Tag: Security Boulevard

Pure360 SPF and DKIM configuration: Step By Step Guideline

This instructional article will demonstrate the Pure360 configuration … The post Pure360 SPF and DKIM configuration: Step By Step Guideline appeared first on EasyDMARC. The post Pure360 SPF and DKIM configuration: Step By Step Guideline appeared first on Security Boulevard.…

Overview of AI Regulations and Regulatory Proposals of 2023

“AI is too important not to regulate—and too important not to regulate well,” asserts Google, capturing the sentiment resonating across the global tech landscape. Indeed, the regulation of Artificial Intelligence looms large on the horizon, and in many ways, it’s…

LogRhythm Promotes Joanne Wong to Interim Chief Marketing Officer

A pioneer of LogRhythm’s Asia Pacific operations, Joanne Wong’s appointment reinforces LogRhythm’s commitment to employee advancement through strategic internal promotions SINGAPORE, 5 March 2024 – LogRhythm, the company helping security teams stop breaches by turning disconnected data and signals into……

Entro Streamlines Machine Identity Life Cycle Management

Entro has added a life cycle management capability to its namesake platform for discovering and managing machine identities. The post Entro Streamlines Machine Identity Life Cycle Management appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard…

USENIX Security ’23 – Evangelos Bitsikas, Theodor Schnitzler, Christina Pöpper, Aanjhan Ranganathan – Freaky Leaky SMS: Extracting User Locations by Analyzing SMS Timings

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…

Revolutionizing Identity Theft with AI

How are we revolutionizing identity theft with AI? In an age where digital footprints are as unique as fingerprints, the concept of identity has become the new perimeter in cybersecurity. Each compromised identity represents a potential vulnerability, an entry point…

5 Ways to Prevent Prompt Injection Attacks

Prompt injection attacks can deceive AI into interpreting the malicious input as a legitimate command or query. Here’s how to stop them. The post 5 Ways to Prevent Prompt Injection Attacks appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been…

Risk and Regulation: A Strategic Guide to Compliance Risk Assessment

Compliance Risk Assessments For a Dynamic Regulatory Terrain Crafting an effective compliance program is no one-size-fits-all endeavor; it involves tailoring a comprehensive strategy that addresses your company’s unique needs and confronts specific challenges head-on. In navigating the regulatory landscape, it’s…

Human Brain Chip Implants: Helpful? Safe? Ethical?

Major developments regarding implanting chips in human brains have been announced in 2024. Will this procedure become widespread? Are precautions — or even regulations — needed? The post Human Brain Chip Implants: Helpful? Safe? Ethical? appeared first on Security Boulevard.…

USENIX Security ’23 – Log: It’s Big, It’s Heavy, It’s Filled with Personal Data! Measuring the Logging of Sensitive Information in the Android Ecosystem

Authors/Presenters: Allan Lyons, Julien Gamba, Austin Shawaga, Joel Reardon, Juan Tapiador, Serge Egelman, Narseo Vallina-Rodriguez 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…

How to secure your API secret keys from being exposed?

Learn about the dangers of API secret key exposure and discover our selection of prevention strategies. The post How to secure your API secret keys from being exposed? appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security…

CISA, Mandiant Warn of a Worsening Situation for Ivanti Users

The federal government and cybersecurity teams are warning organizations that threat groups are exploiting multiple flaws in Ivanti’s VPN appliances despite the vendor’s Integrity Checking Tool (ICT) and even after factory resets. An advisory issued by the FBI, CISA, and…

Cheap Video Doorbell Cams: Tools of Stalkers and Thieves

EKEN IoT FAIL: Amazon, Sears and Shein still sell security swerving stuff. The post Cheap Video Doorbell Cams: Tools of Stalkers and Thieves appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard Read the original article:…

IT Leaders Lack Confidence in IoT Security Plans

There is a significant lack of confidence among IT leaders regarding their internet-of-things (IoT) security plans. The post IT Leaders Lack Confidence in IoT Security Plans appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard Read…

