Tag: risk
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Toxic Combinations: When Cross-App Permissions Stack into Risk
On January 31, 2026, researchers disclosed that Moltbook, a social network built for AI agents, had left its database wide open, exposing 35,000 email addresses and 1.5 million agent API tokens across 770,000 active agents.The more worrying part sat inside the private messages. Some of those conversations held plaintext third-party credentials, including OpenAI API keys…
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CyberSmart Partners with Renaissance to Deliver Complete Cyber Confidence for SMEs
Irish reseller Renaissance has announced a strategic partnership with CyberSmart, a UK-based cybersecurity provider focused on delivering continuous protection, compliance, and cyber risk management for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). This collaboration brings CyberSmart’s cybersecurity solutions to a wider market, spanning real-time threat detection, vulnerability management, compliance assurance, and cybersecurity awareness training. Designed for simplicity…
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Anthropic investigates report of rogue access to hack-enabling Mythos AI
‘Handful’ of people allegedly gain unauthorised access to model adept at detecting cybersecurity vulnerabilities<ul><li><a href=”https://www.theguardian.com/business/live/2026/apr/22/uk-inflation-increase-fuel-prices-oil-falls-trump-ceasefire-extended-business-live-news-updates”>Business live latest updates</li></ul>The AI developer Anthropic has confirmed it is investigating a report that unauthorised users have gained access to its Mythos model, which it has warned <a href=”https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/apr/08/anthropic-ai-cybersecurity-software”>poses risks to cybersecurity.The US startup made the statement after Bloomberg reported…
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UK Faces a Cyber ‘Perfect Storm’ Driven by Tech Advances and Nation State Threats, NCSC Warns
The convergence of global tensions and rapid technological change is driving a new era of cyber risk, the NCSC warns First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/uk-faces-a-cyber-perfect-storm-ncsc/
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Neues Tool von Mondoo deckt Risiken in KI-Agenten-Skills frühzeitig auf
Mit dem AI Skills Check erweitert Mondoo sein Portfolio im Bereich Schwachstellenmanagement und positioniert sich zugleich in einem Feld, das gerade erst entsteht First seen on infopoint-security.de Jump to article: www.infopoint-security.de/neues-tool-von-mondoo-deckt-risiken-in-ki-agenten-skills-fruehzeitig-auf/a44717/
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Oracle April 2026 Critical Patch Update Addresses 241 CVEs
Oracle addresses 241 CVEs in its second quarterly update of 2026 with 481 patches, including 34 critical updates. Key takeaways: The second Critical Patch Update (CPU) for 2026 contains fixes for 241 unique CVEs in 481 security updates 34 issues (7.1% of all patches) were assigned a critical severity rating Oracle Communications received the highest…
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Microsoft Vulnerabilities Drop, But Critical Flaws Double, Report Warns
Microsoft vulnerabilities fall, but critical flaws double, BeyondTrust report highlights rising risk in Microsoft Office, Azure, and cloud systems. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/microsoft-vulnerabilities-drop-critical-flaws-double/
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Surge in Bomgar RMM Exploitation Demonstrates Supply Chain Risk
The critical remote code execution flaw (CVE-2026-1731) in the remote monitoring and management tool can be exploited to spread ransomware and compromise supply chains. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cyberattacks-data-breaches/surge-bomgar-rmm-exploitation-demonstrates-supply-chain-risk
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ShinyHunters: SaaS Breaches Identity Risks (2026)
Who are ShinyHunters? Learn how this group exploits SaaS, credentials, and identity-based access”, and how to prevent modern data breaches. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/04/shinyhunters-saas-breaches-identity-risks-2026/
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Forescout Uncovers New Security Risks in Widely Used Industrial Networking Devices
Cybersecurity firm Forescout has identified 22 previously unknown vulnerabilities in serial-to-IP converters, devices commonly used to connect legacy industrial equipment to modern networks. The company warns that thousands of these systems are currently exposed online, potentially increasing the risk of cyberattacks across critical infrastructure sectors. The findings are part of a new research initiative called…
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Why API Discovery Is the First Step to Securing AI
TL;DR AI risk doesn’t live in the model. It lives in the APIs behind it. Every AI interaction triggers a chain of API calls across your environment. Many of those APIs aren’t documented or tracked. That’s your real exposure. Shadow API discovery gives you visibility into those hidden endpoints, so you can find them before…
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Security Challenges in Generative AI Platforms
Explore key security challenges in generative AI platforms, including risks, vulnerabilities, and strategies to protect data and AI systems. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/04/security-challenges-in-generative-ai-platforms/
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The US NSA is using Anthropic’s Claude Mythos despite supply chain risk
Axios reports the National Security Agency uses Anthropic Mythos model despite Department of Defense concerns, blurring AI risk vs defense lines. The reported use of Anthropic’s Mythos model by the U.S. National Security Agency is a reminder that the line between AI as a defensive tool and AI as a security risk is getting harder…
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Why identity is the driving force behind digital transformation
Who they are and what they are up to.The project they are working on.Which environment should they use?Using this information, the system can determine which resource someone needs, when they need it and how to use it. The principle behind it is ‘never trust, always verify’. With it, errors that normally occur are reduced, less…
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Dänische Filmindustrie will Jugendliche bekehren
Tags: riskMit einer Neuauflage der Kampagne will die dänische Filmindustrie alle Jugendlichen auf die Risiken illegaler Streaming-Dienste hinweisen. First seen on tarnkappe.info Jump to article: tarnkappe.info/artikel/streaming/daenische-filmindustrie-will-jugendliche-bekehren-328396.html
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AI-Powered Risk Registers vs. Traditional Risk Management: What’s the Difference?
