Tag: risk
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How to Choose the Right VAPT Frequency
Regular Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing (VAPT) is important for businesses to identify and mitigate security risks. Choosing the right frequency depends on your organization’s risk profile, data sensitivity, regulatory requirements, and IT environment. Conducting VAPT at the optimal interval, whether quarterly, biannual, or annual, ensures continuous protection against evolving cyber threats. Let’s see how……
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Hack of US Surveillance Provider RemoteCOM Exposes Court Data
A massive data breach at RemoteCOM exposed 14,000 personal files and police contacts from the SCOUT software. Learn what this aggressive spyware records, and the high risks for all involved parties. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/us-surveillance-remotecom-hack-court-data/
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Introducing Resource Policies for Continuous AI Security FireTail Blog
Sep 30, 2025 – Alan Fagan – AI moves fast. New models are adopted, get updated, configurations drift. Keeping track of it all is hard, and catching security issues before they become incidents can feel impossible.That is why, as part of our latest release, we’ve added Resource Policies to FireTail.Resource Policies make it simple to…
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Can Shadow AI Risks Be Stopped?
Agentic AI has introduced abundant shadow artificial intelligence (AI) risks. Cybersecurity startup Entro Security extends its platform to help enterprises combat the growing issue. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cyber-risk/can-shadow-ai-risks-be-stopped
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‘Trifecta’ of Google Gemini Flaws Turn AI into Attack Vehicle
Flaws in individual models of Google’s AI suite created significant security and privacy risks for users, demonstrating the need for heightened defenses. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/vulnerabilities-threats/trifecta-google-gemini-flaws-ai-attack-vehicle
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Researchers Disclose Google Gemini AI Flaws Allowing Prompt Injection and Cloud Exploits
Tags: ai, attack, cloud, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, exploit, flaw, google, injection, intelligence, privacy, risk, vulnerabilityCybersecurity researchers have disclosed three now-patched security vulnerabilities impacting Google’s Gemini artificial intelligence (AI) assistant that, if successfully exploited, could have exposed users to major privacy risks and data theft.”They made Gemini vulnerable to search-injection attacks on its Search Personalization Model; log-to-prompt injection attacks against Gemini Cloud First seen on thehackernews.com Jump to article: thehackernews.com/2025/09/researchers-disclose-google-gemini-ai.html
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When ‘Oprah’ Smished Me: Smishing and AI-Driven Phishing Risks
An “Oprah” smishing scam shows how AI makes phishing smarter. Learn how to spot, stop, and protect yourself from evolving mobile threats. First seen on esecurityplanet.com Jump to article: www.esecurityplanet.com/news/smished-by-oprah/
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When ‘Oprah’ Smished Me: Smishing and AI-Driven Phishing Risks
An “Oprah” smishing scam shows how AI makes phishing smarter. Learn how to spot, stop, and protect yourself from evolving mobile threats. First seen on esecurityplanet.com Jump to article: www.esecurityplanet.com/news/smished-by-oprah/
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As Hardware, API and Network Vulnerabilities Rise, Defenders Rethink Strategies
Bugcrowd’s latest research reveals a surge in hardware, API, and network vulnerabilities, fueled in part by the rapid adoption of AI-assisted development. Critical flaws and broken access control remain top concerns, while experts warn that agentic AI will intensify risks if not governed with strong privilege and monitoring controls. The report also highlights the evolving…
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How to restructure your security program to modernize defense
Restructuring the security program when technology and skills change: When revamping the security programs, CISOs can have in mind Venables’ four-phase framework, which is flexible enough to fit almost any organization. Companies can start where they are, make the changes they want, and then return to complete the remaining tasks.Restructuring the security program should be…
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As Hardware, API and Network Vulnerabilities Rise, Defenders Rethink Strategies
Bugcrowd’s latest research reveals a surge in hardware, API, and network vulnerabilities, fueled in part by the rapid adoption of AI-assisted development. Critical flaws and broken access control remain top concerns, while experts warn that agentic AI will intensify risks if not governed with strong privilege and monitoring controls. The report also highlights the evolving…
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AI-Powered Voice Cloning Raises Vishing Risks
A researcher-developed framework could enable attackers to conduct real-time conversations using simulated audio to compromise organizations and extract sensitive information. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cyberattacks-data-breaches/ai-voice-cloning-vishing-risks
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Risk of Prompt Injection in LLM-Integrated Apps
Large Language Models (LLMs) are at the core of today’s AI revolution, powering advanced tools and other intelligent chatbots. These sophisticated neural networks are trained on vast amounts of text data, enabling them to understand context, language nuances, and complex patterns. As a result, LLMs can perform a wide array of tasks”, from generating coherent…
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Anthropic-Bericht zeigt: KI-Chatbot wird für groß angelegte Cyberangriffe missbraucht
Organisationen müssen daher nicht nur ihre technischen Abwehrmaßnahmen verstärken, sondern auch systematisch das von Mitarbeitern ausgehende Risiko reduzieren. First seen on infopoint-security.de Jump to article: www.infopoint-security.de/anthropic-bericht-zeigt-ki-chatbot-wird-fuer-gross-angelegte-cyberangriffe-missbraucht/a42174/
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10 Essential Elements of an Effective Dynamic Risk Assessment
Key Takeaways Risk is a moving picture. As organizations grow more digital, interconnected, and regulated, risks evolve. A vendor that looked safe yesterday may be compromised today. A control that passed an audit last quarter might already be outdated. A regulatory requirement that seemed distant could become binding overnight. For years, many organizations relied on……
