Tag: risk
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LLM-generated passwords are indefensible. Your codebase may already prove it
Temperature is not a remedy: A reflexive objection from practitioners familiar with LLM configuration holds that increasing sampling temperature would attenuate these distributional biases by flattening the probability landscape from which characters are drawn. Irregular’s empirical results are unambiguous in refuting this intuition. Testing conducted at temperature 1.0, the maximum setting on Claude, produces no…
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Forest Blizzard leverages router compromises to launch AiTM attacks, target Outlook sessions
Invisible path to enterprise systems: This attack poses a serious risk to enterprises because, instead of beginning at the corporate perimeter, it starts from employee environments that are often less secure. Threat actors target vulnerable home or small office routers, which often have weak default passwords or unpatched software.The shift to remote work has dramatically…
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IBM Security Verify Access Flaws Let Remote Attackers Access Sensitive Data
IBM has issued an urgent security bulletin addressing a slew of vulnerabilities impacting IBM Verify Identity Access and IBM Security Verify Access. These flaws span across critical dependencies and internal mechanisms, exposing organizations to risks ranging from remote data theft to complete system compromise. Cybersecurity professionals and administrators must evaluate these threats immediately to secure…
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How to prepare for SOC 2 penetration testing
For organisations working towards SOC 2, penetration testing is often one of the more visible and scrutinised components of the audit process. While SOC 2 is not prescriptive in how controls must be implemented, it does require clear evidence that risks are identified, assessed, and addressed through effective security practices. SOC 2 penetration testing plays”¦…
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Microsoft’s new Agent Governance Toolkit targets top OWASP risks for AI agents
The article originally appeared in InfoWorld. First seen on csoonline.com Jump to article: www.csoonline.com/article/4155594/microsofts-new-agent-governance-toolkit-targets-top-owasp-risks-for-ai-agents-2.html
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Critical Flowise RCE Vulnerability Actively Exploited, Thousands of Systems at Risk
A critical Flowise RCE vulnerability is now being actively exploited. The flaw, tracked as CVE-2025-59528, carries a maximum severity rating and enables attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems, potentially leading to full system compromise. First seen on thecyberexpress.com Jump to article: thecyberexpress.com/flowise-rce-vulnerability-cve-2025-59528/
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Claude Code Leak Exploited to Spread Vidar and GhostSocks via GitHub Releases
Hackers are turning the Claude Code source leak into an active malware-delivery channel, using GitHub Releases to push the Vidar stealer and GhostSocks under the guise of “leaked” Anthropic tooling. The incident shows how human and governance failures around AI development can rapidly cascade into both traditional compromise and new agentic-risk exposure. The 59.8 MB…
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Riskiest Devices Report 2026 – Warum vernetzte Infrastruktur laut Forescout zum größten Risiko wird
First seen on security-insider.de Jump to article: www.security-insider.de/forescout-riskiest-devices-report-2026-iot-ot-angriffsflache-a-616e6d707fb34f1e9ba283a3b29ba6e2/
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Betrugsmaschen: Steigende Risiken im Vorfeld der Fußball-WM 2026
Neuer Leitfaden unterstützt Finanzinstitute dabei, Menschenhandel und betrugsbezogene Aktivitäten rund um die Weltmeisterschaft zu erkennen und zu stoppen. Millionen von Fans freuen sich darauf, zur FIFA Fußball-Weltmeisterschaft 2026 zu reisen. Auf Ihrer Reise werden Sie Geld ausgeben und online interagieren an 16 Austragungsorten in den USA, Kanada und Mexiko. The Knoble und Feedzai stellen… First…
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What Anthropic Glasswing reveals about the future of vulnerability discovery
From backlog management to exposure-window risk: The issue, as Williams frames it, is not simply how many vulnerabilities exist, but how they are managed. “Mythos makes one thing painfully clear,” he says. “This is not a prioritization problem. It’s an exposure-window problem.”Traditional vulnerability management has been built around prioritization, ranking issues by severity, exploitability, and…
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Simplify Your Approach to Securing OT Networks
Why OT Security Comes Down to Risk Tolerance, Not Perfect Defense Securing OT networks isn’t about eliminating risk. It’s about managing it strategically. Learn how a three-pillar framework of risk assessment, tolerance and acceptance, paired with a phased approach to microsegmentation, can turn an overwhelming challenge into a manageable journey. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump…
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US Critical Infrastructure Facing Iranian-Linked OT Threats
CISA: Iran-Linked Groups Actively Exploiting OT Exposure Risks, PLC Programmers. Federal agencies are warning that Iranian-linked actors have begun actively exploiting internet-facing PLCs and misconfigured OT systems across U.S. critical infrastructure, enabling network access, lateral movement and potential disruption amid rising geopolitical tensions. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/us-critical-infrastructure-facing-iranian-linked-ot-threats-a-31360
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5 steps to strengthen supply chain security and improve cyber resilience
Tags: access, api, attack, authentication, automation, backup, breach, business, cloud, control, credentials, cyber, data, defense, detection, dns, edr, email, endpoint, exploit, framework, governance, identity, infrastructure, mfa, monitoring, msp, network, radius, resilience, risk, saas, service, siem, soc, software, strategy, supply-chain, threat, tool, update, vulnerability, zero-trustAll software vendors and SaaS platformsOpen”‘source components embedded in your applicationsMSP or IT service providersCloud infrastructure and authentication servicesAPI integrations and automation workflowsOnce documented, classify each supplier by the impact they would have if compromised. A remote monitoring tool or authentication platform represents far greater risk than a basic productivity app. This prioritization helps you…
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5 steps to strengthen supply chain security and improve cyber resilience