Deepfakes Malware Attacks: GoldFactory’s Advanced Tactics

In the ever-evolving landscape of mobile Deepfakes malware attacks, a notorious threat actor named GoldFactory has surfaced, leaving a trail of highly sophisticated banking trojans in its wake. The group, operating since at least mid-2023, has gained notoriety for its…

The Importance of Timely Patch Management for QEMU in Linux

Neglecting patch management for QEMU poses serious risks, including data breaches, privilege escalations, and compliance violations Timely deployment of security patches is crucial for mitigating vulnerabilities, safeguarding against potential exploits, and maintaining the security of Linux systems Automate security patching…

Complete Guide to Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) Security

This is what an advanced persistent threat (APT) attack is like. APTs are sophisticated, targeted cyberattacks designed to evade detection and steal sensitive data over a prolonged period. APTs are carried out by well-resourced adversaries, such as nation-state actors or…

Cyber Threat Assessment

In the digital landscape, what you don’t know can hurt you. The unseen threats lurking in the shadows of your network, often called ‘blind spots’, can lead to significant business disruptions, regulatory violations, and other profound implications. This is where…

ALPHV Blackcat, GCP-Native Attacks, Bandook RAT, NoaBot Miner, Ivanti Secure Vulnerabilities, and More: Hacker’s Playbook Threat Coverage Round-up: February 2024

New and updated coverage for ransomware and malware variants, including ALPHV Blackcat, NoaBot Miner, and others. The post ALPHV Blackcat, GCP-Native Attacks, Bandook RAT, NoaBot Miner, Ivanti Secure Vulnerabilities, and More: Hacker’s Playbook Threat Coverage Round-up: February 2024 appeared first…

Fraud Detection: Time is Not on Our Side

Fraud often takes place through social engineering against customers logging in from where they always log in, from a device they have always used. The post Fraud Detection: Time is Not on Our Side appeared first on Security Boulevard. This…

CNCF Graduates Falco Project to Improve Linux Security

The Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) announced today that Falco, an open source tool for defining security rules in Linux environments, has officially graduated. The post CNCF Graduates Falco Project to Improve Linux Security appeared first on Security Boulevard. This…

A CISO’s Guide to SaaS Security Posture Management

As today’s security threat environment evolves, SaaS security posture management (SSPM) has become a key part of a CISO’s security defense plan. The post A CISO’s Guide to SaaS Security Posture Management appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has…

Building Your Cyber Incident Response Team

When you’re blindsided by a sudden cyber attack, it pays to have a band of heroes you can call upon to save the day. Fortunately, that’s exactly what a cyber incident response team (CIRT) is for. Think of them like…

Ivanti Pulse Secure Found Using End of Life CentOS 6 OS

Ivanti Pulse Secure VPN appliances have recently been a target of several sophisticated attacks, highlighting the ongoing challenges in safeguarding critical IT infrastructure like network devices. UNC5221, a nation-state group, exploited these vulnerabilities until at least December 3, 2023, with…

What is cyber hygiene and why businesses should know about it

Prioritize cyber hygiene for robust security. Automate practices, stay quantum-ready, and collaborate for resilience. The post What is cyber hygiene and why businesses should know about it appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard…

Navigating the Waters of Generative AI

Part I: The Good and the Bad of AI Few would argue that 2023 was the year AI, specifically generative AI (Gen AI) like ChatGPT, was discussed everywhere. In October, Forrester published a report about how security tools will leverage…

FBI Warns: Ubiquiti EdgeRouter is STILL Not Secure

GRU APT28 is back again: Fancy Bear still hacking ubiquitous gear, despite patch availability. The post FBI Warns: Ubiquiti EdgeRouter is STILL Not Secure appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard Read the original…

Getting Ahead of Cybersecurity Materiality Mayhem

Cybersecurity leaders must differentiate between strategic (material) and tactical threats in a cross-functional manner and determine ‘materiality.’ The post Getting Ahead of Cybersecurity Materiality Mayhem appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard Read the…

