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QR codes are quickly becoming a favorite tool of bad actors looking to launch phishing attacks, with one cybersecurity vendor saying the strategy appeared in 22% of phishing campaigns it detected in the first weeks of October. The numbers collected by Hoxhunt feed into the growing amount of data detailing the rise of such QR-based ...
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Security Boulevard
Google is strengthening its Google Play Protect tool with new real-time scanning features that aim to deal with the growing challenge of malicious apps that use polymorphic malware to evade detection. The new capabilities enable Play Protect to scan in real time apps that have never been scanned before and will let the Android device ...
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Security Boulevard
DataDome's US sales team comes together regularly to review successes and challenges, gathering different perspectives from every level ...
It’s worthwhile to familiarize yourself with open source alternatives to popular commercial cybersecurity offerings ...
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Security Boulevard
Introduction In recent years, ransomware attacks have risen sharply, due to their profitability, ease of access with ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) tools, and an increasing attack surface.  Ransomware is a type of attack in which the attacker locks and encrypts a victim’s data and then demands a payment to unlock and decrypt the data. This kind of ...
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There was a 65% drop in growth in cybersecurity spending during the 2022-23 budget cycle, according to an IANS report ...
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Security Boulevard
Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs) are insidious cyberattacks that pose severe threats to organizations. What makes APTs uniquely dangerous is their stealthy nature; attackers gain unauthorized access to an organization’s network and maintain their presence undetected for extended durations. This prolonged stealth mode allows them to delve deep into the organization’s infrastructure, often remaining embedded for ...
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Hear from the experts on how to leverage MITRE ATT&CK, the importance of customization, and how to go beyond the framework’s limitations. The post Threat Informed Defense: Making ATT&CK Your Own appeared first on SafeBreach ...
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These days, large organizations and startups are worried about the expense of hiring an Azure DevOps engineer. The problem is that these experts alter both the development process and the final product significantly. Automation, heightened security, modular architecture development, cloud migration, and other features make it feasible. This is why most of the businesses desire ...
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Joe Sullivan, Uber’s CEO during their 2016 data breach, is appealing his conviction. Prosecutors charged Sullivan, whom Uber hired as CISO after the 2014 breach, of withholding information about the 2016 incident from the FTC even as its investigators were scrutinizing the company’s data security and privacy practices. The government argued that Sullivan should have ...
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Worried about what might happen if your school district suffers a data breach? You’re not alone. Schools across the United States are bracing for impact, awaiting the day a malicious incident puts their cybersecurity strategy to the test. And, as cyber crime rises worldwide, it’s only a matter of time before it does. In the ...
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Listen now (55 mins) | Season two, episode 16: Zack Butcher discusses building upon NIST’s Zero Trust policies and standards, and ZT’s influence on a service mesh as it relates to microservices ...
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Technology has made life easier not only for households but also for businesses. However, technology has also paved the way for cybercriminals to spread their roots and come up with new ways to attack businesses.  43% of these cyber attacks […] The post Celebrating Cyber Security Awareness Month by Creating Awareness appeared first on WeSecureApp ...
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By Joe Moser, PCI QSA, CISO Global, Inc. If your organization has complied with the PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard) for any length of time, the most recent release (PCI 4.0) is probably not news to you. In fact, despite the new version PCI compliance may feel like business as usual for ...
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Our clients often ask, “What is the difference between vulnerability scanning and penetration testing?” It’s a question that deserves attention, not only because of its frequency but also due to its critical role in shaping an organization’s cybersecurity strategy. Understanding the differences between these two assessments and when to employ each is essential in fortifying ...
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The need for improved utility cybersecurity has never been more  critical   The utility industry, encompassing everything from water treatment facilities to nuclear power stations, represents the backbone of modern civilization. As the arteries of our contemporary world, these critical infrastructures deliver essential services that societies can’t function without. However, with the rise of digitalization ...
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In the realm of security operations, enterprises often face challenges such as a high volume of alerts, an inability to pinpoint real threats, insufficient security knowledge, and a lack of operational staff. While the operational platforms of major security firms exhibit similarities in functionality, some companies diligently analyze customer pain points and requirements, continually enhancing ...
