Tag: risk
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Russia plotting to use AI to enhance cyber-attacks against UK, minister will warn
Pat McFadden will tell a Nato conference on Monday that Russia could knock out the UK’s electricity gridRussia and other adversaries of the UK are trying to use artificial intelligence to enhance cyber-attacks against the nation’s infrastructure, the cabinet minister Pat McFadden will warn at a Nato conference in London on Monday.The chancellor of the…
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Public developer spats put bcachefs at risk in Linux
Fisticuffs in FOSS-land! Fancy file system’s future fraught! First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2024/11/22/bcachefs_linux/
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Is Cyber Threat Intelligence Worthless?
I was recently asked “What do intelligence reports do? They appear worthless!” I found the question both funny and ironic. Unfortunately, I had to gently deliver some uncomfortable news. There is a fundamental difference between intelligence and the ability to apply it effectively to make better decisions. Intelligence is the distillation and organization of…
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NIST IoT Device Security Framework to Get an Update
Revised Framework to Address Emerging IoT Risks and Technologies. The U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology plans to revise its Internet of Things cybersecurity framework to address evolving risks posed by emerging technologies and use cases, such as AI and immersive tech. The proposed updates will broaden the focus to entire product ecosystems. First…
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Leaky Cybersecurity Holes Put Water Systems at Risk
At least 97 major water systems in the US have serious cybersecurity vulnerabilities and compliance issues, raising concerns that cyberattacks could disrupt businesses, industry, and the lives of millions of citizens. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/vulnerabilities-threats/leaky-cybersecurity-holes-water-systems-risk
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Going Beyond Secure by Demand
Secure by Demand offers a starting point for third-party risk management teams, but they need to take the essential step of using a mature software supply chain security solution to ensure they’re not blindly trusting a provider’s software. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/vulnerabilities-threats/going-beyond-secure-by-demand
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Cybersecurity Snapshot: Prompt Injection and Data Disclosure Top OWASP’s List of Cyber Risks for GenAI LLM Apps
Tags: access, advisory, ai, application-security, attack, backup, best-practice, breach, cisa, cloud, computer, cve, cyber, cyberattack, cybercrime, cybersecurity, data, exploit, extortion, firewall, framework, governance, government, group, guide, Hardware, incident, incident response, infrastructure, injection, intelligence, Internet, LLM, malicious, microsoft, mitigation, mitre, monitoring, network, nist, office, open-source, powershell, privacy, ransomware, regulation, risk, risk-management, russia, service, skills, software, sql, strategy, supply-chain, tactics, technology, theft, threat, tool, update, vulnerability, vulnerability-management, windowsDon’t miss OWASP’s update to its “Top 10 Risks for LLMs” list. Plus, the ranking of the most harmful software weaknesses is out. Meanwhile, critical infrastructure orgs have a new framework for using AI securely. And get the latest on the BianLian ransomware gang and on the challenges of protecting water and transportation systems against…
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The Scale of Geoblocking by Nation
Interesting analysis: We introduce and explore a little-known threat to digital equality and freedomwebsites geoblocking users in response to political risks from sanctions. U.S. policy prioritizes internet freedom and access to information in repressive regimes. Clarifying distinctions between free and paid websites, allowing trunk cables to repressive states, enforcing transparency in geoblocking, and removing ambiguity…
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Non-Human Identity Security Strategy for a Zero Trust Architecture
Explore NIST-backed guidance on securing Non-Human Identites, reducing risks, and aligning with zero trust principles in cloud-native infrastructures. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2024/11/non-human-identity-security-strategy-for-a-zero-trust-architecture/
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JFrog zeigt proaktive Schritte gegen Schwachstelle im userinfo-Segment
CVE-2024-10524 verdeutlicht eindrucksvoll die Risiken, die selbst in etablierten Softwareabhängigkeiten schlummern, und betont die Notwendigkeit gründlicher Sicherheitsprüfungen auch für vertrauenswürdige Tools. First seen on infopoint-security.de Jump to article: www.infopoint-security.de/jfrog-zeigt-proaktive-schritte-gegen-schwachstelle-im-userinfo-segment/a39040/
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Risiko durch veraltete Kurz-URL-Formate Day-Schwachstelle in GNU Wget
First seen on security-insider.de Jump to article: www.security-insider.de/-cyberkriminelle-nutzen-sicherheitsluecke-gnu-wget-jfrog-untersucht-a-367f299da8293de7b06bf5a704b143d4/
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Disinformation campaigns pose risk to enterprise businesses
Spotting and stopping disinformation campaigns often involve multiple entities within an enterprise business, including security, marketing and social… First seen on techtarget.com Jump to article: www.techtarget.com/searchcio/news/366614376/Disinformation-campaigns-pose-risk-to-enterprise-businesses
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Securing the Foundation: The Critical Role of Hardware in Supply Chain Attacks
As enterprises increasingly focus on supply chain security, a critical yet often overlooked element remains: hardware security. Many organizations fail to address the risks associated with underlying hardware, either due to misconceptions or the perceived complexity of mitigation efforts. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2024/11/securing-the-foundation-the-critical-role-of-hardware-in-supply-chain-attacks/
