AI data collection under fire - Help Net Security

  1. Consumer Concerns Over AI Data Collection: A Cohesity report revealed that most consumers are worried about the excessive collection of their personal and financial data for artificial intelligence (AI) purposes.
  2. Perceived Risks of Unregulated AI: Over 90% of US consumers believe AI complicates data security and management, viewing it as a significant risk.
  3. Consequences of Breach of Trust: More than 90% of respondents would consider stopping business with a company that suffers a cyberattack, indicating a high value on data security.
  4. Opposition to Paying Ransoms: The majority of surveyed individuals disagree with companies paying ransoms in response to ransomware attacks.
  5. Data Protection Prioritization: The findings collectively emphasize the importance of robust data protection measures to maintain consumer trust.

https://www.helpnetsecurity.com/2024/10/17/ai-data-collection-video/

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Hong Kong Crime Ring Swindles Victims Out of $46M

  1. Hong Kong Crime Ring Arrested: 27 individuals were arrested in Hong Kong for their involvement in a deepfake scam operation that stole $46 million from victims.
  2. Deepfake Technology Used: The scammers utilized AI face-swapping technology to create fake female personas for online dating, employing real-time deepfakes in video calls to gain victims’ trust.
  3. Scam Methodology: The syndicate presented fabricated profit transaction records to victims, claiming substantial returns on investments, leading to the realization of the scam when withdrawals failed.
  4. Associations and Investigations: The operation was linked to a crime gang (Sun Yee On) and involved cryptocurrency trading platforms, with the police seizing computers, phones, and funds.
  5. Broader Context: This case highlights the increasing use of deepfake technology in cyber fraud, as warned by a recent United Nations report on technological advancements in Asian crime syndicates.

https://www.darkreading.com/cyberattacks-data-breaches/hong-kong-crime-ring-swindles-victims-out-of-46m

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Russian RomCom Attacks Target Ukrainian Government with New SingleCamper RAT Variant

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Summary (about 150 words):

A Russian threat actor known as RomCom has launched a new wave of cyber attacks targeting Ukrainian government agencies and Polish entities since late 2023. The attacks utilize a variant of the RomCom RAT, dubbed SingleCamper, which is loaded directly into memory and communicates with its loader via a loopback address. RomCom’s operational tempo has increased, aiming for long-term persistence and data exfiltration, indicating a clear espionage agenda. The attacks begin with spear-phishing, deploying backdoors like ShadyHammock and DustyHammock, which ultimately lead to the installation of SingleCamper for post-compromise activities. These activities include network reconnaissance, lateral movement, and data exfiltration, potentially followed by ransomware deployment.

Key Points:

  1. RomCom’s New Attack Wave: Targets Ukrainian government agencies and Polish entities with SingleCamper RAT variant since late 2023.
  2. SingleCamper RAT Characteristics: Loaded directly into memory, uses loopback address for loader communication.
  3. Increased Operational Tempo: RomCom aims for long-term network persistence and data exfiltration, indicating espionage motives.
  4. Attack Chain: Begins with spear-phishing, deploying backdoors (ShadyHammock, DustyHammock) that lead to SingleCamper installation.
  5. Post-Compromise Activities: Include network reconnaissance, lateral movement, user/system discovery, data exfiltration, and potential ransomware deployment.

https://thehackernews.com/2024/10/russian-romcom-attacks-target-ukrainian.html

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The role of compromised cyber-physical devices in modern cyberattacks - Help Net Security

  1. Cyber-physical devices are increasingly compromised: Cameras, physical security systems, routers, and IoT devices are being leveraged by cybercriminals and state-sponsored actors.
  2. Definition of cyber-physical devices: Devices that connect the physical world to computer networks, enabling on-ground observation, monitoring, and potential physical impact.
  3. Malicious overlay networks: Compromised devices are used to create points of presence, bypass geofencing restrictions, and build overlay networks.
  4. Persistence on compromised devices: Attackers often don’t maintain persistence; instead, they use tactics like downgrading to vulnerable firmware versions.
  5. State-sponsored vs. criminal groups: State-sponsored actors focus on building operational relay infrastructure, while cybercriminals prioritize monetizing access to compromised infrastructure.

