alan Fagan – Most conversations about the EU AI Act focus on August 2026, when obligations for high-risk AI systems become fully enforceable. But Article 5 is already live. The Act’s eight prohibited practices became enforceable in February 2025. Fines of up to Euro35 million or 7% of global annual turnover…
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2026’s Breach List So Far: FBI Hacked, 1B Androids at Risk, 270M iPhones Vulnerable
From the FBI breach to the DarkSword iPhone exploit, these are the biggest cyber attacks and security failures that have shaped 2026 so far. The post 2026’s Breach List So Far: FBI Hacked, 1B Androids at Risk, 270M iPhones Vulnerable appeared first on TechRepublic. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-top-cyberattacks-2026-so-far/
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2026’s Breach List So Far: FBI Hacked, 1B Androids at Risk, 270M iPhones Vulnerable
From the FBI breach to the DarkSword iPhone exploit, these are the biggest cyber attacks and security failures that have shaped 2026 so far. The post 2026’s Breach List So Far: FBI Hacked, 1B Androids at Risk, 270M iPhones Vulnerable appeared first on TechRepublic. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-top-cyberattacks-2026-so-far/
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2026’s Breach List So Far: FBI Hacked, 1B Androids at Risk, 270M iPhones Vulnerable
From the FBI breach to the DarkSword iPhone exploit, these are the biggest cyber attacks and security failures that have shaped 2026 so far. The post 2026’s Breach List So Far: FBI Hacked, 1B Androids at Risk, 270M iPhones Vulnerable appeared first on TechRepublic. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-top-cyberattacks-2026-so-far/
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Vercel Breach Explained: OAuth Risk in AI + SaaS Environment
The Vercel breach shows how OAuth and AI integrations create hidden SaaS risk. Learn how access abuse, shadow AI, and identity threats are reshaping modern secu First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/04/vercel-breach-explained-oauth-risk-in-ai-saas-environment/
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Fake TikTok Downloaders on Chrome and Edge Spying on 130,000 Users
Over 130,000 users are at risk from fake TikTok downloader extensions on Chrome and Microsoft Edge. Researchers discovered these malicious tools use device fingerprinting to spy on users and steal sensitive browser data. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/fake-tiktok-downloaders-chrome-edge-spy-users/
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NIST Scales Back Vulnerability Scoring in 2026 as CVE Volume Surges
NIST is scaling back NVD enrichment as CVE volumes surge, shifting more risk prioritization to organizations. First seen on esecurityplanet.com Jump to article: www.esecurityplanet.com/threats/nist-scales-back-vulnerability-scoring-in-2026-as-cve-volume-surges/
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Managing AI agents and identity in a heightened risk environment
First seen on thesecurityblogger.com Jump to article: www.thesecurityblogger.com/managing-ai-agents-and-identity-in-a-heightened-risk-environment/
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The backup myth that is putting businesses at risk
Backups protect data, but don’t keep your business running during downtime. Datto shows why BCDR is essential to keep operations running during ransomware and outages. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-backup-myth-that-is-putting-businesses-at-risk/
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Attackers abuse Microsoft Teams to impersonate the IT helpdesk in a new enterprise intrusion playbook
Cross-tenant risk grows: The attack chain uses Teams’ cross-tenant communication capability, which allows external users to initiate chats with employees, Microsoft wrote in the blog.”The cross-tenant risk is significant, and many organizations probably do underestimate it,” said Sunil Varkey, advisor at Beagle Security.”Collaboration tools were designed to reduce friction, but many organizations enabled that convenience…
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Warum ein VPN beim Streaming sinnvoll ist Vorteile, Risiken und Tipps
Die VPN-Nutzung in Deutschland hat sich zwischen 2020 und 2024 von knapp 7 auf über 21 Prozent aller Internetnutzer verdreifacht. Allein 2024 wurden 18,1 Millionen VPN-Apps heruntergeladen. Besonders beim Streaming spielen virtuelle private Netzwerke eine tragende Rolle. Was ein VPN beim Streaming konkret leistet Ein VPN baut einen verschlüsselten Tunnel zwischen Endgerät und Server auf.…
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From AI Pilots to Autonomous Finance: What CFOs Must Fix Before Agentic AI Scales
The CFO Is Now the Architect of AI-Driven Finance CFOs have always had the most complete view of the business. Revenue, cost, cash flow, risk,…Read More First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: https://securityboulevard.com/2026/04/from-ai-pilots-to-autonomous-finance-what-cfos-must-fix-before-agentic-ai-scales/
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52M-Download protobuf.js Library Hit by RCE in Schema Handling
Critical RCE flaw in protobuf.js lets attackers execute code via malicious schemas. Learn who is at risk, affected versions, and how to fix it. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/52m-download-protobuf-js-library-rce-schema-handle/
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CISOs reshape their roles as business risk strategists
Tags: ai, business, chatgpt, ciso, compliance, cyber, cybersecurity, data, finance, jobs, mitigation, risk, risk-assessment, skills, strategy, technology, toolEvolving risks require a new CISO leadership profile: The shift to CISO as a risk position, and not one limited to technical and cybersecurity alone, has been years in the making. But it has accelerated since the arrival of ChatGPT in late 2022, as organizations embraced first generative AI and more recently agentic AI. That’s…