Category: Security Boulevard

Prioritizing Exposures vs. Prioritizing Actions

Organizations face an overwhelming number of vulnerabilities and threats. The traditional approach has been to prioritize exposures—identifying and addressing the most critical vulnerabilities first. However, this method, while logical on the surface, has significant limitations. At Veriti, we advocate for…

6 Tips for Preventing DDoS Attacks Using Rate Limits

Rate limiting is a well-known technique for limiting network traffic to web servers, APIs, or other online services. It is also one of the methods available to you for blocking DDoS attackers from flooding your system with requests and exhausting…

Navigating Security Challenges in Containerized Applications

Containerized applications offer several advantages over traditional deployment methods, making them a powerful tool for modern application development and deployment. Understanding the security complexities of containers and implementing targeted security measures is crucial for organizations to protect their applications and…

Critical ADOdb Vulnerabilities Fixed in Ubuntu

Multiple vulnerabilities have been addressed in ADOdb, a PHP database abstraction layer library. These vulnerabilities could cause severe security issues, such as SQL injection attacks, cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks, and authentication bypasses. The Ubuntu security team has released updates to…

Efficiency is Key to Cybersecurity in the Post-Cloud Era

SANTA CLARA, Calif., June 26, 2024 — At the 16th Information Security Forum and 2024 RSAC Hot Topics Seminar held on June 7, 2024, Richard Zhao, Chief Operating Officer of International Business at NSFOCUS, presented the new picture of cybersecurity…

SonarQube 10.6 Release Announcement

The 10.6 release of SonarQube includes some significant changes, such as autoscaling in Kubernetes, auto-configuration for C and C++ projects, support for running in a FIPS-enforced environment, set rule priority to uphold your coding standards, easy setup of monorepos, monitoring…

LockBit Claims Ransomware Attack on U.S. Federal Reserve

The LockBit ransomware group is claiming that it hacked into systems at the U.S. Federal Reserve and stole 33TB of data that it will begin leaking as early as Tuesday if the institution doesn’t pay the unspecified ransom. The notorious…

Hacking APIs with HTTPie

Learn why HTTPie is a great replacement for curl and how to use it when conducting your own API security testing. The post Hacking APIs with HTTPie appeared first on Dana Epp’s Blog. The post Hacking APIs with HTTPie appeared…

Microsoft Privacy FAIL: Windows 11 Silently Backs Up to OneDrive

Copying users’ files and deleting some? Even a cartoon hound knows this isn’t fine. The post Microsoft Privacy FAIL: Windows 11 Silently Backs Up to OneDrive appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard Read…

Google’s Project Naptime Aims for AI-Based Vulnerability Research

Security analysts at Google are developing a framework that they hope will enable large language models (LLMs) to eventually be able to run automated vulnerability research, particularly analyses of malware variants. The analysts with Google’s Project Zero – a group…

Top 6 Compliance Reporting Tools in 2024

What is a Compliance Report? A compliance report describes how successfully or poorly a company complies with security and business-related regulations. It is distributed to various audiences, including the board, senior executives, regulators, business partners, third-party vendors, etc. Whatever compliance…

How AttackIQ Can Bolster CORA Compliance in the Federal Government

Federal agencies need strong security controls and continuous compliance. The Cyber Operational Readiness Assessment (CORA) by the DHS and industry partners enhances critical infrastructure resilience against cyber threats. The post How AttackIQ Can Bolster CORA Compliance in the Federal Government…

Reverse engineering eBPF programs

eBPF is one of the most widely used technologies in today’s computing ecosystem, starting from the cloud sector The post Reverse engineering eBPF programs appeared first on ARMO. The post Reverse engineering eBPF programs appeared first on Security Boulevard. This…

Intermediate vs Root Certificates

PKI ensures secure digital communication by verifying online entities. Root and intermediate certificates create a trust chain, ensuring information integrity. The post Intermediate vs Root Certificates appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard Read…

