Tag: technology
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Is AI here to take or redefine your cybersecurity role?
Tags: ai, attack, automation, business, ceo, cloud, compliance, conference, control, crowdstrike, cyber, cybersecurity, data, governance, intelligence, jobs, monitoring, phishing, risk, skills, soc, software, strategy, technology, threat, training, vulnerability“AI is coming, and will take some jobs, but no need to worry.”That headline ran atop a CSO story published in 2016. Nine years later, the prediction feels closer to coming true, with questions around jobs being replaced or redefined and whether cybersecurity pros should be worried taking on greater nuance, and still hanging in…
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Singapore warns China-linked group UNC3886 targets its critical infrastructure
Singapore says China-linked group UNC3886 targeted its critical infrastructure by hacking routers and security devices. Singapore accused China-linked APT group UNC3886 of targeting its critical infrastructure. UNC3886 is a sophisticated China-linked cyber espionage group that targets network devices and virtualization technologies using zero-day exploits. Its primary focus is on defense, technology, and telecommunications sectors in…
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Threat actors scanning for apps incorporating vulnerable Spring Boot tool
Tags: access, attack, authentication, ciso, compliance, country, credentials, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, email, encryption, endpoint, exploit, finance, flaw, governance, group, hacker, incident response, infrastructure, Internet, kev, nist, organized, password, risk, technology, threat, tool, vulnerability, zero-day/health endpoints, commonly used to detect internet-exposed Spring Boot deployments. If vulnerable implementations of apps, including TeleMessage SGNL, are found, they could be exploited to steal sensitive data in heap memory, including plaintext usernames and passwords. The hole is serious enough that it was added this week to the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency’s Known Exploited…
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Exertis Enterprise looks to life after sale of IT business
Enterprise-focused business was not part of the sale earlier this week and continues to operate under the DCC Technology umbrella First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/microscope/news/366627955/Exertis-Enterprise-looks-to-life-after-sale-of-IT-business
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8 trends transforming the MDR market today
Tags: access, ai, at&t, attack, automation, breach, cloud, compliance, control, cyber, cybersecurity, data, detection, edr, endpoint, framework, GDPR, google, identity, infrastructure, intelligence, iot, least-privilege, monitoring, mssp, network, nis-2, ransomware, risk, service, siem, soc, sophos, strategy, technology, threat, tool, zero-trustDigital transformation complexifies the attack surface: As businesses modernize their IT environments, the complexity of securing hybrid and cloud-native infrastructures increases, making MDR an attractive option for scalable, expert-led protection, experts say.The shift to hybrid work, IoT adoption, and an increase in cloud migrations have dramatically expanded attack surfaces, while ransomware and AI-powered attacks constantly…
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CISA Publishes 13 ICS Security Advisories on Critical Flaws
Tags: advisory, cisa, control, cyber, cybersecurity, flaw, infrastructure, network, technology, threat, vulnerabilityThe Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) released thirteen Industrial Control Systems (ICS) security advisories on July 17, 2025, highlighting critical vulnerabilities that could compromise essential infrastructure operations. This coordinated disclosure represents one of the most significant advisory releases of the year, underscoring escalating threats to operational technology networks across multiple sectors. Three Priority Vulnerabilities…
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Roblox introduces age estimation technology for unfiltered chats
Users of the popular Roblox video game platform will now have to submit selfies and government IDs in order to access unfiltered chats intended for teenagers and adults. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/roblox-age-verification-technology-unfiltered-chats
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China-linked hackers target Taiwan chip firms in a coordinated espionage campaign
Tags: access, ai, attack, china, compliance, control, credentials, cyber, cybersecurity, detection, email, espionage, exploit, finance, framework, government, group, hacker, intelligence, international, login, monitoring, network, phishing, software, supply-chain, technology, threat, warfareInvestment banks in the crosshairs: A second group, UNK_DropPitch, targeted the financial ecosystem surrounding Taiwan’s semiconductor industry. This group conducted phishing campaigns against investment banks, focusing on individuals specializing in Taiwanese semiconductor analysis. The phishing emails purported to come from fictitious financial firms seeking collaboration opportunities.The third group, UNK_SparkyCarp, focused on credential harvesting through sophisticated…
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Are We Truly Prepared for the Era of Quantum Computing?
