Tag: risk
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Verborgene Risiken und entscheidende Handlungsschritte – Checkliste zur Umsetzung der NIS2-Anforderungen
First seen on security-insider.de Jump to article: www.security-insider.de/nis2-richtlinie-aenderungen-cybersicherheit-europa-a-8bbbe8650e2b51273367a099e7723cac/
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Critical Vulnerability in Kubernetes Image Builder Exposes Nodes to Root Access
A new security risk has emerged in the Kubernetes Image Builder, posing a critical threat to organizations that utilize this tool for managing their containerized environments. The Kubernetes Image Builder vulnerability tracked as CVE-2024-9486, has been assigned a CVSS score of 9.8, indicating its severity. First seen on thecyberexpress.com Jump to article: thecyberexpress.com/kubernetes-image-builder-vulnerability/
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Critical Kubernetes Image Builder Vulnerability Exposes Nodes to Root Access Risk
A critical security flaw has been disclosed in the Kubernetes Image Builder that, if successfully exploited, could be abused to gain root access under certain circumstances.The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-9486 (CVSS score: 9.8), has been addressed in version 0.1.38. The project maintainers acknowledged Nicolai Rybnikar for discovering and reporting the vulnerability.”A security issue First seen…
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SolarWinds, Firefox, Windows Face Active Exploitation: CISA Issues Urgent Warning
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has recently added three vulnerabilities to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) Catalog, emphasizing the pressing need for organizations to address these risks promptly. First seen on thecyberexpress.com Jump to article: thecyberexpress.com/cisa-adds-3-known-exploited-vulnerabilities/
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A Turning Point in Loyalty Fraud Prevention
See how a recent FTC settlement highlights the need for effective loyalty fraud prevention strategies to mitigate risk, secure customer data, and minimize financial loss. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2024/10/a-turning-point-in-loyalty-fraud-prevention/
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UK Reports 50% Spike in ‘Nationally Significant’ Incidents
New NCSC Chief Also Warns of Three-Fold Increase in Severe Cyberattacks. The U.K. experienced a 50% spike in cybersecurity incidents posing national security risks this year, according to NCSC CEO Richard Horne. Growing advancements in emerging tech are widening the gap between offensive and defensive cyber capabilities, he warned. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to…
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Oracle October 2024 Critical Patch Update Addresses 198 CVEs
Oracle addresses 198 CVEs in its fourth quarterly update of 2024 with 334 patches, including 35 critical updates. Background On October 15, Oracle released its Critical Patch Update (CPU) for October 2024, the fourth and final quarterly update of the year. This CPU contains fixes for 198 CVEs in 334 security updates across 28 Oracle…
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Simplifying NIS2 Compliance with Eclypsium
NIS2 is an EU cybersecurity directive that covers an incredibly broad set of services including but not limited to Energy, Transportation, Finance, Healthcare, and Digital Infrastructure. The legislation is designed to ensure that these critical services maintain a consistent set of minimum responsibilities when it comes to managing their risk and responding to security incidents….…
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Generative AI in Security: Risks and Mitigation Strategies
Microsoft’s Siva Sundaramoorthy provides a blueprint for how common cyber precautions apply to generative AI deployed in and around security systems. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/microsoft-generative-ai-security-risk-reduction-isc2/
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Enhance Your Insider Risk Program with These 6 Systems Integrations
Learn how the right integrations close critical data gaps, helping you gain a more complete view of your organization’s insider risk Cyber Threat Intelligence Systems Human Resources Information Systems Data Loss Prevention Solutions Inventory Management Systems Access Control and Visitor Management Systems License Plate Recognition and Video Management Systems To fully understand and mitigate your”¦…
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Calling on CISOs and Security Leaders to Elevate IoT Security
Transforming Technical Expertise Into Strategic Leadership The rapid proliferation of IoT devices introduces significant security risks that require CISOs and top corporate leaders to step up, reduce risks and align IoT security with mission-critical objectives. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/blogs/calling-on-cisos-security-leaders-to-elevate-iot-security-p-3735
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Navigating the Cybersecurity Risks of Shadow Open-Source GenAI
Generative AI is no doubt the leading frontier in AI. Models have captured attention and driven exciting use cases across industries with their ability to create everything from text to images, and even solve complex coding problems. The likes of ChatGPT and Anthropic have changed how companies innovate, automate and engage with customers in just…
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Cybersecurity Risk Assessment Best Practices – Kovrr
Articles related to cyber risk quantification, cyber risk management, and cyber resilience. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2024/10/cybersecurity-risk-assessment-best-practices-kovrr/
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The Lingering ‘Beige Desktop’ Paradox
Organizations are grappling with the risks of having outdated hardware handling core workloads, mission-critical applications no one knows how to update or maintain, and systems that IT and security teams don’t know about. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/endpoint-security/the-lingering-beige-desktop-paradox
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European cyber insurance startup Stoïk secures $27M
