Tag: risk
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The Data Privacy Risk Lurking in Paperless Government
The world is becoming increasingly paperless, and most organizations, including federal agencies, are following suit. Switching from paper-based processes to digital ones offers great benefits. However, the security and compliance challenges that come with this shift aren’t to be taken lightly. As the federal government goes paperless to cut costs and modernize operational processes, a..…
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AppSec metrics fail, Mend.io’s Risk Reduction Dashboard fixes it
See how Mend.io’s Risk Reduction Dashboard works. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/11/appsec-metrics-fail-mend-ios-risk-reduction-dashboard-fixes-it/
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Energiesektor im Visier von Hackern
Tags: ai, awareness, bsi, cisa, cyber, cyberattack, cybersecurity, data, ddos, defense, detection, germany, hacker, infrastructure, intelligence, Internet, iot, nis-2, password, ransomware, resilience, risk, risk-analysis, risk-management, soc, threat, ukraine, update, usa, vulnerabilityEnergieversorger müssen ihre Systeme vor immer raffinierteren Cyberangriffen schützen.Die Energieversorgung ist das Rückgrat moderner Gesellschaften. Stromnetze, Gaspipelines und digitale Steuerungssysteme bilden die Grundlage für Industrie, Transport und öffentliche Dienstleistungen. Doch mit der zunehmenden Digitalisierung wächst auch die Angriffsfläche. In den vergangenen Jahren ist der Energiesektor verstärkt ins Visier von Cyberkriminellen und staatlich unterstützten Angreifern geraten.…
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Fortinet’s silent patch sparks alarm as a critical FortiWeb flaw is exploited in the wild
Tags: advisory, best-practice, cve, defense, exploit, flaw, fortinet, Internet, reverse-engineering, risk, update, vulnerabilityDefense delayed due to silent patching: While Fortinet officially published an advisory for CVE-2025-64446 on November 14, 2025, the vendor’s earlier version release note made no mention of the vulnerability or the fix, leading to criticism that the patch was applied silently.”Silently patching vulnerabilities is an established bad practice that enables attackers and harms defenders,…
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From Snapshots to Signals: The End of PointTime Compliance
Why static audits fail in today’s fast-changing threat environment If you’ve ever been through an annual compliance audit, you know the feeling. The weeks of preparation, the spreadsheets, the endless evidence gathering. Then, finally, relief. You’ve passed. You’ve got your compliance certification. The auditor signs off. For that single moment, you’re compliant. But risk doesn’t……
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Azure blocks record 15 Tbps DDoS attack as IoT botnets gain new firepower
Mitigation strategies: Prabhu said CISOs should now test whether their control planes can withstand attacks above 15 Tbps, how to contain cloud cost spikes triggered by auto-scaling during an incident, and how to keep critical services running if defenses are overwhelmed. “CISOs can stress test these benchmarks through DDoS simulations and evaluation of CSP infrastructure…
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Boost your cyber defense with unified cybersecurity and GRC strategies
Tags: compliance, cyber, cybersecurity, defense, finance, governance, grc, risk, risk-management, strategy, threatCybersecurity is no longer just an IT issue; it is a strategic imperative that touches every aspect of modern business. In today’s digital landscape, organizations face increasingly sophisticated threats that can disrupt operations, tarnish reputations, and lead to significant financial losses. A unified approach that integrates cybersecurity with governance, risk management, and compliance (GRC) strategies…The…
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Governing the Unseen Risks of GenAI: Why Bias Mitigation and Human Oversight Matter Most
From prompt injection to cascading agent failures, GenAI expands the enterprise attack surface. A governance-first, security-focused approach”, rooted in trusted data, guardrails, and ongoing oversight”, is now critical for responsible AI adoption. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/11/governing-the-unseen-risks-of-genai-why-bias-mitigation-and-human-oversight-matter-most/
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Governing the Unseen Risks of GenAI: Why Bias Mitigation and Human Oversight Matter Most
From prompt injection to cascading agent failures, GenAI expands the enterprise attack surface. A governance-first, security-focused approach”, rooted in trusted data, guardrails, and ongoing oversight”, is now critical for responsible AI adoption. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/11/governing-the-unseen-risks-of-genai-why-bias-mitigation-and-human-oversight-matter-most/
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Microsoft Azure Blocks 15.72 Tbps Aisuru Botnet DDoS Attack
Microsoft Azure halted a record 15.72 Tbps DDoS attack from the Aisuru botnet exposing risks created by exposed home devices exploited in large-scale cyber attacks. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/microsoft-azure-blocks-tbps-ddos-attack-botnet/
