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Building a Privacy-Centric Organization with FireMon

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Chinese Espionage Group Has Exploited VMware Flaw Since 2021

A Chinese espionage group spotted last year by Mandiant researchers abusing a flaw that affected VMware virtualization tools has been exploiting another zero-day vulnerability in VMware’s vCenter Server since at least late 2021, according to the Google-owned cybersecurity company. VMware…

CISA Adds 6 Known Exploited Vulnerabilities to Catalog

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued a stark warning for organizations nationwide, adding six critical vulnerabilities to its “Known Exploited Vulnerabilities” (KEV) catalog. Six critical vulnerabilities, including flaws in Apache Superset, Adobe ColdFusion, Apple products, D-Link routers,…

USENIX Security ’23 – Kaiming Cheng, Jeffery F. Tian, Tadayoshi Kohno, Franziska Roesner – Exploring User Reactions and Mental Models Towards Perceptual Manipulation Attacks in Mixed Reality

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…

Cybersecurity Challenges at the World Economic Forum

The 54th Annual Meeting of The World Economic Forum took place in Davos, Switzerland, this past week, and cybersecurity and AI were again top topics. Here are some highlights. The post Cybersecurity Challenges at the World Economic Forum appeared first…

USENIX Security ’23 – Habiba Farrukh, Reham Mohamed, Aniket Nare, Antonio Bianchi, Z. Berkay Celik – LocIn: Inferring Semantic Location from Spatial Maps in Mixed Reality

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…

Behind the Breach: Pass-The-Cookie Beyond IdPs

Pass-The-Cookie (PTC), also known as token compromise, is a common attack technique employed by threat actors in SaaS environments.  In the past, Obsidian’s Threat Research team noted a pattern where most PTC attacks focused on stealing the identity provider (IdP)…

Randall Munroe’s XKCD ‘Net Rotations’

<a class=” sqs-block-image-link ” href=”https://xkcd.com/2882/”> <img alt=”” height=”477″ src=”https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5355d604e4b03c3e9896e131/1524eebd-3739-4e71-ac46-fa5c595fde6b/net_rotations.png?format=1000w” width=”318″ /> </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 ‘Net Rotations’ appeared first on Security Boulevard. This…

Latest OpenPubkey Project Initiative Makes SSH More Secure

The OpenPubkey project shared an OIDC-based mechanism for remotely logging into IT environments that makes authentication using SSH certificates more secure. The post Latest OpenPubkey Project Initiative Makes SSH More Secure appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been…

How to Shine in Your Next Cybersecurity Audit

Organizations facing cybersecurity audits need to be doubly prepared for cyberattacks and cybercrime and an audit team. The post How to Shine in Your Next Cybersecurity Audit appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard…

Orange Spain Outage: BGP Traffic Hijacked by Threat Actor

In a recent cybersecurity incident, Orange Spain faced a significant internet outage on January 3, 2024. A threat actor, going by the name ‘Snow,’ exploited vulnerabilities in the company’s RIPE account. The Orange Spain outage resulted in the misconfiguration of…

USENIX Security ’23 – Xingman Chen, Yinghao Shi, Zheyu Jiang, Yuan Li, Ruoyu Wang, Haixin Duan, Haoyu Wang, Chao Zhang – MTSan: A Feasible and Practical Memory Sanitizer for Fuzzing COTS Binaries

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…

Protect AI Report Surfaces MLflow Security Vulnerabilities

Protect AI identified RCE vulnerabilities in the MLflow life cycle management tool that can be used to compromise AI models. The post Protect AI Report Surfaces MLflow Security Vulnerabilities appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from…

SOC-as-a-Service: The Five Must-Have Features

SOCs are one of the most important functions of an organization’s security defenses, but they are also a heavy drain on resources. The post SOC-as-a-Service: The Five Must-Have Features appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from…

Why is data security important?

Most K-12 technology directors can’t stop talking about cybersecurity. But have you ever wondered why? The truth is there are many reasons why safeguarding personal data is essential. From reputational damage to student safety, the list is practically endless. Luckily,…

Confessions on MFA and Security Best Practices

The last couple weeks have brought a few discussions on the topic of multifactor authentication or MFA (sometimes also referred to as 2FA or two factor authentication).  These discussions have been driven by the SEC’s X (formerly known as Twitter)…

JinxLoader Malware: Next-Stage Payload Threats Revealed

In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, a recent discovery by Palo Alto Networks Unit 42 and Symantec sheds light on a new Go-based malware loader named JinxLoader malware. This sophisticated tool is employed by threat actors to facilitate malicious payload…

HealthEC Data Breach Impacts 4.5 Million Patients

In the evolving landscape of healthcare cybersecurity, the recent data breach at HealthEC LLC has sent shockwaves through the industry, affecting nearly 4.5 million individuals who received care through the company’s diverse clientele. This incident, which unfolded between July 14…

