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Information security
fromSecurityWeek
1 day ago

Mobile Attack Surface Expands as Enterprises Lose Control

Mobile device security is inadequate, with many organizations using critically outdated operating systems and exposing sensitive data to potential attacks.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
4 hours ago

Human Error, Not Hacking, Cited as Top Cause for Crypto Access Loss

Human error is the leading cause of cryptocurrency access loss, affecting 35% of holders, primarily due to forgotten passwords and lost seed phrases.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
8 hours ago

The people who always have a backup plan aren't pessimists. They grew up in environments where promises were unreliable, and redundancy became the only architecture that didn't collapse when someone changed their mind without warning. - Silicon Canals

Obsessive planners are often generous, driven by past experiences that teach them to prepare for uncertainties.
#cybersecurity
Information security
fromTechCrunch
2 hours ago

After fighting malware for decades, this cybersecurity veteran is now hacking drones | TechCrunch

Mikko Hyppönen emphasizes the invisible nature of cybersecurity work, comparing it to Tetris where successes vanish and failures accumulate.
EU data protection
fromSecurityWeek
5 hours ago

European Commission Confirms Data Breach Linked to Trivy Supply Chain Attack

Hackers stole over 300GB of data from the European Commission's AWS environment using a compromised API key from the Trivy supply chain attack.
Node JS
fromInfoQ
5 days ago

Are We Ready for the Next Cyber Security Crisis Like Log4shell?

Organizations are not prepared for the next cybersecurity crisis, similar to Log4Shell.
Information security
fromTechCrunch
2 hours ago

After fighting malware for decades, this cybersecurity veteran is now hacking drones | TechCrunch

Mikko Hyppönen emphasizes the invisible nature of cybersecurity work, comparing it to Tetris where successes vanish and failures accumulate.
#openclaw
DevOps
fromInfoWorld
1 day ago

Understanding the risks of OpenClaw

OpenClaw is an orchestration layer that requires external services to function effectively, rather than being a standalone cloud platform.
Information security
fromArs Technica
19 hours ago

OpenClaw gives users yet another reason to be freaked out about security

OpenClaw's vulnerabilities pose severe security risks, allowing attackers to gain administrative access with minimal permissions.
DevOps
fromInfoWorld
1 day ago

Understanding the risks of OpenClaw

OpenClaw is an orchestration layer that requires external services to function effectively, rather than being a standalone cloud platform.
Information security
fromArs Technica
19 hours ago

OpenClaw gives users yet another reason to be freaked out about security

OpenClaw's vulnerabilities pose severe security risks, allowing attackers to gain administrative access with minimal permissions.
#data-breach
Privacy professionals
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

A fintech app asked users for their passports - then left 360,000 files unprotected for five years - Silicon Canals

A money transfer app exposed over 360,000 sensitive files on a public server for nearly five years, including unencrypted personal documents.
Information security
fromTheregister
2 days ago

The company's biggest security hole lived in the breakroom

An internet-connected coffee machine caused a major data breach by exploiting security vulnerabilities in a corporate network.
Information security
fromSecuritymagazine
1 day ago

AI Startup Mercor, Which Works With Open AI and Anthropic, Confirms Data Breach

Mercor, an AI startup, experienced a data breach involving 4 terabytes of stolen data linked to a supply chain attack by hacking groups.
Privacy professionals
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

A fintech app asked users for their passports - then left 360,000 files unprotected for five years - Silicon Canals

A money transfer app exposed over 360,000 sensitive files on a public server for nearly five years, including unencrypted personal documents.
Information security
fromTheregister
2 days ago

The company's biggest security hole lived in the breakroom

An internet-connected coffee machine caused a major data breach by exploiting security vulnerabilities in a corporate network.
Information security
fromSecuritymagazine
1 day ago

AI Startup Mercor, Which Works With Open AI and Anthropic, Confirms Data Breach

Mercor, an AI startup, experienced a data breach involving 4 terabytes of stolen data linked to a supply chain attack by hacking groups.
#fire-safety
#ai
Privacy technologies
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 day ago

Identity and AI: Questions of data security, trust and control | Computer Weekly

AI-driven identity solutions improve access control but raise compliance, privacy, and ethical concerns that organizations must address.
fromHarvard Business Review
5 days ago
Artificial intelligence

AI Agents Act a Lot Like Malware. Here's How to Contain the Risks.

