Schneier on Security

APRIL 27, 2023

Stanford and Georgetown have a new report on the security risks of AI—particularly adversarial machine learning—based on a workshop they held on the topic. This means that a compromise will likely remain mostly unnoticed until long after attackers have successfully exploited vulnerabilities.

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Centraleyes

JANUARY 4, 2024

To add to the complexity, hackers relentlessly hunt for vulnerabilities on the attack surface to gain entry for malicious purposes. Regular vulnerability assessments are a cybersecurity best practice and an essential proactive measure to safeguard your organization’s digital assets. What is a Vulnerability Assessment?

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 3, 2023

Modern cyber attacks are ingenious — and traditional vulnerability management, or VM, simply is no longer very effective. But VM vendors tend to focus more on software vulnerabilities and leave out everything else. Modern cyberattacks exploit misconfigurations and other security risks, and research reflects the same.

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CSO Magazine

APRIL 20, 2023

New guidance, Cybersecurity Best Practices for Smart Cities , wants to raise awareness among communities and organizations implementing smart city technologies that these beneficial technologies can also have potential vulnerabilities. What makes smart cities attractive to attackers is the data being collected and processed.

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Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Maintaining updated systems and applications is a challenge for any IT team—especially considering the sheer volume of vulnerabilities organizations must find and prioritize on a rolling basis. To enable a Vulnerability Assessment policy in Nebula, check out this simple step-by-step guide. Just kidding. Thankfully.

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Centraleyes

APRIL 23, 2024

It’s well known that while new technologies open up novel pathways, they also come with risks. While adopting new technologies often promises efficiency gains and returns on investment, businesses must maintain vigilance in navigating potential challenges and disruptions that may arise.

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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 9, 2023

Related: GDPR sets new course for data privacy. In fact, many SMBs have to choose between investing in new technology and making payroll. That means there will likely be gaps in their data protection measures that could leave them vulnerable to cyberattacks. DPIA starting point. Paths to compliance.

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Centraleyes

MARCH 25, 2024

As we outsource more and extend the reach of our digital fingerprints, VRM helps businesses identify, assess, and mitigate the risks of expanded work resources. Its comprehensive suite of features and user-friendly interface empowers organizations to effectively identify, assess, and mitigate vendor risks while ensuring regulatory compliance.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 20, 2023

Vulnerability assessment is the process of finding and analyzing gaps or weaknesses in a network, application, or organization’s IT and security systems. Vulnerability assessment is part of the larger vulnerability management process , and the goal is to prioritize vulnerabilities so they can be patched or mitigated.

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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 2, 2024

The threat landscape is constantly evolving, with cybercriminals coming up with new techniques and exploiting vulnerabilities. Many organizations rely solely on traditional penetration testing or security assessments performed at the end of the software development cycle. Rapidly evolving threat landscape.

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Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

New tool detects AI-generated text with amazing accuracy Introducing Security Advisor Site Scores for OneView: Easy assessment of client security for MSPs Introducing Advanced Device Control: Shielding businesses from USB threats Malvertiser copies PC news site to deliver infostealer Update now!

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The Last Watchdog

JULY 13, 2023

Since combining HackEDU and Security Journey training offerings into one Platform, the company has added or refreshed almost 200 lessons and 25 languages, frameworks, and technologies; giving customers even more new training content to improve secure coding knowledge gain of up to 85%.

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Centraleyes

MARCH 12, 2024

In cybersecurity, audit management involves assessing the effectiveness of security measures, identifying vulnerabilities, and ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations. Risk Identification and Mitigation Audits uncover potential risks and vulnerabilities, allowing businesses to address and mitigate them proactively.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 9, 2023

Traditional vulnerability management is in need of a desperate change due to the lack of effectiveness in combating modern cyberattacks. Putting the monetary effect aside, a successful cyberattack from ineffective vulnerability management can fatally hit an organization’s reputation.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 4, 2024

Charities and nonprofits are particularly vulnerable to cybersecurity threats, primarily because they maintain personal and financial data, which are highly valuable to criminals. Assess risks. A recent study found only 27% of charities undertook risk assessments in 2023 and only 11% said they reviewed risks posed by suppliers.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 6, 2023

In a groundbreaking move, New York Governor Kathy Hochul has unveiled a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy that aims to safeguard the state's critical infrastructure, specifically its healthcare sector.

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Cyber Attacks Healthcare Computers and Electronics Financial Services 78

SecureWorld News

MARCH 20, 2024

As these incidents grow in sophistication, they exploit vulnerabilities in security systems, often outpacing the ability of organizations to respond effectively. Insurers are also refining their underwriting processes by employing advanced analytics to assess the risk profile of potential clients more accurately than before.

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SecureList

MARCH 12, 2024

To help companies with navigating the world of web application vulnerabilities and securing their own web applications, the Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP) online community created the OWASP Top Ten. As we followed their rankings, we noticed that the way we ranked major vulnerabilities was different.

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Passwords Authentication Architecture Risk 101

Centraleyes

JANUARY 21, 2024

The transition to remote work during the pandemic has also exposed new vulnerabilities, increasing susceptibility to phishing attacks. To navigate this landscape, consider the following focus areas: Assessment of Scope and Compliance: Determine if your organization falls within the scope of NIS2.

