Tag: risk
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Forcepoint Enhances Data Security With Getvisibility AI Buy
GetVisibility’s AI Mesh Integration Bolsters Data Classification, Risk Management. Forcepoint is buying Getvisibility to integrate its AI mesh technology, boosting data classification and risk assessment capabilities. The purchase fortifies Forcepoint’s cybersecurity solutions for highly regulated industries, with full integration expected by year-end pending regulatory approval. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/forcepoint-enhances-data-security-getvisibility-ai-buy-a-27679
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Researcher Hacks Embedded Devices to Uncover Firmware Secrets
In a recent exploration of embedded device hacking, a researcher demonstrated how to extract firmware from flash memory using the flashrom tool. This process is crucial for understanding device operation and identifying potential vulnerabilities. However, it involves risks that can damage the equipment if not executed carefully. The Importance of Firmware Extraction Firmware is essential…
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Data-Driven Analysis With a Managed CRQ Platform – Kovrr
Articles related to cyber risk quantification, cyber risk management, and cyber resilience. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/03/data-driven-analysis-with-a-managed-crq-platform-kovrr/
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Android Zygote Injection Flaw Lets Attackers Execute Code Gain Elevated Privileges
A significant vulnerability in the Android operating system, identified as CVE-2024-31317, has been discovered, allowing attackers to exploit the Zygote process for system-wide code execution and privilege escalation. This flaw affects devices running Android 11 or older, highlighting a critical security risk in the Android ecosystem. Background and Vulnerability Details The Zygote process is a…
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Billions of Devices at Risk of Hacking Impersonation Due to Hidden Commands
Researchers warn these commands could be exploited to manipulate memory, impersonate devices, and bypass security controls. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/esp32-hidden-commands-hacking-risk/
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Quantum leap: Passwords in the new era of computing security
Quantum computing threatens to break traditional encryption, putting sensitive data at risk. Learn more from Specops Software about the risks of quantum computing and how to prepare for them. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/quantum-leap-passwords-in-the-new-era-of-computing-security/
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How CISOs are tackling cyber security challenges
Security chiefs at the recent Gartner Security and Risk Management Summit in Sydney share insights on navigating board communication, organisational resilience and the importance of understanding business needs First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366620535/How-CISOs-are-tackling-cyber-security-challenges
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Commvault Webserver Vulnerability Poses Cybersecurity Risk, Urging Immediate Action
Commvault, a leading provider of data protection and management solutions, has recently addressed a critical flaw affecting its webserver software. This Webserver vulnerability, if left unchecked, could have allowed attackers to gain full control over systems running affected versions of Commvault’s software. The flaw impacts both Linux and Windows platforms, posing a substantial risk to…
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The Invisible Battlefield Behind LLM Security Crisis
Overview In recent years, with the wide application of open-source LLMs such as DeepSeek and Ollama, global enterprises are accelerating the private deployment of LLMs. This wave not only improves the efficiency of enterprises, but also increases the risk of data security leakage. According to NSFOCUS Xingyun Lab, from January to February 2025 alone, five…The…
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CISOs and CIOs forge vital partnerships for business success
Tags: advisory, ai, attack, breach, business, ceo, cio, ciso, cloud, communications, corporate, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, finance, firewall, framework, ibm, infrastructure, resilience, risk, risk-management, service, strategy, technology, threatVikram Nafde, EVP and CIO, Webster Bank Webster BankAs is the case at many companies, Webster Bank’s CISO Patty Voight reports into the CIO. While there is a direct line between the executive functions, Nafde says the structure is collaborative, not hierarchical, a significant evolution as the intensity of threats escalate, raising the bar for…
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Breaking Down the AMD Zen Microcode Flaw: Bug Hunters Investigate Signature Validation Issue
A recent vulnerability analysis made by the Google Bug Hunters team reveals an important flaw in the microcode signature validation process for AMD Zen processors. This AMD Zen processor vulnerability, which was publicly disclosed in February 2025, sheds light on potential risks associated with AMD’s microcode patching mechanism”, a process that allows the company to…
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New Apache Traffic Server Flaws Allow Malformed Request Exploits
The Apache Software Foundation has disclosed several vulnerabilities affecting its Traffic Server software. These vulnerabilities allow malicious actors to exploit malformed requests and access control list (ACL) issues, posing serious security risks to users. The vulnerabilities, identified by CVE numbersCVE-2024-38311,CVE-2024-56195,CVE-2024-56196, andCVE-2024-56202, havebeen reported byvarious researchers and affect multiple versions of the Apache Traffic Server. Description…
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Akamai Defenders’ Guide 2025 – Das Risiko für einen schweren Sicherheitsvorfall steigt
First seen on security-insider.de Jump to article: www.security-insider.de/ki-gesteuerte-hackerangriffe-sicherheitsstrategien-a-d91e216a41e2f4dffc917e14ffe6be8e/
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How to safely dispose of old tech without leaving a security risk
Every year, millions of old tech are thrown away due to age, malfunctions, or to make way for new ones, which creates security risks related to the data on these devices. The … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/03/10/old-tech-dispose-security-risk/
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Cyberangriff auf ein staatliches Rüstungsunternehmen in Argentinien
Cyberattack on Military Manufacturing, Security Risk and Official Silence First seen on agendamalvinas.com.ar Jump to article: agendamalvinas.com.ar/en/noticia/ciberataque-a-fabricaciones-militares-riesgo-de-seguridad-y-silencio-oficial
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How can NHI risks be reduced without compromising system performance?
