Category: Security Boulevard

RansomHub Rides High on Knight Ransomware Source Code

RansomHub, which has become among the most prolific ransomware groups over the past few months, likely got its start with the source code from the Knight malware and a boost from a one-time BlackCat affiliate. The post RansomHub Rides High…

How Poor Cryptographic Practices Endanger Banking Software Security

In today’s digital age, financial institutions rely heavily on encryption to protect sensitive data in their banking applications. However, despite the critical role of cryptography, many implementations suffer from fundamental flaws that create a false sense of security. Misconceptions about…

Why Digital Threats are the New Frontier in Executive Protection

The landscape of threats facing executives has expanded far beyond the physical realm, and home is the new attack surface. Traditional security measures, while still essential, are no longer sufficient on their own to protect high-profile individuals from the myriad…

8 Takeaways from Apple 2023 Threat Research

The newly-released Apple cybersecurity threat study reveals interesting data points and demonstrates how the threat landscape is evolving. The post 8 Takeaways from Apple 2023 Threat Research appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard…

Russian Threat Groups Turn Eyes to the Paris Olympic Games

Russian threat groups are using old tactics and generative AI to run malicious disinformation campaigns meant to discredit the Paris Olympic Games, France and its president, and the IOC fewer than two months before the Games begin. The post Russian…

NIST 2.0: Securing Workload Identities and Access

5 min read The updated framework addresses the need to secure non-human identities. Here’s how that can extend across the guidance’s five key functions. The post NIST 2.0: Securing Workload Identities and Access appeared first on Aembit. The post NIST…

Life in the Swimlane with Emily Spector, Senior SDR

The post Life in the Swimlane with Emily Spector, Senior SDR appeared first on AI Enabled Security Automation. The post Life in the Swimlane with Emily Spector, Senior SDR appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from…

The Role of DevSecOps in Enhancing CNAPP Efficiency

Incorporating DevSecOps into CNAPP strategies can improve the way organizations develop and secure their applications. The post The Role of DevSecOps in Enhancing CNAPP Efficiency appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard Read the…

Was the Ticketmaster Leak Snowflake’s Fault?

Snowflake, Inc. says NO, threatening legal action against those who say it was. But reports are coming in of several more massive leaks from other Snowflake customers. The post Was the Ticketmaster Leak Snowflake’s Fault? appeared first on Security Boulevard.…

CISOs and Senior Leadership at Odds Over Security

Only half of cybersecurity leaders feel their C-suite understands cybersecurity risks, a Trend Micro survey found. Four in five have been told to downplay a potential risk’s severity. The post CISOs and Senior Leadership at Odds Over Security appeared first…

Consolidation is Coming to Corporate Security Technology

Why removing technology silos is critical to helping security teams save time, cut costs, and reduce risks. This article was originally published in Security Magazine. Those old enough to remember the software industry in the 1980s might recall some names…

Data Defense: Leveraging SaaS Security Tools

Data Defense: Leveraging SaaS Security Tools madhav Tue, 06/04/2024 – 05:15 < div> The Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) market has burgeoned in recent years, driven by its convenience, scalability, and cost-effectiveness. As per the Thales 2024 Data Threat Report, enterprises reported they…

50 CISOs & Cybersecurity Leaders Shaping the Future

  I am honored and humbled to be listed among such influential luminaries who collectively push our industry to continually adapt to make our digital ecosystem trustworthy! An incredible list of cybersecurity CISOs and leaders cybersecurity CISOs and leaders that drive…

The NIST Finally Hires a Contractor to Manage CVEs

Security experts have been frustrated because no one was managing the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures security reports. Good news: The NIST has hired a company to manage the backlog. Bad news: The company has no experience with this kind of…

Cybersecurity Automation in Healthcare Program Launched by HHS Agency

The UPGRADE program seeks to enhance and automate cybersecurity for healthcare facilities, focused on protecting operations and ensuring continuity of patient care. The post Cybersecurity Automation in Healthcare Program Launched by HHS Agency appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article…

