Cybersecurity firm Varonis has uncovered alarming threats in the realm of IT administration, specifically revealing that attackers are employing SEO poisoning tactics to deceive administrators into downloading malware. Additionally, a critical root access vulnerability has been identified in Azure’s AZNFS-mount utility, which poses risks for high-performance computing (HPC) and artificial…
Cloud Data Security & Resilience, Data Governance, Data Security Presented by Blancco Technology Group 60 minutes In an age where security dominates corporate discourse, organizations frequently center their attention on combating cyber threats through technical defenses. However, they often neglect a significant vulnerability: the vast amounts of data they manage…
Explore related topics: Events, Identity & Access Management, RSAC Conference RSA CEO Rohit Ghai Discusses Evolving Security Threats and Technological Disruption Authored by Tom Field (SecurityEditor) • May 6, 2025 Rohit Ghai, CEO, RSA The integration of artificial intelligence, increasing geopolitical tensions, and the advancement of cyber threats are significantly…
The landscape of cybersecurity is witnessing a significant transformation, with hackers increasingly leveraging artificial intelligence to enhance the sophistication of their attacks. Cybercriminals have adapted their strategies, employing AI to execute convincing phishing scams, which often replicate real voices and writing styles with alarming accuracy. This evolution allows them to…
In recent developments, the cybersecurity landscape has been significantly impacted by the emergence of Chimera malware, a sophisticated variant that diverges from traditional malware paradigms. Unlike typical ransomware, which primarily locks users out of their systems or encrypts data for ransom, Chimera leverages advanced artificial intelligence tools, complicating detection by…
Application Security, Events, Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development Chenxi Wang of Rain Capital Highlights AI’s Challenges in Coding Tom Field (@SecurityEditor) • May 3, 2025 Chenxi Wang, Founder and General Partner, Rain Capital Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the development landscape by drastically shortening the path from concept to execution,…
Cybersecurity leaders are increasingly faced with budgetary constraints while attempting to safeguard their organizations. While business executives recognize the need for robust security measures, security leaders are tasked with maximizing protection within limited financial resources. Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems often represent the most significant expense for a…
World Password Day serves as an annual reminder of the critical importance of secure passwords, occurring on the first Thursday of May. This is a day when we hope that users have left behind easily guessable options like “password1” and “qwerty,” although, unfortunately, that is often not the case. Passwords…
Endpoint Security, Events, Government Panel Examines AI Innovations, Geopolitical Challenges, and Cybersecurity Leadership Anna Delaney (annamadeline) • April 30, 2025 ISMG editors Tom Field, Michael Novinson, Anna Delaney, Rahul Neel Mani, and Mathew Schwartz At the RSAC Conference 2025 in San Francisco, editors from ISMG explored pivotal discussions and emerging…
