Tag: risk
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Securing AI’s new frontier: Visibility, governance, and mitigating compliance risks
In this Help Net Security interview, Niv Braun, CEO at Noma Security, discusses the difficulties security teams face due to the fragmented nature of AI processes, tools, and … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2024/12/04/niv-braun-noma-security-data-ai-lifecycle/
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BlackBerry Highlights Rising Software Supply Chain Risks in Malaysia
Tags: access, ai, attack, breach, ceo, ciso, communications, compliance, cyber, cyberattack, cybersecurity, data, detection, espionage, finance, framework, government, infrastructure, intelligence, international, Internet, iot, malware, mobile, monitoring, phishing, ransomware, regulation, resilience, risk, skills, software, strategy, supply-chain, threat, tool, training, vulnerabilityIn 2024, BlackBerry unveiled new proprietary research, underscoring the vulnerability of software supply chains in Malaysia and around the world.According to the study, 79% of Malaysian organizations reported cyberattacks or vulnerabilities in their software supply chains during the past 12 months, slightly exceeding the global average of 76%. Alarmingly, 81% of respondents revealed they had…
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70% of open-source components are poorly or no longer maintained
The geographic distribution of open-source contributions introduces geopolitical risks that organizations must urgently consider, especially with rising nation-state attacks, … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2024/12/04/open-source-contributions-risks/
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65% of office workers bypass cybersecurity to boost productivity
High-risk access exists throughout the workplace, in almost every job role, proving that the time has come for organizations to re-think the way they protect their workforce, … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2024/12/04/employees-privileged-access-security-risk/
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First-ever Linux UEFI bootkit turns out to be student project
Tags: antivirus, attack, authentication, awareness, computer, conference, cybersecurity, firmware, linux, malicious, malware, microsoft, risk, software, technology, threat, training, update, windowsBootkitty, a recently discovered boot-level UEFI rootkit for Linux, was evidently created by students participating in a cybersecurity training program at the South Korean Information Technology Research Institute (KITRI).The bootkit, found and analyzed by researchers from antivirus vendor ESET last week, showed signs of being a proof of concept rather than production-ready malware. Nevertheless, the…
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First-ever Linux UEFI bootkit turns out to be research project
Tags: antivirus, attack, authentication, awareness, computer, conference, cybersecurity, firmware, linux, malicious, malware, microsoft, risk, software, technology, threat, training, update, windowsBootkitty, a recently discovered boot-level UEFI rootkit for Linux, was evidently created by students participating in a cybersecurity training program at the South Korean Information Technology Research Institute (KITRI).The bootkit, found and analyzed by researchers from antivirus vendor ESET last week, showed signs of being a proof of concept rather than production-ready malware. Nevertheless, the…
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16 Zero-Days Uncovered in Fuji Electric Monitoring Software
Flaws in Fuji’s Tellus and V-Server Software Pose Risks to Critical Infrastructure. Security researchers have uncovered 16 zero-day vulnerabilities in Japanese equipment manufacturer Fuji Electric’s Tellus and V-Server remote monitoring software that enable attackers to execute malicious code in devices commonly used by utilities and other critical infrastructure providers. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to…
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US critical infrastructure, military at risk of Chinese LiDAR tech compromise
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/us-critical-infrastructure-military-at-risk-of-chinese-lidar-tech-compromise
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Cyber-Unsafe Employees Increasingly Put Orgs at Risk
Too much access and privilege, plus a host of unsafe cyber practices, plague most workplaces, and the introduction of tools like GenAI will only make things worse. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/vulnerabilities-threats/cyber-unsafe-employees-orgs-risk
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PEFT-As-An-Attack, Jailbreaking Language Models For Malicious Prompts
Federated Parameter-Efficient Fine-Tuning (FedPEFT) is a technique that combines parameter-efficient fine-tuning (PEFT) with federated learning (FL) to improve the efficiency and privacy of training large language models (PLMs) on specific tasks. However, this approach introduces a new security risk called >>PEFT-as-an-Attack
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Ransomware’s Grip on Healthcare
Until C-level executives fully understand potential threats and implement effective mitigation strategies, healthcare organizations will remain vulnerable and at risk of disruption. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cyberattacks-data-breaches/ransomware-grip-healthcare
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Severity Of Risk Facing The UK Is Widely Underestimated
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KnowBe4 Releases the Latest Phishing Trends in Q3 2024 Phishing Report, With QR Code Phishing on the Rise
KnowBe4, the world-renowned cybersecurity platform that comprehensively addresses human risk management, today released its Q3 2024 Phishing Report. This quarter’s findings reveal the most frequently clicked email subjects in simulated phishing tests, demonstrating the continued efficacy of HR and IT-related phishing attempts. KnowBe4’s Q3 2024 Phishing Report reveals that HR and IT-related phishing emails The…
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Cyber Agility Mandate Transforming InfoSec Programs to Meet Evolving Markets
Five steps to take that will allow the infosec team to reduce the risk of trailing the latest transformation changes. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2024/12/cyber-agility-mandate-transforming-infosec-programs-to-meet-evolving-markets/
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SmokeLoader picks up ancient MS Office bugs to pack fresh credential stealer
