119 search results for "application security"
Artificial Intelligence, Regulation, Security, Exploits, Global Security News
Biden’s final push: Using AI to bolster cybersecurity standards
In a decisive move to strengthen national cybersecurity, President Joe Biden is poised to sign an executive order imposing stringent security standards for federal agencies and contractors. Scheduled for publication in the coming days, the directive will emphasize integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into cyber defense strategies while addressing systemic vulnerabilities in software security, reported Reuters.…
Exploits, Global Security News, Security
2025 Cybersecurity and AI Predictions
The cybersecurity and AI landscape continues to evolve at a breathtaking pace, and with it, the associated risks. Snowballing cybercrime costs are compounded by a cybersecurity workforce gap of nearly 4.8 million professionals, as reported by ISC2. Meanwhile, ISACA’s end-2024 State of Cybersecurity Report shows that nearly half of those surveyed claim no involvement in…
Enterprise Buyer’s Guides, Incident Response, Unified Threat Management, Global Security News
SOAR buyer’s guide: 11 security orchestration, automation, and response products — and how to choose
Security orchestration, automation, and response (SOAR) has undergone a major transformation in the past few years. Features in each of the words in its description that were once exclusive to SOAR have bled into other tools. For example, responses can be found now in endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools. Orchestration is now a joint…
Cyberattacks, Data Breach, Global Security News
UN agency’s job application database breached, 42,000 records stolen
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) on Tuesday said that it is “actively investigating reports of a potential information security incident allegedly linked to a threat actor known for targeting international organizations,” and has initially concluded that “approximately 42,000 recruitment application data records from April 2016 to July 2024” were stolen. In its initial statement,…
Asia Pacific, Global Security News, Technology
To Ban TikTok, Supreme Court Would Rank “National Security” Before First Amendment
There are limits to the First Amendment, under established U.S. Supreme Court precedent. There is no constitutional protection for inciting violence, committing perjury, or child pornography, for example. But when the justices convene on Friday to consider legislation that would effectively ban the video-based social media app TikTok in the United States as of January…
Global Security News, Security Bloggers Network
Meet the WAF Squad | Impart Security
Introduction Web applications and APIs are critical parts of your attack surface, but managing WAFs has never been easy. False positives, rule tuning, risks of production outages, and log analysis – all of this work has made WAF historically difficult to operationalize. Well, that time is over. Meet Impart’s WAF Squad – a five-member squad…
API security, Cybersecurity, Global Security News, Secrets Security, Security Bloggers Network
Challenges and Solutions in API Security
Are Organizations Fully Grasping the Importance of API Security? It is surprising how often businesses underestimate the importance of Application Programming Interface (API) security while navigating the digital landscape. This concern arises due to the significant rise in API-centric applications. While APIs offer countless benefits, they also pose substantial cybersecurity challenges. So, how well are…
Global IT News, Global Security News
SentinelOne Recognised as a 2024 Gartner Peer Insights Customers’ Choice for Cloud-Native Application Protection Platforms
COMPANY NEWS: 98% of end users willing to recommend Singularity Cloud Security to protect cloud-native environments from advanced threats
Emerging Tech, Global Security News, Security Bloggers Network
Agents, Robotics, and Auth – Oh My! | Impart Security
Agents, Robotics, and Auth – Oh My! Introduction 2025 will be the year of the futurist. I never thought that I’d be writing a blog post about AI and robotics at this point in my career, but technology has advanced so much in the lat 12 months setting up 2025 to be a landmark year…
Global Security News, Government IT, Military, Security Infrastructure, Security Practices
US military allocated about $30 billion to spend on cybersecurity in 2025
The United States military will receive about $30 billion in cybersecurity funding in fiscal 2025 from $895.2 billion earmarked for US military activities under the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), an annual piece of must-pass legislation signed by President Joe Biden last month. The nearly 1,000-page bill’s budget doesn’t enable clear-cut or quick calculations of…
Global Security News, Security Bloggers Network
How eBPF is changing appsec | Impart Security