Generative AI Governance: Essential Tips to Get Started

GenAI has disrupted ‘business as usual’ at an unprecedented speed. Discover the basics of GenAI governance and how to get started. The post Generative AI Governance: Essential Tips to Get Started appeared first on Scytale. The post Generative AI Governance:…

Several OpenJDK Vulnerabilities Fixed

Recently, several vulnerabilities have been discovered in the OpenJDK Java runtime, which may result in side channel attacks, leaking of sensitive data to log files, denial of service, or bypass of sandbox restrictions. The affected versions include 21.0.1, 17.0.9, 11.0.21,…

Malicious Packages in npm, PyPI Highlight Supply Chain Threat

Software developers are being targeted with malicious packages in npm and PyPI as threat groups launch software supply-chain attacks. The post Malicious Packages in npm, PyPI Highlight Supply Chain Threat appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed…

Randall Munroe’s XKCD ‘Light Leap Years’

<a class=” sqs-block-image-link ” href=”https://xkcd.com/2897/” rel=”noopener” target=”_blank”> <img alt=”” height=”389″ src=”https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5355d604e4b03c3e9896e131/3de48525-30a5-4477-9f43-85847b307da9/light_leap_years.png?format=1000w” width=”288″ /> </a><figcaption class=”image-caption-wrapper”> via the comic artistry and dry wit of Randall Munroe, creator of XKCD Permalink The post Randall Munroe’s XKCD ‘Light Leap Years’ appeared first on…

USENIX Security ’23 – Synchronization Storage Channels (S2C): Timer-less Cache Side-Channel Attacks on the Apple M1 via Hardware Synchronization Instructions

Authors/Presenters: Jiyong Yu, Aishani Dutta, Trent Jaeger, David Kohlbrenner, Christopher W. Fletcher 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…

USENIX Security ’23 – Daniel Katzman, William Kosasih, Chitchanok Chuengsatiansup, Eyal Ronen, Yuval Yarom – The Gates of Time: Improving Cache Attacks with Transient Execution

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…

The xSPM Trend: Security Posture Management for Everything

The xSPM trend represents a holistic approach to managing and enhancing the security posture of diverse IT assets. The post The xSPM Trend: Security Posture Management for Everything appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security…

LockBit Ransomware Group Returns After Law Enforcement Operation

The LockBit ransomware group is swinging back days after U.S. and UK law enforcement agencies announced they had disrupted the operations of the prolific cybercrime gang, including seizing infrastructure and public-facing websites, grabbing decryption keys, and indicting two alleged members.…

Challenging password dogma

Most best practice advice on passwords is terrible. But why? This article explains which password advice should be followed and which advice is harmful, and shows you what a good password policy should contain. The post Challenging password dogma appeared…

Introducing the CyberPeace Institute: Protecting Communities Online

In this interview, Pavlina Pavlova, public policy adviser at the CyberPeace Institute, describes the organization’s mission and global activities to reduce harm online for vulnerable populations. The post Introducing the CyberPeace Institute: Protecting Communities Online appeared first on Security Boulevard.…

Using Webhooks with your Privileged Access Management Tool

Organizations often use multiple applications to perform business. For example, a tech team might find that Jira works well for managing tasks and a support team might find they prefer PagerDuty to handle support tickets. However, handling several applications and the…

Why Do We Need Endpoint Security in 2024?

Before understanding the need for endpoint security, let’s make you see through a recent study on the same. Around 68% of businesses experienced a targeted endpoint attack that compromised their IT infrastructure. Devices also experienced the same percentage rise in…

Announcing the Smart SOAR Documentation Site

We are excited to announce the launch of D3’s public documentation site. Previously, our Smart SOAR documentation was only available to our clients. Now, we are making it accessible to everyone. Whether you are a researcher, customer, or prospective user,…

Daniel Stori’s ‘Rest Easy, Sysadmin’

<a class=” sqs-block-image-link ” href=”http://turnoff.us/geek/rest-easy-sysadmin/” rel=”noopener” target=”_blank”> <img alt=”” height=”967″ src=”https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5355d604e4b03c3e9896e131/0ba88a7d-f0a4-42bd-a6f0-e2e3431df3fd/good-night-sysadmin.png?format=1000w” width=”640″ /> </a><figcaption class=”image-caption-wrapper”> via the inimitable Daniel Stori at Turnoff.US. Permalink The post Daniel Stori’s ‘Rest Easy, Sysadmin’ appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed…

