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Qualys exposes cloud and SaaS risks

Apr 4, 2025 7:42 PM

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Andy Stern

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Tags: cloud, risk, saas

Channel opportunity to help customers struggling to manage their cloud and hosted environments First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/microscope/news/366622096/Qualys-exposes-cloud-and-SaaS-risks
Design, implement, and deploy application protection policies with Cursor Agent – Impart Security

Apr 4, 2025 7:42 PM

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Andy Stern

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Tags: ai, application-security, breach, business, compliance, data, data-breach, detection, gartner, risk, risk-management, tool, waf

Introducing Impart + Cursor: Truly Autonomous Application Protection Runtime Security Without the Babysitting Security teams can now define application protection policies declaratively in Impart, with Cursor’s agent executing them safely and autonomously, eliminating the need for tedious clickops. Why This Matters Application protection has traditionally been a necessary burden. Security engineers find themselves trapped in…
Cybersecurity Snapshot: SANS Recommends Six Controls To Secure AI Systems, While NCSC Warns About Outdated API Security Methods

Apr 4, 2025 7:42 PM

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Andy Stern

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Tags: access, advisory, ai, api, attack, authentication, best-practice, botnet, business, cisa, cloud, compliance, computer, control, credentials, cryptography, cyber, cyberattack, cybersecurity, data, detection, dns, endpoint, framework, governance, government, incident response, infrastructure, injection, intelligence, Internet, least-privilege, malicious, mitigation, monitoring, network, phishing, privacy, programming, regulation, resilience, risk, risk-management, sans, service, strategy, supply-chain, threat, training, unauthorized, update, zero-trust

Check out the security controls that SANS Institute says are essential for protecting your AI systems. Plus, the U.K. NCSC urges organizations to adopt newer API security techniques. In addition, CISA and other cyber agencies warn that attackers are using “fast flux” techniques to conceal their actions. And much more! Dive into five things that…
Design, implement, and deploy application protection policies with Cursor Agent – Impart Security

Apr 4, 2025 6:42 PM

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Andy Stern

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Tags: ai, application-security, breach, business, compliance, data, data-breach, detection, gartner, risk, risk-management, tool, waf

Introducing Impart + Cursor: Truly Autonomous Application Protection Runtime Security Without the Babysitting Security teams can now define application protection policies declaratively in Impart, with Cursor’s agent executing them safely and autonomously, eliminating the need for tedious clickops. Why This Matters Application protection has traditionally been a necessary burden. Security engineers find themselves trapped in…
Cybersecurity Snapshot: SANS Recommends Six Controls To Secure AI Systems, While NCSC Warns About Outdated API Security Methods

Apr 4, 2025 6:42 PM

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Andy Stern

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Tags: access, advisory, ai, api, attack, authentication, best-practice, botnet, business, cisa, cloud, compliance, computer, control, credentials, cryptography, cyber, cyberattack, cybersecurity, data, detection, dns, endpoint, framework, governance, government, incident response, infrastructure, injection, intelligence, Internet, least-privilege, malicious, mitigation, monitoring, network, phishing, privacy, programming, regulation, resilience, risk, risk-management, sans, service, strategy, supply-chain, threat, training, unauthorized, update, zero-trust

Check out the security controls that SANS Institute says are essential for protecting your AI systems. Plus, the U.K. NCSC urges organizations to adopt newer API security techniques. In addition, CISA and other cyber agencies warn that attackers are using “fast flux” techniques to conceal their actions. And much more! Dive into five things that…
Design, implement, and deploy application protection policies with Cursor Agent – Impart Security

Apr 4, 2025 5:42 PM

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Andy Stern

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Tags: ai, application-security, breach, business, compliance, data, data-breach, detection, gartner, risk, risk-management, tool, waf

Introducing Impart + Cursor: Truly Autonomous Application Protection Runtime Security Without the Babysitting Security teams can now define application protection policies declaratively in Impart, with Cursor’s agent executing them safely and autonomously, eliminating the need for tedious clickops. Why This Matters Application protection has traditionally been a necessary burden. Security engineers find themselves trapped in…
Cybersecurity Snapshot: SANS Recommends Six Controls To Secure AI Systems, While NCSC Warns About Outdated API Security Methods

