Tag: access
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The CISO: Guardian of Data while Navigating Risk Strategic Insights for the Boardroom and Shaping Future Business
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Tags: access, ai, breach, business, ciso, cloud, compliance, computing, control, cyber, data, defense, detection, encryption, guide, incident, monitoring, resilience, risk, risk-management, software, strategy, threat, vulnerabilityThe CISO: Guardian of Data while Navigating Risk Strategic Insights for the Boardroom and Shaping Future Business madhav Thu, 12/05/2024 – 06:03 CISOs have one of the most vital roles in organizations today. It is also one of the most challenging. That’s because, regardless of industry or location, organizational data has become a precious asset.…
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Thinkware Cloud APK Vulnerability Allows Code Execution With Elevated Privileges
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in SecurityNewsA critical vulnerability identified as CVE-202453614 has been discovered in the Thinkware Cloud APK version 4.3.46. This vulnerability arises from the use of a hardcoded decryption key within the application. It allows malicious actors to access sensitive data and execute arbitrary commands with elevated privileges, potentially compromising the security of users’ devices and data. The…
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Abusing AD-DACL: WriteDacl
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in SecurityNewsIn this post, we will explore the exploitation of Discretionary Access Control Lists (DACL) using the WriteDacl permission in Active Directory environments. Attackers can abuse First seen on hackingarticles.in Jump to article: www.hackingarticles.in/abusing-ad-dacl-writedacl/
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Dear CEO: It’s time to rethink security leadership and empower your CISO
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Tags: access, application-security, breach, business, ceo, ciso, compliance, control, cybersecurity, defense, finance, governance, jobs, resilience, risk, strategy, toolAs a CISO, I’ve spent years navigating the delicate balance of responsibility and authority, accountability, and autonomy. After writing “The CISO Paradox,” I was struck by how deeply the article resonated with others in the cybersecurity field.Many reached out to share their own stories and frustrations, all pointing to the same glaring misalignment: CISOs are…
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IAM tech debt: Balancing modernization and legacy identity infrastructure
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in SecurityNews“As enterprises modernize their identity systems to keep pace with multi-cloud strategies, they find themselves in a quagmire of technical debt, complexity, and resource constraints.” State of Multi-Cloud Identity Report 2025 Technical debt in identity and access management (IAM) is a growing concern for organizations, as they balance the need to modernize their identity… First…
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Preventing Data Breaches with Advanced IAM Strategies
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Tags: access, breach, control, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, iam, identity, monitoring, strategy, threatWhy Are IAM Strategies Strategic to Data Breach Prevention? IAM strategies, or Identity Access Management strategies, prioritize the control and monitoring of digital identities within a system. Particularly in the world of cybersecurity, increasingly sophisticated threats are making it vital for organizations to ensure the right access to the right entities. This is where the……
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Security teams should act now to counter Chinese threat, says CISA
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Tags: 5G, access, apple, at&t, attack, authentication, china, cisa, cisco, communications, control, cyber, cybersecurity, data, encryption, espionage, exploit, google, government, hacker, infrastructure, linux, microsoft, mitigation, mobile, monitoring, network, nist, password, risk, service, siem, technology, theft, threat, vpn, vulnerabilitySecurity teams and individuals across the US need to take immediate precautions to counter the surveillance threat posed by Chinese ‘Salt Typhoon’ hackers, who have burrowed deep into telecoms infrastructure, according to the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA).CISA issued an official alert recommending defensive measures on December 3, as federal officials briefed journalists…
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Feds raise alarm on China-linked infiltration of telecom networks
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in SecurityNewsSalt Typhoon gained access to many telecom networks and stole large amounts of data, including audio and text of targeted people involved in government or politics. First seen on cybersecuritydive.com Jump to article: www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/china-linked-attacks-infiltrate-networks/734576/
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She Was a Russian Socialite and Influencer. Cops Say She’s a Crypto Laundering Kingpin
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in SecurityNewsWestern authorities say they’ve identified a network that found a new way to clean drug gangs’ dirty cash. WIRED gained exclusive access to the investigation. First seen on wired.com Jump to article: www.wired.com/story/operation-destabilise-money-laundering/
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BlackBerry Highlights Rising Software Supply Chain Risks in Malaysia
