The cybersecurity landscape is evolving at an unprecedented pace, driven by rapid technological advancements and increasingly sophisticated cyber threats. What was sufficient yesterday, will be lacking for tomorrow. Organizations must stay ahead of these changes to protect their assets and…
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Axiad Takes a Leading Role in Microsoft’s FIDO Provisioning API Upgrade
At Axiad, we said a year ago that FIDO passkeys would likely become the gold… The post Axiad Takes a Leading Role in Microsoft’s FIDO Provisioning API Upgrade appeared first on Axiad. The post Axiad Takes a Leading Role in…
Navigating PCI DSS 4.0: Insights from Industry Experts on Client-Side Security
With the March 2025 PCI DSS 4.0 deadline looming, organizations face new challenges, particularly in securing against eSkimming threats. At a recent Source Defense roundtable, industry experts shared crucial insights on navigating these changes. Learn how to prepare for compliance…
DoJ Files Complaint Against Georgia Tech Under False Claims Act
Massive Financial Repercussions Anticipated for Cybersecurity Violations The post DoJ Files Complaint Against Georgia Tech Under False Claims Act appeared first on PreVeil. The post DoJ Files Complaint Against Georgia Tech Under False Claims Act appeared first on Security Boulevard.…
Getting Started With SPIFFE For Multi-Cloud Secure Workload Authentication
SPIFFE stands for Secure Production Identity Framework for Everyone, and aims to replace single-factor access credentials with a highly scalable identity solution. This blog post provides some practical applications of SPIFFE in real-world environments. The post Getting Started With SPIFFE…
Miggio Uncovers AWS Load Balancer Security Flaw
Miggio has discovered a configuration-based vulnerability that enables cybercriminals to bypass authentication and authorization services provided by the Application Load Balancer (ALB) from Amazon Web Services (AWS) that could affect more than 15,000 potentially vulnerable applications. The post Miggio Uncovers…
Guest Essay: The urgent need to improve firmware security — especially in OT and IoT routers
As our world becomes increasingly interconnected, the security of Operational Technology (OT) and Internet of Things (IoT) devices is more critical than ever. New findings from Forescout – Vedere Labs, the industry leader in device intelligence, and Finite State… (more…)…
Event Logging Key to Detecting LOTL Attacks, Security Agencies Say
A report by CISA, the FBI, the NSA, and international agencies lay out the argument that event logging tools help enterprises better detect attacks that rely on LOTL techniques used by threat groups to evade security protections during an attack.…
Secure Web Gateway Vulnerabilities Exposed: SquareX’s Research Stirs the Industry
Vivek Ramachandran, Founder & CEO of SquareX, at DEF CON Main Stage. At DEF CON 32 this year, SquareX presented compelling research that revealed the shortcomings of Secure Web Gateways (SWG) in protecting the browser and demonstrated 30+ foolproof methods to…
Beyond CVSS: Advanced Vulnerability Prioritization Strategies for Modern Threats
The sheer volume of vulnerabilities discovered each year—combined with limited time and resources—demands a more sophisticated strategy for prioritization. While the Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) has long been the industry standard for assessing the severity of vulnerabilities, it has…
USENIX Security ’23 – TRust: A Compilation Framework For In-Process Isolation To Protect Safe Rust Against Untrusted Code
Authors/Presenters:Inyoung Bang and Martin Kayondo, Seoul National University; Hyungon Moon, UNIST (Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology); Yunheung Paek, Seoul National University Many thanks to USENIX for publishing their outstanding USENIX Security ’23 Presenter’s content, and the organizations strong…
Enhancing School Safety with Cloud Monitor: A Powerful Cyber Safety Protection Tool
As the back-to-school season begins, K-12 tech leaders face many cybersecurity and safety challenges. To help smooth the transition to a secure start to the 2024-2025 school year, we recently hosted a webinar featuring Samuel Hoch, the Technology Director at…
Audit: FBI is Losing Track of Storage Devices Holding Sensitive Data
