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new Organisations don’t necessarily have to invest in expensive cameras and alarm systems or employ an army of security personnel. There are a number of basic hygiene measures that they can take immediately to lower their physical security risk without adding significant cost. For example, locking all IT devices, from laptops to USB drives, in a secure storage space so that valuable data on them can’t be accessed can prevent a significant number of attacks. This extends to networked printers, which should also be locked away as they can be vulnerable when left in publicly accessible areas. Similarly, network ports and wireless access points should be hidden from plain view and disabled in public areas to prevent unsanctioned access. — IT Brief New Zealand, 10h ago

new Security scanning equipment is a type of technology used to detect threats, scan for intrusions, and monitor for suspicious activity. This type of equipment is used by businesses, government agencies, and other organizations to ensure security and protect against malicious attacks. Security scanning equipment is used to detect a wide range of threats, including malware, viruses, trojans, and other malicious software. It can also be used to detect physical intrusions, such as unauthorized access to buildings or data centers. — openPR.com, 17h ago

new Keeping software current with the latest security updates and patches is a vital step in protecting Internet-connected devices. On the individual user level, employees should be encouraged to set up automatic software updates to decrease the risk of vulnerabilities that can lead to ransomware and other malware. Likewise, consider creating an educational pamphlet that teaches employees how to check privacy and security settings against your desired level of information-sharing any time they register a new account, download an app, or acquire a new device. — darkreading.com, 20h ago

new ..."Our goal has always been to make the open source security more accessible to small and midsize enterprises (SMEs). As a company, we’ve been a firm believer in the community & collaboration, which resonated with us immediately as we were invited to join the OpenSSF family. Patchstack runs an active open source bug hunting community (Patchstack Alliance) where ethical hackers are rewarded for reporting new security vulnerabilities found in open-source software. We are the global leader of open source vulnerability intelligence, ranking #1 as a CNA in 2023 for the highest number of CVEs processed. Patchstack offers vPatches to its SaaS customers which allows them to auto-mitigate production applications from all of the latest vulnerabilities to immediately reduce exposure. We are determined to cover the entire lifecycle of open source vulnerabilities. We see the OpenSSF membership as a logical next step to give back to the community, share our knowledge, data, and further educate the SME market about open source & supply chain security."... — linuxfoundation.org, 20h ago

new Additionally, it’s vital to ensure the wallets have security features that are as robust as possible, such as multi-signature options, biometric authentication, and tamper-resistant seals. These would add incredible layers of safety and make unauthorized access to digital assets much harder. — crypto.news, 1d ago

new ...“Managing and enforcing access policies across multiple sites in a VPN architecture can become a daunting task, especially in OT environments where assets are so numerous and remote users generally work for third parties,” Lobo said. “This complexity and the fact that jump servers are installed in the IDMZ explain why VPN access is commonly maintained by a separate entity in the organization, which can cause delays for vendor connectivity and impact operational agility or even production uptime.”... — Industrial Cyber, 1d ago

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new Evans: "There's no security control that is a silver bullet. Everything has to be thought of and applied through the lens of security and depth strategy. Zero-trust methodology would be just one part of a framework. Using risk-based authentication, you'll have to make sure that you're looking at the right attributes and tuning your systems accordingly. Things like one-time passwords could be intercepted by malware. — techxplore.com, 1d ago

new Ensure your smartphone automatically locks itself when idle. If you misplace it, this safeguard will deter anyone who stumbles upon it from gaining unauthorized access. It’s also worth setting up two-factor or multi-factor authentication. It is a robust shield for safeguarding personal information, encompassing sensitive identifiers and financial resources. It stands as a formidable barrier against potential intruders who may have, for instance, uncovered a solitary password, preventing unauthorized access to your data. — Startup Info, 2d ago

new One of the main advantages of bank card tokenization is a radical reduction in the risk of secret data leakage: if the system storing tokens is hacked, attackers will receive a set of abstract multi-digit numbers that cannot be used without additional information. Another advantage is that different payment systems and services can exchange tokens without revealing actual bank card details, making cross-platform transactions easier. — Archyde, 2d ago

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...“Ardent taking its network offline is an extreme, albeit effective, move to reduce both the chance that the ransomware can spread to more internal systems and the likelihood that sensitive data can be exfiltrated to malicious assets,” commented Tim Helming, security evangelist at DomainTools. — Infosecurity Magazine, 6d ago

Removing personal data from the internet can help mitigate the risks associated with cyberattacks. By ensuring that no sensitive information is available online, we can reduce the chances of our private information being compromised by hackers or other malicious actors. Furthermore, taking proactive measures such as regularly changing passwords and using two-factor authentication can also help protect against potential threats. — ValiantCEO, 11d ago

As applications grow more complex, attackers will increasingly seek to exploit vulnerabilities in business logic to bypass traditional security measures and gain unauthorized access. BLAs can be a highly effective way for attackers to steal sensitive data—including personal details, financial information, and healthcare data—and with the cost of breaches continuing to rise, organizations need to ensure they are adequately protected. While solutions like a WAF are still an essential element of application security, they are not equipped to defend against BLAs. Businesses need to act now and invest in security solutions that can identify and stop sophisticated automation that targets APIs and application business logic. — CPO Magazine, 26d ago

API usage exploded in 2023. The resulting API sprawl has led to increased data exposure risks, and most organizations lack governance strategies for their APIs. Yet APIs now power the vast majority of applications and services businesses and consumers rely on daily. This rapid escalation of APIs has also created a much larger attack surface for attackers — and attackers are fully aware of the immense value of the data being transported by APIs. Because they typically transport personally identifiable data (PII) and other critical financial data, APIs represent a highly lucrative target. Cyber criminals can use the information for nefarious purposes, such as ransom or resale on the black market. — securitymagazine.com, 13d ago

CohnReznick provides defined, measurable results that help deliver growth and safeguard your assets from risk. We work with businesses to help understand new cybersecurity and privacy risks, identify cybersecurity capabilities gaps, and assess data-governance programs. CohnReznick goes further: We help you proactively and continuously monitor cyber-risks, identify and protect against malicious traffic, and quickly respond to incidents. We help design and instill a company-wide culture of risk and data privacy that is essential to create and sustain a culture of trust—an increasingly critical business capability. — CohnReznick, 20d ago

