Tag: risk
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New Security Flaws Found in VMware Tools and CrushFTP, High Risk, PoC Released
Broadcom has issued security patches to address a high-severity security flaw in VMware Tools for Windows that could lead to an authentication bypass.Tracked as CVE-2025-22230, the vulnerability is rated 7.8 on the ten-point Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS).”VMware Tools for Windows contains an authentication bypass vulnerability due to improper access control,” Broadcom said in an…
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Aufbau einer sichereren Zukunft mit künstlicher Intelligenz
Unternehmen, die künstliche Intelligenz in ihre Angebote integrieren, beschleunigen die Innovation, aber viele sind nicht auf die damit verbundenen Sicherheitsherausforderungen vorbereitet. Sie übersehen oft die Risiken von Modellmanipulationen und feindlichen Angriffen Bedrohungen, für die traditionelle Verteidigungssysteme nicht gerüstet sind, um diese zu erkennen oder zu stoppen. Gleichzeitig ringen viele Führungskräfte immer noch mit der […]…
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Cardiff’s children’s chief confirms data leak 2 months after cyber risk was ‘escalated’
Department director admits Welsh capital’s council still trying to get heads around threat of dark web leaks First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2025/03/28/cardiff_childrens_chief_says_city/
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5 ways federal agencies can reduce cyber risks from tech debt
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/perspective/5-ways-federal-agencies-can-reduce-cyber-risks-from-tech-debt
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BSidesLV24 IATC Cybersec And Ai Risk Management Challenges For The Next Generation Of Public Safety Systems
Authors/Presenters: Raymond Sheh Our sincere appreciation to BSidesLV, and the Presenters/Authors for publishing their erudite Security BSidesLV24 content. Originating from the conference’s events located at the Tuscany Suites & Casino; and via the organizations YouTube channel. Permalink First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/03/bsideslv24-iatc-cybersec-and-ai-risk-management-challenges-for-the-next-generation-of-public-safety-systems/
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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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The State of Human Risk – Sicherheitsexperten erwarten die Ausnutzung von Kollaborationstools
Tags: riskFirst seen on security-insider.de Jump to article: www.security-insider.de/state-of-human-risk-report-risiken-kollaborationstools-a-d0d0e798a90c79cd827d18f2051896ab/
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Cyberangriffe auf die Wasserversorgung: Eine unterschätzte Bedrohung
Cyberangriffe auf die Wasserinfrastruktur gefährden nicht nur die öffentliche Gesundheit, sondern haben auch massive wirtschaftliche Auswirkungen. Die Risiken beschränken sich dabei nicht nur auf Betriebsunterbrechungen First seen on infopoint-security.de Jump to article: www.infopoint-security.de/cyberangriffe-auf-die-wasserversorgung-eine-unterschaetzte-bedrohung/a40289/
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Risiko für Netzstabilität: Gefährliche Sicherheitslücken in PV-Systemen entdeckt
Tags: riskForscher haben Sicherheitslücken in PV-Systemen untersucht und dabei auch neue gefunden. Sie warnen vor folgenschweren Angriffen auf die Netzstabilität. First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/risiko-fuer-netzstabilitaet-gefaehrliche-sicherheitsluecken-in-pv-systemen-entdeckt-2503-194779.html
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Solar power gear vulnerable to remote sabotage
Security flaws underscore the risk of cyber threat actors commandeering parts of the electric grid. First seen on cybersecuritydive.com Jump to article: www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/solar-power-gear-vulnerable-remote-sabotage/743806/
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How to create an effective crisis communication plan
Tags: access, business, ciso, cloud, communications, corporate, cyber, cyberattack, cybersecurity, data, email, group, incident, incident response, infrastructure, mobile, monitoring, network, phone, risk, strategy, toolA crisis communications plan optimally prepares the company for all possible crisis scenarios. This includes clear rules of conduct and communication, prepared content, and secure communication channels and tools.Internet monitoring shows how the crisis is perceived in social networks and the media. Reputation-damaging publications can be identified early, and countermeasures can be initiated.Good communication in day-to-day business…
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Report: Personal info on federal judges is widely accessible online, leading to safety risks
More than half of U.S. appellate court judges examined in a recent study were shown to have their personal data, including home addresses, phone numbers, names of relatives and case rulings, listed on people search sites. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/personal-info-on-judges-widely-available-online
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Trump’s ‘preparedness’ executive order would shift cyber defense burden where it doesn’t belong, experts say
The order says state and local governments should “own” addressing risks like cyberattacks. It’s a mismatch when a small town goes up against China, experts countered. First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/trump-executive-order-cybersecurity-state-local-impact/
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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…