Category: Security Boulevard

CTEM: Navigating the Future of Attack Surface

This article introduces the concept of Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM), delving into the philosophy behind CTEM, its five stages, and exploring key technologies that support its implementation. I.      Introduction In mid-October 2023, Gartner released the top 10 strategic technology trends for 2024 that…

NSFOCUS WAF Security Reports

NSFOCUS WAF security reports are divided into classification-specific alert reports and period-specific alert reports. You can acquire reports based on query conditions, such as websites, event types, statistic collection periods, and statistic collection time. 1. Generation procedure: Logs & Reports…

Randall Munroe’s XKCD ‘Relationship Advice’

<a class=” sqs-block-image-link ” href=”https://xkcd.com/2889/”> <img alt=”” height=”241″ src=”https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5355d604e4b03c3e9896e131/68bf25af-0993-492f-9bf1-0e310f675e45/relationship_advice.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 ‘Relationship Advice’ appeared first on Security Boulevard. This…

Harnessing Artificial Intelligence for Ransomware Mitigation

Without AI, organizations will continue to suffer and struggle with recovery when faced with ransomware and other cyberattacks. The post Harnessing Artificial Intelligence for Ransomware Mitigation appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard Read…

IBM Shows How Generative AI Tools Can Hijack Live Calls

IBM researchers have discovered a way to use generative AI tools to hijack live audio calls and manipulate what is being said without the speakers knowing. The “audio-jacking” technique – which uses large-language models (LLMs), voice cloning, text-to-speech, and speech-to-text…

The 8 Must Haves for the Next Generation of SIEM

A next-generation SIEM requires advanced security technologies, flexible deployment options, cost-effectiveness and transparent licensing. The post The 8 Must Haves for the Next Generation of SIEM appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard Read…

Mastering SBOMs: Best practices

In our recent webinar, Mastering SBOMs: Best Practices, speakers, including Ilkka Turunen, Field CTO, Sonatype, Roger Smith, Global Testing and Digital Assurance Lead, DXC Technology, and Marc Luescher, Solution Architect, AWS, shed light on the importance of software bills of…

Report Surfaces Extent of SaaS Application Insecurity

A Wing Security survey found nearly all respondents experienced a security incident involving at least one SaaS application. The post Report Surfaces Extent of SaaS Application Insecurity appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard…

USENIX Security ’23 – Chen Chen, Rahul Kande, Nathan Nguyen, Flemming Andersen, and Aakash Tyagi, Ahmad-Reza Sadeghi, Jeyavijayan Rajendran – HyPFuzz: Formal-Assisted Processor Fuzzing

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. The post USENIX…

US Uses Visa Restrictions in Struggle Against Spyware

The United States will impose visa restrictions on foreign individuals who have been involving the misuse of spyware, the latest effort by the Biden Administration to address the dangers of the commercial software that often is used by governments and…

Innovation With a Security-First Mindset

Prioritizing a robust security-first position does not have to hinder productivity or the ability of teams to achieve business goals. The post Innovation With a Security-First Mindset  appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard…

The Cloudflare source code breach: Lessons learned

The high-profile web hosting company Cloudflare said last week that a sophisticated attacker gained access to code repositories used by the company, and made off with sensitive internal code. This was just the latest such attack targeting the firm.  The…

EasyDMARC VS Proofpoint DMARC

Looking for email authentication and security software? This … The post EasyDMARC VS Proofpoint DMARC appeared first on EasyDMARC. The post EasyDMARC VS Proofpoint DMARC appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard Read the…

Navigating Cybersecurity Budget Constraints for K-12 Schools

K-12 education is one of the most targeted industries for ransomware. Damage can include permanent… The post Navigating Cybersecurity Budget Constraints for K-12 Schools appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard Read the original…

CSO’s Guide: Water-Tight Account Security For Your Company

This essential CSO guide outlines the robust account monitoring, access notifications, multi-factor authentication, deception technology, and user controls crucial for implementing unmatched account security across your organization. The post CSO’s Guide: Water-Tight Account Security For Your Company appeared first on…

Top Trends in Cybersecurity, Ransomware and AI in 2024

As the cybersecurity landscape evolves, organizations must adapt their strategies to combat emerging threats. The post Top Trends in Cybersecurity, Ransomware and AI in 2024 appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard Read the…

Are Passwords Killing Your Customer Experience?

