Tag: risk
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New PyPI project archiving system aims to curb open-source security risks
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/new-pypi-project-archiving-system-aims-to-curb-open-source-security-risks
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The Secret to Your Artifactory: Inside The Attacker Kill-Chain
Artifactory token leaks are not the most common, but they pose significant risks, exposing sensitive assets and enabling supply chain attacks. This article explores the dangers of leaked tokens and proposes mitigation strategies, including token scoping and implementing least privilege policies. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/02/the-secret-to-your-artifactory-inside-the-attacker-kill-chain/
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US SEC Misses the Mark With Materiality Reporting – Kovrr
Articles related to cyber risk quantification, cyber risk management, and cyber resilience. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/02/us-sec-misses-the-mark-with-materiality-reporting-kovrr/
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Riot raises $30 million for its cybersecurity product suite focused on employees
French startup Riot has raised a $30 million Series B round after reaching $10 million in annual revenue in 2024. Originally focused on educating employees about cybersecurity risks, the company now wants to go one step further and nudge employees so that they minimize their attack surface. Left Lane Capital is leading today’s round with…
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Elon Musk ‘s DOGE team granted ‘full access’ to sensitive Treasury systems. What are the risks?
US Sen. Ron Wyden warns of national security risks after Elon Musk ‘s DOGE was given full access to sensitive Treasury systems. Sen. Ron Wyden warned of national security risks after Elon Musk ‘s team, Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), was granted full access to a sensitive U.S. Treasury payments system. Sen. Ron Wyden stated…
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NVIDIA GPU Display Drivers Vulnerability Lets Attackers Access Files Remotely
NVIDIA has issued a critical security update to address multiple vulnerabilities in its GPU Display Driver and vGPU software, affecting both Windows and Linux systems. These vulnerabilities, disclosed in January 2025, pose risks such as denial of service (DoS), data tampering, information disclosure, and even code execution. Users are strongly advised to update their drivers…
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39% of IT leaders fear major incident due to excessive workloads
Enterprise security operations teams find themselves stretched thin and contending with an escalating cyber threat landscape today. Many are understaffed and underfunded, leaving CISOs on edge about the consequences for the enterprise, and their careers.A recent survey from Adaptavist about fallout from last summer’s CrowdStrike outage found that two out of five (39%) IT leaders…
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Risiken, Exploits und Abwehrmaßnahmen – Die fortlaufende Entwicklung von Ransomware
First seen on security-insider.de Jump to article: www.security-insider.de/ransomware-herausforderungen-schwachstellen-abwehrmassnahmen-a-67e4095f3e7152343001548ab58a08f1/
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The CISO’s role in advancing innovation in cybersecurity
Tags: access, advisory, ai, attack, best-practice, business, ceo, ciso, conference, cyber, cybersecurity, finance, network, phone, risk, startup, strategy, technology, threat, toolCybersecurity leaders have an advantage when it comes to innovation given their front seat facing new and old threats. That is why many CISOs are playing an active role in shaping emerging solutions, which also gives them a clear understanding of where current solutions fall short.”CISOs can play a part in supporting innovation by shaping…
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The Big Short on Cybersecurity
How to communicate risk to executives First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2025/01/31/the_big_short_on_cybersecurity/
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Microsoft Advertisers Account Hacked Using Malicious Google Ads
Tags: attack, credentials, cyber, cybercrime, cybersecurity, exploit, google, login, malicious, malware, microsoft, network, phishing, riskCybersecurity experts have uncovered a sophisticated phishing campaign targeting Microsoft advertising accounts. The attack, orchestrated through malicious Google Ads, aims to steal login credentials of users accessing Microsoft’s advertising platform. This incident highlights the growing risk of malvertising, where cybercriminals exploit legitimate ad networks to deceive users. How the Attack Works The phishing campaign leverages…
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SECURITY AFFAIRS MALWARE NEWSLETTER ROUND 31
Security Affairs Malware newsletter includes a collection of the best articles and research on malware in the international landscape. ESXi Ransomware Attacks: Stealthy Persistence through SSH Tunneling MintsLoader: StealC and BOINC Delivery Cloud Ransomware Developments – The Risks of Customer-Managed Keys New TorNet backdoor seen in widespread campaign Active Exploitation: New Aquabot Variant Phones Home…
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Senator warns of national security risks after Elon Musk’s DOGE granted ‘full access’ to sensitive Treasury systems
U.S. senator says Musk’s access to Treasury systems represents a “national security risk.” First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2025/02/01/senator-warns-of-national-security-risks-after-elon-musks-doge-granted-full-access-to-sensitive-treasury-systems/
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5 Encrypted Attack Predictions for 2025
