Tag: Security Boulevard

Exploiting an API with Structured Format Injection

Learn how to use Structured Format Injection (SFI) through Server Side Parameter Pollution (SSPP) to exploit an API. The post Exploiting an API with Structured Format Injection appeared first on Dana Epp’s Blog. The post Exploiting an API with Structured…

What is Security Posture?

Security posture is a term often mentioned in cybersecurity, with businesses often told to improve or maintain a robust security posture. With the onset of 2024, now is a better time than ever to take stock of your company’s security…

Alert: New Chrome Zero-Day Vulnerability Being Exploited

Google, in light of recent events, has launched a critical update for a high-severity Chrome zero-day vulnerability. As per recent reports, Google claims that the vulnerability has been actively exploited. It’s worth noting that the vulnerability pertains to the WebRTC…

Poor Patch Management 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…

Welcome To 2024

Hey folks, This is likely our last shot at preserving liberal democracy in the U.S., or at least avoiding 20–40 years of abject horribleness by wannabe bigoted and sociopathic demigods. The year 2024 is also set to be a significant…

What is RabbitMQ?

Grasping the Basics: What is RabbitMQ? Take a step into the realm of software development, where efficient and smooth interaction between various applications is the linchpin. Here, we bring into the mix RabbitMQ. Going down to brass tacks, RabbitMQ serves…

Insights from CISA HPH Sector Risk and Vulnerability Assessment

In an ever-evolving digital landscape, the healthcare and public health (HPH) sector faces increasing cybersecurity challenges. The United States Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) recently conducted a Risk and Vulnerability Assessment (RVA), delving into the cybersecurity posture of an…

Happy New Year 2024

<img alt=”” height=”776″ src=”https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5355d604e4b03c3e9896e131/4d6aae25-176c-4cd8-9458-23bc0e77adc3/Blowing%2Bhorns%2Bon%2BBleeker%2BStreet%2Bon%2BNew%2BYear%27s%2BDay%2BPhotographer%2BMarjory%2BCollins%2BJanuary%2B1943%2BNew%2BYork.jpg?format=1000w” width=”736″ /><figcaption class=”image-caption-wrapper”> via Photographer Marjory Collins in New York City, NY, USA, January 1943, Blowing Horns on Bleeker Street, New Year’s Day The post Happy New Year 2024 appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article…

The Three Keys to Success in Cybersecurity

In this episode, host Tom Eston shares the three key lessons he’s learned over his 18-year career in cybersecurity: effective communication, continuous learning, and empathy. He talks about the importance of understanding and reaching both technical and non-technical audiences, the…

USENIX Security ’23 – Alexander Bienstock, Sarvar Patel, Joon Young Seo, Kevin Yeo ‘Near-Optimal Oblivious Key-Value Stores For Efficient PSI, PSU And Volume-Hiding Multi-Maps’

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…

Tech Security Year in Review

Tech Security Year in Review 2023As we say goodbye to 2023, let’s look back on a year that has become a battleground in cybersecurity. The numbers tell a compelling story, with 953 incidents and a colossal DarkBeam breach of 3.8…

Vietnam’s Massive CAPTCHA crackers vs. Microsoft DCU

Earlier this month, Microsoft’s Digital Crimes Unit was featured in a WIRED article by Lily Hay Newman – Microsoft’s Digital Crime Unit Goes Deep on How It Disrupts Cybercrime. In part, the article discusses MS-DCU’s case against the hackers that they…

Randall Munroe’s XKCD ‘Hydrothermal Vents’

<img alt=”” height=”459″ src=”https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5355d604e4b03c3e9896e131/8c3f4162-b5b4-4e37-a900-f3f3521f959a/hydrothermal_vents.png?format=1000w” width=”330″ /><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 ‘Hydrothermal Vents’ appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security…

Billion times emptiness

By Max Ammann Behind Ethereum’s powerful blockchain technology lies a lesser-known challenge that blockchain developers face: the intricacies of writing robust Ethereum ABI (Application Binary Interface) parsers. Ethereum’s ABI is critical to the blockchain’s infrastructure, enabling seamless interactions between smart…

USENIX Security ’23 – Xinghui Wu, Shiqing Ma, Chao Shen, Chenhao Lin, Qian Wang, Qi Li, Yuan Rao ‘KENKU: Towards Efficient And Stealthy Black-box Adversarial Attacks Against ASR Systems’

