Blackfog, a leader in AI security and anti-data exfiltration (ADX) technology, has released a new research report on the threat of shadow AI. Unapproved AI usage increases as half of respondents say they rely on free versions of tools The report, which surveyed 2,000 respondents, found that 86 percent of employees use AI tools at…
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CVE-2026-21509: Actively Exploited Microsoft Office Zero-Day Forces Emergency Patch
Shortly after its January Patch Tuesday release, addressing 114 vulnerabilities, including a zero-day in Windows Desktop Manager (CVE-2026-20805), Microsoft rushed out an emergency out-of-band update to fix another bug under active exploitation. This time, attackers are targeting CVE-2026-21509, a Microsoft Office zero-day that allows threat actors to bypass built-in security features. In view of the…
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CVE-2026-21509: Actively Exploited Microsoft Office Zero-Day Forces Emergency Patch
Shortly after its January Patch Tuesday release, addressing 114 vulnerabilities, including a zero-day in Windows Desktop Manager (CVE-2026-20805), Microsoft rushed out an emergency out-of-band update to fix another bug under active exploitation. This time, attackers are targeting CVE-2026-21509, a Microsoft Office zero-day that allows threat actors to bypass built-in security features. In view of the…
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CVE-2026-21509: Actively Exploited Microsoft Office Zero-Day Forces Emergency Patch
Shortly after its January Patch Tuesday release, addressing 114 vulnerabilities, including a zero-day in Windows Desktop Manager (CVE-2026-20805), Microsoft rushed out an emergency out-of-band update to fix another bug under active exploitation. This time, attackers are targeting CVE-2026-21509, a Microsoft Office zero-day that allows threat actors to bypass built-in security features. In view of the…
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CVE-2026-21509: Actively Exploited Microsoft Office Zero-Day Forces Emergency Patch
Shortly after its January Patch Tuesday release, addressing 114 vulnerabilities, including a zero-day in Windows Desktop Manager (CVE-2026-20805), Microsoft rushed out an emergency out-of-band update to fix another bug under active exploitation. This time, attackers are targeting CVE-2026-21509, a Microsoft Office zero-day that allows threat actors to bypass built-in security features. In view of the…
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CVE-2026-21509: Actively Exploited Microsoft Office Zero-Day Forces Emergency Patch
Shortly after its January Patch Tuesday release, addressing 114 vulnerabilities, including a zero-day in Windows Desktop Manager (CVE-2026-20805), Microsoft rushed out an emergency out-of-band update to fix another bug under active exploitation. This time, attackers are targeting CVE-2026-21509, a Microsoft Office zero-day that allows threat actors to bypass built-in security features. In view of the…
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CVE-2026-21509: Actively Exploited Microsoft Office Zero-Day Forces Emergency Patch
Shortly after its January Patch Tuesday release, addressing 114 vulnerabilities, including a zero-day in Windows Desktop Manager (CVE-2026-20805), Microsoft rushed out an emergency out-of-band update to fix another bug under active exploitation. This time, attackers are targeting CVE-2026-21509, a Microsoft Office zero-day that allows threat actors to bypass built-in security features. In view of the…
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CVE-2026-21509: Actively Exploited Microsoft Office Zero-Day Forces Emergency Patch
Shortly after its January Patch Tuesday release, addressing 114 vulnerabilities, including a zero-day in Windows Desktop Manager (CVE-2026-20805), Microsoft rushed out an emergency out-of-band update to fix another bug under active exploitation. This time, attackers are targeting CVE-2026-21509, a Microsoft Office zero-day that allows threat actors to bypass built-in security features. In view of the…
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CVE-2026-21509: Actively Exploited Microsoft Office Zero-Day Forces Emergency Patch
Shortly after its January Patch Tuesday release, addressing 114 vulnerabilities, including a zero-day in Windows Desktop Manager (CVE-2026-20805), Microsoft rushed out an emergency out-of-band update to fix another bug under active exploitation. This time, attackers are targeting CVE-2026-21509, a Microsoft Office zero-day that allows threat actors to bypass built-in security features. In view of the…
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CGS Immersive Positions Cicero as AI Workforce Platform
CGS Immersive is broadening the scope of its Cicero AI roleplay technology, positioning it as a unified platform for hiring, training, and continuous workforce development as enterprises grapple with widening skills gaps and rising performance demands. Announced Jan. 27, the expansion elevates Cicero from a role-play-based learning tool to an end-to-end, governed AI environment designed…
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STRATEGIC REEL: Certificate expiration is speeding up — outpacing legacy management
The clock on digital trust is about to speed up — and many organizations are not prepared for what comes next. Related: The Google Bazel tool outage TLS certificates — the quiet backbone of secure online communication — are headed toward dramatically shorter lifespans, and organizations will have to keep pace. Today, many certificates last…
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IAM Identity Center now supports IPv6
Amazon Web Services (AWS) recommends using AWS IAM Identity Center to provide your workforce access to AWS managed applications—such as Amazon Q Developer—and AWS accounts. Today, we announced IAM Identity Center support for IPv6. To learn more about the advantages of IPv6, visit the IPv6 product page. When you enable IAM Identity center, it provides…
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IAM Identity Center now supports IPv6