DOJ inspectors have found the FBI is not labeling hard drives and other storage devices holding sensitive that are slated for destruction, making them hard to track, and that boxes of them can sit in a poorly secured facility for…
Identities Aren’t for Sale: TSA Biometrics Technology and the Need for Consumer Consent
Earlier this summer, over a dozen bipartisan senators signed an amendment to the FAA reauthorization bill, calling for a pause on additional rollout of the TSA’s facial recognition technology until the program has been reviewed and approved by Congress. Though…
Pig Butchering at Heart of Bank Failure — CEO Gets 24 Years in Jail
Oink, oink, FAIL—you’re in jail: Kansas bank chief exec Shan Hanes stole money from investors, a church and others to buy cryptocurrency to feed a scam. The post Pig Butchering at Heart of Bank Failure — CEO Gets 24 Years…
Pool Your Cybersecurity Resources to Build the Perfect Security Ecosystem
Implementing shared threat intelligence across an alliance of cybersecurity experts creates a more robust security approach. The post Pool Your Cybersecurity Resources to Build the Perfect Security Ecosystem appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security…
Escape vs Rapid7
Discover why Escape is a better API security solution. The post Escape vs Rapid7 appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard Read the original article: Escape vs Rapid7
BlackSuit Ransomware Threat Actors Demand Up To $500 Million
According to an updated advisory from the United States (US) Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the BlackSuit ransomware strain is known to have had demands totaling up to $500 million in payments. In…
The Risks of Running an End Of Life OS – And How To Manage It
EOL operating systems no longer receive critical security updates, leaving them highly vulnerable to evolving cybersecurity threats. End-of-life OSs often struggle to run modern software and hardware, resulting in compatibility issues, reduced performance, and lower productivity. Organizations using EOL systems…
Cyber Resilience Lacking, Organizations Overconfident
There are significant gaps in cyber resilience, despite growing confidence in organizational strategies, according to a Cohesity survey of 3,100 IT and security decision-makers across eight countries. The post Cyber Resilience Lacking, Organizations Overconfident appeared first on Security Boulevard. This…
USENIX Security ’23 – ZBCAN: A Zero-Byte CAN Defense System
Authors/Presenters:Khaled Serag, Rohit Bhatia, Akram Faqih, and Muslum Ozgur Ozmen, Purdue University; Vireshwar Kumar, Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi; Z. Berkay Celik and Dongyan Xu, Purdue University Many thanks to USENIX for publishing their outstanding USENIX Security ’23 Presenter’s content,…
How Swimlane Can Help SOC Management
The post How Swimlane Can Help SOC Management appeared first on AI-enhanced Security Automation. The post How Swimlane Can Help SOC Management appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard Read the original article: How…
Report: Manufacturing Remains Atop Cyberattack Leader Board
A report published today by Critical Start, a provider of managed cybersecurity services, finds cyberattacks in the first half of 2024 continued to focus on vertical industries that are rich in critical data that can either be encrypted or stolen.…
CISA Warns of Critical SolarWinds RCE Vulnerability Exploited in Attacks
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued a critical warning regarding a newly discovered vulnerability in SolarWinds’ Web Help Desk solution, which has already been exploited in active attacks. Tell me more about the SolarWinds RCE Vulnerability …
CNAPP and ASPM — Friends or Foes?
The backstories of AppSec and cloud security In an industry that moves so quickly and pivots so frequently, it’s easy to forget that the term and discipline of application security (AppSec) emerged in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Driven…
When Compliance Fails: Eye-Opening Incidents in GRC You Need to Know
In the world of governance, risk, and compliance (GRC), there’s no shortage of incidents that illustrate what can happen when companies fall short of their compliance responsibilities. In this blog, we’ll present the “best of the worst” compliance failures—a collection…
How Multifactor Authentication (MFA) Can Reduce Your Cyber Attacks Risk?