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new We all have credential exposure. Within thousands of database breaches, our email addresses, usernames, passwords, and other sensitive details are being shared across the internet. This has created business opportunities for online services which sell access to our private details. Numerous websites allow anyone to search your email address and see the breach in which it was associated, often along with a partial password. For a few bucks, many sites will show anyone the full password. Let's do something about that. The following steps allow you to remove your email address and exposed credentials from these services. — inteltechniques.com, 2d ago

new Cloud innovation leads to data sprawl, causing a lack of visibility in cloud infrastructure. Duplicated data increases the risk of unauthorized access and non-compliance. Security leaders are now adopting DSPM for comprehensive coverage, continuous discovery, and accurate classification of sensitive cloud data. — sentra.io, 2d ago

new Post-quantum cryptography is not yet a top priority for most bank CISOs, despite the existential threat it poses. More immediate issues like AI, biometrics, customer adoption and fraud take precedence currently. However, long data retention mandates in banking mean "harvest now, decrypt later" quantum attacks could expose records far in the future. Banks should already be upgrading cryptography to post-quantum standards, even if quantum computers aren't yet a reality. For banks, threats like synthetic identity theft feel more tangible in the short term. Post-quantum seems abstract, like the early warnings about climate change decades ago. But quantum computing will manifest itself eventually, and the failure to prepare will be felt for the next 20-30 years. — Financial IT, 2d ago

new Because identity theft is often a crime of opportunity, taking steps to reduce the risk of identity theft can go a long way toward preventing it entirely. You can do a lot to protect your personal information by practicing good data hygiene and staying vigilant about how your information is used and distributed. Simple steps like using strong passwords and antivirus software, securing your mail, and regularly reviewing account statements for suspicious activity will help you prevent and detect identity theft. — Business Insider, 2d ago

new Steve Lay of Strata Identity bridges the gap between legacy apps and modern protocols for a true passwordless authentication experience. Passwords have been a fact of life for 60 years now, ever since MIT came up with the idea of letting multiple people share a computer by verifying a user’s identity first. But as the password nears retirement age, organizations are struggling to make passwordless authentication a reality. Eliminating passwords is being driven by the need to reduce friction, but more importantly, to implement stronger security controls such as biometrics like fingerprints, facial recognition, and passkeys that are linked to a user’s device. However, one of the challenges standing in the way of the migration away from passwords is supporting these new authentication methods on both legacy and modern platforms. In fact, almost half the IT decision-makers in a recent poll said their organizations have yet to adopt passwordless authentication because their applications are not designed to support it. — Best Identity Access Management (IAM) Software, Tools, Vendors, Solutions, & Services, 2d ago

Phishing, a form of social engineering, involves attackers deceiving individuals to divulge sensitive information through emails (or referred to as “smishing” when contacted via text). To combat this persistent threat, educate employees about the risks, teach them how to verify sender authenticity, and encourage reporting of suspicious emails. Regular phishing tests can further enhance awareness and preparedness. In the end, empowering your team to be proactive against these attacks is key to maintaining a secure digital environment. — Security Boulevard, 3d ago

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Think of a firewall as the impenetrable barrier between your devices and the vast expanse of the internet. This crucial tool monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic, blocking unauthorized access and potential cyber threats. The Barrier is your proactive defense mechanism, preventing malicious entities from compromising the security of your systems. — CXOToday.com - Technology News, Business Technology News, Information Technology News, Tech News India, 18d ago

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In this era of cloud and AI, data is exploding. And according to the most recent Rubrik Zero Labs State of Data Security report, IT and security leaders dealt with 52 cyberattacks on average in 2022. To make matters worse, the mean time to recover from a product or system failure in production environments is over an hour for more than 60% of organizations, giving the attackers ample time to encrypt or exfiltrate data. To restore an environment following a cyber incident, extensive forensics is required to determine the root cause, a process that typically requires sorting through countless manuals or enlisting an external service who can guide through next steps. — itwire.com, 25d ago

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Phishing is a type of social engineering fraud attack. It’s often used to steal user data, such as login details, passwords, credit card numbers and more. There are several ways fraudsters will ‘phish’ for such information. They might send an email, text or even call an individual. Often the fraudster will impersonate someone else (for example the individual’s bank) and ask them to click on a link. This bad link could then download malware onto that person’s computer, or direct them to a fake website. All with the goal of tricking the person to disclose their personal details. — Onfido, 3d ago

First, there’s the obvious possibility that chip designs and source code was leaked for NXP products. An even more worrying scenario is that vulnerability reports were part of the data exfiltrated, possibly giving these attackers an early chance to use unpatched vulnerabilities. We could speculate about even more worrying possibilities, but at this point there is no evidence of any tampering or other supply chain attacks. — Hackaday, 3d ago

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The duo of Batman and Robin and the duo of SD-WAN and Security Service Edge have more in common than one might think. Both pairs work together to protect their domains from threats, whether it be criminals or cyber attackers. While the former is a fictional superhero duo, the latter is a powerful and practical security solution for modern networks. Both are examples of how partnerships and teamwork can achieve great things. — TahawulTech.com, 3d ago

The complexity of this attack surface creates complications. “Now we're worried about protecting people's health, safety and wellbeing because these kinds of threats are becoming real possibilities,” Howell adds. “Just imagine, for example, the risk associated with threat actors getting access to our building automation system or water management system or fire control systems. This is not just about data anymore, it's about the safety of people.”... — cybermagazine.com, 3d ago

The Department of Health and Human Services’ Health Sector Cybersecurity Coordination Center is urging hospitals and other critical infrastructure to take immediate action to patch and harden network systems to protect against a significant ransomware threat, the “Citrix Bleed” vulnerability. The vulnerability is exploited by ransomware gangs like LockBit 3.0 because it allows cyberthreat actors to bypass password requirements and multifactor authentication measures. — American Hospital Association | AHA News, 3d ago

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Still, attack frequency and severity continue to increase as bad actors work to further monetize criminal activities and attacks get more complex. A ransomware attack a few years ago may have resulted in a hacker locking up an organization’s systems and data and then demanding a ransom for a decryption key to get it back. Today, in addition to taking data hostage, attackers also threaten to release sensitive and protected data onto the Dark Web, with skyrocketing ransom payouts. The Zscaler report found that the average enterprise ransom payment exceeds $100,000, with an average demand of more than $5.3 million. — Clearwater, 16d ago

