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Agent-Based vs Agentless File Integrity Monitoring: Which is Best?

Compliance and information security risk mitigation are a 24/7/365 business. The 2024 Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report indicates a substantial 180% increase in the exploitation of vulnerabilities since 2023. Organizations that develop a comprehensive approach to information security can not…

ReversingLabs Search Extension for Splunk Enterprise

ReversingLabs has released a new application for Splunk users to enhance their data using ReversingLabs APIs. This application is titled “ReversingLabs Search Extension for Splunk Enterprise,” and it  replaces the earlier “ReversingLabs External Lookup for Splunk.” The latest release significantly…

What are OAuth Tokens, and why are they important to Secure?

What are OAuth Tokens?  OAuth (Open Authorization) Tokens are Non-Human Identities that work as a secure authentication mechanism. They delegate access to third parties or external apps without exposing your environment’s sensitive credentials.  Organizations that rely on third-party applications and…

What are Service Accounts, and why are they Important to Secure?

What are Service Accounts? Service Accounts are Non-Human Identity accounts used by machines or apps to communicate with one another within a system, unlike user or human accounts. Service Accounts, using machine credentials, provide privileged identities and permissions for applications,…

Verizon 2024 DBIR: Key Takeaways

Get key data points and takeaways from the 2024 Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report. The post Verizon 2024 DBIR: Key Takeaways appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard Read the original article: Verizon 2024…

Novel LLMjacking Attacks Target Cloud-Based AI Models

Just like enterprises, cybercriminals are embracing generative AI to shape their attacks, from creating more convincing phishing emails and spreading disinformation to model poisoning, prompt injections, and deepfakes. Now comes LLMjacking. Threat researchers with cybersecurity firm Sysdig recently detected bad…

Wiz

Wiz.io provides cloud security services that help companies identify and fix vulnerabilities in their cloud environments. The post Wiz appeared first on VERITI. The post Wiz appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard Read…

PRISMA CLOUD

Prisma by Palo Alto focuses on securing enterprise cloud environments through visibility, threat detection, and compliance monitoring. The post PRISMA CLOUD appeared first on VERITI. The post PRISMA CLOUD appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from…

Veriti Extends Exposure Assessment & Remediation to the Cloud

As enterprises continue to shift towards cloud-based infrastructures, the complexity of managing and securing these environments grows. Recognizing this, Veriti is proud to announce the extension of our Exposure Assessment & Remediation solutions into the cloud. This leap forward is…

HPE Aruba Vulnerabilities: Prevent Systems From RCE Attacks

Recently, HPE Aruba Networking, formerly known as Aruba Networks, has encountered significant security challenges. Vulnerabilities in their ArubaOS, the proprietary network operating system, have been identified, posing serious risks, including remote code execution (RCE). In this article, we delve into…

Hardware Level Vulnerabilities, Revisited

In August of last year, I examined several CPU bugs that posed serious security threats. The mitigations for these vulnerabilities generally involved either incorporating additional instructions or opting for alternative CPU instructions – strategies that lead to diminished system performance…

CISA and FBI Issue Alert on Path Traversal Vulnerabilities

The joint alert from CISA and FBI highlights the continued exploitation of path traversal vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure attacks, impacting sectors like healthcare. The recent CVE-2024-1708 vulnerability in ConnectWise ScreenConnect is a prime example. This flaw was exploited alongside another…

How to Get PCI Compliance Certification? Steps to Obtain it

Do you recall the incidents involving Equifax, Target, and British Airways? Experiencing a data breach can significantly harm your business and reputation. According to research by the National Cyber Security Alliance, 60% of small businesses shut down within six months…

Dell Data Breach Could Affect 49 Million Customers

Dell is sending out emails to what could be as many as 49 million people about a data breach that exposed their names, physical addresses, and product order information. According to the brief message, bad actors breached a Dell portal…

Dell Hell: 49 Million Customers’ Information Leaked

DUDE! You’re Getting Phished. Dell customer data from the past six (or more?) years was stolen. It looks like someone sold scads of personal information to the highest bidder. The post Dell Hell: 49 Million Customers’ Information Leaked appeared first…

NASA Must Improve Spacecraft Cybersecurity, GAO Report Finds

A GAO review of NASA projects found that, while some cybersecurity challenges have been addressed, many security policies and standards remain optional. The post NASA Must Improve Spacecraft Cybersecurity, GAO Report Finds appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has…

The Road to CTEM, Part 1: The Role of Validation

Future-proof your investment by determining what business and security initiatives a new tool may be able to support or streamline.  The post The Road to CTEM, Part 1: The Role of Validation appeared first on SafeBreach. The post The Road…

Massive Online Shopping Scam Racks Up 850,000 Victims

A group of bad actors likely from China is running a global as-a-service cybercrime operation overseeing a massive network of fake shopping websites that has conned more than 850,000 people in the United States and Europe over the past three…

One in Four Tech CISOs Unhappy with Compensation

Stagnating security budgets and mounting job pressures are weighing on CISOs, a quarter of whom expressed discontent with their salary and overall compensation. Show me the money: The average total compensation for tech CISOs stands at $710,000. The post One…

Crypto Mixer Money Laundering: Samourai Founders Arrested

The recent crackdown on the crypto mixer money laundering, Samourai, has unveiled a sophisticated operation allegedly involved in facilitating illegal transactions and laundering criminal proceeds. The cryptocurrency community was shocked by the sudden Samourai Wallet shutdown. The U.S Department of…

Big Vulnerabilities in Next-Gen BIG-IP

Our ongoing research has identified remotely exploitable vulnerabilities in F5’s Next Central Manager that can give attackers full administrative control of the device, and subsequently allow attackers to create accounts on any F5 assets managed by the Next Central Manager.…