https://www.helpnetsecurity.com/2024/10/17/fyodor-yarochkin-trend-micro-compromised-cyber-physical-devices/

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Ex-Oracle, Google Engineers Raise $7m From Accel

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Summary (about 150 words): Simplismart, a company co-founded by ex-Oracle and Google engineers, has raised $7 million in Series A funding led by Accel. This investment aims to fuel the growth of their enterprise-focused MLOps (Machine Learning Operations) orchestration platform, which enables seamless deployment of AI models. The platform addresses the common issue of high costs and complexities in deploying large AI models in production, with nearly 90% of machine learning projects failing to reach production. Simplismart’s solution offers a declarative language for fine-tuning, deploying, and monitoring generative AI models at scale, providing control over performance, costs, and data security.

Key Points:

  • Funding: Simplismart raises $7 million in Series A funding led by Accel to grow its MLOps orchestration platform.
  • Platform Purpose: The platform simplifies the deployment of AI models in production, addressing high costs and complexities.
  • Success Rate: Nearly 90% of machine learning projects fail to reach production due to these challenges.
  • Solution Features: Simplismart’s platform offers a declarative language for fine-tuning, deploying, and monitoring generative AI models at scale.
  • Founders’ Background: Co-founders Amritanshu Jain (ex-Oracle Cloud) and Devansh Ghatak (ex-Google Search) bring expertise in cloud infrastructure and search algorithms.

https://www.darkreading.com/cybersecurity-operations/ex-oracle-google-engineers-raise-7m-from-accel-for-public-launch-of-simplismart-to-empower-ai-adoption

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4 Ways to Address Zero-Days in AI/ML Security

• Zero-day vulnerabilities in AI/ML systems: These are previously unknown security flaws exploited before developers can remediate them, posing significant risks, especially as AI/ML adoption accelerates. • Unique AI zero-day challenges: Unlike traditional software, AI systems add complexity with potential risks such as prompt injection and training data leakage, exploiting the nature of AI learning from user inputs. • Current state of AI security: Development often prioritizes speed over security, lacking robust security measures, compounded by the lack of security expertise among AI engineers. • Recommendations for security teams: - Adopt MLSecOps (integrating security throughout the ML life cycle) - Perform proactive security audits - Adapt traditional security best practices to the AI context • Looking ahead: As AI advances, so will security threats; security teams must adapt by incorporating AI-specific considerations into their strategies.

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https://www.darkreading.com/vulnerabilities-threats/4-ways-address-zero-days-ai-ml-security

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Is a CPO Still a CPO? Privacy Leadership’s Evolving Role

  • The role of the Chief Privacy Officer (CPO) is evolving due to increasing data breaches, regulatory changes, and digital ecosystem complexity.
  • CPOs now handle multiple responsibilities, including privacy, security, data ethics, and AI governance.
  • The expanding scope of the CPO raises questions about whether one person can effectively manage all these aspects.
  • A more integrated team effort may be necessary to address data governance, protection, compliance, and ethical use.
  • CPOs can play a crucial role in guiding AI usage, ensuring privacy-forward approaches, and mitigating risks.

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https://www.darkreading.com/cyber-risk/cpo-still-cpo-evolving-role-privacy-leadership

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Swift to Launch AI-powered Fraud Defence

  • Swift Launches AI-Powered Fraud Defence: Swift is introducing an AI-enhanced fraud detection service to combat increasingly sophisticated financial crimes, available from January 2025.
  • Collaboration with Global Banks: The service is the result of collaboration with over 11,500 banks and financial institutions worldwide to leverage AI in solving cross-industry challenges.
  • Pseudonymised Data for Real-Time Detection: The service uses pseudonymised data from billions of transactions to identify and flag suspicious transactions in real-time.
  • Industry-Wide Fraud Costs: Global industry estimates suggest a total cost of fraud in financial services reached USD 485 billion in 2023.
  • Partnership with Leading Institutions: Swift is working with leading financial institutions like BNP Paribas and Standard Bank Group to enhance fraud detection capabilities.

https://www.darkreading.com/cyber-risk/swift-to-launch-ai-powered-fraud-defence-to-enhance-cross-border-payments

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How NIS2 will impact sectors from healthcare to energy - Help Net Security

