Category: Security Boulevard

Tax Scams Ramping Up as the April 15 Deadline Approaches

With the IRS deadline only weeks away, businesses and individuals are racing to get their taxes filed, and bad actors are doing what they can to keep pace with them. Both Microsoft and Malwarebytes in recent days have outlined various…

Kubernetes RCE Vulnerability Allows Remote Code Execution

Tomer Peled, an Akamai cybersecurity security researcher, recently discovered a Kubernetes RCE vulnerability that allows threat actors to remotely execute code on Windows endpoints. Not only this but the threat actors can have full system privileges while executing the code. …

Data Security Trends: 2024 Report Analysis

Data Security Trends: 2024 Report Analysis madhav Mon, 03/25/2024 – 05:08 < div> Amid ongoing economic uncertainty and a progressively complex threat landscape, businesses are trying to navigate increasingly stringent regulatory requirements while bolstering their security posture. The 2024 Thales…

USENIX Security ’23 – Jinwen Wang, Yujie Wang, Ao Li, Yang Xiao, Ruide Zhang, Wenjing Lou, Y. Thomas Hou, Ning Zhang – ARI: Attestation of Real-time Mission Execution Integrity

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…

Federal, State, Local Cyber Leaders Meet to Discuss Threats

Cybersecurity experts from state and local government, as well as top federal agencies, gathered this week to discuss everything from critical infrastructure attacks to concerns about China. Here are some top takeaways. The post Federal, State, Local Cyber Leaders Meet…

USENIX Security ’23 – Yijie Bai, Yanjiao Chen, Hanlei Zhang, Wenyuan Xu, Haiqin Weng, Dou Goodman – VILLAIN: Backdoor Attacks Against Vertical Split Learning

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…

Splunk, Azure, or Sentinel for FedRAMP/NIST Compliance

Whenever a business wants to work with the federal government, they are going to have to comply with certain frameworks to guarantee that, as part of the federal supply chain, it is secured to an appropriate level. The specific frameworks…

Randall Munroe’s XKCD ‘Moon Armor Index’

<a class=” sqs-block-image-link ” href=”https://xkcd.com/2908/” rel=”noopener” target=”_blank”> <img alt=”” height=”390″ src=”https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5355d604e4b03c3e9896e131/305bb89f-136d-45d8-a162-78890fda60a6/moon_armor_index.png?format=1000w” width=”740″ /> </a> Permalink The post Randall Munroe’s XKCD ‘Moon Armor Index’ appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard Read the original article:…

RaaS Groups Go Recruiting in Wake of LockBit, BlackCat Takedowns

The effects of the recent high-profile disruptions of LockBit’s and BlackCat ransomware operations by law enforcement agencies are rippling through the dark web, with smaller threat gangs looking to scoop up the larger groups’ disaffected affiliates. Law enforcement agencies in…

Apple M-Series FAIL: GoFetch Flaw Finds Crypto Keys

GoFAIL: Researchers worm their way into broken cache-filling microcode in most Macs and iPads. The post Apple M-Series FAIL: GoFetch Flaw Finds Crypto Keys appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard Read the original…

CISA, NSA, FBI and Five Eyes Issue New Alert on Chinese APT Volt Typhoon

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the National Security Agency (NSA) and their international partners from the Five Eyes alliance have issued a new advisory concerning the activities of the Chinese state-sponsored hacking…

What is PPC Bot Traffic? 5 Methods for Securing Ad Campaigns

Learn how to identify and mitigate PPC bot traffic to enhance your digital advertising ROI with advanced bot management solutions and strategies. The post What is PPC Bot Traffic? 5 Methods for Securing Ad Campaigns appeared first on Security Boulevard.…

Application Security for Dummies: The Only Way Forward

To improve application security, we must make security so stupid that anyone can do it, and that applies up and down the stack. The post Application Security for Dummies: The Only Way Forward appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article…

Evasive Panda Cyber Attacks: Threat Actor Targets Tibetans

Cybersecurity experts at ESET have come across a malicious campaign that targets Tibetans in many countries by leveraging the website of a religious gathering. Evasive Panda cyber attacks are associated with a China-linked Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) actor.  The development…

A Practical Guide to the SEC Cybersecurity Rules

Imagine making a significant stock investment in the latest hot tech startup—only to find out, much later, that the firm had been the victim of an undisclosed data breach that seriously damaged its customers, reputation, and infrastructure. Would you have…

How To Respond To An AWS Key Honeytoken Trigger: A Detailed Guide

Learn how to effectively respond to an AWS key honeytoken trigger with this step-by-step guide. Investigate the incident, identify the leak source, secure your environment, and leverage OSINT techniques to protect your AWS infrastructure. The post How To Respond To…

