The Last Watchdog

JUNE 23, 2022

Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is taking steps to crack down on insufficient cyber risk reporting. Related : Making third-party risk audits actionable. The new rules urge companies to build more robust cyber risk management programs. Disclosing policies and procedures for risk management.

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Joseph Steinberg

APRIL 23, 2025

healthcare organizations are under relentless cyber pressure and the risks to patient safety have never been higher. The post Cyber Risk in U.S. Healthcare Cybersecurity And How to Fix It. From ransomware and cloud misconfigurations to vulnerable medical devices, U.S. Youll walk away with: – Lessons from real-world U.S.

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SecureList

OCTOBER 29, 2024

The primary objective of these services is risk reduction. Policy violations by employees Most organizations focus on external threats; however, policy violations pose a major risk , with 51% of SMB incidents and 43% of enterprise incidents involving IT security policy violations caused by employees.

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Adam Shostack

JUNE 2, 2025

A decade-long project thats at risk is made more at risk by the investigation.) That led the keyboard to trigger a key send event via Bluetooth. The interplay of risk management by the spy and the handler is exceptionally well-written. Short form: An executives priority take precedence.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 13, 2025

As geopolitical instability, supply chain disruption, and cyber threats continue to escalate, third-party risk management (TPRM) is evolving from a compliance function to a strategic business imperative. According to the EY survey , 87% of organizations have experienced a third-party risk incident in the past three years.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

One critical issue faced by organizations that rely on Exchange Server is the risk of a corrupt Exchange Server database cropping up. Navigating new risks Today, heavy reliance on cloud-centric IT infrastructure and cloud-hosted applications has become the norm. Here are a few ‘dos:’ •Rigorous vulnerability management.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Thales Introduces Data Risk Intelligence, Bringing Organizations Risk Profile Front and Center madhav Tue, 12/03/2024 - 09:32 When Thales finalized the acquisition of Imperva in January 2024, our aim was clear: to empower organizations to protect data and secure all paths to it. Want to dive deeper?

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Penetration Testing

APRIL 6, 2025

A security researcher has recently disclosed technical details and proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit code for a vulnerability in the Linux kernel’s Performance Events system component. indicating a high severity risk. This flaw, identified as CVE-2023-6931, carries a CVSS score of 7.8,

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 3, 2024

The extensions are capable of hooking into login events to redirect users to a page disguised as a password manager login. Ramachandran Vivek Ramachandran , Founder & CEO of SquareX , warned about the mounting risks: “Browser extensions are a blind spot for EDR/XDR and SWGs have no way to infer their presence. Singapore, Oct.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 23, 2024

“The SEC’s order against Unisys finds that the company described its risks from cybersecurity events as hypothetical despite knowing that it had experienced two SolarWinds-related intrusions involving exfiltration of gigabytes of data. ” reads the press release published by SEC.

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 17, 2023

Here are a few of the top security weaknesses that threaten organizations today: Poor risk management. A lack of a risk management program or support from senior management is a glaring weakness in your cybersecurity strategy. Logging events is the first step in understanding which services or systems are used within an organization.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 23, 2024

As small businesses increasingly depend on digital technologies to operate and grow, the risks associated with cyber threats also escalate. INE Security recommends establishing a routine for updating and patching software, which can significantly reduce the risk of a breach. Cary, NC, Oct.

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Schneier on Security

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

This is a current list of where and when I am scheduled to speak: I’m keynoting CIISec Live —an all-online event—September 15-16, 2021. I’m speaking at the fourth annual Managing Cyber Risk from the C-Suite conference—a virtual event conducted through Webex—on October 5, 2021. Details to come.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Shashanka Dr. Madhu Shashanka , Chief Data Scientist, Concentric AI Generative AI in 2025 will bring transformative opportunities but heightened cybersecurity risks, including data exposure, AI misuse, and novel threats like prompt injection attacks. Organizations face rising risks of AI-driven social engineering and personal device breaches.

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Security Boulevard

JULY 12, 2024

We're primed to face another Y2K-like event: Q-Day, the point at which quantum computers become capable of breaking traditional encryption, totally upending security as we know it. The post Q-Day Prepping: What Businesses Can Do Now to Address Quantum Security Risks appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 28, 2025

In the aftermath, several alternative forums emerged, some demanded entry fees, fueling confusion and raising the risk of scams or government-run honeypots. —–BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE—– Hash: SHA512 Hello everyone, We would like to provide an update on recent events over the past two weeks. breachforums[.]st.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 13, 2025

Changing your namewhether due to marriage, divorce, or personal choiceis a significant life event. The post How to safely change your name without putting your identity at risk appeared first on Security Boulevard. At Avast, we prioritize your digital security.

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Joseph Steinberg

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Join Bonnie Stith, former Director of the CIA’s Center for Cyber Intelligence , and and Joseph Steinberg, renowned cybersecurity expert witness and columnist , for a special, free educational webinar, Best Practices for Asset Risk Management in Hospitals. The discussion will cover: * How IT asset risks have evolved.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

From identity theft to greater oversight on risk management, internal IT teams will be taking the brunt of these incoming regulations. Other tactics firms can employ include the adoption of new tools such as security incident and event monitoring (SIEM), real-time vulnerability scanning, endpoint detection and response (EDR) and many others.