How Multifactor Authentication (MFA) Can Reduce Your Cyber Attacks Risk? Did it ever cross your mind to ask if your password can defend your sensitive info on the web all by itself? In the digital world of today, where cyber…
Securing the Future: FIPS 140-3 Validation and the DISA STIG for AlmaLinux OS
FIPS 140-3 In exciting news – TuxCare recently received a CMVP validated certificate for the AlmaLinux 9.2 kernel and is now on the NIST Active list (ahead of Red Hat & Oracle!), we are expecting our OpenSSL certificate soon…
Critical SLUBStick Exploitation Technique Threatens Linux Security
A new and highly-effective cross-cache attack named SLUBStick has emerged, targeting the Linux kernel with a remarkable 99% success rate in transforming a limited heap vulnerability into an arbitrary memory read-and-write capability. This allows attackers to elevate privileges or even…
The Surge of Identity and Access Management (IAM): Unveiling the Catalysts
The Surge of Identity and Access Management (IAM): Unveiling the Catalysts madhav Thu, 08/22/2024 – 07:02 < div> The domain of Identity and Access Management (IAM) has undergone a remarkable surge, underpinned by a myriad of factors spanning technology, regulatory…
3 Cybersecurity Trends for 2025
By staying informed about emerging cybersecurity trends and investing in robust security measures, organizations can enhance their resilience against cyberattacks. The post 3 Cybersecurity Trends for 2025 appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard…
The Golden Age of Impersonation: The Dual Role of AI in Cyber Attacks & Cyber Defense
Attacks today can be executed through a myriad of communication channels, including emails, social media and mobile applications. The post The Golden Age of Impersonation: The Dual Role of AI in Cyber Attacks & Cyber Defense appeared first…
Palo Alto Networks Shines Light on Application Services Security Challenge
An analysis published by Palo Alto Networks finds a typical large organization adds or updates over 300 services every month, with those new and updated services being responsible for approximately 32% of new high or critical cloud exposures. The post…
WAF Cloud Authentication Issue Troubleshooting
If the virtual product uses cloud authentication, it needs to communicate with the cloud authentication center periodically every day to complete the authentication and ensure availability. You can confirm the authorization mode under System Management -> System Tools -> License…
The Great Cloud Security Debate: CSP vs. Third-Party Security Tools
Do I go to my Cloud Service Provider (CSP) for cloud security tooling or to a third party vendor? Who will secure my cloud use, a CSP or a focused specialty vendor? Who is my primary cloud security tools provider? This…
Gartner Report: Implement a Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM) Program
Learn more about the top challenges and the different tools and techniques that can support continuous validation within a CTEM program. The post Gartner Report: Implement a Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM) Program appeared first on SafeBreach. The post Gartner…
Backdoor in RFID Cards for Offices, Hotels Can Lead to Instant Cloning
A backdoor found in millions of Chinese-made RFID cards that are used by hotels and other businesses around the world can let bad actors instantly clone the cards to gain unauthorized access into rooms or run supply chain attacks, say…
What’s New in CodeSonar 8.2
CodeSonar 8.2 is a significant upgrade, containing new features and integrations, improved compiler and language support, and more checkers. The highlights are listed below; for more complete details, please consult the Release Notes. We recommend customers update to this version…
Randall Munroe’s XKCD ‘Ferris Wheels’
<a class=” sqs-block-image-link ” href=”https://xkcd.com/2973/” rel=”noopener” target=”_blank”> <img alt=”” height=”280″ src=”https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5355d604e4b03c3e9896e131/52f4dd61-9647-4500-9743-ca1f3504de68/ferris_wheels.png?format=1000w” width=”624″ /> </a><figcaption class=”image-caption-wrapper”> via the comic & dry wit of Randall Munroe, creator of XKCD Permalink The post Randall Munroe’s XKCD ‘Ferris Wheels’ appeared first on Security Boulevard.…
Patch Tuesday not Done ’til LINUX Won’t Run?