As a result, undetected attacks often evade traditional prevention, detection, and response strategies, allowing them to spread and reach critical assets and data. Zero Trust Segmentation stops any authorized movement automatically, limiting the reach of the attacker and the impact of a breach or ransomware event. — Help Net Security, 20d ago

This is highlighted in a recent report from IDC, which shows that 43% of respondents cite security vulnerabilities and the ability to ensure that at-home print devices are compliant with corporate governance and security policies as a top challenge. With employees printing documents from their own homes and personal devices, the risks of potential data breaches and unauthorised access have significantly increased. — techuk.org, 5d ago

Rhysida often gains entry to victims’ systems by using compromised credentials to access external-facing remote services like VPNs, the advisory said. The threat actors have also been known to use phishing and custom-made tools to gain access.Rhysida actors also have been seen exploiting Zerologon, a “critical elevation of privilege vulnerability” that affects Windows servers. Per CSO Online, the vulnerability compromises a remote procedure call interface used to authenticate users and computers on domain-based networks: “In particular, the vulnerability allows an attacker to impersonate any computer to the domain controller and change their password, including the password of the domain controller itself. This results in the attacker gaining administrative access and taking full control of the domain controller and therefore the network.”Several defensive measures are available.For one, Microsoft issued a Zerologon patch in August 2020; organizations that haven’t adopted it should. In general, keeping firmware, operating systems and software updated is a best practice.Organizations can also mitigate dangers of compromised credentials by making phishing-resistant multifactor authentication (MFA) a requirement, especially for VPN and webmail accounts and accounts that access critical systems. And entities can further limit the potential damage dealt by hackers who do gain access to accounts by adopting the principle of least privilege and restricting users to only the minimum access privileges necessary for their job. That can include limiting access to high-level accounts to only as much time as users need to complete specific tasks and otherwise disabling those accounts, per the advisory.The advisory also recommends securing remote access tools and limiting use of remote desktop services to known accounts and groups.Disabling hyperlinks sent in emails and adding banners to flag emails received from outside the organization can further reduce chances of employees falling to phishing. — GovTech, 17d ago

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Hacker AI offers a revolutionary artificial intelligence solution to identify and protect against potential security threats. With its innovative code-scanning capabilities, it can quickly scan any source code for potential security issues and alert professionals of any possible weak points that could be exploited by hackers or malicious actors. This makes it an invaluable tool for professionals in industries that rely on security, such as finance, health care, and IT services. Hacker AI is the perfect choice for anyone looking to secure their source code from potential attacks, and ensure data confidentiality. It is easy to integrate into existing systems, and it is highly configurable, allowing users to tailor the security scan to their specific needs. With Hacker AI, organizations can stay ahead of the curve and reduce their risk from malicious attackers. In addition to its powerful scanning capabilities, Hacker AI features webhook notifications that allow organizations to be informed of potential security risks automatically. This advanced tool also provides distribution features that allow secure sharing of source code with others, giving organizations complete control over who can access and share their data. With increasing threats from malicious actors, it is essential for organizations to have access to secure solutions that can protect their data. Hacker AI is the perfect solution, offering advanced technology and unparalleled speed and accuracy. It is the ideal choice for professionals who are serious about their security. — saasworthy.com, 18d ago

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Virtual data protection solutions such as network security virtualization, virtualized servers and desktops, among others, can help you enhance the reliability and overall security of your organization’s IT environment. For instance, with virtualized networks, you can simplify traffic management. Virtual servers can reduce the threat of breaches through network segmentation, buying you additional time to react. A virtual desktop, which streamlines endpoint protection, is the main tool when securing virtual machines. — Financesonline.com, 3d ago

Criminals can easily recover data from assets that have not been properly wiped. Efficient sanitisation can only be achieved reliably with the use of NIST 800-88 compliant and ADISA certified data wiping software such as Teraware. This software was designed for data centres and uses automated discovery, erasure and reporting to eliminate the possibility of missed drives, minimise manual operations and generate audit-compliant records. — CXOToday.com, 3d ago

Network tokenisation not only offers robust fraud protection by making intercepted tokens useless to unauthorised parties but it also helps in detecting suspicious activities that may indicate fraud. These tokens, which bear no resemblance to the original data and appear as random strings, provide a strong defence against fraud. This is particularly crucial in the context of increasing CNP transactions that are more susceptible to fraud due to the lack of physical card verification. Additionally, unusual token usage or atypical patterns can serve as warnings of possible fraudulent activity. According to a report by VisaNet in March 2022, network tokenisation has led to a reduction in fraud by up to 50% in Europe. Such insights enable companies to take necessary corrective measures while maintaining customer privacy. — Financial IT, 3d ago

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Protection means having the right end-point protection software, that can detect and block incoming threats, on every device. All user accounts should be protected with multi-factor authentication where a second, unique code is needed in addition to a password. Invest time in helping staff identify the signs of fraudulent activity. Phishing scams that are designed to trick people into revealing usernames and passwords are very common. And business email compromise attacks, where criminals send fake invoices or demands for payment, can result in significant losses. — Kochie's Business Builders, 3d ago

Major cyber incidents targeting operational technology and industrial control systems can lead to the theft of sensitive data, financial losses, a disruption of energy delivery, and even potential physical impacts. The convergence of information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT) networks has increased exposure. — POWER Magazine, 3d ago

While traditional security tools are adept at pinpointing vulnerabilities, they fall short when it comes to remediation. Here, ASPM stands apart. It aggregates security data from diverse sources, providing context to create a holistic view of how alerts from multiple tools relate to one another. Such comprehensive insights shed light on the overall health of your entire SDLC. ASPM’s prowess doesn’t just stop at identification. It facilitates large-scale remediation, enabling organizations to address multiple instances of a singular vulnerability at once. This capability saves significant time and resources. — Security Boulevard, 3d ago

Why is safeguarding AI data and models crucial? As AI systems become more integral to business operations, the data they process and the models they refine become valuable intellectual assets. Protecting these assets is vital to maintaining a competitive edge, ensuring the integrity of AI operations, and safeguarding against malicious actors who could exploit weaknesses to gain unauthorized access or corrupt AI behavior. Effective security measures prevent data breaches that could lead to significant financial loss, reputational damage, and erode user trust. Join Carmen Kempka, Wibu-Systems’ Director Corporate Technology, at DevCamp to explore the intersection of AI and security, where we'll unravel strategies to protect your AI's core against emerging threats. Your AI's intelligence is only as strong as its shield. Let's fortify it together. — wibu.com, 3d ago