Hackers Exploit ConnectWise Bugs to Deploy LockBit Ransomware

Cyberattacks exploiting critical vulnerabilities in ConnectWise’s remote monitoring and management (RMM) tool revealed this week have snowballed and some bad actors are using it to deploy LockBit ransomware, which was the target of a recent international law enforcement operation. The…

Securing Sensitive Information in Cloud Repositories

With the accelerating transition to cloud environments, securing sensitive information has emerged as a paramount concern. The post Securing Sensitive Information in Cloud Repositories appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard Read the original…

Organizations Unprepared to Face Cloud Security Threats

The Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) State of Security Remediation report underscored the difficult balancing act cloud security experts face. The post Organizations Unprepared to Face Cloud Security Threats appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security…

Cybersecurity’s Class Conundrum

Cybersecurity has a class conundrum, and the gap is only getting wider. The post Cybersecurity’s Class Conundrum appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard Read the original article: Cybersecurity’s Class Conundrum

Top Cyber Threats Automotive Dealerships Should Look Out For

Automotive dealerships are attractive targets for hackers. A combination of storing lots of sensitive customer data, handling large financial transactions, increased dependence on digital technologies and a perception of immature cybersecurity all combine to create a perception of dealerships as…

Randall Munroe’s XKCD ‘Crossword Constructors’

<a class=” sqs-block-image-link ” href=”https://xkcd.com/2896/” rel=”noopener” target=”_blank”> <img alt=”” height=”388″ src=”https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5355d604e4b03c3e9896e131/e901f497-7549-4bf5-8ff3-fee47c17c013/crossword_constructors.png?format=1000w” width=”285″ /> </a> The post Randall Munroe’s XKCD ‘Crossword Constructors’ appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard Read the original article: Randall Munroe’s…

ConnectWise Says ScreenConnect Flaw Being Actively Exploited

Hackers are actively exploiting critical security flaws in ConnectWise’s remote desktop access tool just days after the software maker alerted customers of the vulnerabilities. ConnectWise learned of the bugs – tracked as CVE-2024-1709 (with the highest severity rating of 10)…

TikTok safety for schools: K-12 best practices

Social media is a hot topic in the K-12 school system. Now, with the rise of TikTok, educators have an entirely new mess on their hands. With major data privacy and security implications, understanding TikTok is key to protecting your…

A Comprehensive Guide on GraphQL Testing

GraphQL has taken the API world by storm, offering flexibility and efficiency like never before. But with great power comes great responsibility, and ensuring your GraphQL API functions flawlessly is crucial. This comprehensive guide will equip you with the knowledge…

Frontline PCI-ASV Scanning Datasheet

Frontline PCI Pro™ treats compliance as a tiered, multi-layered comprehensive vulnerability management managed service. The post Frontline PCI-ASV Scanning Datasheet appeared first on Digital Defense. The post Frontline PCI-ASV Scanning Datasheet appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been…

How is a Container Scan Done?

Learn the importance of scanning container images for vulnerabilities to keep your containerized environments safe. The post How is a Container Scan Done? appeared first on Mend. The post How is a Container Scan Done? appeared first on Security Boulevard.…

What to Look for in a Secrets Scanner

Find out the key capabilities of secret scanners and what to consider when searching for a solution.  The post What to Look for in a Secrets Scanner appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard…

Comic Agilé – Mikkel Noe-Nygaard, Luxshan Ratnaravi – #279 – What Happens in the Management Meeting

<a class=” sqs-block-image-link ” href=”https://www.comicagile.net/comic/what-happens-in-the-management-meeting/” rel=”noopener” target=”_blank”> <img alt=”” height=”563″ src=”https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5355d604e4b03c3e9896e131/0b8387d3-17f6-44f1-a9b4-93c0d409264b/Comic-agile_279.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!…