Amazon Web Services (AWS) recommends using AWS IAM Identity Center to provide your workforce access to AWS managed applications—such as Amazon Q Developer—and AWS accounts. Today, we announced IAM Identity Center support for IPv6. To learn more about the advantages of IPv6, visit the IPv6 product page. When you enable IAM Identity center, it provides…
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IAM Identity Center now supports IPv6
Amazon Web Services (AWS) recommends using AWS IAM Identity Center to provide your workforce access to AWS managed applications—such as Amazon Q Developer—and AWS accounts. Today, we announced IAM Identity Center support for IPv6. To learn more about the advantages of IPv6, visit the IPv6 product page. When you enable IAM Identity center, it provides…
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IAM Identity Center now supports IPv6
Amazon Web Services (AWS) recommends using AWS IAM Identity Center to provide your workforce access to AWS managed applications—such as Amazon Q Developer—and AWS accounts. Today, we announced IAM Identity Center support for IPv6. To learn more about the advantages of IPv6, visit the IPv6 product page. When you enable IAM Identity center, it provides…
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IAM Identity Center now supports IPv6
Amazon Web Services (AWS) recommends using AWS IAM Identity Center to provide your workforce access to AWS managed applications—such as Amazon Q Developer—and AWS accounts. Today, we announced IAM Identity Center support for IPv6. To learn more about the advantages of IPv6, visit the IPv6 product page. When you enable IAM Identity center, it provides…
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IAM Identity Center now supports IPv6
Amazon Web Services (AWS) recommends using AWS IAM Identity Center to provide your workforce access to AWS managed applications—such as Amazon Q Developer—and AWS accounts. Today, we announced IAM Identity Center support for IPv6. To learn more about the advantages of IPv6, visit the IPv6 product page. When you enable IAM Identity center, it provides…
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Some ChatGPT browser extensions are stealing your data
ChatGPT users beware: your browser extensions could be used to steal your accounts and identity. LayerX Research has identified at least 16 Chrome browser extensions for ChatGPT floating around the internet that promise to enhance work productivity. All show signs of being built by the same threat actor and designed for the same purpose: to…
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Updated PCI PIN compliance package for AWS CloudHSM now available
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is pleased to announce the successful completion of Payment Card Industry Personal Identification Number (PCI PIN) audit for the AWS CloudHSM service. With CloudHSM, you can manage and access your keys on FIPS 140-3 Level 3 validated hardware, protected with customer-owned, single-tenant hardware security module (HSM) instances that run in your…
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Updated PCI PIN compliance package for AWS CloudHSM now available
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is pleased to announce the successful completion of Payment Card Industry Personal Identification Number (PCI PIN) audit for the AWS CloudHSM service. With CloudHSM, you can manage and access your keys on FIPS 140-3 Level 3 validated hardware, protected with customer-owned, single-tenant hardware security module (HSM) instances that run in your…
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Updated PCI PIN compliance package for AWS CloudHSM now available
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is pleased to announce the successful completion of Payment Card Industry Personal Identification Number (PCI PIN) audit for the AWS CloudHSM service. With CloudHSM, you can manage and access your keys on FIPS 140-3 Level 3 validated hardware, protected with customer-owned, single-tenant hardware security module (HSM) instances that run in your…
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Updated PCI PIN compliance package for AWS CloudHSM now available
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is pleased to announce the successful completion of Payment Card Industry Personal Identification Number (PCI PIN) audit for the AWS CloudHSM service. With CloudHSM, you can manage and access your keys on FIPS 140-3 Level 3 validated hardware, protected with customer-owned, single-tenant hardware security module (HSM) instances that run in your…
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Updated PCI PIN compliance package for AWS CloudHSM now available
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is pleased to announce the successful completion of Payment Card Industry Personal Identification Number (PCI PIN) audit for the AWS CloudHSM service. With CloudHSM, you can manage and access your keys on FIPS 140-3 Level 3 validated hardware, protected with customer-owned, single-tenant hardware security module (HSM) instances that run in your…
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Updated PCI PIN compliance package for AWS CloudHSM now available
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is pleased to announce the successful completion of Payment Card Industry Personal Identification Number (PCI PIN) audit for the AWS CloudHSM service. With CloudHSM, you can manage and access your keys on FIPS 140-3 Level 3 validated hardware, protected with customer-owned, single-tenant hardware security module (HSM) instances that run in your…
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AI Is Fueling Demand Intel Didn’t Expect
Intel walked into its latest earnings call with a problem most chipmakers would love to have… demand is running ahead of supply. Data center demand is pushing Intel ahead of expectations The company reported fourth-quarter revenue of $13.7 billion, slightly ahead of expectations, with earnings also beating forecasts. But the bigger story was how much…
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Privacy and Data Governance — Keys to Innovation and Trust in the AI Era
Cisco 2026 Data and Privacy Benchmark Study shares insights into how privacy unlocks competitive advantage for business growth and builds trust in AI era.
