Tag: tool
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Invisible battles: How cybersecurity work erodes mental health in silence and what we can do about it
Always-on alertness Threats don’t wait. Neither does your pager. You’re expected to respond instantly, on holidays, birthdays, weekends and 2 a.m. system alerts. Even when nothing’s burning, your mind stays wired.That permanent readiness? It’s exhaustion disguised as dedication. Sleep suffers. Focus slips. And when your nervous system never gets to shut down, it starts to…
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JPMorgan, Citi, Morgan Stanley assess fallout from SitusAMC data breach
Tags: advisory, breach, cyberattack, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, email, finance, incident response, microsoft, regulation, risk, risk-management, service, technology, threat, tool, update, vulnerabilityThird-party breaches accelerating: The SitusAMC incident is part of a broader trend of increasing cyberattacks targeting third-party vendors in the financial services sector. Third parties accounted for 30% of data breaches in 2024, a 15% increase from 2023, according to Venminder’s State of Third-Party Risk Management 2025 survey. The survey found 49% of organizations experienced…
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Invisible battles: How cybersecurity work erodes mental health in silence and what we can do about it
Always-on alertness Threats don’t wait. Neither does your pager. You’re expected to respond instantly, on holidays, birthdays, weekends and 2 a.m. system alerts. Even when nothing’s burning, your mind stays wired.That permanent readiness? It’s exhaustion disguised as dedication. Sleep suffers. Focus slips. And when your nervous system never gets to shut down, it starts to…
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Fake Prettier Extension on VSCode Marketplace Dropped Anivia Stealer
Cybersecurity firm Checkmarx Zero, in collaboration with Microsoft, removed a malicious ‘prettier-vscode-plus’ extension from the VSCode Marketplace. The fake coding tool was a Brandjacking attempt designed to deploy Anivia Stealer malware and steal Windows user credentials and data. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/prettier-extension-vscode-marketplace-anivia-stealer/
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JPMorgan, Citi, Morgan Stanley assess fallout from SitusAMC data breach
Tags: advisory, breach, cyberattack, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, email, finance, incident response, microsoft, regulation, risk, risk-management, service, technology, threat, tool, update, vulnerabilityThird-party breaches accelerating: The SitusAMC incident is part of a broader trend of increasing cyberattacks targeting third-party vendors in the financial services sector. Third parties accounted for 30% of data breaches in 2024, a 15% increase from 2023, according to Venminder’s State of Third-Party Risk Management 2025 survey. The survey found 49% of organizations experienced…
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Fake Prettier Extension on VSCode Marketplace Dropped Anivia Stealer
Cybersecurity firm Checkmarx Zero, in collaboration with Microsoft, removed a malicious ‘prettier-vscode-plus’ extension from the VSCode Marketplace. The fake coding tool was a Brandjacking attempt designed to deploy Anivia Stealer malware and steal Windows user credentials and data. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/prettier-extension-vscode-marketplace-anivia-stealer/
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LLMs Tools Like GPT-3.5-Turbo and GPT-4 Fuel the Development of Fully Autonomous Malware
The rapid proliferation of large language models has transformed how organizations approach automation, coding, and research. Yet this technological advancement presents a double-edged sword: threat actors are increasingly exploring how to weaponize these tools for creating next-generation, autonomously operating malware. Recent research from Netskope Threat Labs reveals that GPT-3.5-Turbo and GPT-4 can be manipulated to…
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The CISO’s greatest risk? Department leaders quitting
What CISOs can and should be doing: The situation isn’t hopeless; there are steps CISOs can and should take to help avoid defections. It’s a matter of making staff a priority. PayNearMe’s Hobson says CISOs need to ask themselves whether functional security leaders are wearing too many hats with too few opportunities to advance, and…
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AI Agent Does the Hacking: First Documented AI-Orchestrated Cyber Espionage
In this episode, we discuss the first reported AI-driven cyber espionage campaign, as disclosed by Anthropic. In September 2025, a state-sponsored Chinese actor manipulated the Claude Code tool to target 30 global organizations. We explain how the attack was executed, why it matters, and its implications for cybersecurity. Join the conversation as we examine the……
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AI Agent Does the Hacking: First Documented AI-Orchestrated Cyber Espionage
In this episode, we discuss the first reported AI-driven cyber espionage campaign, as disclosed by Anthropic. In September 2025, a state-sponsored Chinese actor manipulated the Claude Code tool to target 30 global organizations. We explain how the attack was executed, why it matters, and its implications for cybersecurity. Join the conversation as we examine the……
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cnspec: Open-source, cloud-native security and policy project
cnspec is an open source tool that helps when you are trying to keep a sprawling setup of clouds, containers, APIs and endpoints under control. It checks security and … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/11/24/cnspec-open-source-cloud-native-security-policy-project/
