Category: Security Boulevard

Calling Home, Get Your Callbacks Through RBI

Authored By: Lance B. Cain and Alexander DeMine Overview Remote Browser Isolation (RBI) is a security technology which has been gaining popularity for large businesses securing their enterprise networks in recent years. This blog post describes methods that SpecterOps consultants…

Comic Agilé – Mikkel Noe-Nygaard, Luxshan Ratnaravi – #275 — Comic Agilé Consulting

<a class=” sqs-block-image-link ” href=”https://www.comicagile.net/comic/comic-agile-consulting/”> <img alt=”” height=”563″ src=”https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5355d604e4b03c3e9896e131/c1644968-2612-4873-aa8e-61cdba60ddf4/Comic-agile_275+Medium.jpeg?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! Permalink The…

Apple Smashes Ban Hammer on Beeper iMessage Users

Empire strikes back: It was only a matter of time. But is this what Eric wanted all along? The post Apple Smashes Ban Hammer on Beeper iMessage Users appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security…

Badge Makes Device-Independent Authentication Platform Available

Badge Inc.’s namesake platform that enables end users to securely be authenticated on-demand using any device is now generally available. The post Badge Makes Device-Independent Authentication Platform Available appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security…

Kaspersky Details Method for Detecting Spyware in iOS

Researchers with cybersecurity firm Kaspersky are detailing a lightweight method for detecting the presence of spyware, including The NSO Group’s notorious Pegasus software, in Apple iOS devices. The new method, which calls for looking for traces of spyware in a…

What is the Difference Between Cyberstalking and Cyberbullying?

Understanding distinctions between cyberbullying & cyberstalking requires looking beyond surface similarities at key differences in behaviors, motivations, impacts & societal responses to these rising forms of online harassment. The post What is the Difference Between Cyberstalking and Cyberbullying? appeared first…

Salt Security Adds Governance Engine to API Security Platform

Salt Security added a posture governance engine to its API security platform that defines and enforces implementation standards. The post Salt Security Adds Governance Engine to API Security Platform appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from…

Lessons learned upgrading to React 18 in SonarQube

We share the biggest three issues we faced and the lessons we learned as we upgraded SonarQube to React 18. The post Lessons learned upgrading to React 18 in SonarQube appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed…

Top Insider Risk Management Predictions for 2024

The global demand for enhanced insider risk management capabilities will continue to skyrocket across industries throughout 2024. As security leaders grapple with the rise of generative AI, calls for greater collaboration between public and private sectors, and ever-evolving employee motivators,…

Randall Munroe’s XKCD ‘Sheet Bend’

<a class=” sqs-block-image-link ” href=”https://xkcd.com/2880/”> <img alt=”” height=”244″ src=”https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5355d604e4b03c3e9896e131/919eabbf-4cc5-4dea-ab13-5c05022daa81/sheet_bend.png?format=1000w” width=”317″ /> </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 ‘Sheet Bend’ appeared first on Security Boulevard. This…

OpenAI: We’ll Stop GPT Misuse for Election Misinfo

Guardrails Prevent Trouble? Sam says avoid AI abuse—protect the democratic process. The post OpenAI: We’ll Stop GPT Misuse for Election Misinfo appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard Read the original article: OpenAI: We’ll…

Russian Hackers Orchestrate Ukrainian Telecom Giant Attack

In a recent revelation by Ukraine’s top cyber official, Illia Vitiuk, it has been unveiled that the cyberattack on Kyivstar, Ukraine’s largest telecom operator, had its roots embedded months before the notorious December hack. The Ukrainian Telecom Giant attack, attributed…

Cyber Attack on Telecommunications Company

Isn’t it fascinating that the most expensive consequence of a cyber attack is information loss, which accounts for 43 percent of the overall costs incurred? The telecom sector, which includes the telephones, internet, cables, and aircraft, are the backbone of…

How to secure APIs built with Express.js

Learn how to secure your Express.js APIs effectively with our expert hands-on tutorial. Enhance security for your projects in just a few steps! The post How to secure APIs built with Express.js appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has…

What is Identity Threat Detection and Response?

Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR) remains crucial for preventing unauthorized access and mitigating security breaches The security of digital identities has never been more paramount, and Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR) is a 2024 cybersecurity approach focusing on…

DDoS Attackers Put Environmental Services Firms in Their Crosshairs

Environmental services websites are becoming significant targets for threat groups launching distributed denial-of-services attacks, with researchers at Cloudflare noting a staggering 61,839% year-over-year increase in the fourth quarter last year. The spike in the HTTP DDoS attacks aimed at the…

Embedding Security Into Cloud Operations: 5 Key Considerations

Cloud operations involves more than technology; it’s about a culture that values agility, flexibility and continuous improvement. The post Embedding Security Into Cloud Operations: 5 Key Considerations appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard…

Stupid Human Tricks: Top 10 Cybercrime Cases of 2023

Mark Rasch examines 2023 cybercrime cases that appear to be the most impactful—not the most extensive or expensive—just the most “interesting.” The post Stupid Human Tricks: Top 10 Cybercrime Cases of 2023 appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has…

