Chris Krebs, the former director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), was fired by Donald Trump in 2020 for publicly affirming that the presidential election was secure and free from widespread fraud. Fast-forward to April 2025: Trump, now…
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MITRE CVE Program Uncertainty: Mend.io’s commitment to uninterrupted vulnerability protection
Mend.io continues to deliver uninterrupted, multi-source vulnerability protection. The post MITRE CVE Program Uncertainty: Mend.io’s commitment to uninterrupted vulnerability protection appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard Read the original article: MITRE CVE Program…
Whistleblower: Musk’s DOGE Stole Data, Caused Breach at U.S. Agency
A whistleblower in the NLRB said in sworn testimony that staffers within the Musk-led DOGE group breached agency systems, exfiltrated sensitive data, and used tools and techniques similar to those wielded by cybercriminals to hide their actions. The post Whistleblower:…
Frequently Asked Questions About the MITRE CVE Program Expiration and Renewal
Concerns about the future of the MITRE CVE Program continue to circulate. The Tenable Security Response Team has created this FAQ to help provide clarity and context around this developing situation. Background The Tenable Security Response Team has compiled this…
Randall Munroe’s XKCD ‘Anachronym Challenge’
<a class=” sqs-block-image-link ” href=”https://xkcd.com/3075/” target=”_blank”> <img alt=”” height=”404″ src=”https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5355d604e4b03c3e9896e131/b26702a8-0de1-46d9-b121-7ecfb1488974/hallenge.png?format=1000w” width=”265″ /> </a><figcaption class=”image-caption-wrapper”> via the comic humor & dry wit of Randall Munroe, creator of XKCD Permalink The post Randall Munroe’s XKCD ‘Anachronym Challenge’ appeared first on Security Boulevard.…
BSidesLV24 – Common Ground – 101 Things Your Application is Doing Without Your Knowledge
Author/Presenter: Mike Larkin Our sincere appreciation to BSidesLV, and the Presenters/Authors for publishing their erudite Security BSidesLV24 content. Originating from the conference’s events located at the Tuscany Suites & Casino; and via the organizations YouTube channel. Permalink The post BSidesLV24…
What’s happening with MITRE and the CVE program uncertainty
Yesterday’s headlines have sent ripples through the cybersecurity and software supply chain communities: MITRE announced that U.S. government funding for the CVE (Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures) database was set to expire today. Overnight, the CVE Foundation emerged with a plan…
Latest Mustang Panda Arsenal: ToneShell and StarProxy | P1
IntroductionThe Zscaler ThreatLabz team discovered new activity associated with Mustang Panda, originating from two machines from a targeted organization in Myanmar. This research led to the discovery of new ToneShell variants and several previously undocumented tools. Mustang Panda, a China-sponsored…
Latest Mustang Panda Arsenal: PAKLOG, CorKLOG, and SplatCloak | P2
This is Part 2 of our two-part technical analysis on Mustang Panda’s new tools. For details on ToneShell and StarProxy, go to Part 1.IntroductionIn addition to the new ToneShell variants and StarProxy, Zscaler ThreatLabz discovered two new keyloggers used by…
BSidesLV24 – Breaking Ground – Modern ColdFusion Exploitation and Attack Surface Reduction
Author/Presenter: Brian Reilly Our sincere appreciation to BSidesLV, and the Presenters/Authors for publishing their erudite Security BSidesLV24 content. Originating from the conference’s events located at the Tuscany Suites & Casino; and via the organizations YouTube channel. Permalink The post BSidesLV24…
CISA at the Last Minute Extends Funding for Crucial MITRE CVE Program
The Trump Administration is ending funding for MITRE’s crucial CVE database program, a move that promises to hobble cybersecurity efforts around the world. However, CVE Board members introduce a new nonprofit organizations free of government funding and oversight. The post…
MITRE Crisis: CVE Cash Ends TODAY — CISA says ‘No Lapse’
These are “interesting” times: U.S. government funding for the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures program expires April 16. The post MITRE Crisis: CVE Cash Ends TODAY — CISA says ‘No Lapse’ appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed…
Oracle April 2025 Critical Patch Update Addresses 171 CVEs
Oracle addresses 171 CVEs in its second quarterly update of 2025 with 378 patches, including 40 critical updates. Background On April 15, Oracle released its Critical Patch Update (CPU) for April 2025, the second quarterly update of the year. This…
Government Funding for CVE Program Ends, But a New Group Emerges
The Trump Administration is ending funding for MITRE’s crucial CVE database program, a move that promises to hobble cybersecurity efforts around the world. However, CVE Board members introduce a new nonprofit organizations free of government funding and oversight. The post…
Alert: Security Gaps Allow Bots to Exploit UK Driving Test Booking System
DataDome conducted a security assessment of the UK’s online driving test booking system and identified several vulnerabilities in the system’s protection mechanisms. The post Alert: Security Gaps Allow Bots to Exploit UK Driving Test Booking System appeared first on Security…
In a Social Engineering Showdown: AI Takes Red Teams to the Mat
That AI has gotten much more proficient in social engineering is a revelation that’s not surprising, but still sets alarm bells ringing. The post In a Social Engineering Showdown: AI Takes Red Teams to the Mat appeared first on Security…
MITRE CVE Program Funding Set To Expire
MITRE’s CVE program has been an important pillar in cybersecurity for over two decades. The lack of certainty surrounding the future of the CVE program creates great uncertainty about how newly discovered vulnerabilities will be cataloged. Background On April 15,…
Introducing Wyo Support – ADAMnetworks LTP
ADAMnetworks is excited to announce Wyo Support to the family of Licensed Technology Partners. “After working with the various systems and technologies, there are few that compare with the protection that ADAMnetworks provides. It reduces the attack surface from the…
How Safe Are Your Non-Human Identities?
Are Your Non-Human Identities Secure? Where interactions between software, applications, and API components are crucial for seamless processes, Non-Human Identifies (NHIs) and their security cannot be overlooked. NHIs are machine identities that perform sessions, transactions, and process automation. But, are…
How to Feel Reassured with Cloud Data Security
Why is Cloud Data Security vital for Modern Businesses? Cloud data security has grown to be an inherent part of businesses across various industries today, ranging from financial services and healthcare to travel and DevOps. But, amidst this shift to…