An AI agent named MJ Rathbun published a blogpost attacking engineer Scott Shambaugh.
Privacy technologies
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 day ago

Identity and AI: Questions of data security, trust and control | Computer Weekly

AI-driven identity solutions improve access control but raise compliance, privacy, and ethical concerns that organizations must address.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Overwhelmed' Prevent at risk of missing threats as referrals rise, UK counter-terror chief says

Prevent scheme faces overwhelming referrals, risking identification of genuine threats due to increased volume and lack of triage system.
SF politics
fromNextgov.com
4 days ago

New contract for background investigations raises concerns about scale and risk

DCSA is modernizing its Case Processing Operations Center to enhance background investigations and incorporate Continuous Vetting for national security.
#data-integrity
fromComputerworld
4 days ago
Data science

IT lesson from the Iran war: AI makes your data problems so much worse

AI can exacerbate existing data issues in enterprises, as demonstrated by the US military's bombing due to outdated intelligence.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
4 days ago

The Next Cybersecurity Crisis Isn't Breaches-It's Data You Can't Trust

Data integrity now encompasses data trust, emphasizing the importance of reliable data in AI-driven decision-making.
Data science
fromComputerworld
4 days ago

IT lesson from the Iran war: AI makes your data problems so much worse

AI can exacerbate existing data issues in enterprises, as demonstrated by the US military's bombing due to outdated intelligence.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
4 days ago

The Next Cybersecurity Crisis Isn't Breaches-It's Data You Can't Trust

Data integrity now encompasses data trust, emphasizing the importance of reliable data in AI-driven decision-making.
Remote teams
fromTheregister
5 days ago

Security contractor blew the whistle on shabby support crew

Brad, a security contractor, faced challenges with antivirus alerts while working in a labor hire company's office without proper IT support.
Austin
fromFast Company
6 days ago

This new tech could help prevent future runway crashes

New runway collision warning technology could significantly enhance aviation safety by providing pilots with immediate alerts.
Women in technology
fromInfoQ
1 week ago

Security and Architecture: To Betray One Is To Destroy Both

Architecture and security have evolved from separate entities to a deeply connected partnership focused on resilience and protection against threats.
DevOps
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 days ago

How 'Wikipedia of cyber' helps SAP make sense of threat data | Computer Weekly

SAP faces significant challenges in securing enterprise data amidst a complex threat landscape and evolving compliance requirements.
fromFuturism
1 day ago

Delivery Robot Companies in Trouble as Bot Become Targets for Vandalism

Out of the company's first 80,000 deliveries the bots finished on campus, about 1,600 involved incidents of vandalism. At a cost of $2,500 per Kiwibot, the damage adds up quick.
London startup
Podcast
fromSecuritymagazine
1 week ago

What Does It Take to Be an Outstanding CSO or CISO?

Outstanding security leaders often come from non-traditional backgrounds, with 40% of recent CSO-CISO Hall of Fame honorees starting in the private sector.
Privacy professionals
fromAdvocate.com
1 day ago

How the Kash Patel hack turned a college-linked username into a security warning

FBI Director Kash Patel's personal email was hacked, exposing over 300 emails and photos, raising concerns about digital security and identity management.
#ai-security
Artificial intelligence
fromInfoQ
1 week ago

Teleport Report Finds Over-Privileged AI Systems Linked to Fourfold Rise in Security Incidents

Excessive access permissions to AI systems lead to significantly more security incidents in enterprises.
fromInfoWorld
1 day ago
Information security

Claude Code leak puts enterprise trust at risk as security, governance concerns mount

Artificial intelligence
fromInfoQ
1 week ago

Teleport Report Finds Over-Privileged AI Systems Linked to Fourfold Rise in Security Incidents

Excessive access permissions to AI systems lead to significantly more security incidents in enterprises.
Information security
fromInfoWorld
1 day ago

Claude Code leak puts enterprise trust at risk as security, governance concerns mount

Leaks threaten Anthropic's market position and raise security concerns about its AI coding tools.
#cyberattack
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

Hasbro says it was hacked, and may take 'several weeks' to recover | TechCrunch

Hasbro confirmed a cyberattack, prompting system shutdowns and ongoing investigations, with potential operational disruptions lasting several weeks.
Information security
fromTechRepublic
1 day ago

Hasbro Cyberattack Knocks Systems Offline, Recovery Could Take Weeks

Hasbro experienced a cyberattack that forced parts of its systems offline, potentially leading to weeks of operational impact.
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

Hasbro says it was hacked, and may take 'several weeks' to recover | TechCrunch

Hasbro confirmed a cyberattack, prompting system shutdowns and ongoing investigations, with potential operational disruptions lasting several weeks.
Information security
fromTechRepublic
1 day ago

Hasbro Cyberattack Knocks Systems Offline, Recovery Could Take Weeks

Hasbro experienced a cyberattack that forced parts of its systems offline, potentially leading to weeks of operational impact.
DevOps
fromInfoQ
1 week ago

Panel: Security Against Modern Threats

Modern threats to software supply chains require resilience by design, integrating security into engineering workflows and empowering developers with the right tools.
Business
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
3 weeks ago