• The NIS2 Directive significantly broadens its focus beyond traditional IT security, emphasizing governance, risk management, and executive accountability within organizations. • Non-technical requirements include senior management’s regular cybersecurity training, stringent incident reporting, and detailed documentation and compliance. • The directive affects at least 110,000 entities across the EU, including critical sectors such as healthcare, energy, and telecommunications. • NIS2 aims to establish a unified baseline for cybersecurity practices across the EU, but challenges may arise from differences in national transposition and maturity. • The CISO’s role will be elevated to a more strategic position, focusing on risk assessments, security gap closure, and aligning cybersecurity strategies with business goals.

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Summary (about 150 words)

The NIS2 Directive has far-reaching implications beyond traditional IT security, emphasizing governance, risk management, and executive accountability. Senior management must receive regular cybersecurity training, and organizations must adhere to stringent incident reporting and documentation requirements. At least 110,000 EU entities, including critical sectors like healthcare and energy, will be affected. While NIS2 aims to establish a unified cybersecurity baseline across the EU, differences in national transposition and maturity may pose challenges. As a result, organizations must navigate varying compliance timelines and requirements. The directive’s focus on governance and risk management will elevate the CISO’s role to a more strategic position, influencing board-level decisions and balancing security concerns with business goals.

Key Points:

  • Broadened Focus: NIS2 emphasizes governance, risk management, and executive accountability beyond traditional IT security.
  • Non-Technical Requirements: Senior management cybersecurity training, stringent incident reporting, and detailed documentation are mandatory.
  • Affected Sectors: At least 110,000 EU entities in critical sectors like healthcare, energy, and telecommunications will be impacted.
  • Unified Cybersecurity Baseline: NIS2 aims to establish a common standard across the EU, despite potential challenges from national differences.
  • Elevated CISO Role: CISOs will play a more strategic role in risk assessments, security gap closure, and aligning cybersecurity with business goals.

https://www.helpnetsecurity.com/2024/10/17/mick-baccio-splunk-nis2-challenges/

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Internet Archive Revives After DDoS Barrage

• The Internet Archive, a digital library, faced a data breach and DDoS attacks, resulting in a week-long outage. • Hackers stole and leaked account information of approximately 31 million users, prompting the site to go offline for security reasons. • The site’s Wayback Machine has partially resumed in read-only mode, with the team working to safely restore full services. • Netscout reported 24 DDoS attacks against the Internet Archive’s ASN, with one attack lasting over three hours. • Experts emphasize the inevitability of breaches and stress the importance of proactive policy management, data encryption, and continuous monitoring to protect against similar attacks.

https://www.darkreading.com/cyberattacks-data-breaches/internet-archive-slowly-revives-ddos-barrage

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5 Ways to Reduce SaaS Security Risks

• Close the visibility gap: Identify the full scope of SaaS apps in use to understand where corporate IP, customer data, and production data are stored. • Manage OAuth risks: Regularly review OAuth grants to identify overly permissive scopes and app-to-app connections that may compromise data privacy and compliance. • Monitor your SaaS attack surface: Understand what corporate assets are visible to attackers externally to minimize the attack surface. • Expand SSO coverage: Ensure all business-critical applications are enrolled in Single Sign-On (SSO) to manage employee access. • Extend MFA usage: Require multi-factor authentication for user accounts to protect against identity-based attacks.

https://thehackernews.com/2024/01/5-ways-to-reduce-saas-security-risks.html

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U.S. Charges Two Sudanese Brothers for Record 35,000 DDoS Attacks

Summary (about 150 words):

US federal prosecutors have charged two Sudanese brothers, Ahmed Salah Yousif Omer (22) and Alaa Salah Yusuuf Omer (27), for operating a distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) botnet that conducted a record 35,000 attacks in one year. The attacks, facilitated by “Anonymous Sudan’s” powerful DDoS tool, targeted critical infrastructure, corporate networks, and government agencies worldwide, including Microsoft services in June 2023. The brothers face up to life in prison (Ahmed) and five years in prison (Alaa). The DDoS tool, also known as Godzilla, Skynet, or InfraShutdown, was dismantled as part of Operation PowerOFF, an international effort to dismantle DDoS-for-hire infrastructure.