CISA, NSA, Others Outline Security Steps Against Volt Typhoon

Top cybersecurity agencies in the United States and other countries are again warning critical infrastructure companies about the “urgent risk” posed by Chinese state-sponsored threat group Volt Typhoon and are recommending steps to harden their protections. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure…

DataDome Releases Ruby Server-Side Integration

Our new Ruby server-side integration is the latest in a range of 50+ integrations that ensure DataDome stops bad bots & fraud on any infrastructure. The post DataDome Releases Ruby Server-Side Integration appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has…

Sentry, GitHub Use AI to Help Fix Coding Errors

Developers are getting more help detecting and addressing bugs in their code through new AI-based tools that Sentry.io and GitHub each introduced this week. Sentry unveiled the beta of Autofix, a feature that uses company’s machine learning and AI capabilities…

Sentry, GitHub Use AI to Help Fixing Coding Errors

Developers are getting more help detecting and addressing bugs in their code through new AI-based tools that Sentry.io and GitHub each introduced this week. Sentry unveiled the beta of Autofix, a feature that uses company’s machine learning and AI capabilities…

Ordr Taps AI to Augment Attack Surface Management

Ordr this week added an attack surface management (ASM) tool infused with artificial intelligence (AI) to its existing asset management portfolio. The post Ordr Taps AI to Augment Attack Surface Management appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been…

EPA and White House Send Water Industry Cybersecurity Warning

The Biden administration issues a cybersecurity call to action for the US water industry amid flood of cyber threats targeting essential systems This directive (see the official guidance) comes in the wake of revelations that utilities are facing increasingly sophisticated…

Public AI as an Alternative to Corporate AI

This mini-essay was my contribution to a round table on Power and Governance in the Age of AI.  It’s nothing I haven’t said here before, but for anyone who hasn’t read my longer essays on the topic, it’s a shorter…

Aligning With NSA’s Cloud Security Guidance: Four Takeaways

The National Security Agency (NSA), in conjunction with the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), recently released its “Top Ten Cloud Security Mitigation Strategies” for organizations to make their cloud environments more secure. The report contains a Cybersecurity Information Sheet…

Python Snake Info Stealer Spreading Via Facebook Messages

As per recent reports, threat actors are increasingly leveraging Facebook messages to distribute the Python Snake Info Stealer malware. Researchers have noticed that threat actors are using three variants of the information stealer. It’s worth mentioning here that two of…

Pwned by the Mail Carrier

How MS Exchange on-premises compromises Active Directory and what organizations can do to prevent that. At SpecterOps, we recommend our customers establish a security boundary around their most critical assets (i.e., Tier Zero) of Active Directory (AD). We help them find…

EPA and White House Raise Alarm on Water Cybersecurity

Iran and China fingered: Biden admin. chides governors: Water infra. lacks “even basic cybersecurity precautions.” The post EPA and White House Raise Alarm on Water Cybersecurity appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard Read…

Kubernetes 1.30: A Security Perspective

Kubernetes 1.30 marks a significant milestone in the evolution of the widely used orchestration platform, particularly regarding security The post Kubernetes 1.30: A Security Perspective appeared first on ARMO. The post Kubernetes 1.30: A Security Perspective appeared first on Security…

Closing the False Positives Gap for SOC Efficiency

Eliminating false positives can remarkably enhance security operations center (SOC) efficiency and cost-effectiveness. The post Closing the False Positives Gap for SOC Efficiency appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard Read the original article:…

Malware

The term malware, is a contraction of “malicious software,” and refers to any software intentionally designed to cause damage to a computer, server, client, or computer network. The post Malware appeared first on Seceon. The post Malware appeared first on…

Understanding Your Attack Surface: AI or bust

Creating an accurate inventory of an organization’s assets and applications while ensuring no duplicates or omissions is essential for any IT and security program. Security teams must understand vulnerabilities associated with their assets, their exposure and the blast radius to…

Daniel Stori’s ‘I’m Fine’

<a class=” sqs-block-image-link ” href=”http://turnoff.us/geek/im-fine/” rel=”noopener” target=”_blank”> <img alt=”” height=”328″ src=”https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5355d604e4b03c3e9896e131/6ff04a08-235b-448d-8f24-a6085efab837/im-fine.png?format=1000w” width=”640″ /> </a><figcaption class=”image-caption-wrapper”> via the inimitable Daniel Stori at Turnoff.US. Permalink The post Daniel Stori’s ‘I’m Fine’ appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from…

USENIX Security ’23 – Abderrahmen Amich, Birhanu Eshete, Vinod Yegneswaran, Nguyen Phong Hoang – DeResistor: Toward Detection-Resistant Probing for Evasion Of Internet Censorship

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…

Powerful Cloud Permissions You Should Know: Series Final

MITRE ATT&CK Stage: Exfiltration and Impact This blog is the final publication in a series exploring the most powerful cloud permissions and how they map to the MITRE ATT&CK Framework. You can find the series beginning on the Initial Access…