Redmond reboot redux: “Something has gone seriously wrong.” You can say that again, Microsoft. The post Patch Tuesday not Done ’til LINUX Won’t Run? appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard Read the original…
How Pen Testing is Evolving and Where it’s Headed Next
Increasing the frequency of pen testing isn’t just about preventing the next attack but creating an environment where cybersecurity is so advanced The post How Pen Testing is Evolving and Where it’s Headed Next appeared first on Security Boulevard. This…
Survey Surfaces Growing SaaS Application Security Concerns
A survey of 300 application and software development, IT and security leaders finds nearly half (45%) working for organizations that, in the past year, have experienced a cybersecurity incident involving a third-party software-as-a-service (SaaS) application. The post Survey Surfaces Growing…
McAfee Unveils Tool to Identify Potential Deep Fakes
McAfee today added a tool to detect deep fakes to its portfolio that will initially be made available on PCs from Lenovo that are optimized to run artificial intelligence (AI) applications. The post McAfee Unveils Tool to Identify Potential Deep…
Why I Joined Balbix: Embracing the AI-Powered Future of Cybersecurity
After spending over 15 years in the cybersecurity field, working across various roles, and witnessing the evolution of cyber threats, I’ve developed a deep passion for protecting organizations from ever-evolving digital risks. My journey has taken me through the intricacies…
Black Hat USA 2024: Key Takeaways from the Premier Cybersecurity Event
Black Hat 2024 tackled global challenges, briefings that dived into the depths of emerging threats, and an undeniable focus on data breaches. The post Black Hat USA 2024: Key Takeaways from the Premier Cybersecurity Event appeared first on Security Boulevard.…
Comic Agilé – Mikkel Noe-Nygaard, Luxshan Ratnaravi – #304 – Fail Fast
<a class=” sqs-block-image-link ” href=”https://www.comicagile.net/comic/the-scrum-master-to-do-list/” rel=”noopener” target=”_blank”> <img alt=”” height=”324″ src=”https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5355d604e4b03c3e9896e131/25437373-fe3d-4cfb-9153-0b47219e3af6/%23304+%E2%80%93+Fail+Fast.png?format=1000w” width=”640″ /> </a><figcaption class=”image-caption-wrapper”> via the respected Software Engineering expertise of Mikkel Noe-Nygaard and the lauded Software Engineering / Enterprise Agile Coaching work of Luxshan Ratnaravi at Comic Agilé!…
USENIX Security ’23 – Pspray: Timing Side-Channel Based Linux Kernel Heap Exploitation Technique
Authors/Presenters:Yoochan Lee and Jinhan Kwak, Junesoo Kang, Yuseok Jeon, Byoungyoung Lee 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…
Survey Surfaces Widespread Mishandling of Sensitive Data
Perforce Software today published a survey of 250 IT professionals that finds the amount of sensitive data residing in non-production environments is rising as organizations embrace artificial intelligence (AI) and digital business transformation. The post Survey Surfaces Widespread Mishandling of…
Multi-Domain vs Wildcard SSL Certificates: Differences & Uses
Digital certificates take many forms but they share the same primary goal: to authenticate a website or server’s identity. How this is accomplished will depend on the type of certificate and the level of authentication or protection needed. The post…
Overturning of Chevron Deference’s Impact on Cybersecurity Regulation
Season 3, Episode 12: Could the overturning of Chevron Deference impact cybersecurity and privacy regulations? The post Overturning of Chevron Deference’s Impact on Cybersecurity Regulation appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard Read the…
Ubuntu Addresses Multiple OpenJDK 8 Vulnerabilities
Several vulnerabilities have recently been identified in OpenJDK 8, which could potentially lead to denial of service, information disclosure, arbitrary code execution, or even the bypassing of Java sandbox restrictions. In response, Canonical has released security fixes for multiple versions…
NEWS ANALYSIS Q&A: The early going of Generative AI and LLMs impacting cybersecurity
The art of detecting subtle anomalies, predicting emergent vulnerabilities and remediating novel cyber-attacks is becoming more refined, day by day. Related: GenAI’s impact on elections It turns out that the vast datasets churned out by cybersecurity toolsets happen to be…
Why a Savvy Security Strategy is Essential | Grip
Explore why having a savvy security strategy that includes comprehensive SaaS identity risk management is essential for any modern, SaaS-based enterprise. The post Why a Savvy Security Strategy is Essential | Grip appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has…
USENIX Security ’23 – Side-Channel Attacks on Optane Persistent Memory
Authors/Presenters:Sihang Liu, University of Virginia; Suraaj Kanniwadi, Martin Schwarzl, Andreas Kogler, Daniel Gruss, Samira Khan 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…