Key Points:

  1. Record-breaking DDoS attacks: Two Sudanese brothers are charged with conducting 35,000 DDoS attacks in one year using the “Anonymous Sudan” botnet.
  2. Targets: Attacks targeted critical infrastructure, corporate networks, and government agencies worldwide, including Microsoft services in June 2023.
  3. Charges and penalties: Ahmed Salah faces up to life in prison, while Alaa Salah faces up to five years in prison for conspiracy to damage protected computers.
  4. DDoS tool: The tool, known as Godzilla, Skynet, or InfraShutdown, was marketed for $100/day, $600/week, or $1,700/month and has been dismantled.
  5. Operation PowerOFF: The takedown is part of an international effort to dismantle DDoS-for-hire infrastructure, with damages estimated at over $10 million to US victims alone.

https://thehackernews.com/2024/10/us-charges-two-sudanese-brothers-for.html

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Iran’s APT34 Abuses MS Exchange

  • An Iranian threat group, APT34, has increased its espionage against Gulf-state government entities, particularly in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
  • APT34 uses Microsoft Exchange servers to exfiltrate sensitive data, employing a new backdoor called “StealHook” for credential theft and privilege escalation.
  • The group’s attacks begin with Web shells on vulnerable Web servers, utilizing tools like ngrok for command-and-control (C2) and exploiting CVE-2024-30088 for system-level privileges.
  • APT34 abuses Windows password filters to intercept plaintext passwords and uses StealHook to access Microsoft Exchange servers for data exfiltration.
  • The threat actor poses a significant risk due to its ability to leverage compromised organizations for follow-on attacks against trusted entities.

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https://www.darkreading.com/cyberattacks-data-breaches/iran-apt34-ms-exchange-spy-gulf-govts

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GhostStrike: Open-source tool for ethical hacking - Help Net Security

Summary (about 150 words): GhostStrike is an open-source, advanced cybersecurity tool designed for ethical hacking and Red Team operations. Developed by Stiven Mayorga, it employs cutting-edge techniques like process hollowing to evade detection on Windows systems. The tool’s primary objective is to demonstrate how attackers can obfuscate implants to establish undetected connections with command and control (C2) servers. GhostStrike features dynamic API resolution, Base64 encoding/decoding, cryptographic key generation, XOR encryption, control flow flattening, and process hollowing. Mayorga plans to develop demonstrations with other command and control frameworks in the future. The tool is available for free on GitHub, aiming to aid in penetration testing and security assessments.

Key Points:

• GhostStrike’s Purpose: An open-source tool for ethical hacking and Red Team operations to demonstrate evasion techniques on Windows systems. • Key Technique: Employes process hollowing for stealthy execution within legitimate Windows processes. • Security Features: Includes dynamic API resolution, Base64 encoding/decoding, cryptographic key generation, XOR encryption, and control flow flattening. • Availability: Available for free on GitHub for use in penetration testing and security assessments. • Future Development: Plans to integrate with other command and control frameworks like Cobalt Strike and Covenant.

https://www.helpnetsecurity.com/2024/10/17/ghoststrike-open-source-tool-ethical-hacking/

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Fake Google Meet pages deliver infostealers - Help Net Security

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https://www.helpnetsecurity.com/2024/10/17/google-meet-fix-it-infostealers/

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Researchers Uncover Cicada3301 Ransomware Operations and Its Affiliate Program

  1. Cicada3301 Ransomware Discovery: Researchers from Group-IB gained access to the Cicada3301 ransomware group’s affiliate panel on the dark web, uncovering insights into its operations and affiliate program.
  2. Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) Features: The Cicada3301 RaaS offers a web-based panel with extensive features for affiliates, including a 20% commission, and supports cross-platform attacks on various devices and operating systems.
  3. Attack Capabilities: Cicada3301 can fully or partially encrypt files, shut down virtual machines, inhibit system recovery, and delete shadow copies, making it a significant threat in the ransomware landscape.
  4. Affiliate Program Structure: The program includes sections for dashboard overview, news, company management, chat support, and account management, facilitating communication between affiliates and the group.
  5. Encryption Method: Cicada3301 uses ChaCha20 + RSA encryption, enabling highly targeted attacks and adding pressure on victims through data exfiltration before encryption.

