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Discussion is an interactive communication process where individuals exchange ideas, thoughts, and information about various subjects, including those related to information security. Within the context of cyber security, discussion encompasses a wide range of conversations that could take place in several formats such as forums, comment sections, expert panels, or social media platforms.

In these discussions, participants might analyze current and emerging threats, share best practices for protecting digital assets, debate the efficacy of security protocols, or collaborate on problem-solving. These conversations are vital for the continual evolution of security measures, as they allow for the pooling of collective expertise and experiences. Moreover, through insightful discussion, industry professionals can keep abreast of the latest cyber security trends, tools, techniques, and strategies necessary to combat the ever-evolving cyber threat landscape.

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While much of the discussion on AI security centers around protecting ‘shadow’ AI and GenAI consumption, there's a wide-open window nobody's guarding: AI browser extensions.  A new report from LayerX exposes just how deep this blind spot goes, and why AI extensions may be the most dangerous AI threat surface in your network that isn't on anyone's 

British Government Proposals Also Include Payment Bans for Critical InfrastructureBanning ransom payments by public sector and critical infrastructure entities, notifying the government of any intent to pay a ransom, and reporting incidents to authorities comprise three counter-ransomware initiatives proposed by the British government. Which ones will pass muster?

Krebs on Security 2 years, 2 months ago

Thread Hijacking: Phishes That Prey on Your Curiosity

Thread hijacking attacks. They happen when someone you know has their email account compromised, and you are suddenly dropped into an existing conversation between the sender and someone else. These missives draw on the recipient's natural curiosity about being copied on a private discussion, which is modified to include a malicious link or attachment. Here's the story of a recent thread hijacking attack in which a journalist was copied on a phishing email from the unwilling subject of a recent scoop.

Snoopers Charter: Dead cows don't snitch Opinion Information wants to be free. This usefully ambiguous battle cry has been the mischievous slogan of hackers since early networking thinker Stuart Brand coined it in the early 1980s. Intended as part of a discussion about the inherent contradictions of intellectual property, it has bestowed irony in many other places since.…

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