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Tags: access, ai, attack, breach, ceo, ciso, communications, compliance, cyber, cyberattack, cybersecurity, data, detection, espionage, finance, framework, government, infrastructure, intelligence, international, Internet, iot, malware, mobile, monitoring, phishing, ransomware, regulation, resilience, risk, skills, software, strategy, supply-chain, threat, tool, training, vulnerabilityIn 2024, BlackBerry unveiled new proprietary research, underscoring the vulnerability of software supply chains in Malaysia and around the world.According to the study, 79% of Malaysian organizations reported cyberattacks or vulnerabilities in their software supply chains during the past 12 months, slightly exceeding the global average of 76%. Alarmingly, 81% of respondents revealed they had…
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65% of office workers bypass cybersecurity to boost productivity
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in SecurityNewsHigh-risk access exists throughout the workplace, in almost every job role, proving that the time has come for organizations to re-think the way they protect their workforce, … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2024/12/04/employees-privileged-access-security-risk/
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‘Horns&Hooves’ Malware Campaign Hits Over 1,000 Victims
Russian Threat Actor Delivers NetSupport RAT, BurnsRAT via Fake Requests. A malware campaign targeting Russian retailers and service businesses aims to deploy remote access tools and install infostealer malware. Kaspersky dubbed the campaign Horns&Hooves, after a fake organization set up by fraudsters in the 1931 Soviet satirical novel The Little Golden Calf. First seen on…
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Cyber-Unsafe Employees Increasingly Put Orgs at Risk
Too much access and privilege, plus a host of unsafe cyber practices, plague most workplaces, and the introduction of tools like GenAI will only make things worse. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/vulnerabilities-threats/cyber-unsafe-employees-orgs-risk
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Major energy contractor reports ‘limited’ access to IT after ransomware locks files
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in SecurityNewsENGlobal customers include the Pentagon as well as major oil and gas producers First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2024/12/03/us_energy_contractor_englobal_ransomware/
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SmokeLoader picks up ancient MS Office bugs to pack fresh credential stealer
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in SecurityNewsThreat actors are using a well-known modular malware loader, SmokeLoader, to exploit known Microsoft Office vulnerabilities and steal sensitive browser credentials.The loader which runs a framework to deploy multiple malware modules, was observed by Fortinet’s FortiGuard Labs in attacks targeting manufacturing, healthcare, and IT companies in Taiwan.”SmokeLoader, known for its ability to deliver other malicious…
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Patchday: Android 12, 13, 14 und 15 für Schadcode-Attacken anfällig
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in SecurityNewsAngreifer können Androidgeräte auf verschiedenen Wege attackieren und sich Zugriff auf Smartphones verschaffen. First seen on heise.de Jump to article: www.heise.de/news/Patchday-Android-12-13-14-und-15-fuer-Schadcode-Attacken-anfaellig-10185926.html
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Energy Sector Contractor ENGlobal Targeted in Ransomware Attack
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in SecurityNewsEnergy sector contractor ENGlobal Corporation has restricted access to some of its systems in response to a ransomware attack. The post Energy Sector Contractor ENGlobal Targeted in Ransomware Attack appeared first on SecurityWeek. First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/energy-sector-contractor-englobal-targeted-in-ransomware-attack/
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NachoVPN Tool Exploits Flaws in Popular VPN Clients for System Compromise
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Tags: access, cybersecurity, exploit, flaw, macOS, network, remote-code-execution, tool, vpn, windowsCybersecurity researchers have disclosed a set of flaws impacting Palo Alto Networks and SonicWall virtual private network (VPN) clients that could be potentially exploited to gain remote code execution on Windows and macOS systems.”By targeting the implicit trust VPN clients place in servers, attackers can manipulate client behaviours, execute arbitrary commands, and gain high levels…
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US government contractor ENGlobal says operations are ‘limited’ following cyberattack
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in SecurityNewsENGlobal Corporation, a provider of engineering and automation services to the U.S. energy sector and federal government, says it has restricted access to its IT systems following a cyberattack, limiting the company to essential business operations only. In an 8-K filing with the SEC on Monday, Texas-based ENGlobal said it became aware of a “cybersecurity…
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Salesforce Applications Vulnerability Could Allow Full Account Takeover
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in SecurityNewsA critical vulnerability has been discovered in Salesforce applications that could potentially allow a full account takeover. The vulnerability, uncovered during a penetration testing exercise, hinges on misconfigurations within Salesforce Communities, particularly exploiting the Salesforce Lightning component framework. The implications of this vulnerability are severe, affecting both data security and privacy. Attackers could gain access…
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Feds Propose AI ‘Guardrails’ for Medicare Advantage Plans
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in SecurityNewsProvision Emphasizes Existing Medicare Regs for Equitable Access to Health Services. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has issued proposed guardrails to help ensure that the use of artificial intelligence for Medicare Advantage insurance plans does not result in inequitable access to healthcare-related services. The proposed rule will go into effect in 2026. First…