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State of Cybersecurity 2025 for USA MSPs/MSSPs: Challenges, Threats, and the Seceon Platform Solution
Introduction: The Cybersecurity Crisis for Service Providers The landscape of cybersecurity for USA Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs) in 2025 is defined by unprecedented complexity, operational frustration, and rapidly escalating threats. The “Best of Breed” tool stack, the evolution of nation-state APT groups, and the explosion in ransomware require a…
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State of Cybersecurity 2025 for USA MSPs/MSSPs: Challenges, Threats, and the Seceon Platform Solution
Introduction: The Cybersecurity Crisis for Service Providers The landscape of cybersecurity for USA Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs) in 2025 is defined by unprecedented complexity, operational frustration, and rapidly escalating threats. The “Best of Breed” tool stack, the evolution of nation-state APT groups, and the explosion in ransomware require a…
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WhatsApp API Could Bulk Leak User Telephone Numbers
Researchers Were Able to Query 3.5 Billion Accounts. Security researchers were able to scoop up the telephone numbers of billions of WhatsApp users through an enumeration tool provided by app owner Meta. The sheer quantity of leaked numbers – 3.5 billion in total – would amount to the largest data leak in history. First seen…
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AI as Cyberattacker
From Anthropic: In mid-September 2025, we detected suspicious activity that later investigation determined to be a highly sophisticated espionage campaign. The attackers used AI’s “agentic” capabilities to an unprecedented degree”, using AI not just as an advisor, but to execute the cyberattacks themselves. The threat actor”, whom we assess with high confidence was a Chinese…
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AI as Cyberattacker
From Anthropic: In mid-September 2025, we detected suspicious activity that later investigation determined to be a highly sophisticated espionage campaign. The attackers used AI’s “agentic” capabilities to an unprecedented degree”, using AI not just as an advisor, but to execute the cyberattacks themselves. The threat actor”, whom we assess with high confidence was a Chinese…
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How to turn threat intel into real security wins
Tags: access, api, attack, automation, awareness, business, ciso, cloud, communications, control, credentials, csf, data, data-breach, detection, dns, edr, email, endpoint, exploit, finance, framework, governance, guide, identity, intelligence, lessons-learned, mail, malware, mitre, nist, phishing, ransomware, resilience, risk, saas, siem, soar, soc, switch, tactics, theft, threat, tool, update, vulnerabilityThe CISO mandate: Risk, efficiency, investment, response: Reduce operational risk and financial loss Intelligence-led detection and response aim to prevent or minimise data loss and business disruption. The downstream effects, smaller blast radii, fewer regulatory headaches and lower recovery bills, are what boards recognise. Maximise staff efficiency Manual validation and correlation drive alert fatigue. Automating…
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How to turn threat intel into real security wins
Tags: access, api, attack, automation, awareness, business, ciso, cloud, communications, control, credentials, csf, data, data-breach, detection, dns, edr, email, endpoint, exploit, finance, framework, governance, guide, identity, intelligence, lessons-learned, mail, malware, mitre, nist, phishing, ransomware, resilience, risk, saas, siem, soar, soc, switch, tactics, theft, threat, tool, update, vulnerabilityThe CISO mandate: Risk, efficiency, investment, response: Reduce operational risk and financial loss Intelligence-led detection and response aim to prevent or minimise data loss and business disruption. The downstream effects, smaller blast radii, fewer regulatory headaches and lower recovery bills, are what boards recognise. Maximise staff efficiency Manual validation and correlation drive alert fatigue. Automating…
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Schatten-IT: Viele Fachkräfte nutzen KI ohne Erlaubnis
Schatten-KI in Unternehmen birgt erhebliche Risiken.Immer mehr Fachkräfte in den sogenannten MINT-Berufen setzen Künstliche Intelligenz (KI) am Arbeitsplatz ohne die Genehmigung des Arbeitgebers ein. MINT steht für Mathematik, Informatik, Naturwissenschaften und Technik. In Deutschland nutzen drei von vier MINT-Fachkräften (77 Prozent) bei der Arbeit KI-Tools wie ChatGPT, Google Gemini oder Perplexity, ohne dass die KI-Anwendungen…
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Recognizing and responding to cyber threats: What differentiates NDR, EDR and XDR
Tags: access, attack, automation, breach, cloud, communications, computer, cyber, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, defense, detection, edr, endpoint, firewall, intelligence, iot, malware, microsoft, monitoring, network, siem, software, sql, strategy, technology, threat, tool, windowsEDR identifies noticeable changes at the endpoint EDR, the oldest of the three detection technologies, monitors endpoints to mitigate attacks on them. Endpoints are network devices such as PCs, file servers, smartphones and IoT devices that connect to the network to communicate. A software agent is used to inventory EDR malware and suspicious activity detected…
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Root causes of security breaches remain elusive, jeopardizing resilience
