Tag: risk
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Your Money Was Never the Target. Your Identity Was
Identity Theft, Not Transaction Systems, Now Drives the Biggest Banking Fraud Risks Bank of Baroda’s recent breach shows why core systems unaffected is no longer enough. While transactions remained secure, leaked KYC data can fuel mule accounts, synthetic identity fraud and account takeovers, making customer identity – not banking infrastructure – the real target. First…
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Companies fear AI risks more than common cybersecurity threats
That misprioritization could blind companies to the threats they should be focusing on, Arctic Wolf said in a new report. First seen on cybersecuritydive.com Jump to article: www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/ai-cybersecurity-threats-business-fears/826352/
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Aembit Joins Snowflake to Tackle AI’s Next Security Frontier: Trusted Agent Interoperability
Silver Spring, MD, USA, July 28th, 2026, CyberNewswire To reduce identity risk when third-party AI agents access business systems, Aembit is launching a new integration with Snowflake to help enterprises securely govern third-party agents across platforms. Aembit, the identity and access management company for agentic AI, today announced a new integration with Snowflake, the AI…
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Top 10 Best VPN Alternatives For Secure Remote Access in 2026
In the rapidly evolving landscape of 2026, the traditional VPN is increasingly showing its age. While a VPN creates a secure, encrypted tunnel to a private network, it often functions like an >>all-access key,<< granting users broad, undifferentiated access once connected. This model presents a significant security risk, as a single compromised endpoint can give…
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FortiBleed exposes the business risk of legacy SSL VPNs
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/perspective/fortibleed-exposes-the-business-risk-of-legacy-ssl-vpns
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Security Risk Advisors Named a Finalist in CRN’s 2026 Best of the Channel Awards
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, July 27th, 2026, CyberNewswire Security Risk Advisors is proud to share that CRN, a brand of The Channel Company, has recognized Joe Cicero as a finalist in the second annual CRN Best of the Channel Awards in the Best Channel Visionary of the Year category. As a finalist, Joe is being spotlighted for…
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Security Risk Advisors Named a Finalist in CRN’s 2026 Best of the Channel Awards
Tags: riskPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania, 27th July 2026, CyberNewswire First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/security-risk-advisors-named-a-finalist-in-crns-2026-best-of-the-channel-awards/
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Anubis Warum ein Patch allein nicht ausreicht
Bereits Anfang Juli berichtete das Arctic Wolf Labs-Team von wichtigen Erkenntnissen rund um die Anubis-Ransomware. Und die Gefahr, die durch die Cyberkampagne ausgeht, ist noch lange nicht gebannt. Stefan Hostetler, Staff Threat Intelligence Researcher bei Arctic Wolf, gibt seine Einschätzung zum Risiko, das von der Anubis-Ransomware ausgeht und welche Schritte Unternehmen zur Abwehr ergreifen sollten.…
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GitHub Adds Dependabot Cooldown to Stop Poisoned Dependencies
GitHub has introduced a default cooldown period for Dependabot version updates to decrease the risk of organizations automatically adopting malicious or compromised open-source dependencies as soon as they are released. This change comes in response to a rise in supply chain attacks where attackers publish trojanized package versions to public registries, relying on automated update…
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Microsoft Introduces KMS Hardware-Secured for Windows Server Activation
Microsoft has introduced KMS Hardware-Secured, an upcoming enhancement to Windows Server activation that utilizes Trusted Platform Module (TPM)-based attestation to validate Key Management Service (KMS) hosts before they can activate Windows devices. Announced in a July 2022 Windows IT Pro Blog post, this initiative addresses risks related to spoofed, cloned, or otherwise untrusted KMS infrastructure.…
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Marathon Petroleum’s CISO on OT security automation, supply chain risk
In this interview with Help Net Security, Mary Rose Martinez, CISO at Marathon Petroleum, talks about what happens to security when automation reaches deep into refineries, … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/07/27/mary-rose-martinez-marathon-petroleum-ot-security-automation/
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Google Indexed Claude AI Shared Chats Exposing Sensitive User Conversations
Anthropic’s Claude includes a share feature that creates a publicly accessible URL for conversations, allowing users to share AI chats with colleagues, clients, or friends. However, this convenience also brings exposure risks when shared URLs are posted in public forums, on social media platforms, web pages, or other crawlable locations. Claude AI Shared Chats Exposed…
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PyPI Blocks New File Uploads to Old Releases to Prevent Package Poisoning Attacks
PyPI has introduced a new supply-chain security control that prevents publishers from uploading additional files to package releases older than 14 days, reducing the risk of attackers poisoning previously trusted versions after compromising project credentials, automation workflows, or publishing tokens. The Python Package Index (PyPI) has begun rejecting new distribution files uploaded to releases that…
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Wenn der Test zur Attacke wird: Der OpenAI-Vorfall als Weckruf für die KI-Sicherheit
Ein autonomer KI-Agent verlässt eine isolierte Testumgebung, verschafft sich Zugang zum offenen Internet und kompromittiert die Infrastruktur einer fremden Plattform. Der Vorfall bei Hugging Face markiert eine Zäsur: Aus der theoretischen Debatte über agentische Risiken ist eine konkrete Herausforderung für Cyberabwehr, Modelltests und Regulierung geworden. Die entscheidende Erkenntnis: Hochleistungsmodelle sind nicht mehr nur Werkzeuge,……
