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Why SMB Security Needs Efficient Device Management

SMBs are increasingly becoming the cyberattacker’s goldmine. Device management is one way to stay ahead of malicious actors and protect your crown data jewels. The post Why SMB Security Needs Efficient Device Management appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article…

How Much Does Penetration Testing Cost?

Curious about how much penetration testing costs? You understand its importance, but budgeting for different pentests can be a challenge.  This blog post will guide you through the intricacies of… The post How Much Does Penetration Testing Cost? appeared first…

Report Identifies More Than 250 Evil Twin Mobile Applications

The Satori Threat Intelligence Team funded by HUMAN Security, a provider of a platform thwarting bot-based attacks, today disclosed it has uncovered a massive ad fraud operation involving the setting up of “evil twins” of applications found in the Google…

Patagonia Sued for Using AI-Based Software to Analyze Customer Calls

A class-action lawsuit claims that outdoor clothing retailer Patagonia violated plaintiffs’ privacy rights by letting Talkdesk’s AI-based call center products record, store, and analyze customer conversations without their knowledge or consent. The post Patagonia Sued for Using AI-Based Software to…

Randall Munroe’s XKCD ‘A Crossword Puzzle’

<a class=” sqs-block-image-link ” href=”https://xkcd.com/2957/” rel=”noopener” target=”_blank”> <img alt=”” height=”937″ src=”https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5355d604e4b03c3e9896e131/048dc16a-f3f0-470d-923a-fc23142cdccd/a_crossword_puzzle.png?format=1000w” width=”740″ /> </a><figcaption class=”image-caption-wrapper”> via the comic & dry wit of Randall Munroe, creator of XKCD Permalink The post Randall Munroe’s XKCD ‘A Crossword Puzzle’ appeared first on Security…

Squarespace Hacked — DeFi Wallets Drained (Imaginary Money Stolen)

DeFAIL: Cryptocurrency fans lose their worthless tokens via phishing attacks on decen­tral­ized finance sites. The post Squarespace Hacked — DeFi Wallets Drained (Imaginary Money Stolen) appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard Read the…

Three Ways Ox Security Helps You Achieve FedRAMP

Compliance mandates are a fact of life for security teams. There is no shortage of rules and regulations businesses must meet to certify that their organizations are architecting to specified standards for data handling, access controls, testing and auditing, and…

Hotel Wi-Fi: A Hotspot for Cyber Threats

Wi-Fi has become an essential utility, one we expect to access wherever we go. It’s particularly true for hotels, where guests expect seamless internet connectivity – to do their jobs while traveling, to stream entertainment while on vacation, to search…

Vulnerability Management Lifecycle: The Ultimate Guide to Business Security

63% of organizations suffered cyberattacks due to unpatched vulnerabilities, highlighting a critical issue. However, top-tier companies consistently maintain superior security. How do they do it? Their advantage lies in a robust… The post Vulnerability Management Lifecycle: The Ultimate Guide to Business…

API Transformation Cyber Risks and Survival Tactics

As you think about how to ensure your APIs are within your risk tolerance, ensure that you have a sound understanding of your inventory and the data associated with them. The post API Transformation Cyber Risks and Survival Tactics appeared…

How U.S. Businesses can Fight the Deepfake Threat

While it’s unclear how new, advanced technologies like AI and ML will ultimately change the data security landscape, now is not the time to stand still. The post How U.S. Businesses can Fight the Deepfake Threat  appeared first on Security…

Critical Security Update for Adobe Commerce (Magento) Users

In the rapidly evolving world of e-commerce, security remains a top priority. As part of our ongoing commitment to safeguarding our clients, we are bringing an important update to your attention regarding Adobe Commerce (Magento). This update underscores the urgent…

Caught in the Act: StealC, the Cyber Thief in C

Weekly Threat Intelligence Report Date: July 15, 2024 Prepared by: David Brunsdon, Threat Intelligence – Security Engineer, HYAS StealC seems like an appropriate name for stealer malware written in C. It’s been available for less than two years as a…

What Happens When Scammers Get Their Hands on Artificial Intelligence?

AI-powered scams are becoming increasingly sophisticated, making distinguishing between legitimate and fraudulent communications harder. Learn about the different types of AI scams, their risks, and how to protect yourself from falling victim. The post What Happens When Scammers Get Their…

Randall Munroe’s XKCD ‘Number Line Branch’

<a class=” sqs-block-image-link ” href=”https://randall%20munroe%E2%80%99s%20xkcd%20%E2%80%98number%20line%20branch%E2%80%99/” rel=”noopener” target=”_blank”> <img alt=”” height=”235″ src=”https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5355d604e4b03c3e9896e131/79d665dc-0586-4b31-aa59-c2528596ba8a/number_line_branch.png?format=1000w” width=”469″ /> </a><figcaption class=”image-caption-wrapper”> via the comic & dry wit of Randall Munroe, creator of XKCD Permalink The post Randall Munroe’s XKCD ‘Number Line Branch’ appeared first on Security…

Olympic Gold at Risk: AI Cybercriminals Target 2024 Games.