This relates to our discussion of CVE. So we have https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-4398 - a recent CVE detailing an integer overflow in QuickSec IPSec software on Zyxel firewalls. The CVE in this case calls out that it exists in QuickSec. The RCE used against the Danish ICS systems was noted as https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-28771 - This vulnerability is exploitable remotely for code execution, test it for yourself: https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/172820/Zyxel-IKE-Packet-Decoder-Unauthenticated-Remote-Code-Execution.html. Zyxel is the CNA for both CVEs. However, what we really need is a way to identify this vulnerability as being associated with Quicksec, which is VPN software created by a company that was bought by other companies in a chain of acquisitions that I have yet to fully trace back (references to Safenet, Inside Secure, and Rambus). Which version(s) of QuickSec are vulnerable? Where are those vulnerable versions of software used? Was it only Zyxel or others as well?... — SC Media, 3d ago

This feature that will empower so many and give them a voice has simultaneously raised security and privacy concerns, given the increasing threat posed by deepfake technologies. The internet is full of stories of unsuspecting people and companies being scammed by voice clones, cleaning their bank accounts. Is it really wise to voluntarily give your voice recording to Apple?... — analyticsindiamag.com, 3d ago

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...“Conducting this type of threat research is a common cybersecurity practice, and it's commendable that these vulnerabilities are identified and remediated,” said Lariar. "We encourage our clients to focus on proactive, robust security practices. This is crucial for protecting against emerging threats, such as new prompt injections, particularly when dealing with sensitive data involved in AI fine-tuning or prompt contexts.”... — SC Media, 3d ago

It’s important to highlight the mismatch between the initial permissions required for the attacker to misuse this feature, and the possible impact. In worst cases, an attacker or a malicious insider can leak sensitive Google Workspace data, such as emails, documents, and other confidential information stored within the domain. — Unit 42, 3d ago

When an employee uses the same password across multiple places, it means that if one of those sites experiences a security breach, there is a significant risk of unauthorised access to other applications – an attack known as ‘credential stuffing’. The more the password is reused, the more opportunities there are for that password to be compromised or stolen. — Employer News, 4d ago

Workload isolation – This refers to workload isolation requirements from a regulatory and compliance perspective, including protecting confidentiality and integrity of AI models and algorithms, confidentiality of data during AI inference, and protecting AI intellectual property (IP) from unauthorized access or from a risk management perspective. For example, you can reduce the impact of a security event by purposefully reducing the blast-radius or by preventing noisy neighbors. — CoinGenius, 4d ago

Once customers have bought into an ethical vendor's LLM, they can rest easy behind extra layers of protection. Within a unified system running on an internal LLM, trained from first-person proprietary data, security updates can happen across the ecosystem instantly and suspicious activity can be logged and escalated to the proper team member to validate. The price and resource requirements of building an LLM are far smaller than the amount of capital, both in finances and customer trust, they stand to lose from an issue with the open-source LLM they've chosen. — diginomica, 4d ago

To identify security incidents quickly, you need full visibility starting with the collection of the right data. The Google Cloud Operations suite gives you dashboards and alerts powered by monitoring metrics, logs, assets, and event data. Regularly audit logs, events, and access controls via tools like Cloud Audit Logs, Access Transparency and Cloud Asset Inventory. Have policies for log retention and protection. Formalize an incident response plan for data exposures, account compromises, insider threats, DDoS attacks, cryptojacking, and more based on severity. — ValiantCEO, 4d ago

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Moreover, call recording software enhances security measures by monitoring and detecting potential fraudulent activities. It allows you to identify suspicious calls, detect unauthorized access attempts, and prevent potential breaches. By safeguarding your business and customer data, you can establish trust and confidence among your clientele. — MarTech Series, 4d ago

Once these categories have been identified, any detected weaknesses need to be remedied, and the process must then be duplicated for all partners or service providers and any unprotected external entry points. For example, during the coronavirus crisis, a company specialising in the transport of Covid-19 vaccines was hit by a phishing campaign aimed at gaining access to sensitive information about its distribution network. — Stormshield, 4d ago

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The abundance of highly sensitive data in connected vehicles necessitates an elevated level of protection, especially against threats like ransomware, cyber warfare and other attacks exploiting vulnerabilities in software and hardware. — Telecom Review, 25d ago

In today’s digital age, data is the lifeblood of businesses and individuals alike. From important work documents and financial records to cherished family photos and memories, the value of data cannot be overstated. However, data is also susceptible to various risks, such as hardware failures, malware attacks, and accidental deletion. To safeguard your data from these threats, it’s crucial to employ modern data backup methods that offer reliability, flexibility, and security. — Information Security Buzz, 28d ago

API Key Protection: Malicious actors can exploit hardcoded API keys, which can lead to unauthorized access and data breaches. Protecting these keys from extraction through reverse engineering is vital, as is the ability to rotate keys and pin certificates and the channel for MitM protection. — Security Boulevard, 24d ago

Compromised authentication data and personally identifiable information enable cyberattacks that threaten the safety and national security interests of the United States. SpyCloud’s platform continuously detects and mitigates exposures from third-party breaches, and identifies infostealer malware-infected systems and remediates the exfiltrated data that fuels unauthorized access to networks and targeted attacks from account takeover to ransomware. Its Investigations portal provides enriched data and powerful workflows that streamline analysts’ efforts to identify threat actors, their infrastructure, and sources of fraudulent activity... — SpyCloud, 27d ago

The advisory provides technical details about the malicious activity, case studies of recent attacks emanating from the DPRK, and advice on how organizations can mitigate supply chain compromises. Organizations are urged to put security measures in place to reduce the chance of systems and data being compromised. — Industrial Cyber, 6d ago

...“Information Stealers such as LummaC2 v4.0 pose significant risks and have the potential to inflict substantial harm on both individuals and organizations, including privacy breaches and the unauthorized exposure of confidential data,” the report concludes. “The ongoing usage of this malware in real-world scenarios indicates that it will likely continue to evolve, incorporating more advanced features and security measures in the future.”... — SiliconANGLE, 14d ago

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Leverage machine learning algorithms to seamlessly integrate best practices from behavioral psychology and marketing methods. The result is an automated cybersecurity training program tailored to the specific needs of each of your employees that reduces the likelihood of successful cyberattacks, data breaches, and other malicious activities. — Perception Point, 4d ago

