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How to Prepare Your Workforce for the Deepfake Era

Of all of the AI-powered weapons, the one that your employees may be the least equipped to resist is deepfake technology.  The post How to Prepare Your Workforce for the Deepfake Era appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has…

CISA Alert Calls Out Operating System Vulnerabilities

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) in partnership with the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) has jointly issued a Secure by Design Alert in response to threat actor campaigns that exploit operating system (OS) command injection defects in network…

The Human Adaptability Gap and How to Close It

The “adaptability gap”—the widening difference between the rapid pace of technological progress and the slower rate of human, or employee adaptation. The post The Human Adaptability Gap and How to Close It appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has…

Judge Dismisses Most SEC Charges Against SolarWinds

A federal district court judge blew a hole in the SEC’s case against SolarWinds, saying that while the company and its CISO could be tried for statements made before the high-profile Sunburst attack, those that came after were based on…

Google Threat Horizon Analysis

The Google Threat Horizons report found that cloud computing services are facing increasing threats of compromise and abuse. The post Google Threat Horizon Analysis appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard Read the original…

Juniper Networks Critical Security Update Released

Recent media reports have stated that a Juniper Networks vulnerability that could have led to an authentication bypass if exploited has now been patched. The authentication bypass flaw affects routers that operate in high-availability redundant configurations. In this article, we’ll…

Streamline User Management with LDAP Integration for Linux

Robust user authentication is essential for cybersecurity, preventing unauthorized access to systems and resources. LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol) provides a centralized solution for this challenge in Linux environments. By storing user credentials in one place, LDAP integration eliminates the…

Global Outage Outrage: CrowdStrike Security Tool Blamed

BSODs beyond belief: A buggy update to CrowdStrike Falcon made Windows PCs and servers crash—worldwide. The post Global Outage Outrage: CrowdStrike Security Tool Blamed appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard Read the original…

Worldwide Outages Caused by CrowdStrike Security Tool

BSODs beyond belief: A buggy update to CrowdStrike Falcon made Windows PCs and servers crash—globally. The post Worldwide Outages Caused by CrowdStrike Security Tool appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard Read the original…

Importance of Vulnerability Assessment: Types and Methodology

A vulnerability assessment involves identifying, classifying, and prioritizing security vulnerabilities within an IT infrastructure. This comprehensive evaluation determines if an IT system is susceptible to known vulnerabilities. It also assigns severity levels to these vulnerabilities and recommends mitigation steps as…

AT&T Data Breach: Understanding the Fallout

  As an AT&T customer, I did receive the unwelcome news that they suffered a data breach. Here is a rundown for what you should to know. BREACH DETAILS · This is a sizable data breach of about 109 million…

Nation-States and Zero-days Cranking Up the Heat

Summertime isn’t just for vacations and barbecues—it’s also prime season for zero-day attacks. These attacks, launched by malicious actors exploiting previously unknown vulnerabilities in software, are a significant concern for national security and cybersecurity professionals. The post Nation-States and Zero-days…

Google Cloud Security Threat Horizons Report #10 Is Out!

This is my completely informal, uncertified, unreviewed and otherwise completely unofficial blog inspired by my reading of our next Threat Horizons Report (full version) that we just released (the official blog for #1 report, my unofficial blogs for #2, #3,…

eBPF use cases

What is eBPF and how can it be used within the Kubernetes environment? In the dynamic world of The post eBPF use cases appeared first on ARMO. The post eBPF use cases appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has…

CapraRAT Spyware Masks As Popular Android Apps

In the realm of cybercrime, a threat actor by the name of Transparent Tribe is rapidly spreading the CapraRAT spyware by disguising it as popular Android apps. Media reports claim that these attacks are part of a larger social engineering…

Hacker Leaks Data of More Than 15 Million Trello Users

A hacker who calls themselves “emo” says they accessed the information of 15 million Trello users in January through an unsecured REST API endpoint and six months later leaked the information on an underground forum. The post Hacker Leaks Data…