What You Missed About the CrowdStrike Outage:: The Next Strike Might Be Linux Due to eBPF
The Other Crowdstrike Outage On July 19, 2024, a flawed update in CrowdStrike Falcon’s channel file 291 led to a logic error that caused Windows systems to crash, resulting in widespread BSOD (Blue Screen of Death) incidents. The impact was…
Crypto enthusiasts flood npm with more than 281,000 bogus packages overnight
Crypto enthusiasts have lately been flooding software registries like npm and PyPI with thousands of bogus packages that add no functional value and instead put a strain on the entire open source ecosystem. A single instance, recorded by Sonatype in…
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New AI technologies are advancing cyberattacks and wreaking havoc on traditional identity verification strategies. Hackers can now easily answer knowledge-based authentication (KBA) questions using stolen data or AI-generated responses. Even some biometric authentication tools can be fooled by deepfakes and…
Extortion Group Exploits Cloud Misconfigurations, Targets 110,000 Domains
An unknown threat group leveraged publicly exposed environment variables in organizations’ AWS accounts to exfiltrate sensitive data and demand ransoms in a wide-ranging extortion campaign that targeted 110,000 domains. The post Extortion Group Exploits Cloud Misconfigurations, Targets 110,000 Domains appeared…
Daniel Stori’s ‘The War For Port 80’
<a class=” sqs-block-image-link ” href=”https://turnoff.us/geek/apache-vs-nginx/” rel=”noopener” target=”_blank”> <img alt=”” height=”1035″ src=”https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5355d604e4b03c3e9896e131/4daa25c3-fc3c-49ac-bbfb-e622074e58cd/apache-vs-nginx.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 ‘The War For Port 80’ appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has…
Mandatory MFA is Coming to Microsoft Azure
Microsoft is making MFA mandatory for signing into Azure accounts, the latest step in the IT vendor’s Secure Future Initiative that it expanded in May in the wake of two embarrassing breaches by Russian and Chinese threat groups. The post…
USENIX Security ’23 – Cipherfix: Mitigating Ciphertext Side-Channel Attacks in Software
Authors/Presenters:Jan Wichelmann, Anna Pätschke, Luca Wilke, Thomas Eisenbarth 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…
The Essential Guide to Evaluating Competitive Identity Verification Solutions
Amid customer and regulatory pressure and intensifying cyberattacks, organizations must ensure their identity verification strategies match up against AI-powered fraud techniques. The post The Essential Guide to Evaluating Competitive Identity Verification Solutions appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has…
The Inefficiency of People-Search Removal Tools, Massive Data Breach Impacting U.S. Citizens
In episode 342, we discuss the effectiveness of people-search removal tools like DeleteMe and Reputation Defender, based on a study by Consumer Reports. We also cover how almost every American’s social security number has potentially been stolen by hackers and…
USENIX Security ’23 – NVLeak: Off-Chip Side-Channel Attacks via Non-Volatile Memory Systems
Authors/Presenters:Zixuan Wang, Mohammadkazem Taram, Daniel Moghimi, Steven Swanson, Dean Tullsen, Jishen Zhao 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…
CVE-2024-7646: Ingress-NGINX Annotation Validation Bypass – A Deep Dive
Introduction Attention: a new Kubernetes vulnerability was uncovered by André Storfjord Kristiansen (@dev-bio on GitHub) and it demands The post CVE-2024-7646: Ingress-NGINX Annotation Validation Bypass – A Deep Dive appeared first on ARMO. The post CVE-2024-7646: Ingress-NGINX Annotation Validation Bypass…
USENIX Security ’23 – PROVIDENCE: a Flexible Round-by-Round Risk-Limiting Audit
Authors/Presenters:Oliver Broadrick, Poorvi Vora, Filip Zagórski 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…
News alert: Implementing AI-powered ‘Cisco HyperShield’ requires proper cybersecurity training
Cary, NC, Aug. 16, 2024, CyberNewsWire — The imminent release of Cisco HyperShield this month marks a pivotal evolution in the cybersecurity landscape. As an “AI-native” security architecture, HyperShield promises to redefine traditional security protocols through its automated proactive cybersecurity…
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North Korean cyber attacks: How to educate your team on this new scam trend
The post North Korean cyber attacks: How to educate your team on this new scam trend appeared first on Click Armor. The post North Korean cyber attacks: How to educate your team on this new scam trend appeared first on…
USENIX Security ’23 – Reversing, Breaking, and Fixing the French Legislative Election E-Voting Protocol
Authors/Presenters:Alexandre Debant, Lucca Hirschi 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…
Assura, Inc Makes the Inc. 5000 Again for the 4th Year; Coming in at No. 2594!!