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…

Indian IT Leaders Identify Security Gap in Data Policies

A recent study by Rubrik, a US-based data security firm, has bare concerning reality within the Indian IT sector: an alarming 49% of IT leaders feel that security remains a glaring omission within their organization’s data policies. This discovery sheds…

Daniel Stori’s ‘Distributed Architecture Drama’

<a class=” sqs-block-image-link ” href=”https://turnoff.us/geek/distributed-architecture-drama/”> <img alt=”” height=”844″ src=”https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5355d604e4b03c3e9896e131/9d42ceb2-21f3-47d1-beed-222ba7bdd0b9/image-asset.png?format=1000w” width=”925″ /> </a><figcaption class=”image-caption-wrapper”> via the webcomic talent of the inimitable Daniel Stori at Turnoff.US Permalink The post Daniel Stori’s ‘Distributed Architecture Drama’ appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has…

USENIX Security ’23 – Xiaojun Xu, Qingying Hao, Zhuolin Yang, Bo Li, David Liebovitz, Gang Wang, Carl A. Gunter ‘How to Cover up Anomalous Accesses to Electronic Health Records’

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…

Kaseya’s 2023 Highlights and the Road Ahead

Woohoo! What an exciting year 2023 turned out to be. Right from upgrading to VSA 10 to unlocking the efficienciesRead More The post Kaseya’s 2023 Highlights and the Road Ahead appeared first on Kaseya. The post Kaseya’s 2023 Highlights and…

NSA iPhone Backdoor? Apple Avoids Russian Blame Game

“No Ordinary Vulnerability” — Operation Triangulation research uncovers new details of fantastic attack chain. The post NSA iPhone Backdoor? Apple Avoids Russian Blame Game appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard Read the original…

Best Ransomware Protection Practices for Midsize Organizations

Upscale your security with the best ransomware protection practices for midsized organizations! The post Best Ransomware Protection Practices for Midsize Organizations appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard Read the original article: Best Ransomware…

Introduction to NTA Automatic Diversion

NTA supports configuring automatic diversion for Region/IP Group traffic alerts and Region/IP Group DDoS attack alerts. There are different diversion methods for various scenarios, including ADS Diversion, Flowspec Diversion, BGP Diversion, and Null-Route Diversion For the Region/IP Group traffic alert,…

CMMC v2.0 vs NIST 800-171: Understanding the Differences

The U.S. Defense Industrial Base (DIB) Sector is the worldwide industrial complex that enables research and development, as well as design, production, delivery, and maintenance of military weapons systems, subsystems, and components or parts, to meet U.S. military requirements.  With…

USENIX Security ’23 – Noé Zufferey, Mathias Humbert, Romain Tavenard, Kévin Huguenin ‘Watch Your Watch: Inferring Personality Traits From Wearable Activity Trackers’

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…

Randall Munroe’s XKCD ‘Definitely’

<a class=” sqs-block-image-link ” href=”https://xkcd.com/2871/”> <img alt=”” height=”461″ src=”https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5355d604e4b03c3e9896e131/2a05f663-67a0-4a51-8a67-6a93464281ca/definitely.png?format=1000w” width=”463″ /> </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 ‘Definitely’ appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article…

AI In Windows: Investigating Windows Copilot

By Yarden Shafir AI is becoming ubiquitous, as developers of widely used tools like GitHub and Photoshop are quickly implementing and iterating on AI-enabled features. With Microsoft’s recent integration of Copilot into Windows, AI is even on the old stalwart…

Above 30% Apps at Risk with Vulnerable Log4j Versions

An alarming 38% of applications that use the Apache Log4j library use the versions susceptible to security vulnerabilities. One of them is a critical vulnerability, Log4Shell (CVE-2021-44228), for which patches have been available for over two years. Log4Shell is an…

How to Prevent a Ransomware Attack on Your Business

Ransomware is growing in popularity and severity, so find out what preventative measures can defend your business The post How to Prevent a Ransomware Attack on Your Business appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security…

Kyivstar Cyber Attack: Ukraine Telecom Operator Paralyzed

Ukraine’s largest telecom operator, Kyivstar, was recently shut down after falling prey to a cyberattack. The Kyivstar cyber attack left millions of Ukrainians without access to cellular or internet services. Recent reports have cited the telecom operator’s CEO, Alexander Komarov,…

