Threat groups using AI to speed up and scale cyberattacks
Hackers are using ransomware to accelerate the timeline for cyberattacks, moving on average four times faster than just a year ago, according to an incident…
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Identity and supply chain need more attention, risk intelligence firm says
Dive Brief: Businesses need to pay attention to identity security and third-party risk management to avoid falling prey to hackers whose techniques have evolved, the…
Hsckers exploit zero-day flaw in Dell RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines
Threat actors are weaponizing a zero-day vulnerability in Dell RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines in a cyberattack campaign that drops a novel backdoor, according to new…
Newly identified hacking groups provide access to OT environments
Security researchers identified three new threat groups that either provided access to or launched direct attacks against operational technology environments, according to a report released…
Data-only extortion grows as ransomware gangs seek better profits
Listen to the article 4 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: Data-only extortion attacks surged elevenfold…
New security research finds governance determines trust in AI
As AI adoption deepens, security teams face a tricky dilemma: how to move quickly while managing new security, privacy, and data exposure risks. Tines’ Voice…
When AI agent security controls are enough – and when they’re not
The question isn’t whether AI agents will operate in your enterprise – it’s when, and under what conditions. As organizations move from experimentation to production deployment,…
Ransomware attacks increase against IT and food sectors
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: Dive Insight: There were nearly…
Critical flaw in BeyondTrust Remote Support sees early signs of exploitation
A critical vulnerability in BeyondTrust Remote Support is facing a surge in reconnaissance activity in preparation for more targeted exploitation, according to security researchers. The…
CISA will shutter some missions to prioritize others
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency is preparing employees for a reorganization that will reduce the depleted agency’s focus on certain missions in order to…
SmarterMail facing widespread attacks targeting critical flaws
Security researchers warn that threat groups are exploiting critical vulnerabilities in SmarterMail, a business email and collaboration server that small to medium-sized businesses use as…
CISA seeks infrastructure sector consultation on incident reporting rule
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency wants critical infrastructure partners’ feedback on the scope of its cyber-incident reporting regulation as the agency homes in on…