StealC & Vidar Malware Campaign Identified

Weekly Threat Intelligence Report Date: June 24, 2024 Prepared by: David Brunsdon, Threat Intelligence – Security Engineer, HYAS Malware developers will use all sorts of techniques to obfuscate their C2 location and keep security analysts from being able to understand…

Securing AI-Native Platforms: A Comprehensive Approach with SecureFLO

Securing AI-Native Platforms: A Comprehensive Approach with SecureFLO Securing AI-Native Platforms: A Comprehensive Approach with SecureFLO In the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence, ensuring robust cybersecurity measures is more critical than ever. AI-native platforms, which leverage advanced machine learning…

USENIX Security ’23 – A Two-Decade Retrospective Analysis of a University’s Vulnerability to Attacks Exploiting Reused Passwords

Distinguished Paper Award Winner Authors/Presenters: Alexandra Nisenoff, Maximilian Golla, Miranda Wei, Juliette Hainline, Hayley Szymanek, Annika Braun, Annika Hildebrandt, Blair Christensen, David Langenberg Many thanks to USENIX for publishing their outstanding USENIX Security ’23 Presenter’s content, and the organizations strong…

Intrusion Detection in Linux: Protecting Your System from Threats

Safeguarding your Linux environment from potential threats is more critical than ever. Whether you’re managing a small server or an extensive network, having hands-on knowledge of intrusion detection systems (IDS) is essential. IDS tools play a vital role in maintaining…

Real-time Ubuntu 24.04 LTS is Available

Canonical, the company behind Ubuntu, released real-time Ubuntu 24.04 LTS on May 30, 2024. This latest offering from Canonical promises to revolutionize real-time computing by delivering an enhanced, low-latency, and deterministic operating system tailored to meet the stringent demands of…

On-Demand Materiality Analysis Guides Determination | Kovrr

Articles related to cyber risk quantification, cyber risk management, and cyber resilience. The post On-Demand Materiality Analysis Guides Determination | Kovrr appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard Read the original article: On-Demand Materiality…

The End of Our Dog Era

 “That’s the end of our Joplin era,” my wife said to my oldest daughter. We were still crying and wiping our tears. I didn’t say it out loud, but I thought “That was the end of our dog era,” We’d…

USENIX Security ’23 – “I’m Going To Trust This Until It Burns Me” Parents’ Privacy Concerns and Delegation of Trust in K-8 Educational Technology

Authors/Presenters: Victoria Zhong, Susan McGregor, Rachel Greenstadt 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…

What Are the Benefits of FedRAMP Certification in 2024?

FedRAMP, the federal risk and authorization management program, is a comprehensive and structured way to develop a security – mostly cybersecurity – position when working with the federal government. It’s a framework meant for contractors and third-party businesses that handle…

Learn about ISO 27001 Penetration Testing and its requirements

ISO 27001, the internationally recognised standard for information security management systems (ISMS), provides a framework for organisations to protect their valuable information assets. Penetration testing is crucial in preventing data breaches and maintaining the business’s reputation. ISO 27001 strongly recommends…

U.S. Bans Sale of Kaspersky Cybersecurity Software

Long simmering suspicions about the loyalty of Kaspersky Software, a cybersecurity firm headquartered in Russia, came to a head this week after the U.S. government banned the sale of the company’s software, effective July 20th, to both companies and individual…

Simplifying Azure Key Vault Updates With AppViewX Automation

Azure Key Vault service offers a secure storage solution for cryptographic keys, API keys, passwords, and certificates in the cloud. However, managing this vault typically involves manual updates and additions by cloud administrators. Given the large volume of certificates and…

Randall Munroe’s XKCD ‘Pascal’s Wager Triangle’

