Topic: security controls
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Stop Silent Security Failures with Adversarial Validation
Many organizations overestimate their cybersecurity effectiveness, with research showing only one in seven attacks are detected, leaving significant exposure despite seemingly robust measures. Key factors contributing to undetected security failures include configuration drift, integration gaps b...
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Your Employees Are Leaking Secrets to AI—And They Can't Get Them Back
Employees are increasingly inputting sensitive corporate data into public AI platforms, often without the ability to recover or delete it, and many organizations lack technical measures to monitor or restrict this behavior. A significant gap exists between leadership's perceived oversight and act...
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Hackers Now Use RMM Tools for Phishing Attacks
Threat actors are using legitimate remote monitoring and management (RMM) software to gain unauthorized access to devices through deceptive tactics like fake browser updates and fraudulent meeting invitations. These attacks leverage trusted platforms such as ITarian, PDQ, and Atera to establish c...
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Whistleblower: DOGE Leaked Social Security Data on Unsecured Server
A whistleblower alleges that the Social Security Administration's DOGE department uploaded hundreds of millions of sensitive records to an unsecured cloud server, risking exposure of personal data for nearly all Americans. The complaint claims senior officials approved the transfer despite warnin...
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Urgent New OT Security Mandate: Maintain Real-Time System Inventory
International cybersecurity agencies have issued updated guidance requiring operational technology organizations to create and maintain a real-time, definitive inventory of their entire system architecture as a foundation for effective cybersecurity. The framework emphasizes a prioritized approac...
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Empower Your People: Your Best Cybersecurity Defense
The primary cybersecurity vulnerability is the human element, as most incidents stem from psychological manipulation like phishing and social engineering rather than technical flaws. Employee burnout, complex security protocols, and ineffective training increase susceptibility to attacks by encou...
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Absolute Security Rehydrate: Restore Compromised Endpoints Fast
Absolute Security's Rehydrate enables businesses to remotely restore compromised endpoints at scale, often in under 30 minutes, reducing downtime and maintaining operational continuity during cyber incidents. The tool automates recovery with a single click, restoring devices to a fully functional...
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Tenable Achieves PROTECTED IRAP & Hits Record Patch Tuesday
Tenable Cloud Security has achieved PROTECTED level certification under Australia's IRAP, validating its robust security controls for government cloud deployments and enabling informed risk-based decisions. The platform addresses multi-cloud security challenges by integrating security throughout ...
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New National OT Security Guidelines Released
An international coalition of cybersecurity agencies has released new operational technology (OT) security guidelines to protect critical infrastructure worldwide, providing a structured framework for organizations to enhance system resilience. The framework outlines five core principles, includi...
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Discord Data Breach Exposed in Third-Party Hack
Discord experienced a security breach through a third-party customer service provider, exposing sensitive user data in a ransomware attack. Compromised information includes user names, email addresses, partial billing details, support messages, and some government ID images, but passwords and ful...
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Discord Data Breach Exposes User Info and Photo IDs
A security breach at Discord's third-party customer support vendor exposed limited user information including email addresses and partial payment details, though Discord's own systems remained secure. The compromised data includes support ticket information such as names, usernames, and the last ...
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