Threat actors are using a well-known modular malware loader, SmokeLoader, to exploit known Microsoft Office vulnerabilities and steal sensitive browser credentials.The loader which runs a framework to deploy multiple malware modules, was observed by Fortinet’s FortiGuard Labs in attacks targeting manufacturing, healthcare, and IT companies in Taiwan.”SmokeLoader, known for its ability to deliver other malicious…
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Severity of the risk facing the UK is widely underestimated, NCSC annual review warns
National cyber emergencies increased threefold this year First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2024/12/03/ncsc_annual_review/
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The Decentralized SaaS Adoption Trend: Why This Poses a Risk to Organizations and Identities
When departments independently adopt SaaS applications, the security team often loses visibility and control, making these environments highly vulnerable to attacks. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2024/12/the-decentralized-saas-adoption-trend-why-this-poses-a-risk-to-organizations-and-identities/
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EU enacts new laws to strengthen cybersecurity defenses and coordination
Tags: ai, compliance, cyber, cybersecurity, data, defense, framework, healthcare, infrastructure, law, network, penetration-testing, privacy, regulation, risk, service, soc, technology, threat, vulnerabilityThe European Union has enacted two new laws to bolster its cybersecurity defenses and coordination mechanisms. The measures, part of the cybersecurity legislative package, include the Cyber Solidarity Act and amendments to the Cybersecurity Act (CSA).These steps aim to improve the EU’s ability to detect, prepare for, and respond to cyber threats while fostering uniformity…
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China Is Outpacing US in Critical Tech Research Investments
Experts Warn China’s Tech Rise Could Reshape Global Cybersecurity and Warfare. China has surged past the United States in critical technology research, according to a recent report published by the Australian Strategic Policy Institute. Experts warn the shift could have profound global implications, including risks to U.S. cybersecurity, innovation and global leadership. First seen on…
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China Is Beating US in Critical Tech Research Investments
Experts Warn China’s Tech Rise Could Reshape Global Cybersecurity and Warfare. China has surged past the United States in critical technology research, according to a recent report published by the Australian Strategic Policy Institute. Experts warn the shift could have profound global implications, including risks to U.S. cybersecurity, innovation and global leadership. First seen on…
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Thales stellt seine Data Risk Intelligence-Lösung vor
In der modernen digitalen Landschaft stehen Unternehmen vor der Herausforderung, die Sicherheit über eine ständig wachsende Angriffsfläche zu verwalten und gleichzeitig die Einhaltung gesetzlicher Standards zu gewährleisten. First seen on infopoint-security.de Jump to article: www.infopoint-security.de/thales-stellt-seine-data-risk-intelligence-loesung-vor/a39121/
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CIO POV: Building trust in cyberspace
Tags: access, ai, attack, best-practice, business, cio, cisa, cloud, cyber, data, deep-fake, encryption, framework, GDPR, group, identity, infrastructure, intelligence, Internet, mfa, mitre, nist, privacy, regulation, resilience, risk, service, software, strategy, technology, threat, tool, update, windowsTrust lies at the heart of every relationship, transaction, and encounter. Yet in cyberspace”, where we work, live, learn, and play”, trust can become elusive.Since the dawn of the internet nearly 50 years ago, we’ve witnessed incredible digital transformations paired with increasingly formidable threats. Knowing who and what to trust has become so difficult that…
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Why identity security is your best companion for uncharted compliance challenges
Tags: access, ai, attack, authentication, automation, business, cloud, compliance, control, cyberattack, cybersecurity, data, detection, exploit, finance, framework, GDPR, governance, government, healthcare, HIPAA, identity, india, law, least-privilege, mitigation, monitoring, privacy, regulation, risk, risk-management, service, strategy, supply-chain, technology, threat, tool, zero-trustIn today’s rapidly evolving global regulatory landscape, new technologies, environments, and threats are heightening cybersecurity and data privacy concerns. In the last year, governing bodies have taken significant steps to enact stricter compliance measures”, and more than ever, they are focusing on identity-related threats.Some notable changes include: The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)…
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UK cyber chief warns country is ‘widely underestimating’ risks from cyberattacks
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UK underestimates threat of cyber-attacks from hostile states and gangs, says security chief
New head of National Cyber Security Centre to warn of risk to infrastructure in first major speech<ul><li><a href=”https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2024/dec/03/russia-can-turn-the-lights-off-how-the-uk-is-preparing-for-cyberwar”>How Britain is preparing for cyberwar</li></ul>The UK is underestimating the severity of the online threat it faces from hostile states and criminal gangs, the country’s cybersecurity chief will warn.Richard Horne, the head of GCHQ’s National Cyber Security Centre,…
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China Beating US in Critical Technology Research Investments
Experts Warn China’s Tech Rise Could Reshape Global Cybersecurity and Warfare. China has surged past the United States in critical technology research, according to a recent report published by the Australian Strategic Policy Institute, as experts warn the shift could have profound global implications, including risks to U.S. cybersecurity, innovation and global leadership. First seen…
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Hundreds of UK Ministry of Defence passwords found circulating on the dark web
Tags: 2fa, access, attack, authentication, banking, breach, credentials, cyber, cybercrime, cybersecurity, dark-web, data, data-breach, email, government, hacker, intelligence, iraq, login, malware, mfa, password, phishing, risk, russia, theft, warfareThe login credentials of nearly 600 employees accessing a key British Ministry of Defence (MOD) employee portal have been discovered circulating on the dark web in the last four years, it has been reported.According to the i news site, the stolen credentials were for the MOD’s Defence Gateway website, a non-classified portal used by employees…