Apr 4, 2025 5:42 PM

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Andy Stern

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Tags: access, advisory, ai, api, attack, authentication, best-practice, botnet, business, cisa, cloud, compliance, computer, control, credentials, cryptography, cyber, cyberattack, cybersecurity, data, detection, dns, endpoint, framework, governance, government, incident response, infrastructure, injection, intelligence, Internet, least-privilege, malicious, mitigation, monitoring, network, phishing, privacy, programming, regulation, resilience, risk, risk-management, sans, service, strategy, supply-chain, threat, training, unauthorized, update, zero-trust

Check out the security controls that SANS Institute says are essential for protecting your AI systems. Plus, the U.K. NCSC urges organizations to adopt newer API security techniques. In addition, CISA and other cyber agencies warn that attackers are using “fast flux” techniques to conceal their actions. And much more! Dive into five things that…
Design, implement, and deploy application protection policies with Cursor Agent – Impart Security

Apr 4, 2025 4:42 PM

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Andy Stern

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Tags: ai, application-security, breach, business, compliance, data, data-breach, detection, gartner, risk, risk-management, tool, waf

Introducing Impart + Cursor: Truly Autonomous Application Protection Runtime Security Without the Babysitting Security teams can now define application protection policies declaratively in Impart, with Cursor’s agent executing them safely and autonomously, eliminating the need for tedious clickops. Why This Matters Application protection has traditionally been a necessary burden. Security engineers find themselves trapped in…
China-Linked Threat Group Exploits Ivanti Bug

Apr 4, 2025 2:42 PM

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Andy Stern

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Tags: china, exploit, flaw, group, ivanti, risk, threat

The vendor had originally assessed the flaw as low risk but now says it is a critical issue that enables remote code execution. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/vulnerabilities-threats/china-linked-threat-group-exploits-ivanti-bug
Privilegierte Zugänge werden zum Sicherheitsrisiko

Apr 4, 2025 12:42 PM

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Andy Stern

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Tags: access, ai, api, apple, authentication, best-practice, cisco, cloud, cyber, cyberattack, dark-web, hacker, mail, malware, mfa, microsoft, password, phishing, ransomware, risk, service, tool, vpn, vulnerability

Kriminelle bevorzugen Phishing als Erstzugriffsmethode und nutzen legale Tools für unauffällige Angriffe auf sensible Systeme, wie eine aktuelle Studie herausfand.Der Missbrauch legitimer privilegierter Zugänge (legitimate privileged access) nimmt zu . Wie der Cisco Talos’ Jahresrückblick 2024 herausfand, nutzten Angreifer immer öfter gestohlene Identitäten für ihre Attacken, darunter auch Ransomware-Erpressungen. Dafür missbrauchen die HackerAnmeldedaten,Tokens,API-Schlüssel undZertifikate.Angriffe dieser…
AI programming copilots are worsening code security and leaking more secrets

Apr 4, 2025 10:42 AM

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Andy Stern

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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, vulnerability

Overlooked 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…
39M secrets exposed: GitHub rolls out new security tools

Apr 4, 2025 9:42 AM

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Andy Stern

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Tags: data, data-breach, github, microsoft, risk, tool

39 Million Secrets Leaked on GitHub in 2024 GitHub found 39M secrets leaked in 2024 and launched new tools to help developers and organizations secure sensitive data in code. Microsoft-owned code hosting platform GitHub announced the discovery of 39 million secrets leaked in 2024. The exposure of this sensitive information poses a serious risk to…
Forward-thinking CISOs are shining a light on shadow IT

Apr 4, 2025 8:42 AM

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Andy Stern

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Tags: ciso, risk

In this Help Net Security interview, Curtis Simpson, CISO and Chief Advocacy Officer at Armis, discusses how CISOs can balance security and innovation while managing the risks … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/04/04/curtis-simpson-armis-shadow-it-risks/
How To Harden GitLab Permissions with Tenable

Apr 4, 2025 12:42 AM

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Andy Stern

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Tags: access, api, attack, authentication, business, control, data, data-breach, gitlab, group, open-source, organized, programming, risk, saas, service, software, tool, unauthorized

If your organization uses GitLab for managing your software development lifecycle, you must ensure you’re not misconfiguring the permissions of this open source DevSecOps platform. Doing so can expose your source code, along with sensitive data, while creating security risks. In this blog, we’ll explain how new Tenable plugins can help you keep your GitLab…
Hunters International shifting tactics amid growing risks

Apr 3, 2025 11:42 PM

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Andy Stern

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Tags: international, risk, tactics

First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/hunters-international-shifting-tactics-amid-growing-risks
Managing Human Risk in the Employee Lifecycle