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Generative AI and cybersecurity: What Sophos experts expect in 2026
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Generative AI and cybersecurity: What Sophos experts expect in 2026
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Generative AI and cybersecurity: What Sophos experts expect in 2026
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Generative AI and cybersecurity: What Sophos experts expect in 2026
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Updated PCI PIN compliance package for AWS Payment Cryptography now available
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is pleased to announce the successful completion of Payment Card Industry Personal Identification Number (PCI PIN) audit for the AWS Payment Cryptography service. With AWS Payment Cryptography, your payment processing applications can use payment hardware security modules (HSMs) that are PCI PIN Transaction Security (PTS) HSM certified and fully managed by…
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Updated PCI PIN compliance package for AWS Payment Cryptography now available
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is pleased to announce the successful completion of Payment Card Industry Personal Identification Number (PCI PIN) audit for the AWS Payment Cryptography service. With AWS Payment Cryptography, your payment processing applications can use payment hardware security modules (HSMs) that are PCI PIN Transaction Security (PTS) HSM certified and fully managed by…
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Updated PCI PIN compliance package for AWS Payment Cryptography now available
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is pleased to announce the successful completion of Payment Card Industry Personal Identification Number (PCI PIN) audit for the AWS Payment Cryptography service. With AWS Payment Cryptography, your payment processing applications can use payment hardware security modules (HSMs) that are PCI PIN Transaction Security (PTS) HSM certified and fully managed by…
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Updated PCI PIN compliance package for AWS Payment Cryptography now available
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is pleased to announce the successful completion of Payment Card Industry Personal Identification Number (PCI PIN) audit for the AWS Payment Cryptography service. With AWS Payment Cryptography, your payment processing applications can use payment hardware security modules (HSMs) that are PCI PIN Transaction Security (PTS) HSM certified and fully managed by…
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Updated PCI PIN compliance package for AWS Payment Cryptography now available
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is pleased to announce the successful completion of Payment Card Industry Personal Identification Number (PCI PIN) audit for the AWS Payment Cryptography service. With AWS Payment Cryptography, your payment processing applications can use payment hardware security modules (HSMs) that are PCI PIN Transaction Security (PTS) HSM certified and fully managed by…
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Updated PCI PIN compliance package for AWS Payment Cryptography now available
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is pleased to announce the successful completion of Payment Card Industry Personal Identification Number (PCI PIN) audit for the AWS Payment Cryptography service. With AWS Payment Cryptography, your payment processing applications can use payment hardware security modules (HSMs) that are PCI PIN Transaction Security (PTS) HSM certified and fully managed by…
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AWS achieves 2025 C5 Type 2 attestation report with 183 services in scope
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is pleased to announce a successful completion of the 2025 Cloud Computing Compliance Criteria Catalogue (C5) attestation cycle with 183 services in scope. This alignment with C5 requirements demonstrates our ongoing commitment to adhere to the heightened expectations for cloud service providers. AWS customers in Germany and across Europe can run…
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AWS achieves 2025 C5 Type 2 attestation report with 183 services in scope
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is pleased to announce a successful completion of the 2025 Cloud Computing Compliance Criteria Catalogue (C5) attestation cycle with 183 services in scope. This alignment with C5 requirements demonstrates our ongoing commitment to adhere to the heightened expectations for cloud service providers. AWS customers in Germany and across Europe can run…
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AWS achieves 2025 C5 Type 2 attestation report with 183 services in scope
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is pleased to announce a successful completion of the 2025 Cloud Computing Compliance Criteria Catalogue (C5) attestation cycle with 183 services in scope. This alignment with C5 requirements demonstrates our ongoing commitment to adhere to the heightened expectations for cloud service providers. AWS customers in Germany and across Europe can run…
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AWS achieves 2025 C5 Type 2 attestation report with 183 services in scope
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is pleased to announce a successful completion of the 2025 Cloud Computing Compliance Criteria Catalogue (C5) attestation cycle with 183 services in scope. This alignment with C5 requirements demonstrates our ongoing commitment to adhere to the heightened expectations for cloud service providers. AWS customers in Germany and across Europe can run…
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AWS achieves 2025 C5 Type 2 attestation report with 183 services in scope
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is pleased to announce a successful completion of the 2025 Cloud Computing Compliance Criteria Catalogue (C5) attestation cycle with 183 services in scope. This alignment with C5 requirements demonstrates our ongoing commitment to adhere to the heightened expectations for cloud service providers. AWS customers in Germany and across Europe can run…
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AWS achieves 2025 C5 Type 2 attestation report with 183 services in scope