Cyber risk has become an increasingly important issue for small companies around the world. While many companies try to avoid and mitigate cyber risks, they rarely discuss transferring those risks to a third party. That’s why Stoïk is stepping in with a cyber security insurance product specifically designed for small and medium-sized businesses. The French…
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Millions at Risk: Jetpack Plugin Patches Critical Vulnerability
The Jetpack WordPress plugin, developed by Automattic, has recently rolled out a crucial security update to address a vulnerability that impacts approximately 27 million websites. This Jetpack vulnerability allows logged-in users to access submitted forms on sites utilizing the plugin, posing potential privacy risks for users and site owners. First seen on thecyberexpress.com Jump to…
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European cyber insurance startup Stoïk secures $27 million
Cyber risk has become an increasingly important issue for small companies around the world. While many companies try to avoid and mitigate cyber risks, they rarely discuss transferring those risks to a third party. That’s why Stoïk is stepping in with a cyber insurance product specifically designed for small and medium-sized businesses. The French startup…
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AI amplifies systemic risk to financial sector, says India’s Reserve Bank boss
Who also worries misinformation on social media could threaten liquidity First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2024/10/15/india_rbi_ai_risks/
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The Lingering Beige Desktop Paradox
Organizations are grappling with the risks of having outdated hardware handling core workloads, mission-critical applications no one knows how to update or maintain, and systems that IT and security teams don’t know about. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/endpoint-security/the-lingering-beige-desktop-paradox
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Oil and Gas Firms Aware of Cyber Risks
Sector Uses Multifactor, Eschews Cloud, Can’t Afford Cyber Insurance. The oil and gas industry has high levels of cyber awareness and low levels of cyber insurance, says a sectoral assessment from credit rating agency Moody’s. The sector has experienced a clutch of high-profile attacks including a high-profile 2021 incident at Colonial Pipeline. First seen on…
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CoreWarrior Malware Attacking Windows Machines From Dozens Of IP Address
Researchers recently analyzed a CoreWarrior malware sample, which spreads aggressively by creating numerous copies and connecting to various IP addresses. It establishes multiple backdoor connections and monitors user activity through Windows UI element hooks, which poses a significant security risk as it can compromise system integrity and steal sensitive data. The malware is a UPX-packed…
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CISA Urges Encryption of Cookies in F5 BIG-IP Systems
CISA urged organizations to tackle security risks from unencrypted cookies in F5 BIG-IP LTM systems First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/cisa-urges-encryption-cookies-f/
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Supply Chain Attacks Can Exploit Entry Points in Python, npm, and Open-Source Ecosystems
Tags: attack, cybersecurity, exploit, malicious, open-source, programming, pypi, risk, rust, software, supply-chainCybersecurity researchers have found that entry points could be abused across multiple programming ecosystems like PyPI, npm, Ruby Gems, NuGet, Dart Pub, and Rust Crates to stage software supply chain attacks.”Attackers can leverage these entry points to execute malicious code when specific commands are run, posing a widespread risk in the open-source landscape,” Checkmarx researchers…
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Supply Chain Attacks Exploit Entry Points in Python, npm, and Open-Source Ecosystems
Tags: attack, cybersecurity, exploit, malicious, open-source, programming, pypi, risk, rust, software, supply-chainCybersecurity researchers have found that entry points could be abused across multiple programming ecosystems like PyPI, npm, Ruby Gems, NuGet, Dart Pub, and Rust Crates to stage software supply chain attacks.”Attackers can leverage these entry points to execute malicious code when specific commands are run, posing a widespread risk in the open-source landscape,” Checkmarx researchers…
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Toxic Triad of Cloud Vulnerabilities Puts Businesses at Risk
Publicly exposed, critically vulnerable and highly privileged workloads are putting organizations at risk of cloud data losses and cyberattacks, according to a Tenable report, which labeled the vulnerabilities a “toxic cloud triad”. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2024/10/toxic-triad-of-cloud-vulnerabilities-puts-businesses-at-risk/
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Zendesk Email Spoofing Flaw Let Attackers Access Support Tickets
A security vulnerability in Zendesk, a widely used customer service tool, has been uncovered. This flaw allowed attackers to access support tickets from any company using Zendesk, posing significant risks to sensitive information. Zendesk initially dismissed the vulnerability, which involved email spoofing, but later forced the company to implement critical security fixes. Here’s a detailed…
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Skills Shortages Now a Top-Two Security Risk for SMBs
Sophos claims that a lack of cybersecurity talent is considered a major risk by SMBs First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/skills-shortages-toptwo-security/
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Meet the Chinese ‘Typhoon’ hackers preparing for war
Of the cybersecurity risks facing the United States today, few loom larger than the potential sabotage capabilities posed by China-backed hackers, which top U.S. officials have described as an “epoch-defining threat.” In recent months, U.S. intelligence officials said Chinese government-backed hackers have been burrowing deep into the networks of U.S. critical infrastructure, including water, energy…