Tag: risk
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DeepMind Warns of AGI Risk, Calls for Urgent Safety Measures
Enthusiasm for AI Development Is Outpacing Discussions on Safety. Google DeepMind executives outlined an approach to artificial general intelligence safety, warning of severe harm that can permanently destroy humanity if safeguards are not put in place before advanced artificial intelligence systems emerge. AGI could arrive by 2030, they predict. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to…
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Oracle quietly admits data breach, days after lawsuit accused it of cover-up
Tags: access, attack, authentication, breach, cloud, compliance, credentials, crime, cve, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, endpoint, exploit, finance, fraud, hacker, identity, infrastructure, intelligence, law, oracle, resilience, risk, service, strategy, supply-chain, technology, theft, threat, vulnerabilityLawsuit challenges Oracle’s response: The reports of Oracle’s acknowledgement of the breach come just days after the company was hit with a class action lawsuit over its handling of the security breach.The lawsuit specifically addresses a major security breach discovered in March that reportedly compromised 6 million records containing sensitive authentication-related data from Oracle Cloud…
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Emerging Risks Require IT/OT Collaboration to Secure Physical Systems
With an increase in cyber-physical attacks that can cause significant disruptions, financial fallout and safety concerns for victim organizations, Renee Guttmann and Marc Sachs discuss why IT and OT security teams cannot keep working in silos. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/ics-ot-security/experts-discuss-current-and-emerging-ics-security-risks
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Best-Practices zum Takedown von Lookalike-Domains
In den vergangenen Jahren hat das Risiko, Opfer eines Cyberangriffs zu werden, in dem Lookalike-Domains eine Rolle spielen, stark zugenommen. So sehr, dass sich Bluevoyant Anbieter einer holistischen Cybersicherheitsplattform und erfahren im Takedown von Lookalike-Domains dazu entschieden hat, dem Thema einen eigenen Report zu widmen. Vor wenigen Tagen ist
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Google’s Quick Share for Windows Vulnerability Allows Remote Code Execution
Tags: cyber, cybersecurity, exploit, flaw, google, remote-code-execution, risk, vulnerability, windowsCybersecurity researchers from SafeBreach Labs have revealed new vulnerabilities in Google’s Quick Share file-transfer utility for Windows, including a critical flaw that allows attackers to execute code on targeted devices. The findings, disclosed this week, highlight risks in the widely used tool”, even after Google patched earlier issues reported in 2024. The QuickShell Exploit Chain…
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CISA’s Latest Advisories Expose High-Risk Vulnerabilities in Industrial Control Systems
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) issued two crucial Industrial Control Systems (ICS) advisories, highlighting vulnerabilities that could have serious impacts on critical infrastructure. These ICS advisories, identified as ICSA-25-091-01 and ICSA-24-331-04, are designed to inform organizations about current security threats, vulnerabilities, and necessary mitigations related to ICS products and systems. First seen on…
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Hackers Selling SnowDog RAT Malware With Remote Control Capabilities Online
A sophisticated remote access trojan (RAT) dubbedSnowDoghas surfaced on underground cybercrime forums, prompting alarms among cybersecurity experts. Advertised as a tool for “corporate espionage and advanced intrusions,” the malware is being sold by an unidentified threat actor with claims of stealth, evasion, and remote control capabilities. The SnowDog RAT: Features and Risks The seller claims…
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Massive GitHub Leak: 39M API Keys Credentials Exposed How to Strengthen Security
Over 39 million API keys, credentials, and other sensitive secrets were exposed on GitHub in 2024, raising considerable alarm within the developer community and enterprises globally. The scale and impact of this leak have underscored the growing risks tied to improperly handled credentials and highlighted the urgent need for robust security practices. GitHub, the world’s…
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Cisco Smart Licensing Utility Flaws Allowed Attackers to Gain Admin Access
Cisco has disclosed critical vulnerabilities in its Smart Licensing Utility software, identified as CVE-2024-20439 and CVE-2024-20440, which could allow unauthenticated, remote attackers to gain administrative access or collect sensitive information from compromised systems. These flaws, rated with a severity score of 9.8 in the Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS), pose significant security risks to organizations…
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How to defend against a password spraying attack?
Password spraying attacks are becoming a serious threat, especially targeting Active Directory environments. These attacks enable attackers to exploit weak passwords and gain unauthorised access by applying login attempts across multiple accounts, making them difficult to detect. They also bypass account lockout mechanisms, causing significant risk to organisations. In this blog, we will detail how……
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Cyberhaven’s $100M Raise Targets Gen AI, DSPM Capabilities
Integrated Tools Across Generative AI Security, DSPM, DDR Key to Growth Strategy. Cyberhaven is building a data security platform to address evolving risks in generative AI, DSPM and beyond. Backed by $100 million, CEO Howard Ting says the firm will use the funds to expand its portfolio and go-to-market footprint while staying independent. First seen…
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Genetic data site openSNP to close and delete data over privacy concerns
The openSNP project, a platform for sharing genetic and phenotypic data, will shut down on April 30, 2025, and delete all user submissions over privacy concerns and the risk of misuse by authoritarian governments. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/genetic-data-site-opensnp-to-close-and-delete-data-over-privacy-concerns/
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IT leaders sound alarm on centralized security risks
Tags: riskFirst seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/it-leaders-sound-alarm-on-centralized-security-risks
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Redefining Insider Risk in a Perimeterless World
OFX CISO Santanu Lodh on the Changing Nature of Insider Threats. The profile of insider risk has changed over a period of time, said Santanu Lodh, CISO at OFX. It is no longer confined to malicious intent. He explains how shifting workforce models, third-party engagement and evolving technology demand continuous monitoring and rethinking of security…
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National Impact Must Drive Cybersecurity Decisions
Roxanne Pashaei on Matching Organizational Risks With National Cybersecurity Risks. In the face of intensifying geopolitical tensions and nation-state threats, cybersecurity efforts must move beyond organizational boundaries and financial risk models to consider broader national impact, said Roxanne Pashaei who is the former CISO of a public sector enterprise. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to…
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What is subdomain hijacking?
