Tag: risk
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Multiple Wireshark Vulnerabilities Allow Arbitrary Code Execution via Malformed Packets
The Wireshark Foundation has released version 4.6.5 of its widely used network protocol analyzer, addressing a massive wave of security vulnerabilities. This urgent update patches over 40 distinct security flaws, driven by a recent surge in AI-assisted vulnerability reports. The most critical bugs in this release allow for possible arbitrary code execution, elevating the risk…
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Shadow AI risks deepen as 31% of users get no employer training
Between one-fifth and one-third of workers use AI outside the influence and governance of the IT function, according to a global survey of 6,000 full-time employees at … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/05/01/shadow-ai-risks-it-oversight/
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Shadow AI risks deepen as 31% of users get no employer training
Between one-fifth and one-third of workers use AI outside the influence and governance of the IT function, according to a global survey of 6,000 full-time employees at … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/05/01/shadow-ai-risks-it-oversight/
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Bridging the gap: How to integrate Claude Security into the Tenable One Exposure Management Platform
Tags: ai, api, attack, business, cloud, data, flaw, governance, intelligence, risk, tool, update, vulnerabilityBridge the gap between AI-driven vulnerability discovery and prioritized remediation. Learn how to integrate Claude Security’s deep-logic analysis into Tenable One to unify your attack surface, eliminate noise, and focus on the risks that matter most. Key takeaways As frontier AI models like Claude accelerate the pace of vulnerability discovery, security programs must shift their…
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State CISOs Are Losing Confidence as AI Threats Surge
Tightening Budgets and AI-Enabled Attacks Stretch State Cyber Defenses. State CISO confidence has collapsed, with just 22% saying their data is protected from cyberthreats. The 2026 NASCIO-Deloitte study points to AI-enabled attacks, third-party vendor risk and the worst budget picture in years as states rethink how they defend public data. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump…
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State CISOs Are Losing Confidence as AI Threats Surge
Tightening Budgets and AI-Enabled Attacks Stretch State Cyber Defenses. State CISO confidence has collapsed, with just 22% saying their data is protected from cyberthreats. The 2026 NASCIO-Deloitte study points to AI-enabled attacks, third-party vendor risk and the worst budget picture in years as states rethink how they defend public data. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump…
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Socket Buys Secure Annex to Expand Supply-Chain Visibility
Combined Platform Spans Dependencies, Extensions, Developer Tools. Socket’s acquisition of Secure Annex extends software supply-chain security beyond open-source dependencies into browser and IDE extensions, addressing AI-driven development risks and fragmented visibility across modern developer workflows. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/socket-buys-secure-annex-to-expand-supply-chain-visibility-a-31562
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Copy Fail (CVE-2026-31431): Frequently asked questions about Linux kernel privilege escalation vulnerability
Tags: access, ai, attack, browser, cisa, cloud, container, crypto, cve, cybersecurity, data, exploit, flaw, infrastructure, kev, linux, mitigation, ransomware, risk, tool, update, vulnerabilityA flaw in the Linux kernel present since 2017 allows a local user to gain root access on virtually every major Linux distribution. A public exploit is available and reported to work reliably. Key Takeaways CVE-2026-31431 is a high severity local privilege escalation vulnerability in the Linux kernel reportedly affecting virtually every major distribution released…
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OpenAI Rolls Out ‘Advanced’ Security Mode for At-Risk Accounts
OpenAI is rolling out Advanced Account Security for people concerned that their ChatGPT or Codex accounts could be potential targets of phishing attacks. First seen on wired.com Jump to article: www.wired.com/story/openai-chatgpt-codex-advanced-account-security/
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Linux Kernel Flaw ‘Copy Fail’ Exposes Widespread Privilege Escalation Risk
A newly disclosed Linux kernel vulnerability is exposing a pathway for unprivileged users to gain full admin control on a wide range of systems. The flaw, identified as CVE-2026-31431 and dubbed Copy Fail, affects nearly all major Linux distros released over the past eight years. The issue stems from a logic error in the kernel’s..…
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AI Adoption Fuels Rise in Identity Attack Path Risk
A new SpecterOps report shows AI is driving identity risk, pushing organizations to prioritize attack path visibility and reduce exposure. First seen on esecurityplanet.com Jump to article: www.esecurityplanet.com/threats/ai-adoption-fuels-rise-in-identity-attack-path-risk/
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The Top 3 Ways Criminals Use AI in Cyber Attacks
AI-driven SaaS security risks grow fast. Here’s what to watch out for and how to prevent breaches. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/04/the-top-3-ways-criminals-use-ai-in-cyber-attacks/
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Passwortsicherheit ist nur so gut wie deren Governance
Jedes Jahr löst der Weltpassworttag dieselbe Diskussion aus. Und jedes Jahr treten Angreifer ungehindert durch dieselben offenen Türen. Zugangsdaten sind nach wie vor das am häufigsten ausgenutzte Einfallstor bei Sicherheitsverletzungen in Unternehmen. Das passiert nicht, weil das Risiko unbekannt wäre, sondern weil der Zugriff immer noch nicht entsprechend streng kontrolliert wird, wie es die Bedrohung…
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Chargebacks911 warnt: KI-Shopping-Agenten lösen Fehlalarme aus und blockieren legitime Umsätze
Die zentrale Frage ist nicht mehr, ob KI einkauft sondern ob Händler darauf vorbereitet sind. Denn das eigentliche Risiko liegt in der Fehlinterpretation legitimer Transaktionen. First seen on infopoint-security.de Jump to article: www.infopoint-security.de/chargebacks911-warnt-ki-shopping-agenten-loesen-fehlalarme-aus-und-blockieren-legitime-umsaetze/a44844/
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WAF Defense in Crisis? NSFOCUS Locks Down “Ghost Bits” Attacks in Advance