<a class=” sqs-block-image-link ” href=”https://xkcd.com/2947/” rel=”noopener” target=”_blank”> <img alt=”” height=”802″ src=”https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5355d604e4b03c3e9896e131/57d7e6ec-48d8-48c4-9fd5-217767329892/pascals_wager_triangle.png?format=1000w” width=”740″ /> </a><figcaption class=”image-caption-wrapper”> via the comic artistry and dry wit of Randall Munroe, creator of XKCD Permalink The post Randall Munroe’s XKCD ‘Pascal’s Wager Triangle’ appeared first on…

Understanding Access Control Models: RBAC, ABAC, and DAC

Different models of access control offer unique methods and benefits. The three primary models are Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Attribute-Based Access Control (ABAC), and Discretionary Access Control (DAC). The post Understanding Access Control Models: RBAC, ABAC, and DAC appeared first…

How to find Kaspersky products with runZero

The US government has banned the sale of Kaspersky products and services. Here’s how to find Kaspersky products in your network. The post How to find Kaspersky products with runZero appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed…

Report Details Reemergence of Lockbit 3.0 Ransomware Syndicate

An analysis of ransomware attacks claimed to have been perpetrated by cybercriminal syndicates that was published today by NCC Group, a provider of managed security services, finds LockBit 3.0 has reemerged to claim the top spot amongst the most prominent…

Comic Agilé – Mikkel Noe-Nygaard, Luxshan Ratnaravi – #294 — Enabling Flow

<a class=” sqs-block-image-link ” href=”https://www.comicagile.net/comic/enabling-flow/” rel=”noopener” target=”_blank”> <img alt=”” height=”560″ src=”https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5355d604e4b03c3e9896e131/79b8186a-605d-4dd7-a263-2da8da296544/%23294+%E2%80%93+Enabling+Flow.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!…

Cato Networks Launches SASE Platform for Partners

Cato Networks today launched a framework for IT services partners that promises to make it simple to integrate its secure access service edge (SASE) service with third-party services. The post Cato Networks Launches SASE Platform for Partners appeared first on…

CHOROLOGY Emerges to Apply Generative AI to Data Governance

CHOROLOGY.ai today emerged from stealth to apply generative artificial intelligence (AI) to data governance. The post CHOROLOGY Emerges to Apply Generative AI to Data Governance appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard Read the…

June Product Update

The team at CyberSaint is thrilled to announce the latest additions and updates made to the CyberStrong solution. These latest updates will empower you to benchmark your organization’s maturity against industry standards, compare changes in FAIR-based assessments, customize heat maps,…

Cloud Penetration Testing: A Detailed Step-by-Step Guide

As businesses increasingly migrate to the cloud, ensuring the security of cloud infrastructure becomes paramount. Cloud security testing, particularly cloud penetration testing, is critical to identifying and mitigating security vulnerabilities within your cloud environments. This detailed guide will walk you…

Managing Transitive Vulnerabilities

Transitive vulnerabilities are developers’ most hated type of security issue, and for good reason. It’s complicated enough to monitor for and fix direct vulnerabilities throughout the software development lifecycle (SDLC). When software is dependent on third-, fourth-, and Nth-party components…

IRONSCALES Applies Generative AI to Phishing Simulation

IRONSCALES has made generally available a phishing simulation tool that makes use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) to enable cybersecurity teams to create as many as 2,000 simulations of a spear phishing attack in less than an hour. The post…

Juneteenth National Independence Day 2024

<img alt=”” height=”410″ src=”https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5355d604e4b03c3e9896e131/f73412d4-80cf-4fc2-b20f-97c0a7bef986/juneteenth.jpg?format=1000w” width=”1024″ /> Permalink The post Juneteenth National Independence Day 2024 appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard Read the original article: Juneteenth National Independence Day 2024

Cybercrime Targeting Paris 2024 Olympic Games Gains Steam

The variety of tactics, from fake lotteries to impersonating officials, demonstrates the broad scope of threats targeting the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. The post Cybercrime Targeting Paris 2024 Olympic Games Gains Steam appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has…

Cybersecurity Worker Burnout Costing Businesses Big

The constant vigilance required to protect against evolving threats, and the sheer volume of routine tasks that demand attention contribute significantly to burnout. The post Cybersecurity Worker Burnout Costing Businesses Big appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been…