Apr 3, 2025 9:42 PM

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Andy Stern

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Tags: risk

Nisos Managing Human Risk in the Employee Lifecycle Human Resources (HR) plays a critical role in identifying and mitigating human risks throughout the Employee Lifecycle (ELC)… First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/04/managing-human-risk-in-the-employee-lifecycle/
Oracle quietly admits data breach, days after lawsuit accused it of cover-up

Apr 3, 2025 7:42 PM

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Andy Stern

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Tags: access, attack, authentication, breach, cloud, compliance, credentials, crime, cve, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, endpoint, exploit, finance, fraud, hacker, identity, infrastructure, intelligence, law, oracle, resilience, risk, service, strategy, supply-chain, technology, theft, threat, vulnerability

Lawsuit challenges Oracle’s response: The reports of Oracle’s acknowledgement of the breach come just days after the company was hit with a class action lawsuit over its handling of the security breach.The lawsuit specifically addresses a major security breach discovered in March that reportedly compromised 6 million records containing sensitive authentication-related data from Oracle Cloud…
DeepMind Warns of AGI Risk, Calls for Urgent Safety Measures

Apr 3, 2025 7:42 PM

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Andy Stern

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Tags: ai, google, intelligence, risk

Enthusiasm for AI Development Is Outpacing Discussions on Safety. Google DeepMind executives outlined an approach to artificial general intelligence safety, warning of severe harm that can permanently destroy humanity if safeguards are not put in place before advanced artificial intelligence systems emerge. AGI could arrive by 2030, they predict. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to…
Oracle quietly admits data breach, days after lawsuit accused it of cover-up

Apr 3, 2025 6:42 PM

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Andy Stern

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Tags: access, attack, authentication, breach, cloud, compliance, credentials, crime, cve, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, endpoint, exploit, finance, fraud, hacker, identity, infrastructure, intelligence, law, oracle, resilience, risk, service, strategy, supply-chain, technology, theft, threat, vulnerability

Lawsuit challenges Oracle’s response: The reports of Oracle’s acknowledgement of the breach come just days after the company was hit with a class action lawsuit over its handling of the security breach.The lawsuit specifically addresses a major security breach discovered in March that reportedly compromised 6 million records containing sensitive authentication-related data from Oracle Cloud…
Emerging Risks Require IT/OT Collaboration to Secure Physical Systems

Apr 3, 2025 5:42 PM

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Andy Stern

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Tags: attack, cyber, finance, risk

With an increase in cyber-physical attacks that can cause significant disruptions, financial fallout and safety concerns for victim organizations, Renee Guttmann and Marc Sachs discuss why IT and OT security teams cannot keep working in silos. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/ics-ot-security/experts-discuss-current-and-emerging-ics-security-risks
New Trinda Malware Targets Android Devices by Replacing Phone Numbers During Calls

Apr 3, 2025 3:42 PM

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Andy Stern

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Tags: android, cyber, firmware, kaspersky, malware, phone, risk, unauthorized

Kaspersky Lab has uncovered a new version of the Triada Trojan, a sophisticated malware targeting Android devices. This variant has been found pre-installed in the firmware of counterfeit smartphones mimicking popular models, often sold at discounted prices through unauthorized online stores. The malware poses significant risks to users, with more than 2,600 cases reported globally,…
Best-Practices zum Takedown von Lookalike-Domains

Apr 3, 2025 3:42 PM

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Andy Stern

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Tags: best-practice, business, cyberattack, risk

In den vergangenen Jahren hat das Risiko, Opfer eines Cyberangriffs zu werden, in dem Lookalike-Domains eine Rolle spielen, stark zugenommen. So sehr, dass sich Bluevoyant Anbieter einer holistischen Cybersicherheitsplattform und erfahren im Takedown von Lookalike-Domains dazu entschieden hat, dem Thema einen eigenen Report zu widmen. Vor wenigen Tagen ist
SonicWall Firewall Vulnerability Enables Unauthorized Access

Apr 3, 2025 3:42 PM

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Andy Stern

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Tags: access, authentication, cve, cyber, firewall, flaw, network, risk, unauthorized, vpn, vulnerability

Researchers from Bishop Fox have successfully exploited CVE-2024-53704, an authentication bypass vulnerability that affects SonicWall firewalls. This critical flaw allows remote attackers to hijack active SSL VPN sessions, enabling unauthorized network access without requiring user credentials. If left unpatched, the vulnerability poses significant risks to organizations relying on SonicWall devices for their network security. CVE-2024-53704: The…
Multiple Jenkins Plugin Vulnerabilities Expose Sensitive Information to Attackers

