Category: Security Boulevard

Analysis of OT cyberattacks and malwares

The Digital revolution has transformed our world, and its impact is particularly evident in the realm of Operational Technology (OT), from Industrial Control Systems to power grids and water treatment plants. They all have very critical infrastructure and cyber-attacks on…

Discover the Consequences of a Data Breach

The average price of a data breach internationally in 2023 turned to $4.45 million, a 15% rise in the simplest three years that underscored the increasing financial strain on businesses. When personal information is discovered, it presents enormous issues to…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Mimecast Acquires Elevate Security to Personalize Controls

Mimecast has acquired Elevate Security to make it simpler to apply cybersecurity controls based on actual end-user behavior. The post Mimecast Acquires Elevate Security to Personalize Controls appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard…

USENIX Security ’23 – Sharbani Pandit, Krishanu Sarker, Roberto Perdisci, Mustaque Ahamad, Diyi Yang – ‘Combating Robocalls With Phone Virtual Assistant Mediated Interaction’

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…

$22 Million Wake-up Call to Improve Security

$22 Million Wake-up Call to Improve SecurityA former Jacksonville Jaguars staff member is facing the possibility of a 30-year prison sentence after admitting guilt to financial crimes, including embezzling over $22 million from the NFL team.Amit Patel entered a guilty…

How Can Data Breach Be A Trouble For Your Industry?

Recent developments in the modern world have brought attention to the significance of cybersecurity, as information is both valued and inclined. Records show that, in the year prior, a startling 53% of businesses experienced a data breach involving third-party occurrences.…

SentinelOne Acquires PingSafe to Advance CNAPP Ambitions

SentinelOne is acquiring PingSafe to add a CNAPP to extend its cybersecurity portfolio of offerings that are infused with AI. The post SentinelOne Acquires PingSafe to Advance CNAPP Ambitions appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from…

Randall Munroe’s XKCD ‘2024’

<a class=” sqs-block-image-link ” href=”https://www.infosecurity.us/Sarcasm,%20Satire,%20Humor”> <img alt=”” height=”553″ src=”https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5355d604e4b03c3e9896e131/40c644de-388b-433f-839a-159dfd53c0a8/2024.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 ‘2024’ appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article…

Enhancing Web Security: NSFOCUS WAF Integration Solutions

According to an industry report, over 75% of cybersecurity attacks target the web application layer. Additionally, statistics indicate that more than two-thirds of websites lack adequate security measures. With digital transformation, organizations are moving more business operations to the Internet.…

Embattled LastPass Enforcing 12-Character Passwords for All

Password manager vendor LastPass, beset by high-profile data breaches from 2022 that affected millions of users, is strengthening the security requirements for its customers, including requiring all of them to use a minimum of 12 characters for their master passwords.…

23andMe: It’s YOUR Fault We Lost Your Data

Am I my brother’s keeper? DNA testing firm doubles down on blaming victims and sics lawyer on them. The post 23andMe: It’s YOUR Fault We Lost Your Data appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security…

WinRAR Flaw: LONEPAGE Malware Strikes Ukrainian Firms

In the realm of cybersecurity, vigilance is paramount, and recent developments reveal a persistent threat facing Ukrainian entities. In mid-2023, the Ukrainian CERT issued advisory #6710, unmasking a threat actor identified as “UAC-0099.” This actor’s activities and arsenal of tools…

Democracy 2024: Stakes vs. Horses

The 2024 U.S. Presidential election isn’t just another tick on the political timeline. It’s a crucial juncture for — quite literally — the future of American democracy. We’re not just deciding who gets to sit in the Oval Office for…

Randall Munroe’s XKCD ‘Iceland’

<a class=” sqs-block-image-link ” href=”https://xkcd.com/2874/”> <img alt=”” height=”454″ src=”https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5355d604e4b03c3e9896e131/3ff50f0c-3a65-4a60-9bc8-c5bff4a64e0a/image-asset.png?format=1000w” width=”325″ /> </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 ‘Iceland’ appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article…

Abnormal Security Shares Examples of Attacks Using Generative AI

Abnormal Security published examples of how cybercriminals are beginning to leverage generative AI to launch cyberattacks. The post Abnormal Security Shares Examples of Attacks Using Generative AI appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard…

Mend’s Handy Guide to Using EPSS Scores

Find out what EPSS scores are and how to use them for better remediation prioritization. The post Mend’s Handy Guide to Using EPSS Scores appeared first on Mend. The post Mend’s Handy Guide to Using EPSS Scores appeared first on…

Facebook’s New Privacy Nightmare: ‘Link History’