Tags: attack, breach, business, ciso, cyber, cybercrime, cybersecurity, data, detection, framework, governance, incident response, intelligence, lessons-learned, monitoring, resilience, security-incident, service, siem, skills, software, strategy, tactics, technology, threat, tool, training, update, vpn, vulnerabilityTracing an attack path: Preparation is key, so businesses need to have dedicated tools and skills for digital forensics in place before an incident occurs through technologies such as security incident and event management (SIEM).SIEM devices are important because, for example, many gateway and VPN devices have a local storage that overwrites itself within hours.”If…
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Schatten-IT: Viele Fachkräfte nutzen KI ohne Erlaubnis
Schatten-KI in Unternehmen birgt erhebliche Risiken.Immer mehr Fachkräfte in den sogenannten MINT-Berufen setzen Künstliche Intelligenz (KI) am Arbeitsplatz ohne die Genehmigung des Arbeitgebers ein. MINT steht für Mathematik, Informatik, Naturwissenschaften und Technik. In Deutschland nutzen drei von vier MINT-Fachkräften (77 Prozent) bei der Arbeit KI-Tools wie ChatGPT, Google Gemini oder Perplexity, ohne dass die KI-Anwendungen…
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The 10 Hottest Cybersecurity Products Of 2025
The hottest cybersecurity products of 2025 include new tools for AI security and data protection from CrowdStrike, Palo Alto Networks, SentinelOne, Zscaler and Netskope. First seen on crn.com Jump to article: www.crn.com/news/security/2025/the-10-hottest-cybersecurity-products-of-2025
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Recognizing and responding to cyber threats: What differentiates NDR, EDR and XDR
Tags: access, attack, automation, breach, cloud, communications, computer, cyber, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, defense, detection, edr, endpoint, firewall, intelligence, iot, malware, microsoft, monitoring, network, siem, software, sql, strategy, technology, threat, tool, windowsEDR identifies noticeable changes at the endpoint EDR, the oldest of the three detection technologies, monitors endpoints to mitigate attacks on them. Endpoints are network devices such as PCs, file servers, smartphones and IoT devices that connect to the network to communicate. A software agent is used to inventory EDR malware and suspicious activity detected…
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Xillen Stealer: Advanced Features Bypass AI Detection and Steal Password Manager Data
The Python-based information-stealing tool Xillen Stealer has reached versions 4 and 5, significantly expanding its targeting capabilities and functionality across platforms. Documented initially by Cyfirma in September 2025, this cross-platform infostealer targets sensitive data, including credentials, cryptocurrency wallets, system information, and browser data, while employing sophisticated anti-analysis techniques to evade detection. The latest updates introduce…
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Cybersecurity Snapshot: Global Agencies Target Criminal “Bulletproof” Hosts, as CSA Unveils Agentic AI Risk Framework
Tags: access, advisory, ai, android, apple, attack, banking, breach, browser, chrome, cisa, ciso, cloud, compliance, control, credentials, credit-card, crypto, cve, cyber, cybercrime, cybersecurity, data, defense, detection, endpoint, extortion, finance, firewall, firmware, flaw, framework, google, governance, government, group, guide, Hardware, ibm, identity, infection, infrastructure, international, Internet, law, linux, malicious, malware, microsoft, mobile, monitoring, network, open-source, oracle, password, phishing, radius, ransomware, rat, resilience, risk, risk-assessment, risk-management, russia, scam, service, software, switch, technology, threat, tool, update, vulnerability, windowsCyber agencies call on ISPs to help combat “bulletproof” internet hosts that shield cybercriminals. Meanwhile, the CSA introduced a new methodology to assess the risks of autonomous AI. Plus, get the latest on the CIS Benchmarks, drone-detection systems, and malware infections. Key takeaways Crackdown on “bulletproof” hosting: International cyber agencies are urging ISPs and network…
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Cybersecurity Snapshot: Global Agencies Target Criminal “Bulletproof” Hosts, as CSA Unveils Agentic AI Risk Framework
Tags: access, advisory, ai, android, apple, attack, banking, breach, browser, chrome, cisa, ciso, cloud, compliance, control, credentials, credit-card, crypto, cve, cyber, cybercrime, cybersecurity, data, defense, detection, endpoint, extortion, finance, firewall, firmware, flaw, framework, google, governance, government, group, guide, Hardware, ibm, identity, infection, infrastructure, international, Internet, law, linux, malicious, malware, microsoft, mobile, monitoring, network, open-source, oracle, password, phishing, radius, ransomware, rat, resilience, risk, risk-assessment, risk-management, russia, scam, service, software, switch, technology, threat, tool, update, vulnerability, windowsCyber agencies call on ISPs to help combat “bulletproof” internet hosts that shield cybercriminals. Meanwhile, the CSA introduced a new methodology to assess the risks of autonomous AI. Plus, get the latest on the CIS Benchmarks, drone-detection systems, and malware infections. Key takeaways Crackdown on “bulletproof” hosting: International cyber agencies are urging ISPs and network…
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What’s New in Cloud Monitor Classroom Manager: Smarter Tools for K12 Classrooms
At ManagedMethods, we’re always listening and thinking about how we can make our cybersecurity, student safety, and classroom management products simpler and more effective for educators and IT leaders. This Fall, we’re excited to share several new updates across both Classroom Manager and Cloud Monitor, designed to help districts improve student engagement, streamline digital class…