The Summer Olympic Games will be held in Paris this year, and while the athletes will be focused on breaking world records, there are plenty of opportunistic cyberthreat actors who will be focused on breaking into the event’s complex, fragmented…

600 Cybercrime Servers Linked To Cobalt Strike Shutdown

Recent news reports have brought to light a law enforcement operation codenamed MORPHEUS. The operation was conducted against the threat actors using the Cobalt strike  tool as part of their attack infrastructure and has led to the shutdown of 600…

Google Nears $23 Billion Purchase Of Wiz: Reports

Alphabet Inc.’s Google is closing in on a $23 billion acquisition of cybersecurity firm Wiz – its largest purchase ever, according to published reports. The mega-deal, first reported by the Wall Street Journal on Sunday, is in advanced talks and…

Got Tips?

Dear blog readers, I have a new project which aims to be something in the lines of a final project in the context of that if I can manage to get it going and with success it will mean that…

Advance Auto Parts: Data of 2.3 Million People Stolen in Breach

Advance Auto Parts, a massive auto parts dealer, says 2.3 million people had their information compromised in a data breach of information stored with cloud storage services provider Snowflake. The post Advance Auto Parts: Data of 2.3 Million People Stolen…

USENIX Security ’23 – One Size Does not Fit All: Quantifying the Risk of Malicious App Encounters for Different Android User Profiles

Authors/Presenters:Savino Dambra, Leyla Bilge, Platon Kotzias, Yun Shen, Juan Caballero 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…

Randall Munroe’s XKCD ‘Pole Vault’

<a class=” sqs-block-image-link ” href=”https://xkcd.com/2955/” rel=”noopener” target=”_blank”> <img alt=”” height=”179″ src=”https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5355d604e4b03c3e9896e131/12d8d7d6-e6e2-490e-b96b-54a7ff2d7c31/pole_vault.png?format=1000w” width=”740″ /> </a><figcaption class=”image-caption-wrapper”> via the comic & cartographic artistry and dry wit of Randall Munroe, creator of XKCD Permalink The post Randall Munroe’s XKCD ‘Pole Vault’ appeared first…

P2PInfect Botnet Using Miner And Ransomware Payload

Recent media reports have brought to light the P2PInfect malware. The peer-to-peer botnet has been found targeting and exploiting the Redis server’s vulnerability with ransomware and crypto miners. The malware that was once deemed to be dormant and without motive…

6 Steps to Build an Incident Response Workflow for Your Business

From data breaches to malware infections, cyber threats are numerous and ever-evolving. Having a robust incident response workflow is your shield against increasingly sophisticated cyber threats. Live patching can be a valuable tool in your cybersecurity strategy by enabling faster…

Enable Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) with Email Verification on NTA

This article provides instructions on configuring and using email verification with password authentication to implement two-factor authentication (2FA) on NTA. The NTA version used in this article is V4.5R90F05. The email verification feature is unavailable if your device runs an…

Comic Agilé – Mikkel Noe-Nygaard, Luxshan Ratnaravi – #297 – Line Management Deadlock

<a class=” sqs-block-image-link ” href=”https://www.comicagile.net/comic/line-management-deadlock/” rel=”noopener” target=”_blank”> <img alt=”” height=”649″ src=”https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5355d604e4b03c3e9896e131/94b86191-15a1-4f96-a182-b9d8f622a8cc/%23297+-+Line+Management+Deadlock.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!…

Emulating the Long-Term Extortionist Nefilim Ransomware

AttackIQ has released a new attack graph that emulates the behaviors exhibited by the extortionist ransomware Nefilim during activities against multiple organizations, primarily based in North or South America, distributed in the financial, manufacturing, or transportation industries since its emergence…

A Comprehensive Guide to the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA)

Financial institutions are increasingly more dependent than ever on Information and Communication Technology (ICT). This dependency offers numerous benefits, like increased efficiency and the ability to provide innovative services, but also exposes financial institutions to a wide array of risks,…

Hyperproof Sweeps G2 Summer Awards (Again)

It’s summer, so it’s time for some sun — and another round of G2 awards! This time, Hyperproof was in the top 10 in 64 categories and brought home 32 awards, a testament to our strong customer experience with our…

