Avast Software will pay a $16.5 million fine to settle a federal complaint accusing the antivirus vendor of collecting users’ browsing data over six years and selling it to advertising companies without their consent. In fact, Avast did all this…
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Daniel Stori’s ‘Rest Easy, Sysadmin’
<a class=” sqs-block-image-link ” href=”http://turnoff.us/geek/rest-easy-sysadmin/” rel=”noopener” target=”_blank”> <img alt=”” height=”967″ src=”https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5355d604e4b03c3e9896e131/0ba88a7d-f0a4-42bd-a6f0-e2e3431df3fd/good-night-sysadmin.png?format=1000w” width=”640″ /> </a><figcaption class=”image-caption-wrapper”> via the inimitable Daniel Stori at Turnoff.US. Permalink The post Daniel Stori’s ‘Rest Easy, Sysadmin’ appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed…
USENIX Security ’23 – Hui Peng, Zhihao Yao, Ardalan Amiri Sani, Dave (Jing) Tian, Mathias Payer – GLeeFuzz: Fuzzing WebGL Through Error Message Guided Mutation
Many thanks to USENIX for publishing their outstanding USENIX Security ’23 Presenter’s content, and the organizations strong commitment to Open Access. Originating from the conference’s events situated at the Anaheim Marriott; and via the organizations YouTube channel. Permalink The post…
Hackers Exploit ConnectWise Bugs to Deploy LockBit Ransomware
Cyberattacks exploiting critical vulnerabilities in ConnectWise’s remote monitoring and management (RMM) tool revealed this week have snowballed and some bad actors are using it to deploy LockBit ransomware, which was the target of a recent international law enforcement operation. The…
Securing Sensitive Information in Cloud Repositories
With the accelerating transition to cloud environments, securing sensitive information has emerged as a paramount concern. The post Securing Sensitive Information in Cloud Repositories appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard Read the original…
NSFOCUS Innovative DDoS Protection Technology Secures Your Network Perimeter
Cybersecurity is crucial for national security in the digital world, where major powers clash over their interests. However, technology also enables more sophisticated and harmful network attacks. One of the most common and dangerous types of attacks is distributed denial-of-service…
Organizations Unprepared to Face Cloud Security Threats
The Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) State of Security Remediation report underscored the difficult balancing act cloud security experts face. The post Organizations Unprepared to Face Cloud Security Threats appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security…
Cybersecurity’s Class Conundrum
Cybersecurity has a class conundrum, and the gap is only getting wider. The post Cybersecurity’s Class Conundrum appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard Read the original article: Cybersecurity’s Class Conundrum
USENIX Security ’23 – Junjie Wang, Zhiyi Zhang, Shuang Liu, Xiaoning Du, Junjie Chen – FuzzJIT: Oracle-Enhanced Fuzzing for JavaScript Engine JIT Compiler
Many thanks to USENIX for publishing their outstanding USENIX Security ’23 Presenter’s content, and the organizations strong commitment to Open Access. Originating from the conference’s events situated at the Anaheim Marriott; and via the organizations YouTube channel. Permalink The post…
Top Cyber Threats Automotive Dealerships Should Look Out For
Automotive dealerships are attractive targets for hackers. A combination of storing lots of sensitive customer data, handling large financial transactions, increased dependence on digital technologies and a perception of immature cybersecurity all combine to create a perception of dealerships as…
Randall Munroe’s XKCD ‘Crossword Constructors’
<a class=” sqs-block-image-link ” href=”https://xkcd.com/2896/” rel=”noopener” target=”_blank”> <img alt=”” height=”388″ src=”https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5355d604e4b03c3e9896e131/e901f497-7549-4bf5-8ff3-fee47c17c013/crossword_constructors.png?format=1000w” width=”285″ /> </a> The post Randall Munroe’s XKCD ‘Crossword Constructors’ appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard Read the original article: Randall Munroe’s…
PRC State Hacking: ‘Chinese Edward Snowden’ Spills I‑Soon Secrets in Huge Dump of TTPs
Underpaid, overworked and angry: Whistleblower in hacker contractor firm for Chinese government blows lid off tactics, techniques and procedures. The post PRC State Hacking: ‘Chinese Edward Snowden’ Spills I‑Soon Secrets in Huge Dump of TTPs appeared first on Security Boulevard.…
ConnectWise Says ScreenConnect Flaw Being Actively Exploited
Hackers are actively exploiting critical security flaws in ConnectWise’s remote desktop access tool just days after the software maker alerted customers of the vulnerabilities. ConnectWise learned of the bugs – tracked as CVE-2024-1709 (with the highest severity rating of 10)…
State Department Puts Up $10 Million for Info on LockBit Leaders
A day after U.S. and international law enforcement agencies disrupted the operations of notorious ransomware group LockBit, the State Department is offering up to $15 million in rewards for information about the gang’s leaders or its affiliates The bounties –…
TEGWAR, AI and the FTC – Gov’t Agency Warns of Deceptive AI Contract Language
Data collection and use policies need to be reexamined because of AI. The FTC is trying to address the issue. The post TEGWAR, AI and the FTC – Gov’t Agency Warns of Deceptive AI Contract Language appeared first on Security…
Techstrong Research: Navigating the Future of Security With Resilience
Techstrong Research explores what resilience and security look like for today’s innovative, flexible, digital organizations. The post Techstrong Research: Navigating the Future of Security With Resilience appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard Read…
TikTok safety for schools: K-12 best practices
Social media is a hot topic in the K-12 school system. Now, with the rise of TikTok, educators have an entirely new mess on their hands. With major data privacy and security implications, understanding TikTok is key to protecting your…
A Comprehensive Guide on GraphQL Testing
GraphQL has taken the API world by storm, offering flexibility and efficiency like never before. But with great power comes great responsibility, and ensuring your GraphQL API functions flawlessly is crucial. This comprehensive guide will equip you with the knowledge…
Cloud-Native Data Security Posture Management Deployments on AWS with Symmetry Systems
This blog originally appeared here: https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/apn/cloud-native-data-security-posture-management-deployments-on-aws-with-symmetry-systems/ With Amazon Web Services (AWS), you can manage the privacy of your data, control how it’s used, where it’s stored, who has access to it, and how it’s encrypted. Services such as AWS Identity and Access…
Frontline PCI-ASV Scanning Datasheet
Frontline PCI Pro™ treats compliance as a tiered, multi-layered comprehensive vulnerability management managed service. The post Frontline PCI-ASV Scanning Datasheet appeared first on Digital Defense. The post Frontline PCI-ASV Scanning Datasheet appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been…