Category: Security Boulevard

CISA Alert: GitLab Password Exploit – Act Now For Protection

In the realm of cybersecurity, vigilance is paramount. Recently, the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) flagged a critical vulnerability in GitLab, a popular platform for collaborative software development. This GitLab password exploit tracked as CVE-2023-7028, has been actively…

How an Intrusion Detection System Can Ensure End-User Security

It’s never been more important for businesses to invest in the best security measures available to them. Hackers and cybercriminals are constantly attempting to attack organizations and access their data. What’s more, cyber attacks are becoming increasingly sophisticated and new…

Thunderbird Vulnerabilities Fixed in Ubuntu and Debian

In recent Ubuntu and Debian security updates, several vulnerabilities have been addressed in Thunderbird, the popular open-source mail and newsgroup client. Attackers could use these vulnerabilities to cause a denial of service, execute arbitrary code, or disclose sensitive information. The…

What is a POAM

If you’re a defense contractor and need to comply with NIST 800-171, then you need to know about System Security Plans (SSPs) and Plans of Actions & Milestones (POAMs). SSPs document how your organization meets NIST 800-171’s 110 controls. Check…

CAPTCHA Farms Can’t Sneak Past DataDome

CAPTCHA farms easily bypass basic CAPTCHAs across the internet. Learn how DataDome’s sophisticated protection detects and stops bypassed CAPTCHA challenges in their tracks. The post CAPTCHA Farms Can’t Sneak Past DataDome appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been…

Reverse Engineering Electron Apps to Discover APIs

Learn how to reverse engineer an Electron app to find artifacts like source code and API endpoints, and capture live traffic with Burp Suite. The post Reverse Engineering Electron Apps to Discover APIs appeared first on Dana Epp’s Blog. The…

Agent-Based vs Agentless File Integrity Monitoring: Which is Best?

Compliance and information security risk mitigation are a 24/7/365 business. The 2024 Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report indicates a substantial 180% increase in the exploitation of vulnerabilities since 2023. Organizations that develop a comprehensive approach to information security can not…

ReversingLabs Search Extension for Splunk Enterprise

ReversingLabs has released a new application for Splunk users to enhance their data using ReversingLabs APIs. This application is titled “ReversingLabs Search Extension for Splunk Enterprise,” and it  replaces the earlier “ReversingLabs External Lookup for Splunk.” The latest release significantly…

What are OAuth Tokens, and why are they important to Secure?

What are OAuth Tokens?  OAuth (Open Authorization) Tokens are Non-Human Identities that work as a secure authentication mechanism. They delegate access to third parties or external apps without exposing your environment’s sensitive credentials.  Organizations that rely on third-party applications and…

What are Service Accounts, and why are they Important to Secure?

What are Service Accounts? Service Accounts are Non-Human Identity accounts used by machines or apps to communicate with one another within a system, unlike user or human accounts. Service Accounts, using machine credentials, provide privileged identities and permissions for applications,…