The continuous upgrades in the landscape of web development are empowering software developers every day with all the leverage they need to enhance performance, improve efficiency, and create richer user experiences across various domains. Enter WebAssembly (Wasm), a game-changing technology…
A Comprehensive Guide To Achieving SOC 2 Compliance
Data security and privacy are one of the top priorities for organizations and their clients in the current digital era. Industry standards and regulatory frameworks have been developed to make sure that businesses manage sensitive data appropriately. The SOC (System…
LimaCharlie Lands $10.2 Million Series A Funding
California startup lands new financing to build and supply tools to run an MSSP or SOC on a pay-as-you-use model. The post LimaCharlie Lands $10.2 Million Series A Funding appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek…
Iran Ramps Up Cyberattacks on Israel Amid Hamas Conflict: Microsoft
Iran’s offensive cyber operations against Israel went from chaotic in October 2023 to targeting new geographies a month later. The post Iran Ramps Up Cyberattacks on Israel Amid Hamas Conflict: Microsoft appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed…
Malware-as-a-Service The Biggest Risk to Organizations Right Now
A recent Darktrace analysis states that the largest threat to enterprises in the second half of 2023 was malware-as-a-service (MaaS) infections. Many malware strains have become cross-functionally adaptive, as noted in the 2023 End of Year Threat Report. This comprises…
Blackbaud Faces Criticism for Cybersecurity Lapses After 2020 Data Breach
The cloud software company, Blackbaud, has come under fire from authorities for its major cybersecurity failings, stemming from a devastating ransomware attack in 2020. The attack exposed data from numerous educational institutions and non-profits that were clients of Blackbaud,…
Security flaw in a popular smart helmet allowed silent location tracking
The maker of a popular smart ski and bike helmet has fixed a security flaw that allowed the easy real-time location tracking of anyone wearing its helmets. Livall makes internet-connected helmets that allow groups of skiers or bike riders to…
How to Enrich Data for Fraud Reduction, Risk Management and Mitigation in BFSI
BFSI organizations are increasingly relying on data products to enrich data and enhance fraud reduction and risk management strategies. The post How to Enrich Data for Fraud Reduction, Risk Management and Mitigation in BFSI appeared first on Security Boulevard. This…
The Next Year in Cybersecurity: Quantum, Generative AI and LLMs & Passwords
Cybersecurity professionals will finally have the chance to harness AI for good, and more efficiently and effectively than attackers. The post The Next Year in Cybersecurity: Quantum, Generative AI and LLMs & Passwords appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article…
Indian Government Warns Social Media Platforms Over Deepfake Misinformation
In a strong statement directed at social media platforms, the government of India has emphasized the critical need for swift identification and removal of misinformation, including deepfakes, or risk facing legal consequences. This warning follows a deepfake scandal involving the…
Wordfence Intelligence Weekly WordPress Vulnerability Report (January 29, 2024 to February 4, 2024)
🎉 Did you know we’re running a Bug Bounty Extravaganza again? Earn over 6x our usual bounty rates, up to $10,000, for all vulnerabilities submitted through February 29th, 2024 when you opt to have Wordfence handle responsible disclosure! Last week,…
Hacking Victims Paid $1.1bn In Ransoms Last Year
Chainalysis report finds ransomware victims paid cybercriminals a record $1.1 billion in cryptocurrency in 2023 This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Hacking Victims Paid $1.1bn In Ransoms Last Year
Critical Cisco Expressway Flaw Let Remote Execute Arbitrary Code
Cisco released patches to address multiple vulnerabilities in the Cisco Expressway Series that might allow an attacker to do arbitrary operations on a vulnerable device. Cisco Expressway Series includes Cisco Expressway Control (Expressway-C) and Cisco Expressway Edge (Expressway-E) devices. “Multiple…
Federal Cybersecurity Agency Launches Program to Boost Support for State, Local Election Offices
CISA launched a program aimed at boosting election security, shoring up support for local offices and hoping to provide reassurance to voters that elections will be safe and accurate. The post Federal Cybersecurity Agency Launches Program to Boost Support for…
Fortinet: APTs Exploiting FortiOS Vulnerabilities in Critical Infrastructure Attacks
Fortinet warns that Chinese and other APTs are exploiting CVE-2022-42475 and CVE-2023-27997 in attacks. The post Fortinet: APTs Exploiting FortiOS Vulnerabilities in Critical Infrastructure Attacks appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS Feed Read the…
Ivanti US Faces Security Crisis, Threatening Worldwide Systems
In a recent development, a critical server-side request forgery (SSRF) vulnerability has been discovered in Ivanti Connect Secure and Ivanti Policy Secure servers, marked as CVE-2024-21893. Security experts have confirmed that this vulnerability is being actively exploited by multiple attackers,…
Canadian Cybercriminal Sentenced to Two Years Agrees to Return All Victims for Stolen Funds
A Canadian hacker hailing from Ottawa, Matthew Philbert, known for his prolific cyber exploits, particularly targeting individuals, has been sentenced to a two-year prison term. Philbert’s modus operandi involved infecting computers with malware, gaining unauthorized access to devices, and…
LassPass is not LastPass: Fraudulent app on Apple App Store
A fraudulent app named “LassPass Password Manager” that mimics the legitimate LastPass mobile app can currently be found on Apple’s App Store, the password manager maker is warning. The fraudulent app on Apple’s App Store “The app in question is…
Invicti Security collaborates with Mend.io to give customers full code coverage and continuous security
Invicti Security and Mend.io have partnered to bring the full spectrum of application security testing and supply chain security tools to customers. This partnership pairs Invicti’s DAST, IAST, and API Security domains with Mend’s SAST, SCA, and Container Security solutions…
Was ist Mean Time To Detect (MTTD)?
Mean Time To Detect ist eine wichtige Kennzahl des Verfügbarkeits- und Incident Response Managements. Sie benennt die durchschnittliche Zeit vom Auftreten bis zum Entdecken eines Problems oder Vorfalls. Je kürzer die Zeit ist, desto schneller werden Hardware- und Softwareprobleme oder…
Surge in deepfake “Face Swap” attacks puts remote identity verification at risk
New research shows a 704% increase in deepfake “face swap” attacks from the first to the second half of 2023. A report from biometric firm iProov warns that “face-swapping” fraudsters are increasingly using off-the-shelf tools to create manipulated images and…
Warning from LastPass as fake app found on Apple App Store
LastPass has warned about a fake app called LassPass, available in the Apple App Store. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Warning from LastPass as fake app found on Apple App Store
Cybercrime duo accused of picking $2.5M from Apple’s orchard
Security researcher buddies allegedly tag team a four-month virtual gift card heist at Cupertino tech giant A cybersecurity researcher and his pal are facing charges in California after they allegedly defrauded an unnamed company, almost certainly Apple, out of $2.5…
2024 Cyberthreat Forecast: AI Attacks, Passkey Solutions and SMBs in the Crosshairs
Although generative AI is driving a spike in attacks, it can also serve as another line of cybersecurity defense. The post 2024 Cyberthreat Forecast: AI Attacks, Passkey Solutions and SMBs in the Crosshairs appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article…