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Automation in information security uses software to perform tasks like scanning for vulnerabilities, detecting threats, and enforcing policies without constant human intervention. It enables faster, consistent actions such as blocking malicious IPs or deploying patches based on predefined rules or machine learning models. This reduces manual effort and helps maintain security hygiene at scale.

However, automation can introduce risks if workflows are misconfigured or manipulated. Attackers may exploit automated responses to trigger false positives or disable protections, while errors in automation can propagate rapidly across systems. Security teams must carefully validate and monitor automated processes, balancing efficiency with oversight to prevent unintended consequences and maintain control over security operations.

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Bank Info Security 1 year, 10 months ago

Absolute Purchases Syxsense to Tackle Cyber Vulnerabilities

Acquisition Brings Vulnerability Management to Absolute's Cyber Resilience PlatformAbsolute Security has strengthened its platform with the acquisition of Syxsense, adding powerful automated vulnerability management tools to its existing endpoint security capabilities. The move aims to improve security compliance and simplify complex remediation tasks for organizations.

More from Bank Info Security 7 Sep 2024, 10:30 a.m. Acquisition Automation Compliance Endpoint Security Vulnerability Vulnerability Management
Bank Info Security 1 year, 10 months ago

3 Men Plead Guilty to Running Service That Bypasses MFA

Automated Service Helped Subscribers Trick Victims Into Sharing One-Time CodesThree men have pleaded guilty to running OTPAgency, a subscription service for fraudsters designed to automatically phone targets and trick them into sharing the one-time codes criminals need to log into their bank accounts. The service targeted more than 12,500 individuals over its 18-month run.

More from Bank Info Security 4 Sep 2024, 5:30 a.m. Automation Banking Finance MFA Victims
Krebs on Security 1 year, 10 months ago

Owners of 1-Time Passcode Theft Service Plead Guilty

Three men in the United Kingdom have pleaded guilty to operating otp[.]agency, a once popular online service that helped attackers intercept the one-time passcodes (OTPs) that many websites require as a second authentication factor in addition to passwords. Launched in November 2019, OTP Agency was a service for intercepting one-time passwords needed to log in to various websites. Scammers would enter the target’s phone number and name, and the service would initiate an automated phone call to the target that alerts them about unauthorized activity on their account.

More from Krebs on Security 3 Sep 2024, 4:46 a.m. Authentication Automation Passwords Theft United Kingdom