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What Executive Exposure Risk Reporting Actually Requires
Tags: riskFirst seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/tech-explainer/what-executive-exposure-risk-reporting-actually-requires
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Risk Advisory: Filtering Known-Bad Messages Does Not Prove Detection Readiness
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/risk-advisory/risk-advisory-filtering-known-bad-messages-does-not-prove-detection-readiness
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OpenAI Hugging Face Hack Shows Autonomous Threats Are ‘No Longer Theoretical’: Accenture Exec
An autonomously executed hack carried out by rogue OpenAI frontier models is underscoring the potential risk from deploying AI without appropriate security and governance, executives at two top solution providers told CRN. First seen on crn.com Jump to article: www.crn.com/news/security/2026/openai-hugging-face-hack-shows-autonomous-threats-are-no-longer-theoretical-accenture-exec
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Die neue Risiken durch agentische KI im Fokus – Warum LLM-Observability zum Sicherheitsfaktor für KI-Systeme wird
First seen on security-insider.de Jump to article: www.security-insider.de/warum-llm-observability-zum-sicherheitsfaktor-fuer-ki-systeme-wird-a-bd9def5d1852e535db0558409c91e25f/
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One Password Mistake Helped Hackers Access Chick-fil-A Account
Chick-fil-A disclosed a credential stuffing attack affecting customers across 10 states, underscoring the risks of password reuse and account takeover. The post One Password Mistake Helped Hackers Access Chick-fil-A Account appeared first on TechRepublic. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-chick-fil-a-credential-stuffing-attack-password-reuse/
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Critical FreePBX Flaws Let Unauthenticated Attackers Execute Code and Take Over Administrator Accounts
Critical security vulnerabilities in FreePBX have been disclosed, exposing organizations to risks of unauthenticated remote code execution and the takeover of administrator accounts. These flaws, tracked under GitHub advisories GHSA-37j8-fhxx-9vhp and GHSA-g27h-xf3q-h3rm, affect FreePBX versions 16 and 17, carrying a CVSS v4 base score of 9.3, which highlights their severity. Security researchers warn that these…
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Chick-fil-A Confirms Data Breach After Credential Stuffing Attack Exposes Customer Personal and Payment Data
Chick-fil-A has confirmed a data breach affecting an undisclosed number of Chick-fil-A One loyalty accounts. This breach occurred as threat actors executed credential-stuffing attacks on its website and mobile application. The incident underscores the ongoing risk associated with password reuse, where usernames and passwords exposed in unrelated third-party breaches are automatically tested against consumer platforms.…
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26 Unauthenticated Vulnerability Advisories Expose Firewalls, VPNs, Switches, and Load Balancers
A structural risk in enterprise infrastructure: unauthenticated, remotely exploitable vulnerabilities embedded in the very devices designed to secure networks. In the 30 days ending July 17, 2026, 61 advisories across 14 vendors were disclosed, including six critical issues. However, the more consequential signal lies elsewhere 26 of those advisories require no authentication. They are reachable…
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DSGVO und NIS2: Warum Unternehmen die letzte Meile so schwerfällt und was das mit menschlichem Verhalten zu tun hat
Management Summary Die letzte Meile entscheidet: DSGVO und NIS2 scheitern selten an fehlenden Regeln oder Technologien, sondern an alltäglichen Routinen, Fehlanreizen und mangelndem Risikobewusstsein. Compliance muss Verhalten verändern: Abgehakte Schulungen und Checklisten schaffen noch keine Sicherheit. Entscheidend ist, ob Beschäftigte Risiken erkennen, Vorfälle melden und auch unter Zeitdruck verantwortungsvoll handeln. Führung setzt den Maßstab: Anerkennung……
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Lookout launches tool to identify software exposure risk in mobile apps
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/lookout-launches-tool-to-identify-software-exposure-risk-in-mobile-apps
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Vectra AI report highlights exposure risks in dynamic enterprise environments
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/vectra-ai-report-highlights-exposure-risks-in-dynamic-enterprise-environments
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How AI-Driven Robotics Expands Industrial Cyber Risk
CEO: Connected Factories and Hospitals Expose Legacy OT Systems to Modern Threats. Claroty CEO Yaniv Vardi says physical AI will accelerate robotics and industrial automation while making cyber-physical security a strategic priority as connected operational technology exposes critical infrastructure to attacks with real-world consequences. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/how-ai-driven-robotics-expands-industrial-cyber-risk-a-32303
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EU Huawei Ban Backlash Report Exaggerated, Says Critic
GSMA Intelligence Says Ejecting Huawei Equipment Will Cost Up to 40B Euros. European mobile network operators would have to shell out as much as 40 billion euros – or $45.7 billion – in direct costs to kick high-risk suppliers such as Huawei out of their infrastructure, asserts the research arm of the industry’s main trade…
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How enterprise GenAI can amplify ransomware risk, and how to contain it
Enterprise AI can accelerate ransomware attacks when AI assistants and agents inherit excessive permissions or compromised identities. Acronis explains how identity controls, governance, and least-privilege access help reduce AI-enabled ransomware risk while supporting secure AI adoption. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/how-enterprise-genai-can-amplify-ransomware-risk-and-how-to-contain-it/
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Microsoft SharePoint under attack via new exploit
Security researchers warn the potential risk could rival the widespread ToolShell campaign of 2025. First seen on cybersecuritydive.com Jump to article: www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/microsoft-sharepoint-attack-new-exploit/825797/