Google Hates Ad Blockers: Manifest V3 Push Starts Today

We warned you. As of June 3, Google is following through on its threat to kill ad blockers. Privacy-focused Chrome extensions are living on borrowed time; developers must upgrade to the less capable “Manifest V3” API. The post Google Hates…

Randall Munroe’s XKCD ‘Modes of Transportation’

<a class=” sqs-block-image-link ” href=”https://xkcd.com/2940/” rel=”noopener” target=”_blank”> <img alt=”” height=”518″ src=”https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5355d604e4b03c3e9896e131/14d11580-de4d-4705-bb37-0619dd030e96/modes_of_transportation.png?format=1000w” width=”510″ /> </a> Permalink The post Randall Munroe’s XKCD ‘Modes of Transportation’ appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard Read the original article:…

Securing Your Snowflake Environments

SaaS breaches have increased 4x in the last year. We have seen a sequence of breaches that have impacted major SaaS vendors, such as Microsoft and Okta. Snowflake has been in the news recently due to attacks targeted at customer-owned…

CVE-2024-24919 Exploitation, Veriti Proactive Remediation

Over the past few days, there has been a significant rise in exploitation attempts of the Check Point vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-24919. This increase is not isolated but part of a larger pattern of sophisticated cyber attacks that utilize both manual…

Seeing Like a Data Structure

Technology was once simply a tool—and a small one at that—used to amplify human intent and capacity. That was the story of the industrial revolution: we could control nature and build large, complex human societies, and the more we employed…

Insider Risk Digest: May

This Article Insider Risk Digest: May was first published on Signpost Six. | https://www.signpostsix.com/ Welcome to this month’s Insider Risk Digest. This edition reveals a University of Florida professor and students involved in a scheme to ship illicit substances to…

Liquidmatrix Security Digest Podcast – Episode 77

Episode 0x77 I’m not cool and neither are you. Ok, so it’s been a long time – but we’re good 🙂 August 1st 2022 was our last show. The next one is scheduled now for sometime in 2026. Upcoming this…

Navigating Email: From Spam Wars to Trusted Relationships

Some call it spam. Others call it marketing. Recipients want it to stop, while senders are looking to perfect their “art.” But both sides agree on one thing: Email communication is still broken in 2024. The post Navigating Email: From…

What is an IS (RBI) Audit?

RBI has issued comprehensive master directions and guidelines for banks and non-banking financial corporations to identify and address operational risks and weaknesses. These guidelines are based on recommendations from working groups focused on information security, e-banking, governance, and cyber fraud.…

Understanding Credential Phishing

Credential phishing is a type of cyberattack where attackers attempt to deceive your employees into providing their sensitive information, such as their Microsoft usernames and passwords. What is not obvious is credential phishing is the root cause of many breaches,…

Risk vs. Threat vs. Vulnerability: What is the difference?

The post Risk vs. Threat vs. Vulnerability: What is the difference? appeared first on Click Armor. The post Risk vs. Threat vs. Vulnerability: What is the difference? appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard…

Adaptive DDoS Defense’s Value in the Security Ecosystem

As DDoS attackers become more sophisticated and the attack surface grows exponentially, businesses must expand beyond an ideology of prevention to include a focus on early detection and response. The post Adaptive DDoS Defense’s Value in the Security Ecosystem appeared…

A Major Industrial Cybersecurity Threat: Living off the Land Attacks

In “Living off the Land attacks,” adversaries use USB devices to infiltrate industrial control systems. Cyberthreats from silent residency attacks put critical infrastructure facilities at risk. The post A Major Industrial Cybersecurity Threat: Living off the Land Attacks appeared first…

USENIX Security ’23 – zkSaaS: Zero-Knowledge SNARKs as a Service

Authors/Presenters: Sanjam Garg, Aarushi Goel, Abhishek Jain, Johns Hopkins University; Guru-Vamsi Policharla, Sruthi Sekar 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…

Part 13

On Detection: Tactical to Functional Why a Single Test Case is Insufficient Introduction In my previous post, I explored the idea that different tools can implement the same operation chain (behavior) in various ways. I referred to these various ways…