Why UK businesses are taking physical security more seriously - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

UK businesses are shifting physical security from a background facilities concern to a central risk management priority as operational complexity and vulnerabilities increase.
Information security
fromTNW | Insights
1 hour ago

KeeperDB brings zero-trust database access to privileged access management

Database credentials are a major attack vector, and KeeperDB integrates access controls into its PAM platform to enhance security.
Information security
fromInfoWorld
21 hours ago

CERT-EU blames Trivy supply chain attack for Europa.eu data breach

TeamPCP exploited Trivy to access sensitive cloud credentials and data, creating significant vulnerabilities for organizations.
fromComputerworld
20 hours ago

A core infrastructure engineer pleads guilty to federal charges in insider attack

Rhyne's attack involved unauthorized remote desktop sessions, deletion of network administrator accounts, and changing of passwords, showcasing significant security vulnerabilities.
Information security
Information security
fromSecuritymagazine
3 days ago

The Rising Tide of Executive Protection: Corporations Ramp Up Security in an Era of Heightened Threats

Companies are increasingly investing in executive protection due to rising threats, making it a strategic necessity for business continuity and resilience.
Information security
fromTechzine Global
1 day ago

Axios supply chain attack victim posts postmortem to prevent a repeat

Axios was compromised for three hours, distributing Remote Access Trojans due to a sophisticated social engineering attack by North Korean group UNC1069.
Information security
fromInfoQ
1 day ago

Open Source Security Tool Trivy Hit by Supply Chain Attack, Prompting Urgent Industry Response

A malicious release of the Trivy vulnerability scanner exposed critical weaknesses in software supply chain security, allowing for potential credential theft.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
1 day ago

Critical ShareFile Flaws Lead to Unauthenticated RCE

Two critical vulnerabilities in ShareFile could allow unauthenticated remote code execution through improper access to configuration pages.
#cisco
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
1 day ago

Cisco Patches 9.8 CVSS IMC and SSM Flaws Allowing Remote System Compromise

Cisco has released critical updates to address vulnerabilities in its Integrated Management Controller and Smart Software Manager On-Prem.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
2 days ago

Cisco Patches Critical and High-Severity Vulnerabilities

Cisco has released fixes for two critical and six high-severity vulnerabilities affecting various enterprise networking products.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
1 day ago

Cisco Patches 9.8 CVSS IMC and SSM Flaws Allowing Remote System Compromise

Cisco has released critical updates to address vulnerabilities in its Integrated Management Controller and Smart Software Manager On-Prem.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
2 days ago

Cisco Patches Critical and High-Severity Vulnerabilities

Cisco has released fixes for two critical and six high-severity vulnerabilities affecting various enterprise networking products.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
1 day ago

React2Shell Exploited in Large-Scale Credential Harvesting Campaign

Threat actor exploits Next.js vulnerabilities to exfiltrate credentials and compromise systems at scale, affecting over 766 systems and collecting more than 10,000 files.
#claude-code
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
1 day ago

Critical Vulnerability in Claude Code Emerges Days After Source Leak

Anthropic's Claude Code source code was leaked, revealing operational details but not compromising sensitive data like model weights or customer information.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
1 day ago

Critical Vulnerability in Claude Code Emerges Days After Source Leak

Anthropic's Claude Code source code was leaked, revealing operational details but not compromising sensitive data like model weights or customer information.
fromSecuritymagazine
2 months ago

The New Battleground of Cybersecurity

I've always had what I would consider a hacker mindset, a curiosity to take things apart, understand them, and use that knowledge to solve problems. That mindset took me on a circuitous route into the cybersecurity industry; after being kicked out of high school for hacking computer systems, I worked a range of jobs, managing office supply companies by day and cracking Wi-Fi networks by night until I started a Digital Forensics degree which led me to the world of security research.
Science
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
1 day ago

Hackers Exploit CVE-2025-55182 to Breach 766 Next.js Hosts, Steal Credentials

A large-scale credential harvesting operation exploits the React2Shell vulnerability to steal sensitive data from compromised hosts across multiple regions.
#supply-chain-attack
Information security
fromInfoQ
4 days ago

PyPI Supply Chain Attack Compromises LiteLLM, Enabling the Exfiltration of Sensitive Information

A supply chain attack on LiteLLM led to over 40,000 downloads of a compromised package that harvested sensitive information.
Information security
fromInfoQ
4 days ago

PyPI Supply Chain Attack Compromises LiteLLM, Enabling the Exfiltration of Sensitive Information

A supply chain attack on LiteLLM led to over 40,000 downloads of a compromised package that harvested sensitive information.
Information security
fromFortune
1 day ago

Mercor, a $10 billion AI startup, confirms it was caught up in a major security incident | Fortune

