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Common AI Implementation Mistakes to Avoid Part 3
The use of AI in internal and external applications is rapidly being deployed across all sectors with great alacrity. Whilst this offers exciting new capabilities, it also widens the potential attack surface of a company’s infrastructure. AI chatbots, even with filters, can be tricked into breaking ethical barriers, which could lead to serious consequences.
- Penetration testing
- Tools and techniques
Common AI Implementation Mistakes to Avoid Part 2
The use of AI in internal and external applications is rapidly being deployed across all sectors, often handling vast arrays of data from across an organisation. Whilst this offers exciting new capabilities, it also widens the potential attack surface of a company’s infrastructure. AI infrastructure can accidentally expose sensitive data to unauthenticated users if datasets are not properly configured.
- Penetration testing
- Tools and techniques
Common AI Implementation Mistakes to Avoid Part 1
The use of AI in internal and external applications is rapidly being deployed across all sectors. Whilst this offers exciting new capabilities, it also widens the potential attack surface of a company’s infrastructure. AI chatbots can accidentally expose sensitive data if permissions aren’t properly configured.
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One Identity Secure Password Extension Privilege Escalation (CVE-2025-27582)
Cyberis has discovered a local privilege escalation (LPE) vulnerability - CVE-2025-27582 - in One Identity Secure Password Extension x64 v5.14.3.1, a component of One Identity Password Manager. By abusing the Password Self-Service feature available on the Windows lock screen, an attacker can bypass security restrictions, launch a SYSTEM-privileged print dialog, and ultimately gain a SYSTEM shell. This vulnerability requires only local access and is trivially exploitable in environments where this software is deployed. An attacker can escalate to SYSTEM directly from the logon screen—without requiring valid credentials.
- Penetration testing
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CUPS Security Flaws
On 23rd September 2024, a zero-day vulnerability was highlighted by security researcher Simone Margaritelli in the Linux CUPS printing system, which gained widespread attention due to the unofficial CVSS severity rating of 9.9 allocated to it. Following the ever-growing attention and comparisons to catastrophic global security incidents such as Heartbleed and Log4J, further details emerged on the vulnerability, and the overall risk was found to be lower than first expected. However, the impact of a successful exploit is still agreed to be significant.
- Cyber Essentials
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The Importance of The Cyber Essentials Scheme
The Cyber Essentials Scheme is a UK-based certification program that aims to help organisations improve their cybersecurity posture and protect themselves from common cyber threats. The scheme covers five core pillars of security: secure configuration, boundary firewalls, access controls, patch management, and malware protection. By implementing these controls, organisations can reduce the risk and impact of cyber attacks, which affect 32% of UK businesses and cost around £736 million in 2021. The scheme also offers benefits such as enhanced market reputation, lower cyber insurance premiums, and compliance with government contracts. The Cyber Essentials Scheme is therefore an essential certification for any organisation operating in the UK, regardless of size or sector.
- Penetration testing
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The Overlooked Control: Cache-Control in Mobile App Security
In the realm of mobile application development, attention often gravitates towards high-profile security vulnerabilities like SQL injection, business logic flaws, or weak access controls. However, one crucial aspect that often slips under the radar is the proper implementation of cache-control settings, especially when handling Network API requests. While seemingly innocuous, neglecting cache control can open a Pandora's box of security risks, a fact often overshadowed by more sensational security findings.
- Penetration testing
- Red teaming
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Avoiding Microsoft OneNote attachments spreading malware on your network
OneNote is note-taking software, developed by Microsoft and is included in the default Office suite bundle. In recent years, OneNote files have become popular channels for attackers to distribute malware, given their common installation and Microsoft's organisational measures to block macros from running in Excel and Word.
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