Multi-layer security is an essential business consideration for the best possible cyber defense When cyber threats are evolving at an unprecedented pace, multi-layer security has become the best practice, and relying on a single line of cybersecurity defense isn’t practical…
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The Hidden Impact of Ad Fraud on Your Marketing Budget
Bot-driven click fraud and ad fraud could be siphoning off large portions of your advertising budget. Learn how ad fraud could be impacting you and how to protect your business. The post The Hidden Impact of Ad Fraud on Your…
Safeguard Data with Access Governance and Monitoring
Safeguarding Data: Could Access Governance and Monitoring Have Controlled the AT&T Data Leak?In today’s interconnected digital world, safeguarding sensitive customer data is critical. However, recent reports reveal the vulnerability of data, with the news that information from 73 million AT&T…
Awkward Adolescence: Increased Risks Among Immature Ransomware Operators
Summary. In recent years, cybercrime has become an increasingly familiar issue amongst cybersecurity professionals, with ransomware in particular commanding news […] The post Awkward Adolescence: Increased Risks Among Immature Ransomware Operators appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been…
Your Guide to Threat Detection and Response
Reading Time: 6 min Discover the latest strategies and technologies for effective Threat Detection and Response (TDR) in 2024. Stay ahead in the cybersecurity game. The post Your Guide to Threat Detection and Response appeared first on Security Boulevard. This…
NIST CSF: A “Fellowship” for Your Cybersecurity Journey to 2.0
By Samuel Lewis, Senior Security Consultant The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) released version 2.0 of the Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) on February 26, 2024. The original version was released in 2014, one year after Executive Order 13636 was…
The Irrefutable Case for Customer-Native (In-Your-Cloud) DSPM
There is no denying that businesses are under increasing pressure to fortify their defenses and better protect sensitive information. Ransomware payments in 2023 surpassed the $1 billion mark, and don’t show any sign of slowing down. Since December 2022, Microsoft…
OWASP Top 10 for LLM Applications: A Quick Guide
An overview of the top vulnerabilities affecting large language model (LLM) applications. The post OWASP Top 10 for LLM Applications: A Quick Guide appeared first on Mend. The post OWASP Top 10 for LLM Applications: A Quick Guide appeared first…
USENIX Security ’23 – Discovering Adversarial Driving Maneuvers against Autonomous Vehicles
Authors/Presenters: *Ruoyu Song, Muslum Ozgur Ozmen, Hyungsub Kim, Raymond Muller, Z. Berkay Celik, Antonio Bianchi The post USENIX Security ’23 – Discovering Adversarial Driving Maneuvers against Autonomous Vehicles appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security…
Raspberry Robin Malware Now Using Windows Script Files to Spread
Raspberry Robin, the highly adaptable and evasive worm and malware loader that first appeared on the cyberthreat scene in 2021, is now using a new method for spreading its malicious code. According to a report this week by threat researchers…
Watch This? Patch This! LG Fixes Smart TV Vulns
4×CVE=RCE or Merely CE? Update your LG TV now, or let hackers root it. But is Bitdefender overhyping the issue? The post Watch This? Patch This! LG Fixes Smart TV Vulns appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been…
Insider Threats Surge Amid Growing Foreign Interference
A surge in insider threats, amidst increasing foreign interference and sophisticated tactics, suggests the need for enhanced detection and mitigation strategies. The post Insider Threats Surge Amid Growing Foreign Interference appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed…
Dracula Phishing Platform Targets Organizations Worldwide
In light of recent cyber threats, the Dracula phishing platform has prevailed, targeting organizations in over 100 countries. The Dracula phishing attacks are centered on leveraging an immense network of over 20,000 counterfeit domains to scale the implementation of malicious…
Navigating Third-Party Cyber Risks in Healthcare: Insights from Recent Events
Looking at billing services’ impact on healthcare organizations Last week’s blog talked about the events that nearly brought Change Healthcare’s services to a halt. This week, we’re going to look Read More The post Navigating Third-Party Cyber Risks in Healthcare:…
Should You Pay a Ransomware Attacker?
