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I Hacked (Logged) In Through The Front Door

Identity-based attacks have become the path of least resistance and it is the responsibility of all organizations to shore up their defenses to mitigate these threats. The post I Hacked (Logged) In Through The Front Door  appeared first on Security…

Keeper Security Adds Support for MCP to Secrets Management Platform

Keeper Security is making its secrets management platform more accessible to artificial intelligence (AI) agents by adding support for the Model Context Protocol (MCP). The post Keeper Security Adds Support for MCP to Secrets Management Platform appeared first on Security…

Meme Crimes – Can You Conspire By Meme?

Can a person be convicted of a federal conspiracy solely by posting misleading political memes online, without ever having communicated or knowingly coordinated with their alleged co-conspirators? The post Meme Crimes – Can You Conspire By Meme? appeared first on…

Palo Alto Networks Extends Zero-Trust Alliance with Okta

Palo Alto Networks today extended its alliance with Okta to provide deeper integrations to enable cybersecurity teams to restrict which applications can be accessed from a secure browser. The post Palo Alto Networks Extends Zero-Trust Alliance with Okta appeared first…

Hacked Elmo X Account Spews Racist, Antisemitic Posts

A hacker accessed the X account of beloved Sesame Street character Elmo, which included racist and antisemitic posts and a foul tirade about Trump and Jeffrey Epstein. The incident came a week after xAI’s Grok chatbot spewed antisemitic and white…

The SaaS Security Disconnect: Why Most Organizations Are Still Vulnerable

A new report from AppOmni captures a significant misplaced confidence in the security of software-as-a-service applications and escalating risks associated with these cloud services. The post The SaaS Security Disconnect: Why Most Organizations Are Still Vulnerable  appeared first on Security…

Survey Finds AI Adoption Outpacing Security Readiness

As organizations continue to deploy AI, security professionals find themselves confronting critical gaps in their level of preparedness, according to F5’s 2025 State of AI Application Strategy Report. The post Survey Finds AI Adoption Outpacing Security Readiness  appeared first on…

Rethinking Defense in the Age of AI-Generated Malware

Attackers are using public models and automation tools to generate malware that is unique to every campaign. It doesn’t look like anything we’ve seen before. The post Rethinking Defense in the Age of AI-Generated Malware appeared first on Security Boulevard.…

Security in the Era of AI-speed Exploits

Modern AI attacks require runtime guardrails capable of spanning application, container and node/host runtime environments comprehensively. The post Security in the Era of AI-speed Exploits appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard Read the…

Watchguard Analysis Surfaces Major Spike in Malware Detections

An analysis of cyberattacks shared this week by Watchguard Technologies finds there was a 171% increase in total unique network malware detections and a 712% increase in endpoint detections in the first quarter of 2025 compared with the previous quarter.…

Spyware on Androids Soars

In general, malware aimed at Androids rose 151% in February and March but a whopping increase came with the 692% jump in SMS-based malware that occurred in April and May.  The post Spyware on Androids Soars  appeared first on Security…

Rubio Impersonation Incident is Latest High-Profile Deepfake Scam

The State Department sent an alert to embassies and consulates warning of AI-generated impersonations of high-ranking federal officials after someone posing at Secretary of State Marco Rubio tried to contact foreign ministers and U.S. Congress members. It’s the latest incident…

Why your AppSec Tool Stack Is Failing in the Age of AI

The world of software development is changing fast. AI isn’t just influencing software – it’s reshaping how software is written and the components it’s made of. First, AI-generated code is accelerating development. Code is produced faster, in larger volumes, and…

4 Arrests in Dawn Raid of Scattered-Spider Suspects

Alleged arachnid arrests: Three teenage males and a young woman hauled away by cops, suspected of hacking huge retailers. The post 4 Arrests in Dawn Raid of Scattered-Spider Suspects appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from…

The Rise of Agentic AI: A New Frontier for API Security

The shift to agentic AI isn’t just a technical challenge — it’s a leadership opportunity for CISOs to redefine their role from control enforcer to strategic enabler. The post The Rise of Agentic AI: A New Frontier for API Security…

API Use is Growing Fast, but Security is Lacking: Raidiam

A survey by UK company Raidiam found that even as the use of APIs continues to growth, most organizations have woefully inadequate protections in place to safeguard the increasingly sensitive data the APIs carry, exposing them up cyberattacks. The post…

Did This Retail Giant Pay a Ransom to Scattered Spider?