All too often, application health is an overlooked and underestimated component of the cyber resilience puzzle. Over the past decade, cybersecurity spending has skyrocketed, with many billions being invested each year in adding new security capabilities to prevent attacks. Despite these investments, breaches continue to occur in record numbers and with increasing sophistication. This is in part because, with the introduction of each new capability, we also introduced a new layer of complexity at the endpoint, and that in turn undermines the health of the applications deployed to protect our devices, data, and users. — CFOtech Australia, 4d ago

He also foresees two other global trends emerging: governments around the world enacting proactive cybersecurity regulations, measures that are already becoming a reality in the United States, and an increase in Internet of Things (IoT) cyberattacks. While Vallario notes that IoT device security is improving, it still lags behind the standards for a computer or laptop. Given this, users should be mindful that internet-connected devices -- including phones, televisions, and refrigerators, among others -- are potential windows for attackers. — newswise.com, 4d ago

Trust is deeply relational (Scheman 2020, Knudsen et al, 2021, Baier 1986), and has been understood in terms of the vulnerabilities inherent in relationships (Mayer et al 1995). Yet discussions about trust in AI systems often reveal a lack of understanding of the communities whose lives they touch — their particular vulnerabilities, and the power imbalances that further entrench them. Some populations are expected to simply put their trust in large AI systems. Yet those systems only need to prove themselves useful to the institutions deploying them, not trustworthy to the people enmeshed in their decisions (Angwin et. al 2016, O’Neill 2018; Ostherr et. al 2017). At the same time, researchers often stop upon asking whether we can trust algorithms, instead of extending the question of trust to the institutions feeding data into or deploying these algorithms. — Data & Society, 4d ago

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Email is the most exploited business application. It is the primary initial attack vector for cybersecurity incidents, and contains vast amounts of trade secrets, PII, financial data, and other sensitive matters of value to attackers. — TahawulTech.com, 12d ago

As hybrid and remote working models remain in place, they reveal previously unconsidered security gaps in organisations. Sensitive data is no longer confined behind network firewalls and well-defined perimeters. Employees and their organisations are now at much greater risk of data breaches through means such as business email compromise, weak passwords, or a lack of multi-factor authentication. In many cases, the greatest threat is to the organisation’s finance function, considering that finance is at the heart of business operations. — IT Brief Australia, 11d ago

For consumers, I’d recommend embracing trusted payment applications and platforms. Stick to the tried-and tested digital payment providers, with PayU being a good example. Keep your devices in tip-top shape by updating their firmware and apps regularly; this patches up potential security vulnerabilities. Enable MFA wherever feasible; it adds an additional layer of security that’s invaluable. Given the increased online traffic and a propensity for spending during this period, scammers may try to take advantage. So, exercise caution when confronted with phishing attempts – avoid clicking on suspicious links or sharing sensitive personal information. Remember, if an offer seems too good to be true, it probably is. Lastly, a vigilant eye on your bank and card transaction history for unauthorized activities is a prudent practice. — DATAQUEST, 5d ago

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The new DevAlert solution can also be used to detect stack corruption using common compiler features and an example for the GCC compiler is included. When combined with the core dumps, you can not only discover dangerous buffer overrun issues, but also capture the corrupted stack contents to inspect the data. This can reveal code injection attacks in full detail, as well as accidental buffer overruns that are critical vulnerabilities. — Softei.com - Global Electronics Industry News, 4d ago

Cloud-native protections aim to increase coverage while reducing complexities and boosting convergence. As critical as it is to enable east-west traffic protection within SASE and SSE architectures, it’s equally important to maintain the unified visibility, control, and management offered by such platforms. To achieve this, organizations must avoid getting carried away by emerging threats and adding back disparate security solutions. — Help Net Security, 4d ago

Without adequate security, hackers can damage/change information and misuse data as personal health information is worth at least 10 times the financial information on the black market, writes GE HealthCare's Joji George. — cnbctv18.com, 4d ago

The new solution delivers continuous visibility into vulnerabilities, risky permissions, and misconfigurations that could allow attackers to breach Kubernetes environments and access valuable data and applications. By extending XM Cyber’s industry-leading XM Attack Graph Analysis™ to Kubernetes, organizations can now see integrated risks across hybrid environments and intelligently prioritize remediation based on potential impact to critical assets. — CoinGenius, 4d ago

Lighting is another critical aspect, with well-lit premises offering both visibility and a deterrent to illicit activities. Some storage facilities also offer individual alarms for each storage unit, providing immediate alerts in case of any unauthorized access. These comprehensive security measures give boat and RV owners peace of mind, knowing that their vehicles are stored in a facility that prioritizes the safety and security of their property. The investment in such high-quality security features underscores the commitment of these storage facilities to protect the valuable assets entrusted to them. — LA Progressive, 4d ago

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Boost Your Online Security and Privacy: The Advantages of Socks5 Proxies

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Data privacy – You will need to ensure that the information contained within your system is secure at all times. This means protecting it against unauthorized access by employees or third parties who may wish to sabotage or steal from your organization; ensuring that there are no unauthorized changes made; protecting against malicious attacks such as viruses and malware; maintaining backups so that any lost data can be recovered quickly if necessary; implementing strict password policies; encrypting sensitive files before sending them via email etcetera. — Bit Rebels, 12d ago

A recent article written by Ars Technica has raised questions about where the line should be drawn in relation to specific insider acts. When individual employees commit an unintentional insider act, are they really those at fault, or is the wider lack of direction given by senior management to blame? For reference, Okta published a report concerning a recent data breach that gave hackers access to some of the accounts of Okta customers. According to the report, the customer support system was accessed by hackers due to an employee signing into their personal email on their company laptop, with a high likelihood that his personal credentials had been previously compromised. Whilst it’s clear that the employee breached company policy, Ars Technica seek to outline Okta’s failures in the design of access controls and system/network protection, and ensuring company policy is formally communicated. This case underscores the importance for senior management to implement thorough countermeasures to reduce the impact and likelihood of suffering an insider incident. Whilst the act originates from an individual’s error, the correct counter measures were not in place to mitigate the incident. — Security Boulevard, 15d ago

AI breaches are a significant concern in the adoption of AI technology, highlighting the need for caution and protection when integrating AI systems. One example of an AI breach was an incident in March 2023 involving a breach of AI security. A glitch in the source code of OpenAI's ChatGPT AI resulted in unauthorized access to sensitive data. This breach allowed malicious actors to enter the Redis memory database, which is used by OpenAI to store user information, and to view the chat history of users. — Benzinga, 26d ago