Although there are many positives to new QC technology, we can’t ignore the fact that we’re entering an era of quantum computing that brings some serious cybersecurity threats. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/07/are-we-truly-prepared-for-the-era-of-quantum-computing/
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U.S. Army soldier pleads guilty to extorting 10 tech, telecom firms
A 21-year old former U.S. Army soldier pleaded guilty to charges of hacking and extorting at least ten telecommunications and technology companies in the country. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/us-army-soldier-pleads-guilty-to-extorting-10-tech-telecom-firms/
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Oracle Issues Critical Update Fixing 309 Vulnerabilities Across Products
Oracle Corporation released its July 2025 Critical Patch Update, addressing a substantial 309 security vulnerabilities across its extensive product portfolio. This quarterly security release represents one of the most comprehensive patches in recent years, affecting dozens of Oracle’s enterprise software solutions and requiring immediate attention from organizations worldwide. The critical update spans Oracle’s entire technology…
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Trump Lifts Nvidia Chip Restrictions to China, Raising Concerns
Analysts Warn White House Chip Reversal Threatens US AI Dominance. President Donald Trump has reportedly reversed a U.S. policy restricting Nvidia chips critical to artificial intelligence technology development from being exported to China in a move that experts say could undercut the U.S. lead in the burgeoning emerging technology market. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump…
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UKtech50 2025: The most influential people in UK technology
Computer Weekly has announced the 15th annual UKtech50 our definitive list of the movers and shakers in the UK tech sector First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366627653/UKtech50-2025-The-most-influential-people-in-UK-technology
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How Trump’s Cyber Cuts Dismantle Federal Information Sharing
Experts Warn Federal Cyber Cuts Are Hindering Public-Private Threat Sharing Efforts. The White House has continued to sharply reduce the size of cybersecurity teams across the federal government while cutting information technology budgets and funding for key programs. Experts warn public-private information sharing around critical cyberthreats has slowed. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article:…
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The 10 most common IT security mistakes
Tags: access, attack, backup, best-practice, bsi, business, control, cyber, cyberattack, cybercrime, data, detection, group, incident response, infrastructure, Internet, login, mfa, microsoft, monitoring, network, office, password, ransomware, risk, security-incident, service, skills, strategy, technology, threat, tool, vpn2. Gateway: Weak passwords: The problem: Weak passwords repeatedly make it easier for cybercriminals to gain access to a company network. A domain administrator password with six characters or a local administrator password with only two characters is no obstacle for perpetrators. It is more than clear that this issue is often neglected in practice,…
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Experts uncover critical flaws in Kigen eSIM technology affecting billions
Experts devised a new hack targeting Kigen eSIM tech, used in over 2B devices, exposing smartphones and IoT users to serious security risks. Researchers at Security Explorations uncovered a new hacking method exploiting flaws in Kigen’s eSIM tech, affecting billions of IoT devices. An eSIM (embedded SIM) is a digital version of a traditional SIM…
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New Forensic Method Reveals Hidden Traces of RDP Exploits by Hackers
Cybersecurity researchers have unveiled advanced techniques for tracking attackers who use Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) to move laterally through compromised networks, turning the very technology hackers rely on into a digital fingerprint that reveals their every move. The breakthrough centers on analyzing RDP’s bitmap caching mechanism, which stores 64×64 pixel tiles of remote screen images…
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8 tough trade-offs every CISO must navigate
Tags: access, ai, attack, business, ciso, cloud, compliance, computer, cyber, cybersecurity, ddos, defense, detection, framework, group, healthcare, incident response, jobs, malicious, mfa, regulation, resilience, risk, service, technology, threat, tool, vulnerability2. Weighing security investments when the budget forces choices: Closely related to the trade-off around risk is what CISOs must navigate when it comes to security investments.”For most CISOs, when they have to make tough choices, 99% of the time it’s due to budget constraints that force them to weight risks versus rewards,” says John…
