Tag: risk
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When is the Right Time to Hire a CISO?
Knowing when to hire a CISO is a challenging proposition one which most organizations will eventually need to answer. The need to hire a CISO depends on a combination of factors, including but not limited to: Relevance of regulatory requirements Size of the organization Complexity of operations Sensitivity of data handled or processed Desired risk…
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California, two other states to come down hard on GPC violators
Implement GPC signal recognition: Businesses need to update their websites and backend systems to “detect the presence of the GPC header or equivalent signals sent by browsers or browser extensions. The GPC signal is transmitted as part of the HTTP header or via JavaScript, and must be detected reliably on every relevant page where personal…
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Koi Raises $48M to Safeguard AI Models, Code and Extensions
Company Targets Non-Binary Software Blind Spots Left by Endpoint Security Tools. With $48 million in funding, Koi is scaling up efforts to help enterprises secure browser extensions, AI models and package code often missed by legacy tools. CEO Amit Assaraf says Koi is the only firm offering centralized governance for this fast-growing risk category. First…
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Feds Release Updated HIPAA Security Risk Analysis Tool
Experts Say Tool Geared to Small, Midsized Organizations. Federal regulators have updated their HIPAA security risk assessment tool that’s long been aimed at helping small and midsized providers and business associates with risk analysis – an activity that many healthcare organizations can’t seem to get right. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/feds-release-updated-hipaa-security-risk-analysis-tool-a-29411
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Former WhatsApp Security Chief Sues Meta, Citing Major Privacy Risks
Ex-WhatsApp security chief Attaullah Baig is suing Meta and alleging the company ignored flaws that put billions at risk. Meta denies the claims, noting the employee’s dismissal for poor performance. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-whistleblower-sues-meta-privacy-risks/
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AI Accelerates Code Development But Fuels New Security Risks
Former CSO Joe Sullivan on Vibe Coding Impact on Software Development. AI is reshaping how software is created, allowing more people to participate in the process through vibe coding. But as development accelerates, security challenges multiply as code is often deployed without thorough review, said Joe Sullivan, former CSO at Cloudflare, Facebook and Uber. First…
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New Tenable Report: How Complexity and Weak AI Security Put Cloud Environments at Risk
Tags: access, ai, attack, authentication, breach, cloud, control, credentials, cyber, cybersecurity, data, governance, iam, identity, least-privilege, metric, mfa, monitoring, resilience, risk, security-incident, skills, software, strategy, threat, toolThis survey, commissioned by Tenable and developed in collaboration with the Cloud Security Alliance, warns that rapid cloud and AI adoption, combined with insecure identities and a reactive posture, leave organizations exposed. The report urges a strategic shift to preventive security with a unified view of risk and mature identity governance. Key takeaways Organizations are…
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We’ve crossed the security singularity – Impart Security
Tags: access, ai, api, attack, authentication, breach, ciso, compliance, credentials, cyber, cyberattack, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, defense, detection, exploit, framework, group, hacker, incident response, injection, intelligence, Internet, msp, password, penetration-testing, ransomware, risk, risk-assessment, skills, software, sql, strategy, supply-chain, threat, update, vulnerability, zero-day, zero-trustThe Bottom Line: We’ve Crossed the Security Singularity “ The Security Singularity: When AI Democratized Cyberattacks We’ve crossed a threshold that fundamentally changes cybersecurity forever. Not with fanfare or headlines, but quietly, in the background of our AI-powered world. The expertise barrier that once separated script kiddies from sophisticated threat actors has simply… vanished. I…
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National cyber director says US must shift risk burden toward adversaries
In his first major address after confirmation, Sean Cairncross said the U.S. needs to take bold, coordinated steps to counter authoritarian rivals. First seen on cybersecuritydive.com Jump to article: www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/national-cyber-director-risk-burden-adversaries/759720/
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SAP warns of high-severity vulnerabilities in multiple products
Users of SAP’s S/4HANA and NetWeaver products are at risk and should patch soon. First seen on arstechnica.com Jump to article: arstechnica.com/security/2025/09/as-hackers-exploit-one-high-severity-sap-flaw-company-warns-of-3-more/
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Ransomware upstart ‘The Gentlemen’ raises the stakes for OT”‘heavy sectors
Tags: access, attack, breach, ceo, ciso, credentials, cybersecurity, data, defense, endpoint, group, healthcare, insurance, intelligence, least-privilege, monitoring, network, ransomware, resilience, risk, supply-chain, threat, tool, update, vulnerability, zero-trustHigh-stakes industries make prime targets: The attacks have been spread across 17 countries, with Thailand and the US being the top targets, followed by Venezuela and India. The Gentlemen ransomware group already has a victim count of 27, with manufacturing and construction industries being the key targets, followed by healthcare, insurance, and others.”These sectors are…
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What the Salesloft Drift breaches reveal about 4th-party risk
