Tag: CISO

CISOs Are Gaining C-Suite Swagger, but Has It Come With a Cost?
Summary: Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) are increasingly gaining influence within organizations, with a significant rise in reporting directly to CEOs and participating in board meetings. However, many CISOs still face challenges in securing adequate budgets and support for cybersecurity initiatives. The presence of cybersecurity-savvy board members is crucial for fostering effective collaboration and driving necessary investments in security measures.…
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Cyber Insights 2025: Social Engineering Gets AI Wings
Summary: Cyber Insights 2025 highlights the evolution of social engineering as a significant cybersecurity threat, particularly with the rise of generative AI. Experts predict that AI will enhance social engineering tactics, making them more sophisticated and widespread, thereby increasing the risk of cyberattacks. The article emphasizes the inherent human nature of social engineering and the challenges in mitigating its effects on individuals and organizations.…
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Cyber Insights 2025: APIs – The Threat Continues
Summary: SecurityWeek’s Cyber Insights 2025 highlights expert predictions regarding the increasing vulnerabilities associated with APIs as their usage expands. As organizations adopt more SaaS applications and AI-driven tools, APIs are becoming prime targets for cybercriminals, leading to a significant rise in API-related breaches. Experts emphasize the urgent need for improved API security measures to combat these evolving threats.…
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Industry Reactions to Biden’s Cybersecurity Executive Order: Feedback Friday
Summary: President Joe Biden’s recent executive order aims to enhance U.S. cybersecurity by addressing various critical areas, including software supply chains, encryption, and foreign threats. The order has sparked discussions among cybersecurity professionals regarding its future under the incoming Trump administration. Experts express both optimism and concern about the implications of the order for national security and the cybersecurity landscape.…
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Cyber Insights 2025: Cyber Threat Intelligence
Summary: SecurityWeek’s Cyber Insights 2025 explores expert predictions on the evolution of Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) over the next year, emphasizing its critical role in proactive cybersecurity strategies. The report highlights the need for accurate, actionable intelligence to combat increasingly sophisticated cyber threats.

Threat Actor: Various | threat actors Victim: Organizations globally | organizations globally

Key Point :

CTI is essential for understanding the nature of cyber threats and enabling proactive defense strategies.…
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Chinas UNC5337 Exploits a Critical Ivanti RCE Bug, Again
Summary: A Chinese threat actor, UNC5337, is exploiting critical vulnerabilities in Ivanti remote access devices, particularly targeting the Connect Secure and Policy Secure gateways. Despite Ivanti’s efforts to enhance security, the group has successfully deployed sophisticated malware to compromise affected systems.

Threat Actor: UNC5337 | UNC5337 Victim: Ivanti | Ivanti

Key Point :

UNC5337 has exploited CVE-2025-0282, a critical vulnerability allowing code execution without authentication.…
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The Path Toward Championing Diversity in Cybersecurity Education
Summary: The article emphasizes the urgent need to diversify the cybersecurity workforce by introducing cybersecurity education at an early age, particularly in marginalized communities. It highlights the role of various organizations in promoting STEM equity and creating pathways for underrepresented groups in the field.

Threat Actor: N/A | N/A Victim: Cybersecurity Workforce | cybersecurity workforce

Key Point :

There is a significant shortfall of nearly 265,000 cybersecurity professionals, with a lack of diversity in the current workforce.…
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New PayPal Phishing Scam Bypasses Security Measures
Summary: A new sophisticated PayPal phishing tactic has emerged, which effectively bypasses traditional phishing detection methods, as detailed by Fortinet’s CISO, Carl Windsor. This attack tricks users into linking their accounts to attackers by using seemingly legitimate emails and URLs.

Threat Actor: Unknown | unknown Victim: Individuals using PayPal | PayPal

Key Point :

The phishing email appears legitimate, with a valid sender address and genuine-looking URL.…
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New AI Challenges Will Test CISOs & Their Teams in 2025
Summary: The evolving landscape of AI innovation and sophisticated cyber threats will challenge CISOs in 2025, necessitating a balance between compliance and security. New vulnerabilities in AI models, adaptive identity management, and AI’s role in DevOps security will be key trends to watch.

Threat Actor: Malicious Actors | malicious actors Victim: Organizations | organizations

Key Point :

Vulnerabilities in proprietary LLMs could lead to widespread security incidents.…
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Summary: SafeBreach has released proof-of-concept exploit code for a recently patched denial-of-service vulnerability in Windows LDAP, tracked as CVE-2024-49113. This vulnerability could allow attackers to crash unpatched Windows Server deployments, particularly if connected to the internet, raising concerns alongside a critical remote code execution flaw in the same system.…
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CloudSEK’s XVigil enhances cybersecurity by monitoring digital ecosystems.…
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### #CriticalInfrastructureThreats #OTSecurityAcquisition #PhishingExploits

Summary: Securin’s 2024 report highlights the alarming rise in cyberattacks on critical infrastructure sectors, revealing the tactics employed by sophisticated threat actors. The report emphasizes the urgent need for enhanced security measures across manufacturing, energy, water, and healthcare industries.

Threat Actor: Nation-state actors, Ransomware groups | Sandworm, BlackCat Victim: Critical infrastructure sectors | critical infrastructure sectors

Key Point :

Over 1,700 attacks on critical infrastructure were analyzed, with vulnerability exploits being the leading attack vector (30%).…
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