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is pleased to announce a successful completion of the 2025 Cloud Computing Compliance Criteria Catalogue (C5) attestation cycle with 183 services in scope. This alignment with C5 requirements demonstrates our ongoing commitment to adhere to the heightened expectations for cloud service providers. AWS customers in Germany and across Europe can run…
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AWS achieves 2025 C5 Type 2 attestation report with 183 services in scope
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is pleased to announce a successful completion of the 2025 Cloud Computing Compliance Criteria Catalogue (C5) attestation cycle with 183 services in scope. This alignment with C5 requirements demonstrates our ongoing commitment to adhere to the heightened expectations for cloud service providers. AWS customers in Germany and across Europe can run…
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AWS renews the GSMA SAS-SM certification for two AWS Regions and expands to cover four new Regions
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is pleased to announce the expansion of GSMA Security Accreditation Scheme for Subscription Management (SAS-SM) certification to four new AWS Regions: US West (Oregon), Europe (Frankfurt), Asia Pacific (Tokyo), and Asia Pacific (Singapore). Additionally, the AWS US East (Ohio) and Europe (Paris) Regions have been recertified. All certifications are under the…
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AWS renews the GSMA SAS-SM certification for two AWS Regions and expands to cover four new Regions
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is pleased to announce the expansion of GSMA Security Accreditation Scheme for Subscription Management (SAS-SM) certification to four new AWS Regions: US West (Oregon), Europe (Frankfurt), Asia Pacific (Tokyo), and Asia Pacific (Singapore). Additionally, the AWS US East (Ohio) and Europe (Paris) Regions have been recertified. All certifications are under the…
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AWS renews the GSMA SAS-SM certification for two AWS Regions and expands to cover four new Regions
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is pleased to announce the expansion of GSMA Security Accreditation Scheme for Subscription Management (SAS-SM) certification to four new AWS Regions: US West (Oregon), Europe (Frankfurt), Asia Pacific (Tokyo), and Asia Pacific (Singapore). Additionally, the AWS US East (Ohio) and Europe (Paris) Regions have been recertified. All certifications are under the…
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AWS renews the GSMA SAS-SM certification for two AWS Regions and expands to cover four new Regions
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is pleased to announce the expansion of GSMA Security Accreditation Scheme for Subscription Management (SAS-SM) certification to four new AWS Regions: US West (Oregon), Europe (Frankfurt), Asia Pacific (Tokyo), and Asia Pacific (Singapore). Additionally, the AWS US East (Ohio) and Europe (Paris) Regions have been recertified. All certifications are under the…
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AWS renews the GSMA SAS-SM certification for two AWS Regions and expands to cover four new Regions
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is pleased to announce the expansion of GSMA Security Accreditation Scheme for Subscription Management (SAS-SM) certification to four new AWS Regions: US West (Oregon), Europe (Frankfurt), Asia Pacific (Tokyo), and Asia Pacific (Singapore). Additionally, the AWS US East (Ohio) and Europe (Paris) Regions have been recertified. All certifications are under the…
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AWS renews the GSMA SAS-SM certification for two AWS Regions and expands to cover four new Regions
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is pleased to announce the expansion of GSMA Security Accreditation Scheme for Subscription Management (SAS-SM) certification to four new AWS Regions: US West (Oregon), Europe (Frankfurt), Asia Pacific (Tokyo), and Asia Pacific (Singapore). Additionally, the AWS US East (Ohio) and Europe (Paris) Regions have been recertified. All certifications are under the…
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Exploring common centralized and decentralized approaches to secrets management
One of the most common questions about secrets management strategies on Amazon Web Services (AWS) is whether an organization should centralize its secrets. Though this question is often focused on whether secrets should be centrally stored, there are four aspects of centralizing the secrets management process that need to be considered: creation, storage, rotation, and…
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Exploring common centralized and decentralized approaches to secrets management
One of the most common questions about secrets management strategies on Amazon Web Services (AWS) is whether an organization should centralize its secrets. Though this question is often focused on whether secrets should be centrally stored, there are four aspects of centralizing the secrets management process that need to be considered: creation, storage, rotation, and…
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Exploring common centralized and decentralized approaches to secrets management
One of the most common questions about secrets management strategies on Amazon Web Services (AWS) is whether an organization should centralize its secrets. Though this question is often focused on whether secrets should be centrally stored, there are four aspects of centralizing the secrets management process that need to be considered: creation, storage, rotation, and…
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Exploring common centralized and decentralized approaches to secrets management
One of the most common questions about secrets management strategies on Amazon Web Services (AWS) is whether an organization should centralize its secrets. Though this question is often focused on whether secrets should be centrally stored, there are four aspects of centralizing the secrets management process that need to be considered: creation, storage, rotation, and…
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Exploring common centralized and decentralized approaches to secrets management
