The stakes have rarely been higher. As cybersecurity experts make their way to the one-armed bandits and scorching heat in Las Vegas for Black Hat USA 2024 next week, the specter of the CrowdStrike Inc. debacle looms large. More than…
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Cyberse and the Marketplace Era of Cybersecurity Purchasing
The marketplace era of cybersecurity purchasing is arriving before our eyes. Cyberse is a new startup leading the way. The post Cyberse and the Marketplace Era of Cybersecurity Purchasing appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from…
Data Breaches for the Month July 2024
Every month, we witness a significant rise in data breaches. Over the past six months, India has experienced a surge in cyber-attacks, with 388 data breaches, 107 data leaks, and… The post Data Breaches for the Month July 2024 appeared…
Tenable Considering a Potential Sale: Report
Tenable reportedly is exploring a potential sale that would add to the growing consolidation in a cybersecurity market that is seeing new innovations in cyber-defenses as the threat of cyberattacks grows. The post Tenable Considering a Potential Sale: Report appeared…
Top CVEs of July 2024: Key Vulnerabilities and Mitigations
July 2024 has surfaced a series of significant vulnerabilities that could compromise the security of many organizations. From Bamboo Data Center flaws to critical issues in ServiceNow, these vulnerabilities present… The post Top CVEs of July 2024: Key Vulnerabilities and…
How Bots and AI are Fueling Disinformation
The rise of advanced AI and large language models has fundamentally altered the landscape of disinformation. The post How Bots and AI are Fueling Disinformation appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard Read the…
From Geopolitics to Boardrooms: The Impact of the Kaspersky Ban
On the heels of the recent U.S. ban on Kaspersky antivirus software, it was expected that Kaspersky would begin to remove resources in the U.S. However, few expected them to lay off all the U.S.-employee base with such efficiency. The…
Email Attacks Surge, Ransomware Threat Remains Elevated
There has been a dramatic rise in email attacks and ransomware incidents, with an Acronis report noting a staggering 293% increase in email attacks in the first half of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023. The post Email…
IBM: Cost of Data Breach on Average Reaches $4.9 Million
An IBM analysis of 604 organizations published today finds the average cost of each breach, including lost revenue, has now reached $4.9 million. The post IBM: Cost of Data Breach on Average Reaches $4.9 Million appeared first on Security Boulevard.…
If You are Reachable, You Are Breachable, and Firewalls & VPNs are the Front Door
Firewalls and VPN appliances are critical gateways. Like all on-prem systems, a vulnerability can lead to a compromise that is used to open the door for attackers. The post If You are Reachable, You Are Breachable, and Firewalls & VPNs…
NSFOCUS RSAS New Features Unleashed
NSFOCUS Remote Security Assessment Security (RSAS) is a specialized, all-encompassing vulnerability scanner tailored for clients performing security assessments. It is adept at swiftly identifying a full spectrum of weaknesses within network systems. NSFOCUS RSAS is not just a scanning tool;…
ThreatLabz Ransomware Report: Unveiling a $75M Ransom Payout Amid Rising Attacks
Ransomware has been a daunting threat to organizations worldwide for decades. Recent trends show that ransomware attacks continue to grow more advanced and persistent. It’s become increasingly clear that no one is spared as cybercriminals carry out attacks that even…
Proofpoint Platform Exploited to Send Millions of Spoofed Phishing Emails
A hacker exploited a misconfiguration in Proofpoint’s email protection platform to send millions of spoofed phishing emails from companies like IBM, Nike, and Disney looking to steal money and credit card information from victims. The post Proofpoint Platform Exploited to…
NTLM Deprecation is Giving Us XP EOL Flashbacks: Are You Protected?
Microsoft recently announced the deprecation of NTLM protocol for Windows client. This falls in line with Microsoft’s encouragement to move away from NTLM due to the security risks it introduces – and acts as a wakeup call that maintaining NTLM usage…
Ransomware actors pivot away from major brands in Q2 2024
Unaffiliated ‘lone wolf’ threat actors carry out a greater share of attacks as they attempt to obfuscate their identity in Q2 2024. The post Ransomware actors pivot away from major brands in Q2 2024 appeared first on Security Boulevard. This…
Extending Resilience: Reducing Stress and Burnout for Cybersecurity Teams
Resilience is now the prevailing ethos and strategy for cybersecurity programs. This idea is typified by the axioms, “assume breach,” or “not if, but when.” Cybersecurity’s journey to a resilience model makes perfect sense against the evolution of networking and…
Fortanix Extends Encyption Key Discovery to On-Premises IT Platforms
Fortanix today extended the reach of its ability to discover encryption keys to on-premises IT environments to enable organizations to more comprehensively manage risks. The post Fortanix Extends Encyption Key Discovery to On-Premises IT Platforms appeared first on Security Boulevard.…
OCI Customers Can Now Externally Manage Encryption Keys from a Cloud-Based Service
OCI Customers Can Now Externally Manage Encryption Keys from a Cloud-Based Service madhav Tue, 07/30/2024 – 10:20 < div> Oracle stands apart by offering a comprehensive suite of services across all its cloud delivery models, from Oracle Alloy and Dedicated…
Ubuntu Fixes Two OpenVPN Vulnerabilities
Two vulnerabilities were discovered in openvpn, a virtual private network software which could keep the closing session active or result in denial of service. Canonical released security updates to address these vulnerabilities in affected Ubuntu releases. These include Ubuntu 24.04…
Report: An 18% Increase in Ransomware Attacks Includes $75M Payment
A report published today by Zscaler finds an 18% increase in ransomware attacks, including one that involved a record $75 million payment that appears to have been made to the Dark Angels ransomware group. The post Report: An 18% Increase…