Tags: access, ai, apt, attack, automation, cloud, communications, computer, computing, control, cryptography, cyber, cyberattack, cybercrime, data, data-breach, defense, detection, email, encryption, exploit, government, group, india, infrastructure, intelligence, Internet, malicious, malware, network, phishing, ransomware, risk, service, tactics, technology, threat, update, vpn, zero-trustThe cyberthreat landscape of 2024 was rife with increasingly sophisticated threats, and encryption played a pivotal role”, a staggering 87.2% of threats were hidden in TLS/SSL traffic. The Zscaler cloud blocked 32.1 billion attempted encrypted attacks, a clear demonstration of the growing risk posed by cybercriminals leveraging encryption to evade detection. ThreatLabz reported that malware…
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The Network Security Business System of Low-altitude Economy
Previous post on security risks of low-altitude Economy: nsfocusglobal.com/security-risks-of-low-altitude-economy How to construct a comprehensive network security business system in the field of low-altitude economy? The purpose of network data security is to prevent leakage, resist attack and protect system and privacy. The operation of the low-altitude connection system contains massive information and data, so it…The…
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Integrating onboarding and security awareness training for employees
Onboarding new employees into an organization is an exciting time, but it also presents security challenges. Ensuring that new hires understand cybersecurity risks from day one First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/01/integrating-onboarding-and-security-awareness-training-for-employees/
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Searchlight Cyber Bolsters Threat Intel With Assetnote Buy
Expanded Attack Surface Management Prowess Fuels Real-Time Vulnerability Validation. The acquisition of Assetnote enables Searchlight Cyber to provide more proactive cyber risk detection. By integrating Assetnote’s active vulnerability validation with Searchlight’s darkweb intelligence, customers receive more accurate threat prioritization and faster response capabilities. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/searchlight-cyber-bolsters-threat-intel-assetnote-buy-a-27399
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Why API Security is Essential for the Hospitality Sector: Safeguarding Your Guests and Your Rewards
Trust is the cornerstone of the hospitality industry. Guests rely on you to safeguard their personal data, payment information, and loyalty rewards. However, in today’s digital landscape, this trust faces constant risks. APIs, which serve as the unseen connections among various systems and applications, are particularly vulnerable to cyber threats. A single flaw can compromise…
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7 Tips for Strategically Saying ‘No’ in Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity can’t always be Department of No, but saying yes all the time is not the answer. Here is how to enable innovation gracefully without adding risk to the organization. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cybersecurity-operations/7-tips-for-strategically-saying-no-in-cybersecurity
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The Old Ways of Vendor Risk Management Are No Longer Good Enough
Managing third-party risk in the SaaS era demands a proactive, data-driven approach beyond checkbox compliance. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/vulnerabilities-threats/old-ways-vendor-risk-management-no-longer-good-enough
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Our Digital Footprints are Breadcrumbs for Mapping our Personal Behavior
The Government Accountability Office states that customers are usually unaware of the potential privacy risks and biases that arise from use of personal information. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/01/our-digital-footprints-are-breadcrumbs-for-mapping-our-personal-behavior/
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New Apple SLAP FLOP Side-Channel Attacks Let Attackers Steal Login Details From Browser
Researchers from the Georgia Institute of Technology and Ruhr University Bochum have uncovered two novel speculative execution attacks, named SLAP (Speculative Data Attacks via Load Address Prediction) and FLOP (Breaking the Apple M3 CPU via False Load Output Predictions). These vulnerabilities impact Apple Silicon chips, exposing critical security risks in devices built on the M2/A15…
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Uncover Hidden Browsing Threats: Get a Free Risk Assessment for GenAI, Identity, Web, and SaaS Risks
As GenAI tools and SaaS platforms become a staple component in the employee toolkit, the risks associated with data exposure, identity vulnerabilities, and unmonitored browsing behavior have skyrocketed. Learn how a complimentary LayerX risk assessment can help identify, assess, and address browsing and SaaS risks in your workplace. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article:…
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7 Tips for Strategically Saying No in Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity can’t always be Department of No, but saying yes all the time is not the answer. Here is how to enable innovation gracefully without adding risk to the organization. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cybersecurity-operations/7-tips-for-strategically-saying-no-in-cybersecurity
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CrowdStrike Highlights Magnitude of Insider Risk
The impetus for CrowdStrike’s new professional services came from last year’s Famous Chollima threat actors, which used fake IT workers to infiltrate organizations and steal data. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/insider-threats/crowdstrike-highlights-magnitude-of-insider-risk
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Sicherer und flexibler Cloud-Zugang für ‘RISE with SAP”
Zscaler offeriert ab sofort einen Zero-Trust-Network-Access (ZTNA) -Service an, der nativ in ‘RISE with SAP” integriert ist. Zscaler-Private-Access (ZPA) für SAP wird über die Zscaler-Zero-Trust-Exchange-Plattform bereitgestellt und ermöglicht SAP-Kunden mit bisher vor Ort vorgehaltenten ERP-Workloads eine vereinfachte und risikoarme Cloud-Migration, ohne die Komplexität und das Risiko herkömmlicher VPNs. Laut Zscalers waren […] First seen on…