Configuring a software system in a monolithic approach does not pose particular problems. To make the configuration properties available to the system, we can store them in a file inside an application folder, in some place in the filesystem, or…
Cyber grants: Some governments may be ‘totally left out’
Experts said the $1 billion State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program is admirable for its emphasis on planning, but it may not deliver much direct cash at the local level. This article has been indexed from GCN – All Content…
Smart street pilots aim to curb parking violations
Chicago plans to use cameras to enforce parking rules, boost safety for pedestrians and cyclists and streamline operations in commercial loading zones. This article has been indexed from GCN – All Content Read the original article: Smart street pilots aim…
Penetration Testing vs. Vulnerability Testing: An Important Difference
Many cybersecurity audits now ask whether penetration testing is conducted and how vulnerabilities are detected and tracked. These questions ask IT teams to consider how frequently security is tested from the outside via penetration testing and from the inside via…
Ticketmaster Blames Bots in Taylor Swift ‘Eras’ Tour Debacle
Ticketmaster testified in the Senate that a cyberattack was to blame for the high-profile Taylor Swift concert sales collapse, but some senators aren’t so sure. This article has been indexed from Dark Reading Read the original article: Ticketmaster Blames Bots…
Pakistan hit by nationwide power outage, is it the result of a cyber attack?
Pakistan suffered a nationwide blackout, local authorities are investigating the cause and suspect it was the result of a cyberattack. On Monday, a nationwide blackout in Pakistan left millions of people in the darkness, and the authorities are investigating if…
Learning to Lie: AI Tools Adept at Creating Disinformation
Artificial intelligence is competing in another endeavor once limited to humans — creating propaganda and disinformation. The post Learning to Lie: AI Tools Adept at Creating Disinformation appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek Read the…
Cyber grants could leave some governments ‘totally left out’
Experts said the $1 billion State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program is admirable for its emphasis on planning, but it may not deliver much direct cash at the local level. This article has been indexed from GCN – All Content…
Apple emits emergency patch for older iPhones after snoops pounce on WebKit hole
Also: Yay for Data Privacy Day! Apple has issued an emergency patch for older kit to fix a WebKit security flaw that Cupertino warns is under active attack.… This article has been indexed from The Register – Security Read the…
Recent rise in SEO poisoning attacks compromise brand reputations
A new research report from SentinelOne exposes a SEO poisoning attack campaign that hijacks brand names in paid search ads. The post Recent rise in SEO poisoning attacks compromise brand reputations appeared first on TechRepublic. This article has been indexed…
How hackers stole the personal data of 37 million T-Mobile customers
The criminals took advantage of an API to grab personal details such as customer names, billing addresses, email addresses, phone numbers, dates of birth, and T-Mobile account numbers. The post How hackers stole the personal data of 37 million T-Mobile…
VMware Plugs Critical Code Execution Flaws
VMware vRealize Log Insight vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker to take full control of a target system. The post VMware Plugs Critical Code Execution Flaws appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek Read the original article:…
Apple issues emergency patch for outdated iPhones after criminals pounce on WebKit
Also: Yay for Data Privacy Day! Apple has issued an emergency patch for older kit to fix a WebKit security flaw that Cupertino warns is under active attack.… This article has been indexed from The Register – Security Read the…
USAID seeks contractor input on new STEM fellowship program
The U.S. Agency for International Development is aiming to launch a new Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics fellowship program to help build more pathways for skilled talent to enter the federal workforce. This article has been indexed from FCW –…
States look to speed fiber installation across railroad tracks
Virginia’s legislature wants to cap crossing fees and speed up the review process, but railroad companies say current practices protect safety. This article has been indexed from GCN – All Content Read the original article: States look to speed fiber…
Chat Cybersecurity: AI Promises a Lot, But Can It Deliver?
Machine learning offers great opportunities, but it still can’t replace human experts. This article has been indexed from Dark Reading Read the original article: Chat Cybersecurity: AI Promises a Lot, But Can It Deliver?
Forescout Appoints Technology Veteran Barry Mainz as CEO
Mainz brings 25 years of industry experience to execute on Forescout’s strategy and drive its next phase of growth. This article has been indexed from Dark Reading Read the original article: Forescout Appoints Technology Veteran Barry Mainz as CEO
Vulnerability Summary for the Week of January 16, 2023
This post doesn’t have text content, please click on the link below to view the original article. This article has been indexed from CISA All NCAS Products Read the original article: Vulnerability Summary for the Week of January 16, 2023
Cybercriminals Use VSCode Extensions as New Attack Vector
Microsoft’s Visual Studio Code integrated development environment (IDE) is used by as much as 75% of developers, so any security issue has widespread implications. And Aqua Nautilus researchers have discovered a big one. The researchers reported earlier this month that…
Fenix24 Releases White Paper Proposing New Cyber Incident Response Paradigm
Restoration teams must be part of a collaborative, initial response team to address costly downtime. This article has been indexed from Dark Reading Read the original article: Fenix24 Releases White Paper Proposing New Cyber Incident Response Paradigm
The Next Stage in Security Expert’s Trial Set for January 31
Swedish computer security expert Ola Bini was arrested in April, 2019, in Ecuador, and a cloud has hung over his case ever since. Bini’s case has been impacted by numerous due process violations and human rights concerns, and there have…
Fujitsu: Quantum computers no threat to encryption just yet
Heavily hyped tech bound for big time by decade end Research conducted by Fujitsu suggests there is no need to panic about quantum computers being able to decode encrypted data – this is unlikely to happen in the near future,…
How password management tools are helping enterprises prevent intrusions
Implementing a trustworthy password management tool is key to securing your organization. Here are some top choices to boost cybersecurity. This article has been indexed from Security News | VentureBeat Read the original article: How password management tools are helping…
What’s in a word? FCC’s proposed data breach rule redefines key terms
The public now has the opportunity to provide insight on the value and impact such redefinitions would have on incident reporting. This article has been indexed from GCN – All Content Read the original article: What’s in a word? FCC’s…
Administrator of RSOCKS Proxy Botnet Pleads Guilty
Denis Emelyantsev, a 36-year-old Russian man accused of running a massive botnet called RSOCKS that stitched malware into millions of devices worldwide, pleaded guilty to two counts of computer crime violations in a California courtroom this week. The plea comes…
Sophisticated SMS Phishing scam Dupes Zendesk Staff
By Habiba Rashid Although the company did not put out an official notice or announcement on its website, impacted customers were emailed with details regarding the security incident. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Sophisticated SMS…
What is XDR, MXDR, DRs & SBOM ? – Cybersecurity Acronyms 2023
The field of cybersecurity is rife with acronyms. From AES to VPN, these technical alphabet soup terms have been part of the knowledge of not only cybersecurity experts but also organizations that are planning to buy security solutions or implement…