Key Takeaways It’s surprising that traditional risk registers (spreadsheets or basic databases) persist in a world racing toward AI-infused technology. But the states speak for themselves: 59% of GRC practitioners use no commercial tool, with 52% spending 30-50% of time on admin tasks like data entry. Although reliable for basic checklists, traditional risk registers are……
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Amtrak Data Breach Exposes 2.1M Records, Reports Suggest Larger Leak
Amtrak data breach exposes over 2.1 million customer records after CRM access. Learn what was leaked, risks, and steps users and IT teams should take now. The post Amtrak Data Breach Exposes 2.1M Records, Reports Suggest Larger Leak appeared first on TechRepublic. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-amtrak-data-breach-2-1m-records/
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Chrome Privacy Concerns Rise as Expert Warns of Fingerprinting Risks
A privacy expert warns Chrome still allows browser fingerprinting and tracking, raising concerns after Google’s shift away from third-party cookie changes. The post Chrome Privacy Concerns Rise as Expert Warns of Fingerprinting Risks appeared first on TechRepublic. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-chrome-browser-fingerprinting-privacy-concerns/
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Article 5 and the EU AI Act’s Absolute Red Lines FireTail Blog
Tags: access, ai, awareness, cctv, cloud, compliance, control, data, detection, exploit, finance, group, healthcare, ibm, infrastructure, Internet, law, microsoft, monitoring, risk, service, technology, tool, training, vulnerabilityApr 20, 2026 – Alan Fagan – Most conversations about the EU AI Act focus on August 2026, when obligations for high-risk AI systems become fully enforceable. But Article 5 is already live. The Act’s eight prohibited practices became enforceable in February 2025. Fines of up to Euro35 million or 7% of global annual turnover…
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Article 5 and the EU AI Act’s Absolute Red Lines FireTail Blog
Tags: access, ai, awareness, cctv, cloud, compliance, control, data, detection, exploit, finance, group, healthcare, ibm, infrastructure, Internet, law, microsoft, monitoring, risk, service, technology, tool, training, vulnerabilityApr 20, 2026 – Alan Fagan – Most conversations about the EU AI Act focus on August 2026, when obligations for high-risk AI systems become fully enforceable. But Article 5 is already live. The Act’s eight prohibited practices became enforceable in February 2025. Fines of up to Euro35 million or 7% of global annual turnover…
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2026’s Breach List So Far: FBI Hacked, 1B Androids at Risk, 270M iPhones Vulnerable
From the FBI breach to the DarkSword iPhone exploit, these are the biggest cyber attacks and security failures that have shaped 2026 so far. The post 2026’s Breach List So Far: FBI Hacked, 1B Androids at Risk, 270M iPhones Vulnerable appeared first on TechRepublic. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-top-cyberattacks-2026-so-far/
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2026’s Breach List So Far: FBI Hacked, 1B Androids at Risk, 270M iPhones Vulnerable
From the FBI breach to the DarkSword iPhone exploit, these are the biggest cyber attacks and security failures that have shaped 2026 so far. The post 2026’s Breach List So Far: FBI Hacked, 1B Androids at Risk, 270M iPhones Vulnerable appeared first on TechRepublic. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-top-cyberattacks-2026-so-far/
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2026’s Breach List So Far: FBI Hacked, 1B Androids at Risk, 270M iPhones Vulnerable
From the FBI breach to the DarkSword iPhone exploit, these are the biggest cyber attacks and security failures that have shaped 2026 so far. The post 2026’s Breach List So Far: FBI Hacked, 1B Androids at Risk, 270M iPhones Vulnerable appeared first on TechRepublic. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-top-cyberattacks-2026-so-far/
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Vercel Breach Explained: OAuth Risk in AI + SaaS Environment
The Vercel breach shows how OAuth and AI integrations create hidden SaaS risk. Learn how access abuse, shadow AI, and identity threats are reshaping modern secu First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/04/vercel-breach-explained-oauth-risk-in-ai-saas-environment/
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Fake TikTok Downloaders on Chrome and Edge Spying on 130,000 Users
Over 130,000 users are at risk from fake TikTok downloader extensions on Chrome and Microsoft Edge. Researchers discovered these malicious tools use device fingerprinting to spy on users and steal sensitive browser data. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/fake-tiktok-downloaders-chrome-edge-spy-users/
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NIST Scales Back Vulnerability Scoring in 2026 as CVE Volume Surges
NIST is scaling back NVD enrichment as CVE volumes surge, shifting more risk prioritization to organizations. First seen on esecurityplanet.com Jump to article: www.esecurityplanet.com/threats/nist-scales-back-vulnerability-scoring-in-2026-as-cve-volume-surges/
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Managing AI agents and identity in a heightened risk environment
First seen on thesecurityblogger.com Jump to article: www.thesecurityblogger.com/managing-ai-agents-and-identity-in-a-heightened-risk-environment/