USENIX Security ’23 – “Millions of people are watching you”: Understanding the Digital-Safety Needs and Practices of Creators

Authors/Presenters:Patrawat Samermit, Anna Turner, Patrick Gage Kelley, Tara Matthews, Vanessia Wu, Sunny Consolvo, Kurt Thomas 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…

Survey Finds Confidence in Data Security Despite Ransomware Scourge

A survey of 322 IT and security professionals finds nearly two-thirds (63%) have confidence in the effectiveness of their organization’s data security measures with another 30% uncertain despite the volume of breaches and ransomware attacks being regularly reported. The post…

Examining the Decrease in Cyber Insurance Rates

The cyber insurance market has proven tricky for many companies to navigate. The ongoing rise in cyberattacks, coupled with a lack of extensive historical data, makes it difficult to obtain this important insurance at affordable rates.   However, an interesting trend…

Hard Truths about Remote Access Hardware VPNs

Hardware VPNs are the primary method the enterprise uses to connect remote, or what we now call the hybrid workforce, to the IT tools that power our digital economy. The post Hard Truths about Remote Access Hardware VPNs appeared first…

Survey Sees Modern CISOs Becoming More Comfortable With Risk

A survey of 1,031 CISOs finds that cybersecurity leaders are paradoxically getting more comfortable with current levels of risks at a time when CEOs may be finally becoming more cautious. The post Survey Sees Modern CISOs Becoming More Comfortable With…

Why the Ticketmaster Breach is More Dangerous Than You Think

Learn how the Ticketmaster breach introduces corporate vulnerabilities plus steps to detect company credential usage and safeguard your organization’s systems. The post Why the Ticketmaster Breach is More Dangerous Than You Think appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has…

A “Meta” Facebook Phish

Found in Environments Protected By: Microsoft By Andrew Mann, Cofense Phishing Defense Center Everyone today has some form of social media, whether it is Instagram, X, YouTube or Facebook. It is an amazing way to communicate and stay connected with…

USENIX Security ’23 – Un-Equal Online Safety?” A Gender Analysis of Security and Privacy Protection Advice and Behaviour Patterns

Authors/Presenters:Kovila P.L. Coopamootoo, Magdalene Ng 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…

Randall Munroe’s XKCD ‘Bracket Symbols’

<a class=” sqs-block-image-link ” href=”https://xkcd.com/2954/” rel=”noopener” target=”_blank”> <img alt=”” height=”569″ src=”https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5355d604e4b03c3e9896e131/35881f08-658c-4957-a2ee-dcbf127ce9b6/bracket_symbols.png?format=1000w” width=”592″ /> </a><figcaption class=”image-caption-wrapper”> via the comic & cartographic artistry and dry wit of Randall Munroe, creator of XKCD Permalink The post Randall Munroe’s XKCD ‘Bracket Symbols’ appeared first…

Google and Apple Move to Strengthen User Protections

Google and Apple look to give users better protections against social engineering attacks like phishing, with Google giving high-risk users access to the APP service with a passkey and Apple educating users about the threats with a detailed support document…

A Guide to Lockdown of Salesforce Links

Collaboration and cooperation are among the key benefits Salesforce offers its customers. The application’s sharing tools are typical of any cloud-based environment. However, ease of sharing is a two-sided coin, and there is a potential risk associated with publicly accessible…

‘Blast-RADIUS’ Critical Bug Blows Up IT Vacation Plans

MD5 MITM Muddle: Ancient, widely used protocol has CVSS 9.0 vulnerability. The post ‘Blast-RADIUS’ Critical Bug Blows Up IT Vacation Plans appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard Read the original article: ‘Blast-RADIUS’ Critical…

Aldo Pietropaolo Joins Strata Identity as Field CTO

Multi-cloud Identity Orchestration leader appoints 20-year industry veteran and co-founder of Good Dog Labs to lead solution architecture BOULDER, Colo., July 9, 2024 – Strata Identity, the Identity Orchestration company, today announced that Aldo Pietropaolo has joined the company as…

Avoiding Social Engineering Attacks to Prevent Financial Fraud

Social engineering attacks are a cybersecurity threat. These attacks, which involve manipulating individuals into divulging confidential information, have been on the rise and pose a substantial risk to businesses, particularly for financial fraud. Social engineering attacks are cyber attacks where…

Securing Kubernetes: The Risks Of Unmanaged Machine Identities

Microservices and containers are changing the way businesses build, deploy, and manage their applications. Within a short span, these technologies have become the de facto standard for software development and distribution. Kubernetes, the open-source container orchestration platform, has also become…

