The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

This category of awards ranks the worlds top 50 software education products based on authentic reviews from more than 100 million G2 users. Warn “We are thrilled to be recognized for a second consecutive year by G2’s Best Software Awards, said Dara Warn, CEO of INE. Cary, NC, Feb.

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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. aspx Backdoor.ASP.WEBS HELL.SM

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 12, 2025

This new agentic AI solution leverages semantic reasoning to analyze application code and logic in real time, delivering deterministic vulnerability detection, contextual risk prioritization, and automated remediation. San Jose, Calif., Aptoris AI-driven approach goes beyond traditional static analysis. Users can learn more at [link].

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Schneier on Security

MAY 12, 2023

as a semi-autonomous software program that solves problems that humans ask it to solve, the question is then: how do we prevent that software from assisting corporations in ways that make people’s lives worse? Yet such software could easily still cause as much harm as McKinsey has. If you think of A.I. researchers.

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Responsible Cyber

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Effective from January 2025, DORA mandates that financial institutions implement robust measures to manage Information and Communication Technology (ICT) risks, with a significant emphasis on Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM). Contracts must clearly outline service expectations, security requirements, and compliance obligations.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Ron Wyden warns of national security risks after Elon Musk s DOGE was given full access to sensitive Treasury systems. Ron Wyden warned of national security risks after Elon Musk s team, Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), was granted full access to a sensitive U.S. Treasury payments system poses significant risks.

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SecureList

APRIL 7, 2025

Such software enjoys the trust of monitoring tools and doesn’t raise suspicions. Presumably, this is to allow the operator to verify that the tool was run without errors, so that the payload file can be moved without risk of detection. Monitoring tools track the installation of such drivers and check applications that perform it.

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SecureList

APRIL 22, 2025

This will enable organizations that may be at risk of infection from the backdoor to take swift action to protect themselves from this threat. ViPNet is a software suite for creating secure networks. Impersonating a ViPNet update Our investigation revealed that the backdoor targets computers connected to ViPNet networks.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 24, 2025

The post Verizon 2025 DBIR: Third-party software risk takes the spotlight appeared first on Security Boulevard. The DBIR is famous for how well it captures the current state of things, analyzing tens of thousands of security incidents to understand the current threat landscape.

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IT Security Guru

JANUARY 30, 2025

So, lets explore how spread betting platforms are rising to this challenge and ensuring that their platforms are cyber risk-free. Cyber Risks Facing Spread Betting Platforms Cyber threats are becoming more dangerous than ever, and spread betting platforms are a major target for most of these cyberattacks. Enable 2FA.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Businesses must adopt tools and automation capable of invoking immediate action, even at the risk of false positives. Raising security baselines across industries is essential, with risk mitigationnot acceptancebecoming the standard. Security teams will need to address the unique risks posed using LLMs in mission critical environments.

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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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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 advises businesses to secure their network by using firewalls, encrypting data, and regularly updating security software. Cary, NC, Oct.

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BH Consulting

DECEMBER 6, 2024

The rise of AI coding assistants marks a significant leap forward in software development. This blog will explore the advantages and risks these AI tools bring, along with actionable steps to integrate them responsibly into business practices. With capabilities that streamline tasks, these tools promise a new level of efficiency.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Part three of a four-part series In 2024, global pressure on companies to implement advanced data protection measures intensified, with new standards in encryption and software transparency raising the bar. Similarly, software bills of materials (SBOMs) underscore the need for better accountability in third-party software.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 28, 2025

Threat actors exploit recently fixed SimpleHelp RMM software vulnerabilities to breach targeted networks, experts warn. “On 22 January 2025, Arctic Wolf began observing a campaign involving unauthorised access to devices running SimpleHelp RMM software as an initial access vector. ” reads the report published by Artic Wolf.

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Avaya Holdings , Check Point Software Technologies , and Mimecast Limited each minimized or obscured the extent of security breaches linked to the SolarWinds Orion hack, impacting investor trust and highlighting the critical importance of clear, truthful communication. SEC investigators gathered evidence that Unisys Corp.,

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Schneier on Security

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

The NSA (together with CISA) has published a long report on supply-chain security: “ Securing the Software Supply Chain: Recommended Practices Guide for Suppliers. But the supplier also holds a critical responsibility in ensuring the security and integrity of our software.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 1, 2025

But as this software garners more attention, we must separate the hype from the Continue reading AI and the Future of Cybersecurity: Opportunities and Risks The post AI and the Future of Cybersecurity: Opportunities and Risks appeared first on Assura, Inc.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Unmanaged software as a service (SaaS) applications and AI tools within organizations are posing a growing security risk as vulnerabilities increase, according to a report from Grip Security. The post Majority of SaaS Applications, AI Tools Unmanaged appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 3, 2024

The rogue extensions can add pop-ups to the active webpage, such as fake software update prompts, tricking users into downloading malware. 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.