How to Create Roles in PostgreSQL

PostgreSQL is a powerful and feature-rich open-source relational database management system. One of its key features is the role-based access control (RBAC) system, which allows you to define and manage user access and permissions within your database. RBAC provides a…

2024: Reflecting on a Dynamic, Tumultuous Cyber Year

As we step into 2024, it’s crucial to reflect on the cyber landscape of the past year, marked by significant breaches that underscore the persistent challenges in securing our digital lives. Here are some notable incidents that grabbed headlines: The…

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 2024

<a class=” sqs-block-image-link ” href=”https://naacp.org/campaigns/mlk-day”> <img alt=”” height=”563″ src=”https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5355d604e4b03c3e9896e131/ff67f934-93e3-4977-adfd-ace496701ef3/image-asset.jpeg?format=1000w” width=”850″ /> </a> Permalink The post Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 2024 appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard Read the original article: Dr.…

The Top 10 Ransomware Groups of 2023

The top 10 ransomware groups of 2023 discusses their methods, impact on the global economy and insights into groups like LockBit, BlackCat, and Clop. The post The Top 10 Ransomware Groups of 2023 appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article…

Tensorflow Supply Chain Compromise via Self-Hosted Runner Attack

Introduction With the recent rise and adoption of artificial intelligence technologies, open-source frameworks such as TensorFlow are prime targets for attackers seeking to conduct software supply chain attacks. Over the last several years, Praetorian engineers have become adept at performing…

3 Things to Ensure your start-up’s success

Execution is a fundamental component of success for any organization. Companies that struggle to execute effectively often face challenges and miss out on opportunities, and I would argue that execution.. The post 3 Things to Ensure your start-up’s success appeared…

Who’s Behind GoatRAT?

In this brief analysis I’ll take a look at who’s behind GoatRAT in terms of social media activity C&C servers and actual personally identifiable information. Personally identifiable information: hxxp://bit[.]ly/nubankmodulo hxxp://goatrat[.]com/apks/apk20[.]apk Sample MD5s: 6583a9b6b83738e0bf2a261fc04483e18772da3241e467fdef37a8e27b1869a7 9a8e85cf1bbd32c71f0efa42ffedf1a0 hxxp://api[.]goatrat[.]com:3008 Social Media: hxxp://t[.]me/sickoDevz hxxp://t[.]me/goatmalware Web site: …

Randall Munroe’s XKCD ‘Like This One’

<a class=” sqs-block-image-link ” href=”https://xkcd.com/2879/”> <img alt=”” height=”464″ src=”https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5355d604e4b03c3e9896e131/9cac31b1-913b-4d86-84f0-1f7c89d68a7f/like_this_one.png?format=1000w” width=”273″ /> </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 ‘Like This One’ appeared first on Security Boulevard.…

Ivanti VPN Zero-Day Combo Chained ‘by China’

Under active exploitation since last year—but still no patch available. The post Ivanti VPN Zero-Day Combo Chained ‘by China’ appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard Read the original article: Ivanti VPN Zero-Day Combo Chained ‘by…

The State of Open Source Cloud-Native Security

As 2024 kicks off, here’s where cloud-native supply chain security stands and what to expect in the immediate future. The post The State of Open Source Cloud-Native Security appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security…

Three Tips To Use AI Securely at Work

How can developers use AI securely in their tooling and processes, software, and in general? Is AI a friend or foe? Read on to find out. The post Three Tips To Use AI Securely at Work appeared first on Security…

Why is my SSL expiring every 3 months?

Digital certificates, used with the protocol ‘TLS’ (Transport Layer Security, previously known as ‘SSL’ or Secure Socket Layers) establish secure connections between your web server and the browsers visitors use to view your site. They ensure the user’s browser regards…

Application Security Testing (AST) Explained

The typical global enterprise has over 12,000 web-based applications, including APIs, SaaS applications, servers, and databases. While these applications play a vital role in driving efficiency, productivity, innovation, and overall business success, they also represent an incredible security risk. In…

NoaBot Pwns Hundreds of SSH Servers as Crypto Miners

‘hi’ — Mirai-based botnet exploits weak authentication to mine fake money. The post NoaBot Pwns Hundreds of SSH Servers as Crypto Miners appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard Read the original article: NoaBot…

The Role of XBOMs in Supporting Cybersecurity

SBOMs aren’t the only bills of materials that are necessary for the protection of your tech stack. XBOMs are growing in importance. The post The Role of XBOMs in Supporting Cybersecurity appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been…

FTC Issues Its First-Ever Order Against a Data Broker

Federal regulators are banning OutLogic from selling or sharing sensitive location data to third parties, marking the latest effort by government officials to address the thorny issue of data brokers and what they do with the massive amounts of personal…

2024 Digital Resolutions: Use Stronger Passwords

Nearly a quarter of participants highlighted cybersecurity as a priority for 2024, according to a study conducted by Kaspersky on New Year’s digital resolutions. The post 2024 Digital Resolutions: Use Stronger Passwords appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has…