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Chrome Zero-Day Type Confusion Flaw Actively Exploited in the Wild
Google has released an urgent security update for its Chrome browser to address a critical zero-day vulnerability actively exploited by threat actors. The flaw, tracked as CVE-2025-13223, affects the V8 JavaScript engine and poses a significant risk to millions of Chrome users worldwide.”‹ Critical Zero-Day Under Active Attack The vulnerability was discovered by Clément Lecigne of…
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Chrome Zero-Day Type Confusion Flaw Actively Exploited in the Wild
Google has released an urgent security update for its Chrome browser to address a critical zero-day vulnerability actively exploited by threat actors. The flaw, tracked as CVE-2025-13223, affects the V8 JavaScript engine and poses a significant risk to millions of Chrome users worldwide.”‹ Critical Zero-Day Under Active Attack The vulnerability was discovered by Clément Lecigne of…
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Rethinking identity for the AI era: CISOs must build trust at machine speed
Tags: access, ai, api, attack, authentication, business, ciso, cloud, control, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, google, governance, group, identity, infrastructure, injection, Internet, LLM, malicious, mitigation, network, risk, theft, threat, tool, training, vulnerabilityIdentity as a trust fabric: Most organizations currently rely on a welter of identity and access management systems for a variety of reasons. Some systems might be tied to a specific vendor’s technology; some might be legacy systems from mergers or acquisitions; some might be in place due to legal or regulatory requirements.”What happens even…
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How attackers use patience to push past AI guardrails
Most CISOs already assume that prompt injection is a known risk. What may come as a surprise is how quickly those risks grow once an attacker is allowed to stay in the … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/11/18/open-weight-ai-model-security/
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Inspector General Flags Security Gap in NIH Genomics Project
NIH Working on Fixes to Address National Security Risks and Weak Access Controls. The sensitive health and genomics data of 1 million Americans used by a National Institutes of Health research project could be at risk for access or theft by bad actors, including foreign adversaries, a government watchdog group. Security weaknesses discovered in an…
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The Countdown to Q-Day
Quantum Advances Are Outpacing Global Readiness, Cybersecurity Leaders Warn. While quantum computing promises advances in fields such as healthcare and financial modeling, cybersecurity experts say Q-Day also poses a fundamental risk to the cryptographic standards that secure communications, digital signatures and transactions worldwide. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/countdown-to-q-day-a-30048
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CISA Alerts on Critical Lynx+ Gateway Flaw Leaks Data in Cleartext
Tags: access, cisa, control, cve, cyber, cybersecurity, data, flaw, infrastructure, leak, risk, vulnerabilityThe Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued a critical security alert regarding multiple vulnerabilities affecting General Industrial Controls’ Lynx+ Gateway device. Released on November 13, 2025, under alert code ICSA-25-317-08, these flaws pose significant risks to industrial control systems. They could enable remote attackers to access sensitive information or disrupt critical operations. CVE…
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NDSS 2025 Time-Varying Bottleneck Links In LEO Satellite Networks
SESSION Session 3B: Wireless, Cellular & Satellite Security ———– ———– Authors, Creators & Presenters: Yangtao Deng (Tsinghua University), Qian Wu (Tsinghua University), Zeqi Lai (Tsinghua University), Chenwei Gu (Tsinghua University), Hewu Li (Tsinghua University), Yuanjie Li (Tsinghua University), Jun Liu (Tsinghua University) ———– PAPER ———– Time-varying Bottleneck Links in LEO Satellite Networks: Identification, Exploits, and…
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The internet isn’t free: Shutdowns, surveillance and algorithmic risks
Global internet freedom has declined for the 15th straight year, according to the latest Freedom House report. Out of 72 countries evaluated, 28 recorded declines and 17 saw … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/11/17/freedom-house-global-internet-freedom-decline/
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Gipfel in Berlin Europa strebt digitale Souveränität an
Am 18. November 2025 findet der Summit on European Digital Sovereignty in Berlin statt.Bundeskanzler Friedrich Merz (CDU) und Frankreichs Präsident, Emmanuel Macron, haben sich angekündigt zum Treffen der Digitalminister und IT-Fachleute in Berlin. Rund 900 Teilnehmer werden beim Europäischen Gipfel zur Digitalen Souveränität am Dienstag erwartet. Was lange Zeit ein Nischenthema für IT-Fachleute war, steht inzwischen…
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The rise of the chief trust officer: Where does the CISO fit?
