Tag: RISK ASSESSMENT

⚡ Weekly Recap: VPN Exploits, Oracle’s Silent Breach, ClickFix Surge and More
Summary: The cybersecurity landscape is plagued by persistent threats stemming from unpatched systems, oversights, and social engineering tactics that facilitate breaches. This report highlights significant vulnerabilities and recent breaches linked to well-known organizations and emerging threat actors. The trends illustrate a critical need for companies to prioritize security measures against increasingly sophisticated attacks.…
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GitHub expands security tools after 39 million secrets leaked in 2024
Summary: GitHub revealed significant updates to its Advanced Security platform after discovering over 39 million leaked secrets in repositories throughout 2024. It aims to enhance user security with new features like standalone secret scanning tools and improved push protection measures. The updates come in response to the prevalent issue of secret leaks, which are often caused by developer convenience and accidental exposure.…
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Helping Your Clients Achieve NIST Compliance: A Step by Step Guide for Service Providers
Summary: This guide outlines the importance of NIST compliance for service providers, highlighting how it enhances security, supports regulatory alignment, and differentiates market positioning. It addresses common challenges in achieving compliance and presents a structured step-by-step approach, emphasizing the role of automation in streamlining the process.…
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New York’s cyber chief on keeping cities and states safe from cyberattacks
Summary: Colin Ahern, New York state’s first chief cyber officer, reflects on his journey from military intelligence to leading cybersecurity efforts. During his tenure, he has focused on protecting government systems from escalating cyber threats, particularly ransomware. Ahern discusses the collaboration needed between state and local governments, as well as the essential role of education in promoting cybersecurity awareness.…
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Summary: The Tenable Exposure Management Academy introduces a new series focusing on the shift from traditional vulnerability management to risk-based exposure management. This approach aims to provide comprehensive visibility and actionable insights into an organization’s exposure risks, enabling better prioritization of security efforts. The evolving landscape of cybersecurity highlights the need for cohesive strategies that address the complexities of modern threats and vulnerabilities.…
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Mind Games: How Social Engineering Tactics Have Evolved
Social engineering exploits human behavior in cybersecurity, evolving from classic scams like the “Nigerian Prince” to sophisticated AI-driven techniques. This article discusses various social engineering tactics, their evolution, notable attacks, and preventive measures organizations can implement to mitigate risks. Affected: organizations, financial institutions, cybersecurity sector

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Social engineering blends cybersecurity and psychology to exploit human behavior.…
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Large Ransomware Models: Hijacking LRMs With Chain-of-Thought Reasoning
This article explores the methods of exploiting large reasoning models (LRMs) to produce malicious code, specifically focusing on ransomware development. Utilizing the research from Duke’s Center for Computational Evolutionary Intelligence, the author reflects on the challenges of bypassing the ethical safeguards of LRMs while aiming to further understand and counteract ransomware threats.…
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Cybersecurity News Review, — Week 10 (2025)
The latest cybersecurity newsletter highlights vulnerabilities and attacks involving multiple platforms including VMware, Microsoft, Google, and more. Key updates include the patching of critical zero-day vulnerabilities, ransomware attacks, and the rise of sophisticated malware targeting various industries. The report emphasizes the importance of cybersecurity measures to protect sensitive data and infrastructure.…
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CISA Warns of Critical Edimax IP Camera Flaw (CVE-2025-1316) with Public Exploits and No Vendor Fix
Summary: The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has alerted users about a critical vulnerability (CVE-2025-1316) in Edimax IC-7100 IP cameras, with a CVSS score of 9.8. This flaw enables remote code execution due to the camera’s inability to properly handle incoming requests. CISA emphasizes the urgent need for users to secure their devices as public exploits are already available and Edimax has not coordinated a fix.…
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Exclusive: Hegseth orders Cyber Command to stand down on Russia planning
Summary: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered U.S. Cyber Command to halt all planning and offensive actions against Russia, indicating a shift in U.S. policy to normalize relations with Moscow amidst ongoing global tensions. This directive does not affect the National Security Agency’s work targeting Russia, and its full implications for personnel and operations are still being evaluated.…
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Victim: ba**********.org Country : Actor: cloak Source: Discovered: 2025-02-25 15:21:11.504071 Published: 2025-02-25 15:21:10.538952 Description : Sure! Here are the key points formatted as you requested: Understand the importance of clear communication in any relationship. Be open to feedback and constructive criticism. Practice active listening to understand others better.…
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F5 Products Multiple Vulnerabilities – RedPacket Security
Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in F5 products leading to severe security risks, including remote code execution and denial of service conditions. Currently, no patches are available for several critical CVEs, resulting in a high-risk assessment for affected systems. Affected: F5 BIG-IP, BIG-IQ Centralized Management, APM Clients, F5OS

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Multiple vulnerabilities identified in F5 products.…
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Silent Killers: Unmasking a Large-Scale Legacy Driver Exploitation Campaign
A large-scale cyber campaign has exploited a known vulnerability in the legacy Truesight.sys driver (version 2.0.2), affecting thousands of systems primarily in China and other parts of Asia. The attackers deployed thousands of malicious samples designed to disable endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions, using techniques to evade detection through manipulation of the driver and leveraging infrastructure in public clouds.…
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What Is the Board’s Role in Cyber-Risk Management in OT Environments?
Summary: Boards of directors are increasingly challenged with managing cyber-risks within operational technology (OT) environments, particularly in high-risk sectors. The article discusses the crucial need for specialized leadership and strategic approaches to improve OT cybersecurity governance and resilience. It emphasizes the importance of collaboration between IT and OT, as well as the development of comprehensive cybersecurity programs tailored to the unique threats faced by OT systems.…
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Summary: Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs) can capitalize on the rising need for cybersecurity by offering virtual Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO) services. However, they face challenges in structuring, pricing, and selling these services effectively, which is addressed in the Ultimate Guide to Structuring and Selling vCISO Services.…
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