Tags: access, ai, api, attack, breach, control, data, data-breach, email, exploit, google, hacker, incident response, intelligence, monitoring, risk, risk-assessment, saas, soc, software, startup, supply-chain, technology, threat, tool, zero-trustFebruary 2024: SalesLoft acquires Drift, an AI-powered chatbot companyThe hidden legacy: Drift’s existing OAuth tokens to thousands of Salesforce and Google Workspace instances probably remained activeTime passes: Tokens and app permissions remain valid unless explicitly rotated or revoked.August 2025: Attackers abuse OAuth tokens associated with the Drift application to enumerate and exfiltrate Salesforce data; a…
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Hand-Tool Maker Says Hack Compromised Medical Info
Breach Affecting 104,000 Underscores Health Data Risks for Non-Healthcare Firms. An Ohio hand tool manufacturer that sells its products through franchises is notifying nearly 104,000 people of a breach potentially compromising their medical data. The incident is a cautionary tale for non-healthcare sector entities about the risks they face involving health information. First seen on…
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CISOs, stop chasing vulnerabilities and start managing human risk
Breaches continue to grow in scale and speed, yet the weakest point remains unchanged: people. According to Dune Security’s 2025 CISO Risk Intelligence Survey, over 90 percent … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/09/10/ciso-human-centric-risk/
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CISOs, stop chasing vulnerabilities and start managing human risk
Breaches continue to grow in scale and speed, yet the weakest point remains unchanged: people. According to Dune Security’s 2025 CISO Risk Intelligence Survey, over 90 percent … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/09/10/ciso-human-centric-risk/
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Apple CarPlay Vulnerability Allows Remote Code Execution to Gain Root Access
A newly disclosed vulnerability in Apple’s CarPlay ecosystem enablesremote code execution with root privileges, posing a serious risk to connected vehicles. Discovered by the Oligo Security Research team and tracked asCVE-2025-24132, the flaw resides within the AirPlay protocol implementation used by CarPlay systems. CVE ID Affected Components Versions Impacted CVE-2025-24132 AirPlay Audio SDK < 2.7.1…
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Apple CarPlay Vulnerability Allows Remote Code Execution to Gain Root Access
A newly disclosed vulnerability in Apple’s CarPlay ecosystem enablesremote code execution with root privileges, posing a serious risk to connected vehicles. Discovered by the Oligo Security Research team and tracked asCVE-2025-24132, the flaw resides within the AirPlay protocol implementation used by CarPlay systems. CVE ID Affected Components Versions Impacted CVE-2025-24132 AirPlay Audio SDK < 2.7.1…
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As hackers exploit one high-severity SAP flaw, company warns of 3 more
Users of SAP’s S/4HANA and NetWeaver products are at risk and should patch soon. First seen on arstechnica.com Jump to article: arstechnica.com/security/2025/09/as-hackers-exploit-one-high-severity-sap-flaw-company-warns-of-3-more/
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700M VPN Users at Risk: Hidden Ownership Exposed
When you connect to a virtual private network, you probably assume your online activity is private and secure. The reality is messier. Multiple studies reveal that over 20 popular VPN apps with more than 700 million users are secretly connected through overlapping ownership groups, sharing vulnerabilities that could expose your data. Worse, half of the top…
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National cyber director: U.S. strategy needs to shift cyber risk from Americans to its adversaries
Sean Cairncross also talked about near-term priorities in his first public speech since being confirmed. First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/us-cybersecurity-strategy-sean-cairncross-shift-risk-china-trump-biden-cisa/
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Zero Trust’s Next Phase: Agility, Identity, AI Risks
Tags: access, ai, ciso, control, data, governance, identity, intelligence, network, risk, threat, zero-trustWhy CISOs Must Rethink Access, Behavioral Analytics and AI Governance at Scale Zero trust is evolving beyond static controls and network segmentation. CISOs must prepare for dynamic, behavior-driven security models that incorporate real-time intelligence, enforce identity and data safeguards, and manage AI as both a threat vector and a security tool. First seen on govinfosecurity.com…
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How External Attack Surface Management helps enterprises manage cyber risk
Shadow assets don’t care about your perimeter. EASM finds every internet-facing asset, surfaces unknowns, and prioritizes real risks”, so you can fix exposures before attackers do. See how Outpost24 makes it easy. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/how-external-attack-surface-management-helps-enterprises-manage-cyber-risk/
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How External Attack Surface Management helps enterprises manage cyber risk
Shadow assets don’t care about your perimeter. EASM finds every internet-facing asset, surfaces unknowns, and prioritizes real risks”, so you can fix exposures before attackers do. See how Outpost24 makes it easy. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/how-external-attack-surface-management-helps-enterprises-manage-cyber-risk/
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Breaking Down Silos: Why You Need an Ecosystem View of Cloud Risk
Tags: access, attack, business, ciso, cloud, compliance, container, cvss, cyber, data, data-breach, exploit, governance, grc, identity, infrastructure, Internet, least-privilege, metric, network, risk, threat, tool, training, vulnerabilityA disjointed approach to cloud security generates more noise than clarity, making it hard for you to prioritize what to fix first. Learn how Tenable dissolves this challenge by integrating cloud security into a unified exposure management platform giving you the context to pinpoint your organization’s biggest cyber risks. Don’t just manage cloud security understand…