Businesses are striving to create better customer experiences, but reliance on password-based authentication is holding them back. The post Are Passwords Killing Your Customer Experience? appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard Read the…

Secureworks Applies Multiple Forms of AI to Assess Threat Risks

Secureworks threat score capability leverages artificial intelligence (AI) within its Taegris extended detection and response (XDR) platform. The post Secureworks Applies Multiple Forms of AI to Assess Threat Risks appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from…

Two Practical Examples of Modern Cloud SecOps

These two examples of of core principles should help any SecOps team improve their cloud security operations.  The post Two Practical Examples of Modern Cloud SecOps appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard Read…

How to comply with GDPR requirements

Understanding the Basics of GDPR Compliance Within the sphere of cybersecurity, significant strides were made as the European Union (EU) introduced an innovative legislative tool called the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), unveiled on May 25, 2018. This regulation highlights…

Alert: Jenkins Vulnerabilities Open Servers To RCE Attacks

Jenkins, an influential Java-based open-source automation platform celebrated for its extensive plugin ecosystem and continuous integration capabilities, recently unveiled a series of vulnerabilities in its offerings. One particularly critical vulnerability, carrying the potential for Remote Code Execution (RCE) attacks, has…

2022 End of Year Roundup

Articles related to cyber risk quantification, cyber risk management, and cyber resilience. The post 2022 End of Year Roundup appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard Read the original article: 2022 End of Year…

Blocking Compromised Tokens with Wallarm

In our Annual API ThreatStats report, we highlighted the increasing threat of API Leaks. An API Leak is the disclosure of sensitive API information, such as a token, credential, or private schema. These leaks can occur directly via the API…

Microsoft Breach — How Can I See This In BloodHound?

Microsoft Breach — How Can I See This In BloodHound? Summary On January 25, 2024, Microsoft announced Russia’s foreign intelligence service (i.e., Sluzhba vneshney razvedki Rossiyskoy Federatsii [SVR]) breached their corporate EntraID environment. We reviewed the information Microsoft’s team provided in their…

Survey Surfaces Raft of Cloud Security Challenges

Most IT practitioners rely on legacy platforms and practices originally designed for on-premises IT to secure cloud computing environments. The post Survey Surfaces Raft of Cloud Security Challenges appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security…

Daniel Stori’s ‘bash-gpt’

<a class=” sqs-block-image-link ” href=”http://turnoff.us/geek/bash-gpt” rel=”noopener” target=”_blank”> <img alt=”” height=”685″ src=”https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5355d604e4b03c3e9896e131/498da746-d5f7-40ec-a23c-98c8b7e5dba0/image-asset.jpeg?format=1000w” width=”836″ /> </a><figcaption class=”image-caption-wrapper”> via the webcomic talent of the inimitable Daniel Stori at Turnoff.US. Permalink The post Daniel Stori’s ‘bash-gpt’ appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has…

Security Leaders, C-Suite Unite to Tackle Cyberthreats

CEOs are becoming more hands-on and prioritizing cyber resilience as the traditional silos between ITOps and security teams break down. The post Security Leaders, C-Suite Unite to Tackle Cyberthreats appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security…

Essential Business Continuity Requires Application Resilience

For organizations playing a crucial role in infrastructure and the economy, application resilience is a necessity  When the links of financial institutions or energy providers are pivotal to the economy and critical infrastructure, the hardiness of their application portfolios becomes…

Diving into the 2024 Security Megatrends

Cybersecurity is a fast-paced and constantly changing industry. Ongoing technological advancements, new paradigms and evolving threat actor techniques make the landscape look different each year. Keeping up with the trends and changes is not only a point of curiosity; it’s…

USENIX Security ’23 – Cas Cremers, Charlie Jacomme, Aurora Naska – Formal Analysis of Session-Handling in Secure Messaging: Lifting Security from Sessions to Conversations

Permalink The post USENIX Security ’23 – Cas Cremers, Charlie Jacomme, Aurora Naska – Formal Analysis of Session-Handling in Secure Messaging: Lifting Security from Sessions to Conversations appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard…

Telegram is a Wide-Open Marketplace for Phishing Tools

The encrypted messaging app Telegram has become a veritable marketplace for bad actors who want to launch effective phishing campaigns on the cheap, essentially democratizing the cyberthreat, according to researchers at cybersecurity firm Guardio. Where once the various parts that…

FBI Warning: China Will Hack US Infra. (via Router Botnet)

a/k/a BRONZE SILHOUETTE: FBI head Wray won’t tolerate China’s “real-world threat to our physical safety.” The post FBI Warning: China Will Hack US Infra. (via Router Botnet) appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard…

The State of Ransomware 2024

BlackFog’s state of ransomware report measures publicly disclosed and non-disclosed attacks globally. The post The State of Ransomware 2024 appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard Read the original article: The State of Ransomware…

Biden Will Veto Efforts to Spike SEC Breach Disclosure Rule

President Biden is warning Congressional Republicans that he will veto any attempts to overturn the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) new requirement for public companies disclosing cybersecurity incidents. In a brief policy statement this week, the White House said public…

CISA and FBI Warn of AndroxGh0st Malware Threat

CISA and FBI have jointly issued a warning about the threat posed by AndroxGh0st malware, emphasizing its use in establishing a botnet for “victim identification and exploitation within target networks.” Originating in a Lacework report from December 2022, AndroxGh0st, a…

The True Cost of Employee Fraud

The True Cost of Employee Fraud:A $90,000 Blow Forces Newspaper to Cease PrintingIn a shocking disclosure last week, the respected Eugene Weekly, a 40-year-old newspaper with a circulation exceeding 30,000, recently fell victim to a devastating case of embezzlement. The New…