What happens when cutting-edge technology meets the reality of securing modern applications? That’s the question our expert panel tackled in this conversation on how eBPF is reshaping application security. Moderated by Katie Norton of IDC, the discussion featured Brian Joe (Impart Security), Francesco Cipollone (Phoenix Security), and Daniel Pacak (cloud-native security consultant), who brought insights…
Advanced Persistent Threats, Government, Hacker Groups, Asia Pacific, Global Security News
US government sanctions Chinese cybersecurity company linked to APT group
The US Department of Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has issued sanctions against a Beijing cybersecurity company for its role in attacks attributed to a Chinese cyberespionage group known as Flax Typhoon. The company, called Integrity Technology Group (Integrity Tech), is accused of providing the computer infrastructure that Flax Typhoon used in its…
Careers, Certifications, IT Skills, Security, Exploits, Global Security News
12 best entry-level cybersecurity certifications
A UC Berkeley professor recently made headlines when he stated that even his computer science graduates with a perfect 4.0 grade point average were failing to land jobs. Such is the labor market in the AI era. With AI coding assistants in wide use, junior developer roles are in jeopardy. The same may soon be…
Top ~100 Open Source Security Tools
Explore the ultimate guide to the top 100 open-source security tools on Geek-Guy.com! Whether you’re a cybersecurity professional or an enthusiast, this comprehensive list offers powerful tools to enhance your digital defenses. Dive into detailed reviews, features, and expert insights to fortify your cybersecurity arsenal with the best open-source software available. Stay ahead of threats…
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The Importance of Zero Trust Security in Today’s Cyber Threat Landscape
In today’s digital age, the importance of security in protecting valuable data and information cannot be overstated. With the rise of advanced threats and the constant evolution of security exploits, it is crucial for organizations to adopt a proactive approach to cybersecurity. One such approach that has gained traction in recent years is zero trust…
Budget, CSO and CISO, IT Leadership, Global Security News
Blown the cybersecurity budget? Here are 7 ways cyber pros can save money
It’s hard to find a CISO or cybersecurity leader who has the money they need to pay for all the work they want to do. A majority of CISOs (57%) said they expect to see an increase in their cybersecurity budgets over the next one to two years, according to Deloitte’s Global Future of Cyber…
Cloud Security, Security Practices, Windows Security, Global Security News
Enhance Microsoft security by ditching your hybrid setup for Entra-only join
Artificial intelligence is top of mind for nearly everything Microsoft is doing these days, but there’s another goal the company would like to see its users strive to attain — one that may not be easily obtained — and that’s to be Entra-joined only. That means no more Active Directory (AD) and no more traditional…
Emerging Tech, Global Security News, Security Bloggers Network
Cybersecurity Snapshot: CISA Hands Down Cloud Security Directive, While Threat from North Korean IT Workers Gets the Spotlight
Check out the new cloud security requirements for federal agencies. Plus, beware of North Korean government operatives posing as remote IT pros. Also, learn how water plants can protect their HMIs against cyberattacks. And get the latest on the U.S. cyber incident response framework; the CIS Benchmarks; and local and state governments’ cyber challenges. Dive…
Application Security, Software Development, Global Security News
Die 10 besten API-Security-Tools
Mithilfe von APIs können verschiedene Software-Komponenten und -Ressourcen miteinander interagieren. Foto: eamesBot – shutterstock.com Anwendungsprogrammierschnittstellen (Application Programming Interfaces, APIs) sind zu einem wichtigen Bestandteil von Netzwerken, Programmen, Anwendungen, Geräten und fast allen anderen Bereichen der Computerlandschaft geworden. Dies gilt insbesondere für das Cloud Computing und das Mobile Computing. Beides könnte in der derzeitigen Form nicht…
Global Security News
Radware expands AI-driven application and network protection for a top 5 bank in Italy
Addresses rising Web DDoS attacks and DORA compliance deadline COMPANY NEWS: Radware, a global leader in application security and delivery solutions for multi-cloud environments, announced it expanded its agreement with one of Italy’s top 5 banks. Based on the agreement, the financial institution will use Radware’s end-to-end suite of network and application security and application…
Global Security News
CISA Mandates Cloud Security for Federal Agencies by 2025 Under Binding Directive 25-01
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued Binding Operational Directive (BOD) 25-01, ordering federal civilian agencies to secure their cloud environments and abide by Secure Cloud Business Applications (SCuBA) secure configuration baselines. “Recent cybersecurity incidents highlight the significant risks posed by misconfigurations and weak security controls,