Unconstrained Delegation in Active Directory

Overview Unconstrained delegation is a feature in Active Directory that allows a computer, service, or user to impersonate any other user and access resources on their behalf across the entire network, completely unrestricted. A typical example of a use case…

Baffle Extends Encryption Reach to AWS Databases

Baffle today extended its ability to secure multitenant applications running on the Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud to include the relational databases many of them are deployed on. The post Baffle Extends Encryption Reach to AWS Databases appeared first on…

Best Practices for Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response

Security orchestration and automation enable faster detection and response to security incidents. Continuous monitoring is essential for identifying and responding to threats in real-time. Regular training and simulation exercises equip your security team to handle real-world incidents effectively. SOAR stands…

Critical OpenSSH Vulnerability (regreSSHion) Gives Root Access

An unauthenticated remote code execution vulnerability (CVE-2024-6387) was discovered in OpenSSH, a widely used tool for secure remote access. Dubbed “regreSSHion”, this race condition vulnerability allows attackers to take complete control in glibc-based Linux systems. Let’s break down what this…

Why SMB Security Needs Efficient Device Management

SMBs are increasingly becoming the cyberattacker’s goldmine. Device management is one way to stay ahead of malicious actors and protect your crown data jewels. The post Why SMB Security Needs Efficient Device Management appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article…

How Much Does Penetration Testing Cost?

Curious about how much penetration testing costs? You understand its importance, but budgeting for different pentests can be a challenge.  This blog post will guide you through the intricacies of… The post How Much Does Penetration Testing Cost? appeared first…

Patagonia Sued for Using AI-Based Software to Analyze Customer Calls

A class-action lawsuit claims that outdoor clothing retailer Patagonia violated plaintiffs’ privacy rights by letting Talkdesk’s AI-based call center products record, store, and analyze customer conversations without their knowledge or consent. The post Patagonia Sued for Using AI-Based Software to…

Randall Munroe’s XKCD ‘A Crossword Puzzle’

<a class=” sqs-block-image-link ” href=”https://xkcd.com/2957/” rel=”noopener” target=”_blank”> <img alt=”” height=”937″ src=”https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5355d604e4b03c3e9896e131/048dc16a-f3f0-470d-923a-fc23142cdccd/a_crossword_puzzle.png?format=1000w” width=”740″ /> </a><figcaption class=”image-caption-wrapper”> via the comic & dry wit of Randall Munroe, creator of XKCD Permalink The post Randall Munroe’s XKCD ‘A Crossword Puzzle’ appeared first on Security…

Three Ways Ox Security Helps You Achieve FedRAMP

Compliance mandates are a fact of life for security teams. There is no shortage of rules and regulations businesses must meet to certify that their organizations are architecting to specified standards for data handling, access controls, testing and auditing, and…

Hotel Wi-Fi: A Hotspot for Cyber Threats

Wi-Fi has become an essential utility, one we expect to access wherever we go. It’s particularly true for hotels, where guests expect seamless internet connectivity – to do their jobs while traveling, to stream entertainment while on vacation, to search…

API Transformation Cyber Risks and Survival Tactics

As you think about how to ensure your APIs are within your risk tolerance, ensure that you have a sound understanding of your inventory and the data associated with them. The post API Transformation Cyber Risks and Survival Tactics appeared…

How U.S. Businesses can Fight the Deepfake Threat

While it’s unclear how new, advanced technologies like AI and ML will ultimately change the data security landscape, now is not the time to stand still. The post How U.S. Businesses can Fight the Deepfake Threat  appeared first on Security…

Critical Security Update for Adobe Commerce (Magento) Users

In the rapidly evolving world of e-commerce, security remains a top priority. As part of our ongoing commitment to safeguarding our clients, we are bringing an important update to your attention regarding Adobe Commerce (Magento). This update underscores the urgent…

Caught in the Act: StealC, the Cyber Thief in C

Weekly Threat Intelligence Report Date: July 15, 2024 Prepared by: David Brunsdon, Threat Intelligence – Security Engineer, HYAS StealC seems like an appropriate name for stealer malware written in C. It’s been available for less than two years as a…