Navigating the Debian 10 EOL: A Guide to the Future

Debian 10’s End of Life (EOL) highlights the critical need for upgrading to maintain security and compatibility. Upgrading from Debian 10 involves balancing hardware compatibility, software dependencies, and system configurations with minimal operational disruption. In cases where immediate upgrading isn’t…

The Perils of Platformization

#TLDR CISOs continually have to choose between best of breed security vs Platformization and further consolidation of vendors. The emergence of ERP tools presented a similar choice and most ERP projects have ended up as expensive failures. Open Integration is…

Calling Home, Get Your Callbacks Through RBI

Authored By: Lance B. Cain and Alexander DeMine Overview Remote Browser Isolation (RBI) is a security technology which has been gaining popularity for large businesses securing their enterprise networks in recent years. This blog post describes methods that SpecterOps consultants…

Comic Agilé – Mikkel Noe-Nygaard, Luxshan Ratnaravi – #275 — Comic Agilé Consulting

<a class=” sqs-block-image-link ” href=”https://www.comicagile.net/comic/comic-agile-consulting/”> <img alt=”” height=”563″ src=”https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5355d604e4b03c3e9896e131/c1644968-2612-4873-aa8e-61cdba60ddf4/Comic-agile_275+Medium.jpeg?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! Permalink The…

Apple Smashes Ban Hammer on Beeper iMessage Users

Empire strikes back: It was only a matter of time. But is this what Eric wanted all along? The post Apple Smashes Ban Hammer on Beeper iMessage Users appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security…

Badge Makes Device-Independent Authentication Platform Available

Badge Inc.’s namesake platform that enables end users to securely be authenticated on-demand using any device is now generally available. The post Badge Makes Device-Independent Authentication Platform Available appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security…

Kaspersky Details Method for Detecting Spyware in iOS

Researchers with cybersecurity firm Kaspersky are detailing a lightweight method for detecting the presence of spyware, including The NSO Group’s notorious Pegasus software, in Apple iOS devices. The new method, which calls for looking for traces of spyware in a…

What is the Difference Between Cyberstalking and Cyberbullying?

Understanding distinctions between cyberbullying & cyberstalking requires looking beyond surface similarities at key differences in behaviors, motivations, impacts & societal responses to these rising forms of online harassment. The post What is the Difference Between Cyberstalking and Cyberbullying? appeared first…

Salt Security Adds Governance Engine to API Security Platform

Salt Security added a posture governance engine to its API security platform that defines and enforces implementation standards. The post Salt Security Adds Governance Engine to API Security Platform appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from…

Lessons learned upgrading to React 18 in SonarQube

We share the biggest three issues we faced and the lessons we learned as we upgraded SonarQube to React 18. The post Lessons learned upgrading to React 18 in SonarQube appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed…

Top Insider Risk Management Predictions for 2024

The global demand for enhanced insider risk management capabilities will continue to skyrocket across industries throughout 2024. As security leaders grapple with the rise of generative AI, calls for greater collaboration between public and private sectors, and ever-evolving employee motivators,…

Randall Munroe’s XKCD ‘Sheet Bend’

<a class=” sqs-block-image-link ” href=”https://xkcd.com/2880/”> <img alt=”” height=”244″ src=”https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5355d604e4b03c3e9896e131/919eabbf-4cc5-4dea-ab13-5c05022daa81/sheet_bend.png?format=1000w” width=”317″ /> </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 ‘Sheet Bend’ appeared first on Security Boulevard. This…

OpenAI: We’ll Stop GPT Misuse for Election Misinfo

Guardrails Prevent Trouble? Sam says avoid AI abuse—protect the democratic process. The post OpenAI: We’ll Stop GPT Misuse for Election Misinfo appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard Read the original article: OpenAI: We’ll…

Russian Hackers Orchestrate Ukrainian Telecom Giant Attack

In a recent revelation by Ukraine’s top cyber official, Illia Vitiuk, it has been unveiled that the cyberattack on Kyivstar, Ukraine’s largest telecom operator, had its roots embedded months before the notorious December hack. The Ukrainian Telecom Giant attack, attributed…

Cyber Attack on Telecommunications Company

Isn’t it fascinating that the most expensive consequence of a cyber attack is information loss, which accounts for 43 percent of the overall costs incurred? The telecom sector, which includes the telephones, internet, cables, and aircraft, are the backbone of…

How to secure APIs built with Express.js

Learn how to secure your Express.js APIs effectively with our expert hands-on tutorial. Enhance security for your projects in just a few steps! The post How to secure APIs built with Express.js appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has…

What is Identity Threat Detection and Response?

Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR) remains crucial for preventing unauthorized access and mitigating security breaches The security of digital identities has never been more paramount, and Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR) is a 2024 cybersecurity approach focusing on…

DDoS Attackers Put Environmental Services Firms in Their Crosshairs

Environmental services websites are becoming significant targets for threat groups launching distributed denial-of-services attacks, with researchers at Cloudflare noting a staggering 61,839% year-over-year increase in the fourth quarter last year. The spike in the HTTP DDoS attacks aimed at the…

Embedding Security Into Cloud Operations: 5 Key Considerations

Cloud operations involves more than technology; it’s about a culture that values agility, flexibility and continuous improvement. The post Embedding Security Into Cloud Operations: 5 Key Considerations appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard…

Stupid Human Tricks: Top 10 Cybercrime Cases of 2023

Mark Rasch examines 2023 cybercrime cases that appear to be the most impactful—not the most extensive or expensive—just the most “interesting.” The post Stupid Human Tricks: Top 10 Cybercrime Cases of 2023 appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has…

How to Create Roles in PostgreSQL

PostgreSQL is a powerful and feature-rich open-source relational database management system. One of its key features is the role-based access control (RBAC) system, which allows you to define and manage user access and permissions within your database. RBAC provides a…

2024: Reflecting on a Dynamic, Tumultuous Cyber Year

As we step into 2024, it’s crucial to reflect on the cyber landscape of the past year, marked by significant breaches that underscore the persistent challenges in securing our digital lives. Here are some notable incidents that grabbed headlines: The…

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 2024

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The Top 10 Ransomware Groups of 2023

The top 10 ransomware groups of 2023 discusses their methods, impact on the global economy and insights into groups like LockBit, BlackCat, and Clop. The post The Top 10 Ransomware Groups of 2023 appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article…

Tensorflow Supply Chain Compromise via Self-Hosted Runner Attack

Introduction With the recent rise and adoption of artificial intelligence technologies, open-source frameworks such as TensorFlow are prime targets for attackers seeking to conduct software supply chain attacks. Over the last several years, Praetorian engineers have become adept at performing…

3 Things to Ensure your start-up’s success

Execution is a fundamental component of success for any organization. Companies that struggle to execute effectively often face challenges and miss out on opportunities, and I would argue that execution.. The post 3 Things to Ensure your start-up’s success appeared…

Who’s Behind GoatRAT?

In this brief analysis I’ll take a look at who’s behind GoatRAT in terms of social media activity C&C servers and actual personally identifiable information. Personally identifiable information: hxxp://bit[.]ly/nubankmodulo hxxp://goatrat[.]com/apks/apk20[.]apk Sample MD5s: 6583a9b6b83738e0bf2a261fc04483e18772da3241e467fdef37a8e27b1869a7 9a8e85cf1bbd32c71f0efa42ffedf1a0 hxxp://api[.]goatrat[.]com:3008 Social Media: hxxp://t[.]me/sickoDevz hxxp://t[.]me/goatmalware Web site: …

Randall Munroe’s XKCD ‘Like This One’

<a class=” sqs-block-image-link ” href=”https://xkcd.com/2879/”> <img alt=”” height=”464″ src=”https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5355d604e4b03c3e9896e131/9cac31b1-913b-4d86-84f0-1f7c89d68a7f/like_this_one.png?format=1000w” width=”273″ /> </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 ‘Like This One’ appeared first on Security Boulevard.…

Ivanti VPN Zero-Day Combo Chained ‘by China’

Under active exploitation since last year—but still no patch available. The post Ivanti VPN Zero-Day Combo Chained ‘by China’ appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard Read the original article: Ivanti VPN Zero-Day Combo Chained ‘by…

The State of Open Source Cloud-Native Security

As 2024 kicks off, here’s where cloud-native supply chain security stands and what to expect in the immediate future. The post The State of Open Source Cloud-Native Security appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security…

Three Tips To Use AI Securely at Work

How can developers use AI securely in their tooling and processes, software, and in general? Is AI a friend or foe? Read on to find out. The post Three Tips To Use AI Securely at Work appeared first on Security…

Why is my SSL expiring every 3 months?

Digital certificates, used with the protocol ‘TLS’ (Transport Layer Security, previously known as ‘SSL’ or Secure Socket Layers) establish secure connections between your web server and the browsers visitors use to view your site. They ensure the user’s browser regards…

Application Security Testing (AST) Explained

The typical global enterprise has over 12,000 web-based applications, including APIs, SaaS applications, servers, and databases. While these applications play a vital role in driving efficiency, productivity, innovation, and overall business success, they also represent an incredible security risk. In…

NoaBot Pwns Hundreds of SSH Servers as Crypto Miners

‘hi’ — Mirai-based botnet exploits weak authentication to mine fake money. The post NoaBot Pwns Hundreds of SSH Servers as Crypto Miners appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard Read the original article: NoaBot…