Global Security News, IT Strategy, Security
Top security solutions being piloted today — and how to do it right
Ask almost any CISO and they will tell you the security landscape just keeps getting more complex. New products arise, technology categories blur, vendors gobble up competitors or venture into adjacent markets, and every once in a while a seismic advance like generative AI comes along to shake up everything. But with threat vectors constantly…
API security, Cybersecurity, Featured, Global Security News, News, Security Awareness, Security Boulevard (Original), Social - Facebook, Social - LinkedIn, Social - X
CrowdStrike Allies With Salt Security to Improve API Security
CrowdStrike and Salt Security have extended their alliance to make it simpler to feed application programming interface (API) security data directly into a security information event management (SIEM) platform. The post CrowdStrike Allies With Salt Security to Improve API Security appeared first on Security Boulevard.
Cloud Security, Global Security News
Data Security Posture Management: Die besten DSPM-Tools
Data Security Posture Management erfordert nicht nur die richtigen Tools, sondern auch eine entsprechende Vorbereitung. Foto: Rawpixel.com | shutterstock.com Cloud Computing ist von Natur aus dynamisch und flüchtig: Daten können schnell und einfach erstellt, gelöscht oder verschoben werden. Das sorgt dafür, dass auch die Cloud-Angriffsfläche sehr dynamisch ist – was Schutzmaßnahmen erschwert. Ein lästiges Problem…
business, channel, Global Security News, Security, services
The Cybersecurity Stories that Defined 2024 in the Channel
More than ever, cybersecurity posture is an incredibly important aspect of the IT channel, with wide-ranging implications. As we continue to generate colossal amounts of data, protecting systems and clients has become a challenging task that requires partnerships, new emerging solutions, and acquisitions to overcome such a challenge. Over the course of 2024, there have…
Global Security News, Security Bloggers Network
Seamless API Threat Detection and Response: Integrating Salt Security and CrowdStrike NG-SIEM
APIs are essential for modern digital business operations, enabling smooth connectivity and data exchange between applications. However, the growing dependence on APIs has unintentionally widened the attack surface, making strong API security a vital concern for organizations. Traditional security measures often prove inadequate in effectively safeguarding this changing landscape. To address this challenge, integrating specialized…
Configuration Management, Security Practices, Security Software, Threat and Vulnerability Management, Exploits, Global Security News
Top 10 cybersecurity misconfigurations: Nail the setup to avoid attacks
While cybersecurity headlines are often dominated by the latest zero-day or notable vulnerability in a vendor’s software/product or open-source software library, the reality is that many significant data breaches have been and will continue to be due to misconfigurations. To underscore the serious of this issue, the US National Security Agency (NSA) and the Cybersecurity…
Emerging Tech, Global Security News, Security Bloggers Network
Data Security Predictions for 2025: Putting Protection and Resilience at Center Stage
Data Security Predictions for 2025: Putting Protection and Resilience at Center Stage madhav Tue, 12/17/2024 – 05:10 Cybersecurity is a remarkably dynamic industry. New trends, technologies, and techniques reshape the landscape at an extraordinary pace, meaning keeping up can be challenging. Protecting data, the driving force of modern businesses, will continue to be the primary…
CSO and CISO, IT Leadership, Emerging Tech, Global Security News
Security leaders top 10 takeaways for 2024
This year has been challenging for CISOs, with a growing burden of responsibility, the push to make cybersecurity a business enabler, the threat of legal liability for security incidents, and an expanding attack landscape. As the year comes to a close, CISOs reflect on some of the takeaways that have shaped the security landscape in…
Cloud Security, Enterprise Buyer’s Guides, Exploits, Global Security News
Cloud Access Security Broker – ein Kaufratgeber
Lesen Sie, worauf es bei der Wahl eines Cloud Access Security Broker ankommt – und welche Anbieter was genau zu bieten haben. Jack the sparow | shutterstock.com Ein Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) sitzt zwischen Enterprise-Endpunkten und Cloud-Ressourcen und fungiert dabei als eine Art Monitoring-Gateway. Eine CASB-Lösung: gewährt Einblicke in Benutzeraktivitäten in der Cloud, setzt…
ADR, CISA Vulnrichment, CVE Enrichment, CVSS scores, Cybersecurity Collaboration, cybersecurity funding, Global Security News, NIST CVE Backlog, Runtime Application Security, Security Bloggers Network, Threat Detection and Response, vulnerabilities, Vulnerability Management, zero-day exploits