USENIX Security ’23 – Qifan Xiao, Xudong Pan, Yifan Lu, Mi Zhang, Jiarun Dai, Min Yang,- xorcising “Wraith”: Protecting LiDAR-based Object Detector In Automated Driving System From Appearing Attacks
FCC Mulls Rules to Protect Abuse Survivors from Stalking Through Cars
Daniel Stori’s ‘Minimum Viable Elevator’
<a class=” sqs-block-image-link ” href=”http://turnoff.us/geek/minimum-viable-elevator/” rel=”noopener” target=”_blank”> <img alt=”” height=”713″ src=”https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5355d604e4b03c3e9896e131/89e3c67d-3b1f-40d3-a9b4-bcf587d6ed57/programmers-replaced.jpeg?format=1000w” width=”951″ /> </a><figcaption class=”image-caption-wrapper”> via the inimitable Daniel Stori at Turnoff.US! Permalink The post Daniel Stori’s ‘Minimum Viable Elevator’ appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed…
Patch Tuesday Update – April 2024
Techstrong Group Announces Rebranding of Security Bloggers Network to Security Creators Network
What Security Metrics Should I Be Looking At?
The role of certificate lifecycle automation in enterprise environments
SE Labs Annual Security Awards 2024
CVE-2024-3094: RCE Vulnerability Discovered in XZ Utils
10 Million Devices Were Infected by Data-Stealing Malware in 2023
Google Adds Security Command Center Enterprise to Mandiant Portfolio
Hashicorp Versus OpenTofu Gets Ugly
USENIX Security ’23 – Lukas Seidel, Dominik Maier, Marius Muench – Forming Faster Firmware Fuzzers
HHS: Heath Care IT Helpdesks Under Attack in Voice Scams
Barracuda Report Provides Insight into Cybersecurity Threat Severity Levels
Here Comes the US GDPR: APRA, the American Privacy Rights Act
Top 3 API Leaks Identified by Cybersecurity & InfoSec Experts
APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) have proliferated widely, which increases their susceptibility to various vulnerabilities. In the realm of web applications, prime examples that stand out are SOAP (Simple Object Access Protocol) and Representational State Transfer (REST) APIs. Due to their…
Protect Your Attack Surface from Evolving Attack Vectors
What is Attack Surface Management (ASM) and How Has it Changed?
Best 5 Privacy Management Tools for 2024
Exploiting limited markup features on web applications
Limited features. Big vulnerabilities? Web applications might seem straightforward, but stripped-down code can create hidden weaknesses. Web applications that support limited markup in fields, such as comments, utilize a simplified… The post Exploiting limited markup features on web applications appeared…
Cyber-Physical Systems Security Analysis Challenges and Solutions 2024
Secrets Management in the Age of AI Cybercrime: Safeguarding Enterprises from Emerging Threats
Join Cequence Security at RSA Conference 2024: Protect What Connects You with Advanced API Security Solutions
How to Get CMMC Certified
Massive AT&T Data Leak, The Danger of Thread Hijacking
Conn. CISO Raises Security Concerns Over BadGPT, FraudGPT
9 Best Practices for Using AWS Access Analyzer
Salt Security Applies Generative AI to API Security
Ivanti CEO Promises Stronger Security After a Year of Flaws
The chief executive of vulnerability-plagued Ivanti said the management software maker is revamping its security practices after months of reports of China-linked and other attackers exploiting the flaws. In an open letter to customers and partners, accompanied by a six-minute…
FCC: Phone Network Bugs Must Be Fixed — But are SS7/Diameter Beyond Repair?
Fast enough for government work: The Federal Communications Commission is finally minded to do something about decades-old vulnerabilities. The post FCC: Phone Network Bugs Must Be Fixed — But are SS7/Diameter Beyond Repair? appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article…
CISA Unveils Critical Infrastructure Reporting Rule
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) for the Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act (CIRCIA) of 2022. Under this rule, covered entities must report significant cyber incidents within 72 hours of…
Proactive and Reactive Ransomware Protection Strategies
Preemptive protection and reactive cybersecurity strategies for best possible ransomware protection We live in a time where digital transformation dictates the pace of business, and the necessity for ransomware protection strategies and preemptive protection is essential to organizational integrity and…
Themes From (And Beyond) Altitude Cyber’s 2023 Cybersecurity Year In Review
Exploring five easy-to-overlook themes from 13 years of cybersecurity industry data and research. The post Themes From (And Beyond) Altitude Cyber’s 2023 Cybersecurity Year In Review appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard Read…
Mapping Your Path to Passwordless
Navigating the shift to passwordless authentication via digital certificates demands a visionary approach that considers the immediate benefits while strategically planning for future scalability and adaptability. The post Mapping Your Path to Passwordless appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article…
Atlassian Flaws Fixes: Critical Bamboo Patch Mitigates Risk
Atlassian, a leading provider of collaboration and productivity software, has recently rolled out a series of patches aimed at fortifying the security of its popular products. These Atlassian flaws fixes address vulnerabilities across several platforms, including Bamboo, Bitbucket, Confluence, and…
