Category: Security Boulevard

Tips for Cybersecurity Awareness Month

As the threat landscape continues to evolve, businesses must understand the specific cybersecurity risks they face and take proactive measures to protect themselves. One of the most significant challenges in cybersecurity is the increasing diversity of threats and the need…

Akamai Embeds API Security Connector in CDN Platform

Akamai Technologies has made available at no extra cost a connector that makes it simpler for cybersecurity teams to discover application programming interfaces (APIs) that organizations have exposed via its content delivery network (CDN). The post Akamai Embeds API Security…

Critical Skills Gap in AI, Cloud Security

There is a growing disconnect between the increasing sophistication of cybersecurity threats and the preparedness of IT teams to combat them, according to an O’Reilly study of more than 1300 IT professionals. The post Critical Skills Gap in AI, Cloud…

How to Prepare Identity Stack to Adopt the Zero-Trust Model

The zero-trust model demands robust identity security, which needs continuous verification of individuals and systems. The post How to Prepare Identity Stack to Adopt the Zero-Trust Model appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard…

Learning from the NASCIO Annual Conference 2024

The National Association of State CIOs (NASCIO) held its annual conference in New Orleans, La., this past week. Here are some of the highlights, along with some thoughts about what the future holds for state CIOs. The post Learning from…

ARTEMIS: Adaptive Bitrate Ladder Optimization for Live Video Streaming

Authors/Presenters:Farzad Tashtarian, Abdelhak Bentaleb, Hadi Amirpour, Sergey Gorinsky, Junchen Jiang, Hermann Hellwagner, Christian Timmerer Our sincere thanks to USENIX, and the Presenters & Authors for publishing their superb 21st USENIX Symposium on Networked Systems Design and Implementation (NSDI ’24) content,…

Randall Munroe’s XKCD ‘Ingredientsl’

<a class=” sqs-block-image-link ” href=”https://xkcd.com/2993/” rel=”noopener” target=”_blank”> <img alt=”” height=”473″ src=”https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5355d604e4b03c3e9896e131/f7b8805a-54fb-4064-991f-a7ab3addc7df/ingredients.png?format=1000w” width=”417″ /> </a><figcaption class=”image-caption-wrapper”> via the comic humor & dry wit of Randall Munroe, creator of XKCD Permalink The post Randall Munroe’s XKCD ‘Ingredientsl’ appeared first on Security Boulevard.…

Biggest Ever DDoS is Threat to OT Critical Infrastructure

Egyptian River Floods: Operational technology (OT) targeted in “world record” 3.8 Tb/s distributed denial of service (DDoS). The post Biggest Ever DDoS is Threat to OT Critical Infrastructure appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security…

Fake Trading Apps for Android, iOS Lead to Pig Butchering Scam

In a pig butchering scam, fake trading apps first available on Google and Apple apps stores and later on phishing download sites lured victims into depositing money into fraudulent accounts, which was then stolen, according to a report from Group-IB.…

The secret to secure DNS? It’s all in the policies

Following our recent investigations into the dangers of subdomain hijacking, we caught up with Prudence Malinki, Head of Industry Relations at Markmonitor, for some wise words of advice on the role policy can play in ensuring your DNS is secure.…

Iranian APT Facilitating Remote Access To Target Networks

As per recent reports, an Iranian Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) hacker is now playing a facilitator role in aiding remote access to target networks. The Iranian APT hacker is believed to have affiliations with the Ministry of Intelligence and Security…

CentOS vs Ubuntu: Enterprise Linux Comparison

The choice between CentOS vs Ubuntu depends on your specific needs: stability, support, security, and software ecosystem. While Ubuntu receives official support from Canonical, the last supported version of CentOS Linux, CentOS 7, reached end of life on June 30,…

Exposing the Credential Stuffing Ecosystem

Through our infiltration of the credential stuffing ecosystem, we reveal how various individuals collaborate to execute attacks and expose vulnerabilities for profit. The post Exposing the Credential Stuffing Ecosystem appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from…