Cybersecurity Insights with Contrast CISO David Lindner | 12/13/24
Insight No. 1: Stop patching the CVE dumpster fire with Vulnrichment It’s time to integrate the crucial data — Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) scores and other crucial information — from CISA’s Vulnrichment program directly into the NVD. Centralize, streamline, and then focus on what really matters: runtime analysis of your applications. Insight No. 2: Zero days don’t give…
ADR, CISA Vulnrichment, CVE Enrichment, CVSS scores, Cybersecurity Collaboration, cybersecurity funding, Global Security News, NIST CVE Backlog, Runtime Application Security, Security Bloggers Network, Threat Detection and Response, vulnerabilities, Vulnerability Management, zero-day exploits
Cybersecurity Insights with Contrast CISO David Lindner | 12/13/24
Insight No. 1: Stop patching the CVE dumpster fire with Vulnrichment It’s time to integrate the crucial data — Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) scores and other crucial information — from CISA’s Vulnrichment program directly into the NVD. Centralize, streamline, and then focus on what really matters: runtime analysis of your applications. Insight No. 2: Zero days don’t give…
ADR, CISA Vulnrichment, CVE Enrichment, CVSS scores, Cybersecurity Collaboration, cybersecurity funding, Global Security News, NIST CVE Backlog, Runtime Application Security, Security Bloggers Network, Threat Detection and Response, vulnerabilities, Vulnerability Management, zero-day exploits
Cybersecurity Insights with Contrast CISO David Lindner | 12/13/24
Insight No. 1: Stop patching the CVE dumpster fire with Vulnrichment It’s time to integrate the crucial data — Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) scores and other crucial information — from CISA’s Vulnrichment program directly into the NVD. Centralize, streamline, and then focus on what really matters: runtime analysis of your applications. Insight No. 2: Zero days don’t give…
Exploits, Global Security News, Security Bloggers Network
API Security is Not a Problem You Can Solve at the Edge
In today’s interconnected digital ecosystems, traditional security mechanisms like Web Application Firewalls (WAFs), API gateways, and Content Delivery Networks (CDNs) act as enforcement points. Think of them as bouncers at the entrance of a high-profile nightclub—they decide who gets in and who doesn’t. However, relying solely on these edge solutions to secure APIs is like…
Exploits, Global Security News, Security Bloggers Network
API Security is Not a Problem You Can Solve at the Edge
In today’s interconnected digital ecosystems, traditional security mechanisms like Web Application Firewalls (WAFs), API gateways, and Content Delivery Networks (CDNs) act as enforcement points. Think of them as bouncers at the entrance of a high-profile nightclub—they decide who gets in and who doesn’t. However, relying solely on these edge solutions to secure APIs is like…
Exploits, Global Security News, Security Bloggers Network
API Security is Not a Problem You Can Solve at the Edge
In today’s interconnected digital ecosystems, traditional security mechanisms like Web Application Firewalls (WAFs), API gateways, and Content Delivery Networks (CDNs) act as enforcement points. Think of them as bouncers at the entrance of a high-profile nightclub—they decide who gets in and who doesn’t. However, relying solely on these edge solutions to secure APIs is like…
Application Security, Data and Information Security, IT Training , Security, Global Security News, North America
How to turn around a toxic cybersecurity culture
A toxic cybersecurity culture affects team turnover, productivity, and morale. Worse yet, it places enterprise systems and data at risk. In a toxic cybersecurity culture, everybody believes that cybersecurity is somebody else’s job, says Keri Pearlson, executive director for Cybersecurity at MIT Sloan (CAMS), a research consortium focusing on cybersecurity leadership and governance issues. “They…
AppSec, Explainers, Global Security News, Security Bloggers Network
What Is an Application Vulnerability? 8 Common Types
Every application is susceptible to attacks, but web applications are more vulnerable than others. They interact with more networks and users—and every interaction is a risk. Any flaws or errors can lead to serious problems like unauthorized access, stolen data, and service disruptions. Whether you run a small team or manage a large organization, staying…
Best Practices, Explainers, Global Security News, Security Bloggers Network
10 Container Security Best Practices: A Guide
Containers boost your application’s scalability and efficiency. But without proper security, containerized environments can be vulnerable to data breaches, supply chain attacks, and other risks that derail projects. The post 10 Container Security Best Practices: A Guide appeared first on Security Boulevard.