Kasada Embraces Machine Learning to Reduce Bot Traffic

Kasada has updated its bot defense platform to add sensors and ML algorithms that detect, in real-time, machine-generated traffic. The post Kasada Embraces Machine Learning to Reduce Bot Traffic appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from…

Comic Agilé – Mikkel Noe-Nygaard, Luxshan Ratnaravi – #274 – The World-Renowned Agile Coach

<img alt=”” height=”563″ src=”https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5355d604e4b03c3e9896e131/685ee1a6-a15e-4d68-960f-9e52feb33a19/%23274+%E2%80%93+The+World-Renowned+Agile+Coach.png?format=1000w” width=”640″ /><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! Permalink The post Comic Agilé – Mikkel Noe-Nygaard,…

Cypher Queries in BloodHound Enterprise

BloodHound Enterprise (BHE) recently saw the addition of a new, game-changing feature: open-ended Cypher searches. For those unfamiliar, Cypher is a declarative query language used for retrieving data from a graph database (in this case, Neo4j). As you’ll soon see,…

China Cracks Apple Private Protocol — AirDrop Pwned

AirDrop hashing is weaksauce: Chinese citizens using peer-to-peer wireless comms “must be identified.” The post China Cracks Apple Private Protocol — AirDrop Pwned appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard Read the original article:…

How Much Do You Know About the Files Entering Your Endpoints?

Malware remains a significant and pervasive threat in the digital age, with its impacts being felt across various sectors globally. Recent incidents highlight the severity of this issue. For instance, healthcare organizations have been particularly vulnerable. Ardent Health Services experienced…

2023 Updates in Review: Malware Analysis and Threat Hunting

Throughout ReversingLabs’ 14-year history, our products have constantly excelled and improved to tailor the needs of our customers and match the changing cybersecurity threat landscape. 2023 was no exception to this growth in product quality. This past year, we have…

Key Events of 2023 for NSFOCUS WAF

Summarizing the past, embracing the future. Let’s take a look at the key events of NSFOCUS WAF in 2023. Market Recognition June 2023: NSFOCUS Tops China’s Hardware WAF Market for Four Consecutive Years in IDC market share research report on…

ARMO announces new Slack integration

We’re thrilled to introduce a fresh ARMO app designed exclusively for Slack, delivering notifications directly to the channels The post ARMO announces new Slack integration appeared first on ARMO. The post ARMO announces new Slack integration appeared first on Security…

Arctic Wolf Survey Surfaces Election Security Fears

State and local government leaders in the U.S. are bracing for an increase in cybersecurity incidents ahead of elections in 2024. The post Arctic Wolf Survey Surfaces Election Security Fears appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed…

2024 Cybersecurity Predictions

Entering a new year, the cybersecurity landscape is poised for significant shifts, driven by the dynamic interplay between technological advancements and persistent threats. In this blog, industry experts share their insights and predictions, offering a nuanced perspective on the cybersecurity……

Dell Survey Surfaces Lack of Ransomware Resiliency

A Dell survey found many organizations experienced a cyberattack in the last year, with 85% paying ransoms to access data. The post Dell Survey Surfaces Lack of Ransomware Resiliency appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from…

My Yearly Look Back, a Look Forward and a Warning

2023 saw cybersecurity and privacy law arrive at a crossroads, especially with regard to the regulatory landscape. Mark Rasch explains. The post My Yearly Look Back, a Look Forward and a Warning appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been…

Browser security is the key to stopping ransomware attacks

Ransomware continues to frustrate enterprise security teams. These advanced attacks use adaptive and evasive tactics to bypass traditional security tools, infiltrate endpoints, spread through the network, and deliver their harmful payloads. More people are using the browser to access the…

Deciphering Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities Requires Context

Cybersecurity context is the missing puzzle piece that can transform a jumble of information into a clear and coherent picture of vulnerabilities. The post Deciphering Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities Requires Context appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from…

Cloudflare Report Surfaces Lots of API Insecurity

More than 15,000 accounts using Cloudflare had API endpoints that were only discovered using machine learning algorithms. The post Cloudflare Report Surfaces Lots of API Insecurity appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard Read…

Alert: Chinese Threat Actors Exploit Barracuda Zero-Day Flaw

In recent developments, Barracuda, a prominent network and email cybersecurity firm, has been grappling with a zero-day vulnerability. The vulnerability has been identified as CVE-2023-7102 in its Email Security Gateway (ESG) appliances. The situation has been exacerbated by the active…

Embedded Linux IoT Security: Defending Against Cyber Threats

Embedded systems are vulnerable to network-based attacks. Containers provide an added layer of security to embedded systems. Hardware security modules can be used to protect embedded systems.  Embedded Linux IoT Security: Defending Against Cyber Threats   Embedded Linux IoT systems…

Attackers Targeting Poorly Managed Linux SSH Servers

In recent times, Linux SSH servers have become a prime target for attackers aiming to compromise security and exploit vulnerabilities for malicious activities. This article delves into the growing concern surrounding poorly secured Linux SSH servers, the techniques employed by…