Tags: ai, business, ceo, ciso, compliance, control, credentials, cybersecurity, data, governance, grc, jobs, marketplace, metric, office, privacy, risk, soc, strategy, technology, vulnerabilityCISO and CTrO: A model for a working partnership?: As customers, partners and regulators demand greater openness and assurance, those in the role say building trust, not just security, is the answer. Trust is touted as a differentiator for organizations looking to strengthen customer confidence and find a competitive advantage. Trust cuts across security, privacy,…
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ISO and ISMS: 9 reasons security certifications go wrong
2. Approaching implementation as a one-off activity: One of the most common reasons why ISO/ISMS implementations fail in companies is that they are not actually integrated into daily business operations. Many view ISO/ISMS implementation as a one-off activity, undertaken simply to obtain the certification. However, they neglect to integrate the established processes into their daily…
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Spam flooding npm registry with token stealers still isn’t under control
Tags: access, antivirus, attack, authentication, blockchain, breach, control, credentials, crypto, detection, edr, exploit, finance, firewall, governance, identity, login, malicious, malware, mfa, monitoring, network, open-source, pypi, risk, software, spam, supply-chain, threat, tool, wormCSO that number has now grown to 153,000.And while this payload merely steals tokens, other threat actors are paying attention, said Sonatype CTO Brian Fox.When Sonatype wrote about the campaign just over a year ago, it found a mere 15,000 packages that appeared to come from a single person.With the swollen numbers reported this week,…
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Australia lags regional peers in AI adoption
A new report found governance gaps, a lack of training and fear of risks as key reasons for the nation’s slow uptake of artificial intelligence compared with regional peers First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366634594/Australia-lags-regional-peers-in-AI-adoption
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The year ahead in cyber: What’s next for cybersecurity in 2026
In this Help Net Security video, Dick O’Brien, Principal Intelligence Analyst at Symantec, outlines the major cyber risks expected in 2026. He explains that attackers are … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/11/17/2026-cyber-threat-landscape-video/
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Malware, Betrug, Scams und Datendiebstahl: Massive Sicherheitslücken
Cybersicherheitsverhalten, KI-Bedenken und Risiken von Verbrauchern weltweit. 14 Prozent der Befragten fielen im letzten Jahr digitalem Betrug zum Opfer. Soziale Medien überholen E-Mail als bevorzugten Angriffsvektor von Cyberkriminellen. KI-Betrug wird zur wachsenden Sorge der Verbraucher. Die neue 2025 Consumer Cybersecurity Survey von Bitdefender gibt Einblicke in zentrale Verhaltensweisen, Praktiken und Bedenken im Bereich der… First…
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Worm flooding npm registry with token stealers still isn’t under control
Tags: access, antivirus, attack, authentication, blockchain, breach, control, credentials, crypto, detection, edr, exploit, finance, firewall, governance, identity, login, malicious, malware, mfa, monitoring, network, open-source, pypi, risk, software, supply-chain, threat, tool, wormCSO that number has now grown to 153,000.”It’s unfortunate that the worm isn’t under control yet,” said Sonatype CTO Brian Fox.And while this payload merely steals tokens, other threat actors are paying attention, he predicted.”I’m sure somebody out there in the world is looking at this massively replicating worm and wondering if they can ride…