business, channel, Emerging Tech, Global Security News, News and Trends, services
CyberArk Launches FuzzyAI to Test AI Models for Security Risks
Identity security solution vendor CyberArk has launched its new tool designed to test AI models and determine potential security issues before problems arise. CyberArk said in a press release announcing FuzzyAI that the tool has jailbroken every model it tested, pointing to significant flaws across AI adoption, leaving organizations vulnerable as they utilize emerging technologies.…
Advanced Persistent Threats, Black Hat, Threat and Vulnerability Management, Vulnerabilities, Exploits, Global Security News
Security researchers find deep flaws in CVSS vulnerability scoring system
The industrywide method for assessing the severity of vulnerabilities in software and hardware needs to be revised because it provides potential misleading severity assessment, delegates at Black Hat Europe were told Thursday. The Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) makes use of various metrics to quantify vulnerability severity. A presentation at Black Hat by cybersecurity experts…
Application Security, Cloud Security, Compliance, IT Governance, IT Skills, Risk Management, Security Practices, Global Security News
The 7 most in-demand cybersecurity skills today
Cybersecurity teams find themselves understaffed, overburdened, and rushing to keep up with a rapidly changing threat landscape, as cyberattackers continually devise new ways to attack organizations — and organizations accelerate their embrace of the latest technologies. As a result, security professionals must continually upskill themselves to ensure they keep pace with organizations’ latest skill demands.…
Commentary, Cybersecurity, Exploits, Global Security News, Government, Policy, resilience, Salt Typhoon
Why Americans must be prepared for cybersecurity’s worst
The interconnected world we live in has brought incredible opportunities for growth in America. It’s made life better in ways we don’t think about — from the phone in your pocket to the groceries at your local store, networks touch and affect almost all aspects of our daily lives. But there is an old adage…
Commentary, Cybersecurity, Exploits, Global Security News, Government, Policy, resilience, Salt Typhoon, Volt Typhoon
Why Americans must be prepared for cybersecurity’s worst
The interconnected world we live in has brought incredible opportunities for growth in America. It’s made life better in ways we don’t think about — from the phone in your pocket to the groceries at your local store, networks touch and affect almost all aspects of our daily lives. But there is an old adage…
Global Security News
Ivanti Issues Critical Security Updates for CSA and Connect Secure Vulnerabilities
Ivanti has released security updates to address multiple critical flaws in its Cloud Services Application (CSA) and Connect Secure products that could lead to privilege escalation and code execution. The list of vulnerabilities is as follows – CVE-2024-11639 (CVSS score: 10.0) – An authentication bypass vulnerability in the admin web console of Ivanti CSA before…
Cyber security threats, Cyber security tips, Data Security, Global Security News
Cybersecurity Risks of Rushing into Digital Transformation
Digital transformation is the buzzword of the decade. Businesses are racing to modernize their operations, adopt cloud technologies, and embrace automation. It’s an exciting time, no doubt, but in the rush to stay ahead, have you considered the cybersecurity risks that come with it? While digital transformation offers numerous benefits—efficiency, scalability, and improved customer experiences—rushing…
Exploits, Global Security News
People’s Republic of China (PRC) Ministry of State Security APT40 Tradecraft in Action
Overview Background This advisory, authored by the Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ASD’s ACSC), the United States Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), the United States National Security Agency (NSA), the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the United Kingdom National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC-UK), the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security (CCCS),…
Development Approaches, DevSecOps, Security Practices, Security Software, Software Development, Exploits, Global Security News
Secure by design vs by default – which software development concept is better?