Assura Makes Inc. 5000 for the 4th time with three-year revenue growth of 44 percent! RICHMOND, Va., Aug. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — For the 4th Time, Assura, Inc Makes the Inc. 5000, at No. 2594 in 2024, With Three-Year Revenue Growth of 44 Percent…
Lawmakers Ask for Probe of Chinese Router Maker TP-Link
Two U.S. lawmakers are asking the Commerce Department to investigate whether the Wi-Fi routers built by Chinese company TP-Link could be used by Chinese-sponsored threat groups to infiltrate U.S. government and private networks, posing a security risk to the country.…
Ransomware Surge Exploits Cybersecurity Gaps Caused by M&A
Evolving threat actor tactics are capitalizing on business and technology consolidation to launch widespread ransomware attacks and requiring organizations to rethink how to address new vulnerabilities to stay secure and resilient. The post Ransomware Surge Exploits Cybersecurity Gaps Caused by…
The Biggest Lesson From Crowdstrike’s Update Malfunction
Crowdstrike’s update malfunction caused a global IT outage three weeks ago. Industry experts share the biggest lesson for IT leaders to learn. The post The Biggest Lesson From Crowdstrike’s Update Malfunction appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been…
USENIX Security ’23 – Fact-Saboteurs: A Taxonomy of Evidence Manipulation Attacks against Fact-Verification Systems
Authors/Presenters:Sahar Abdelnabi, Mario Fritz 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…
Survey: Senior Executives Being Held More Accountable for Cybersecurity
A global survey of 1,850 IT and cybersecurity decision-makers finds more than half (51%) reporting that directors or executives have faced fines, jail time, loss of position, or loss of employment following a cyberattack. The post Survey: Senior Executives Being…
Cybersecurity Insights with Contrast CISO David Lindner | 8/16/24
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ESG Survey Report Finds AI, Secrets, and Misconfigurations Plague AppSec Teams
Find out how your peers are managing application security challenges. The post ESG Survey Report Finds AI, Secrets, and Misconfigurations Plague AppSec Teams appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard Read the original article:…
Striking a Balance Between Business Growth, Risk Management and Cybersecurity
Some recommendations and best practices to help organizations strike a balance between business growth, risk management and cybersecurity. The post Striking a Balance Between Business Growth, Risk Management and Cybersecurity appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed…
Holding Trust for Ransom: What’s at Stake as Business Trust Erodes
Trust is vital to upholding the entire ecosystem in which all businesses operate, and the erosion of trust has considerable consequences for everyone. The post Holding Trust for Ransom: What’s at Stake as Business Trust Erodes appeared first on Security…
USENIX Security ’23 – TRIDENT: Towards Detecting and Mitigating Web-based Social Engineering Attacks
Authors/Presenters:Zheng Yang, Joey Allen, Matthew Landen, Roberto Perdisci, Wenke Lee 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…
ReliaQuest: Watch Out for Info-Stealers and RATs
ReliaQuest ranked LummaC2 and SocGholish among the top malware seen in Q2 and rounded out the top five list with AsyncRat, Oyster, and the growing numbers of info-stealers that were built using the Rust programming language. The post ReliaQuest: Watch…
USENIX Security ’23 – Strategies and Vulnerabilities of Participants in Venezuelan Influence Operations
Authors/Presenters:Ruben Recabarren, Bogdan Carbunar, Nestor Hernandez, and Ashfaq Ali Shafin, 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…
Don’t Mess With Texas Privacy: AG Sues GM for $18 BILLION
KP♡TX PII: “General Motors has engaged in egregious business practices that violated Texans’ privacy … in unthinkable ways,” rants state attorney general Ken Paxton (pictured). The post Don’t Mess With Texas Privacy: AG Sues GM for $18 BILLION appeared first on Security…
How to Maximize Network Security With AI and ML
There is an increased focus on how advances in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can negatively impact network security. The post How to Maximize Network Security With AI and ML appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has…
DEF CON Calls for Cybersecurity Volunteers to Defend Critical Infrastructure
DEF CON conference organizations are looking for volunteers to join a Franklin initiative to help secure critical infrastructure and school systems that lack the expertise required to defend themselves against cyberattacks. The post DEF CON Calls for Cybersecurity Volunteers to…
