Resecurity revealed the GXC Team cybercriminal syndicate developed a tool that uses AI to generate invoices that are embedded within a BEC attack. The post Resecurity Identifies AI Tool Being Used to Compromise Business Email appeared first on Security Boulevard.…
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Don’t get hacked! Apply the right vulnerability metrics to Kubernetes scans
Introduction This is not a beginner’s blog post. As such, we will not tell you about the importance The post Don’t get hacked! Apply the right vulnerability metrics to Kubernetes scans appeared first on ARMO. The post Don’t get hacked!…
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…
Five New Year Resolutions to Secure Your Data in 2024
Have you kicked off the new year with a bang? Determined to make this a year to remember for all the right reasons? As we accelerate into 2024, let’s talk about some meaningful New Year resolutions. Not the usual promises…
The state of container security: 5 key steps to locking down your releases
Container technologies are rapidly transforming application development and deployment practices at many organizations. But they also present a minefield of security risks for the growing number of organizations using the technology to package and deploy modern, microservices-based applications. The post…
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…
USENIX Security ’23 – Bingyu Shen, Tianyi Shan, Yuanyuan Zhou – ‘Improving Logging to Reduce Permission Over-Granting Mistakes’
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…
Comprehensive Guide to Fraud Detection, Management, & Analysis
Fraud is everywhere, and it’s affecting you whether you realize it or not. From fraudulent credit card charges to identity theft, fraud can cause serious financial and emotional damage. That’s why fraud detection, management, and analysis are crucial to protecting…
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…
CyberTalk Series: MSP Challenges: Managed Security Services with Ken Patterson
Our industry is way more complex than meets the eye. MSPs and MSSPs are not just managing their clients’ cybersecurity programs, they are also accountable to their auditors, The post CyberTalk Series: MSP Challenges: Managed Security Services with Ken Patterson…
USENIX Security ’23 – ‘Auditing Frameworks Need Resource Isolation: A Systematic Study On The Super Producer Threat To System Auditing And Its Mitigation’
Authors/Presenters: Peng Jiang, Ruizhe Huang, Ding Li, Yao Guo, Xiangqun Chen, Jianhai Luan, Yuxin Ren, Xinwei Hu Many thanks to USENIX for publishing their outstanding USENIX Security ’23 Presenter’s content, and the organizations strong commitment to Open Access. Originating from…
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…
Flaw in Black Basta Ransomware Exploited to Create Decryptor
Researchers at cybersecurity firm Security Research Labs exploited a flaw found in the algorithm of a ransomware variant used by the high-profile threat group Black Basta to develop a decryptor that can help some victims recover their encrypted files. SRLabs…
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…
Best of 2023: Diamond Model of Intrusion Analysis: A Quick Guide
Any intrusion into a network calls for a thorough analysis to give security teams cyber intelligence about different threats and to help thwart similar future attacks. However, effective incident analysis has long been held back by uncertainty and high false…
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…
USENIX Security ’23 – Cong Zhang, Yu Chen, Weiran Liu, Min Zhang, Dongdai Lin – ‘Linear Private Set Union From Multi-Query Reverse Private Membership Test’
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…
GKE Case Highlights Risks of Attackers Chaining Vulnerabilities
Palo Alto Network’s cybersecurity recently outlined two vulnerabilities it found in Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) that, individually, don’t represent much of a threat. However, if a threat actor who already had access to a Kubernetes cluster were to combine 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…
Google Whistles While OAuth Burns — ‘MultiLogin’ 0-Day is 70+ Days Old
What a Mickey Mouse operation: Infostealer scrotes having a field day with unpatched vulnerability. The post Google Whistles While OAuth Burns — ‘MultiLogin’ 0-Day is 70+ Days Old appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security…
Best of 2023: Western Digital Hacked: ‘My Cloud’ Data Dead (Even Local Storage!)