Debunking Common Myths About Catastrophic Cyber Incidents

The future of modeling catastrophic cyber risk hinges on our ability to move beyond misconceptions and confront the true extent of our exposure. The post Debunking Common Myths About Catastrophic Cyber Incidents appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has…

Cybercriminals Target Trump Supporters with Donation Scams

Donald Trump’s presidential campaign is known for aggressively trying to raise money, even sending emails to donors hoping to cash in on setbacks like his conviction late last month on 34 felony counts for illegally influencing the 2016 campaign. Bad…

Breadth vs. Depth in SaaS Security

Learn the difference between breadth vs depth in SaaS security and why AppOmni’s depth-first approach can help organizations achieve both breadth and depth in their security strategies. The post Breadth vs. Depth in SaaS Security appeared first on AppOmni. The…

Top cybersecurity Substacks to follow

On Substack, publications run by cybersecurity professionals and journalists with expertise in cybersecurity can help practitioners keep pace with developments in security operations and many other areas of cybersecurity. The post Top cybersecurity Substacks to follow appeared first on Security…

Survey Surfaces Lack of Confidence in Security Tools

A global survey of more than 1,033 security and IT leaders published today finds nearly two-thirds (65%) lack confidence that their existing security tooling cannot effectively detect breaches. The post Survey Surfaces Lack of Confidence in Security Tools appeared first…

ASUS Router User? Patch ASAP!

Or junk it if EOL: Two nasty vulnerabilities need an update—pronto. The post ASUS Router User? Patch ASAP! appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard Read the original article: ASUS Router User? Patch ASAP!

Cyber Materiality Reporting for Smaller Companies | Kovrr

Articles related to cyber risk quantification, cyber risk management, and cyber resilience. The post Cyber Materiality Reporting for Smaller Companies | Kovrr appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard Read the original article: Cyber…

Sysdig Bids to Bolster Brittle Cloud Infrastructure Layers

By centralizing, enriching and correlating identities to events, the suggestion is that security and platform teams can break silos and readily share findings to expedite investigations. The post Sysdig Bids to Bolster Brittle Cloud Infrastructure Layers appeared first on Security…

Google Critical Security Alert Email

Reading Time: 6 min Is that Google security alert real? Learn how to identify scams & secure your account in 5 easy steps. The post Google Critical Security Alert Email appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed…

Top 5 Ways To Protect Your Logistics Company From Fraud

Reading Time: 11 min Cybersecurity remains a top concern for most industries, including logistics. Learn five ways to protect your logistics company’s cybersecurity. The post Top 5 Ways To Protect Your Logistics Company From Fraud appeared first on Security Boulevard.…

Runtime Enforcement: Software Security After the Supply Chain Ends

Runtime enforcement is the future of software security, if we can only make it accessible to the developers that understand their applications the best. The post Runtime Enforcement: Software Security After the Supply Chain Ends appeared first on Security Boulevard.…

Key Takeaways From Horizon3.ai’s Analysis of an Entra ID Compromise

As enterprises shift from on-premises to cloud systems, hybrid cloud solutions have become essential for optimizing performance, scalability, and user ease. However, risks arise when poorly configured environments connect to the cloud. A compromised Microsoft Active Directory can fully compromise…

Enhancing Enterprise Browser Security

TechSpective Podcast Episode 133   Nick Edwards, Vice President of Product Management at Menlo Security joins me for this insightful episode of the TechSpective Podcast. Nick brings decades of cybersecurity experience to the table, offering a deep dive into the…

Chariot Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM) Updates

Our engineering team has been hard at work, reworking our flagship platform to enhance the Chariot platform to remain the most comprehensive and powerful CTEM platform on the market. So what’s new? Here are several new features recently added to…