Moral hazard ahoy: M&S head Archie Norman won’t say if he authorized DragonForce ransomware hacker payday. The post Did This Retail Giant Pay a Ransom to Scattered Spider? appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security…

Reflectiz Joins the Datadog Marketplace

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The 2025 Verizon Data Breach Report: A Wake-Up Call for MSPs

The data paints a clear picture: A full 20% of breaches this year stemmed from exploitation of known vulnerabilities, a 34% increase from last year. The post The 2025 Verizon Data Breach Report: A Wake-Up Call for MSPs appeared first on Security Boulevard. This…

A Practical Guide to Building a Red Teaming Strategy for AI

Start your red teaming journey with intent, not ambition. Designate a lead with both AI literacy and a security mindset. The post A Practical Guide to Building a Red Teaming Strategy for AI appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article…

New Bert Ransomware Evolves With Multiple Variants

An emerging ransomware group that calls itself Bert is quickly evolving after hitting the cybercrime scene in April, targeting both Windows and Linux systems used by organizations in the health care, tech, and other industries in the United States, Europe,…

Closing the Telecom Security Gap: Proactive AI is the Future

As cyberthreats grow more sophisticated, the telecom industry must evolve accordingly and transform its defense posture. The post Closing the Telecom Security Gap: Proactive AI is the Future appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security…

The Q-Day Countdown: What It Is and Why You Should Care

On Q-Day, everything we’ve protected with current crypto – from seemingly mundane but confidential data such as email, bank transactions and medical records, to critical infrastructure, and government secrets – all built on a foundation of trust – could no…

Strengthening Compliance: The Role of WAFs in PCI DSS 4.0.1

A properly configured WAF is no longer optional but mandatory, providing organizations with real-time protection against evolving web-based threats while ensuring regulatory compliance.  The post Strengthening Compliance: The Role of WAFs in PCI DSS 4.0.1 appeared first on Security Boulevard.…

BEC Frauds – The Missing Link – Your Friendly Neighborhood Bank

Until regulators, courts and litigants begin to hold receiving banks accountable, BEC fraud will remain practically immune from deterrence. The post BEC Frauds – The Missing Link – Your Friendly Neighborhood Bank appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has…

Shadow AI Is Exploding, Governance Needs to Catch Up

Generative AI (GenAI) is already deeply embedded in enterprises, whether managers realize it or not. Sales teams use it to craft emails, engineers run agents that generate and test code, and marketers rely on it for copywriting and campaign ideation.…

Survey Surfaces Myriad Small Business Security Challenges

A survey of 1,000 executives of organizations that generate less than $100 million in revenue finds 59% believe the right amount of budget is being allocated to cybersecurity, with 64% noting they also believe their organization is too small to…

Aeza Group Latest BPH Service Provider Sanctioned by U.S. Treasury

Five months after sanction Zservers, the U.S. Treasury Department targeted Aeza Group, another Russia-based bulletproof hosting services provider for allowing threat actors to host ransomware and other campaigns on its infrastructure, which is resistant to law enforcement demands and investigations.…

Validation is an Increasingly Critical Element of Cloud Security

Cloud security isn’t just about having the right solutions in place — it’s about determining whether they are functioning correctly. The post Validation is an Increasingly Critical Element of Cloud Security   appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been…

The Role Culture and Trust Play in Countering Deepfakes

Empowering employees with critical thinking and transparency to combat synthetic media impersonations and fortify organizational defenses.  The post The Role Culture and Trust Play in Countering Deepfakes appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard…

Analysis Surfaces Increased Usage of LLMs to Craft BEC Attacks

A Barracuda Networks analysis of unsolicited and malicious emails sent between February 2022 to April 2025 indicates 14% of the business email compromise (BEC) attacks identified were similarly created using a large language model (LLM). The post Analysis Surfaces Increased…