Google: Iranian Group APT42 Behind Trump, Biden Hack Attempts
Google cybersecurity researchers confirm that the Iranian-sponsored APT42 threat group is being ongoing phishing campaigns against President Biden, Vice President Harris, and ex-President Trump in an attempt to influence the upcoming presidential elections. The post Google: Iranian Group APT42 Behind…
Beyond Zero-Trust: The Impact of Adaptive Micro-Segmentation on Network Security
Security is enhanced with the introduction of dynamic zero-trust security, a method that continuously assesses the security posture of devices and users on the network. The post Beyond Zero-Trust: The Impact of Adaptive Micro-Segmentation on Network Security appeared first on…
Human Error – An Overlooked Aspect of Cyber Risk
Recent research shows that human error can account for 95% of all cybersecurity incidents. What’s more shocking is that only one-third of all companies offer cybersecurity awareness training for their employees. The post Human Error – An Overlooked Aspect of…
Hackers Use BingoMod Android RAT For Fraudulent Transactions
Recent media reports have cited cybersecurity researchers discovering a new Android remote access trojan (RAT) that’s currently referred to as BingoMod. The BingoMod Android RAT is capable of transferring funds from compromised devices and erasing its traces of existence. In…
Patching Recent Linux Kernel Vulnerabilities with KernelCare
Several security vulnerabilities were discovered in the Linux kernel. These issues could potentially be exploited by malicious actors to compromise system integrity and steal sensitive data. In this article, we will explore the details of these vulnerabilities, explaining their potential…
CMIYC 2024: RAdmin3 Challenge
“Nothing is more permanent than a temporary solution.“ – Russian Proverb Introduction: This is a continuation of my write-up about this year’s Crack Me If You Can challenge. You can view the previous entry focusing on the StripHash challenge [here].…
Log in to the ADSM Portal using Region User
This article will introduce how to use Region User to log into Portal on ADSM and achieve permission control among different accounts. Due to different versions, the screenshots in this article may be inconsistent with the webpage of your device,…
Going Passwordless: 6 Tips to Navigate Passkey Adoption
By now, most of us realize that passkeys and passwordless authentication beat passwords in nearly every way — they’re more secure, resist phishing and theft, and eliminate the need to remember and type in an ever-growing string of characters. Despite…
The Future of Search: AI-Powered Transformation
The search landscape is undergoing a seismic shift. Traditional search engines are being challenged by AI-powered platforms like Perplexity and SearchGPT. This new era promises more personalized, intuitive, and efficient information retrieval. Are you ready for the future of search?…
BTS #36 – Supply Chain Policies – Stewart Scott, Trey Herr
Stewart and Trey join us to talk about driving cybersecurity policies for the nation, what makes a good policy, what makes a bad policy, supply chain research and policies, and overall how we shape policies that benefit cybersecurity. Show Notes…
USENIX Security ’23 – Are You Spying on Me? Large-Scale Analysis on IoT Data Exposure through Companion Apps
Authors/Presenters:uhong Nan, Sun Yat-sen University; Xueqiang Wang, University of Central Florida; Luyi Xing and Xiaojing Liao, Indiana University Bloomington; Ruoyu Wu and Jianliang Wu, Purdue University; Yifan Zhang and XiaoFeng Wang, Indiana University Bloomington Many thanks to USENIX for publishing…
Five Gartner Reports. Four Categories. What Does OX Security Do Anyway?
Analyst firms play an important role in the tech vendor landscape. Their reports help buyers and would-be buyers learn about vendors and their offerings. In cybersecurity, in particular, buyers use analysts’ outputs to build shortlists prior to thee kick-offs of…
August Patch Pileup: Microsoft’s Zero-Day Doozy Dump
See These CVEs: Patch Tuesday—ten zero-days, seven Critical vulns, zero time to waste. The post August Patch Pileup: Microsoft’s Zero-Day Doozy Dump appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard Read the original article: August…
How Audit Procedures and Internal Controls Improve Your Compliance Posture
As businesses enhance their risk management techniques, the importance of efficient audit procedures and robust internal controls cannot be overstated. Audit procedures are used by audit teams to identify and assess risks. Auditors can also recommend mitigation, such as a…