TrustCloud Product Updates: May 2024

This month we have something big: Our new Third Party Risk Assessment app, TPRA. And it’s now available to current customers! Observable third-party risk assessments  Vendor assessments are a huge part of any GRC program, so it only makes sense…

BSides Knoxville 2024: A Community Celebrating A Decade of Cybersecurity

Celebrate 10 years of BSides Knoxville, featuring discussions of AI in security, historical hacking, and holistic protection, fostering a dynamic cybersecurity community. The post BSides Knoxville 2024: A Community Celebrating A Decade of Cybersecurity appeared first on Security Boulevard. This…

Cybersecurity Insights with Contrast CISO David Lindner | 5/31/24

Insight #1 Transparency isn’t just about promising action, it’s about proving it. It means sharing the data and results that show you’re following through on your commitments. The post Cybersecurity Insights with Contrast CISO David Lindner | 5/31/24 appeared first…

The Evolution of Security in Containerized Environments

In recent years, containers have become a staple in modern IT infrastructures. They provide extreme flexibility and efficiency in deploying applications. Yet, as containerization has grown in popularity, so has the need to secure these environmеnts. Container security is defined…

What is ISO 27701 PIMS?

In today’s data-driven world, protecting personal information is of greater significance. The International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) has developed ISO 27701, a comprehensive Privacy Information Management System (PIMS) standard aimed at improving privacy management within organizations. This blog will look…

From Phishing to Fraud: How AI Can Safeguard Your Customers

Is your website vulnerable to web-automated attacks? Learn how AI can help protect your business and customers from the growing threat of cybercrime. The post From Phishing to Fraud: How AI Can Safeguard Your Customers appeared first on Security Boulevard.…

Mitigate Http/2 continuations with Imperva WAF

As the threat landscape continues to grow, with new breaches being announced every day, Imperva continues to stay one step ahead of attackers. HTTP/2 exploits seem to be growing every quarter as more attackers use this vulnerability in new ways. …

Ticketmaster Hack Ticks Off 560M Customers in 1.3TB Breach

What we know so far: The Ticketmaster AWS instance was penetrated by unknown perpetrators; “ShinyHunters” is selling stolen data on their behalf. Don’t forget to add the hidden 5% fee to the ransomware! The post Ticketmaster Hack Ticks Off 560M…

RedTail Malware Abuses Palo Alto Flaw in Latest Cryptomining Campaign

Hackers with possible ties to the notorious North Korea-linked Lazarus Group are exploiting a recent critical vulnerability in Palo Alto Network’s PAN-OS software to run a sophisticated cryptomining operation that likely has nation-state backing. In a report Thursday, threat researchers…

Top 7 Database Security Best Practices

Safeguarding your data is not just an option—it’s a necessity. Cyber threats are evolving at an unprecedented pace, and your database could be the next target. Whether you’re managing sensitive customer information or intricate analytics, database security should be at…

Analysis Uncovers Raft of Identity Issues in the Cloud

We are in an age when cybercriminals routinely steal credentials, and with so few organizations limiting privileges cloud security issues are rife. The post Analysis Uncovers Raft of Identity Issues in the Cloud appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article…

Ask the Analyst: Nisos Anti-scraping Expert Scott Tessier

Nisos Ask the Analyst: Nisos Anti-scraping Expert Scott Tessier The global market for web scraping surpassed $600 million in 2023, with some estimates projecting the market to… The post Ask the Analyst: Nisos Anti-scraping Expert Scott Tessier appeared first on…

VMware Workstation and Fusion: Critical Security Flaws Fixed

VMware, a leading virtualization technology company, has fixed multiple security vulnerabilities found in VMware Workstation and Fusion products. These flaws, if exploited, could allow attackers to cause a denial of service, obtain sensitive information, and execute arbitrary code. The affected…

Elevate Your IAM Strategy with Thales at EIC 2024

Elevate Your IAM Strategy with Thales at EIC 2024 madhav Thu, 05/30/2024 – 05:23 < div> From 4 to 7 June, Berlin will host Europe’s premier identity and cloud experts gathering. The European Identity and Cloud Conference 2024 (EIC), now…

Threat Hunting 101: Five Common Threats to Look For

Learn more about supply chain threats and where to find them. The post Threat Hunting 101: Five Common Threats to Look For appeared first on Mend. The post Threat Hunting 101: Five Common Threats to Look For appeared first on…

What is Security Orchestration?

