Tj-actions Supply Chain Attack Traced Back to GitHub Token Compromise

Tj-actions Supply Chain Attack Traced Back to GitHub Token Compromise

A recent supply chain attack that compromised the popular tj-actions/changed-files GitHub action has left a trail of digital destruction, affecting 218 GitHub repositories. As investigators dig deeper, the origins of this sophisticated breach are slowly coming into focus, revealing both the initial compromise and the ultimate target. While the desired target was GitHub projects linked to Coinbase, a popular cryptocurrency exchange, the attack’s point of origin has been traced back to the theft of a…

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Chinese State Hackers Exploiting Newly Disclosed Ivanti Flaw

Chinese State Hackers Exploiting Newly Disclosed Ivanti Flaw

A Chinese state threat actor is actively exploiting a newly disclosed critical Ivanti vulnerability, according to Mandiant researchers. The suspected espionage actor has been targeting CVE-2025-22457, a buffer overflow vulnerability that can lead to attackers achieving remote code execution. The researchers have also observed the deployment of two-newly identified malware families by the group, tracked as UNC5221, following successful exploitation. A patch for CVE-2025-22457 was released on February 11, 2025, in Ivanti Connect Secure (ICS)…

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9 principles to improve IT supplier relationship management

9 principles to improve IT supplier relationship management

8. Ensure resource continuity One of the most common issues with IT supplier relationships and other partnerships is a lack of resource continuity, particularly when key individuals involved change. After all, with IT’s high turnover rate, personnel changes are inevitable in any supplier partnership. Provisions that ensure resource continuity, particularly regarding key personnel, will keep work flowing smoothly. “People will inevitably change over the course of your relationship with a supplier,” says George Nellist, director…

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Many CIOs operate within a culture of fear

Many CIOs operate within a culture of fear

A culture of fear is also linked to a relentless business environment, common in the IT industry, Yarotsky says. “When you use this fast pace for a long time, stress builds up, and the leadership team can become especially reactionary to bad news,” he says. “Eventually, a few incorrect words said in the wrong moment can create a precedent.” Such a culture often starts at the top, says Jack Allen, CEO and chief Salesforce architect…

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Cobas Asset Management moderniza su atención al cliente con un asistente virtual impulsado por IA

Cobas Asset Management moderniza su atención al cliente con un asistente virtual impulsado por IA

Cobas Asset Management ha puesto en marcha un nuevo proyecto con vistas a mejorar la experiencia de usuario en su web y en su área privada gracias a la incorporación de un asistente virtual. Este, según se ha dado a conocer por la entidad gestora de fondos de inversión, ha sido desarrollado por Integra Tecnología sobre la inteligencia artificial (IA) de IBM. La solución ofrece a los usuarios y a los inversores acceso inmediato a…

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Cómo empezar a desarrollar una estrategia equilibrada de gobernanza de la IA

Cómo empezar a desarrollar una estrategia equilibrada de gobernanza de la IA

Lo que puede ser obvio para los equipos de datos puede estar fuera de la vista y de la mente de las partes interesadas de la empresa. Heather Gentile, directora de gestión de productos de riesgo y cumplimiento de IA en IBM, sugiere reforzar que los resultados de un modelo son tan buenos como los datos en los que se basa y entrena. “La transparencia y la explicabilidad de la gobernanza también aceleran y escalan…

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Benchmarks Find ‘DeepSeek-V3-0324 Is More Vulnerable Than Qwen2.5-Max’ | TechRepublic

Benchmarks Find ‘DeepSeek-V3-0324 Is More Vulnerable Than Qwen2.5-Max’ | TechRepublic

With the latest stable release dated January 28, 2025, Qwen2.5-Max is classified as a Mixture-of-Experts (MoE) language model developed by Alibaba. Like other language models, Qwen2.5-Max is capable of generating text, understanding different languages, and performing advanced logic. According to recent benchmarks, it is also more secure than DeepSeek-V3-0324. Using Recon to scan for vulnerabilities A team of analysts with Protect AI, the company behind a red teaming and security vulnerability scanning tool known as…

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Windows 11 Forces Microsoft Account Sign In & Removes Bypass Trick Option | TechRepublic

Windows 11 Forces Microsoft Account Sign In & Removes Bypass Trick Option | TechRepublic

Microsoft is making it increasingly difficult to set up Windows 11 without signing into a Microsoft Account. A popular workaround that previously allowed users to bypass the mandatory login is being removed, effectively requiring an internet connection and Microsoft Account during the initial setup. Goodbye, bypass trick For years, Windows users who preferred local accounts — or simply didn’t want to link their PC to a Microsoft Account — relied on a simple command called…

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North Korean Hackers Disguised as IT Workers Targeting UK, European Companies

North Korean Hackers Disguised as IT Workers Targeting UK, European Companies

North Korean hackers who disguise themselves as IT workers are applying for work in the U.K., according to Google Threat Intelligence Group. Success in the U.S. is declining due to rising awareness of their tactics, indictments, and right-to-work verification challenges, prompting them to turn elsewhere. The attackers pose as legitimate remote workers, looking to generate revenue, access sensitive company data, or perform espionage operations through employment. Researchers observed them seeking out login credentials for job…

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Tripwire Patch Priority Index for March 2025

Tripwire Patch Priority Index for March 2025

Tripwire’s March 2025 Patch Priority Index (PPI) brings together important vulnerabilities for Microsoft and Google. Up first on the list are patches for Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) and Google Chromium that resolve spoofing, out of bounds read, use after free, and other vulnerabilities. Next on the list are patches for Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, and Access. These patches resolve 12 remote code execution vulnerabilities. Next are patches that affect components of the core Windows operating system….

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