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This Cybersecurity Awareness Month, join GuidePoint Security for A Voyage Beyond the Horizon, a speculative exploration of possible scenarios that […] ...
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Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) to Release Major New Proposed Rule on Thursday October 19 Cequence’s contacts in Washington D.C. indicate that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) will publish their major rule on Dodd-Frank Section 1033 (Open Banking / Open Finance) Thursday, October 19, 2023. The rule is expected to be a key milestone ...
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Many thanks to DEF CON 31 for publishing their terrific DefCon Conference 31 presenters content. Originating from the conference events at Caesars Forum, Flamingo, Harrah’s and Linq in Las Vegas, Nevada; via the organizations YouTube channel. Permalink ...
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I’ve been employed as a security professional for over 20 years. I cannot possibly count the number of times I have uttered the words “least privilege”. It’s like a little ...
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As violence and protests spread in the chaotic war between Israel and Hamas, evidence of the parallel battle going on in cyberspace continue to emerge. It started almost immediately after the initial bloody incursion by Hamas fighters into southern Israel October 7, with cybersecurity experts detecting multiple threat groups launching cyberattacks, including distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) ...
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Security Boulevard
Cyber Bank Heists report sheds light on the evolution of island-hopping cyber threats This year’sCyber Bank Heists report by Contrast Security was eye-opening. The annual report sheds light on the cybersecurity threats facing the financial sector, and the findings reflect the impact that the cybercrime events of the past year have had — and continue ...
The rise and complexity of insider security incidents has seen insider risk emerge as one of the fastest growing areas of cybersecurity today. The recently released 2023 Ponemon Cost of Insider Risks Global Report by DTEX Systems found 77% of organizations have started or are planning to start an insider risk program. Nearly half (46%) ...
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Managed security service providers (MSSPs) and organizations that oversee multiple security teams will often have to manage multiple tenants of Microsoft Sentinel. In this situation, it’s inefficient and overwhelming to switch between instances in order to record and monitor changes to incident tickets. For MSSPs, this model limits growth potential because each analyst is limited ...
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Validating The Digital Supply Chain For more insights on hardware hacking, check out the webinar: Spooky Experiments – Building Your Own Security Research Lab. With the help of the Eclypsium research team (and others mentioned below), I set out to look inside some of the Android TV devices on the market today. In 2023 in ...
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Making the transition to a Zero Trust Security Strategy can be similar to adopting a new ERP solution. Just about every aspect of how you operate your business must be considered and evaluated. How do you close out the accounting … Cheat Codes for accelerating your Zero Trust Journey with SSE and ZTNA Read More ...
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via the respected Software Engineering expertise of Mikkel Noe-Nygaard as well as the lauded Software Engineering and Enterprise Agile Coaching talent of Luxshan Ratnarav at Comic Agilé! Permalink ...
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The post TikTok Fined €345m, Appeals Data Privacy Fine Imposed by DPC appeared first on Sovy ...
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Learn more about identity (IAM) security and discover eight strategies to harden your SaaS identities to mitigate the threat of SaaS cyber breaches. The post 8 Key Strategies For Hardening Your Identity and Access Management Security appeared first on AppOmni ...
Investment money is flowing into a fast-growing digital identity solutions market that is being fueled by the ongoing increase in data breaches launched via identity scams, a government focus on the issue, and the fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic. “The impact of the pandemic on the digital identity market cannot be overstated,” Liminal, a digital ...
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Security Boulevard
Firmware security is a key element of multiple important NIST documents, including SP 800-37 (the Risk Management Framework), SP 800-53 (Security and Privacy Controls), SP 800-147 (BIOS Protection Guidelines), 800-155 (BIOS Integrity Measurement) and 800-193 (Platform Resiliency Guidelines). At a high level, SP 800-37 establishes a lifecycle approach that guides the creation and ongoing administration ...
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IntroHave you ever tried to reverse a simple Win32 API? If not, let’s look at one together today! This article serves as a hand-holding walkthrough and documents in detail how I analyzed a simple Win32 API: LogonUserA. Throughout the article, we’ll go over how to use some of IDA’s most common features and look for ...