Apr 3, 2025 2:42 PM

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Andy Stern

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Tags: automation, cve, cyber, data, flaw, open-source, risk, software, unauthorized, vulnerability

Jenkins, the widely used open-source automation server, faces heightened security risks after researchers disclosed11 critical vulnerabilitiesacross its core software and eight plugins. These flaws expose sensitive data, enable code execution, and allow unauthorized configuration changes. Key Vulnerabilities and Risks Affected Products and CVEs Affected Product CVE IDs Severity Affected Versions Fixed Version Jenkins Core CVE-2025-31720…
Google’s Quick Share for Windows Vulnerability Allows Remote Code Execution

Apr 3, 2025 2:42 PM

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Andy Stern

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Tags: cyber, cybersecurity, exploit, flaw, google, remote-code-execution, risk, vulnerability, windows

Cybersecurity researchers from SafeBreach Labs have revealed new vulnerabilities in Google’s Quick Share file-transfer utility for Windows, including a critical flaw that allows attackers to execute code on targeted devices. The findings, disclosed this week, highlight risks in the widely used tool”, even after Google patched earlier issues reported in 2024. The QuickShell Exploit Chain…
CISA’s Latest Advisories Expose High-Risk Vulnerabilities in Industrial Control Systems

Apr 3, 2025 1:42 PM

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Andy Stern

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Tags: cisa, control, cybersecurity, infrastructure, mitigation, risk, threat, vulnerability

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) issued two crucial Industrial Control Systems (ICS) advisories, highlighting vulnerabilities that could have serious impacts on critical infrastructure. These ICS advisories, identified as ICSA-25-091-01 and ICSA-24-331-04, are designed to inform organizations about current security threats, vulnerabilities, and necessary mitigations related to ICS products and systems. First seen on…
AI disinformation didn’t upend 2024 elections, but the threat is very real

Apr 3, 2025 12:42 PM

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Andy Stern

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Tags: ai, attack, authentication, business, ceo, ciso, control, corporate, credentials, cyber, cyberattack, cybercrime, cybersecurity, data, deep-fake, detection, disinformation, election, email, endpoint, finance, fraud, group, hacking, identity, incident, incident response, intelligence, international, jobs, login, malware, network, phishing, ransomware, RedTeam, risk, scam, soc, social-engineering, tactics, threat, tool, training

Attackers are using AI to distort and undermine threat intelligence: AI-powered disinformation has moved beyond external influence, it is now reshaping adversary tactics inside compromised networks. Attackers can generate false system logs, fabricate network traffic, and manipulate forensic evidence, forcing incident response teams to chase misleading anomalies while real intrusions progress undetected. AI-assisted malware is also…
Hackers Selling SnowDog RAT Malware With Remote Control Capabilities Online

Apr 3, 2025 11:42 AM

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Andy Stern

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Tags: access, control, cyber, cybercrime, cybersecurity, espionage, hacker, malware, rat, risk, threat, tool

A sophisticated remote access trojan (RAT) dubbedSnowDoghas surfaced on underground cybercrime forums, prompting alarms among cybersecurity experts. Advertised as a tool for “corporate espionage and advanced intrusions,” the malware is being sold by an unidentified threat actor with claims of stealth, evasion, and remote control capabilities. The SnowDog RAT: Features and Risks The seller claims…
Massive GitHub Leak: 39M API Keys Credentials Exposed How to Strengthen Security

Apr 3, 2025 10:42 AM

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Andy Stern

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Tags: api, credentials, cyber, data-breach, github, leak, risk

Over 39 million API keys, credentials, and other sensitive secrets were exposed on GitHub in 2024, raising considerable alarm within the developer community and enterprises globally. The scale and impact of this leak have underscored the growing risks tied to improperly handled credentials and highlighted the urgent need for robust security practices. GitHub, the world’s…
Cisco Smart Licensing Utility Flaws Allowed Attackers to Gain Admin Access

Apr 3, 2025 9:42 AM

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Andy Stern

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Tags: access, cisco, cve, cyber, flaw, risk, software, vulnerability

Cisco has disclosed critical vulnerabilities in its Smart Licensing Utility software, identified as CVE-2024-20439 and CVE-2024-20440, which could allow unauthenticated, remote attackers to gain administrative access or collect sensitive information from compromised systems. These flaws, rated with a severity score of 9.8 in the Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS), pose significant security risks to organizations…