Implementing Zero Trust: Beyond Internal Network Models

With 2024 being the year that people and organizations are realizing that they will never be able to prevent every breach, and they need to ensure the implementation and deployment of appropriate proactive cyber resiliency solutions, zero-trust is rapidly becoming…

TikTok Ban — ByteDance Sues US to Kill Bill

PAFACA SueTok: U.S. Courts “likely” to rule whether new law is constitutional—or even practical. The post TikTok Ban — ByteDance Sues US to Kill Bill appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard Read the…

Certificate Lifecycle Management Best Practices

Certificate Lifecycle Management (CLM) is a comprehensive strategy for handling digital certificates throughout their entire lifespan. The post Certificate Lifecycle Management Best Practices appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard Read the original article:…

Global Cybercrime Report 2024: Which Countries Face the Highest Risk?

Understanding a country’s cybersecurity readiness is vital in today’s environment. Using data analytics and machine learning, we can assess each nation’s cybersecurity strengths, weaknesses, and areas needing improvement. Exploring the cybersecurity rankings of different countries can help us make informed…

Kaseya Connect Global 2024 Day 3 Recap

Navigating Cybersecurity at Kaseya Connect Global 2024 The final day of Kaseya Connect Global 2024 offered a deep dive intoRead More The post Kaseya Connect Global 2024 Day 3 Recap appeared first on Kaseya. The post Kaseya Connect Global 2024…

2024 OWASP Mobile Top Ten Risks

What is OWASP MASVS? In case you didn’t notice, the OWASP Mobile Top 10 List was just updated, for the first time since 2016! This is important for developers since this list represents the list of the most crucial mobile…

Danile Stori’s ‘Vulnerable Code’

<a class=” sqs-block-image-link ” href=”https://turnoff.us/geek/vulnerable-code/” rel=”noopener” target=”_blank”> <img alt=”” height=”615″ src=”https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5355d604e4b03c3e9896e131/9ef1f072-054d-4950-860a-d067117f0a99/vulnerable-code.jpeg?format=1000w” width=”640″ /> </a><figcaption class=”image-caption-wrapper”> via the inimitable Daniel Stori at Turnoff.US! Permalink The post Danile Stori’s ‘Vulnerable Code’ appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from…

Google Makes Implementing 2FA Simpler

Google is making it easier for users to implement two-factor authentication (2FA) for their personal or business Workspace accounts, part of the company’s larger push to adopt stronger verification methods, whether it’s multi-factor authentication (MFA) or passwordless tools like biometrics…

Top Endpoint Security Tips Organizations Should Know In 2024

In today’s evolving threat landscape, endpoint security remains crucial. Endpoints, which can be any device that connects to your network – laptops, desktops, tablets, and even mobile phones – are a common target for cyber attacks.  A successful endpoint breach…

Pew Research Data Privacy Statistics 2024

Pew Research Center sheds light on Americans’ growing unease with how their personal information is handled. This post explores highlights the challenges and concerns surrounding data breaches and compromised credentials. The post Pew Research Data Privacy Statistics 2024 appeared first…

AT&T Spins Out Its Cybersecurity Business to Create LevelBlue

Wireless communications giant AT&T spun out its managed cybersecurity business to create a standalone company called LevelBlue that will enter the highly competitive market with more than 1,300 employees and seven operations centers around the world. The announcement on the…

Germany Warns Russia: Hacking Will Have Consequences

War of the words: Fancy Bear actions are “intolerable and unacceptable,” complains German foreign minister Annalena Baerbock. The post Germany Warns Russia: Hacking Will Have Consequences appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard Read…

Randall Munroe’s XKCD ‘Software Testing Day’

<a class=” sqs-block-image-link ” href=”https://xkcd.com/2928/” rel=”noopener” target=”_blank”> <img alt=”” height=”408″ src=”https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5355d604e4b03c3e9896e131/d9bcb8fd-de14-4b6d-9dcf-eed6d1587a72/software_testing_day.png?format=1000w” width=”255″ /> </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 ‘Software Testing Day’ appeared first on…

Understanding GitGuardian’s Self-Hosted Solution

If you need to keep your data on your network but still want the power and convenience of GitGuardian, we’ve got you covered. The post Understanding GitGuardian’s Self-Hosted Solution appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from…

Using MITM to bypass FIDO2 phishing-resistant protection

FIDO2 is a modern authentication group term for passwordless authentication. The Fast Identity Online (FIDO) Alliance developed it to replace the use of legacy known passwords and provide a secure method to authenticate using a physical or embedded key.   FIDO2 is…

Airsoft Data Breach Exposes Data of 75,000 Players

Failure to configure authentication allowed malicious actors to exploit Airsoftc3.com’s database, exposing the sensitive data of a vast number of the gaming site’s users. The post Airsoft Data Breach Exposes Data of 75,000 Players appeared first on Security Boulevard. This…

CEO Discusses MDR Service With a Risk-Based Approach

Every organization has its own combination of cyber risks, including endpoints, internet-connected devices, apps, employees, third-party vendors, and more. Year after year, the risks continue to grow more complex and new threats emerge as threat actors become more sophisticated and…

The impact of automating open source dependency management

Recently, I chatted with developers from a customer in a heavily regulated industry. They were manually updating their open source dependencies and wanted to find a better solution to save time. Keeping their dependencies up-to-date was very time-consuming but something…

GitLab ‘Perfect 10’ Bug Gets a CISA Warning: PATCH NOW

Password reset FAILURE: The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency warns GitLab users of a 100-day-old, maximum severity vulnerability. The post GitLab ‘Perfect 10’ Bug Gets a CISA Warning: PATCH NOW appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been…