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The hidden risks inside open-source code
Open-source software is everywhere. It runs the browsers we use, the apps we rely on, and the infrastructure that keeps businesses connected. For many security leaders, it is … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/09/30/hidden-risks-open-source-code-scanning/
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10 Essential Elements of an Effective Dynamic Risk Assessment
Key Takeaways Risk is a moving picture. As organizations grow more digital, interconnected, and regulated, risks evolve. A vendor that looked safe yesterday may be compromised today. A control that passed an audit last quarter might already be outdated. A regulatory requirement that seemed distant could become binding overnight. For years, many organizations relied on……
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The hidden risks inside open-source code
Open-source software is everywhere. It runs the browsers we use, the apps we rely on, and the infrastructure that keeps businesses connected. For many security leaders, it is … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/09/30/hidden-risks-open-source-code-scanning/
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Cyber risk quantification helps CISOs secure executive support
In this Help Net Security interview, Vivien Bilquez, Global Head of Cyber Resilience at Zurich Resilience Solutions, discusses how organizations are rethinking cyber … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/09/30/vivien-bilquez-zurich-resilience-solutions-cyber-resilience-priorities/
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KI-Gefahren rücken Integritätsschutz in den Mittelpunkt
Tags: ai, ciso, cloud, compliance, cyberattack, data, data-breach, DSGVO, exploit, governance, injection, LLM, ml, risk, tool, training, updateData Poisoning gefährdet die Integrität von KI-Modellen.Für CISOs reduziert KI selten die Komplexität, sondern füllt vielmehr ihre ohnehin schon volle Agenda. Neben den traditionellen Sicherheitsprioritäten müssen sie sich nun auch mit neuen KI-bedingten Risiken auseinandersetzen, etwa wenn KI-Lösungen unkontrolliert für geschäftliche Zwecke genutzt, Modelle manipuliert und neue Vorschriften nicht eingehalten werden. Eine der drängendsten Herausforderungen…
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Keeping the internet afloat: How to protect the global cable network
The resilience of the world’s submarine cable network is under new pressure from geopolitical tensions, supply chain risks, and slow repair processes. A new report from the … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/09/30/protect-undersea-cable-security/
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OT Operators Urged to Map Networks or Risk Major Blind Spots
Global Cyber Agencies Call for Exhaustive OT Inventories to Combat Threats. Global cyber agencies are urging critical infrastructure owners and operators to maintain definitive records of their complex operational technology environments, calling for exhaustive asset visibility as regulators shift toward prescriptive mandates to counter escalating threats. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/ot-operators-urged-to-map-networks-or-risk-major-blind-spots-a-29596
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IoT Security Flounders Amid Churning Risk
The Internet of Things (IoT) has made everything more interconnected than ever, but an important US government security initiative is stuck in limbo even as threat actors step up attacks on everything from medical gear to printers. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/iot/iot-security-flounders-amid-churning-risk
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Millions at Risk From Notepad++ DLL Hijacking Vulnerability
Vulnerability in Notepad++ enables DLL hijacking, exposing users to code execution, persistence, and malware risks. First seen on esecurityplanet.com Jump to article: www.esecurityplanet.com/news/notepad-dll-hijacking-vulnerability/
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Cloud Security Alliance führt neues SaaS-Framework ein
Tags: business, ceo, cloud, compliance, cyberattack, firewall, framework, international, ISO-27001, risk, saas, zero-trustMit dem SaaS Security Capability Framework (SSCF) hat die Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) einen neunen Sicherheitsstandart festgelegt.Das SaaS Security Capability Framework (SSCF) der Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) soll SaaS-Anbietern dabei helfen, Zero-Trust-Prinzipien in ihre Umgebungen zu integrieren und Kunden angesichts steigender Risiken durch Dritte konsistentere Sicherheitskontrollen zu bieten. Die Veröffentlichung der Leitlinien folgt auf die…
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Coherence: Insider risk strategy’s new core principle
Malicious action “, deliberate harm from within, often rooted in disaffection, misalignment, or ideological fractureHuman error “, unintentional harm caused by confusion, fatigue, or misjudgment under pressureThese two paths look different but demand the same thing: a system that knows how to detect misalignment early and how to keep people inside the mission before risk…
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Despite Russian influence, Moldova votes Pro-EU, highlighting future election risks
Moldova ‘s deputy PM blames Russia for an election cyberattack, calling it part of a planned hybrid campaign to destabilize democracy. Moldova Deputy Prime Minister Doina Nistor blamed Russia for a cyberattack targeting the country’s Central Electoral Commission last week, ahead of the forthcoming parliamentary election. Nistor said that threat actors targeted a weekness that…
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Agentic AI in IT security: Where expectations meet reality
Tags: ai, api, automation, cloud, compliance, control, credentials, crowdstrike, cybersecurity, data, detection, finance, framework, gartner, google, governance, infrastructure, injection, metric, phishing, RedTeam, risk, service, siem, skills, soar, soc, software, strategy, technology, threat, tool, trainingIntegration approaches: Add-on vs. standalone: The first decision regarding AI agents is whether to layer them onto existing platforms or to implement standalone frameworks. The add-on model treats agents as extensions to security information and event management (SIEM), security orchestration, automation and response (SOAR), or other security tools, providing quick wins with minimal disruption. Standalone…