Are your Non-Human Identities (NHIs) and Secrets effectively managed? NHIs and Secrets have emerged as crucial elements. However, the question looms: are these entities being effectively managed to reduce risks without compromising system performance? Understanding the Critical Role of NHIs and Secrets NHIs are machine identities used in cybersecurity, akin to digital passports that provide……
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BSides Exeter 2024 Keynote: Flushing Away Preconceptions Of Risk
Author/Presenter: Thom Langford Our thanks to Bsides Exeter, and the Presenters/Authors for publishing their timely Bsides Exeter Conference content. All brought to you via the organizations YouTube channel. Permalink First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/03/bsides-exeter-2024-keynote-flushing-away-preconceptions-of-risk/
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How do I prioritize NHI risks in boardroom discussions?
Why is Risk Prioritization of Non-Human Identities Essential in Boardroom Discussions? Cybersecurity continues to command greater attention in organizational hierarchies, understanding the significance of Non-Human Identities (NHIs) risk prioritization becomes crucial. NHIs, defined as machine identities used in cybersecurity, provide a unique identifier similar to a passport. They play a monumental role in ensuring a……
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ISMG Editors: Is US Cyber Pause on Russia a Strategic Risk?
Also: the Recent Ransomware Surge, Crypto Reserve Controversy. In this week’s update, four ISMG editors discussed the recent surge in ransomware attacks, implications of the U.S. military’s pause on cyber operations against Russia, and President Trump’s bold but controversial plan to create a national cryptocurrency reserve. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/ismg-editors-us-cyber-pause-on-russia-strategic-risk-a-27672
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Cybersecurity Snapshot: CSA Outlines Data Security Challenges and Best Practices, While ISACA Offers Tips To Retain IT Pros
Tags: advisory, ai, awareness, banking, best-practice, business, cloud, compliance, corporate, crime, crypto, cve, cyber, cybercrime, cybersecurity, data, defense, exploit, extortion, finance, fraud, governance, government, group, healthcare, infrastructure, iot, jobs, mail, malicious, microsoft, mitigation, monitoring, network, nis-2, privacy, qr, ransom, ransomware, regulation, resilience, risk, risk-assessment, risk-management, scam, service, strategy, technology, threat, tool, vmware, vulnerability, vulnerability-management, zero-dayCheck out best practices for shoring up data security and reducing cyber risk. Plus, get tips on how to improve job satisfaction among tech staff. Meanwhile, find out why Congress wants federal contractors to adopt vulnerability disclosure programs. And get the latest on cyber scams; zero-day vulnerabilities; and critical infrastructure security. Dive into six things…
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Zero-Days Put Tens of 1,000s of Orgs at Risk for VM Escape Attacks
More than 41,000 ESXi instances remain vulnerable to a critical VMware vulnerability, one of three that Broadcom disclosed earlier this week. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/remote-workforce/zero-days-risk-vm-escape-attacks
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Managing security in the AI age
Gartner experts offer guidance on harnessing AI’s power while mitigating its risks, from managing shadow AI to implementing security controls and policies First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366620437/Managing-security-in-the-AI-age
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Critical DrayTek Router Vulnerabilities Expose Devices to RCE Attacks
Tags: attack, conference, cyber, firmware, office, rce, remote-code-execution, risk, router, vulnerabilityA recent security analysis of Draytek Vigor routers has uncovered severe vulnerabilities that could allow attackers to hijack devices, execute arbitrary code, and bypass critical security controls. These findings, disclosed by researchers at DEFCON 32 HHV and Ekoparty 2024, highlight systemic risks in widely used small office/home office (SOHO) routers due to outdated firmware, weak…
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BSI veröffentlicht neue Sicherheitsanforderungen für Datenbanksysteme
Die neuen BSI-Anforderungen gelten sowohl für relationale als auch NoSQL-Datenbanksysteme und berücksichtigen alle Betriebsarten.Das Bundesamt für Sicherheit in der Informationstechnik (BSI) hat die Version 1.0 seiner Eckpunkte der IT-Sicherheitsanforderungen für Datenbanksysteme veröffentlicht. Die Dokumente basieren BSI-Angaben zufolge auf einer umfassenden Analyse verschiedener Typen von Datenbankmanagementsystemen. Ein zentrales Prinzip der Eckpunkte ist ‘Security by Default”. Hiermit…
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Mangelhafte Cybersicherheit im Gesundheitswesen
Tags: access, ai, chatgpt, compliance, cyberattack, cyersecurity, data, endpoint, exploit, HIPAA, insurance, ransomware, resilience, risk, service, usa, vpn, vulnerability, vulnerability-management, windows15 Prozent der Endgeräte im Gesundheitssektor haben keine oder nicht-übereinstimmente Sicherheits- und Risikokontrollen.Laut dem aktuellen Horizon Report 2025 wurden im Jahr 2024 weltweit 183 Millionen Patientendaten kompromittiert. Das ist ein Anstieg von neun Prozent im Vergleich zum Vorjahr. Doch weshalb fällt es für Gesundheitseinrichtungen so schwer, sich ausreichend vor Ransomware-Angriffen zu schützen?Um das herauszufinden, hat…
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New AI Protection from Google Cloud Tackles AI Risks, Threats, and Compliance
Google Cloud’s AI Protection helps discover AI inventory, secure AI assets, and manage threats with detect, investigate, and respond capabilities. The post New AI Protection from Google Cloud Tackles AI Risks, Threats, and Compliance appeared first on SecurityWeek. First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/new-ai-protection-from-google-cloud-tackles-ai-risks-threats-and-compliance/
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Elastic Issues Urgent Update for Critical Kibana Vulnerability Exposing Remote Code Execution Risk
Elastic has released a critical security update to address a vulnerability in Kibana, a widely used data visualization and analysis tool for Elasticsearch. This Kibana vulnerability, identified as CVE-2025-25012, could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems, posing a severe threat to organizations using Kibana. The vulnerability, categorized under the CVSS scoring system…