Comic Agilé – Mikkel Noe-Nygaard, Luxshan Ratnaravi – #272 — Product Ops

<a class=” sqs-block-image-link ” href=”https://www.comicagile.net/comic/product-ops/”> <img alt=”” height=”548″ src=”https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5355d604e4b03c3e9896e131/af1a3173-77c7-4b3f-af0d-a3faea939039/Comic-agile_272.png?format=1000w” width=”620″ /> </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…

We’ve added more content to ZKDocs

By Jim Miller We’ve updated ZKDocs with four new sections and additions to existing content. ZKDocs provides explanations, guidance, and documentation for cryptographic protocols that are otherwise sparingly discussed but are used in practice. As such, we’ve added four new…

UEFI Failing: What to Know About LogoFAIL Attacks

Multiple UEFI vulnerabilities can lead to Linux, Windows, and Mac exploits LogoFAIL persists across operating system reinstallations It also extends the supply chain risks to the hardware itself   Security researchers, known for their inquisitive and unconventional methods, have recently…

SLAM Attack: New Vulnerability Targets Intel, AMD, Arm CPUs

In a groundbreaking revelation, researchers from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam have uncovered a formidable side-channel attack known as SLAM, posing a serious threat to the security of current and future CPUs manufactured by tech giants Intel, AMD, and Arm. This sophisticated…

Ledger Supply Chain Breach: $600,000 Theft Unveiled

Recent events have brought to light the Ledger supply chain breach, a cybercrime incident that led to the theft of $600,000 in virtual assets. For those who don’t know, Ledger is a company that develops hardware and software-based cryptocurrency wallets.…

Medical Emergency Assistance – Thank You

  I have been an active volunteer as part of corporate medical response teams for more than 20 years of my career. It has never been my primary job, but I like having the skills to help when really bad…

Ubuntu Security Updates Fixed Vim Vulnerabilities

Vim, a powerful and widely used text editor, has recently come under scrutiny due to several vulnerabilities that could potentially compromise system security. In this article, we will delve into the intricacies of these vulnerabilities, exploring their impact and the…

Merry Little Christmas

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The Year in Review and 2024 Predictions

In our last episode of the year, we replay our predictions for 2023 reviewing what we got right and what we didn’t. We cover various topics, such as Twitter’s influence, the future of Mastodon, the ban of TikTok in certain…

The Top 24 Security Predictions for 2024 (Part 2)

Where next for cyber in 2024? Here’s part two of your annual roundup of cybersecurity forecasts, top cyber trends and cybersecurity industry prediction reports as we head into calendar year 2024. The post The Top 24 Security Predictions for 2024…

Group Therapy – security and privacy in Facebook groups

Having found myself roped into assisting as co-administrator a couple of Facebook groups with security/privacy issues, I thought I should, perhaps, share what little I know about defending your group against scam and spam posts and comments by tightening up…

USENIX Security ’23 – ‘“It’s The Equivalent of Feeling Like You’re In Jail”: Lessons From Firsthand & Secondhand Accounts Of IoT-Enabled Intimate Partner Abuse’

Full Presenter List: Sophie Stephenson, Majed Almansoori, Pardis Emami-Naeini, Rahul Chatterjee 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…

Kansas City Hospital Ransomware Attack Consequences

A hospital situated near Kansas City, Missouri, has encountered significant challenges in delivering patient care this week following a cyberattack that severely impacted its systems. Liberty Hospital provided an update Read More The post Kansas City Hospital Ransomware Attack Consequences…

Impact of Apache Struts2 Code Execution Vulnerability

Recent attacks have demonstrated a significant growth in Zero Days and Remote Code Execution. Kratikal has observed that threat actors have placed a special focus on Web Apps, IoT, and Open-Source tools. In this blog, we will discuss a recently…

Preparing for the Holiday Ransomware Storm

This article was originally published on Spiceworks.  The holiday season is upon us. As we approach the end of 2023, it should be a time for festive cheer for all. Unfortunately for cybersecurity teams across the globe, their holidays are…

Data Classification Software Features to Look Out For

What is data classification software and how will your company’s cybersecurity strategy benefit from its implementation? The post Data Classification Software Features to Look Out For appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard Read…

How Cybersecurity for Law Firms has Changed

In this blog, Cavelo CEO James Mignacca and cybersecurity strategist Mark Sangster talk through cybersecurity obligations and best practices for law firms. The post How Cybersecurity for Law Firms has Changed appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been…