Tags: access, api, attack, authentication, automation, backup, breach, business, cloud, control, credentials, cyber, data, defense, detection, dns, edr, email, endpoint, exploit, framework, governance, identity, infrastructure, mfa, monitoring, msp, network, radius, resilience, risk, saas, service, siem, soc, software, strategy, supply-chain, threat, tool, update, vulnerability, zero-trustAll software vendors and SaaS platformsOpen”‘source components embedded in your applicationsMSP or IT service providersCloud infrastructure and authentication servicesAPI integrations and automation workflowsOnce documented, classify each supplier by the impact they would have if compromised. A remote monitoring tool or authentication platform represents far greater risk than a basic productivity app. This prioritization helps you…
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NomShub Vulnerability Chain Exposes Hidden Risks in AI Coding Tools
NomShub shows how attackers can exploit AI coding tools to turn routine actions into full system compromise. First seen on esecurityplanet.com Jump to article: www.esecurityplanet.com/threats/nomshub-vulnerability-chain-exposes-hidden-risks-in-ai-coding-tools/
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New FBI Warning: Chinese Apps Could Expose User Data
The FBI is warning Americans about data security risks tied to foreign-developed mobile apps, especially those linked to China. The post New FBI Warning: Chinese Apps Could Expose User Data appeared first on TechRepublic. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-fbi-warns-foreign-apps-data-security-risks/
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Legacy Systems are Undermining Financial Institution Cybersecurity
Legacy systems are increasing cyber risk for financial institutions, exposing banks to attacks, compliance gaps and rising costs. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/04/legacy-systems-are-undermining-financial-institution-cybersecurity/
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Zero”‘click Grafana AI attack can enable enterprise data exfiltration
Real risk or overhyped edge case?: Not everyone is convinced the finding represents a newfound threat. Bradley Smith, SVP and deputy CISO at BeyondTrust, described the underlying technique as “well documented,” noting that indirect prompt injection leading to data exfiltration is a known risk across AI-enabled platforms.”This seems like mostly hype to me,” Smith said,…
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FIRESIDE CHAT: Geopolitical turmoil, rising AI risk add a new layer to enterprise cyber defense
As if securing the enterprise against a tidal wave of AI tools wasn’t hard enough, it turns out the geopolitical instability of the moment is making things worse. That wasn’t the headline at RSAC 2026 last week, agentic AI… (more”¦) First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/04/fireside-chat-geopolitical-turmoil-rising-ai-risk-add-a-new-layer-to-enterprise-cyber-defense/
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AI Agents and Non-Human Identities Creating Critical Security Gaps, Report
New research from Keeper Security, reveals non-human identities and automated system-to-system interactions are becoming the top security risk for businesses in 2026. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/ai-agents-non-human-identities-security-gaps/
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[Webinar] How to Close Identity Gaps in 2026 Before AI Exploits Enterprise Risk
In the rapid evolution of the 2026 threat landscape, a frustrating paradox has emerged for CISOs and security leaders: Identity programs are maturing, yet the risk is actually increasing.According to new research from the Ponemon Institute, hundreds of applications within the typical enterprise remain disconnected from centralized identity systems. These “dark First seen on thehackernews.com…
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The noisy tenants: Engineering fairness in multi-tenant SIEM solutions
Tags: ai, apache, api, cloud, compliance, control, crowdstrike, data, defense, detection, edr, endpoint, fedramp, finance, framework, incident response, infrastructure, intelligence, jobs, login, microsoft, monitoring, risk, saas, security-incident, service, siem, soc, software, strategy, threat, tool, update, vulnerability24/7/365 SOC monitoring: Round-the-clock coverage backed by global experts to validate and prioritize alerts.Proactive threat hunting: Active searches for hidden threats rather than just waiting for automated triggers.AI and machine learning integration: Leveraging everything from basic anomaly detection to “Agentic AI” to reduce noise and accelerate investigations.Active incident response and containment: Capabilities to isolate endpoints…
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Supply chain security is now a board-level issue: Here’s what CSOs need to know
Tags: access, android, attack, automation, best-practice, compliance, cybersecurity, edr, encryption, firewall, firmware, flaw, infrastructure, linux, mitigation, regulation, risk, sbom, software, supply-chain, switch, threat, tool, update, vulnerability, windows, zero-dayThe hidden complexity that drowns security teams: SBOMs are no longer used solely to track software licensing; they are key to managing supply chain security as they enable the identification and tracking of vulnerabilities across ecosystems.Finding a problem is just the start, you need to determine if the vulnerability affects your implementation. For example, if…
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The rise of proactive cyber: Why defense is no longer enough
Tags: attack, breach, ciso, control, country, cyber, cybersecurity, defense, framework, google, government, hacking, infrastructure, intelligence, korea, law, microsoft, network, north-korea, risk, threat, toolWhat ‘proactive cyber’ means: Despite the more aggressive language, this shift toward private-sector involvement doesn’t envision vigilante-style payback by aggrieved organizations. It instead embraces a more systematic effort to interfere with adversaries earlier in the attack chain using authorities and capabilities that already exist.”To be clear, this is not hacking back,” Joyce said. “This is…
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Child Safety at Risk as EU CSAM Detection Law Lapses, Reporting Concerns Rise
A growing surge in CSAM (Child Sexual Abuse Material) circulating online has become an urgent concern for authorities and child protection organizations across the EU. As digital platforms continue to play a central role in communication, the challenge of tackling child sexual exploitation has intensified. First seen on thecyberexpress.com Jump to article: thecyberexpress.com/eu-csam-law-gap-child-sexual-exploitation-risk/