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eSIM Vulnerability in Kigen’s eUICC Cards Exposes Billions of IoT Devices to Malicious Attacks
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a new hacking technique that exploits weaknesses in the eSIM technology used in modern smartphones, exposing users to severe risks.The issues impact the Kigen eUICC card. According to the Irish company’s website, more than two billion SIMs in IoT devices have been enabled as of December 2020.The findings come from Security…
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DPC Investigates TikTok Over Transfer of EU User Data to China
The Data Protection Commission (DPC) has launched a formal inquiry into TikTok Technology Limited, scrutinizing the company’s practices regarding the transfer and storage of European Economic Area (EEA) users’ personal data to servers in China. This development stems from discrepancies uncovered in a prior investigation concluded on April 30, 2025, where TikTok asserted that EEA…
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Hacker Returns $42 Million in Stolen Crypto in Exchange for $5 Million Bounty
A security flaw in the GMX V1 software was made public, causing a significant upheaval in the decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem and forcing immediate action to protect user assets. GMX, a prominent perpetual futures trading platform built on blockchain technology, relies on its V1 protocol for liquidity provision through its GLP (GMX Liquidity Provider) token.…
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Virtru secures $50 million investment to advance data-centric security standards
Virtru’s technology centers on the Trusted Data Format, an open standard that embeds security controls directly into data files rather than relying on traditional perimeter defenses. First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/virtru-series-d-50-million-trusted-data-format/
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Digital Fingerprints Test Privacy Concerns in 2025
Digital fingerprinting technology creates detailed user profiles by combining device data with location and demographics, which increases the risks of surveillance. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/data-privacy/digital-fingerprints-tests-privacy-concerns-2025
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Digital Fingerprints Tests Privacy Concerns in 2025
Digital fingerprinting technology creates detailed user profiles by combining device data with location and demographics, which increases the risks of surveillance. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/data-privacy/digital-fingerprints-tests-privacy-concerns-2025
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IT Giant Ingram Micro Restores Operations After Ransomware Attack
Ingram Micro Holding Corporation (NYSE: INGM), a global leader in IT distribution and technology solutions, has announced that it has successfully restored operations across all countries and regions following a ransomware attack identified on certain internal systems. The incident, first disclosed on July 5, 2025, prompted immediate action from the Irvine, California-based company, which proactively…
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eSIM Bug in Millions of Phones Enables Spying, Takeover
eSIMs around the world may be fundamentally vulnerable to physical and network attacks because of a 6-year-old Oracle vulnerability in technology that underlies billions of cards. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/endpoint-security/esim-bug-millions-phones-spying-takeover
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Schneider Electric Flaws Expose Systems to OS Command Injection Attacks
Tags: advisory, attack, cyber, data, flaw, injection, monitoring, software, technology, vulnerabilitySchneider Electric, a global leader in industrial technology and sustainability, has issued a critical security notification revealing multiple vulnerabilities in its EcoStruxure IT Data Center Expert (DCE) software, a scalable monitoring solution for data center equipment. Released on July 8, 2025, under document reference SEVD-2025-189-01, the advisory details six severe flaws affecting versions 8.3 and…
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MCP is fueling agentic AI, and introducing new security risks
Tags: access, ai, api, attack, authentication, best-practice, ceo, cloud, corporate, cybersecurity, gartner, injection, LLM, malicious, monitoring, network, office, open-source, penetration-testing, RedTeam, risk, service, supply-chain, technology, threat, tool, vulnerabilityMitigating MCP server risks: When it comes to using MCP servers there’s a big difference between developers using it for personal productivity and enterprises putting them into production use cases.Derek Ashmore, application transformation principal at Asperitas Consulting, suggests that corporate customers don’t rush on MCP adoption until the technology is safer and more of the…