Déjà Vu: Hack of WD systems leads to My Cloud service outage. Owners unable to access files. The post Best of 2023: Western Digital Hacked: ‘My Cloud’ Data Dead (Even Local Storage!) appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been…
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…
USENIX Security ’23 – Mingli Wu, Tsz Hon Yuen ‘Efficient Unbalanced Private Set Intersection Cardinality And User-Friendly Privacy-Preserving Contact Tracing’
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…
2023 Year in Review: Hyperview Features and Enhancements
As we wrap up 2023, let’s take a moment to look back on the amazing journey we’ve had together this year. We’ve launched eight major product releases and added a bunch of new features and improvements, all designed to make…
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…
USENIX Security ’23 – ‘Tubes Among Us: Analog Attack on Automatic Speaker Identification’
Authors/Presenters: Shimaa Ahmed, Yash Wani, Ali Shahin Shamsabadi, Mohammad Yaghin, Ilia Shumailov, Nicolas Papernot, Kassem Fawaz 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…
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…
Best of 2023: Combo Lists & the Dark Web: Understanding Leaked Credentials
In today’s interconnected, cloud-based world, user credentials are the keys that grant entry to the house that stores an organization’s digital treasure. Just as burglars pick the lock on a physical house, cybercriminals use stolen credentials to gain unauthorized access…
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…
Navigating the MSP Ecosystem in 2024: The Trifecta of Success – Leadership, Empathy, and Execution
As the curtains draw close on another tech-filled year, let’s take a delightful detour into the whimsical world of MSPs (Managed Service Providers), The post Navigating the MSP Ecosystem in 2024: The Trifecta of Success – Leadership, Empathy, and Execution…
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…
Guardians of Tomorrow: Arkose Labs Shares the Top 3 Cyber Threats for 2024
If you missed our recent webinar, “Foreseeing the Future Threatscape: 2024’s Bad Actor Forecast,” there’s still time to catch up on expert attack insights for next year. Hosted by top executives at Arkose Labs, including CCO Patrice Boffa, CFO Frank…
USENIX Security ’23 – Rethinking System Audit Architectures for High Event Coverage and Synchronous Log Availability
Authors/Presenters: Varun Gandhi, Sarbartha Banerjee, Aniket Agrawal, Adil Ahmad, Sangho Lee, Marcus Peinado 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…
USENIX Security ’23 – ‘Squint Hard Enough: Attacking Perceptual Hashing With Adversarial Machine Learning’
Jonathan Prokos, Neil Fendley, Matthew Green, Roei Schuster, Eran Tromer, Tushar Jois, Yinzhi Cao 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…
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…
Best of 2023: Another Password Manager Leak Bug: But KeePass Denies CVE
Two researchers report vulnerability in KeePass. But lead developer Dominik Reichl says it’s not a problem—and refuses to fix the flaw. The post Best of 2023: Another Password Manager Leak Bug: But KeePass Denies CVE appeared first on Security Boulevard. This…
PoolParty Process Injections, SysJoker, NetSupport RAT, & More: Hacker’s Playbook Threat Coverage Round-up: December 2023
New and updated coverage for ransomware and malware variants, including NoEscape ransomware, AvosLocker ransomware, and others. The post PoolParty Process Injections, SysJoker, NetSupport RAT, & More: Hacker’s Playbook Threat Coverage Round-up: December 2023 appeared first on SafeBreach. The post PoolParty…
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…
Life in the Swimlane with Kevin Mata, Director of Cloud Operations and Automation
The post Life in the Swimlane with Kevin Mata, Director of Cloud Operations and Automation appeared first on AI Enabled Security Automation. The post Life in the Swimlane with Kevin Mata, Director of Cloud Operations and Automation appeared first on…
SLSA Provenance Blog Series, Part 3: The Challenges of Adopting SLSA Provenance
In part 2 of the series, we dived into the internals of the provenance document to understand its content and usage. In this part, we will explore the different SLSA levels for generating provenance and go through the different challenges…
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…
Data In-Flight: Applying Zero Trust to Airline Travel and Content Security
No matter which airport you travel through or how many times you travel through it, one element remains the same – the security check(s). Whether you’re asked to take off your shoes, put your laptop in a separate bin, or…
USENIX Security ’23 – ‘Auditory Eyesight: Demystifying μs-Precision Keystroke Tracking Attacks On Unconstrained Keyboard Inputs’
Yazhou Tu, Liqun Shan, Md Imran Hossen, Sara Rampazzi, Kevin Butler, Xiali Hei 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…
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…
How to Prevent a Ransomware Attack on Your Business
Ransomware is growing in popularity and severity, so find out what preventative measures can defend your business The post How to Prevent a Ransomware Attack on Your Business appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security…
Kyivstar Cyber Attack: Ukraine Telecom Operator Paralyzed