Third-Party Cybersecurity Risk Management: A Short Guide for 2024

Third-parties are an important part of your extended enterprise. They’re your vendors, your partners, and your suppliers. They provide some of your business’s most critical services: billing, data storage, or sales. Unfortunately, vendors and suppliers also come along with significant…

Daniel Stori’s ‘Help’

<a class=” sqs-block-image-link ” href=”http://turnoff.us/geek/help” rel=”noopener” target=”_blank”> <img alt=”” height=”958″ src=”https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5355d604e4b03c3e9896e131/e7d59770-91f5-4448-aab6-50309c66d740/help.jpeg?format=1000w” width=”799″ /> </a><figcaption class=”image-caption-wrapper”> via the webcomic talent of the inimitable Daniel Stori at Turnoff.US. Permalink The post Daniel Stori’s ‘Help’ appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has…

Russian Internet Outage: DNSSEC Oops or Ukraine Hack?

It was DNS. It’s always DNS: Government ministry denies hackers hacked its network infrastructure. The post Russian Internet Outage: DNSSEC Oops or Ukraine Hack? appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard Read the original…

Tax Season is Upon Us, and So Are the Scammers

It’s still relatively early in the year, but bad actors are already targeting accounting and finance organizations as well as filers in the United States with tax-related scams. Researchers at cybersecurity company Proofpoint wrote in a report this week that…

Confronting the SaaS Data Protection and Security Crisis

For all the benefits that SaaS provides, data protection and security is most often found wanting. The post Confronting the SaaS Data Protection and Security Crisis appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard Read…

US Sanctions Three for Cyber Work for ISIS

The United States is hitting two Egyptian nationals with sanctions for allegedly creating and maintaining a platform used to train members of the ISIS terrorist group in cybersecurity and to support its funding and recruitment. The Treasury and State departments…

Navigating TuxCare’s Enterprise Support for AlmaLinux

Get an additional 6 years of lifecycle support after the standard 10-year lifecycle   Includes automated live patching tools (KernelCare Enterprise and LibCare)   Enterprise-grade assistance for AlmaLinux and various open-source packages AlmaLinux is a popular Linux distribution among enterprises.…

USENIX Security ’23 – Keane Lucas, Samruddhi Pai, Weiran Lin, Lujo Bauer, Michael K. Reiter, Mahmood Sharif – Adversarial Training for Raw-Binary Malware Classifiers

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…

‘Extremely serious’ — Mercedes-Benz Leaks Data on GitHub

Oh, Lord: My friends all hack Porsches—I must make amends. The post ‘Extremely serious’ — Mercedes-Benz Leaks Data on GitHub appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard Read the original article: ‘Extremely serious’ —…

SentinelOne Delivers Real-Time Managed Threat Hunting Services

SentinelOne expanded its managed threat hunting service that is now capable of continually identifying issues in real-time. The post SentinelOne Delivers Real-Time Managed Threat Hunting Services appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard Read…

Ubuntu 22.04 Kernel Updated to Linux Kernel 6.5

Ubuntu 22.04 LTS was first released on 21 April 2021 and is supported until April 2027. The latest version of this long-term support release (5 years), Ubuntu 22.04.3 LTS, came out on August 10, 2023, with Linux kernel 6.2. However,…

Can MS Outlook Calendar Leak Your Password?

A new concern has surfaced for Outlook users! Accepting calendar invitations within the platform may now pose a serious risk to the security of user passwords. A recent Outlook vulnerability, patched in December 2023 is still hiding for unpatched users,…

An In-Depth Guide to the 11 New ISO 27001 Controls

From the crudest low-effort phishing attempts to the most sophisticated high-tech hacks, the hits never stop coming. An effective defense against these threats requires a consistent and comprehensive security posture like the one outlined in the ISO 27001 standard. As…

Datadog Report Surfaces Pair of Sophisticated AWS Attacks

A Datadog report found that cybercriminal activity aimed specifically at AWS cloud infrastructure services is increasing. The post Datadog Report Surfaces Pair of Sophisticated AWS Attacks appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard Read…

Randall Munroe’s XKCD ‘Fast Radio Bursts’

<a class=” sqs-block-image-link ” href=”https://xkcd.com/2886/” rel=”noopener” target=”_blank”> <img alt=”” height=”524″ src=”https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5355d604e4b03c3e9896e131/731667a1-6b62-4089-b0ea-dbd7dcec0398/fast_radio_bursts.png?format=1000w” width=”469″ /> </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 ‘Fast Radio Bursts’ appeared first on…

Decoding the Maze: A Guide to Cyber Security Risk Assessment Models

In today’s digital age, organizations face the constant threat of cyber attacks. Safeguarding critical data and infrastructure requires a proactive approach, starting with a comprehensive cybersecurity risk assessment. However, choosing a suitable risk assessment model is crucial for articulating your…