Tag: monitoring
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When AI Agents Start Whispering: The Double-Edged Sword of Autonomous Agent Communication
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in SecurityNewsAI agents develop their own communication channels beyond our monitoring frameworks, we face a pivotal challenge: harnessing their collaborative problem-solving potential while preventing security breaches and compliance violations that could arise when systems start “whispering” among themselves. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/04/when-ai-agents-start-whispering-the-double-edged-sword-of-autonomous-agent-communication/
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Cyber agencies urge organizations to collaborate to stop fast flux DNS attacks
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in SecurityNewsHow to mitigate DNS attacks: Fast flux is one of many types of DNS attack. But there are tactics organizations can use to mitigate them.In the case of fast flux, the report recommends that:defenders should use cybersecurity and PDNS services that detect and block fast flux. “By leveraging providers that detect fast flux and implement…
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AI programming copilots are worsening code security and leaking more secrets
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Tags: access, ai, api, application-security, attack, authentication, best-practice, breach, ceo, ciso, container, control, credentials, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, github, government, incident response, injection, least-privilege, LLM, monitoring, open-source, openai, password, programming, risk, skills, software, strategy, tool, training, vulnerabilityOverlooked security controls: Ellen Benaim, CISO at enterprise content mangement firm Templafy, said AI coding assistants often fail to adhere to the robust secret management practices typically observed in traditional systems.”For example, they may insert sensitive information in plain text within source code or configuration files,” Benaim said. “Furthermore, because large portions of code are…
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Frida Penetration Testing Toolkit Updated with Advanced Threat Monitoring APIs
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in SecurityNewsIn a significant update to the popular dynamic instrumentation toolkit Frida, developers have introduced powerful new APIs for advanced threat monitoring and software analysis. These enhancements, released on April 4, 2025, offer security researchers and penetration testers unprecedented capabilities in tracking thread activity, module loading, and performance profiling. Thread Observation Made Easy One of the…
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Qilin Operators Imitate ScreenConnect Login Page to Deploy Ransomware and Gain Admin Access
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Tags: access, attack, cyber, cyberattack, exploit, group, login, monitoring, msp, phishing, ransomware, service, sophos, threatIn a recent cyberattack attributed to the Qilin ransomware group, threat actors successfully compromised a Managed Service Provider (MSP) by mimicking the login page of ScreenConnect, a popular Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) tool. The attack, which occurred in January 2025, highlights the growing sophistication of phishing campaigns targeting MSPs to exploit downstream customers. Sophos’…
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3 Leading Computer Monitoring Software for Schools
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in SecurityNewsCybercriminals commonly target K-12 schools. 71% of UK secondary schools reported a breach or attack in the previous year alone, mirrored by schools across the U.S. This, paired with internal threats, requires schools to adopt advanced computer monitoring tools. In this article, we’ll cover key features to consider in computer monitoring software and three ……
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3 Leading Computer Monitoring Software for Schools
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in SecurityNewsCybercriminals commonly target K-12 schools. 71% of UK secondary schools reported a breach or attack in the previous year alone, mirrored by schools across the U.S. This, paired with internal threats, requires schools to adopt advanced computer monitoring tools. In this article, we’ll cover key features to consider in computer monitoring software and three ……
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Qilin Operators Imitate ScreenConnect Login Page to Deploy Ransomware and Gain Admin Access
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Tags: access, attack, cyber, cyberattack, exploit, group, login, monitoring, msp, phishing, ransomware, service, sophos, threatIn a recent cyberattack attributed to the Qilin ransomware group, threat actors successfully compromised a Managed Service Provider (MSP) by mimicking the login page of ScreenConnect, a popular Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) tool. The attack, which occurred in January 2025, highlights the growing sophistication of phishing campaigns targeting MSPs to exploit downstream customers. Sophos’…
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Navigating Saudi Arabia’s Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL): A Guide to Compliance
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Tags: access, ai, compliance, control, data, GDPR, governance, guide, identity, intelligence, law, monitoring, privacy, serviceNavigating Saudi Arabia’s Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL): A Guide to Compliance madhav Thu, 04/03/2025 – 04:30 The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has taken a significant step towards bolstering data protection with its Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL), marking a pivotal moment in the region’s digital landscape. The PDPL, enforced by the Saudi Data…
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Cyber Command touts AI-driven gains in cybersecurity, network monitoring
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in SecurityNewsExecutive Director Morgan Adamski said the agency’s use of generative AI tools has reduced the timeframe for analyzing malicious traffic from days and weeks to hours and minutes. First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/cyber-command-ai-gains-cybersecurity-network-monitoring/
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Redefining Insider Risk in a Perimeterless World
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in SecurityNewsOFX CISO Santanu Lodh on the Changing Nature of Insider Threats. The profile of insider risk has changed over a period of time, said Santanu Lodh, CISO at OFX. It is no longer confined to malicious intent. He explains how shifting workforce models, third-party engagement and evolving technology demand continuous monitoring and rethinking of security…
