Tag: technology
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Top 7 Cyber Security Challenges Faced by SaaS Organizations
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in SecurityNewsToday’s technology-driven world needs Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) organizations. Their software solutions help organizations perform effectively and efficiently. SaaS applications are easily available over the internet. It allows users to access them via a web browser without requiring complex installations or infrastructure. With 42,000 SaaS companies worldwide, it makes up 36.6% of the cloud service market. The……
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CISA, VMware warn of new vulnerabilities being exploited by hackers
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in SecurityNewsThree product lines from technology giant VMware, ESXI, Workstation and Fusion, have patches for vulnerabilities that the company and the federal government have said are being exploited by hackers. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/vmware-exploited-vulnerabilities-esxi-workstation-fusion
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Serbian Police Hack Protester’s Phone With Cellebrite Exploit Chain
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in SecurityNewsAmnesty International said Serbian police used an exploit chain in tandem with legitimate mobile extraction dongle from vendor Cellebrite in an attack that brings up questions around ethical technology development. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cyberattacks-data-breaches/serbian-police-hack-protester-phone-cellebrite-exploit-chain
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Hunters International Claims Tata Technologies Cyberattack
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Tags: breach, cyber, cyberattack, data, espionage, group, international, ransomware, service, technology, theftMultinational engineering and technology services firm Tata Technologies has reportedly fallen victim to a significant cyberattack claimed by the ransomware group Hunters International. According to recent social media reports, the breach allegedly resulted in the theft of 1.4 terabytes of sensitive data, raising concerns about potential industrial espionage and operational disruptions for high-profile clients such…
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Misconfigured access management systems expose global enterprises to security risks
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Tags: access, attack, authentication, control, credentials, cyberattack, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, detection, finance, Internet, monitoring, network, regulation, risk, technology, update, vulnerabilityRegional and industry-wide exposure: The investigation found a disproportionate concentration of exposed AMS in Europe, with Italy emerging as a key hotspot, reporting 16,678 exposed systems. Mexico and Vietnam followed, with 5,940 and 5,035 systems exposed, respectively.The US recorded 1,966 vulnerable systems, while other technologically advanced nations such as Canada and Japan showed comparatively lower…
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7 key trends defining the cybersecurity market today
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Tags: access, ai, attack, cisco, ciso, cloud, compliance, control, crowdstrike, cyber, cybersecurity, data, defense, detection, endpoint, fortinet, gartner, google, governance, group, ibm, intelligence, microsoft, ml, network, okta, resilience, risk, service, siem, startup, strategy, technology, threat, tool, vulnerability, zero-trustMarket leaders are gaining share: The cybersecurity market has a dizzying number of single-product vendors, but a handful of powerful platform providers have risen above the pack and are gaining market share.According to research firm Canalys, the top 12 vendors benefited the most from customers taking early steps to transition to platforms. Collectively, they accounted…
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How can I mitigate NHI risks in our enterprise security framework?
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in SecurityNewsAre You Effectively Mitigating NHI Risks in Your Enterprise Security Framework? Modern businesses are increasingly applying technology to streamline operations and create value. With this technology surge comes an explosion in the use of machine identities, often referred to as Non-Human Identities (NHIs). However, as NHIs become commonplace, the potential for security risks escalates rapidly….…
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Manufacturers still poorly prepared for cyberattacks as IT/OT converge
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Tags: attack, breach, ciso, control, cyber, cyberattack, cybersecurity, iot, ransomware, resilience, risk, security-incident, service, technology, threatAs IT and operations technology (OT) converge, manufacturers find themselves increasingly under cyberattack, with many organizations unprepared for the challenge.According to a recent study by Omdia, 80% of manufacturing companies experienced a significant increase in security incidents in the past year. However, only 45% have taken adequate precautions regarding their cybersecurity, while 13% are not prepared at…
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Privacy Roundup: Week 9 of Year 2025
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Tags: access, android, apple, attack, backdoor, breach, browser, cctv, control, cyber, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, encryption, endpoint, exploit, firmware, flaw, government, group, hacker, Internet, jobs, law, leak, malware, office, password, phishing, privacy, regulation, router, scam, service, software, switch, technology, threat, tool, update, vpn, vulnerabilityThis is a news item roundup of privacy or privacy-related news items for 23 FEB 2025 – 1 MAR 2025. Information and summaries provided here are as-is for warranty purposes. Note: You may see some traditional “security” content mixed-in here due to the close relationship between online privacy and cybersecurity – many things may overlap;…
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Online crime-as-a-service skyrockets with 24,000 users selling attack tools