How stupid does he think we are? You’ll want to turn off this new app setting. The post Facebook’s New Privacy Nightmare: ‘Link History’ appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard Read the original…

The Kubernetes Cost Features You Need in 2024

In the rapidly evolving Kubernetes ecosystem, managing costs effectively is as critical as ensuring operational efficiency. To make the most of your shift to cloud native technologies in 2024, you need a roadmap to Kubernetes cost optimization, including how to…

The Importance of SOC 2 Templates

In this piece, we’re talking about SOC 2 templates and their role in making the compliance process far less complicated. The post The Importance of SOC 2 Templates appeared first on Scytale. The post The Importance of SOC 2 Templates…

New SEC Cybersecurity Reporting Rules Take Effect

Risk assessment is a key factor in investment decisions. Now, with SEC disclosure rules in effect, investors can more easily take cyber risk into account. The post New SEC Cybersecurity Reporting Rules Take Effect appeared first on Ericom Software. The…

Google Cloud Report Spotlights 2024 Cybersecurity Challenges

Google Cloud suggests that it will become simpler for cybersecurity teams to leverage AI to better defend IT environments. The post Google Cloud Report Spotlights 2024 Cybersecurity Challenges appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security…

Exploiting an API with Structured Format Injection

Learn how to use Structured Format Injection (SFI) through Server Side Parameter Pollution (SSPP) to exploit an API. The post Exploiting an API with Structured Format Injection appeared first on Dana Epp’s Blog. The post Exploiting an API with Structured…

What is Security Posture?

Security posture is a term often mentioned in cybersecurity, with businesses often told to improve or maintain a robust security posture. With the onset of 2024, now is a better time than ever to take stock of your company’s security…

Alert: New Chrome Zero-Day Vulnerability Being Exploited

Google, in light of recent events, has launched a critical update for a high-severity Chrome zero-day vulnerability. As per recent reports, Google claims that the vulnerability has been actively exploited. It’s worth noting that the vulnerability pertains to the WebRTC…

Poor Patch Management 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…

Welcome To 2024

Hey folks, This is likely our last shot at preserving liberal democracy in the U.S., or at least avoiding 20–40 years of abject horribleness by wannabe bigoted and sociopathic demigods. The year 2024 is also set to be a significant…

What is RabbitMQ?

Grasping the Basics: What is RabbitMQ? Take a step into the realm of software development, where efficient and smooth interaction between various applications is the linchpin. Here, we bring into the mix RabbitMQ. Going down to brass tacks, RabbitMQ serves…

Insights from CISA HPH Sector Risk and Vulnerability Assessment

In an ever-evolving digital landscape, the healthcare and public health (HPH) sector faces increasing cybersecurity challenges. The United States Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) recently conducted a Risk and Vulnerability Assessment (RVA), delving into the cybersecurity posture of an…

Happy New Year 2024

<img alt=”” height=”776″ src=”https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5355d604e4b03c3e9896e131/4d6aae25-176c-4cd8-9458-23bc0e77adc3/Blowing%2Bhorns%2Bon%2BBleeker%2BStreet%2Bon%2BNew%2BYear%27s%2BDay%2BPhotographer%2BMarjory%2BCollins%2BJanuary%2B1943%2BNew%2BYork.jpg?format=1000w” width=”736″ /><figcaption class=”image-caption-wrapper”> via Photographer Marjory Collins in New York City, NY, USA, January 1943, Blowing Horns on Bleeker Street, New Year’s Day The post Happy New Year 2024 appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article…

The Three Keys to Success in Cybersecurity

In this episode, host Tom Eston shares the three key lessons he’s learned over his 18-year career in cybersecurity: effective communication, continuous learning, and empathy. He talks about the importance of understanding and reaching both technical and non-technical audiences, the…

USENIX Security ’23 – Alexander Bienstock, Sarvar Patel, Joon Young Seo, Kevin Yeo ‘Near-Optimal Oblivious Key-Value Stores For Efficient PSI, PSU And Volume-Hiding Multi-Maps’

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…

Tech Security Year in Review

Tech Security Year in Review 2023As we say goodbye to 2023, let’s look back on a year that has become a battleground in cybersecurity. The numbers tell a compelling story, with 953 incidents and a colossal DarkBeam breach of 3.8…

Vietnam’s Massive CAPTCHA crackers vs. Microsoft DCU

Earlier this month, Microsoft’s Digital Crimes Unit was featured in a WIRED article by Lily Hay Newman – Microsoft’s Digital Crime Unit Goes Deep on How It Disrupts Cybercrime. In part, the article discusses MS-DCU’s case against the hackers that they…

Randall Munroe’s XKCD ‘Hydrothermal Vents’

