In recent weeks, coincidentally, I’ve had several conversations that reminded me about the confusion related to “modern SOC.” Some of them were public (example and example), while others private. One particular person went on a quest through several “leading” companies’…
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The Endless Pursuit of the Ecosystem
It isn’t possible to fully understand the cybersecurity ecosystem, but it’s the only motivation you need to keep trying. The post The Endless Pursuit of the Ecosystem appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard…
Russian FSB Targets US and UK Politicians in Sneaky Spear-Phish Plan
TA446’s new TTPs: “Star Blizzard” FSB team called out by Five Eyes governments (again). The post Russian FSB Targets US and UK Politicians in Sneaky Spear-Phish Plan appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard…
Trojan Malware Hidden in Cracked macOS Software, Kaspersky Says
Newly discovered cracked applications being distributed by unauthorized websites are delivering Trojan-Proxy malware to macOS users who are looking for free or cheap versions of the software tools they want. The malware can be used by bad actors for a…
Fighting the Next Generation of Fraud
The introduction of generative AI has been a game changer for fraudsters, transforming ordinary schemes into highly sophisticated efforts. The post Fighting the Next Generation of Fraud appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard…
Identity Fraud Rises as E-Commerce, Payment Firms Targeted
Fraud incidents are on the rise, largely attributed to the surge in impersonation fraud and the accessibility of sophisticated attack methods and tools. The post Identity Fraud Rises as E-Commerce, Payment Firms Targeted appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article…
Importance of Web Application Security Testing: Exploring Vulnerabilities in Web Apps
Nearly 98% of web applications face vulnerabilities that could lead to malware infections, redirects to harmful sites, and other security risks. Protecting your data is paramount to shield your business from malicious intent. Web application security testing acts as a…
Preventing PII Leakage through Text Generation AI Systems
Do an online search for ways to bypass text generation AI security filters, and you will find page after page of real examples and recommendations on how one can trick them into giving you information that was supposed to be…
Welltok Data Breach: 8.5M US Patients’ Information Exposed
In a recent cybersecurity incident, Welltok, a leading healthcare Software as a Service (SaaS) provider, reported unauthorized access to its MOVEit Transfer server, affecting the personal information of approximately 8.5 million patients in the United States. Discovered on July 26,…
Eclypsium Helps Florida Law Enforcement Agencies Achieve CJIS Compliance
Recent Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) regulations have introduced stringent new rules that define how law enforcement agencies must protect criminal justice information (CJI). These changes require agencies to manage risk, vulnerabilities, and threats down to the firmware within their…
How Data Ingestion Works in SOAR
SOAR tools work as consolidation platforms for security alerts and incident response. Endpoint security tools, network security tools, email systems, and other tools collect logs, run detection rules and generate alerts. SOAR then ingests those alerts so teams can work…
DEF CON 31 – Dan Petro’s, David Vargas’ ‘Badge Of Shame Breaking Into Secure Facilities With OSDP’
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…
News alert: Reflectiz adds AI-powered capabilities to its Smart Alerting web threat management system
Tel Aviv, Israel, Dec. 7, 2023 — Reflectiz, a cybersecurity company specializing in continuous web threat management, proudly introduces a new AI-powered capability enhancing its Smart Alerting system. The new AI-powered insights enhances the Reflectiz Smart Alerting system by integrating…
MixModes Approach to Combating The Growing Threat of Identity-Based Attacks on Enterprise Organizations
According to recent studies, over 80% of data breaches are attributed to compromised credentials, highlighting the critical need for robust identity threat detection solutions. The post MixModes Approach to Combating The Growing Threat of Identity-Based Attacks on Enterprise Organizations appeared…
CISA to Developers: Adopt Memory Safe Programming Languages
Software makers need to embrace the growing number of newer programming languages that protect memory to reduce the number of security vulnerabilities in their products, according to cybersecurity agencies in the United States and other countries. The U.S. Cybersecurity and…
Lessons Learned: Five Cybersecurity Takeaways from 2023
After another (nearly) action-packed 12 months it’s time to take stock. There have been breaches galore, new cybersecurity mandates and regulations, fascinating data points and the emergence of some industry trends which will shape the future of IT. Here’s our…
Dragos Offers Free OT Security Tools to Small Utilities
Cybersecurity vendor Dragos will provide free operational technology (OT) security software to small water, electric, and natural gas providers, an offer that comes as critical infrastructure comes under increasing attack. The program initially will be available in the United States…
Concerned About Business Email Compromise? 4 Technologies That Can Help
Understanding the scope and impact of BEC is critical for any business that wants to protect itself from this insidious threat. The post Concerned About Business Email Compromise? 4 Technologies That Can Help appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article…
Developers behaving badly: Why holistic AppSec is key
A recent survey shows that untested software releases, rampant pushing of unvetted and uncontrolled AI-derived code, and bad developer security are all culminating to seriously expand security risks across software development. Add in the explosion of low-code/no-code development and economic…
In Pursuit of a Passwordless Future
The passwordless future feels close because we have the technology to do it, but progress will be slow as applications are migrated to adopt passwordless authentication. The post In Pursuit of a Passwordless Future appeared first on Security Boulevard. This…