Yet the constant fear of being laid off, along with the additional work employees are expected to take on due to workforce reductions places a heavy burden on them, which can only increase stress levels. And increased stress goes hand in hand with the propensity to make mistakes. Overworked and overstressed workers are more likely to fall victims to phishing attacks and other social engineering attacks because they may not be as alert to potential risks as they should be. As a result, they could make it easier for phishing attackers to ‘hook’ credentials – and given that 50pc of workforce identities have access to sensitive corporate data, they become the perfect entry point for hackers wanting to gain access to company assets. — Silicon Republic, 21d ago

Shadow data, the data that security teams are not aware of, is the biggest threat to sensitive data breaches. From a security standpoint, data that is unknown cannot be protected. It’s important to acknowledge that, no matter how meticulous the IT policies are, every company will have shadow data. Therefore it’s essential that organizations deploy solutions that can discover and classify all their cloud data and show how this data could be vulnerable to an attack so that security teams can prioritize removing these threats. — unite.ai, 25d ago

Explore our Geo-Compliance knowledge base articles to safeguard your mobile apps against VPN usage and GPS spoofing. Learn about our VPN Detection feature, specifically designed to identify and respond to VPN activations in mobile devices ensuring users access your app in compliance with your data and service policies, without the risks associated with untrusted VPN connections. Additionally, learn more about preventing GPS spoofing in both iOS and Android apps, crucial for preserving the authenticity and accuracy of location data. This dual approach helps in maintaining geolocation service accuracy and overall app security. If you don't find what you're looking for in this section of the knowledge base, enter your inquiry in the search field or contact support.appdome.com... — Appdome, 6d ago

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FTC Amends Safeguards Rule to Report Data Security BreachesThe FTC approved an amendment to the Safeguards Rule that requires non-banking financial institutions, such as mortgage brokers, motor vehicle dealers, payday lenders, accountants and tax preparation services, real estate appraisers, and credit counselors, to notify the FTC of certain security breaches. The amendment requires non-banking financial institutions to report to the FTC any unauthorized acquisition of unencrypted, personally identifiable, nonpublic financial information of more than 500 customers within 30 days of discovery. Unauthorized acquisition is the acquisition of information without the authorization of the individual to which the information pertains. The notice to the FTC must include certain information about the event, such as the data range of the event (if it can be determined), the number of consumers affected or potentially affected, and a general description of the event. Such notices will be publicly available. The amendment will become effective 180 days after publication in the Federal Register. — natlawreview.com, 4d ago

Workload identities, often associated with applications and services, are becoming lucrative targets for cybercriminals. The traditional username-password or API key based authentication falls short in the face of sophisticated attacks. MFA adds an additional layer of protection by requiring additional authenticating factors before gaining access, enhancing security and reducing the risk of unauthorized access. — Security Boulevard, 4d ago

CrowdStrike’s Falcon platform offers a robust and efficient incident response solution. Rapid and effective incident response is essential to minimize the impact of security breaches, protect sensitive financial data, and maintain business continuity. — Security Boulevard, 4d ago

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The Top SAP Vulnerabilities and How To Protect Your Systems

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ARIA Cybersecurity Unveils New AI Approach to Protect Critical OT Environments from Growing Cyberthreat

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Modernising print security for today's working world

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...eCommerce Skimming – Placing malicious code on merchant site checkout pages allows fraudsters to harvest payment data including PAN, CVV2, and card expiration date, often along with personally identifiable information. This is most common on platforms that are not regularly updated or properly secured. — CUInsight, 4d ago

First, organisations should solve human problems with human solutions. Behind every cyberattack is a human seeking personal or national gain. To fight fire with fire, organisations need to understand that they are facing ongoing attacks. Organisations must incorporate threat intelligence, threat hunting and threat response experts to fight on these cyber front lines. Threat intelligence provides invaluable insights into the tactics, techniques and procedures of threat actors such as VANGUARD PANDA and the vulnerabilities they most often exploit. Knowing how adversaries think and operate is half the battle. Threat hunting and response experts provide the first line of defence against potential breaches, engaging in hand-to-hand-on-keyboard combat with adversaries to protect their organisations’ critical assets. — The Strategist, 5d ago

...“Today, organizations authenticate employees and other authorized individuals to access buildings and software resources through physical means like badges and fobs, or digital methods like PINs and passwords,” AWS stated in a release. “However, these traditional methods share common security vulnerabilities. Badges and fobs can be lost, shared, cloned, or stolen, while PINs and passwords are easily forgotten, guessable, or shared. Many traditional forms of authentication also require manual verification and time-intensive credential management, along with the cost of producing physical IDs. For employees, forgetting or replacing badges, PINs, and passwords can lead to frustration, wasted time, and lower productivity.”... — securitysystemsnews.com, 5d ago

Debug information is data stored inside the code of a mobile app which aids the developer in troubleshooting, tracking down issues, and fixing bugs more easily. Debug information can also be used by bad actors who want to learn how your app works by reverse engineering your code (or other malicious purposes like copying or stealing your intellectual property). Your final production app should be built in release mode (which does not contain debug information). However, more often than not, the released mobile app does contain debug information such as source code file names, line numbers, variable names and symbol names. Rather than going back to the developer and asking them to modify the app, Appdome offers a quick and easy way to strip debug information from the Android or iOS app – instantly without code or coding. — Appdome, 5d ago

This incident underscores the evolving tactics of threat actors and the need for organizations to continuously check the efficacy of their security systems. It highlights the importance of advanced threat prevention technologies, continuous monitoring, and a multi-layered security approach to effectively detect malware attacks and mitigate such sophisticated cyber threats. As cyber adversaries adapt, so must our defense strategies to safeguard sensitive information and systems. — Perception Point, 5d ago

IoT devices are digital hardware items like sensors, gadgets and controller ties with appliances or machines that are programmed for certain applications that transmit data via the internet or other networks. The facility will also act as a ‘sandbox’ environment. In cybersecurity, a sandbox is an isolated environment on a network that emulates an operating system for the user. It can be used to run experiments safely without risk of security threats to the host device or network, preventing malicious activities from spreading.“Everything is done in a secure and responsible way,” Goseva-Popstojanova said. “For cybersecurity we must, even for regular classes, include hands-on experiences for students which will experiment with malware.”... — newswise.com, 5d ago