We Are Losing the Scan/Patch Battle

There is no question that vulnerability scanning and patch management remain necessary, but they are clearly no longer sufficient The post We Are Losing the Scan/Patch Battle appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard…

The Differences and Similarities Between Shadow IT and BYOC

Understanding the difference between Shadow IT and BYOC, although subtle, requires different policies, procedures and technology to resolve. The post The Differences and Similarities Between Shadow IT and BYOC appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from…

Blumira Identifies 824 Iranian Cyber Incidents Over 21 Months

Security operations platform provider Blumira today released an intelligence assessment that tracked 824 security incidents attributed to Iranian threat actors over 21 months, providing insights into recent Iranian threat activity. The post Blumira Identifies 824 Iranian Cyber Incidents Over 21…

API Sprawl Can Trip Up Your Security, Big Time

The future of API security is not just about better firewalls — it is about smarter governance, automation and visibility at scale.  The post API Sprawl Can Trip Up Your Security, Big Time appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article…

Guiding Global Teams: Fostering Compliance and Creativity

With empowered advocates and continuous measurement, teams can navigate the fine line between compliance, rule adherence and creative freedom. The post Guiding Global Teams: Fostering Compliance and Creativity appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security…

Ghost in the Machine: A Spy’s Digital Lifeline

We are pleased to feature a guest post from Jaime Halscott, Senior Technology Evangelist at IGEL. With a unique background that blends deep technical expertise, C-level experience, and a law degree, Jaime plays a key role in IGEL’s global alliances,…

DOJ Charges 324 in Sprawling $14.6 Billion Health Care Fraud Scams

The DOJ and other U.S. agencies has charged 324 people, including medical professionals and pharmacists, in connection with a series of investigations into health care fraud, with one investigation dubbed Operation Gold Rush involving $10.6 billion in fraud, the largest…

DOJ Charges 324 in Sprawling $14.6 Billion Healthcare Fraud Scams

The DOJ and other U.S. agencies has charged 324 people, including medical professionals and pharmacists, in connection with a series of investigations into health care fraud, with one investigation dubbed Operation Gold Rush involving $10.6 billion in fraud, the largest…

Our pentest quote form saves you time

We are pleased to announce the release of our new penetration testing quote form, which is optimised to save you time. There is no need for a lengthy scoping call, or a long-winded series of technical questions. No excel scoping…

LinuxFest Northwest: See How Far COSMIC Has Come This Year

Authors/Presenters: Carl Richell (CEO And Founder, System76) Our sincere appreciation to LinuxFest Northwest (Now Celebrating Their Organizational 25th Anniversary Of Community Excellence), and the Presenters/Authors for publishing their superb LinuxFest Northwest 2025 video content. Originating from the conference’s events located…

Escaping SOC Burnout: State of Security 2025

Michael Fanning, CISO at Splunk, shares insights on cybersecurity challenges highlighted in the Splunk State of Security report. Key issues include analyst burnout and alert fatigue, which persist over time. Fanning discusses how AI can improve efficiency and support analysts,…

Dell’s Comprehensive Approach to AI and the Dell AI Factory

Artificial intelligence (AI) is disrupting every industry, promising unprecedented innovation and efficiency. But that power requires responsibility, especially in the realm of cybersecurity. As businesses race to adopt AI, the question isn’t just how to implement it, but how to…

AI Tools Transforming Business Operations in 2025

The AI revolution has reached a critical turning point, with 78% of organizations now using AI in at least one business function. This comprehensive guide examines the most impactful AI tools reshaping business in 2025, featuring emerging platforms like LogicBalls…

Tackling Cloud Security Challenges in Runtime Environments

Rinki Sethi, chief security officer for Upwind, unpacks why runtime is the new battleground for cloud defense. Sethi traces her epiphany back to 2022, when she first heard that you can’t secure what you can’t see in real time. Configuration…

The Best Email Security Companies: Rankings and Reviews

The Best Email Security Companies: Rankings and Reviews Choosing an email security provider shouldn’t be this complicated. The market for email security vendors can be overwhelming. We get it. You’ve got AI-driven platforms, secure email gateways (SEGs), and bold claims…