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in SecurityNewsThe growth of AI-based technology has introduced new challenges, making remote identity verification systems more vulnerable to attacks, according to iProov. Innovative and … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/03/03/remote-identity-verification-attacks/
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Quantum Wars: Google, Microsoft, and Amazon’s Competing Paths to Fault-Tolerant Qubits
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in SecurityNewsAmazon claims its researchers have combined cat qubit technology and additional quantum error correction components onto a microchip that can be manufactured in a scalable fashion. The post Quantum Wars: Google, Microsoft, and Amazon’s Competing Paths to Fault-Tolerant Qubits appeared first on SecurityWeek. First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/quantum-wars-google-microsoft-and-amazons-competing-paths-to-fault-tolerant-qubits/
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Hisense QLED TVs are just LED TVs, lawsuit claims
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Tags: technologyQuantum dot technology allegedly absent from tellies First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2025/03/01/hisense_qled_tvs_are_just/
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Why cyber attackers are targeting your solar energy systems, and how to stop them
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Tags: access, attack, authentication, automation, awareness, backup, best-practice, china, communications, control, credentials, cyber, cybercrime, cybersecurity, data, detection, exploit, firmware, framework, group, infrastructure, iot, mfa, monitoring, network, password, penetration-testing, regulation, risk, russia, service, software, technology, threat, update, vulnerabilitySmart inverter vulnerabilities threaten the electric grid: The biggest risk occurs during high-demand times. If enough solar DERs suddenly go offline during a critical period, there might not be adequate alternative energy sources that can come online immediately, or the available alternatives are much more expensive to operate. Attackers can produce similar results merely by…
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Smart Secret Scanning Techniques: Are You Updated?
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in SecurityNewsSmart Secret Scanning: Decoding the Intelligence Behind Cybersecurity Have you ever wondered how some organizations manage to preserve their digital data integrity amidst in technology? It may seem like a mountainous task, but the secrets lie in smart secret scanning and cybersecurity innovations. Let’s unpack the Non-Human Identities (NHIs) and the management of their secrets….…
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Hackers can Crack Into Car Cameras Within Minutes Exploiting Vulnerabilities
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Tags: breach, cctv, conference, cyber, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, exploit, hacker, hacking, privacy, technology, vulnerabilityAt the upcoming Black Hat Asia 2025 conference, cybersecurity experts will unveil a groundbreaking vulnerability in modern dashcam technology, exposing how hackers can exploit these devices to breach privacy and steal sensitive data. The session, titled DriveThru Car Hacking: Fast Food, Faster Data Breach, will be held on April 3, 2025, at Marina Bay Sands,…
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Justified Spending on Cybersecurity Technology?
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in SecurityNewsIs Your Cybersecurity Spending Justified? With digital becoming more complex, organizations are continually urged to increase their cybersecurity spending. But the crucial question that arises is “Is your investment in cybersecurity technology delivering an appropriate return on investment (ROI)?” Understanding the Value of Cybersecurity Investment Cybersecurity is a complex yet crucial aspect of the… First…
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Tarlogic Discovers Security Flaw Allowing Eavesdropping on Private Conversations Via Bluetooth Headset Microphone
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in SecurityNewsThe popularity of Bluetooth devices has surged over the years thanks to their convenience and wireless connectivity. The Bluetooth protocol allows and streamlines the setup and discovery of services between a wide range of devices. Bluetooth technology allows users to connect wirelessly to headphones, speakers, smartwatches, keyboards, mice, TVs, cameras, and many other appliances. Despite…
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IT 2025: Im Spannungsfeld zwischen Nachhaltigkeit, Sicherheit, KI und Geopolitik
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in SecurityNewsNeben den Themen IT-Security und künstliche Intelligenz (KI) müssen sich Unternehmen in der IT im Jahr 2025 mit den aktuellen geopolitischen Entwicklungen und Nachhaltigkeit auseinandersetzen. Für seinen jährlich erscheinenden Digital Infrastructure Report hat der Netzwerkanbieter Colt Technology Services 1.500 CIOs und IT-Verantwortliche in Europa, Nord- und Südamerika, Asien und dem Nahen Osten befragt. Der… First…
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Die Anatomie identitätsbasierter Angriffe
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in SecurityNewsWarum ist der Identitätsschutz heute zu einem Kernthema der digitalen Sicherheit geworden? Vor dem Hintergrund, dass die Mehrheit der aktuellen Angriffe ohne Malware erfolgen und stattdessen gestohlene Zugangsdaten nutzen, spricht Aris Koios, Technology Strategist bei CrowdStrike, über aktuelle Bedrohungsszenarien und moderne Schutzkonzepte. First seen on it-daily.net Jump to article: www.it-daily.net/it-sicherheit/cloud-security/identitaetsbasierte-angriffe
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Gabbard Decries Britain’s Reported Demand for Apple to Provide Backdoor Access to Users’ Cloud Data
