Tag: technology
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WhatsApp flaw allowed discovery of the 3.5 billion mobile numbers registered to the platform
Tags: api, attack, bug-bounty, business, china, cloud, dark-web, data, data-breach, encryption, flaw, government, mobile, phishing, phone, privacy, spam, technology, vulnerability, windowsHey there You are using WhatsApp, marks this as one of the most embarrassing weaknesses yet in the world’s most widely-used communication app.The vulnerability was in WhatsApp’s contact discovery mechanism, the foundation of how this and many similar apps work. When WhatsApp is installed, it asks for permission to match mobile numbers in a user’s…
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7-Zip vulnerability is being actively exploited, NHS England warns (CVE-2025-11001)
NHS England Digital, the technology arm of the publicly-funded health service for England, has issued a warning about a 7-Zip vulnerability (CVE-2025-11001) being exploited by … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/11/19/7-zip-vulnerability-is-being-actively-exploited-nhs-england-warns-cve-2025-11001/
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The nexus of risk and intelligence: How vulnerability-informed hunting uncovers what everything else misses
Tags: access, attack, authentication, business, cisa, compliance, cve, cvss, dark-web, data, defense, detection, dns, edr, endpoint, exploit, framework, intelligence, kev, linux, malicious, mitigation, mitre, monitoring, ntlm, nvd, open-source, password, powershell, remote-code-execution, risk, risk-management, siem, soc, strategy, tactics, technology, threat, update, vulnerability, vulnerability-managementTurning vulnerability data into intelligence: Once vulnerabilities are contextualized, they can be turned into actionable intelligence. Every significant CVE tells a story, known exploit activity, actor interest, proof-of-concept code or links to MITRE ATT&CK techniques. This external intelligence gives us the who and how behind potential exploitation.For example, when a privilege escalation vulnerability in Linux…
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Overcome the myriad challenges of password management to bolster data protection
Tags: access, attack, authentication, automation, backup, best-practice, breach, business, cio, cloud, compliance, control, cyberattack, data, data-breach, gartner, GDPR, identity, infrastructure, international, kaspersky, mfa, password, risk, software, technology, tool, update[1]And both enterprises and small and mid-sized businesses have already made significant investments in authentication, access controls and identity and access management (IAM).[2]But these investments are not effective without robust passwords. At the same time, password management is a cost for IT and security teams, and an inconvenience for technology users.The scale of the problem…
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New Relic Studie: Schwerwiegende IT-Ausfälle kosten deutsche Unternehmen im Mittel 147 Mio Euro pro Jahr
Tags: technologyIn Zusammenarbeit mit Enterprise Technology Research (ETR) hat New Relic weltweit 1.700 IT- und Engineering-Teams und -Leader aus 23 Ländern in Nord-, Mittel- und Südamerika, Asien-Pazifik und Europa befragt. First seen on infopoint-security.de Jump to article: www.infopoint-security.de/new-relic-studie-schwerwiegende-it-ausfaelle-kosten-deutsche-unternehmen-im-mittel-147-mio-euro-pro-jahr/a42881/
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New Relic Studie: Schwerwiegende IT-Ausfälle kosten deutsche Unternehmen im Mittel 147 Mio Euro pro Jahr
Tags: technologyIn Zusammenarbeit mit Enterprise Technology Research (ETR) hat New Relic weltweit 1.700 IT- und Engineering-Teams und -Leader aus 23 Ländern in Nord-, Mittel- und Südamerika, Asien-Pazifik und Europa befragt. First seen on infopoint-security.de Jump to article: www.infopoint-security.de/new-relic-studie-schwerwiegende-it-ausfaelle-kosten-deutsche-unternehmen-im-mittel-147-mio-euro-pro-jahr/a42881/
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UAE to launch first spaceground quantum communication network
Technology Innovation Institute and Space42 unveil a collaboration at the Dubai Airshow to deliver the UAE’s first space-enabled quantum communication network, strengthening national cyber resilience and advancing sovereign leadership in next-generation secure infrastructure First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366634549/UAE-to-launch-first-space-to-ground-quantum-communication-network
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Anthropic AI-powered cyberattack causes a stir
Tags: ai, attack, china, cyber, cyberattack, cybersecurity, espionage, finance, government, group, hacking, programming, technology, toolAI “‹”‹company Anthropic recently announced that companies worldwide have been attacked by an AI-powered cyber espionage campaign. It is purported to be the first publicly documented case of a cyberattack carried out by an AI model.According to the research report, around 30 organizations worldwide were affected by the attacks. These included large technology companies, financial institutions,…
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Tenable Cloud Vulnerability Management: Reducing Vulnerability Risk in the Cloud Era