As cybersecurity professionals, we need to know that the software products we acquire are safe and able to support or accommodate the procedures and tools we use to keep attackers at bay while performing their given functions. With attacks perennially on the rise and the software supply chain remaining as vulnerable as ever, there is…
Cyberattacks, Security, Europe, Global Security News
SquareX Researchers Expose OAuth Attack on Chrome Extensions Days Before Major Breach
SquareX, an industry-first Browser Detection and Response (BDR) solution, leads the way in browser security. About a week ago, SquareX reported large-scale attacks targeting Chrome Extension developers aimed at taking over the Chrome Extension from the Chrome Store. On December 25th, 2024, a malicious version of Cyberhaven’s browser extension was published on the Chrome Store that…
2305, 2311, 7750, Artificial Intelligence, Global Security News
4 Wege zu neuer Cyberabwehrstärke
Generative AI kann traditionellen Sicherheitsmaßnahmen neuen “Schwung” verleihen. Henri Studios | shutterstock.com Von Smartphones und Wearables über IoT-Geräte bis hin zu Cloud-Infrastrukturen – die Bandbreite und Komplexität unseres digitalen Ökosystems nimmt weiterhin in beispiellosem Tempo zu. Parallel wächst auch die Zahl der Schwachstellen und Backdoors, was sich in verheerenden Cyberattacken manifestiert. Nur drei Beispiele aus…
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Web Hacking Service ‘Araneida’ Tied to Turkish IT Firm
Cybercriminals are selling hundreds of thousands of credential sets stolen with the help of a cracked version of Acunetix, a powerful commercial web app vulnerability scanner, new research finds. The cracked software is being resold as a cloud-based attack tool by at least two different services, one of which KrebsOnSecurity traced to an information technology…
Generative AI, Vulnerabilities, Global Security News
Die 10 häufigsten LLM-Schwachstellen
Diese Schwachstellen sollten Sie kennen, damit Ihnen Ihr Large Language Model nicht um die Ohren fliegt. VectorMine | shutterstock.com Das Open Worldwide Application Security Project (OWASP) hat seine Top Ten der kritischsten Schwachstellen bei Large Language Models (LLMs) aktualisiert. Mit ihrer Top-Ten-Liste (PDF) wollen die OWASP-Security-Experten Unternehmen(sanwender) über die potenziellen Risiken beim Einsatz von großen…
Global Security News, Security Bloggers Network
Thales and Imperva Win Big in 2024
Thales and Imperva Win Big in 2024 madhav Fri, 12/13/2024 – 09:36 At Thales and Imperva, we are driven by our commitment to make the world safer, and nothing brings us more satisfaction than protecting our customers from daily cybersecurity threats. But that doesn’t mean we don’t appreciate winning the occasional award. In the year…
Black Hat, Vulnerabilities, Windows Security, Exploits, Global Security News
Microsoft Windows ‘Best Fit’ character conversion ‘ripe for exploitation’
Security researchers have outlined a novel attack vector that exploits the “Best Fit” character conversion technology built into Windows. The technology comes into play in string conversions, particularly when characters cannot be directly represented in a target character set. However, application security experts Orange Tsai and Splitline Huang from Taiwanese firm DEVCORE used a presentation…
Global Security News
2023 Top Routinely Exploited Vulnerabilities
Summary The following cybersecurity agencies coauthored this joint Cybersecurity Advisory (hereafter collectively referred to as the authoring agencies): United States: The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and National Security Agency (NSA) Australia: Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) Canada: Canadian Centre for Cyber Security (CCCS) New…
Exploits, Global Security News
CrowdStrike Warns of Phishing Scam Targeting Job Seekers with XMRig Cryptominer
Cybersecurity company CrowdStrike is alerting of a phishing campaign that exploits its own branding to distribute a cryptocurrency miner that’s disguised as an employee CRM application as part of a supposed recruitment process. “The attack begins with a phishing email impersonating CrowdStrike recruitment, directing recipients to a malicious website,” the company said. “Victims are prompted…
