Tag: security controls
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OpenAI Halts Astra Model Testing on Cyber Risk Concerns
OpenAI is hitting the pause button on internal testing of its Astra model due to concerns that it could pose a critical cyber risk, and is implementing stricter security controls to mitigate potential threats. The move comes as part of the company's efforts to prioritize safety and adhere to its Preparedness Framework.
Security Teams Must Enforce AI Agent Controls Beyond Visibility
Discovering AI agents across your organization is just the starting line - the real challenge lies in controlling their actions to prevent potential security threats. Simply seeing what's out there isn't enough; it's time to take charge and enforce limits on these active actors.
insider risk: Essential Defenses Against Costly Breaches
Insider risk is now a frontline threat—77% of organizations have suffered data loss—so prioritize least-privilege access, zero-trust IAM, and integrated DLP/UEBA/SIEM while building a people-first culture that balances privacy with protection. These must-have defenses stop costly breaches before trusted channels become exit ramps.
penetration testing: Must-Have Tips to Avoid Risky Costs
Passing a pen test feels great — until the invoice arrives and the same vulnerability makes the headlines, exposing whether you paid for real security or just a shiny compliance report. Treat testing as continuous, threat-informed risk management: scope by business impact, budget for remediation and retesting, and combine automated checks with expert red teams to avoid costly surprises.
ArcGIS application Stunning: Risky Year-Long Persistence
A security firm found China-aligned hackers living undetected inside a trusted ArcGIS mapping app for over a year, turning a vital tool into a stealthy espionage platform. The takeaway: even everyday operational software needs strict security, continuous monitoring, and zero trust—because convenience shouldn’t mean vulnerability.
customer records Shocking Insider Breach Risky Exposure
Nearly 700,000 FinWise customers now face the unsettling possibility that their personal data was accessed for more than a year by an ex-employee. Act now: monitor accounts, enable MFA, and demand clearer disclosures and stronger offboarding controls.
Axios user agent Dangerous Surge: Must-Have Defense
A routine Axios user‑agent has been weaponized — ReliaQuest found a 241% surge in phishing that spoofs the header to evade filters and increase clicks. Security teams need to stop trusting user‑agent strings alone and adopt layered defenses before attackers scale this trick further.
Social Security numbers: Stunning Risky Cloud Leak
A whistleblower alleges a Social Security Administration unit copied an SSA database containing Social Security numbers into an unauthorized, unsecured cloud—potentially exposing tens of millions of Americans to identity theft. This raises urgent questions about whether cost‑cutting pushed security and oversight to the breaking point.