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CSO Magazine

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

Microsoft recently changed how it presents and explains its security vulnerabilities in its products. The intent of that score is to help organizations better assess a vulnerability’s risk and respond appropriately. To read this article in full, please click here (Insider Story)

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Risk 132

Heimadal Security

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Digital services made for consumers are opening up new opportunities and vulnerabilities. Continuous Adaptive Risk and Trust Assessment (CARTA) is an […]. Continuous Adaptive Risk and Trust Assessment (CARTA) is an […]. The post What Is CARTA?

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Risk 77

eSecurity Planet

JUNE 15, 2023

Vulnerability management is the process of identifying, classifying, remediating, and mitigating vulnerabilities. There are many different vulnerability management frameworks, but the vulnerability management lifecycle of most organizations today typically includes five phases.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

of the Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS). This new version comes four years after the release of CVSS v3.1. It marks a significant evolution in the standard for assessing the severity of cybersecurity vulnerabilities. The Forum of Incident Response and Security Teams (FIRST) has officially released version 4.0

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Malwarebytes

JULY 16, 2023

Threatening rogue finance apps removed from the Apple Store MOVEit Transfer fixes three new vulnerabilities Malwarebytes Browser Guard introduces three new features Warning issued over increased activity of TrueBot malware Stay safe!

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Ransomware Mobile Accountability Malware 77

Security Affairs

MARCH 11, 2024

BianLian ransomware group was spotted exploiting vulnerabilities in JetBrains TeamCity software in recent attacks. The attackers created new users on the vulnerable server and executed malicious commands for post-exploitation and lateral movement. ” reads the report published by GuidePoint Security.

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Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 25, 2023

Last week on Malwarebytes Labs: Comcast’s Xfinity breached by Citrix Bleed; 36 million customer’s data accessed How does ThreatDown Vulnerability Assessment and Patch Management work? How Outlook notification sounds can lead to zero-click exploits Update Chrome now!

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Bleeping Computer

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has released a new tool that allows public and private sector organizations to assess their vulnerability to insider threats and devise their own defense plans against such risks. [.].

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

The US CISA has released a new tool that allows to assess the level of exposure of organizations to insider threats and devise their own defense plans against such risks. The post CISA releases Insider Risk Mitigation Self-Assessment Tool appeared first on Security Affairs. ” reads the announcement published by CISA.

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Centraleyes

MARCH 3, 2024

Compliance Risk Assessments For a Dynamic Regulatory Terrain Crafting an effective compliance program is no one-size-fits-all endeavor; it involves tailoring a comprehensive strategy that addresses your company’s unique needs and confronts specific challenges head-on. Compliance Risk Assessment: Who, What, Where, When, and How?

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Thirty white hat hackers have earned more than one million dollars submitting vulnerabilities through the platform, with one hacker surpassing four million dollars in total earnings. Most HackerOne customers (57%) believe that exploited vulnerabilities are the greatest threat to their organizations.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

APRIL 10, 2024

Risk Assessment Reevaluation : PCI DSS 4.0 Conduct fresh risk assessments with the new standard's requirements and potential threats in mind. Step up web application security with regular vulnerability scanning, patching, and input validation to defend against common attacks. stresses targeted, risk-based controls.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 15, 2024

From analyzing attack methods and suggesting defense tactics to doing vulnerability assessments, it provides users with the knowledge to improve their security posture. Aside from ethical hacking, HackerGPT seeks to assist professionals and improve security assessments.

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LRQA Nettitude Labs

MARCH 13, 2024

CVE-2024-25153 , a critical Unsafe File Upload and Directory Traversal vulnerability in Fortra FileCatalyst , allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to gain Remote Code Execution (RCE) on the web server. We are releasing a full proof-of-concept exploit for this vulnerability, which can be found at GitHub below. x, before 5.1.6

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CSO Magazine

JUNE 7, 2022

Critical infrastructure companies strapped for cash to spend on cybersecurity will have a new free resource to tap into starting Tuesday. OT-CERT will also coordinate with supply chain OEMs in releasing information about vulnerabilities discovered by Dragos, as well as specific threats to an OEM's products.

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Tech Republic Security

APRIL 5, 2022

Courses, qualifications, hands-on labs, and monthly seminars cover essential application security topics like finding and fixing vulnerabilities, threat assessment, and DevSecOps, with new courses released regularly. The post Weave Security Through Your SDLC from Idea to Maintenance appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Software 81

CyberSecurity Insiders

AUGUST 13, 2022

Vulnerability threat management is critical because cybercrime is a constant and global risk. Cybercriminals are willing to take advantage of any vulnerability in software to gain access to networks and devices. It is not enough to rely on creators to stay on top of the vulnerabilities in their software and provide the fix.

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Software Risk Cybercrime Small Business 117

Security Affairs

AUGUST 3, 2023

Researchers discovered a bypass for a recently fixed actively exploited vulnerability in Ivanti Endpoint Manager Mobile (EPMM). Rapid7 cybersecurity researchers have discovered a bypass for the recently patched actively exploited vulnerability in Ivanti Endpoint Manager Mobile (EPMM). and below). as part of work on a product bug.

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