Ukraine’s largest telecom operator, Kyivstar, was recently shut down after falling prey to a cyberattack. The Kyivstar cyber attack left millions of Ukrainians without access to cellular or internet services. Recent reports have cited the telecom operator’s CEO, Alexander Komarov,…
Importance of IoT Live Patching: Protecting Your Connected Devices
The conventional patching method necessitates a reboot. Live patching eliminates the need to reboot the system. KernelCare IoT automates patching for Linux-based IoT devices. With so many ecosystems woven with different devices, the need for strong cybersecurity measures has…
Comic Agilé – Mikkel Noe-Nygaard, Luxshan Ratnaravi – #272 — Product Ops
<a class=” sqs-block-image-link ” href=”https://www.comicagile.net/comic/product-ops/”> <img alt=”” height=”548″ src=”https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5355d604e4b03c3e9896e131/af1a3173-77c7-4b3f-af0d-a3faea939039/Comic-agile_272.png?format=1000w” width=”620″ /> </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…
USENIX Security ’23 – Carter Slocum, Yicheng Zhang, Nael Abu-Ghazaleh, Jiasi Chen ‘Going Through The Motions: AR/VR Keylogging From User Head Motions’
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…
Wrapping up Q4 2023 : new detectors, your favorite features, and what’s coming next in GitGuardian
Unlock the latest secrets detectors, automate severity scoring, and dive into GitGuardian’s unique dev & sec collaboration features! The post Wrapping up Q4 2023 : new detectors, your favorite features, and what’s coming next in GitGuardian appeared first on Security…
We’ve added more content to ZKDocs
By Jim Miller We’ve updated ZKDocs with four new sections and additions to existing content. ZKDocs provides explanations, guidance, and documentation for cryptographic protocols that are otherwise sparingly discussed but are used in practice. As such, we’ve added four new…
Best of 2023: Detecting CVE-2023-23397: How to Identify Exploitation of the Latest Microsoft Outlook Vulnerability
Microsoft recently released patches for nearly 80 new security vulnerabilities, including two zero-day exploits, CVE-2023-23397 and CVE-2023-24880. CVE-2023-23397 is an elevation-of-privilege (EoP) vulnerability in Microsoft Outlook that could allow an attacker to obtain a victim’s password hash. The vulnerability occurs…
UEFI Failing: What to Know About LogoFAIL Attacks
Multiple UEFI vulnerabilities can lead to Linux, Windows, and Mac exploits LogoFAIL persists across operating system reinstallations It also extends the supply chain risks to the hardware itself Security researchers, known for their inquisitive and unconventional methods, have recently…
SLAM Attack: New Vulnerability Targets Intel, AMD, Arm CPUs
In a groundbreaking revelation, researchers from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam have uncovered a formidable side-channel attack known as SLAM, posing a serious threat to the security of current and future CPUs manufactured by tech giants Intel, AMD, and Arm. This sophisticated…
Ledger Supply Chain Breach: $600,000 Theft Unveiled
Recent events have brought to light the Ledger supply chain breach, a cybercrime incident that led to the theft of $600,000 in virtual assets. For those who don’t know, Ledger is a company that develops hardware and software-based cryptocurrency wallets.…
Medical Emergency Assistance – Thank You
I have been an active volunteer as part of corporate medical response teams for more than 20 years of my career. It has never been my primary job, but I like having the skills to help when really bad…
Why Use a VLAN? Unveiling the Benefits of Virtual LANs in Network Security
Understanding the Basic Concept of VLANs Virtual Local Area Networks, or VLANs, serve as a critical computing technology designed for effective network traffic management. These are subsets within a Local Area Network (LAN) that partition the network into multiple distinct…
Why a Zero Trust Security Policy Matters and Steps to Implementation
Understanding Zero Trust Traditionally, cybersecurity operated on a simple principle: trust what’s inside, be wary of what’s outside. This model assumed that once someone or something gained access to your network, they could be trusted as long as they were…
The Intersection of IoT and Financial Security: Expert Tips for Protection
Sophisticated Internet of Things (IoT) technologies transformed the cybersecurity systems in financial services. They’re continuously evolving and improving. Take credit cards as an example—commercial banks significantly cut the risk of skimming by replacing magstripe cards with chip-and-PIN cards. But despite…
Ubuntu Security Updates Fixed Vim Vulnerabilities
Vim, a powerful and widely used text editor, has recently come under scrutiny due to several vulnerabilities that could potentially compromise system security. In this article, we will delve into the intricacies of these vulnerabilities, exploring their impact and the…
Merry Little Christmas
<img alt=”” height=”768″ src=”https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5355d604e4b03c3e9896e131/5c219e1a-7575-4fe9-8000-1defdc513241/image-asset.jpeg?format=1000w” width=”1024″ /> The post Merry Little Christmas appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard Read the original article: Merry Little Christmas
The Year in Review and 2024 Predictions