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Microsoft’s AI tool catches critical GRUB2, U-boot bootloader flaws
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Tags: access, ai, control, cybersecurity, exploit, firmware, flaw, Hardware, microsoft, mitigation, monitoring, risk, soc, supply-chain, tool, update, vulnerability, vulnerability-management, zero-dayAI-powered discovery changes the cybersecurity landscape: Microsoft’s Security Copilot tool significantly accelerated the vulnerability identification process, with a particular focus on filesystem implementations due to their high vulnerability potential.”Using Security Copilot, we were able to identify potential security issues in bootloader functionalities, focusing on filesystems due to their high vulnerability potential,” the blog stated. “This…
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Visibility, Monitoring Key to Enterprise Endpoint Strategy
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in SecurityNewsA successful enterprise security defense requires a successful endpoint security effort. With options ranging from EDR, SIEM, SOAR, and more, how do security teams cut through the clutter and focus on what matters? First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/endpoint-security/visibility-monitoring-key-to-enterprise-endpoint-strategy
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LLMs are now available in snack size but digest with care
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in SecurityNewsPassed down wisdom can distort reality: Rather than developing their own contextual understanding, student models rely heavily on their teacher models’ pre-learned conclusions. Whether this limitation can lead to model hallucination is highly debated by experts.Brauchler is of the opinion that the efficiency of the student models is tied to that of their teachers, irrespective…
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Volume of attacks on network devices shows need to replace end of life devices quickly
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Tags: access, apache, attack, authentication, best-practice, breach, cloud, control, credentials, cve, cyber, dns, endpoint, espionage, exploit, firewall, flaw, government, group, Hardware, infrastructure, injection, Internet, ivanti, lazarus, macOS, monitoring, network, north-korea, open-source, password, risk, router, russia, sans, service, software, threat, tool, update, vulnerabilityCVE-2023-1389, a vulnerability in TP-Link Archer AX21 router;CVE-2024-3400, a hole in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS firewall operating system;CVE-2023-36845, a vulnerability in Juniper Networks Junos OS operating system;CVE-2021-44529, a vulnerability in Ivanti Endpoint Manager Cloud Service Appliance;CVE-2023-38035, a hole in Ivanti Sentry security gateway;CVE-2024-36401, a vulnerability in OSGeo GeoServer;CVE-2024-0012, a vulnerability in Palo Alto Neworks PAN-OS…
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CrushFTP Security Vulnerability Under Attack After PoC Release
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in SecurityNewsA recently disclosed security vulnerability in CrushFTP, identified as CVE-2025-2825, has become the target of active exploitation attempts following the release of publicly available proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit code. Shadowserver Foundation, a reputable cybersecurity monitoring organization, disclosed the alarming surge in attacks based on the PoC via their official announcement on X. According to their analysis,…
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How can automated tools improve NHI compliance monitoring?
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in SecurityNewsHow Significant is Automated Non-Human Identities Compliance Monitoring? What if we told you that automated Non-Human Identities (NHIs) compliance monitoring could be the game-changer in staving off security breaches in your organization? The necessity for effective management of NHIs cannot be overstated. This task includes the control of sensitive information (Secrets) processed by these machine……
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How to create an effective crisis communication plan
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Tags: access, business, ciso, cloud, communications, corporate, cyber, cyberattack, cybersecurity, data, email, group, incident, incident response, infrastructure, mobile, monitoring, network, phone, risk, strategy, toolA crisis communications plan optimally prepares the company for all possible crisis scenarios. This includes clear rules of conduct and communication, prepared content, and secure communication channels and tools.Internet monitoring shows how the crisis is perceived in social networks and the media. Reputation-damaging publications can be identified early, and countermeasures can be initiated.Good communication in day-to-day business…
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Die 10 häufigsten IT-Sicherheitsfehler
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in SecurityNewsVon ungepatchten Sicherheitslücken bis hin zu unzureichenden Backups: Lesen Sie, wie sich die häufigsten IT-Sicherheitsfehler vermeiden lassen. Verschlüsselte Dateien und eine Textdatei mit einer Erpresser-Nachricht zeigen klar und deutlich: Ein Unternehmen ist einer Cyberattacke zum Opfer gefallen. Dabei ist das nur das Ende einer langen Angriffskette. Die Tätergruppe bewegt sich oft seit mehreren Wochen oder Monaten…
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Vulnerabilities Allow Remote Hacking of Inaba Plant Monitoring Cameras
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in SecurityNewsProduction line monitoring cameras made by Inaba can be hacked for surveillance and sabotage, but they remain unpatched. The post Vulnerabilities Allow Remote Hacking of Inaba Plant Monitoring Cameras appeared first on SecurityWeek. First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/vulnerabilities-allow-remote-hacking-of-inaba-plant-monitoring-cameras/
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Securing Canada’s Digital Backbone: Navigating API Compliance
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Tags: api, attack, authentication, best-practice, breach, compliance, cyber, data, detection, encryption, flaw, framework, governance, government, infrastructure, monitoring, regulation, risk, service, strategy, threat, vulnerabilityHighlights: Understanding Canadian API Standards: Key principles for secure government API development. Critical Importance of API Security: Why robust protection is vital for citizen data. Compliance and Trust: How adherence to standards builds public confidence. Key Security Considerations: Essential practices for Canadian organizations. Salt Security’s Alignment: How the Salt API Security Platform supports Canadian government…