Randall Munroe’s XKCD ‘Number Line Branch’

<a class=” sqs-block-image-link ” href=”https://randall%20munroe%E2%80%99s%20xkcd%20%E2%80%98number%20line%20branch%E2%80%99/” rel=”noopener” target=”_blank”> <img alt=”” height=”235″ src=”https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5355d604e4b03c3e9896e131/79d665dc-0586-4b31-aa59-c2528596ba8a/number_line_branch.png?format=1000w” width=”469″ /> </a><figcaption class=”image-caption-wrapper”> via the comic & dry wit of Randall Munroe, creator of XKCD Permalink The post Randall Munroe’s XKCD ‘Number Line Branch’ appeared first on Security…

600 Cybercrime Servers Linked To Cobalt Strike Shutdown

Recent news reports have brought to light a law enforcement operation codenamed MORPHEUS. The operation was conducted against the threat actors using the Cobalt strike  tool as part of their attack infrastructure and has led to the shutdown of 600…

Google Nears $23 Billion Purchase Of Wiz: Reports

Alphabet Inc.’s Google is closing in on a $23 billion acquisition of cybersecurity firm Wiz – its largest purchase ever, according to published reports. The mega-deal, first reported by the Wall Street Journal on Sunday, is in advanced talks and…

Got Tips?

Dear blog readers, I have a new project which aims to be something in the lines of a final project in the context of that if I can manage to get it going and with success it will mean that…

Randall Munroe’s XKCD ‘Pole Vault’

<a class=” sqs-block-image-link ” href=”https://xkcd.com/2955/” rel=”noopener” target=”_blank”> <img alt=”” height=”179″ src=”https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5355d604e4b03c3e9896e131/12d8d7d6-e6e2-490e-b96b-54a7ff2d7c31/pole_vault.png?format=1000w” width=”740″ /> </a><figcaption class=”image-caption-wrapper”> via the comic & cartographic artistry and dry wit of Randall Munroe, creator of XKCD Permalink The post Randall Munroe’s XKCD ‘Pole Vault’ appeared first…

P2PInfect Botnet Using Miner And Ransomware Payload

Recent media reports have brought to light the P2PInfect malware. The peer-to-peer botnet has been found targeting and exploiting the Redis server’s vulnerability with ransomware and crypto miners. The malware that was once deemed to be dormant and without motive…

Comic Agilé – Mikkel Noe-Nygaard, Luxshan Ratnaravi – #297 – Line Management Deadlock

<a class=” sqs-block-image-link ” href=”https://www.comicagile.net/comic/line-management-deadlock/” rel=”noopener” target=”_blank”> <img alt=”” height=”649″ src=”https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5355d604e4b03c3e9896e131/94b86191-15a1-4f96-a182-b9d8f622a8cc/%23297+-+Line+Management+Deadlock.png?format=1000w” width=”640″ /> </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!…

Emulating the Long-Term Extortionist Nefilim Ransomware

AttackIQ has released a new attack graph that emulates the behaviors exhibited by the extortionist ransomware Nefilim during activities against multiple organizations, primarily based in North or South America, distributed in the financial, manufacturing, or transportation industries since its emergence…

Hyperproof Sweeps G2 Summer Awards (Again)

It’s summer, so it’s time for some sun — and another round of G2 awards! This time, Hyperproof was in the top 10 in 64 categories and brought home 32 awards, a testament to our strong customer experience with our…

Examining the Decrease in Cyber Insurance Rates

The cyber insurance market has proven tricky for many companies to navigate. The ongoing rise in cyberattacks, coupled with a lack of extensive historical data, makes it difficult to obtain this important insurance at affordable rates.   However, an interesting trend…

Hard Truths about Remote Access Hardware VPNs

Hardware VPNs are the primary method the enterprise uses to connect remote, or what we now call the hybrid workforce, to the IT tools that power our digital economy. The post Hard Truths about Remote Access Hardware VPNs appeared first…