One of the most common questions about secrets management strategies on Amazon Web Services (AWS) is whether an organization should centralize its secrets. Though this question is often focused on whether secrets should be centrally stored, there are four aspects of centralizing the secrets management process that need to be considered: creation, storage, rotation, and…
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Exploring common centralized and decentralized approaches to secrets management
One of the most common questions about secrets management strategies on Amazon Web Services (AWS) is whether an organization should centralize its secrets. Though this question is often focused on whether secrets should be centrally stored, there are four aspects of centralizing the secrets management process that need to be considered: creation, storage, rotation, and…
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Exploring common centralized and decentralized approaches to secrets management
One of the most common questions about secrets management strategies on Amazon Web Services (AWS) is whether an organization should centralize its secrets. Though this question is often focused on whether secrets should be centrally stored, there are four aspects of centralizing the secrets management process that need to be considered: creation, storage, rotation, and…
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CVE-2026-24061 Detection: Decade-Old Vulnerability in GNU InetUtils telnetd Enables Remote Root Access
Update (January 28, 2026): This article has been updated to feature a dedicated detection rule set focused on CVE-2026-24061 exploitation. Dive into the threat overview and access the updated rule collection, which now contains 5 content items. A new day, a new challenge for cyber defenders. Right after the disclosure of a nasty zero-day vulnerability…
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CVE-2026-24061 Detection: Decade-Old Vulnerability in GNU InetUtils telnetd Enables Remote Root Access
Update (January 28, 2026): This article has been updated to feature a dedicated detection rule set focused on CVE-2026-24061 exploitation. Dive into the threat overview and access the updated rule collection, which now contains 5 content items. A new day, a new challenge for cyber defenders. Right after the disclosure of a nasty zero-day vulnerability…
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CVE-2026-24061 Detection: Decade-Old Vulnerability in GNU InetUtils telnetd Enables Remote Root Access
Update (January 28, 2026): This article has been updated to feature a dedicated detection rule set focused on CVE-2026-24061 exploitation. Dive into the threat overview and access the updated rule collection, which now contains 5 content items. A new day, a new challenge for cyber defenders. Right after the disclosure of a nasty zero-day vulnerability…
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CVE-2026-24061 Detection: Decade-Old Vulnerability in GNU InetUtils telnetd Enables Remote Root Access
Update (January 28, 2026): This article has been updated to feature a dedicated detection rule set focused on CVE-2026-24061 exploitation. Dive into the threat overview and access the updated rule collection, which now contains 5 content items. A new day, a new challenge for cyber defenders. Right after the disclosure of a nasty zero-day vulnerability…
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CVE-2026-24061 Detection: Decade-Old Vulnerability in GNU InetUtils telnetd Enables Remote Root Access
Update (January 28, 2026): This article has been updated to feature a dedicated detection rule set focused on CVE-2026-24061 exploitation. Dive into the threat overview and access the updated rule collection, which now contains 5 content items. A new day, a new challenge for cyber defenders. Right after the disclosure of a nasty zero-day vulnerability…
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CVE-2026-24061 Detection: Decade-Old Vulnerability in GNU InetUtils telnetd Enables Remote Root Access
Update (January 28, 2026): This article has been updated to feature a dedicated detection rule set focused on CVE-2026-24061 exploitation. Dive into the threat overview and access the updated rule collection, which now contains 5 content items. A new day, a new challenge for cyber defenders. Right after the disclosure of a nasty zero-day vulnerability…
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LambdaTest Undergoes Rebrand to TestMu AI
LambdaTest, an AI-native, agentic quality engineering platform, has announced a rebrand to become TestMu AI. From cloud testing platform to agentic AI quality engineering platform This move signifies the company’s shift from a cloud testing platform to a full-stack, agent-based AI Quality Engineering platform. Before the rebrand, LambdaTest rose to prominence in the field of…
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Children and chatbots: What parents should know
As children turn to AI chatbots for answers, advice, and companionship, questions emerge about their safety, privacy, and emotional development
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News Alert: Halo Security earns SOC 2 Type II certification, shows sustained operational security
MIAMI, Jan. 22, 2026, CyberNewswire — Halo Security, a leading provider of external attack surface management and penetration testing services, today announced it has successfully achieved SOC 2 Type II compliance following an extensive multi-month audit by Insight Assurance. This certification validates that Halo Security’s security controls are not only properly designed but also operate…
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CVE-2026-20045: Critical Zero-Day in Cisco Products Is Actively Exploited in the Wild
Hot on heels of the DoS vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks’ GlobalProtect (CVE-2026-0227), security professionals are facing another major challenge. This time, Cisco announced that several of its unified communications products are affected by a critical remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability. If successfully exploited, the flaw enables hackers to execute malicious commands on the underlying…
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CVE-2026-20045: Critical Zero-Day in Cisco Products Is Actively Exploited in the Wild