Building Core Capabilities to Modernize SecOps for Cloud

Additional characteristics of the cloud impact SecOps and can guide how we can expand our core capabilities to support program modernization. The post Building Core Capabilities to Modernize SecOps for Cloud appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been…

Web Injection Campaign Targets 40 Banks, 50,000 Users

Dozens of banks around the word are in the crosshairs of a threat group using JavaScript web injections to steal users’ bank account credentials. The campaign, which the hackers have been preparing for since December 2022 and which emerged in…

Holiday Threats Surge as Christmas-Themed Scams Explode

As the winter holidays approach, malicious spammers have ramped up their efforts with a surge of Christmas-themed scams. The post Holiday Threats Surge as Christmas-Themed Scams Explode appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard…

AWS re:Invent 2023: Passwordless Authentication

At AWS re:Invent, Shira Rubinoff talks with Graeme Speak of BankVault Cybersecurity about passwordless authentication. The post AWS re:Invent 2023: Passwordless Authentication appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard Read the original article: AWS…

Weekly Blog Wrap-Up (December 18- December 21 , 2023)

Welcome to the TuxCare Weekly Blog Wrap-Up – your go-to resource for the latest insights on cybersecurity strategy, Linux security, and how to simplify the way your organization protects its data and customers. At TuxCare, we understand the importance of…

Grip SSCP-Slack Blog

The Grip SaaS Security Control Plane now integrates with Slack to enable the seamless flow of real-time risk alerts directly to designated channels. The post Grip SSCP-Slack Blog appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security…

Unlocking CAPTCHAs: Moving Beyond Deterrence to Detection

Over the last six days alone, Arkose Labs identified and thwarted 189 million attacks for our customers alone. By tracking different classes of biometric inconsistencies, we gain insight into the evolving nature of bot attacks within specific customer traffic and…

Randall Munroe’s XKCD ‘Love Songs’

<a class=” sqs-block-image-link ” href=”https://xkcd.com/2870/”> <img alt=”” height=”341″ src=”https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5355d604e4b03c3e9896e131/ae18ac86-9082-4aeb-8c3d-7416a057d1b3/love_songs.png?format=1000w” width=”373″ /> </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 ‘Love Songs’ appeared first on Security Boulevard. This…

Unraveling the Struts2 security vulnerability: A deep dive

In a recent webinar hosted by Sonatype, Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and co-founder Brian Fox and Field CTO Ilkka Turunen discussed the critical security vulnerability affecting Apache Struts2. The post Unraveling the Struts2 security vulnerability: A deep dive appeared first…

AWS re:Invent 2023: Cybersecurity Visibility

Shira Rubinoff talks with CySight’s Rafi Sabel at AWS re:Invent 2023. The post AWS re:Invent 2023: Cybersecurity Visibility appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard Read the original article: AWS re:Invent 2023: Cybersecurity Visibility

AWS re:Invent 2023: Ransomware Defense

Shira Rubinoff talks with Naj Husain from Elastio at AWS re:Invent. The post AWS re:Invent 2023: Ransomware Defense appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard Read the original article: AWS re:Invent 2023: Ransomware Defense

Vulnerability prioritization in Kubernetes: unpacking the complexity

In the rapidly evolving world of container orchestration, developers have come to rely on Kubernetes to manage containerized The post Vulnerability prioritization in Kubernetes: unpacking the complexity appeared first on ARMO. The post Vulnerability prioritization in Kubernetes: unpacking the complexity…

How to Encrypt Emails in Outlook?

Learn how to encrypt emails in Outlook effortlessly with our comprehensive guide. Secure your email communication in Outlook. The post How to Encrypt Emails in Outlook? appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard Read…

Shield Your Device: Mitigating Bluetooth Vulnerability Risks

In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, a significant Bluetooth security flaw has emerged, posing a threat to devices operating on Android, Linux, macOS, and iOS. Tracked as CVE-2023-45866, this flaw allows threat actors to exploit an authentication bypass, potentially gaining…

Attackers Finding Novel Ways to Abuse GitHub: ReversingLabs

Threat actors are finding new ways to take advantage of GitHub in hopes of tricking developers into putting malicious code into their software and sending to users downstream, according to researchers with ReversingLabs. Code repositories like GitHub and Python Package…