Mercor confirmed a security breach linked to a supply chain attack that may have exposed sensitive data of its customers.
#malware
Information security
fromComputerWeekly.com
4 days ago

Banning routers won't fix what's already broken | Computer Weekly

The FCC's ban on foreign-made routers addresses future procurement, not current security risks, as routers are already vulnerable and widely deployed.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
4 days ago

Exploitation of Critical Fortinet FortiClient EMS Flaw Begins

Threat actors exploit a critical SQL injection vulnerability in Fortinet FortiClient EMS, allowing remote code execution without authentication.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
4 days ago

Stolen Logins Are Fueling Everything From Ransomware to Nation-State Cyberattacks

Stolen credentials significantly enhance ransomware attacks, enabling illegitimate access and operational disruption within networks.
#citrix
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
5 days ago

Exploitation of Fresh Citrix NetScaler Vulnerability Begins

Exploitation of a critical Citrix NetScaler vulnerability began shortly after its public disclosure, with active attempts detected within days.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
1 week ago

Critical Citrix NetScaler Vulnerability Poised for Exploitation, Security Firms Warn

Citrix released critical patches for vulnerabilities in NetScaler ADC and Gateway, addressing memory leaks and session mixup issues.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
5 days ago

Exploitation of Fresh Citrix NetScaler Vulnerability Begins

Exploitation of a critical Citrix NetScaler vulnerability began shortly after its public disclosure, with active attempts detected within days.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
1 week ago

Critical Citrix NetScaler Vulnerability Poised for Exploitation, Security Firms Warn

Citrix released critical patches for vulnerabilities in NetScaler ADC and Gateway, addressing memory leaks and session mixup issues.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
1 week ago

CISA Flags Critical PTC Vulnerability That Had German Police Mobilized

CISA warns of a critical vulnerability in PTC's Windchill software, with potential for exploitation despite no current evidence of attacks.
#ai-cybersecurity
Information security
fromZDNET
1 week ago

1 in 2 security leaders say they're not ready for AI attacks - 4 actions to take now

AI-powered cybercrime is a significant and growing threat to businesses, with many feeling unprotected.
fromZDNET
4 weeks ago
Information security

The biggest AI threats come from within - 12 ways to defend your organization

Information security
fromZDNET
1 week ago

1 in 2 security leaders say they're not ready for AI attacks - 4 actions to take now

AI-powered cybercrime is a significant and growing threat to businesses, with many feeling unprotected.
fromZDNET
4 weeks ago
Information security

The biggest AI threats come from within - 12 ways to defend your organization

Information security
fromTechzine Global
1 week ago

Oracle releases emergency patch for serious vulnerability

A critical vulnerability in Oracle Identity Manager and Oracle Web Services Manager allows remote code execution without authentication, posing severe risks.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
3 weeks ago

How to 10x Your Vulnerability Management Program in the Agentic Era

Agentic AI cyberattacks are actively occurring, forcing vulnerability management to evolve from static scanning to continuous, contextual, autonomous remediation systems.
Information security
fromSecuritymagazine
1 month ago

The Great Security Culture Shift: Building a Proactive Defense in an Era of Advanced Threats and Social Engineering

Hackers exploit DLL side-loading on trusted platforms like LinkedIn to deliver malware through seemingly legitimate file attachments, bypassing traditional security defenses and compromising entire corporate networks.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
1 month ago

Top 5 Ways Broken Triage Increases Business Risk Instead of Reducing It

Triage failures occur when decisions are made without execution evidence, causing false positives, missed threats, and higher costs; interactive sandboxes enable evidence-backed verdicts within seconds.
Information security
fromSecuritymagazine
1 month ago

Human-related security risks rose 90% in 2025

Human-related cybersecurity incidents surged 90% in 2025, driven by email-based attacks, employee mistakes, insider threats, and increasing AI and deepfake exploitation.
Information security
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

Security Convergence and The Human Error

Human error causes the majority of data breaches, driven by skill- and decision-based mistakes, employee negligence, and basic security vulnerabilities like weak passwords.
Information security
fromTechzine Global
2 months ago

From vulnerability whack-a-mole to strategic risk operations

Shift security from counting vulnerabilities to strategic risk operations that prioritize exposure, value at risk, and measurable business outcomes.
Information security
fromSecuritymagazine
1 month ago

Understanding Breaches Before and After They Happen: What Every Organization Should Know

Most security breaches result from neglected fundamentals—human error, unpatched systems, weak authentication, and poor network segmentation—rather than advanced, novel exploits.
Information security
fromTheregister
2 months ago

Vulnerability exploits now dominate intrusions

Exploit of disclosed vulnerabilities now causes most intrusions, with attackers weaponizing new flaws within hours while many organizations patch slowly.
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