Hot on heels of the DoS vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks’ GlobalProtect (CVE-2026-0227), security professionals are facing another major challenge. This time, Cisco announced that several of its unified communications products are affected by a critical remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability. If successfully exploited, the flaw enables hackers to execute malicious commands on the underlying…
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CVE-2026-20045: Critical Zero-Day in Cisco Products Is Actively Exploited in the Wild
Hot on heels of the DoS vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks’ GlobalProtect (CVE-2026-0227), security professionals are facing another major challenge. This time, Cisco announced that several of its unified communications products are affected by a critical remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability. If successfully exploited, the flaw enables hackers to execute malicious commands on the underlying…
AI, Blog, CVE, CVEs, Cybersecurity, Data Breaches, Exploits, Global Security News, Network Security, Risk Management
CVE-2026-20045: Critical Zero-Day in Cisco Products Is Actively Exploited in the Wild
Hot on heels of the DoS vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks’ GlobalProtect (CVE-2026-0227), security professionals are facing another major challenge. This time, Cisco announced that several of its unified communications products are affected by a critical remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability. If successfully exploited, the flaw enables hackers to execute malicious commands on the underlying…
AI, Blog, CVE, CVEs, Cybersecurity, Data Breaches, Exploits, Global Security News, Network Security, Risk Management
CVE-2026-20045: Critical Zero-Day in Cisco Products Is Actively Exploited in the Wild
Hot on heels of the DoS vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks’ GlobalProtect (CVE-2026-0227), security professionals are facing another major challenge. This time, Cisco announced that several of its unified communications products are affected by a critical remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability. If successfully exploited, the flaw enables hackers to execute malicious commands on the underlying…
AI, Compliance, Global Security News, Government & Policy, privacy
I hacked the government, and your headphones are next
In episode 451 of “Smashing Security,” we meet the cybercriminal who hacked the US Supreme Court, Veterans Affairs, and more – and then helpfully posted screenshots (and even someone’s blood type) on an account called “I hacked the government.” Plus we discuss how researchers uncovered a creepy flaw that lets attackers hijack wireless headphones, listen…
AI, Data loss, Global Security News, Google, Instagram, Law & order
Smashing Security podcast #451: I hacked the government, and your headphones are next
In episode 451 of “Smashing Security,” we meet the cybercriminal who hacked the US Supreme Court, Veterans Affairs, and more – and then helpfully posted screenshots (and even someone’s blood type) on an account called “I hacked the government.” Plus we discuss how researchers uncovered a creepy flaw that lets attackers hijack wireless headphones, listen…
AI, Apps, Compliance, Exploits, Global Security News, Government & Policy, News Alerts, privacy, Risk Management, Top Stories
News alert: Reflectiz study finds most third-party web apps access sensitive data without justification
BOSTON, Jan. 21, 2026, CyberNewswire — Reflectiz today announced the release of its 2026 State of Web Exposure Research, revealing a sharp escalation in client?side risk across global websites, driven primarily by third?party applications, marketing tools, and unmanaged digital integrations. According to the new analysis of 4,700 leading websites, 64% of third?party applications now access…
AI, Global IT News, Global Security News
Spyglass MTG Launches AI Navigator
Spyglass MTG, a consulting firm delivering data, AI, and security solutions on Microsoft platforms, recently announced the release of AI Navigator, a framework designed to help enterprises adopt, scale, and govern AI with clarity, security, and measurable business value. Supporting the increased demand for enterprise AI With the rising demand for enterprise AI adoption, fragmented…
AI, Compliance, Cybersecurity, Data Breaches, Global Security News, Q & A, Risk Management, Top Stories
SHARED INTEL Q&A: AI retrieval systems can still hallucinate; deterministic logic offers a fix
AI hallucination is still the deal-breaker. Related: Correcting LLM hallucinations As companies rush AI into production, executives face a basic constraint: you cannot automate a workflow if you cannot trust the output. A model that fabricates facts becomes a risk exposure. CISOs now have to explain this clearly to boards, who expect assurances that fabrication…
AI, Artificial Intelligence, Breaking News, cyber crime, Global Security News, malware
VoidLink shows how one developer used AI to build a powerful Linux malware
VoidLink is a cloud-focused Linux malware, likely built by one person using AI, offering loaders, implants, rootkit evasion, and modular plugins. Check Point researchers uncovered VoidLink, a cloud-focused Linux malware framework likely built by a single developer with help from an AI model. VoidLink includes custom loaders, implants, rootkit-based evasion features, and dozens of plugins…
AI, Apps, Compliance, Cybersecurity, Data Breaches, Endpoint, Global Security News, Government & Policy, malware, News Alerts, Risk Management, Top Stories
News alert: Forrester study finds Airlock Digital’s app control cuts breaches to zero with 224% ROI
ATLANTA, Jan. 20, 2026, CyberNewswire — Airlock Digital, a leader in proactive application control and endpoint security, announced the release of The Total Economic Impact (TEI) of Airlock Digital, an independent study commissioned by Airlock Digital and conducted by Forrester Consulting. The study demonstrates a significant 224% return on investment (ROI) and a $3.8 million net…
AI, Compliance, Cybersecurity, Data Breaches, Global Security News, News Alerts, Risk Management, Top Stories
News alert: One Identity launches AI-powered ‘Identity Manager’ to speed threat response
ALISO VIEJO, Calif., Jan. 20, 2026, CyberNewswire — One Identity, a trusted leader in identity security, today announces a major upgrade to One Identity Manager, a top-rated IGA solution, strengthening identity governance as a critical security control for modern enterprise environments. And I got curious I started asking AI I told him dollars $25 or nothing 80% showcase generation a year generation like $8000 One Identity…
