The federal government will spend as much as $70 million for technologies that will create a more resilient energy delivery infrastructure that is better protected against a range of threats, including from cybercriminals. The U.S. Department of Energy this month…
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SEC Cyber Incident Reporting Rules Pressure IT Security Leaders
As the SEC gets tough on businesses’ cybersecurity posture, IT security leaders will need to beef up incident response plans. The post SEC Cyber Incident Reporting Rules Pressure IT Security Leaders appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been…
Alert: Carbanak Malware Strikes Again With Updated Tactics
Recent reports have highlighted the return of the Carbanak Malware. As per the reports, it’s a banking malware used in ransomware attacks that leverages updated tactics for increased effectiveness. As of now, the malware is known to have been distributed…
Default Configurations of Software and Applications in Cybersecurity
This article is part of a series where we look at a recent NSA/CISA Joint Cybersecurity Advisory on the top cybersecurity issues identified during red/blue team exercises operated by these organizations. In this article you will find a more in-depth…
Debian and Ubuntu Fixed OpenSSH Vulnerabilities
Debian and Ubuntu have released security updates for their respective OS versions, addressing five flaws discovered in the openssh package. In this article, we will delve into the intricacies of these vulnerabilities, shedding light on their nature and the recommended…
Most Advanced iPhone Exploit Ever, Google’s $5 Billion Settlement, Apple’s Journal App
In this episode, we discuss the most sophisticated iPhone exploit ever, Google’s agreement to settle a $5 billion lawsuit about tracking users in ‘incognito’ mode, and a new iOS app, Journal. The iPhone exploit, known as Operation Triangulation, has complex…
USENIX Security ’23 – Oshrat Ayalon, Dana Turjeman, Elissa M. Redmiles – ‘Exploring Privacy And Incentives Considerations In Adoption Of COVID-19 Contact Tracing Apps’
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 via the organizations YouTube channel. Permalink The post…
9 Questions to Ask a Privileged Access Provider
Most resources, such as databases or machines, are running in the cloud today and need privileged access. Yet few teams can effectively manage identities in the cloud at scale, with Gartner estimating that by 2023, 75 percent of cloud security…
FAQ: What Is DFARS Compliance and How Does It Work?
The Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement, better known as DFARS, has significance for contractors working with the Department of Defense (DoD). Our intention is to offer a comprehensive perspective on DFARS in the context of cybersecurity, its various clauses, and…
Three Years After January 6th: The Insurrection’s Impact on U.S. Democracy
Three years ago, on January 6, 2021, the U.S. Capitol was stormed by a mob intent on overturning the results of the 2020 Presidential Election. This event — the January 6th insurrection — was a direct attack on the democratic…
USENIX Security ’23 – “If I Could Do This, I Feel Anyone Could” *The Design And Evaluation Of A Secondary Authentication Factor Manager’
Authors/Presenters: Garrett Smith, Tarun Yadav, Jonathan Dutson, Scott Ruoti, Kent Seamons“ 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…
How to Build a Phishing Playbook Part 2: Wireframing
Welcome back to our series on automating phishing investigation and response with playbooks in Smart SOAR. This is a four-part series covering preparation, wireframing, development, and testing. In this part, we’ll be designing our workflow, building on top of the…
Nest Wallet CEO Loses $125,000 in Wallet Draining Scam
The co-founder and CEO of a startup cryptocurrency wallet said he lost $125,000 in crypto in a scam, becoming among the latest victims of the growing threat of wallet drainer malware that one cybersecurity firm stole almost $300 million from…
Mimecast Acquires Elevate Security to Personalize Controls
Mimecast has acquired Elevate Security to make it simpler to apply cybersecurity controls based on actual end-user behavior. The post Mimecast Acquires Elevate Security to Personalize Controls appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard…
Best of 2023: Enterprises Are Getting Better at Breach Prevention. But Attackers Are Getting Better, Too.
2023 ForgeRock Breach Report underscores the need for AI-powered identity We are excited to announce the release of our fifth annual ForgeRock Identity Breach Report. Our goal each year is to discover what’s trending — how enterprises are being breached,…
How a Regional Credit Union Reinvented Email Security with Votiro Cloud
The Client Located in the southeast U.S., this regional Credit Union boasts over a million members across 100+ branches and handles over $10 billion in assets. They provide a comprehensive range of financial services from basic banking to insurance. If…
$22 Million Wake-up Call to Improve Security
$22 Million Wake-up Call to Improve SecurityA former Jacksonville Jaguars staff member is facing the possibility of a 30-year prison sentence after admitting guilt to financial crimes, including embezzling over $22 million from the NFL team.Amit Patel entered a guilty…
How Can Data Breach Be A Trouble For Your Industry?
Recent developments in the modern world have brought attention to the significance of cybersecurity, as information is both valued and inclined. Records show that, in the year prior, a startling 53% of businesses experienced a data breach involving third-party occurrences.…
Survey Surfaces Lack of Confidence in Existing Cybersecurity Tools
More than half of cybersecurity leaders would replace their entire current stack of platforms if there were no budget constraints. The post Survey Surfaces Lack of Confidence in Existing Cybersecurity Tools appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been…
USENIX Security ’23 – Sathvik Prasad, Trevor Dunlap, Alexander Ross, Bradley Reaves – ‘Diving into Robocall Content With SnorCall’
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 via the organizations YouTube channel. The post USENIX…