Tag: Security Boulevard

Alarm Management Enhancements

Product Update: Version 4.6 We’re thrilled to introduce the latest enhancements in Hyperview v4.6, reinforcing our commitment to delivering innovative solutions and improved functionalities. NEW FEATURE Alarm Event Categories The alarm grid now shows alarm event categories, giving a clearer…

Digital Crack for Kids: TikTok Sued Again by 14 AGs

For You Plague: TikTok’s in trouble once more—this time, some states complain it’s breaking laws by harvesting children’s data and keeping them addicted. The post Digital Crack for Kids: TikTok Sued Again by 14 AGs appeared first on Security Boulevard.…

Extended Support for Ubuntu: Patch Intel Microcode Vulnerabilities

Intel Microcode, a critical component of Intel CPUs, has been found to contain security vulnerabilities. These vulnerabilities could potentially allow attackers to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information or even crash systems.   Intel Microcode Vulnerabilities Fixed   Following two…

AI-Driven eCommerce Fraud to Top $107 Billion by 2029

There has been a dramatic rise in e-commerce fraud as the increasing use of AI-generated deepfakes poses an unprecedented security challenge for online merchants. The post AI-Driven eCommerce Fraud to Top $107 Billion by 2029 appeared first on Security Boulevard.…

Protecting America’s Water Systems: A Cybersecurity Imperative

America’s water systems are becoming targets for cyberattacks. Cybercriminals and nation-state actors exploit known vulnerabilities, threatening the safety and security of a critical public resource. Recent attacks have highlighted the urgency for water utilities to bolster their capabilities, especially given…

BTS #39 – The Art of Firmware Scraping – Edwin Shuttleworth

In this episode, Edwin Shuttleworth from Finite State discusses firmware security, insights from the GRRCON Security Conference, and the challenges of firmware analysis. The conversation covers various topics, including firmware scraping techniques, the IoT landscape, types of firmware, the importance…

Randall Munroe’s XKCD ‘University Commas’

<a class=” sqs-block-image-link ” href=”https://xkcd.com/2995/” rel=”noopener” target=”_blank”> <img alt=”” height=”273″ src=”https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5355d604e4b03c3e9896e131/250b6bb7-deef-4348-bb98-73a095475a9c/university_commas.png?format=1000w” width=”580″ /> </a><figcaption class=”image-caption-wrapper”> via the comic humor & dry wit of Randall Munroe, creator of XKCD Permalink The post Randall Munroe’s XKCD ‘University Commas’ appeared first on Security…

Cloud Security Assessment: Checklist to Ensure Data Protection

The adoption of cloud computing has become a cornerstone of modern business operations today. However, this shift brings forth significant concerns about data protection and security. Cloud security assessment plays a crucial role in safeguarding sensitive information and ensuring compliance…

Do More With Your SOAR

Running any Security Operations Center (SOC) is complex, and running without the best tools to automate as much as possible makes it even more difficult. File enrichment is one of the best ways to augment your hard-working SOC operators —…

Indian Threat Actors Target South And East Asian Entities

Recent reports have revealed that Indian threat actors are using multiple cloud service providers for malicious purposes. The hacker activities are mainly centered around facilitating credential harvesting, malware delivery, and command-and-control (C2). In this article, we’ll cover who the Indian…

A Modern Playbook for Ransomware

SOC teams need every advantage against ransomware. Learn how a SOAR playbook can streamline incident response, saving time and minimizing the impact of attacks. The post A Modern Playbook for Ransomware appeared first on D3 Security. The post A Modern…

The Past Month in Stolen Data

Infostealers, Data Breaches, and Credential Stuffing Unquestionably, infostealers still take the top spot as the most prominent source for newly compromised credentials (and potentially other PII as well). Access brokers are buying, selling, trading, collecting, packaging, and distributing the raw…

Tips for Cybersecurity Awareness Month

As the threat landscape continues to evolve, businesses must understand the specific cybersecurity risks they face and take proactive measures to protect themselves. One of the most significant challenges in cybersecurity is the increasing diversity of threats and the need…

Akamai Embeds API Security Connector in CDN Platform

Akamai Technologies has made available at no extra cost a connector that makes it simpler for cybersecurity teams to discover application programming interfaces (APIs) that organizations have exposed via its content delivery network (CDN). The post Akamai Embeds API Security…

Critical Skills Gap in AI, Cloud Security

There is a growing disconnect between the increasing sophistication of cybersecurity threats and the preparedness of IT teams to combat them, according to an O’Reilly study of more than 1300 IT professionals. The post Critical Skills Gap in AI, Cloud…

How to Prepare Identity Stack to Adopt the Zero-Trust Model

The zero-trust model demands robust identity security, which needs continuous verification of individuals and systems. The post How to Prepare Identity Stack to Adopt the Zero-Trust Model appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard…