Tags: access, ai, api, attack, ciso, cloud, compliance, container, data, exploit, flaw, google, identity, infrastructure, intelligence, oracle, privacy, risk, risk-assessment, service, software, technology, threat, training, vulnerability, vulnerability-managementTenable has launched Tenable Cloud Vulnerability Management, a powerful new offering within Tenable One, to help vulnerability management leaders identify, prioritize, and remediate exposures across multi-cloud and hybrid environments. Key takeaways Agentless inventory and visibility: Achieve complete asset inventory and coverage across all existing virtual machines, virtual machine images and container images in AWS, Azure,…
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Tenable Cloud Vulnerability Management: Reducing Vulnerability Risk in the Cloud Era
Tags: access, ai, api, attack, ciso, cloud, compliance, container, data, exploit, flaw, google, identity, infrastructure, intelligence, oracle, privacy, risk, risk-assessment, service, software, technology, threat, training, vulnerability, vulnerability-managementTenable has launched Tenable Cloud Vulnerability Management, a powerful new offering within Tenable One, to help vulnerability management leaders identify, prioritize, and remediate exposures across multi-cloud and hybrid environments. Key takeaways Agentless inventory and visibility: Achieve complete asset inventory and coverage across all existing virtual machines, virtual machine images and container images in AWS, Azure,…
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NDSS 2025 Spatial-Domain Wireless Jamming With Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces
Tags: attack, control, data, infrastructure, Internet, network, service, technology, threat, vulnerability, wifiSESSION Session 3B: Wireless, Cellular & Satellite Security ———– ———– Authors, Creators & Presenters: Philipp Mackensen (Ruhr University Bochum), Paul Staat (Max Planck Institute for Security and Privacy), Stefan Roth (Ruhr University Bochum), Aydin Sezgin (Ruhr University Bochum), Christof Paar (Max Planck Institute for Security and Privacy), Veelasha Moonsamy (Ruhr University Bochum) ———– PAPER ———–…
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Cloudflare Outage Throws a Wrench in Global Internet Access
Major Service Provider’s Temporary Disruption Follows Big AWS Outage Last Month. Websites worldwide faced intermittent outages Tuesday due to an ongoing problem with technology giant Cloudflare’s content delivery network, resulting in users being unable to access an array of big sites, ranging from OpenAI, bet365 and X, to Grindr, Virgin Media and Spotify. First seen…
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Richland County CUSD Finds “More Bang for the Buck” with ManagedMethods
Choosing Cloud Monitor Provides Stronger Safety Alerts, Cybersecurity Protection, and Peace of Mind”, All Within Budget At Richland County Community Unit School District #1 in Illinois, Technology Coordinator Ryan Roark has spent 17 years ensuring that students have access to safe, effective learning technology. His small but experienced IT team of three manages over 2,100…
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The Quantum Future Is Coming Hackers Are Already Preparing
In 2025 we’re not just fighting today’s headline-grabbing cyber threats, but we’re also preparing for tomorrow’s. Technology is evolving at a pace that is both fuelling progress for defenders and powering new tools for bad actors. The same advances that drive discovery and innovation also give cybercriminals new ways to attack faster, more broadly and…
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Hackers increasingly target operational technology, with manufacturing sector bearing the brunt
Companies should segment and monitor their networks to prevent hackers from crossing over from IT to OT, a new report said. First seen on cybersecuritydive.com Jump to article: www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/operational-technology-cyberattacks-trellix/805693/
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OT Vulnerabilities Mount But Patching Still a Problem
PLCs Increasingly in Hacker Crosshairs, Warns Trellix. Patching is still the mortal weaknesses of operational technology environments, warns cybersecurity firm Trellix in a report assessing incidents in critical infrastructure settings during the middle two quarters of this year. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/ot-vulnerabilities-mount-but-patching-still-problem-a-30052
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What future innovations excite leaders in Agentic AI security
How Are Non-Human Identities Transforming the Landscape of Cybersecurity? Have you ever considered what constitutes the “identity” of a machine where technology evolves at breakneck speed? The concept of Non-Human Identities (NHIs) is reshaping how organizations think about cybersecurity. More than just a technical term, NHIs combine machine identities and the secrets they hold. This……
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Logitech confirms data breach
Logitech, the Swiss multinational electronics and technology company best known for marketing computer peripherals and hardware, has suffered a data breach. >>While the … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/11/17/logitech-data-breach/
