The European Union (EU) is currently confronting a significant surge in cyberattacks, primarily originating from Russia and these brute-force assaults are targeting corporate and institutional networks. The post Russia-Backed Brute-Force Campaign Targets Microsoft Infrastructure in EU appeared first on Security…
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Why Biometrics are Key to a Safe Paris Olympics
Biometrics can be a force for major good in our society and around various facets of the upcoming Paris Olympics, most notably public safety. The post Why Biometrics are Key to a Safe Paris Olympics appeared first on Security Boulevard.…
Hallucination Control: Benefits and Risks of Deploying LLMs as Part of Security Processes
LLMs have introduced a greater risk of the unexpected, so, their integration, usage and maintenance protocols should be extensive and closely monitored. The post Hallucination Control: Benefits and Risks of Deploying LLMs as Part of Security Processes appeared first on…
Fighting Fire with Fire: Using AI to Thwart Cybercriminals
Organizations are increasingly implementing generative AI (GenAI) solutions to boost productivity and introduce new operational efficiencies. Unfortunately, so are cybercriminals, and they’re doing so with alarming effectiveness. The post Fighting Fire with Fire: Using AI to Thwart Cybercriminals appeared first…
Deepfakes, AI, and the Future of Cybersecurity: Insights from Dan DeCloss of PlexTrac
In this episode, host Tom Eston welcomes Dan DeCloss, founder and CTO of PlexTrac. They exchange insights about their history at Veracode and explore Dan’s journey in cybersecurity. Dan shares his experience in penetration testing, the origins of PlexTrac, and…
USENIX Security ’23 – Bilingual Problems: Studying the Security Risks Incurred by Native Extensions in Scripting Languages
Authors/Presenters:Cristian-Alexandru Staicu, Sazzadur Rahaman, Ágnes Kiss, Michael Backes 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…
USENIX Security ’23 – Hiding in Plain Sight: An Empirical Study of Web Application Abuse in Malware
Authors/Presenters:Mingxuan Yao, Jonathan Fuller, Ranjita Pai Kasturi, Saumya Agarwal, Amit Kumar Sikder, Brendan Saltaformaggio 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…
Response to CISA Advisory (AA24-207A): North Korea Cyber Group Conducts Global Espionage Campaign to Advance Regime’s Military and Nuclear Programs
AttackIQ has released a new assessment template in response to the CISA Advisory (AA24-207A) published on July 25, 2024, that highlights cyber espionage activity associated with the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK)’s Reconnaissance General Bureau (RGB) 3rd Bureau based…
FAQ: How Are STIGs, SRGs, SCAP, and CCIs Related?
In the world of government-adjacent security and compliance, there are many different terms and acronyms you’ll encounter for the processes you have to perform. Often, these terms are interrelated in a single process, so you tend to learn them in…
Negotiate Your Next Cyber Insurance Policy With This 6-Step Playbook
TL;DR: Cyber liability insurance is essential, but premiums are increasing, and numerous exclusions exist. Important steps to lower premiums include preparation, articulating your risk, and demonstrating progressive improvement in security through measurable metrics. Why Do Organizations Need Cyber Liability Insurance?…
PKfail: 800+ Major PC Models have Insecure ‘Secure Boot’
Big BIOS bother: Hundreds of PC models from vendors such as HP, Lenovo, Dell, Intel, Acer and Gigabyte shipped with useless boot protection—using private keys that aren’t private. The post PKfail: 800+ Major PC Models have Insecure ‘Secure Boot’ appeared…
Suspect Indicted in North Korea Group’s Expansive Spying Operation
North Korea’s APT45 threat group is using ransomware attacks on U.S. health care firms to fund an ongoing cyberespionage campaign to steal military and defense secrets that are fed back into the country’s banned nuclear weapons program. A North Korean…
Happy System Administrator Appreciation Day 2024
You’re making sure your developers can develop, your managers can manage, your customers can … custom? Well, no, but you get the idea. You’re making sure everything runs smoothly. On a good day, nothing breaks and your job isn’t even…
Deepfake Attacks Prompt Change in Security Strategy
Organizations can keep their deepfake response plans current by continuously monitoring industry trends and integrating new technologies. The post Deepfake Attacks Prompt Change in Security Strategy appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard Read…
Networking Equipment Riddled With Software Supply Chain Risks
Outdated software components often contain vulnerabilities that have been discovered and are well-understood by threat actors. The post Networking Equipment Riddled With Software Supply Chain Risks appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard Read…
The Role of DDoS Stress Testing in DDoS Protection
Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks have become increasingly sophisticated, posing significant threats to businesses worldwide. Protecting assets and ensuring continuous availability of services is crucial for any organization. This blog walks into the wide road of why DDoS stress…
A Guide to Open Source Software
Learn more about how organizations can use open source software to innovate while minimizing risk. The post A Guide to Open Source Software appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard Read the original article:…
Join Our Webinar: Zero Trust and IAM – Building a Secure Future
Join Our Webinar: Zero Trust and IAM – Building a Secure Future Join Our Webinar: Zero Trust and IAM – Building a Secure Future We are excited to invite you to an exclusive live webinar hosted by miniOrange in collaboration…
Learning from CrowdStrike’s Quality Assurance Failures
Let’s talk about CrowdStrike’s quality assurance failures! Thanks to Help Net Security for publishing my opinion piece. Take a look for a more in-depth explanation of how the bad update made it to over 8 million devices and caused…
Emulating the Prickly Cactus Ransomware
AttackIQ has released a new attack graph that emulates the behaviors exhibited by the Cactus ransomware since the beginning of its activities in March 2023. Cactus has targeted a wide variety of organizations since its inception and has breached more…