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 18, 2025

Miami, June 18, 2025, CyberNewswire — Halo Security today announced that its attack surface management solution has been named a 2025 MSP Today Product of the Year Award winner by TMC, a leading global media company recognized for building communities in technology and business through live events and digital marketing platforms.

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Joseph Steinberg

JULY 23, 2024

During this webinar, you will learn how this global outage happened, what other security risks may be on the horizon, what lessons we can all learn from recent events, and what individuals, businesses, and governments can do to avoid similar disasters in the future.

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Troy Hunt

MARCH 15, 2020

That sucks for you because you end up both missing out on events and sooner or later, suffering from cabin fever (I've always found that difficult across many years of remote work). It also sucks for companies like NDC Conferences whose entire livelihood is running the very events that people are now avoiding at all costs. Crisitunity!

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BH Consulting

APRIL 16, 2025

I had the incredible opportunity to attend the event, and heres a reflection on the powerful sessions I attended. Paul Hare of Deloitte kicked off the event with a warm welcome, setting the tone for a day packed with innovation, responsibility, and forward thinking. Dr. Ng emphasised the balancing act between innovation and risk.

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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 3, 2023

Even events like the World Cup are being used by cyber criminals to target unsuspecting victims through things like fake streaming sites designed to steal private information. With more and more people working remotely, unsecured home or public WiFi networks represent a security risk not only to individuals but to their companies as well.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 1, 2024

Deepfakes are media content—such as videos, images, or audio—created using GAI to realistically manipulate faces, voices, or even entire events. Attackers can use them to fabricate events, impersonate influential figures, or create scenarios that manipulate public opinion. Generative Artificial Intelligence is a double-edged sword.

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Joseph Steinberg

JULY 8, 2021

Ironically, while many larger enterprises purchase insurance to protect themselves against catastrophic levels of hacker-inflicted damages, smaller businesses – whose cyber-risks are far greater than those of their larger counterparts – rarely have adequate (or even any) coverage.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 13, 2025

AI Risk Management Becomes Business-Critical AI security solutions dominated RSAC this year, signaling that as organizations adopt advanced response technologies, comprehensive training must keep pace. This gap highlights a growing disconnect between perceived and actual risk in cloud deployments.

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Schneier on Security

AUGUST 21, 2023

Interested would-be competitors can now submit their proposals to the Small Business Innovation Research program for evaluation and, eventually, selected teams will participate in a 2024 “qualifying event.” In other words: the government wants software that is capable of identifying and mitigating risks by itself.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Proactive monitoring of Windows event logs, specifically from the “Microsoft-Windows-BitLocker-API/Management” source, can help organizations detect early stages of BitLocker attacks, such as when attackers test encryption capabilities. ” concludes the report.

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SecureList

JANUARY 31, 2025

This story examines how cybercriminals exploit group policies as an attack vector, what risks attacks like these pose, and what measures can be taken to protect against potential threats. Such changes can be tracked using event 5136 , which is generated whenever an AD object is modified.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 14, 2025

Originating from the conferences events located at the Tuscany Suites & Casino ; and via the organizations YouTube channel. Permalink The post BSidesLV24 – Breaking Ground – My Terrible Roommates: Discovering The FlowFixation Vulnerability & The Risks Of Sharing A Cloud Domain appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Trend Micro

JUNE 10, 2025

Move faster than your adversaries with powerful purpose-built XDR, cyber risk exposure management, and zero trust capabilities Learn more Extend Your Team Extend Your Team.

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Adam Levin

JUNE 4, 2021

Practice the 3Ms: Minimize your risk of exposure: Don’t take unnecessary risks and invest in cyber defenses and education. Manage the damage: Plan ahead in the event of a successful cyberattack and have a cyber liability insurance plan to help offset the costs. . We are in the midst of an ongoing ransomware epidemic.

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Duo's Security Blog

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Most recently, in December of 2024, we attended the Gartner IAM conference interoperability event, where we demonstrated the power of Shared Signals in detecting and preventing session theft, a top security concern for our customers. With Cisco Secure Access, Shared Signals can help Duo communicate risk to cut off access to the network.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 16, 2022

This complexity can be compounded by the effects of world events like COVID-19 or a war, resulting in manufacturing slowdowns and lockdowns. Such events have led to parts shortages that force the use of older and less-secure replacement parts to meet schedules, which emphasizes the need for innovation and for additional suppliers.

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Security Affairs

JULY 25, 2024

According to the latest risk assessment published by Resecurity, terrorist groups are increasingly using cyberspace and digital communication channels to plan and execute attacks, as well as to conduct recruitment and establish anonymous communication channels (using apps like Session and their alternatives).

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Jane Frankland

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Attending their annual global event series, SHIFT , in London recently, he redefined the future of business resilience in his keynote address and positioned the concept of continuous business—a ground-breaking state of perpetual availability and robustness which revolves around four pivotal elements: 1.

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