Daniel Stori’s Turnoff.US: ‘Terminal Password Typing’

<a class=” sqs-block-image-link ” href=”https://turnoff.us/geek/terminal-password-typing/” rel=”noopener” target=”_blank”> <img alt=”” height=”875″ src=”https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5355d604e4b03c3e9896e131/08516a7b-0a01-41c7-bd85-f260ab38759a/Terminal+Mistake+1%2C2.png?format=1000w” width=”606″ /> </a><figcaption class=”image-caption-wrapper”> via the inimitable Daniel Stori at Turnoff.US! Permalink The post Daniel Stori’s Turnoff.US: ‘Terminal Password Typing’ appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been…

How Snoozing on Cybersecurity Fails Modern Businesses

The post How Snoozing on Cybersecurity Fails Modern Businesses appeared first on Votiro. The post How Snoozing on Cybersecurity Fails Modern Businesses appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard Read the original article: How…

Virtual Patching: A Proactive Approach to API Security

In the API-driven world of modern enterprises, security vulnerabilities such as Broken Object Level Authorization (BOLA) represent one of the more insidious threats. These weaknesses are often exploited by attackers through bot-driven automation and can lead to data breaches and…

2024’s Best Open Source Cybersecurity Tools

There’s a prevailing myth that top-notch security solutions must come with a hefty price tag. Yet, this isn’t necessarily the case. Open-source tools are potent allies in the fight against cyber threats. They offer robust functionality without the associated costs…

SSPM: A Better Way to Secure SaaS Applications

As organizations continue to adopt more SaaS applications, the need for comprehensive security solutions will only grow. The post SSPM: A Better Way to Secure SaaS Applications  appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard…

US and Other Countries Outline Principles for Securing OT

US security agencies and international counterparts list six principles critical infrastructure organizations should hold onto to ensure their OT environments are protected against the rising tide of cyberthreats coming their way. The post US and Other Countries Outline Principles for…

Average CISO Compensation Tops $500K

Despite slower hiring trends and tighter budgets, chief information security officer (CISO) compensation continues to rise, with the average U.S.-based CISO earning $565K, and top earners exceeding $1 million. The post Average CISO Compensation Tops $500K appeared first on Security…

Addressing Git Vulnerabilities in Ubuntu 18.04 and 16.04

Canonical has released security updates for Ubuntu 16.04 ESM and Ubuntu 18.04 ESM to address multiple vulnerabilities in Git, a powerful and widely-used distributed version control system. These vulnerabilities may allow malicious attackers to overwrite files outside the repository, inject…

What Happens After p=Reject: Beyond the DMARC Golden Standard

Reaching p=reject does not mean your DMARC management … The post What Happens After p=Reject: Beyond the DMARC Golden Standard  appeared first on EasyDMARC. The post What Happens After p=Reject: Beyond the DMARC Golden Standard  appeared first on Security Boulevard.…

Microsoft Alert: New INC Ransomware Targets US Healthcare

As per a recent Microsoft alert, a threat actor with malicious financial motives has been observed leveraging a new INC ransomware strain to target the health sector in the United States (US). In this article, we’ll dive into the details…

Cybersecurity Professionals Operate Under Increased Stress Levels

Cybersecurity professionals are facing increasing levels of stress, with 66% reporting that their roles have become more demanding over the past five years, according to a report from ISACA. The post Cybersecurity Professionals Operate Under Increased Stress Levels appeared first…

How to Build a SOAR Playbook: Start with the Artifacts

Simplify SOAR playbook development with an artifact-based approach. Learn to integrate tools, categorize commands, map key artifacts, and build effective playbook stages. The post How to Build a SOAR Playbook: Start with the Artifacts appeared first on D3 Security. The…

Dotnet Source Generators in 2024 Part 1: Getting Started

Introduction In this blog post, we will cover the basics of a source generator, the major types involved, some common issues you might encounter, how to properly log those issues, and how to fix them. Source Generators have existed since .NET 5…

API Gateways and API Protection: What’s the Difference?