Sysdig Extends AI Agent Reach Across Portfolio

Sysdig has fully integrated an artificial intelligence (AI) agent across its cloud native application protection platform (CNAPP) to both identify and explain threats, along with remediation suggestions. The post Sysdig Extends AI Agent Reach Across Portfolio appeared first on Security…

Why Supply Chain Security Is The First Line of Defense

In the modern enterprise IT world, lines between physical and digital are blurry at best. Remote work, BYOD, and even highly-connected offices have redefined what “edge” really means. This also means that the attack surface for your users and their…

With Cayoso Contract, IRS Finally Tackles Modernization

It seems the IRS is about to become more efficient. That might not be what taxpayers want to hear. But it’s about time.  The post With Cayoso Contract, IRS Finally Tackles Modernization  appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has…

Are Your NHIs Fully Protected?

Are Your Non-Human Identities (NHIs) Defended Robustly Against Cyber Threats? Ever questioned the absolute security of your machine identities? With the rising interconnectedness of technologies, protection of Non-Human Identities (NHIs) is no longer a choice but an urgent necessity. Ensuring…

Being Proactive with Your NHIs Management

How Important Is Proactive NHI Management? Have you ever considered the significance of proactive Non-Human Identity (NHI) management in securing your cloud? With companies become more digitally reliant, managing machine identities and their secrets has evolved into an essential part…

Innovating NHIs Management for Better Security

Is Your Cloud Environment as Secure as You Think? Managing Non-Human Identities (NHIs) and Secrets is a critical concern. This is especially true for organizations making use of cloud environments, where threats often lurk undetected and unrecognized. But have you…

LinuxFest Northwest: Lightning Talks

Our sincere appreciation to LinuxFest Northwest (Now Celebrating Their Organizational 25th Anniversary Of Community Excellence), and the Presenters/Authors for publishing their superb LinuxFest Northwest 2025 video content. Originating from the conference’s events located at the Bellingham Technical College in Bellingham,…

NIST’s CURBy Uses Quantum to Verify Randomness of Numbers

Scientists with NIST and the University of Colorado Boulder developed CURBy, a system that can verify the randomness of strings of numbers, which will add more protection to encrypted data in the coming era of quantum computing. The post NIST’s…

How Passkeys Work (Explained Simply)

Introduction Let’s be honest — passwords are a pain. They’re either too simple and easy to guess, or so complicated […] The post How Passkeys Work (Explained Simply) appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security…

Is Investing in NHI Security Justified?

Is NHI Security Investment Justifiable for Your Organization? Is your organization making a concerted effort towards investing in Non-Human Identities (NHIs) security? Given the increasing sophistication of cyber threats, ensuring tight security controls over machine identities is becoming vital in…

Stay Ahead: Upgrading Your NHI Strategy for Cloud Security

Why Upgrade Your NHI Strategy for Cloud Security? Cybersecurity threats have been steadily increasing, requiring cybersecurity professionals to frequently reassess and upgrade their strategies. A robust Non-Human Identities (NHIs) strategy, an essential aspect of data management, is often overlooked despite…

Smart Secrets Management: A Must for Modern Enterprises

Why is Smart Secrets Management Imperative for Modern Enterprises? With digital evolves at an unprecedented speed, modern enterprises face increased cybersecurity risks. One key area of concern is the management of Non-Human Identities (NHIs) and their associated Secrets. But why…

LinuxFest Northwest: stillOS Launch Event

Author/Presenter: Cameron Knauff (stillOS Developer) Our sincere appreciation to LinuxFest Northwest (Now Celebrating Their Organizational 25th Anniversary Of Community Excellence), and the Presenters/Authors for publishing their superb LinuxFest Northwest 2025 video content. Originating from the conference’s events located at the…

Best Application Security Testing Tools: Top 10 Tools in 2025

What Are Application Security Testing Tools?  Application security testing (AST) tools identify vulnerabilities and weaknesses in software applications. These tools assess code, application behavior, or its environment to detect potential security risks. They help developers and security teams prevent cyberattacks…

Are You Satisfied with Your Current Secrets Security?

Are You Really Securing Your Non-Human Identities and Secrets? How confident are you in the security measures protecting your Non-Human Identities (NHIs) and Secrets? Do you often wonder if there are areas for improvement? These are critical questions every organization…