AI, Asia Pacific, Cybersecurity, Global Security News, Policy, Research, Uncategorized
HackerOne rolls out industry framework to support ‘good faith’ AI research
Four years ago, the Department of Justice announced it would no longer seek criminal charges against independent and third-party security researchers for “good faith” security research under the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act. Now, a prominent bug bounty platform is attempting to build a framework for industry to offer similar protections to researchers who study…
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Fall 2025 SOC 1, 2, and 3 reports are now available with 185 services in scope
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is pleased to announce that the Fall 2025 System and Organization Controls (SOC) 1, 2, and 3 reports are now available. The reports cover 185 services over the 12-month period from October 1, 2024–September 30, 2025, giving customers a full year of assurance. These reports demonstrate our continuous commitment to adhering to…
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Fall 2025 SOC 1, 2, and 3 reports are now available with 185 services in scope
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is pleased to announce that the Fall 2025 System and Organization Controls (SOC) 1, 2, and 3 reports are now available. The reports cover 185 services over the 12-month period from October 1, 2024–September 30, 2025, giving customers a full year of assurance. These reports demonstrate our continuous commitment to adhering to…
AI, Announcements, Compliance, Cybersecurity, Foundational (100), Global Security News, privacy, Risk Management, Security, Identity, & Compliance
Fall 2025 SOC 1, 2, and 3 reports are now available with 185 services in scope
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is pleased to announce that the Fall 2025 System and Organization Controls (SOC) 1, 2, and 3 reports are now available. The reports cover 185 services over the 12-month period from October 1, 2024–September 30, 2025, giving customers a full year of assurance. These reports demonstrate our continuous commitment to adhering to…
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Fall 2025 SOC 1, 2, and 3 reports are now available with 185 services in scope
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is pleased to announce that the Fall 2025 System and Organization Controls (SOC) 1, 2, and 3 reports are now available. The reports cover 185 services over the 12-month period from October 1, 2024–September 30, 2025, giving customers a full year of assurance. These reports demonstrate our continuous commitment to adhering to…
AI, Announcements, Compliance, Cybersecurity, Foundational (100), Global Security News, privacy, Risk Management, Security, Identity, & Compliance
Fall 2025 SOC 1, 2, and 3 reports are now available with 185 services in scope
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is pleased to announce that the Fall 2025 System and Organization Controls (SOC) 1, 2, and 3 reports are now available. The reports cover 185 services over the 12-month period from October 1, 2024–September 30, 2025, giving customers a full year of assurance. These reports demonstrate our continuous commitment to adhering to…
AI, Announcements, Compliance, Cybersecurity, Foundational (100), Global Security News, privacy, Risk Management, Security, Identity, & Compliance
Fall 2025 SOC 1, 2, and 3 reports are now available with 185 services in scope
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is pleased to announce that the Fall 2025 System and Organization Controls (SOC) 1, 2, and 3 reports are now available. The reports cover 185 services over the 12-month period from October 1, 2024–September 30, 2025, giving customers a full year of assurance. These reports demonstrate our continuous commitment to adhering to…
AI, Announcements, Compliance, Cybersecurity, Foundational (100), Global Security News, privacy, Risk Management, Security, Identity, & Compliance
Fall 2025 SOC 1, 2, and 3 reports are now available with 185 services in scope
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is pleased to announce that the Fall 2025 System and Organization Controls (SOC) 1, 2, and 3 reports are now available. The reports cover 185 services over the 12-month period from October 1, 2024–September 30, 2025, giving customers a full year of assurance. These reports demonstrate our continuous commitment to adhering to…
AI, Announcements, Compliance, Cybersecurity, Foundational (100), Global Security News, privacy, Risk Management, Security, Identity, & Compliance
Fall 2025 SOC 1, 2, and 3 reports are now available with 185 services in scope
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is pleased to announce that the Fall 2025 System and Organization Controls (SOC) 1, 2, and 3 reports are now available. The reports cover 185 services over the 12-month period from October 1, 2024–September 30, 2025, giving customers a full year of assurance. These reports demonstrate our continuous commitment to adhering to…
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Calabrio Adds Omni-Agent AI Intelligence to ONE Platform
Workforce and conversation intelligence company, Calabrio, is announcing the Calabrio Omni Agent Intelligence solution. Agentic AI-driven intelligence comes to Calabrio ONE experience This solution is a new omni-agent quality and AI intelligence feature integrated into Calabrio ONE. It provides a single, vendor-agnostic view of quality performance across human and AI agents. Omni Agent Intelligence provides…
AI, Artificial Intelligence, Global Security News, Google, Grok, Podcast
The AI Fix #84: A hungry ghost trapped in a jar gains access to the Pentagon’s network
In episode 84 of The AI Fix, Graham and Mark stare straight into the digital abyss and ask the most important question of our age: “Is AI just a hungry ghost trapped in a jar?” Also this week, we explore how a shadowy group of disgruntled insiders trying to destroy AI by poisoning its training…
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Hackathon Projects Show AI Wellness Apps Can Leak Sensitive User Info
As emotional computing applications proliferate, the security threats they face require frameworks beyond traditional approaches.