Expert Insights on IoT Security Challenges in 2024
Advancements in Internet of Things (IoT) technologies are paving the way for a smarter, more interconnected future. They’re taking down communication barriers among consumers and businesses across different industries. According to Global Data, the global IoT market could be worth…
Impact of IoT Security for 5G Technology
5G technology impacts not just our daily lifestyle but the Internet of Things (IoT) as well. The world of 5G is not only transformed by hyper-connectivity but is also involved in the future hinges on a critical element: IoT security.…
Smart SOAR’s Innovative Approach to Error-Handling Explained
Our commitment to innovation is deeply rooted in the feedback we receive from those who use our Smart SOAR platform daily. It was through listening to feedback from our customers that we identified and addressed a crucial opportunity for improvement:…
Google Chrome Enlists Emerging DBSC Standard to Fight Cookie Theft
Google is prototyping a new technology in Chrome that is designed to thwart the growing trend among cybercriminals of stealing browser session cookies, which enables hackers to bypass multifunction authentication (MFA) protections and gain access to users’ online accounts The…
Mastering MITRE: Enhancing Cybersecurity with Device Log Mapping
In the dynamic realm of cybersecurity, the MITRE ATT&CK framework has become a pivotal tool for organizations striving to fortify their defenses against the myriad of cyber threats that loom in the digital age. The webinar, “The MITRE Touch: Practical…
From Promising to Practical: The Transformative Impact of Homomorphic Encryption
When the impact of a relatively unfamiliar technology sounds too good to be true, it’s natural to question those claims. Homomorphic encryption has been described as the ‘holy grail’ of encryption for its unique ability to allow users to leverage…
Leadership in the Age of AI: Skills You Need to Succeed
The artificial intelligence (AI) revolution is upon us, transforming every facet of our lives, and the workplace is no exception. A recent study by McKinsey…Read More The post Leadership in the Age of AI: Skills You Need to Succeed appeared…
The Five Essentials of Immutable Storage: Why They Matter
Organizations need a robust backup strategy that can outsmart bad actors. And these days, that strategy must include immutability. The post The Five Essentials of Immutable Storage: Why They Matter appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed…
Cyber Insurance Reduces Risk: Five Ways to Lower Your Rates
Mike Bucciero, Client Experience Director Yep, it’s that time of year again. The moment when that dreaded questionnaire from your Cyber Insurer lands on your desk like a ton of digital bricks. Suddenly, panic mode kicks in, and you’re transported…
How to Avoid Email Blacklists and Improve Your Deliverability
Email marketing is a mighty tool for connecting … The post How to Avoid Email Blacklists and Improve Your Deliverability appeared first on EasyDMARC. The post How to Avoid Email Blacklists and Improve Your Deliverability appeared first on Security Boulevard.…
Broadcast Network Finds Multiple Solutions with Votiro
The post Broadcast Network Finds Multiple Solutions with Votiro appeared first on Votiro. The post Broadcast Network Finds Multiple Solutions with Votiro appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard Read the original article: Broadcast…
Top Signs Your Ad Campaigns Are Being Sabotaged by Bots & How to Stop Them
Businesses can waste up to 35% of their ad budget on fraudulent clicks that will not convert. Learn the top signs to look for to stop click fraud and how to stop bad bots from ruining your ad campaigns. The…
NIST Proposes Public-Private Group to Help with NVD Backlog
An embattled NIST, hobbled by budget cuts and a growth in software being developed, is looking for more help from both inside and outside the government as it tried to manage a growing backlog of security vulnerabilities coming into the…
Biden Review Board Gives Microsoft a Big, Fat Raspberry
Storm-0558 forecast: Last year’s Chinese hack of federal agencies’ email is still a mystery, and “should never have occurred,” says CISA. The post Biden Review Board Gives Microsoft a Big, Fat Raspberry appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has…
Ostrich Cyber-Risk Announces Partnership with Kyndryl
<img alt=”” height=”627″ src=”https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61aa4a9077b4fa07c3fd6f6f/1712158971953-S8IKTVLABN30579ORG35/Kyndryl+Partnership+%282%29.png?format=1000w” width=”1200″ /> [Salt Lake City] – Ostrich Cyber-Risk (Ostrich), a pioneer and prestigious provider of cyber-risk management solutions, is excited to announce a strategic partnership with Kyndryl, the world’s largest IT infrastructure services provider. John Feezell,…
On Secure Workload Access and Aembit’s Journey to Innovation Sandbox at RSA Conference 2024
2 min read Aembit founders David Goldschlag and Kevin Sapp share why this prestigious showcase goes beyond the opportunity to compete for “Most Innovative Startup.” The post On Secure Workload Access and Aembit’s Journey to Innovation Sandbox at RSA Conference…
Continuous Monitoring and Frameworks: A Web of Security Vigilance