Discovering API secrets & endpoints using APKLeaks

Learn how to improve your recon process with the use of apkleaks to find hidden API servers, secrets, and endpoints embedded in mobile apps. The post Discovering API secrets & endpoints using APKLeaks appeared first on Dana Epp’s Blog. The…

Taking Cyber Asset and Exposure Management to the Boardroom

Learn how to articulate the ROI of Noetic in today’s boardrooms with the insights from Brad LaPorte’s research—From Risk to Returns: Noetic Cyber Asset and Exposure Management. Explore the platform’s transformational role in driving business continuity, minimizing breach risks, maximizing…

AI and the Evolution of Social Media

Oh, how the mighty have fallen. A decade ago, social media was celebrated for sparking democratic uprisings in the Arab world and beyond. Now front pages are splashed with stories of social platforms’ role in misinformation, business conspiracy, malfeasance, and…

What are non-human identities?

Non-human identities (NHI) are digital, automated and programmable access credentials that play a crucial role in securing systems, managing access, and ensuring the integrity of digital environments. NHIs come in the form of API keys, OAuth tokens, service accounts, and…

What is Credential Harvesting? Examples & Prevention Methods

Credential harvesting attacks can lead to all kinds of online fraud. Learn how to detect and prevent credential harvesting attacks on your business. The post What is Credential Harvesting? Examples & Prevention Methods appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article…

Streamline your SBOM management with SBOM Manager

Modern software development means applications are woven from diverse components sourced from in-house development, open source repositories, and external vendors. Keeping track of all these dependencies is becoming more critical as governments are recognizing the challenge and are starting to…

Your FAQ Guide to RSA Conference 2024

Here’s your essential FAQ guide for RSA Conference 2024! Whether you’re a first-timer or a seasoned attendee, this guide aims to help you navigate the conference with ease and make the most of your experience. Welcome to stop by our…

Why USB Attacks Are Back and How to Prevent Them

When we think about modern cyber threats, USB drives and keys are probably not the… The post Why USB Attacks Are Back and How to Prevent Them appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard…

Microsoft Teams Notifications Integration

Product Update: Version 4.3 Version 4.3 is packed with upgrades to enhance data center monitoring. Improvements in Connectivity, Alarm Event Management, and Notifications aim to boost your experience, offering customizable alarm settings, reducing email volume, and integrating seamlessly with MS…

USENIX Security ’23 – Network Responses To Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine In 2022: A Cautionary Tale For Internet Freedom

Authors/Presenters: Reethika Ramesh, Ram Sundara Raman, Apurva Virkud, Alexandra Dirksen, Armin Huremagic, David Fifield, Dirk Rodenburg, Rod Hynes, Doug Madory, Roya Ensafi Many thanks to USENIX for publishing their outstanding USENIX Security ’23 Presenter’s content, and the organizations strong commitment…

SOPS [Security Zines]

Enjoy the power of SOPS to secure your secrets with this new zine! The post SOPS [Security Zines] appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard Read the original article: SOPS [Security Zines]

TikTok ‘Ban’ — ByteDance CEO and EFF are BFFs

7521 momentum builds: Shou Zi Chew plays for time, while Electronic Frontier Foundation says TikTok-kill bill is DOA. The post TikTok ‘Ban’ — ByteDance CEO and EFF are BFFs appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from…

SubdoMailing and the Rise of Subdomain Phishing

Reading Time: 6 min SubdoMailing is a new wave of phishing attacks that leverages compromised subdomains of legitimate brands to launch large-scale email marketing campaigns. The post SubdoMailing and the Rise of Subdomain Phishing appeared first on Security Boulevard. This…

USENIX Security ’23 – Wentao Guo, Jason Walter, Michelle L. Mazurek – The Role Of Professional Product Reviewers In Evaluating Security And Privacy

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…

Zero-Trust Network Access: Why so Many Teams Get it Wrong

Zero-trust encompasses a variety of technologies, from strong identity systems to microsegmentation. Why are so many organizations getting it wrong? The post Zero-Trust Network Access: Why so Many Teams Get it Wrong appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has…

Drones and the US Air Force

Fascinating analysis of the use of drones on a modern battlefield—that is, Ukraine—and the inability of the US Air Force to react to this change. The F-35A certainly remains an important platform for high-intensity conventional warfare. But the Air Force…

Navigating the NSA’s New Zero-Trust Guidelines

New guidelines from the NSA provide public sector and private organizations with the necessary framework to approach zero-trust. The post Navigating the NSA’s New Zero-Trust Guidelines appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard Read…

CISA Adds JetBrains TeamCity Vulnerability To KEV Catalog

The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has flagged a critical JetBrains TeamCity vulnerability, emphasizing the urgent need for users to take preventive measures. The recently discovered flaw has been added to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) Catalog, with…