Modern businesses are increasingly reliant on APIs. They are the building blocks facilitating data exchange and communication between disparate systems. Because of their prevalence and importance, they are also under attack by actors exploiting vulnerabilities and misconfigurations.  Unauthorized access, data…

Five Eyes Agencies Put Focus on Active Directory Threats

The U.S. and its Five Eyes alliance partners are warning enterprises techniques threat actors use to target Microsoft’s Active Directory and ways that they can detect and mitigate such attacks. The post Five Eyes Agencies Put Focus on Active Directory…

GitLab Patches: Severe SAML Authentication Bypass Flaw Fixed

A critical SAML authentication bypass flaw was recently identified in GitLab’s Community Edition (CE) and Enterprise Edition (EE). As of now, GitLab patches aiming to fix the flaw have been released; however, if the fixes had not been released, potential…

CISA and FBI Issue Alert on XSS Vulnerabilities

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities continue to be a major concern in today’s software landscape, despite being preventable. CISA and FBI have issued a Secure by Design alert to reduce the prevalence of these vulnerabilities. While XSS attacks have been around…

Microsoft Readies a More Secure Recall Feature for Release

After putting its controversial AI-based Recall feature on hold in June, Microsoft rearchitected many of its features to address the security and privacy concerns that users and experts raised and will release it for the upcoming Windows Copilot+ PCs. The…

Storm-0501 Gang Targets US Hybrid Clouds with Ransomware

The financially motivated Storm-0501 threat group is attacking hybrid cloud environments in the United States by compromising on-prem systems first and moving laterally into the cloud, stealing data and credentials and dropping the Embargo ransomware along the way, Microsoft says.…

Randall Munroe’s XKCD ‘Late Cenozoic’

<a class=” sqs-block-image-link ” href=”https://xkcd.com/2990/” rel=”noopener” target=”_blank”> <img alt=”” height=”396″ src=”https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5355d604e4b03c3e9896e131/9f8bca17-fe9e-4ca5-a48e-cc0f8aeb6e97/late_cenozoic.png?format=1000w” width=”303″ /> </a><figcaption class=”image-caption-wrapper”> via the comic humor & dry wit of Randall Munroe, creator of XKCD The post Randall Munroe’s XKCD ‘Late Cenozoic’ appeared first on Security Boulevard.…

Kia’s Huge Security Hole: FIXED (Finally)

Connected cars considered crud: Kia promises bug never exploited. But even 10-year-old cars were vulnerable. The post Kia’s Huge Security Hole: FIXED (Finally) appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard Read the original article:…

Barracuda SPF and DKIM Configuration: Step By Step

This instructional article will demonstrate the Barracuda configuration … The post Barracuda SPF and DKIM Configuration: Step By Step appeared first on EasyDMARC. The post Barracuda SPF and DKIM Configuration: Step By Step appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article…

Avanan’s SPF and DKIM configuration: Step By Step Guideline

Avanan is a complete email security gateway that … The post Avanan’s SPF and DKIM configuration: Step By Step Guideline appeared first on EasyDMARC. The post Avanan’s SPF and DKIM configuration: Step By Step Guideline appeared first on Security Boulevard.…

The Path of Least Resistance to Privileged Access Management

Understand the overarching value of PAM, the use cases, the types of systems and how users will benefit from it, including proper contingency plans.  The post The Path of Least Resistance to Privileged Access Management appeared first on Security Boulevard.…

Escape vs Salt Security

Discover why Escape is a better API security solution. The post Escape vs Salt Security appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard Read the original article: Escape vs Salt Security

Over 300,000! GorillaBot: The New King of DDoS Attacks

Overview In September 2024, NSFOCUS Global Threat Hunting System monitored a new botnet family calling itself Gorilla Botnet entering an unusually active state. Between September 4 and September 27, it issued over 300,000 attack commands, with a shocking attack density.…

USENIX NSDI ’24 – SwiftPaxos: Fast Geo-Replicated State Machines

Authors/Presenters:Fedor Ryabinin, Alexey Gotsman, Pierre Sutra Our sincere thanks to USENIX, and the Presenters & Authors for publishing their superb 21st USENIX Symposium on Networked Systems Design and Implementation (NSDI ’24) content, placing the organizations enduring commitment to Open Access…