This blog delves into how continuous monitoring enhances the effectiveness of security frameworks, like ISO 27001, NIST CSF and SOC 2. The post Continuous Monitoring and Frameworks: A Web of Security Vigilance appeared first on Scytale. The post Continuous Monitoring…
Picus Security Melds Security Knowledge Graph with Open AI LLM
Picus Security today added an artificial intelligence (AI) capability to enable cybersecurity teams to automate tasks via a natural language interface. The capability, enabled by OpenAI, leverages the existing knowledge graph technologies from Picus Security. Dubbed Picus Numi AI, the…
Customer Story | Content Filter Protects Student Safety, Data Security, and CIPA Compliance At Azusa Unified School District
How Azusa’s technology team makes web filtering and online safety for students easy with Content Filter by ManagedMethods Like many school districts, state-of-the-art technology is at the forefront of Azusa Unified’s educational mission. As Director of Technology, Manuel Sanchez’s job…
Prioritizing Cyber Risk: Get a leg up with AI
In the previous blog post, we described how Balbix leverages AI to provide a unified and comprehensive visibility into your attack surface. Establishing it requires deduplicating, normalizing, and correlating data from dozens of tools, which becomes a foundational requirement for…
Guide to New CSRD Regulation for Data Center Operators
In the ever-evolving landscape of corporate sustainability, the European Union’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) stands as a landmark regulation, redefining reporting obligations for businesses operating within or having a significant presence in the EU. Among those impacted are data…
How to Escape the 3 AM Page as a Kubernetes Site Reliability Engineer
It’s Saturday night. You’re out to dinner with friends. Suddenly, a familiar tune emits from your pocket. Dread fills you as you fish your phone out of your pocket and unlock it. You tap the alert. Maybe it’s a lucky…
A Deep Dive on the xz Compromise
xz is a widely distributed package that provides lossless compression for both users and developers, and is included by default in most, if not all, Linux distributions. Created in 2009, it has since released numerous versions. As an open-source project,…
Chrome’s Incognito Mode Isn’t as Private as You Think — but Google’s Not Sorry
Short term gain for long term pain? Class action attorney David Boies asked for $5,000 per user, but got nothing—except some assurances Google will delete data it no longer needs. The post Chrome’s Incognito Mode Isn’t as Private as You…
The Challenges of Zero Trust 800-207 and Advocating for Prescriptive Controls
In the rapidly evolving cybersecurity landscape, a Zero Trust (ZT) model has emerged as a beacon of hope, promising enhanced security posture and protection against sophisticated cyber threats. Documented in NIST Special Publication 800-207, Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) advocates abandoning…
Chrome’s Incognito Mode: Not as Private as You Think — but Google’s not Sorry
Short term gain for long term pain? Class action attorney David Boies asked for $5,000 per user, but got nothing—except some assurances Google will delete data it no longer needs. The post Chrome’s Incognito Mode: Not as Private as You…
Sophos: Backups are in the Crosshairs of Ransomware Groups
When thinking about ransomware, enterprises that ignore their data backups do so at their own peril, according to cybersecurity firm Sophos. Protecting backups will significantly reduce the harm to a company hit by a ransomware attack and the need to…
SBOMs are now essential: Make them actionable to better manage risk
All kinds of organizations, whether they sell software or only purchase it, can benefit from knowing what their software contains. The number of software supply chain attacks in recent years and the multitude of attack methods cybercriminals are now using…
Why risk management is key for Oracle ERP Cloud Success
Why Risk Management is key for Oracle ERP Cloud Success Insight from ERP Risk Advisors and SafePaaS”Go live” is a crucial step in any digital transformation project. However, the path to a successful Oracle ERP cloud go-live is challenging and…
In the News | State Governments Can Boost K-12 Cybersecurity
This article was originally published on Government Technology on 3.11.24 by Charlie Sander, CEO at ManagedMethods. From new laws to the K-12 “SIX Essentials Series,” the NIST framework and assessments from the Department of Homeland Security, schools have state backup…
Alert: Connectwise F5 Software Flaws Used To Breach Networks
Recent news reports have stated that a hacker allegedly connected to China has been involved in exploiting two popular vulnerabilities. The purpose of such exploits is to target US defense contractors and other government entities and institutions in Asia and…
Navigating the PHP 7.4 End of Life: A Retrospective Analysis
In the shifting sands of the world of web development, milestones like the PHP 7.4 end of life (EOL) transition signify crucial inflection points for the PHP community. This retrospective analysis takes a look at the implications of PHP 7.4…
OpenSSL Vulnerabilities Patched in Ubuntu 18.04
