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Sonatype, Snyk, Black Duck Top Comp Analysis Forrester Wave

Michael Novinson  •  November 29, 2024

Sonatype, Snyk and Black Duck remained atop Forrester's software composition analysis rankings as commoditization of core features has led to increased competition. Pressure in the market has increased due to both a saturation of core functionalities and license identification.

Security and Exchange Commission compliance (SEC)

CyberEdBoard Profiles in Leadership: Patrick Benoit

Anna Delaney  •  November 29, 2024

Patrick Benoit, a seasoned security leader and CyberEdBoard member, advises security leaders to lead by example and not worry about showing any of their own vulnerabilities, not least when they make a mistake. "It's OK to fail or misstep … That's what makes you a stronger leader," he said.

ISMG Editors: Major Crypto Mixer Decision Redefines Rules

Anna Delaney  •  November 29, 2024

In the latest weekly update, ISMG editors discussed Tornado Cash's landmark legal victory and what it means for crypto mixers, the impact of artificial intelligence on data privacy, and advancements in cybersecurity for which the industry can be thankful as it heads into 2025.

Governance & Risk Management

Warning: Patch Advantech Industrial Wireless Access Points

Prajeet Nair  •  November 29, 2024

Researchers identified 20 critical vulnerabilities in a type of Advantech industrial-grade wireless access points that is widely deployed across critical infrastructure environments. Attackers could exploit the flaws to remotely executive code and create denials of service.

Governance & Risk Management

Overcoming Identity and Access Challenges in Healthcare

Marianne Kolbasuk McGee  •  November 29, 2024

Third-party access management poses significant cybersecurity risks in healthcare, but continuous identity management and monitoring can help mitigate those risks, said Jim Routh, chief trust officer at Saviynt.

Encryption & Key Management

The Growing Quantum Threat to Enterprise Data: What Next?

Cdr Rishi Das S. (Retd)  •  November 29, 2024

As quantum computing continues to evolve, cybersecurity professionals and enterprise leaders must grapple with a future where current encryption technologies - on which our entire digital infrastructure is built - may no longer be secure. What next steps must they take now?

Endpoint Security

Just Like Windows: Linux Targeted by First-Ever UEFI Bootkit

Prajeet Nair  •  November 28, 2024

Cybersecurity researchers have discovered the first-ever UEFI bootkit designed to target Linux systems and subvert their boot process for malicious purposes. The "Bootkitty" malware, first uploaded to VirusTotal this month, appears to be more "proof of concept" than full-fledged threat, they said.

Blockchain & Cryptocurrency

Trump's Crypto Plans Raise Alarms Over Conflicts of Interest

Chris Riotta  •  November 28, 2024

President-elect Donald Trump's strong cryptocurrency support amid market volatility is raising concerns over potential conflicts of interest, with experts warning his agenda - including potential plans to appoint a White House crypto czar - could destabilize the economy and undermine public trust.

Blockchain & Cryptocurrency

Cryptohack Roundup: Judge Strikes Down 'Dealer Rule' Change

Rashmi Ramesh  •  November 28, 2024

This week's cryptohack roundup includes a U.S. federal judge striking down the SEC's expanded "Dealer Rule," a Python crypto library update stealing credentials, why digital payment apps are being excluded from some types of federal oversight, and drug cartels laundering profits via Tether.

Electronic Healthcare Records

Exposed on the Web: Thousands of Devices, Medical Records

Marianne Kolbasuk McGee  •  November 28, 2024

Thousands of unique IP addresses are potentially exposing medical devices, electronic medical records systems and other sensitive healthcare information to the internet, said security researcher Himaja Motheram of security firm Censys, which made the discovery.

Healthcare

Catholic Health Group Fined for Releasing Reproductive Info

Marianne Kolbasuk McGee  •  November 27, 2024

Federal regulators have fined a Catholic healthcare system $35,581 for HIPAA violations requiring a corrective action plan after the Pennsylvania provider impermissibly disclosed a female patient's reproductive health and other sensitive information to a prospective employer.

Critical Infrastructure Security

T-Mobile Disputes Claims of Chinese Hack on Customer Data

Chris Riotta  •  November 27, 2024

T-Mobile disputed claims Wednesday that Chinese state-sponsored hackers breached its systems and stole customer data, warning that some U.S. communications networks may still be compromised and detailing how its layered defenses and third-party cybersecurity partnerships thwarted the attack.