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Critical RCE Flaws in AI Inference Engines Expose Meta, Nvidia, and Microsoft Frameworks
Tags: ai, cve, cyber, flaw, framework, infrastructure, microsoft, nvidia, open-source, rce, remote-code-execution, technology, vulnerabilitySecurity researchers at Oligo Security have uncovered a series of critical Remote Code Execution vulnerabilities affecting widely deployed AI inference servers from major technology companies. The flaws affect frameworks developed by Meta, NVIDIA, Microsoft, and open-source projects such as vLLM, SGLang, and Modular, potentially exposing enterprise AI infrastructure to serious security risks. CVE ID Affected…
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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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How proactive should your Secrets Rotation strategy be
How Do Non-Human Identities Fit Into Cybersecurity? Have you ever considered how machine identities play a crucial role in cybersecurity? Non-Human Identities (NHIs) are at the heart of modern security strategies, especially when managing secrets and ensuring a secure digital ecosystem. With the increasing reliance on technology, every organization needs to understand the strategic importance……
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The next tech divide is written in AI diffusion
AI is spreading faster than any major technology in history, according to a Microsoft report. More than 1.2 billion people have used an AI tool within three years of the first … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/11/17/microsoft-ai-diffusion-trends/
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Five Plead Guilty in U.S. for Helping North Korean IT Workers Infiltrate 136 Companies
The U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) on Friday announced that five individuals have pleaded guilty to assisting North Korea’s illicit revenue generation schemes by enabling information technology (IT) worker fraud in violation of international sanctions.The five individuals are listed below -Audricus Phagnasay, 24Jason Salazar, 30Alexander Paul Travis, 34Oleksandr Didenko, 28, andErick First seen on thehackernews.com…
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Five U.S. Citizens Plead Guilty to Helping North Korean IT Workers Infiltrate 136 Companies
The U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) on Friday announced that five individuals have pleaded guilty to assisting North Korea’s illicit revenue generation schemes by enabling information technology (IT) worker fraud in violation of international sanctions.The five individuals are listed below -Audricus Phagnasay, 24Jason Salazar, 30Alexander Paul Travis, 34Oleksandr Didenko, 28, andErick First seen on thehackernews.com…
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Document Tech Firm Hit as New Cyber Gang Expands Reach
Kazu Demands $200K Ransom, Begins Leaking 1.2M Stolen Patient Records. Kazu, a relative newcomer among cybercrime gangs, is threatening to post 353 gigabytes of data allegedly stolen in recent weeks from Doctor Alliance, a Texas-based company that provides document and billing management technology and services to physician practices. The attack appears to be the gang’s…
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Checkout.com snubs hackers after data breach, to donate ransom instead
UK financial technology company Checkout announced that the ShinyHunters threat group has breached one of its legacy cloud storage systems and is now extorting the company for a ransom. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/checkoutcom-snubs-shinyhunters-hackers-to-donate-ransom-instead/
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Checkout.com snubs hackers after data breach, to donate ransom instead
UK financial technology company Checkout announced that the ShinyHunters threat group has breached one of its legacy cloud storage systems and is now extorting the company for a ransom. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/checkoutcom-snubs-shinyhunters-hackers-to-donate-ransom-instead/
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Cybersecurity Snapshot: Refresh Your Akira Defenses Now, CISA Says, as OWASP Revamps Its App Sec Top 10 Risks
Tags: access, advisory, ai, antivirus, application-security, attack, authentication, backup, business, chatgpt, cisa, ciso, cloud, compliance, control, corporate, cve, cyber, cybersecurity, data, defense, detection, encryption, endpoint, exploit, finance, firewall, flaw, framework, germany, group, guide, healthcare, infrastructure, injection, Internet, iot, law, malware, mfa, mitigation, phishing, privacy, programming, ransomware, resilience, risk, service, soc, software, supply-chain, tactics, technology, threat, tool, update, vulnerabilityLearn why you should revise your Akira ransomware protection plans. Plus, find out what’s new in OWASP’s revamped Top 10 Web Application Risks list. Also, find out about agentic AI’s cognitive degradation risk. And get the latest on AI security trends and CISO compensation. Key takeaways CISA and other agencies are urging organizations, especially in…