Locked In – The Cybersecurity Event of the Year

  This is how to redefine CISO events! I had a spectacular time at the “Locked In — The Cybersecurity Event of the Year!” Organized by Rinki Sethi and Lucas Moody, it was nothing short of epic! Forget long boring sessions and…

When Innovation Outpaces Financial Services Cybersecurity

Financial services face growing risks from shadow IT and SaaS usage. Learn how SaaS identity risk management helps secure data and ensure regulatory compliance. The post When Innovation Outpaces Financial Services Cybersecurity appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has…

Unlocking Deeper Visibility and Control Over SaaS Risks

Discover how to mitigate SaaS risks like shadow SaaS and unmanaged identities with Grip Extend, an advanced suite of features powered by a browser extension. The post Unlocking Deeper Visibility and Control Over SaaS Risks appeared first on Security Boulevard.…

The Kaseya Advantage: 10 Years and $12B in the Making

In today’s rapidly evolving IT and security management landscape, competitive advantage is an MSP’s golden ticket to success. That’s whyRead More The post The Kaseya Advantage: 10 Years and $12B in the Making appeared first on Kaseya. The post The…

Enhancing Cybersecurity Post-Breach: A Comprehensive Guide

Enhance cybersecurity post-breach with 7 strategies using NodeZero™ for continuous testing, threat detection, and improved defenses for lasting protection. The post Enhancing Cybersecurity Post-Breach: A Comprehensive Guide appeared first on Horizon3.ai. The post Enhancing Cybersecurity Post-Breach: A Comprehensive Guide appeared…

Daniel Stori’s Turnoff US: ‘Disney Buys Linux’

<a class=” sqs-block-image-link ” href=”https://turnoff.us/geek/disney-buys-linux/” rel=”noopener” target=”_blank”> <img alt=”” height=”794″ src=”https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5355d604e4b03c3e9896e131/e20a245d-79fa-4ce8-af27-3729fabf563c/disney-buys-linux.png?format=1000w” width=”640″ /> </a> <a class=” sqs-block-image-link ” href=”https://turnoff.us/geek/disney-buys-linux/” rel=”noopener” target=”_blank”> <img alt=”” height=”480″ src=”https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5355d604e4b03c3e9896e131/b23d4d3c-eead-4e38-935e-9b2c5501ff31/disney-buys-linux-2.png?format=1000w” width=”640″ /> </a> Permalink The post Daniel Stori’s Turnoff US: ‘Disney Buys Linux’ appeared first…

Daniel Stori’s Turnoff.US: ‘’

<a class=” sqs-block-image-link ” href=”https://turnoff.us/geek/linux-master-hero/” rel=”noopener” target=”_blank”> <img alt=”” height=”1034″ src=”https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5355d604e4b03c3e9896e131/6313e1ed-647a-424b-9891-51de81ef9934/linux-master-hero.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 Turnoff.US: ‘’ appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from…

Daniel Stori’s Turnoff.US: ‘Disney Buys Linux’

<a class=” sqs-block-image-link ” href=”https://turnoff.us/geek/disney-buys-linux/” rel=”noopener” target=”_blank”> <img alt=”” height=”794″ src=”https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5355d604e4b03c3e9896e131/9fbd0e78-2006-4dd6-9938-00d34183b7ba/disney-buys-linux1.png?format=1000w” width=”640″ /> </a><figcaption class=”image-caption-wrapper”> via the inimitable Daniel Stori at Turnoff.US! Take a moment and go to Daniel’ Stori’ terrific site – Turnoff.us – to view the bonus panel!…

Top 6 Cloud Security Threats to Watch Out For

An outline of the six most significant cloud security threats facing your organization and tips for reducing your exposure and strengthening defenses. The post Top 6 Cloud Security Threats to Watch Out For appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article…

Are You Sabotaging Your Cybersecurity Posture?