https://thehackernews.com/2024/10/cross-platform-cicada3301-ransomware.html

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SideWinder APT Strikes Middle East and Africa With Stealthy Multi-Stage Attack

  1. SideWinder APT Strikes Middle East and Africa: An advanced persistent threat (APT) group, SideWinder, with suspected ties to India, has launched a series of attacks on high-profile targets in the Middle East and Africa.
  2. Multi-Stage Infection Chain and StealerBot: The group uses a multi-stage infection chain to deliver a previously unknown post-exploitation toolkit called StealerBot, which facilitates espionage activities.
  3. Targets and Geographic Reach: Targets include government, military, logistics, infrastructure, telecommunications, financial institutions, universities, and oil trading companies across multiple countries.
  4. Attack Vectors and Techniques: SideWinder employs spear-phishing emails with malicious attachments, exploiting CVE-2017-11882, and using .NET downloaders to evade detection.
  5. StealerBot Capabilities: The toolkit can install malware, capture screenshots, log keystrokes, steal passwords, intercept RDP credentials, and escalate privileges, among other capabilities.

https://thehackernews.com/2024/10/sidewinder-apt-strikes-middle-east-and.html

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Sudanese Brothers Arrested in ‘AnonSudan’ Takedown – Krebs on Security

  1. Arrest and Charging: Two Sudanese brothers, Ahmed Salah Yousif Omer (22) and Alaa Salah Yusuuf Omer (27), were arrested and charged with running Anonymous Sudan (AnonSudan), a cybercrime business that launched distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks against various targets, including hospitals, news websites, and cloud providers.
  2. DDoS-for-Hire Service: AnonSudan offered a DDoS service for as low as $150/day or $700/week, with up to 100 attacks allowed per day, marketed under names like “Skynet,” “InfraShutdown,” and the “Godzilla botnet.”
  3. Attack Methods: AnonSudan used a “distributed cloud attack tool” with a command and control server, cloud-based servers, and open proxy resolvers to launch attacks.
  4. Targets and Impact: Targets included Microsoft, PayPal, Twitter/X, OpenAI, the FBI, and the Department of State, causing outages and disruptions.
  5. Charges and Potential Sentencing: The brothers face charges of conspiracy to damage protected computers; Ahmed Salah Yousif Omer also faces charges that could result in life imprisonment for allegedly seeking to kill people with his attacks.

https://krebsonsecurity.com/2024/10/sudanese-brothers-arrested-in-anonsudan-takedown/

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IL Joins CoSN’s Program for Student Data Privacy

Summary (about 150 words)

The Consortium for School Networking (CoSN) has partnered with the Illinois Learning Technology Center (LTC) to enhance student data privacy practices in Illinois’ K-12 education institutions. Through CoSN’s Trusted Learning Environment (TLE) State Partnership Program, LTC will provide free TLE Seal applications to all districts, offering guidance and resources to improve student data privacy. The partnership aims to support over 1.85 million students across 851 districts. CoSN’s TLE Seal is a national distinction awarded to districts demonstrating a commitment to protecting student data privacy. The program provides exclusive state data privacy benchmarking reports, resources for improvement, and unlimited free TLE Seal applications.

Key Points:

  1. Partnership Announcement: Illinois Learning Technology Center (LTC) joins CoSN’s Trusted Learning Environment (TLE) State Partnership Program to enhance student data privacy in K-12 education.
  2. Program Benefits: Free TLE Seal applications for all Illinois districts, offering guidance and resources to improve student data privacy practices.
  3. Scope and Impact: The partnership supports over 1.85 million students across 851 districts in Illinois.
  4. CoSN TLE Seal: A national distinction awarded to school districts demonstrating a tangible commitment to protecting student data privacy through rigorous policies and practices.
  5. Program Resources: Exclusive state data privacy benchmarking reports, resources for improvement in common challenge areas, and unlimited free TLE Seal applications for participating districts.

https://www.darkreading.com/cyber-risk/illinois-joins-cosn-s-trusted-learning-environment-tle-state-partnership-program-for-student-data-privacy

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Cognizant Neuro Cybersecurity enhances threat detection and response - Help Net Security

