Monthly Archives: November 2024

Empowering Snowflake Users Securely

Originally published by Normalyze.Written by Joe Gregory.Two security leaders address data sprawl, user access, compliance, and scaleI recently moderated a webinar titled Unlocking the Power of Snowflake about the top challenges organizations face today: how to maximize their Snowflake investment, provide secure user access, and address the challenges of data sprawl and visibility, compliance, and […]

Inside Iran’s Cyber Playbook: AI, Fake Hosting, and Psychological Warfare

U.S. and Israeli cybersecurity agencies have published a new advisory attributing an Iranian cyber group to targeting the 2024 Summer Olympics and compromising a French commercial dynamic display provider to show messages denouncing Israel’s participation in the sporting event. The activity has been pinned on an entity that’s known as Emennet Pasargad, which the agencies […]

Identity Breaches in 2024 – An Ounce of Hygiene is Worth a Pound of Technology

Originally published by Pentera.Identity is a key to open a doorWho are you? Yes, you reading. Who are you?There’s probably a lot of ways you can answer that question, and that is because there are a lot of attributes that make up your identity. Let’s keep things simple because that’s what’s easy: name, date of […]

Massive Git Config Breach Exposes 15,000 Credentials; 10,000 Private Repos Cloned

Cybersecurity researchers have flagged a “massive” campaign that targets exposed Git configurations to siphon credentials, clone private repositories, and even extract cloud credentials from the source code. The activity, codenamed EMERALDWHALE, is estimated to have collected over 10,000 private repositories and stored in an Amazon S3 storage bucket belonging to a prior victim. The bucket,

5 SaaS Misconfigurations Leading to Major Fu*%@ Ups

With so many SaaS applications, a range of configuration options, API capabilities, endless integrations, and app-to-app connections, the SaaS risk possibilities are endless. Critical organizational assets and data are at risk from malicious actors, data breaches, and insider threats, which pose many challenges for security teams. Misconfigurations are silent killers, leading to major

AI Misuse Statistics: 50+ Worrying Stats and Facts

These eye-opening AI misuse statistics will show you how not all applications of AI are positive. Artificial intelligence is now a key part of our daily lives. From medical research to student learning tools, it’s already streamlining industries across the board. Let’s take a look at some of its downfalls. Most Shocking AI Misuse Statistics […]

Microsoft Delays Windows Copilot+ Recall Release Over Privacy Concerns

Microsoft is further delaying the release of its controversial Recall feature for Windows Copilot+ PCs, stating it’s taking the time to improve the experience. The development was first reported by The Verge. The artificial intelligence-powered tool was initially slated for a preview release starting in October. “We are committed to delivering a secure and trusted […]