IoT Live Patching Techniques: Securing a Future without Disruption

Live patching techniques for IoT devices have evolved significantly, driven by the need to enhance security and minimize operational disruptions. Automation in IoT live patching streamlines the process of identifying and deploying patches across a network of interconnected devices. KernelCare…

Cyberattackers Exploit QEMU for Stealthy Network Tunneling

In recent times, malicious actors have been found using innovative techniques to infiltrate systems and networks. One such development involves abusing the QEMU open-source hardware emulator as a tunneling tool during cyber-attacks. Threat actors created virtual network interfaces and a…

USENIX Security ’23 – Tanusree Sharma, Zhixuan Zhou, Andrew Miller, Yang Wang – A Mixed-Methods Study Of Security Practices Of Smart Contract Developers

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…

10 Takeaways from the 2024 Gartner IAM Summit UK

I had the privilege of attending the Gartner IAM Summit in London. The conference focused on one of the most critical aspects of our digital world: identity-first security. After having some time to reflect, I’d like to share ten key takeaways…

How to Think Like a Hacker — and Defend Your Data

In this interview with white hat hacker Mishaal Khan, we learn about open source intelligence gathering and how to hack humans — or not.    The post How to Think Like a Hacker — and Defend Your Data appeared first…

USENIX Security ’23 – Pushed By Accident: A Mixed-Methods Study On Strategies Of Handling Secret Information In Source Code Repositories

Authors/Presenters: Alexander Krause, Jan H. Klemmer, Nicolas Huaman, Dominik Wermke, Yasemin Acar, Sascha Fahl 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 to Identify & Monitor Insider Threat Indicators [A Guide]

How Your Life Events Invite Cyber & Physical Threats The post How to Identify & Monitor Insider Threat Indicators [A Guide] appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard Read the original article: How to…

What it’s Like Using Integrations Built by D3

Integrating a variety of cybersecurity tools and platforms is often a complex and demanding task. This process, essential to the effective deployment of Security Orchestration, Automation and Response (SOAR), involves more than just technical knowhow. It requires ongoing vigilance to…

OpenSSL Patching: A Comprehensive Guide for System Administrators

Timely patching of OpenSSL vulnerabilities is essential, as attackers often exploit unpatched systems. Implementing automated patching tools minimizes the risk of human errors and ensures patching consistency. LibCare offers automated security patching for the OpenSSL library without having to reboot…

Crypto Phishing Kit Impersonating Login Pages: Stay Informed

In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, a fresh menace has emerged, targeting crypto enthusiasts through a sophisticated phishing kit. This crypto phishing kit, part of an elaborate attack scheme dubbed CryptoChameleon, is strategically engineered to focus on mobile devices, raising…

Look Good & Gain Peace of Mind with Fairwinds’ Managed Kubernetes

Identifying and remediating Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs) as soon as possible is important for businesses, particularly when a new vulnerability is disclosed. In organizations using microservices, containers, and Kubernetes, such vulnerabilities can be particularly difficult to identify, because there…

Navigating the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA)

Key Insights from Industry Experts In the rapidly evolving landscape of cyber risk management, the impending Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) stands as a significant milestone for financial institutions operating within Europe. A recent Balbix webcast DORA: Practical Insights On…

Revolutionizing Legal Data Security and Compliance

PreVeil’s Encrypted Email and Filesharing Solution for Law Firms In an era where law firms are increasingly targeted for their sensitive data and handle client data subject to regulatory oversight, the need for robust cybersecurity measures has never been greater.…

Comic Agilé – Mikkel Noe-Nygaard, Luxshan Ratnaravi – #282 – ReadMe

<a class=” sqs-block-image-link ” href=”https://www.comicagile.net/comic/readme/” rel=”noopener” target=”_blank”> <img alt=”” height=”783″ src=”https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5355d604e4b03c3e9896e131/dbc22735-4db0-44ba-99e7-05af9978e782/%23282+-+ReadMe.jpg?format=1000w” width=”720″ /> </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!…

USENIX Security ’23 – Powering for Privacy: Improving User Trust in Smart Speaker Microphones with Intentional Powering and Perceptible Assurance

Authors/Presenters: Youngwook Do, Nivedita Arora, Ali Mirzazadeh, Injoo Moon, Eryue Xu, Zhihan Zhang, Gregory D. Abowd, Sauvik Das Many thanks to USENIX for publishing their outstanding USENIX Security ’23 Presenter’s content, and the organizations strong commitment to Open Access. Originating…

Researchers Find Flaws in OpenAI ChatGPT, Google Gemini

The number of generative AI chatbots and their adoption by enterprises have exploded in the year-plus since OpenAI rolled out ChatGPT, but so have concerns by cybersecurity pros who worry not only about threat group use of the emerging technology…