3 Ways to Achieve Zero-Trust With Your PAM Strategy

Three crucial ways to achieve zero-trust through your PAM strategy, ensuring that every privileged user session within your IT environment is safe by design. The post 3 Ways to Achieve Zero-Trust With Your PAM Strategy appeared first on Security Boulevard.…

Deepfake Threats and Biometric Security Vulnerabilities

Grasping how biometric attacks work is crucial for organizations to make informed decisions based on actual threat intelligence. The post Deepfake Threats and Biometric Security Vulnerabilities appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard Read…

Randall Munroe’s XKCD ‘Alien Theories’

<a class=” sqs-block-image-link ” href=”https://xkcd.com/2953/” rel=”noopener” target=”_blank”> <img alt=”” height=”308″ src=”https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5355d604e4b03c3e9896e131/2d0ecbf5-bcc9-4564-81ec-a352187c18cd/alien_theories.png?format=1000w” width=”352″ /> </a> Permalink The post Randall Munroe’s XKCD ‘Alien Theories’ appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard Read the original article: Randall…

USENIX Security ’23 – USENIX Security ’23 – AnimateDead: Debloating Web Applications Using Concolic Execution

Authors/Presenters:Babak Amin Azad, Rasoul Jahanshahi, Chris Tsoukaladelis, Manuel Egele, Nick Nikiforakis 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…

China-Backed Threat Group Rapidly Exploits New Flaws: Agencies

APT40, a threat group backed by China’s government, quickly adapts POC exploits of popular software like Microsoft Exchange and Log4j to attack corporate and government networks in the U.S., Australia, and elsewhere, according to an alert issued by government security…

Limitations of current automatic specification generation tools

Explore the limitations of current automated specification generation tools and how Escape’s static analysis techniques stand out. The post Limitations of current automatic specification generation tools appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard Read…

Staying Safe During Amazon Prime Day

As you can see in the above screenshot, Apple iPads are one of the lovable items scammers are purchasing with the stolen credentials and gift cards. In parallel, in another forum, as part of “contributing the community”, one of the…

Unleashing the Power of Next-Gen Agents for Robust Cloud-Native Security

While there’s no one-size-fits-all option for securing the cloud, next-generation agents thrive in these fast-moving environments and serve as the critical component of any cloud security strategy. The post Unleashing the Power of Next-Gen Agents for Robust Cloud-Native Security appeared…

Navigating Authentication Challenges: A Closer Look at Contemporary CIAM

The need for robust authentication mechanisms has become paramount in the ever-evolving landscape of digital security. The post Navigating Authentication Challenges: A Closer Look at Contemporary CIAM appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard…

Minimize Data Breaches with Planning, Transparency and Technology

Data breaches are growing more prevalent and sophisticated, and companies must make every effort to minimize the impact of an attack. The post Minimize Data Breaches with Planning, Transparency and Technology appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been…

OWASP Penetration Testing: Methodology, Kit, Checklist (Downloadable)

Software security is key to the online world’s survival. Collaborative efforts of cybersecurity professionals and volunteers have come together to create the OWASP web security testing guide. Malicious actors constantly threaten web applications, the backbone of many businesses. OWASP penetration…

Database Penetration Testing: Secure Your Data

Today, organisations store a lot of sensitive data in their database systems. This could be customer info, financial records, intellectual property, etc. Protecting this from unauthorised access is key; database penetration testing helps achieve this by finding holes in the…

Why SPRS Matters and 4 Steps to Improve Your Security Posture

The supplier performance risk system (SPRS) is a database maintained by the DoD that “utilizes suppliers’ performance data in areas of product delivery and quality to rate performance and predict potential risk.” The post Why SPRS Matters and 4 Steps…

Balancing Security and Convenience with EV Charging

Even as manufacturers tackle convenience issues, the need for digital trust throughout EV infrastructure and ecosystems still remains. The post Balancing Security and Convenience with EV Charging appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard…

Human Vigilance is Required Amid AI-Generated Cybersecurity Threats

While many organizations are adopting AI at an alarming pace to gain efficiencies and lower operating costs through technology and headcount reduction, they may also be sacrificing their security. The post Human Vigilance is Required Amid AI-Generated Cybersecurity Threats appeared…

Continuous Threat Exposure Management for Google Cloud

On July 9th, 2020, an independent security firm discovered a trove of personal health information belonging to Pfizer patients on the public internet. The breach exposed unencrypted conversations between patients and providers of four different Pfizer products, including full names,…

Paperclip Maximizers, Artificial Intelligence and Natural Stupidity

Existential risk from AI Some believe an existential risk accompanies the development or emergence of artificial general intelligence (AGI). Quantifying the probability of this risk is a hard problem, to say nothing of calculating the probabilities of the many non-existential…