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Silicon Republic, 21d ago

Insider threats: Be aware that employees can compromise security

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The real cost of healthcare cybersecurity breaches - Help Net Security

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Identity Alone Won't Save Us: The TSA Paradigm and MGM's Hack

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Waves of Risk: The Growing Cybersecurity Crisis in Maritime Trade

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Software supply chain security: 12 strategies to reduce supply chain risks

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The team selected and investigated Android applications from countries in North, Central, Eastern, Western, and Southern Africa and categorized the security threats into “high,” “medium,” and “low” severity. The majority of the threats fell into the high (18 percent) and medium (72 percent) categories. A high severity classification was used for vulnerabilities that could potentially lead to unauthorized access, data breaches, and compromised user privacy. Medium severity was used for secrets that if exposed, could potentially compromise the confidentiality of user data and application functionality. — Security Boulevard, 5d ago

Vehicle theft emerges as a growing concern for Canadians. CARFAX Canada reports found 13,355 vehicles were identified as actively stolen in 2023. Nevil Knupp, VP Data and Business Development, states, “Car theft, specifically VIN tampering and VIN cloning, poses a significant challenge. A CARFAX Canada Vehicle History Report not only flags actively stolen cars but also equips buyers with ways to detect cloned VINs and inaccurate vehicle data.” CARFAX Canada works with law enforcement across the country to help identify stolen vehicles as fraudsters become more sophisticated. — Collision Repair Magazine, 5d ago

While every Federal agency is now required to identify network assets and vulnerabilities and provide data to the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) regularly under CISA’s Binding Operational Directive (BOD), Improving Asset Visibility and Vulnerability Detection on Federal Networks, gaps persist. Bad actors continue to exploit known vulnerabilities, some of which are the consequence of highly interconnected systems and data sharing between the public and private sectors. — meritalk.com, 5d ago

Clinical staff are stretched thin. The growing nursing shortage has only exacerbated this existing burnout. At the same time, the healthcare industry has begun to address its unique vulnerability to cyberattacks by implementing stronger—yet more convoluted—security and authentication standards. Bolstering cybersecurity standards is a crucial way to safeguard critical systems and protected health information (PHI). But without the right strategy or tools, these protocols can unintentionally burden clinical staff as they provide patient care, contributing to burnout. — Patient Safety & Quality Healthcare, 5d ago

For instance, the Proofpoint Ransomware Awareness Kit is a ransomware training kit designed to help organizations and security teams gain the skills to detect and report suspicious emails, a common vector for ransomware infiltration. Tailored to empower your staff with the knowledge and vigilance needed to thwart potential attacks, this kit offers a comprehensive array of resources designed to educate, engage, and elevate their cybersecurity awareness. The kit also includes lots of training materials that delve deep into the art of identifying ransomware attacks, equipping your staff with insights that are crucial for safeguarding your organization’s digital assets. — Comparitech, 5d ago

But the padlock doesn't tell you anything at all about the honesty of the website operator. Fraudulent sites often have padlocks: it's not difficult to add a padlock to a website. All this means is that your personal data and payment details are being securely transmitted to the fraudster, and other cybercriminals can't get in on the act. Even if there's a padlock, you could still be scammed. — Which?, 5d ago

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User behavior anomalies – With Cohesity data security and data management, you can review data access and logs in your unstructured data for unusual data activity. You or your administrators can easily search audit logs to determine who is creating, modifying, accessing, or deleting files in a manner that does not support typical operations. This provides security teams with insights into behavior that could indicate a ransomware attack or other malicious activity. — gbiimpact.com, 5d ago

EPIC and Consumer Action today urged the Federal Communications Commission to more aggressively regulate the companies that resell phone numbers, as bad actor callers can bypass anti-spam call protections by constantly and rapidly changing what numbers they call from. The FCC has relied heavily on the STIR/SHAKEN protocol to reduce scam and unwanted robocalls by detecting when callers change how their number appears on the called person’s caller ID (called “spoofing”); however, this protocol cannot detect when a caller is rotating through legitimate phone numbers without spoofing the caller ID, meaning these unwanted calls are less likely to be detected or blocked. EPIC and Consumer Action recommended that the FCC address this issue, hold the companies that resell access to phone numbers liable when their customers or their customer’s customers misuse those numbers, and terminate a company’s ability to obtain access to phone numbers where necessary. The advocacy organizations also urged the Commission to make use of a decades-old auditing program dedicated to investigating possible misuse of numbering resources.EPIC routinely participates in regulatory and legislative processes concerning robocalls and files amicus briefs in robocall cases. — EPIC - Electronic Privacy Information Center, 5d ago

Today’s leading next-generation antivirus (NAV) and endpoint detection response (EDR) solutions only guard against known threats and require time to respond to never-seen-before exploits. By contrast, AZT PROTECT uses a patented AI-driven approach to automatically lock these critical assets down from attack–without the need for updates. It learns known good applications and processes and blocks everything else. It reduces application vulnerability exploits to near zero by neutralizing threats in real-time before they cause harm, using a revolutionary AI-driven patented technique for analyzing executable code, scripts, and processes to discover and stop attacks. It prevents the full range of cybersecurity threats, including the most advanced zero-day and supply chain attacks, without the need for constant security patching. — automation.com, 5d ago

Industrial Cyber, 6d ago

NCSC-NIS joint cybersecurity advisory warns of DPRK-linked hackers targeting global software supply chains - Industrial Cyber

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Automotive Cybersecurity: Top 10 Examples for Ensuring Safety

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ID Theft Service Resold Access to USInfoSearch Data

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While every organisation is different, there are some practical and simple steps that can be taken to dramatically reduce the risks of a cyber breach. Very broadly, you should start by knowing your own assets – what are the software, hardware, and data that your organisation needs to protect most? Simple cyber hygiene measures like enforcing multi-factor authentication, patching software in a timely fashion, using some form of malware protection, and backing up your data are all practical steps that can immediately help protect the company against most threats. Finally, train your people on how to use their systems securely, and how to respond to incidents – because people are your first and last line of defence... — TNGlobal, 10d ago

Cloud security refers to a set of practices, technologies, policies, and procedures designed to protect cloud-based systems, data, and infrastructure from various security threats and risks. These threats can include unauthorized access, data breaches, malware attacks, and insider threats. Cloud security encompasses both the responsibility of cloud service providers (CSPs) and the users of cloud services (organizations or individuals) to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data and resources in the cloud. — WriteUpCafe.com, 16d ago