  1. Cognizant Neuro Cybersecurity Launch: Cognizant has introduced Cognizant Neuro Cybersecurity, a platform aiming to enhance threat detection and response by integrating multiple cybersecurity solutions across an enterprise.
  2. Addressing Cybersecurity Challenges: The platform tackles challenges posed by sophisticated threats, hybrid workforces, and complex security tool management, providing real-time decision-making capabilities through an AI-enabled interface.
  3. Key Capabilities:
    • Aggregation of point solution results for faster risk mitigation
    • Unified security management for a holistic security view
    • Enhanced threat detection and response features
    • Intuitive interface for easy interaction
    • Scalability and flexibility to adapt to growing organizations
  4. Expert Insight: The platform is seen as addressing enterprise challenges of tool proliferation and lack of integration, offering automated correlations and centralized security management.
  5. Context: The launch reflects the increasing need for adaptive cybersecurity solutions in the face of evolving threats.

https://www.helpnetsecurity.com/2024/10/17/cognizant-neuro-cybersecurity/

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Why companies are struggling to keep up with SaaS data protection - Help Net Security

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Summary (about 150 words)

A recent survey by Keepit highlights the struggles companies face in protecting their SaaS (Software as a Service) data. Despite increasing reliance on SaaS tools like Microsoft 365 and Salesforce, many leaders lack confidence in their data protection measures. The survey reveals that 31% of respondents reported moderate to severe lapses in data protection, with concerns driven by growing compliance requirements, data volumes, and complexities of managing SaaS data. Financial and reputational risks are key drivers of data protection priorities, with brand damage and financial consequences being top concerns. The survey also notes a disconnect between perception and reality regarding native SaaS backup features, emphasizing the need for proactive and robust data recovery processes.

Key Points:

  • 31% of respondents reported moderate to severe lapses in SaaS data protection, despite growing reliance on SaaS tools.
  • Compliance requirements (50%), growing data volumes, and SaaS data management complexities are top challenges for organizations.
  • Financial and reputational risks drive data protection priorities, with 57% citing brand and reputation damage as the most significant business impact of data loss.
  • A disconnect exists between perception and reality regarding native SaaS backup features, with many executives mistakenly believing their data is fully protected.
  • Budget constraints (56%) and lack of expertise/resources (33%) are primary roadblocks to improving SaaS data protection strategies.

https://www.helpnetsecurity.com/2024/10/17/saas-tools-data-protection/

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  "title": "Why companies are struggling to keep up with SaaS data protection - Help Net Security",
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MongoDB Queryable Encryption now supports range queries on encrypted data - Help Net Security

Summary (about 150 words)

MongoDB has enhanced its Queryable Encryption feature to support range queries on encrypted data. This allows for more powerful search capabilities while maintaining the security of sensitive application data stored in the MongoDB database. Queryable Encryption enables direct equality and range queries without requiring cryptographic expertise, supporting automatic and explicit encryption methods. According to Kenn White, Security Principal at MongoDB, this feature provides flexibility and ensures encrypted data remains safe throughout its lifecycle. The benefits of Queryable Encryption include data protection, regulatory compliance, streamlined operations, and separation of duties, making it accessible to organizations of all sizes across various industries.

Key Points:

  • Queryable Encryption Enhancement: MongoDB now supports range queries on encrypted data, expanding search capabilities.
  • Encryption Methods: Available methods include Automatic Encryption (seamless read/write operations) and Explicit Encryption (requiring defined encryption logic).
  • Security Benefits: Ensures data protection, supports regulatory compliance (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA), and maintains separation of duties.
  • Operational Simplification: Eliminates the need for custom encryption solutions, specialized expertise, or third-party tools.
  • Industry Accessibility: Suitable for organizations of all sizes across various industries, enhancing data security without compromising performance or compliance.

https://www.helpnetsecurity.com/2024/10/17/mongodb-queryable-encryption-mongodb-8/

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Critical Kubernetes Image Builder Vulnerability Exposes Nodes to Root Access Risk

https://thehackernews.com/2024/10/critical-kubernetes-image-builder.html

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  "title": "Critical Kubernetes Image Builder Vulnerability Exposes Nodes to Root Access Risk",
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