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British Lawmakers Leery of Losing EU Adequacy Status
Lawmakers Expressed Concerns Over Proposed Data Use and Access Bill. British lawmakers sought assurances Tuesday from the U.K. government that proposed data use reform legislation will not cause the country to lose its data-sharing rights with the European Union. Lawmakers also warned about potential AI risks arising from the bill. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump…
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Cloud Security Startup Wiz to Acquire Dazz in Risk Management Play
Dazz’s remediation engine will boost risk management in Wiz’s cloud security portfolio. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cloud-security/cloud-security-startup-wiz-to-acquire-dazz-in-risk-management-play
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CISA Red Team Finds Alarming Critical Infrastructure Risks
Tags: cisa, cyber, defense, detection, endpoint, infrastructure, network, RedTeam, risk, vulnerabilityRed Team Finds Vulnerabilities in Critical Infrastructure Org’s Security Framework. The U.S., cyber defense agency is urging critical infrastructure operators to learn from the experience of a volunteer read teaming test and not rely too heavily on host-based endpoint detection and response solutions at the expense of network layer protections. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump…
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ePA für alle: Daten für die Forschung und das Risiko trägt der Patient
Tags: riskFirst seen on datensicherheit.de Jump to article: www.datensicherheit.de/epa-2025-daten-uebergabe-forschung-risiko-uebernahme-patient
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Five Cyber Agencies Sound Alarm About Active Directory Attacks: Beyond the Basics
Tags: access, attack, authentication, cloud, compliance, control, credentials, cyber, cybersecurity, data, defense, detection, exploit, framework, iam, identity, infrastructure, intelligence, least-privilege, login, mfa, microsoft, monitoring, password, risk, service, software, strategy, tactics, threat, tool, update, vulnerabilityA landmark global report emphasizes 17 attack techniques against Microsoft Active Directory and cautions organizations to step up protections. In the second of our two-part series, we take you beyond the basics to highlight three key areas to focus on. The landmark report Detecting and Mitigating Active Directory Compromises, released in September by cybersecurity agencies…
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Building and Enhancing OT/ICS Security Programs Through Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC)
Operational Technology (OT) and Industrial Control Systems (ICS) are critical components of many industries, especially those within the 16 critical… First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2024/11/building-and-enhancing-ot-ics-security-programs-through-governance-risk-and-compliance-grc/
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Security awareness and training is a method, not an outcome
In 2024, the idea of human risk management shifted from concept to reality as;frustrated CISOs;looked;for solutions;beyond security awareness and training;to make real change.; First seen on cybersecuritydive.com Jump to article: www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/security-awareness-training-strategy/733468/
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The Dangerous Blend of Phishing for Government IDs and Facial Recognition Video
In an era where online convenience has become the norm, the risk of identity theft through scam websites has surged. The potential for exploitation grows as more services transition to conducting business online. These sites pose a significant risk to personal security and undermine public trust in the digital infrastructure we have in place. A…
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How Can PR Protect Companies During a Cyberattack?
When a cybersecurity incident occurs, it’s not just IT systems and data that are at risk, a company’s reputation is on the line, too. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cyberattacks-data-breaches/how-can-pr-protect-companies-during-a-cyberattack-
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Privacy-focused mobile phone launches for high-risk individuals
The mobile company Cape’s Android-based phone complies with U.S. law but claims to offer a higher degree of privacy for users. First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/cape-phone-privacy-calea-tracking/
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Wiz acquires Dazz for $450M to expand its cybersecurity platform
Wiz, one of the most talked-about names in the world of cybersecurity, is making a significant acquisition to expand its product reach in cloud security, particularly with developers. It is buying Dazz, a specialist in security remediation and risk management. Sources tell us the deal is valued at $450 million in a mix of cash…
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BianLian Ransomware Group Adopts New Tactics, Posing Significant Risk
The BianLian ransomware group has shifted exclusively to exfiltration-based extortion and is deploying multiple new TTPs for initial access and persistence First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/bianlian-ransomware-new-tactics/
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10 Most Impactful PAM Use Cases for Enhancing Organizational Security
Privileged access management (PAM) plays a pivotal role in building a strong security strategy. PAM empowers you to significantly reduce cybersecurity risks, gain tighter control over privileged access, achieve regulatory compliance, and reduce the burden on your IT team. As an established provider of a PAM solution, we’ve witnessed firsthand how PAM transforms organizational security.…
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Cyber Threats in Australia: Insights from the Annual Cyber Threat Report 2023-2024
The Annual Cyber Threat Report 2023-2024 has shared crucial insights into the current state of cybersecurity in Australia, detailing the ongoing risks and challenges faced by businesses, individuals, and critical sectors. First seen on thecyberexpress.com Jump to article: thecyberexpress.com/annual-cyber-threat-report-2023-2024/