SANTA CLARA, Calif., January 9, 2024 – NSFOCUS, a global provider of intelligent hybrid security solutions, today announced that NSFOCUS has been named a Major Player in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Risk-Based Vulnerability Management Platforms 2023 Vendor Assessment (doc #US50302323,…
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Life in the Swimlane with Principal Data Scientist, Dima Skorokhodov
The post Life in the Swimlane with Principal Data Scientist, Dima Skorokhodov appeared first on AI Enabled Security Automation. The post Life in the Swimlane with Principal Data Scientist, Dima Skorokhodov appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been…
USENIX Security ’23 – ‘Know Your Cybercriminal: Evaluating Attacker Preferences by Measuring Profile Sales on an Active, Leading Criminal Market for User Impersonation at Scale’
Authors/Presenters: Michele Campobasso, Luca Allodi 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…
Mastering the ‘cd’ Command: Tips and Tricks for Efficient Directory Navigation
Navigating through directories is a fundamental aspect of working in a command-line interface, and the ‘cd’ command plays a crucial role in this process. In this blog post, we’ll explore various tips and tricks to enhance your efficiency when using…
Randall Munroe’s XKCD ‘Range Safety’
<a class=” sqs-block-image-link ” href=”https://xkcd.com/2876/”> <img alt=”” height=”272″ src=”https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5355d604e4b03c3e9896e131/91cdcc28-01cd-40a0-b74d-a4144e69311a/range_safety.png?format=1000w” width=”565″ /> </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 ‘Range Safety’ appeared first on Security Boulevard. This…
NIST: Better Defenses are Needed for AI Systems
The accelerating development and expanding deployment of AI systems is creating significant security and privacy risks that aren’t being mitigated by modern solutions, according to a research paper from the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). Predictive and…
USENIX Security ’23 – Zixin Wang, Danny Yuxing Huang, Yaxing Yao – ‘Exploring Tenants’ Preferences of Privacy Negotiation in Airbnb’
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 channel. Permalink The post…
DOE Puts Up $70 Million to Secure US Energy Infrastructure
The federal government will spend as much as $70 million for technologies that will create a more resilient energy delivery infrastructure that is better protected against a range of threats, including from cybercriminals. The U.S. Department of Energy this month…
SEC Cyber Incident Reporting Rules Pressure IT Security Leaders
As the SEC gets tough on businesses’ cybersecurity posture, IT security leaders will need to beef up incident response plans. The post SEC Cyber Incident Reporting Rules Pressure IT Security Leaders appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been…
Alert: Carbanak Malware Strikes Again With Updated Tactics
Recent reports have highlighted the return of the Carbanak Malware. As per the reports, it’s a banking malware used in ransomware attacks that leverages updated tactics for increased effectiveness. As of now, the malware is known to have been distributed…
Default Configurations of Software and Applications in Cybersecurity
This article is part of a series where we look at a recent NSA/CISA Joint Cybersecurity Advisory on the top cybersecurity issues identified during red/blue team exercises operated by these organizations. In this article you will find a more in-depth…
Debian and Ubuntu Fixed OpenSSH Vulnerabilities
Debian and Ubuntu have released security updates for their respective OS versions, addressing five flaws discovered in the openssh package. In this article, we will delve into the intricacies of these vulnerabilities, shedding light on their nature and the recommended…
Most Advanced iPhone Exploit Ever, Google’s $5 Billion Settlement, Apple’s Journal App
In this episode, we discuss the most sophisticated iPhone exploit ever, Google’s agreement to settle a $5 billion lawsuit about tracking users in ‘incognito’ mode, and a new iOS app, Journal. The iPhone exploit, known as Operation Triangulation, has complex…
USENIX Security ’23 – Oshrat Ayalon, Dana Turjeman, Elissa M. Redmiles – ‘Exploring Privacy And Incentives Considerations In Adoption Of COVID-19 Contact Tracing Apps’
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 channel. Permalink The post…
9 Questions to Ask a Privileged Access Provider
Most resources, such as databases or machines, are running in the cloud today and need privileged access. Yet few teams can effectively manage identities in the cloud at scale, with Gartner estimating that by 2023, 75 percent of cloud security…
FAQ: What Is DFARS Compliance and How Does It Work?
The Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement, better known as DFARS, has significance for contractors working with the Department of Defense (DoD). Our intention is to offer a comprehensive perspective on DFARS in the context of cybersecurity, its various clauses, and…
Three Years After January 6th: The Insurrection’s Impact on U.S. Democracy
Three years ago, on January 6, 2021, the U.S. Capitol was stormed by a mob intent on overturning the results of the 2020 Presidential Election. This event — the January 6th insurrection — was a direct attack on the democratic…
USENIX Security ’23 – “If I Could Do This, I Feel Anyone Could” *The Design And Evaluation Of A Secondary Authentication Factor Manager’
Authors/Presenters: Garrett Smith, Tarun Yadav, Jonathan Dutson, Scott Ruoti, Kent Seamons“ 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…
How to Build a Phishing Playbook Part 2: Wireframing
Welcome back to our series on automating phishing investigation and response with playbooks in Smart SOAR. This is a four-part series covering preparation, wireframing, development, and testing. In this part, we’ll be designing our workflow, building on top of the…
Nest Wallet CEO Loses $125,000 in Wallet Draining Scam
The co-founder and CEO of a startup cryptocurrency wallet said he lost $125,000 in crypto in a scam, becoming among the latest victims of the growing threat of wallet drainer malware that one cybersecurity firm stole almost $300 million from…