Several security vulnerabilities were discovered in OpenSSL, a critical library for securing communication across the internet. These vulnerabilities could be exploited by attackers to launch denial-of-service (DoS) attacks, potentially disrupting critical services. The Ubuntu security team has swiftly responded by…
The Best SIEM Tools To Consider in 2024
What is a SIEM? SIEM solutions enable enterprises to monitor and analyze security-related data from a variety of sources, such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems (IDS), and endpoint security devices. By collecting and analysing this data, companies can spot patterns…
On Hiatus
On Hiatus Until Monday 20240408. Thank You The post On Hiatus appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard Read the original article: On Hiatus
71% Website Vulnerable: API Security Becomes Prime Target for Hackers
The internet that we use today is a massive network of interconnected devices and services. Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) are an essential but sometimes invisible technology layer that underpins services ranging from social media to online banking. APIs serve as…
Volt Typhoon Threat Report
Threat Overview On March 19, 2024, CISA, along with other participating agencies, released a joint Fact Sheet warning executive leaders in the critical infrastructure sector that Volt Typhoon has strategically pre-positioned itself to conduct cyber attacks against US infrastructure. In…
Unearthing Identity Threat Exposures
Organizations must navigate through a tumultuous sea of cybersecurity threats today. As businesses increasingly transition to the cloud and embrace remote work, the complexity of managing digital identities has exponentially grown, unveiling a myriad of vulnerabilities that cybercriminals are keen…
A software supply chain meltdown: What we know about the XZ Trojan
Security experts are sounding alarms about what some are calling the most sophisticated supply chain attack ever carried out on an open source project: a malicious backdoor planted in xz/liblzma (part of the xz-utils package), a popular open source compression…
Webinar Recap: Cybersecurity Trends to Watch in 2024
Predicting the future of cybersecurity is an impossible task, but getting some expert advice doesn’t… The post Webinar Recap: Cybersecurity Trends to Watch in 2024 appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard Read the…
HYAS Threat Intel Report April 1 2024
Weekly Threat Intelligence Report Date: April 1, 2024 Prepared by: David Brunsdon, Threat Intelligence – Security Engineer, HYAS Each week, we are sharing what we are seeing in our HYAS Insight threat intelligence and investigation platform, specifically a summary of…
The Cybersecurity Industry Starts Picking Through Malicious XZ Utils Code
The open source community, federal agencies and cybersecurity researchers are busy trying to get their hands around the security near-miss of the backdoor found in versions of the popular XZ Utils data compression library. The malicious code apparently was methodically…
The AI Revolution in Access Management: Intelligent Provisioning and Fraud Prevention
AI revolutionizes access management by enabling intelligent provisioning, dynamic access control, and fraud prevention. Using machine learning and predictive analytics, it ensures consistent access policies and detects anomalous behavior in real time. The post The AI Revolution in Access Management:…
Cybersecurity Industry Starts Picking Through Malicious XZ Utils Code
The open source community, federal agencies, and cybersecurity researchers are still trying to get their hands around the security near-miss of the backdoor found in versions of the popular XZ Utils data compression library, malicious code that apparently was methodically…
Confidence in the Cloud Starts With Visibility and Zero-Trust
The only way organizations can really protect cloud-based IT environments is by putting zero-trust into practice. The post Confidence in the Cloud Starts With Visibility and Zero-Trust appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard…
Ethics of Cyber Security: To Disclose or Not?
In a recent panel discussion, a thought-provoking question was posed to us, one that delves into the murky waters of cyber security and governmental responsibility. The query centered on the obligation of governments regarding the vulnerabilities they discover and utilize for intelligence…
No Joke: You Can Actually Save Money on Cyber Insurance
Even on April Fool’s Day, it’s no joke that the astronomical cost of cyber insurance has surged in recent years, reflecting the escalating frequency and severity of cyberattacks. As companies rely more on diverse digital platforms and cloud services to…
The Strategic Role of AI in Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC)
By integrating AI into governance, organizations streamline their security operations and significantly reduce the likelihood of oversight or human error. The post The Strategic Role of AI in Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article…
New Hotel Lock Vulnerabilities, Glassdoor Anonymity Issues
In episode 323, the hosts discuss two prominent topics. The first segment discusses a significant vulnerability discovered in hotel locks, branded as ‘Unsaflok,’ affecting 3 million doors across 131 countries. The vulnerability allows attackers to create master keys from a…