By investing in robust ITDR solutions and avoiding the common pitfalls of underfunding, over-relying on single solutions and chasing trends, organizations have the power to stop potentially devastating data breaches in their tracks. The post Are You Sabotaging Your Cybersecurity…

The Return of the Laptop From Hell

California court refuses to dismiss computer crime charges against an entity that analyzed Hunter Biden’s laptop. The post The Return of the Laptop From Hell appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard Read the…

Security Professionals Cite AI as Top Security Risk

Artificial intelligence (AI) is emerging as a top concern in the cybersecurity world, with 48% of respondents identifying it as the most significant security risk facing their organizations, according to a HackerOne survey of 500 security professionals. The post Security…

Anton’s Security Blog Quarterly Q3 2024

Amazingly, Medium has fixed the stats so my blog/podcast quarterly is back to life. As before, this covers both Anton on Security and my posts from Google Cloud blog, and our Cloud Security Podcast (subscribe). Dall-E via Copilot, prompt “security…

New Threats in Cybersecurity: September 2024 CVE Roundup

Keep Your Organization Safe with Up-to-Date CVE Information  The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) continues to identify critical cybersecurity vulnerabilities that require immediate action via reports from its National Vulnerability Database (NVD). These reports clarify the ongoing risks…

Randall Munroe’s XKCD ‘Physics Lab Thermostat’

<a class=” sqs-block-image-link ” href=”https://xkcd.com/2989/” rel=”noopener” target=”_blank”> <img alt=”” height=”296″ src=”https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5355d604e4b03c3e9896e131/633c5973-baf4-4775-b0b8-ac50b479d329/physics_lab_thermostat.png?format=1000w” width=”264″ /> </a><figcaption class=”image-caption-wrapper”> via the comic humor & dry wit of Randall Munroe, creator of XKCD Permalink The post Randall Munroe’s XKCD ‘Physics Lab Thermostat’ appeared first on…

Decoding the Pentesting Process: A Step-by-Step Guide

In this cyber world, data protection is a main goal for every organization. In India, corporations spend an average of $2.8 million annually on cyber security. According to the ETCISO… The post Decoding the Pentesting Process: A Step-by-Step Guide appeared…

China-Backed Salt Typhoon Targets U.S. Internet Providers: Report

A threat group called Salt Typhoon has infiltrated U.S. ISP networks to collect sensitive information and launch cyberattacks, joining Volt Typhoon and Flax Typhoon as China-backed hackers that are establishing persistence in the IT infrastructures of critical infrastructure organizations. The…

CISOs: The one question your board will NEVER ask you

When was the last time your board asked, “How many vulnerabilities were patched last week?” They didn’t—and they won’t. What they care about is the impact of those vulnerabilities and exposure on the business. They want to know if the…

Q&A With Axiad’s New CFO: Brian Szeto

Background & Role Earlier this month, we announced Brian Szeto as our new CFO. With… The post Q&A With Axiad’s New CFO: Brian Szeto appeared first on Axiad. The post Q&A With Axiad’s New CFO: Brian Szeto appeared first on…

Choosing the Best Data Anonymization Tools: A Guide for Secure DevOps

When handling sensitive data in today’s regulatory landscape, especially in industries like finance, healthcare, and telecommunications, selecting the right data anonymization tool is crucial. Whether you’re working on development, testing, or analytics, it’s essential to ensure that your data remains…

The Strategic Impact of Mastercard’s Recorded Future Acquisition

How Mastercard’s acquisition of Recorded Future connects the past, present, and future (no pun intended) of the cybersecurity industry. The post The Strategic Impact of Mastercard’s Recorded Future Acquisition appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from…

Simplifying SOAR Maintenance with D3’s Dynamic Data Normalization

Learn how D3’s normalized data ingestion simplifies playbooks, streamlines workflows, and reduces engineering support for SOAR maintenance. The post Simplifying SOAR Maintenance with D3’s Dynamic Data Normalization appeared first on D3 Security. The post Simplifying SOAR Maintenance with D3’s Dynamic…