APIs: The Silent Heroes of Data Center Management

In the intricate ecosystem of data center operations, managing and optimizing infrastructure is a complex, continuous task. Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) software has emerged as a vital tool in this arena, providing real-time monitoring, management, and analytical capabilities. Yet,…

Open Source Licensing 101: Everything You Need to Know

With the right license, you can protect your open-source project and ensure proper usage. This article provides a clear overview of open-source licensing for developers and users. The post Open Source Licensing 101: Everything You Need to Know appeared first…

Using LLMs to Exploit Vulnerabilities

Interesting research: “Teams of LLM Agents can Exploit Zero-Day Vulnerabilities.” Abstract: LLM agents have become increasingly sophisticated, especially in the realm of cybersecurity. Researchers have shown that LLM agents can exploit real-world vulnerabilities when given a description of the vulnerability…

The Ultimate Guide to Troubleshooting Vulnerability Scan Failures

Vulnerability scans evaluate systems, networks, and applications to uncover security vulnerabilities. Leveraging databases of known vulnerabilities, these scans detect your weakest spots. These are the points most likely to be exploited by cybercriminals. Scans also help prioritize the order of…

The Seven Things You Need to Know About Cyber Insurance

Cyber insurance and cybersecurity, when combined, can provide a powerful combination of protection and risk management. The post The Seven Things You Need to Know About Cyber Insurance appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security…

USENIX Security ’23 – We Really Need to Talk About Session Tickets: A Large-Scale Analysis of Cryptographic Dangers with TLS Session Tickets

Authors/Presenters:Sven Hebrok, Simon Nachtigall, Marcel Maehren, Nurullah Erinola, Robert Merget, Juraj Somorovsky, Jörg Schwenk 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…

How we differentiate ARMO Platform from Open Source Kubescape

In this blog post we will be discussing how we differentiate ARMO Platform from Open Source Kubescape. The post How we differentiate ARMO Platform from Open Source Kubescape appeared first on ARMO. The post How we differentiate ARMO Platform from…

What is Identity Threat Detection And Response (ITDR)

Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR) is a framework that focuses on protecting your organization from being compromised by threat actors exploiting your organization’s identities. Practically, ITDR solutions include system policies, best practices, and effective tools to monitor, detect, and…

Microsoft Accepts Responsibility for U.S. Government Security Breaches

Microsoft president says the company accepts full responsibility for every cybersecurity issue raised in a recent Cyber Safety Review Board report created by multiple officials from several U.S. government agencies The post Microsoft Accepts Responsibility for U.S. Government Security Breaches…

USENIX Security ’23 – Exploring the Unknown DTLS Universe: Analysis of the DTLS Server Ecosystem on the Internet

Authors/Presenters:Nurullah Erinola, Marcel Maehren, Robert Merget, Juraj Somorovsky, Jörg Schwenk 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…

Liquidmatrix Security Digest Podcast – Episode 79

Episode 0x79 We have no idea what’s going on either… But we’re going to keep doing this as long as we can manage to schedule the appointment in our calendars and also show up… Upcoming this week… Lots of News…

USENIX Security ’23 – Keep Your Friends Close, but Your Routeservers Closer: Insights into RPKI Validation in the Internet

Authors/Presenters:Tomas Hlavacek, Haya Shulman, Niklas Vogel, Michael Waidner 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…

A New Tactic in the Rapid Evolution of QR Code Scams

QR codes have been around for three decades, but it wasn’t until the COVID-19 pandemic hit in 2020 that they got wide use, with restaurants, health care facilities, and other businesses turning to them to customers contactless ways to read…

Conducting Third Party Security Assessment: A Step-by-Step Strategy

Cybersecurity threats are on the rise, and as organizations increasingly rely on third-party vendors to support their operations, it’s crucial to ensure that these partners uphold high-security standards. A third-party security assessment is vital in understanding and mitigating the risk…

Chinese Threats Aim for Government Sector

The rise in U.S.-politics-themed scams indicates that adversarial nation states understand the significance of election years. The post Chinese Threats Aim for Government Sector  appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard Read the original…