In the last two years, the average organization’s cybersecurity program was prepared to defend preventively, or block, just 57% of the cyberattacks it encountered, according to Tenable. This means 43% of attacks launched against them are successful and must be…
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The perils of over-reliance on single cloud providers
The risk associated with dependence on a particular cloud provider for multiple business capabilities is in the top five emerging risks for organizations for the second consecutive quarter, according to a survey by Gartner. Emerging risks In September 2023, Gartner…
The role of Kubernetes in modern app management
Kubernetes, often abbreviated as K8s, is an open-source container orchestration platform that has redefined the way modern applications are developed, deployed, and managed. Born out of Google’s internal container orchestration system, Kubernetes has become the de facto standard for containerized…
Vendor Risk Management: Protecting Your Business’s Digital Borders
Third-party vendor risk management (TVRM) is a process that helps organizations identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with third-party vendors. It enables organizations to develop… The post Vendor Risk Management: Protecting Your Business’s Digital Borders appeared first on Security Zap.…
GamingMonk – 654,510 breached accounts
In December 2020, India’s "largest esports community" GamingMonk (since acquired by and redirected to MPL Esports), suffered a data breach. The incident exposed 655k unique email addresses along with names, usernames, phone numbers, dates of birth and bcrypt password hashes.…
DEF CON 31 – Patrick Wardle’s ‘Leveraging macOS Networking Frameworks to Heuristically Detect Malware’
Many thanks to DEF CON 31 for publishing their terrific DefCon Conference 31 presenters content. Originating from the conference events at Caesars Forum, Flamingo, Harrah’s and Linq in Las Vegas, Nevada; via the organizations YouTube channel. Permalink The post DEF…
Remember, Remember: Guy Fawkes and Cybersecurity
In the UK on November 5, we celebrate ‘Guy Fawkes Night’ or ‘Bonfire Night’ often with fireworks and bonfires. Yet, had Guy Fawkes and his conspirators succeeded with the Gunpowder Plot in 1605 to kill King James I and his…
US govt sanctioned a Russian woman for laundering virtual currency on behalf of threat actors
The Treasury Department sanctioned a Russian woman accused of laundering virtual currency on behalf of cybercriminals. The Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) on Friday sanctioned Ekaterina Zhdanova, a Russian national, for her role in laundering and…
Practical Routes to Healthy Culture
< article> The recent release of the Accelerate State of DevOps Report has once again highlighted the value of organizational culture. If you create a generative culture with high trust and low blame, you’ll receive a 30% boost to your…
Shimano Suffers Cyberattack: 4.5 Terabytes Company Data Breached
Shimano, the market-leading cycling component manufacturer, has been the subject of a ransomware attack that has affected 4.5 terabytes of important company data. The Japanese manufacturing has apparently been targeted by ransomware organization LockBit, who are threatening to expose the…
Google Introduces .ing Web Domains at a Hefty Cost
Google has announced that the.ing web domain is now available for users who want to spice up their URL. There are numerous approaches to creating a good website. Quality design, engaging content, and responsive customer service are all important…
Wearable Tech Evolution: Google Integrates Heart Rate Monitoring into ANC Earbuds
It has been made clear by Google that they have made rapid progress in developing technology that will allow users to make a significant upgrade to their existing true wireless earbuds. Wireless earbuds might be able to integrate heart…
China Sets Sights on ‘Unlawful’ Weather Stations in Spy Hunting Campaign
China is intensifying efforts to counter foreign espionage activities through a crackdown on weather stations believed to be spying for other countries. The Ministry of State Security, China’s civilian spy agency, announced the discovery of hundreds of illegal meteorological…
Nym’s Decentralized VPN: A Game-Changer for Online Privacy
Nym, a privacy technology company, is getting ready to introduce a decentralized VPN (Virtual Private Network) that aims to completely change how we safeguard our online data and preserve our privacy in a quickly changing digital environment where online privacy…
Security Affairs newsletter Round 444 by Pierluigi Paganini – INTERNATIONAL EDITION
A new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter arrived! Every week the best security articles from Security Affairs are free for you in your email box. Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including the international press. Kinsing…
Lazarus targets blockchain engineers with new KandyKorn macOS Malware
North Korea-linked Lazarus group is using new KandyKorn macOS Malware in attacks against blockchain engineers. North Korea-linked Lazarus APT group were spotted using new KandyKorn macOS malware in attacks against blockchain engineers, reported Elastic Security Labs. “KandyKorn is an advanced…
Apono Success Stories: Rho
Rho is an all-in-one finance platform that offers fully automated solutions for accounts payable, cards, expense management, and treasury. The Challenge: Flexible just-in-time access done right Rho operates in a market that is strongly regulated, and they were looking for…
DDoS Protection Solutions: Safeguarding Your Business in the Digital Age
Introduction to DDoS Threats An understanding of DDoS threats begins with understanding the basics of DDoS attacks. DDoS attacks are coordinated attempts to flood a network or service with excessive traffic, causing disruption or complete unavailability. Moreover, small businesses are…
Week in review: Exploited Citrix Bleed vulnerability, Atlassian patches critical Confluence bug
Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: AI threat landscape: Model theft and inference attacks emerge as top concerns In this Help Net Security interview, Guy Guzner, CEO at Savvy, discusses the…
User Convenience vs. Security: Striking the Perfect Balance
As organizations continue to grapple with how to provide users with the convenient access they desire while maintaining security requirements, it is important to consider… The post User Convenience vs. Security: Striking the Perfect Balance appeared first on Security Zap.…