Are You Ready for the Future of Cybersecurity? Cybersecurity is not just about human identities anymore. A rising segment of digital focuses on non-human identities (NHIs) – a crucial feature in any contemporary cybersecurity strategy. But what are NHIs, and…
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Scattered Spider Targets Aflac, Other Insurance Companies
The prolific Scattered Spider threat group, which recently targeted U.S. and UK retailers in a series of attacks, is now turning its attention to the insurance industry and appears to have landed a big victim in Aflac after compromising networks…
16 Billion Leaked Records May Not Be a New Breach, But They’re a Threat
Cybernews researchers reported that since the beginning of the year, they’ve detected 30 datasets containing 16 billion stolen credentials exposed on the internet, most of which had not been previously recorded and represent a massive trove of records that can…
AWS Raises Expertise Bar for MSSP Partners
Amazon Web Services (AWS) this week revealed it has added new categories for describing offerings provided by partners offering managed services security providers (MSSP) as part of an effort to ensure a more consistent customer experience. The post AWS Raises…
Are Your Secrets Protected Against Data Breaches?
Are Your Secrets Well Guarded in the Name of Data Security? Have you ever pondered the magnitude of secrets protection in your organizational data security framework? Non-Human Identities (NHIs) and Secrets Security Management has proven to be a significant line…
How Secure Are Your Cloud-Based Non-Human Identities?
Are Your Cloud-Based Non-Human Identities as Secure as You Think They Are? We all want to believe that our cybersecurity measures are infallible. But in reality, our digital defense mechanisms – even those earmarked for cloud security – are only…
Why Being Proactive with NHIs Can Save Your Business
Why is NHI Management a Game Changer in Business Protection? Have you ever wondered how organizations manage to protect enormous amounts of data? An overlooked but vital component in data security is Non-Human Identities (NHIs). Through proactive security measures, organizations…
LinuxFest Northwest: The First Black Software Engineer in America: Technology and Race
Author/Presenter: Clyde Ford (Author And Software Consultant) Our sincere appreciation to LinuxFest Northwest (Now Celebrating Their Organizational 25th Anniversary Of Community Excellence), and the Presenters/Authors for publishing their superb LinuxFest Northwest 2025 video content. Originating from the conference’s events located…
Your passwords are everywhere: What the massive 16 billion login leak means for you
Security researchers discovered 16 billion stolen passwords from Apple, Google, Facebook and more. Unlike traditional hacks, malicious software infected millions of personal devices, secretly stealing every login. Here’s what this means for your accounts and how to protect yourself immediately.…
The $4.88 Million Question: Why Password-Based Breaches Are Getting More Expensive
The $4.88 million question isn’t really whether organizations can afford to implement passwordless authentication—it’s whether they can afford not to. With breach costs rising 10% annually, credential-based attacks representing the primary threat vector, and operational costs of password management continuing…
PCI DSS 4.0.1: What Changed and How is this the Next Step for Universal MFA
As the transition period for PCI DSS 4.0 draws to a close on March 31, 2025, PCI DSS 4.0.1 stands as the current version of the standard. More importantly, the March 31, 2025 deadline for full compliance with all new…
LinuxFest Northwest: The Geology of Open Source
Author/Presenter: Hazel Weakly (Nivenly Foundation; Director, Haskell Foundation; Infrastructure Witch of Hachyderm) Our sincere appreciation to LinuxFest Northwest (Now Celebrating Their Organizational 25th Anniversary Of Community Excellence), and the Presenters/Authors for publishing their superb LinuxFest Northwest 2025 video content. Originating…
US Pig Butchering Victims ‘Will’ Get Refunds — Feds Seize $225M Cryptocurrency
DoJ, FBI, USSS yoinked USDT: Pretty girls plus investment fraud equals forfeiture recovery (eventually). The post US Pig Butchering Victims ‘Will’ Get Refunds — Feds Seize $225M Cryptocurrency appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security…
Top 7 Ambient Listening AI Tools Revolutionizing Healthcare in 2025
Imagine if every doctor had an invisible assistant, one that quietly listens during every patient interaction, captures every detail with precision, and instantly writes the…Read More The post Top 7 Ambient Listening AI Tools Revolutionizing Healthcare in 2025 appeared first…
Cybersecurity Snapshot: Tenable Report Spotlights Cloud Exposures, as Google Catches Pro-Russia Hackers Impersonating Feds
Check out highlights from Tenable’s “2025 Cloud Security Risk Report,” which delves into the critical risk from insecure cloud configurations. Plus, Google reveals a Russia-sponsored social engineering campaign that targeted prominent academics’ Gmail accounts. And get the latest on AI…
What’s OpenID Connect (OIDC) and Why Should You Care?
Alright, let’s be honest — login systems are everywhere. From your favourite pizza delivery app to your office tools, every app asks you to Sign in with Google or Log in with Microsoft. Ever wondered how that works under the…
Is Your CISO Ready to Flee?
Companies with $1 billion in revenue or less might want to give a heads-up to HR to kickstart the search for a new CISO — because according to a study from IANS Research, your current CISO might be out the…
Is Cold Email Still Effective in 2025? Best Practices for Outreach and Security
Cold email still works in 2025—but only if done right. Learn best practices, deliverability tips, and how to secure your domain for real results. The post Is Cold Email Still Effective in 2025? Best Practices for Outreach and Security appeared…
The Identity Gaps in Agentic AI: 9 Problems We Must Solve to Secure the Future
AI agents have evolved from passive tools into proactive actors—making decisions, executing transactions, and interacting with APIs autonomously. Unlike traditional non-human identities (NHI) that serve narrow, static purposes, agentic identities are dynamic, ephemeral, and often independent in their actions. By…
A New Identity Playbook for AI Agents: Securing the Agentic User Flow
Artificial intelligence has reached an inflection point. AI agents are no longer just service accounts or background processes. They’re decision-makers, workflow executors, and digital delegates—acting autonomously across APIs, clouds, and systems. Unlike traditional non-human identities (NHI), like service accounts or…