Bad Apple: Chinese firm banned by the U.S. is the shady entity behind a clutch of free VPN apps—with over a million downloads. The post App Stores OK’ed VPNs Run by China PLA appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article…
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Cequence Marks Another Milestone with AWS Security Competency Achievement
As businesses embrace the cloud, their attack surface expands accordingly. Cloud workloads are built on APIs, and Cequence’s expertise in API security and bot management means the company and its products are uniquely positioned to protect those APIs and the…
Google Makes Sending Encrypted Emails Easier for Gmail Users
Google is making it easier for Gmail users to send end-to-end encrypted (E2EE) emails to anyone by adopting a process that does away with complex options like S/MIME and instead uses encrypted keys that are controlled by the sender. The…
Defense in Depth is Broken – It’s Time to Rethink Cybersecurity
Breaking down why traditional defense-in-depth strategies fail and what security teams must do to truly outsmart attackers. The post Defense in Depth is Broken – It’s Time to Rethink Cybersecurity appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed…
The Evolution of Smishing: 3 Ways to Detect and Prevent Attacks
Smishing has evolved dramatically in recent years, with increased attack frequency and a much higher quality of the fraudulent landing pages. The post The Evolution of Smishing: 3 Ways to Detect and Prevent Attacks appeared first on Security Boulevard. This…
Evolution and Growth: The History of Penetration Testing
The history of penetration testing begins with military strategies used to test enemy defenses. Over time, this evolved into a formal practice for identifying vulnerabilities in computer systems. This article traces the brief history of of penetration testing, from its…
How to Prevent Kerberoasting Attacks?
Kerberoasting attack targets the Active Directory environment to enable attackers to extract and crack service account credentials. Threat actors can gain elevated privileges by exploiting weak password policies and misconfiguration, which further results in lateral movement and deeper network compromise.…
How to defend against a password spraying attack?
Password spraying attacks are becoming a serious threat, especially targeting Active Directory environments. These attacks enable attackers to exploit weak passwords and gain unauthorised access by applying login attempts across multiple accounts, making them difficult to detect. They also bypass…
Keeping Your Cloud Deployments Safe and Sound
Are You Effectively Securing Your Cloud Deployments? Organizations rely heavily on cloud technology for their daily operations. However, the rising tide of cyber threats poses enormous challenges for businesses to keep their cloud deployments safe. According to a DefenseScoop report,…
Proactively Managing NHIs to Prevent Breaches
Why is Proactive NHI Management Essential to Prevent Breaches? One might often ponder, how can organizations significantly strengthen their cybersecurity postures? The answer lies in the proactive management of Non Human Identities (NHIs) to prevent breaches. This strategic approach in…
Secure Secrets Setup: Sleep Soundly at Night
Why is Securing Secrets and NHIs Necessary for Your Peace of Mind? Managing cybersecurity is a critical part of modern business operations, considering growing threat. But did you know that one of the most overlooked aspects of cybersecurity is the…
Empower Your Team with Efficient Secrets Rotation
Are Your Secrets Safe? Think Again! Data breaches and cybercrimes are major concerns. It’s an unfortunate reality that security breaches have become increasingly common. You might think your organization’s secrets are well-guarded, but are you confident they won’t fall into…
How to Check Email Deliverability?
Struggling with emails landing in spam? Learn how to check email deliverability effectively, troubleshoot common issues, and improve inbox placement. The post How to Check Email Deliverability? appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard…
DMARC Adoption among APAC’s Higher Education Sector
On the heels of our DMARC adoption research in Europe’s higher education sector, we’re taking a look to see how schools in the Asia Pacific region are faring with their email security. The post DMARC Adoption among APAC’s Higher Education…
CVEs lose relevance: Get proactive — and think beyond vulnerabilities
Application security (AppSec) would not have existed for the past 25 years without the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs), the numbering system used for identifying discovered vulnerabilities in software. After the creation and adoption of the system in 1999, major…
The Future of Security Operations: Why Next-Gen SIEM is a Necessity
Transitioning to a modern SIEM model can achieve significant cost savings while enhancing security visibility and operational efficiency. The post The Future of Security Operations: Why Next-Gen SIEM is a Necessity appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been…
Top Data Breaches of March 2025
Cyber threats continue to challenge organizations in 2025, and March saw its share of major breaches. From cloud providers to universities, sensitive data was exposed, raising concerns about security gaps… The post Top Data Breaches of March 2025 appeared first…
Exploited: Critical Unauthenticated Access Vulnerability in CrushFTP (CVE-2025-2825)
In the ever-evolving landscape of web application vulnerabilities, a new critical flaw has emerged. CVE-2025-2825 is a high-severity vulnerability that allows attackers to bypass authentication on CrushFTP servers. This popular enterprise file transfer solution is often used in corporate environments…
HYPR and IDEMIA Partner to Extend Smart ID Badge Security
Unlock Seamless Security: Combining Physical and Digital Access with HYPR and IDEMIA Your organization spans a physical and a virtual environment, but how well aligned are your strategies for securing both? With the rise of hybrid work models, the challenge…
Is Your Secrets Management Foolproof?
Are You Maximizing Your Secrets Management Strategy? Where technological advancements are rapidly reshaping business, cybersecurity is emerging as a crucial cornerstone of a successful organization. Are you leveraging robust secrets management to safeguard your organization, or are you leaving gaps…