Learning from the NASCIO Annual Conference 2024

The National Association of State CIOs (NASCIO) held its annual conference in New Orleans, La., this past week. Here are some of the highlights, along with some thoughts about what the future holds for state CIOs. The post Learning from…

ARTEMIS: Adaptive Bitrate Ladder Optimization for Live Video Streaming

Authors/Presenters:Farzad Tashtarian, Abdelhak Bentaleb, Hadi Amirpour, Sergey Gorinsky, Junchen Jiang, Hermann Hellwagner, Christian Timmerer Our sincere thanks to USENIX, and the Presenters & Authors for publishing their superb 21st USENIX Symposium on Networked Systems Design and Implementation (NSDI ’24) content,…

Randall Munroe’s XKCD ‘Ingredientsl’

<a class=” sqs-block-image-link ” href=”https://xkcd.com/2993/” rel=”noopener” target=”_blank”> <img alt=”” height=”473″ src=”https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5355d604e4b03c3e9896e131/f7b8805a-54fb-4064-991f-a7ab3addc7df/ingredients.png?format=1000w” width=”417″ /> </a><figcaption class=”image-caption-wrapper”> via the comic humor & dry wit of Randall Munroe, creator of XKCD Permalink The post Randall Munroe’s XKCD ‘Ingredientsl’ appeared first on Security Boulevard.…

Biggest Ever DDoS is Threat to OT Critical Infrastructure

Egyptian River Floods: Operational technology (OT) targeted in “world record” 3.8 Tb/s distributed denial of service (DDoS). The post Biggest Ever DDoS is Threat to OT Critical Infrastructure appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security…

The secret to secure DNS? It’s all in the policies

Following our recent investigations into the dangers of subdomain hijacking, we caught up with Prudence Malinki, Head of Industry Relations at Markmonitor, for some wise words of advice on the role policy can play in ensuring your DNS is secure.…

CentOS vs Ubuntu: Enterprise Linux Comparison

The choice between CentOS vs Ubuntu depends on your specific needs: stability, support, security, and software ecosystem. While Ubuntu receives official support from Canonical, the last supported version of CentOS Linux, CentOS 7, reached end of life on June 30,…

Exposing the Credential Stuffing Ecosystem

Through our infiltration of the credential stuffing ecosystem, we reveal how various individuals collaborate to execute attacks and expose vulnerabilities for profit. The post Exposing the Credential Stuffing Ecosystem appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from…

Daniel Stori’s Turnoff.US: ‘Terminal Password Typing’

<a class=” sqs-block-image-link ” href=”https://turnoff.us/geek/terminal-password-typing/” rel=”noopener” target=”_blank”> <img alt=”” height=”875″ src=”https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5355d604e4b03c3e9896e131/08516a7b-0a01-41c7-bd85-f260ab38759a/Terminal+Mistake+1%2C2.png?format=1000w” width=”606″ /> </a><figcaption class=”image-caption-wrapper”> via the inimitable Daniel Stori at Turnoff.US! Permalink The post Daniel Stori’s Turnoff.US: ‘Terminal Password Typing’ appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been…

How Snoozing on Cybersecurity Fails Modern Businesses

The post How Snoozing on Cybersecurity Fails Modern Businesses appeared first on Votiro. The post How Snoozing on Cybersecurity Fails Modern Businesses appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard Read the original article: How…

Virtual Patching: A Proactive Approach to API Security

In the API-driven world of modern enterprises, security vulnerabilities such as Broken Object Level Authorization (BOLA) represent one of the more insidious threats. These weaknesses are often exploited by attackers through bot-driven automation and can lead to data breaches and…

2024’s Best Open Source Cybersecurity Tools

There’s a prevailing myth that top-notch security solutions must come with a hefty price tag. Yet, this isn’t necessarily the case. Open-source tools are potent allies in the fight against cyber threats. They offer robust functionality without the associated costs…

SSPM: A Better Way to Secure SaaS Applications

As organizations continue to adopt more SaaS applications, the need for comprehensive security solutions will only grow. The post SSPM: A Better Way to Secure SaaS Applications  appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard…

US and Other Countries Outline Principles for Securing OT

US security agencies and international counterparts list six principles critical infrastructure organizations should hold onto to ensure their OT environments are protected against the rising tide of cyberthreats coming their way. The post US and Other Countries Outline Principles for…

Average CISO Compensation Tops $500K

Despite slower hiring trends and tighter budgets, chief information security officer (CISO) compensation continues to rise, with the average U.S.-based CISO earning $565K, and top earners exceeding $1 million. The post Average CISO Compensation Tops $500K appeared first on Security…

Addressing Git Vulnerabilities in Ubuntu 18.04 and 16.04

Canonical has released security updates for Ubuntu 16.04 ESM and Ubuntu 18.04 ESM to address multiple vulnerabilities in Git, a powerful and widely-used distributed version control system. These vulnerabilities may allow malicious attackers to overwrite files outside the repository, inject…

How to Build a SOAR Playbook: Start with the Artifacts

Simplify SOAR playbook development with an artifact-based approach. Learn to integrate tools, categorize commands, map key artifacts, and build effective playbook stages. The post How to Build a SOAR Playbook: Start with the Artifacts appeared first on D3 Security. The…

API Gateways and API Protection: What’s the Difference?