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NIST Struggles with NVD Backlog as 93% of Flaws Remain Unanalyzed

The funding cutbacks announced in February have continued to hobble NIST’s ability to keep the government’s National Vulnerabilities Database (NVD) up to date, with one cybersecurity company finding that more than 93% of the flaws added have not been analyzed…

Scammers Build Fraud Campaigns Around Free Piano Offers

Scammers are betting that if people are offered a free – yet unsolicited – piano, some will jump at the deal. That appears to be happening. According to threat researchers at cybersecurity firm Proofpoint, bad actors running multiple ongoing campaigns…

A NIST AI RMF Summary

Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing numerous sectors, but its integration into cybersecurity is particularly transformative. AI enhances threat detection, automates responses, and predicts potential security breaches, offering a proactive approach to cybersecurity. However, it also introduces new challenges, such as…

You Know You Need GenAI Policies, Right?

AI (Artificial Intelligence) has been dominating the news, even more than data breaches. It is most certainly an exciting time for automation and analytics, and we have already witnessed that the implications for security are industry changing. But just as…

Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM) 101

An amazing post The post Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM) 101 appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard Read the original article: Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM) 101

Using Scary but Fun Stories to Aid Cybersecurity Training

Need to get your audience’s attention so they listen to your cybersecurity lessons? Share these true stories to engage their attention and, perhaps, make them laugh. The post Using Scary but Fun Stories to Aid Cybersecurity Training appeared first on…

OpenAI Launches Security Committee Amid Ongoing Criticism

OpenAI has a new Safety and Security Committee in place fewer than two weeks after disbanding its “superalignment” team, a year-old unit that was tasked with focusing on the long-term effects of AI. In a blog post Tuesday, the Microsoft-backed…

Randall Munroe’s XKCD ‘Room Code’

<a class=” sqs-block-image-link ” href=”https://xkcd.com/2937/” rel=”noopener” target=”_blank”> <img alt=”” height=”290″ src=”https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5355d604e4b03c3e9896e131/d566fc32-08bc-4918-996e-698011debdd3/room_code.png?format=1000w” width=”650″ /> </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 ‘Room Code’ appeared first on Security…

‘Microsoft’ Scammers Steal the Most, says FTC

Pork Talk: “Pig butchering” scams are on the rise via social media. The post ‘Microsoft’ Scammers Steal the Most, says FTC appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard Read the original article: ‘Microsoft’ Scammers…

HP Report Surfaces Shifts in Cyber Attack Tactics

Cyber attack tactics are evolving, according to a new report, from advanced campaigns to exploiting weaknesses, and cybersecurity teams should be optimally employed. The post HP Report Surfaces Shifts in Cyber Attack Tactics appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article…

Vendor Risk Management Best Practices in 2024

How do you keep tabs on your vendors without draining resources? Here’s our list of best practices for vendor risk management.  The post Vendor Risk Management Best Practices in 2024 appeared first on Scytale. The post Vendor Risk Management Best…

Black Basta Ransomware Attack: Microsoft Quick Assist Flaw

Recent reports claim that the Microsoft Threat Intelligence team stated that a cybercriminal group, identified as Storm-1811, has been exploiting Microsoft’s Quick Assist tool in a series of social engineering attacks. This group is known for deploying the Black Basta…

D3 Is Security Automation that Makes Your Team Better

Who do you want running your security operations: robots or cyborgs? For our less nerdy readers, robots are entirely machines, whereas cyborgs are humans that have been augmented with technology. In cybersecurity, the “robot” path would mean trying to replace…

Alert: Google Chrome Zero-Day Patch Fixes Critical Flaw

In recent cybersecurity news, Google has swiftly addressed a critical security concern by releasing an emergency update for its Chrome browser. This update targets the third zero-day vulnerability detected in less than a week. Let’s have a look at the…