AI, Global IT News, Global Security News
Inside MongoDB’s Push for Production-Ready AI
As more companies try to move AI out of demos and into real-world use, a pattern keeps showing up. Things look great in testing, then start to wobble a bit once real data, real users, and real scale enter the picture. That gap between prototype and production is what MongoDB is trying to close with…
AI, api, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Commentary, Exploits, Global Security News
Predator bots are exploiting APIs at scale. Here’s how defenders must respond.
The rise of malicious bots is changing how the internet operates, underscoring the need for stronger safeguards that keep humans firmly in control. Bots now account for more than half of global web traffic, and a new class of “predator bots” has emerged, unleashing self-learning programs that adapt in real time, mimic human behavior, and…
AI, Global Security News
Old habits die hard: 2025’s most common passwords were as predictable as ever
Once again, data shows an uncomfortable truth: the habit of choosing eminently hackable passwords is alive and well
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MY TAKE: From ‘holy mackeral’ to ‘daily routine’ — AI vendors maneuver to commandeer your life
An email from Claude landed in my inbox Friday morning with a subject line that stopped me cold: “Using Claude for your everyday life.” Related: AI’s fortune teller effect Not “Unlock the power of AI” or “Transform your productivity.” Just… everyday life. Meal planning. Learning Spanish. Vacation planning. The kind of stuff you’d chat about…
AI, Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, gemini, Global Security News, Security
Google Gemini AI Tricked Into Leaking Calendar Data via Meeting Invites
Cybersecurity researchers at Miggo Security found a flaw in Google Gemini that uses calendar invites to steal private data. Learn how this silent attack bypasses security.
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Implementing data governance on AWS: Automation, tagging, and lifecycle strategy – Part 2
In Part 1, we explored the foundational strategy, including data classification frameworks and tagging approaches. In this post, we examine the technical implementation approach and key architectural patterns for building a governance framework. We explore governance controls across four implementation areas, building from foundational monitoring to advanced automation. Each area builds on the previous one,…
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Implementing data governance on AWS: Automation, tagging, and lifecycle strategy – Part 2
In Part 1, we explored the foundational strategy, including data classification frameworks and tagging approaches. In this post, we examine the technical implementation approach and key architectural patterns for building a governance framework. We explore governance controls across four implementation areas, building from foundational monitoring to advanced automation. Each area builds on the previous one,…
AI, Compliance, Europe, Global Security News, governance, Risk Management, Security & Governance, Security Blog, Security, Identity, & Compliance
Implementing data governance on AWS: Automation, tagging, and lifecycle strategy – Part 2
In Part 1, we explored the foundational strategy, including data classification frameworks and tagging approaches. In this post, we examine the technical implementation approach and key architectural patterns for building a governance framework. We explore governance controls across four implementation areas, building from foundational monitoring to advanced automation. Each area builds on the previous one,…
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Implementing data governance on AWS: Automation, tagging, and lifecycle strategy – Part 2
In Part 1, we explored the foundational strategy, including data classification frameworks and tagging approaches. In this post, we examine the technical implementation approach and key architectural patterns for building a governance framework. We explore governance controls across four implementation areas, building from foundational monitoring to advanced automation. Each area builds on the previous one,…
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Implementing data governance on AWS: Automation, tagging, and lifecycle strategy – Part 2
In Part 1, we explored the foundational strategy, including data classification frameworks and tagging approaches. In this post, we examine the technical implementation approach and key architectural patterns for building a governance framework. We explore governance controls across four implementation areas, building from foundational monitoring to advanced automation. Each area builds on the previous one,…