Modern businesses are increasingly reliant on APIs. They are the building blocks facilitating data exchange and communication between disparate systems. Because of their prevalence and importance, they are also under attack by actors exploiting vulnerabilities and misconfigurations.  Unauthorized access, data…

Five Eyes Agencies Put Focus on Active Directory Threats

The U.S. and its Five Eyes alliance partners are warning enterprises techniques threat actors use to target Microsoft’s Active Directory and ways that they can detect and mitigate such attacks. The post Five Eyes Agencies Put Focus on Active Directory…

CISA and FBI Issue Alert on XSS Vulnerabilities

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities continue to be a major concern in today’s software landscape, despite being preventable. CISA and FBI have issued a Secure by Design alert to reduce the prevalence of these vulnerabilities. While XSS attacks have been around…

Storm-0501 Gang Targets US Hybrid Clouds with Ransomware

The financially motivated Storm-0501 threat group is attacking hybrid cloud environments in the United States by compromising on-prem systems first and moving laterally into the cloud, stealing data and credentials and dropping the Embargo ransomware along the way, Microsoft says.…

Randall Munroe’s XKCD ‘Late Cenozoic’

<a class=” sqs-block-image-link ” href=”https://xkcd.com/2990/” rel=”noopener” target=”_blank”> <img alt=”” height=”396″ src=”https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5355d604e4b03c3e9896e131/9f8bca17-fe9e-4ca5-a48e-cc0f8aeb6e97/late_cenozoic.png?format=1000w” width=”303″ /> </a><figcaption class=”image-caption-wrapper”> via the comic humor & dry wit of Randall Munroe, creator of XKCD The post Randall Munroe’s XKCD ‘Late Cenozoic’ appeared first on Security Boulevard.…

Kia’s Huge Security Hole: FIXED (Finally)

Connected cars considered crud: Kia promises bug never exploited. But even 10-year-old cars were vulnerable. The post Kia’s Huge Security Hole: FIXED (Finally) appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard Read the original article:…

Barracuda SPF and DKIM Configuration: Step By Step

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

Escape vs Salt Security

Discover why Escape is a better API security solution. The post Escape vs Salt Security appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard Read the original article: Escape vs Salt Security

Over 300,000! GorillaBot: The New King of DDoS Attacks

Overview In September 2024, NSFOCUS Global Threat Hunting System monitored a new botnet family calling itself Gorilla Botnet entering an unusually active state. Between September 4 and September 27, it issued over 300,000 attack commands, with a shocking attack density.…

USENIX NSDI ’24 – SwiftPaxos: Fast Geo-Replicated State Machines

Authors/Presenters:Fedor Ryabinin, Alexey Gotsman, Pierre Sutra Our sincere thanks to USENIX, and the Presenters & Authors for publishing their superb 21st USENIX Symposium on Networked Systems Design and Implementation (NSDI ’24) content, placing the organizations enduring commitment to Open Access…

Locked In – The Cybersecurity Event of the Year

  This is how to redefine CISO events! I had a spectacular time at the “Locked In — The Cybersecurity Event of the Year!” Organized by Rinki Sethi and Lucas Moody, it was nothing short of epic! Forget long boring sessions and…

When Innovation Outpaces Financial Services Cybersecurity

Financial services face growing risks from shadow IT and SaaS usage. Learn how SaaS identity risk management helps secure data and ensure regulatory compliance. The post When Innovation Outpaces Financial Services Cybersecurity appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has…

Unlocking Deeper Visibility and Control Over SaaS Risks

Discover how to mitigate SaaS risks like shadow SaaS and unmanaged identities with Grip Extend, an advanced suite of features powered by a browser extension. The post Unlocking Deeper Visibility and Control Over SaaS Risks appeared first on Security Boulevard.…

The Kaseya Advantage: 10 Years and $12B in the Making

In today’s rapidly evolving IT and security management landscape, competitive advantage is an MSP’s golden ticket to success. That’s whyRead More The post The Kaseya Advantage: 10 Years and $12B in the Making appeared first on Kaseya. The post The…

Enhancing Cybersecurity Post-Breach: A Comprehensive Guide

Enhance cybersecurity post-breach with 7 strategies using NodeZero™ for continuous testing, threat detection, and improved defenses for lasting protection. The post Enhancing Cybersecurity Post-Breach: A Comprehensive Guide appeared first on Horizon3.ai. The post Enhancing Cybersecurity Post-Breach: A Comprehensive Guide appeared…