<img alt=”” height=”459″ src=”https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5355d604e4b03c3e9896e131/8c3f4162-b5b4-4e37-a900-f3f3521f959a/hydrothermal_vents.png?format=1000w” width=”330″ /><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 ‘Hydrothermal Vents’ appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security…

Billion times emptiness

By Max Ammann Behind Ethereum’s powerful blockchain technology lies a lesser-known challenge that blockchain developers face: the intricacies of writing robust Ethereum ABI (Application Binary Interface) parsers. Ethereum’s ABI is critical to the blockchain’s infrastructure, enabling seamless interactions between smart…

USENIX Security ’23 – Xinghui Wu, Shiqing Ma, Chao Shen, Chenhao Lin, Qian Wang, Qi Li, Yuan Rao ‘KENKU: Towards Efficient And Stealthy Black-box Adversarial Attacks Against ASR Systems’

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…

Indian IT Leaders Identify Security Gap in Data Policies

A recent study by Rubrik, a US-based data security firm, has bare concerning reality within the Indian IT sector: an alarming 49% of IT leaders feel that security remains a glaring omission within their organization’s data policies. This discovery sheds…

Daniel Stori’s ‘Distributed Architecture Drama’

<a class=” sqs-block-image-link ” href=”https://turnoff.us/geek/distributed-architecture-drama/”> <img alt=”” height=”844″ src=”https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5355d604e4b03c3e9896e131/9d42ceb2-21f3-47d1-beed-222ba7bdd0b9/image-asset.png?format=1000w” width=”925″ /> </a><figcaption class=”image-caption-wrapper”> via the webcomic talent of the inimitable Daniel Stori at Turnoff.US Permalink The post Daniel Stori’s ‘Distributed Architecture Drama’ appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has…

USENIX Security ’23 – Xiaojun Xu, Qingying Hao, Zhuolin Yang, Bo Li, David Liebovitz, Gang Wang, Carl A. Gunter ‘How to Cover up Anomalous Accesses to Electronic Health Records’

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…

Kaseya’s 2023 Highlights and the Road Ahead

Woohoo! What an exciting year 2023 turned out to be. Right from upgrading to VSA 10 to unlocking the efficienciesRead More The post Kaseya’s 2023 Highlights and the Road Ahead appeared first on Kaseya. The post Kaseya’s 2023 Highlights and…

NSA iPhone Backdoor? Apple Avoids Russian Blame Game

“No Ordinary Vulnerability” — Operation Triangulation research uncovers new details of fantastic attack chain. The post NSA iPhone Backdoor? Apple Avoids Russian Blame Game appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard Read the original…

Best Ransomware Protection Practices for Midsize Organizations

Upscale your security with the best ransomware protection practices for midsized organizations! The post Best Ransomware Protection Practices for Midsize Organizations appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard Read the original article: Best Ransomware…

Introduction to NTA Automatic Diversion

NTA supports configuring automatic diversion for Region/IP Group traffic alerts and Region/IP Group DDoS attack alerts. There are different diversion methods for various scenarios, including ADS Diversion, Flowspec Diversion, BGP Diversion, and Null-Route Diversion For the Region/IP Group traffic alert,…

CMMC v2.0 vs NIST 800-171: Understanding the Differences

The U.S. Defense Industrial Base (DIB) Sector is the worldwide industrial complex that enables research and development, as well as design, production, delivery, and maintenance of military weapons systems, subsystems, and components or parts, to meet U.S. military requirements.  With…

USENIX Security ’23 – Noé Zufferey, Mathias Humbert, Romain Tavenard, Kévin Huguenin ‘Watch Your Watch: Inferring Personality Traits From Wearable Activity Trackers’

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…

Randall Munroe’s XKCD ‘Definitely’

<a class=” sqs-block-image-link ” href=”https://xkcd.com/2871/”> <img alt=”” height=”461″ src=”https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5355d604e4b03c3e9896e131/2a05f663-67a0-4a51-8a67-6a93464281ca/definitely.png?format=1000w” width=”463″ /> </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 ‘Definitely’ appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article…

AI In Windows: Investigating Windows Copilot

By Yarden Shafir AI is becoming ubiquitous, as developers of widely used tools like GitHub and Photoshop are quickly implementing and iterating on AI-enabled features. With Microsoft’s recent integration of Copilot into Windows, AI is even on the old stalwart…

Above 30% Apps at Risk with Vulnerable Log4j Versions

An alarming 38% of applications that use the Apache Log4j library use the versions susceptible to security vulnerabilities. One of them is a critical vulnerability, Log4Shell (CVE-2021-44228), for which patches have been available for over two years. Log4Shell is an…