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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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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Protecting Retailers Against Cyber Risks on Black Friday and Cyber Monday josh.pearson@t… Tue, 11/26/2024 - 08:01 As Black Friday and Cyber Monday loom, the stakes for retailers extend far beyond enticing deals and record sales. trillion, the risk of a data breach extends beyond immediate financial losses. trillion and $5.28

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MARCH 3, 2025

Key Takeaways from the CSA Understanding Data Security Risk Survey madhav Tue, 03/04/2025 - 04:32 As hybrid and multi-cloud environments become increasingly popular, identifying, prioritizing, and mitigating data security risks becomes increasingly complex. By gaining insight into how organizations handle risk.

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Krebs on Security

JANUARY 31, 2025

The “fud” bit stands for “Fully Un-Detectable,” and it refers to cybercrime resources that will evade detection by security tools like antivirus software or anti-spam appliances. “Ironically, the Manipulaters may create more short-term risk to their own customers than law enforcement,” DomainTools wrote.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 21, 2025

Check out key findings and insights from the Tenable Cloud AI Risk Report 2025. And get the latest on open source software security; cyber scams; and IoT security. 1 - Tenable: Orgs using AI in the cloud face thorny cyber risks Using AI tools in cloud environments?

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Google Security

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Posted by Alex Rebert, Security Foundations, and Chandler Carruth, Jen Engel, Andy Qin, Core Developers Error-prone interactions between software and memory 1 are widely understood to create safety issues in software. It is estimated that about 70% of severe vulnerabilities 2 in memory-unsafe codebases are due to memory safety bugs.

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Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

How to keep your email account safe There are a few things you can do to stay safe from the cookie thieves: Use security software on every device you use. Keep your devices and the software on them up to date, so there aren’t any known vulnerabilities on them. Is convenience worth the risk in this situation?

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Check Point Software Technologies Ltd., The SEC charged the companies with "materially misleading disclosures regarding cybersecurity risks and intrusions." The SEC further noted that Unisys lacked proper internal controls to ensure accurate and timely reporting of such high-risk incidents. Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.

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Schneier on Security

APRIL 12, 2023

Bad actors have figured out ways to use public USB ports to introduce malware and monitoring software onto devices that access these ports. How much of a risk is this, really? Carry your own charger and USB cord and use an electrical outlet instead.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

The group has been observed leaking stolen data, potentially putting individuals and businesses at risk. Security is a financial risk, especially if these vendors have access to your environment or if sensitive information (like PII) is shared." Shortly after the attacks, the SEC launched an investigation into Progress Software.

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Penetration Testing

APRIL 9, 2025

The vulnerability, classified as an XML External Entity (XXE) issue and tracked as CVE-2025-32406, poses a significant risk to systems using affected versions of the software. A high-severity security vulnerability has been identified in NAKIVO Backup & Replication, a popular data protection solution.

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Jane Frankland

APRIL 25, 2025

While this progress is impressive and efficient, it comes with substantial risks. We need cybersecurity leadersCISOs, cyber risk owners, and IT decision makerswho are willing to challenge the norm, think critically, and make ethical decisions to protect our organisations, and world. Thats essentially the position were in today.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

This advisory highlights specific vulnerabilities and offers guidance to mitigate risks for software developers and end-user organizations. These vulnerabilities span a range of technologies, from network security appliances to widely used software applications.

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BH Consulting

APRIL 16, 2025

Dr. Ng emphasised the balancing act between innovation and risk. Cloud calls for cooperation in a changed risk landscape Has computing really changed with the cloud? Although the core architecture hasnt shifted drastically, he said the risk landscape has.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 23, 2024

The charges result from an investigation conducted by the US government into public companies potentially impacted by the supply chain attack on SolarWinds’ Orion software. The federal securities laws prohibit half-truths, and there is no exception for statements in risk-factor disclosures.”

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