Historically weak protections for sensitive, valuable data and hard-to-secure legacy technology have made healthcare an easy, appealing target for attackers. The impact of cyber breaches in this industry can have serious repercussions for individuals, in large part because of the sensitive personal and health data they collect and store, and the fact that many systems used in a care setting directly support the safety of medical procedures and sustain life. — Help Net Security, 21d ago

At point 1, a CIEM would compute all possible attack paths to data via the global admin identity, and any potential pathways to assuming that global admin identity. With a CIEM, your teams are aware of every entity in your cloud with admin level privilege – whether explicitly assigned admins, or identities that inherit admin privilege more discreetly (a great danger.) A CIEM would alert to sensitive data access, a case of overprivileging or potential for lateral movement, all allowing the team to accept the risk or revoke the privilege to break the attack chain. Really, this is largely a matter of prevention, as protecting admin privilege is of the utmost importance. Once an attacker gains admin privilege, they can essentially have their way with your cloud. If an attacker is smart, once they are an admin they can create a Global Policy that prevents them from having their permissions removed. This would make it so no incident response efforts are useful. It’s only speculative if that was the case in this MGM attack. — Security Boulevard, 28d ago

The hackers gained access through social engineering. Simply adding more identity products to a growing pile of security solutions is not the answer — and suggests a widespread misunderstanding of authorization and access controls. While protecting identity is a critical fight in the modern cyber landscape, the reality is that identity products alone would not have prevented this attack. Organizations need to instead emphasize proper authentication and access controls alongside identity. — Dark Reading, 27d ago

PharMerica and its subsidiary Amerita’s Specialty Infusion Services (Amerita) are already facing class action lawsuits after patients received a September 5, 2023, data breach notification letter. When the businesses detected suspicious activity on both the PharMerica and Amerita networks, a forensic investigation determined that a threat actor had gained access to the systems sometime in early March 2023, allowing unauthorized access to approximately 5.8 million individuals. The type of information accessible included names, addresses, diagnoses, medications, and health insurance. The threat actor was identified as the Money Message ransomware group and the group posted data on its leak site from the 4.7 terabytes of stolen data. — natlawreview.com, 9d ago

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GitGuardian is a strong tool that maintains the safety of software development by keeping confidential data in code repositories. This tool protects API keys, passwords, and other private data from people who shouldn’t have access to them, secrets that are made public or committed within the files, and cyberattacks. GitGurdian scans repositories to find possible secrets using regex as well as machine learning techniques. — opendatascience.com, 5d ago

As a CISO, securing web applications and ensuring their resilience against evolving cyber threats is a non-negotiable priority. Verizon’s Data Breach Investigations Report 2023 cites web applications as the top attack vector by a long shot (in both breaches and incidents). Here’s a simplified checklist for securing web applications that will help you improve your organization’s security posture and the integrity of your technology. — gbiimpact.com, 5d ago

Security and resiliency: GenAI systems can be vulnerable to unique attacks and manipulations, such as poisoning of AI training data sets, evasion attacks and interference attacks, the report said. Their capabilities raise concerns about enabling bad actors and undermining government security if they’re not properly governed; and new capabilities created by GenAI will bring new security risks. Strong new security controls, monitoring and validation techniques will be needed to safeguard against such attacks. Newsom’s EO mandates a classified joint risk analysis of potential threats to, and vulnerabilities of California's energy infrastructure; it requires a strategy be developed to assess threats to other critical infrastructure via GenAI. — GovTech, 5d ago

While Motion is a solid biometric verification solution, it faces a formidable adversary in the form of deepfakes and synthetic identities. Deepfakes are AI-generated content that convincingly mimics real individuals, while synthetic identities are fabricated personas that can be used to commit fraud and other crimes. Everyday bad actors and fraud rings are leveraging the power of AI to create fake videos and images, often with minimum effort, that they use to attack businesses. The fact that sophisticated AI technology is out there and readily available to fraudsters raises concerns, appropriately enough, regarding the ability for Motion as well as other biometric solutions to accurately detect and prevent attacks perpetrated by fraudsters using deepfakes and synthetic identities. — Onfido, 5d ago

..."Keep security software for computers, tablets and mobile phones updated. Make sure anti-virus software for computers has a feature to stop malware, and that there is a firewall enabled that can prevent intrusions.," the FBI cautioned. "Use strong and unique passwords for online accounts, [and] use multi-factor authentication whenever possible. It helps prevent thieves from easily hacking accounts."... — Best Life, 6d ago

The second iteration of the malware also introduced unseen capabilities, such as the abuse of accessibility services for overlay attacks, auto-granting of SMS permissions, prevention of uninstallation and data exfiltration methods using GitHub repositories. The research also underscores vendor-specific attacks on Xiaomi and Samsung devices and a potential interest in targeting iOS devices. — Infosecurity Magazine, 6d ago

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Another disadvantage is the potential for privacy and data security concerns. Leadership coaching sessions often involve sensitive and confidential discussions about personal and professional development. Storing these recordings or transcripts in an AI system’s database raises concerns about data breaches or unauthorized access. Maintaining strict data security measures becomes paramount to protect the confidentiality of the coaching sessions, and organizations must carefully consider the ethical implications of using AI in this context. The trust between the leader and the coaching process may be compromised if individuals are concerned about the security of their coaching data, potentially discouraging them from participating in such sessions. — Education Week, 19d ago

On the threat side, we’re likely to see increases of an already observed trend in application security — software supply chain attacks including open source software dependency attacks. Cybercriminals know that organizations struggle with maintaining a robust cybersecurity posture across their software development environments and will continue to target these weak links. This may lead to an increase in data breaches and data exposure, which will put the reputation of affected organizations at risk. It may also impact software production and affect business operations, and as a result, revenue. — Security Boulevard, 25d ago

Just as major software providers continue to innovate by delivering solutions that are faster, more sophisticated and easier to use, innovation is also driving botnet security threats. For example, new DDoS-for-hire services make it easier than ever for anyone to launch coordinated and complex attacks on target companies, organizations or industries. The goal of these activities is often to distract security teams with DDoS attacks while bad actors actively work to exfiltrate data and also use ransomware to lock it up and make it inaccessible. — Security Boulevard, 13d ago

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