Subdomain hijacking is a cybersecurity risk where attackers exploit abandoned DNS records to take control of legitimate subdomains. This can lead to phishing attacks, credential theft, and malware distribution. Organizations must regularly audit DNS records, remove outdated entries, and strengthen cloud security policies to prevent these vulnerabilities. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/04/what-is-subdomain-hijacking/
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Threat-informed defense for operational technology: Moving from information to action
Tags: access, ai, attack, automation, blueteam, cloud, control, crime, cyber, cyberattack, cybercrime, cybersecurity, data, defense, detection, exploit, finance, fortinet, framework, group, incident response, infrastructure, intelligence, law, malicious, malware, mitre, network, phishing, PurpleTeam, ransomware, RedTeam, resilience, risk, service, soar, strategy, tactics, technology, threat, tool, usaThe rise of cybercrime-as-a-service Today’s macro threat landscape is a flourishing ecosystem of cybercrime facilitated by crime-as-a-service (CaaS) models. Cybercriminal networks now operate like legitimate businesses, with specialized units dedicated to activities such as money laundering, malware development, and spear phishing. This ecosystem lowers the barrier to entry for cybercrime, enabling low-skilled adversaries to launch…
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Microsoft’s AI tool catches critical GRUB2, U-boot bootloader flaws
Tags: access, ai, control, cybersecurity, exploit, firmware, flaw, Hardware, microsoft, mitigation, monitoring, risk, soc, supply-chain, tool, update, vulnerability, vulnerability-management, zero-dayAI-powered discovery changes the cybersecurity landscape: Microsoft’s Security Copilot tool significantly accelerated the vulnerability identification process, with a particular focus on filesystem implementations due to their high vulnerability potential.”Using Security Copilot, we were able to identify potential security issues in bootloader functionalities, focusing on filesystems due to their high vulnerability potential,” the blog stated. “This…
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20,000 WordPress Sites at Risk of File Upload Deletion Exploits
A critical security alert has been issued to WordPress site administrators following the discovery of two high-severity vulnerabilities in the >>WP Ultimate CSV Importer
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Unitree Go1: Gefährliche Backdoor in populärem Roboterhund entdeckt
Ein Roboterhund aus China konnte mit einem bestimmten API-Key aus der Ferne gesteuert werden – mit erheblichen Risiken für Personen in der Nähe. First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/unitree-go1-gefaehrliche-backdoor-in-populaerem-roboterhund-entdeckt-2504-194933.html
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10 best practices for vulnerability management according to CISOs
Tags: api, attack, automation, best-practice, business, ceo, cio, ciso, control, cybersecurity, data, detection, framework, group, incident response, metric, mitre, penetration-testing, programming, ransomware, risk, risk-management, service, software, strategy, technology, threat, tool, update, vulnerability, vulnerability-management1. Culture Achieving a successful vulnerability management program starts with establishing a cybersecurity-minded culture across the organization. Many CISOs admitted to facing historical cultural problems, with one summing it up well. “Our cybersecurity culture was pretty laissez-faire until we got hit with Log4J and then a ransomware attack,” he told CSO. “These events were an…
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CISA Alerts on Active Exploitation of Apache Tomcat Vulnerability
Tags: apache, cisa, cve, cyber, cybersecurity, exploit, flaw, infrastructure, open-source, risk, vulnerabilityThe Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued a high-priority alert regarding the active exploitation of CVE-2025-24813, a critical vulnerability within Apache Tomcat. This newly identified flaw poses a significant risk to organizations using affected versions of the popular open-source web server. CVE-2025-24813: Apache Tomcat Path Equivalence Vulnerability CVE-2025-24813, classified as a >>Path Equivalence…
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Das gehört in Ihr Security-Toolset
Tags: access, ai, antivirus, authentication, backup, breach, business, cloud, compliance, control, cyberattack, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, defense, detection, edr, firewall, gartner, governance, iam, identity, incident response, intelligence, iot, malware, mfa, ml, mobile, network, password, ransomware, risk, saas, service, software, spyware, threat, tool, update, vulnerability, vulnerability-managementLesen Sie, welche Werkzeuge essenziell sind, um Unternehmen gegen Cybergefahren abzusichern.Sicherheitsentscheider sind mit einer sich kontinuierlich verändernden Bedrohungslandschaft, einem zunehmend strengeren, regulatorischen Umfeld und immer komplexeren IT-Infrastrukturen konfrontiert. Auch deshalb wird die Qualität ihrer Sicherheits-Toolsets immer wichtiger.Das Problem ist nur, dass die Bandbreite der heute verfügbaren Cybersecurity-Lösungen überwältigend ist. Für zusätzliche Verwirrung sorgen dabei nicht…
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Experts: Staff Cuts to FDA Could Hamper Device Cyber Efforts
Industry Experts Testify Before Congressional Committee Examining Medical Devices. Massive workforce cuts at the Food and Drug Administration could hinder the agency’s critical work involving medical device cybersecurity, putting patient safety at risk and stiffing innovation, said some experts testifying during a Congressional hearing on Tuesday. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/experts-staff-cuts-to-fda-could-hamper-device-cyber-efforts-a-27899