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in SecurityNewsThe Director of National Intelligence said such a demand would violate Americans’ rights and raise concerns about a foreign government pressuring a U.S.-based technology company. The post Gabbard Decries Britain’s Reported Demand for Apple to Provide Backdoor Access to Users’ Cloud Data appeared first on SecurityWeek. First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/gabbard-decries-britains-reported-demand-for-apple-to-provide-backdoor-access-to-users-cloud-data/
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RDP: a Double-Edged Sword for IT Teams Essential Yet Exploitable
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in SecurityNewsRemote Desktop Protocol (RDP) is an amazing technology developed by Microsoft that lets you access and control another computer over a network. It’s like having your office computer with you wherever you go. For businesses, this means IT staff can manage systems remotely, and employees can work from home or anywhere, making RDP a true…
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What is zero trust? The security model for a distributed and risky era
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Tags: access, ai, authentication, best-practice, breach, business, ceo, cloud, compliance, computer, computing, control, corporate, credentials, cyberattack, data, detection, framework, government, guide, identity, infrastructure, intelligence, jobs, login, monitoring, network, nist, office, password, ransomware, regulation, risk, saas, service, technology, threat, tool, vpn, zero-trustHow zero trust works: To visualize how zero trust works, consider a simple case: a user accessing a shared web application. Under traditional security rules, if a user was on a corporate network, either because they were in the office or connected via a VPN, they could simply click the application and access it; because…
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5 things to know about ransomware threats in 2025
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Tags: access, attack, authentication, awareness, backup, breach, ciso, cloud, control, credentials, cyber, dark-web, data, data-breach, defense, detection, encryption, exploit, extortion, finance, fraud, group, healthcare, identity, incident response, infrastructure, Internet, iot, law, leak, mfa, monitoring, network, password, ransom, ransomware, risk, scam, service, software, sophos, supply-chain, technology, threat, tool, update, vpn, vulnerability, zero-day2. Mid-size organizations are highly vulnerable: Industry data shows mid-size organizations remain highly vulnerable to ransomware attacks. “CISOs need to be aware that ransomware is no longer just targeting large companies, but now even mid-sized organizations are at risk. This awareness is crucial,” says Christiaan Beek, senior director, threat analytics, at Rapid7.Companies with annual revenue…
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What CISOs need from the board: Mutual respect on expectations
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Tags: business, ceo, ciso, compliance, control, cyber, cybersecurity, finance, framework, governance, metric, risk, risk-management, skills, strategy, technology, threat, update, vulnerabilityPart 500. While this legislation was groundbreaking for being very prescriptive in what cyber controls are required, there was in earlier drafts indications that each board should have suitably cyber-qualified members.Similar guidelines were established with the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) drafting its Cyber Governance Principles, which were recently refreshed. The timing of this…
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DeepSeek Lure Using CAPTCHAs To Spread Malware
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Tags: ai, attack, botnet, breach, captcha, cloud, control, credentials, crypto, cybercrime, data, detection, exploit, infrastructure, injection, international, login, malicious, malware, network, open-source, powershell, privacy, scam, service, technology, theft, threat, tool, windowsIntroductionThe rapid rise of generative AI tools has created opportunities and challenges for cybercriminals. In an instant, industries are being reshaped while new attack surfaces are being exposed. DeepSeek AI chatbot that launched on January 20, 2025, quickly gained international attention, making it a prime target for abuse. Leveraging a tactic known as brand impersonation,…
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Skybox Security Shuts Down, Lays off Entire Workforce
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in SecurityNewsThe sudden shutdown follows the sale of Skybox Security’s business and technology assets to rival Israeli cybersecurity firm Tufin. The post Skybox Security Shuts Down, Lays off Entire Workforce appeared first on SecurityWeek. First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/skybox-security-shuts-down-lays-off-entire-workforce/
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Edera Banks $15M for Kubernetes Workload Isolation Tech
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in SecurityNewsSeattle startup building technology to mitigate lateral movement and block “living off the land” techniques wins interest from investors. The post Edera Banks $15M for Kubernetes Workload Isolation Tech appeared first on SecurityWeek. First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/edera-banks-15m-for-kubernetes-workload-isolation-tech/
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How to create an effective incident response plan
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Tags: access, advisory, attack, backup, breach, business, ceo, ciso, communications, corporate, cyber, cybersecurity, email, endpoint, exploit, finance, governance, guide, incident, incident response, insurance, law, lessons-learned, malicious, monitoring, network, office, phone, ransomware, risk, security-incident, service, strategy, supply-chain, technology, threat, updateEstablish a comprehensive post-incident communications strategy: Another key element that can make or break an incident response strategy is communications. Without clear communications among the major stakeholders of the business, a company might experience much longer downtimes or the loss of vital processes for extended periods.”How are you going to go about communicating? With whom?…