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Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to protect your organization’s sensitive data from cyber threats and attain an ISO 27001 certification. This guide provides a comprehensive overview for ensuring a smooth ISO 27001 audit of your information security management systems (ISMS). With this, you can confidently achieve and maintain an ISO 27001 ...
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The majority of cybersecurity pros are experiencing some level of burnout, with more than half reporting they are likely to switch jobs next year ...
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Security Boulevard
Many thanks to DEF CON 31 for publishing their terrific DefCon Conference 31 presenters content. Originating from the conference events at Caesars Forum, Flamingo, Harrah’s and Linq in Las Vegas, Nevada; via the organizations YouTube channel. Permalink ...
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Problems are an inevitable part of life, but how you respond to them determines the quality of your life. TheRead More The post What Is a Help Desk? Understanding Its Function, Benefits, Goals and Best Practices appeared first on Kaseya ...
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Learn how firmware security fits into this widely used framework that tracks and maps adversary actions. Find out which tactics and techniques are leveraging firmware vulnerabilities and known exploits. The post Firmware and Frameworks: MITRE ATT&CK  appeared first on Eclypsium | Supply Chain Security for the Modern Enterprise ...
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New Product Release News October 2023: This month’s HYAS platform enhancements unlock thrilling new potential for you and your security team seeking to gain an edge over adversaries. The latest HYAS innovations open up capabilities to amplify protection, accelerate investigations, and reinforce environments with greater confidence.By leveraging these new features, your organization can accelerate their ...
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The post Employee motivation in cyber security awareness programs appeared first on Click Armor ...
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This blog series was written jointly with Amine Besson, Principal Cyber Engineer, Behemoth CyberDefence and one more anonymous collaborator.In this blog (#4 in the series), we will start to talk about the elephant in the room: how intel becomes detections (and, no, it is not trivial)Detection Engineering is Painful — and It Shouldn’t Be (Part 1)Detection Engineering and ...
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Companies will typically spend anywhere from tens of thousands of dollars to several million in the aftermath of a Magecart attack ...
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Security Boulevard
The rise of containerization and Kubernetes has catalyzed a widespread adoption of microservices architecture for packaging and deploying cloud-native applications. According to a recent report, 85% of surveyed companies said they are modernizing their apps to a microservices architecture. However, there is one challenge that most organizations are struggling with – securing microservices. According to ...
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Data privacy laws are continually changing. Read this blog for a round-up covering Canada’s federal, provincial and industry-related laws ...
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The ubiquity of smart surveillance systems has contributed greatly to public safety. Related: Monetizing data lakes Image capture devices embedded far and wide in public spaces help deter crime as well as aid first responders — but they also stir … (more…) ...
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Overview In an effort to safeguard our customers, we perform proactive vulnerability research with the goal of identifying zero-day vulnerabilities that are likely to impact the security of leading organizations. Our ultimate goal when performing our research is to identify unauthenticated remote code execution vulnerabilities which could be reliably exploited across a wide variety of ...
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  Discover the history, types, and threats of QR codes, including quishing and QRLJacking. Learn why QR phishing is effective and how it exploits user trust, convenience, and bypasses security filters. Understanding QR Codes: A Brief History QR codes, or quick response codes, have become ubiquitous in recent years. These two-dimensional barcodes were invented by ...
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Maverics Identity Orchestration Platform delivered an ROI of 407% by eliminating app rewriting, retiring legacy IAM systems, and reducing IT resource requirements BOULDER, Colo., Oct. 18, 2023 – Strata Identity, the Identity Orchestration company, today announced the findings of a Total Economic Impact™ study of its Strata’s Maverics Identity Orchestration Platform conducted by Forrester Consulting ...
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By combining different digital identity technologies, organizations can withstand the deceptive tactics of cybercriminals ...
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Security Boulevard
Developing a product can be an exhilarating and challenging undertaking. Each product launch is unique, involving stages such as ideation, research, and prototyping. However, there...Read More The post 7 (Plus 1) Stages of Product Development Process: Explained with Real Life Examples appeared first on ISHIR | Software Development India ...