In our last episode of the year, we replay our predictions for 2023 reviewing what we got right and what we didn’t. We cover various topics, such as Twitter’s influence, the future of Mastodon, the ban of TikTok in certain…
USENIX Security ’23 – ‘Sneaky Spy Devices And Defective Detectors: The Ecosystem Of Intimate Partner Surveillance With Covert Devices’
Full Presenters List: Rose Ceccio, Sophie Stephenson, Varun Chadha, Danny Yuxing Huang, Rahul Chatterjee 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…
The Top 24 Security Predictions for 2024 (Part 2)
Where next for cyber in 2024? Here’s part two of your annual roundup of cybersecurity forecasts, top cyber trends and cybersecurity industry prediction reports as we head into calendar year 2024. The post The Top 24 Security Predictions for 2024…
Group Therapy – security and privacy in Facebook groups
Having found myself roped into assisting as co-administrator a couple of Facebook groups with security/privacy issues, I thought I should, perhaps, share what little I know about defending your group against scam and spam posts and comments by tightening up…
USENIX Security ’23 – ‘“It’s The Equivalent of Feeling Like You’re In Jail”: Lessons From Firsthand & Secondhand Accounts Of IoT-Enabled Intimate Partner Abuse’
Full Presenter List: Sophie Stephenson, Majed Almansoori, Pardis Emami-Naeini, Rahul Chatterjee 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…
Kansas City Hospital Ransomware Attack Consequences
A hospital situated near Kansas City, Missouri, has encountered significant challenges in delivering patient care this week following a cyberattack that severely impacted its systems. Liberty Hospital provided an update Read More The post Kansas City Hospital Ransomware Attack Consequences…
Impact of Apache Struts2 Code Execution Vulnerability
Recent attacks have demonstrated a significant growth in Zero Days and Remote Code Execution. Kratikal has observed that threat actors have placed a special focus on Web Apps, IoT, and Open-Source tools. In this blog, we will discuss a recently…
Preparing for the Holiday Ransomware Storm
This article was originally published on Spiceworks. The holiday season is upon us. As we approach the end of 2023, it should be a time for festive cheer for all. Unfortunately for cybersecurity teams across the globe, their holidays are…
USENIX Security ’23 ‘The Digital-Safety Risks Of Financial Technologies For Survivors Of Intimate Partner Violence’
Full Presenter List: Rosanna Bellini, Kevin Lee, Megan A. Brown, Jeremy Shaffer, Rasika Bhalerao, Thomas Ristenpart 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…
Threat modeling: the future of cybersecurity or another buzzword⎥Derek Fisher (author of The Application Security Handbook)
Threat modeling is the future of cybersecurity or just another buzzword? Discover the answer to this question and more in our latest podcast. The post Threat modeling: the future of cybersecurity or another buzzword⎥Derek Fisher (author of The Application Security…
Data Classification Software Features to Look Out For
What is data classification software and how will your company’s cybersecurity strategy benefit from its implementation? The post Data Classification Software Features to Look Out For appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard Read…
How Cybersecurity for Law Firms has Changed
In this blog, Cavelo CEO James Mignacca and cybersecurity strategist Mark Sangster talk through cybersecurity obligations and best practices for law firms. The post How Cybersecurity for Law Firms has Changed appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been…
10 best practices to secure your Spring Boot applications
Explore the top 10 Spring Boot security best practices from the Escape team to secure your Java web applications efficiently. The post 10 best practices to secure your Spring Boot applications appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been…
Building Core Capabilities to Modernize SecOps for Cloud
Additional characteristics of the cloud impact SecOps and can guide how we can expand our core capabilities to support program modernization. The post Building Core Capabilities to Modernize SecOps for Cloud appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been…
Web Injection Campaign Targets 40 Banks, 50,000 Users
Dozens of banks around the word are in the crosshairs of a threat group using JavaScript web injections to steal users’ bank account credentials. The campaign, which the hackers have been preparing for since December 2022 and which emerged in…
Holiday Threats Surge as Christmas-Themed Scams Explode
As the winter holidays approach, malicious spammers have ramped up their efforts with a surge of Christmas-themed scams. The post Holiday Threats Surge as Christmas-Themed Scams Explode appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard…
Best of 2023: Watching a Crypto Investment Scam WhatsApp Group
If your online accounts are like mine, almost every day I’m “force joined” to a new Telegram group where a crypto investment scammer tries to tell everyone how great their scam investment site is. This week, I started getting added…
Codenotary Adds Machine Learning Algorithms to SBOM Search Tool
Codenotary added machine learning algorithms to the search engine it provides for its Trustcenter platform for generating and managing SBOMs. The post Codenotary Adds Machine Learning Algorithms to SBOM Search Tool appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been…