Incident Review In April 2026, Black Hat Asia 2026 disclosed a systematic security threat named Ghost Bits, targeting underlying encoding flaws in the Java ecosystem that can render mainstream WAF/IDS defenses completely ineffective. The core of this risk lies in inconsistent encoding interpretations of the same input between the security detection chain and the application……
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ODNI to CISOs on threat assessments: You’re on your own
Tags: access, ai, china, ciso, computer, control, credentials, cyber, cybercrime, data, defense, detection, disinformation, encryption, finance, framework, government, healthcare, identity, infrastructure, intelligence, iran, jobs, korea, metric, resilience, risk, russia, service, strategy, technology, theft, threat, tool, warfareThe bifurcated framework: Operational reporting vs. homeland focus: The report now operates on two distinct tracks that risk narrowing the threat horizon for CROs. In a departure from traditional probabilistic forecasting, the IC has transitioned toward active operational reporting. This shift prioritizes immediate success metrics, such as a significant drop in border encounters and fentanyl…
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ODNI to CISOs on threat assessments: You’re on your own
Tags: access, ai, china, ciso, computer, control, credentials, cyber, cybercrime, data, defense, detection, disinformation, encryption, finance, framework, government, healthcare, identity, infrastructure, intelligence, iran, jobs, korea, metric, resilience, risk, russia, service, strategy, technology, theft, threat, tool, warfareThe bifurcated framework: Operational reporting vs. homeland focus: The report now operates on two distinct tracks that risk narrowing the threat horizon for CROs. In a departure from traditional probabilistic forecasting, the IC has transitioned toward active operational reporting. This shift prioritizes immediate success metrics, such as a significant drop in border encounters and fentanyl…
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Best AI security tools for exposure assessment in 2026
AI is transforming both attacks and defense. To avoid being outstripped by AI-powered adversaries, organizations need platforms that prioritize risk in real-time. Exposure management with AI is the next evolution in comprehensive cybersecurity. AI-powered exposure management, as embodied in continuous threat exposure management (CTEM) platforms, help security leaders keep an eye on the entire ecosystem,…
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Cyber is the Number One Global “People Risk,” Says Marsh
Marsh’s 2026 People Risks survey finds cyber”‘related challenges dominate, as cyber”‘threat literacy tops risks and cyber and AI skills shortages rise First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/cyber-number-one-global-people/
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Bad Bots in the Agentic Age: What the 2026 Thales Bad Bot Report Reveals
Tags: ai, api, application-security, attack, automation, banking, business, container, control, crime, cyber, cybercrime, data, defense, detection, exploit, finance, fraud, identity, infrastructure, intelligence, Internet, LLM, malicious, monitoring, resilience, risk, service, threat, tool, vulnerabilityBad Bots in the Agentic Age: What the 2026 Thales Bad Bot Report Reveals josh.pearson@t“¦ Thu, 04/30/2026 – 07:31 The modern internet is becoming less human by the day. Bot traffic is increasing, and human traffic is shrinking. Malicious automated traffic is getting harder to spot. The Thales 2026 Bad Bot Report, now in it’s…
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The Real Cost of a Data Breach for Small Businesses How to Prevent
Tags: attack, breach, business, cyberattack, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, finance, risk, threatData breaches pose a serious threat to small businesses, often resulting in significant financial losses, operational downtime, and long-term trust erosion. This blog examines the real costs of cyberattacks on SMBs, including direct expenses, hidden operational impacts, and reputational damage that can exceed recovery costs. It outlines the most common attack types targeting small organizations…
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Wer UCC nur als Meeting-Tool absichert, unterschätzt das Risiko – Unified Communication gehört heute zur kritischen Infrastruktur
First seen on security-insider.de Jump to article: www.security-insider.de/ucc-sicherheit-kritische-infrastruktur-security-by-design-a-994134541ca28ca73ac75e67a35c50db/
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Adaptive Security Leadership in an Expanding Threat Surface
Tags: access, attack, automation, control, cyber, data, identity, least-privilege, resilience, risk, saas, service, technology, threat, zero-trustLast week I joined fellow security leaders at CISO Inspire Summit North for a panel discussion on The Expanding Threat Surface: Adaptive Security Leadership for 2026 and Beyond. It was a timely discussion, because the challenge facing security leaders today is not simply more threats. It is more connections, more dependencies, and more complexity. Suppliers, SaaS, identities, automation…
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Microsoft Confirms Windows Flaw Is Being Exploited After Incomplete Patch
Microsoft confirmed a Windows zero-click flaw tied to an incomplete patch is being exploited, putting credentials at risk for unpatched users. The post Microsoft Confirms Windows Flaw Is Being Exploited After Incomplete Patch appeared first on TechRepublic. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-microsoft-windows-zero-click-flaw-incomplete-patch/
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cPanel Vulnerability Exposes Servers to Takeover
A cPanel flaw allows authentication bypass and risks full server compromise, prompting urgent patching. First seen on esecurityplanet.com Jump to article: www.esecurityplanet.com/threats/cpanel-vulnerability-exposes-servers-to-takeover/
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Capability Deep Dive
The Two Control Gaps Oracle Risk Management Cloud (RMC) Can’t Provide: Mitigation, Monitoring, and Materialized Risk Detection Your Oracle environment will always have some elevated access. The real question is whether you can show it was controlled, monitored, and not misused over time. Problem: Some Oracle risks can’t be removed Some Oracle Segregation of Duties……
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European Commission accuses Meta of breaching child safety rules
The platforms allegedly flouted the bloc’s Digital Services Act (DSA) by “failing to diligently identify, assess and mitigate the risks of minors under 13 years old accessing their services,” the commission said. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/european-commission-accuses-meta-of-breaching-digital-child-safety-laws