Business IT Alignment, Compliance, CSO and CISO, IT Leadership, Regulation, Global Security News
SEC rule confusion continues to put CISOs in a bind a year after a major revision
Confusion around when and how to report cybersecurity breaches continues to plague companies a year after revised US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) cybersecurity breach reporting rules came into effect, experts say. As the agency that regulates and enforces federal US securities laws continues to flex its enforcement muscles against organizations that violate the strict…
Cyberattacks, Malware, Exploits, Global Security News
Legitimate PoC exploited to spread information stealer
A recently copied and abused open source proof of concept (PoC) exploit from a reputable security company, aimed at helping threat researchers, is the latest example of the novel tactics hackers will use to spread malware. PoCs for known vulnerabilities are created to be shared by students, researchers, and IT pros to improve software and…
Exploits, Global Security News, Malware, Vulnerabilities, Zero-day vulnerability
Ivanti zero-day exploited by APT group that previously targeted Connect Secure appliances
Researchers from Google’s Mandiant division believe the critical remote code execution vulnerability patched on Wednesday by software vendor Ivanti has been exploited since mid-December by a Chinese cyberespionage group. This is the same group that has exploited zero-day vulnerabilities in Ivanti Connect Secure appliances back in January 2024 and throughout the year. The latest attacks,…
Exploits, Global Security News, Medical Devices, Supply Chain, Vulnerabilities
DNA sequencer vulnerabilities signal firmware issues across medical device industry
In highlighting vulnerabilities in a widely used DNA gene sequencing device, security researchers have brought further attention to the likely poor state of security in the medical device industry, where hardware and firmware development is often outsourced to external equipment manufacturers under questionable support contracts. The device, Illumina’s iSeq 100 compact DNA sequencer, is used…
business, channel, Global IT News, Global Security News, News and Trends, services, US Channel News
MacPaw Announces Expansion of CleanMyMac Tech for SMBs
Leading macOS and iOS software producer MacPaw has announced the launch of CleanMyMac Business, which will extend its CleanMyMac technology to small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) and managed service providers (MSPs). Simplifying Mac maintenance for partners and businesses The new software will simplify Mac fleet maintenance for organizations, complementing commonly used mobile device management (MDM)…
business, channel, channel business model, Cybersecurity, Global Security News, MSPs, MSSPs, Partners, Security
Managed Patch Management: An Opportunity for MSPs
There are various methods to protect against unauthorized access to your company’s networks, and patch management is a simple way to address security vulnerabilities or bugs in the system. Maintaining network security through updates and patches can improve your customers’ experience with their technology, and ensure your services remain valuable to the businesses that you…
Careers, channel, Global Security News, hiring, Managed Services, MSPs, MSSPs
The IT Job Market in 2024: MSPs and MSSPs in Review
The IT jobs market is in the midst of an evolution that’s moving as quickly as the IT channel itself. There is now a greater emphasis on employers providing a more employee-focused environment and for employees to be trained in emerging technologies flooding the channel, including the various applications of artificial intelligence (AI) technology. To…
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Exabeam Extends Scope and Reach of SIEM Platform
Exabeam today added a bevy of capabilities to its New-Scale Security Operations Platform, including support for open application programming interface (API) and an ability to search data stored in the LogRhythm security information event management (SIEM) platform it acquired last year. The post Exabeam Extends Scope and Reach of SIEM Platform appeared first on Security…
Global Security News, Phishing, Security
Russian hackers turn trusted online stores into phishing pages
In a smart campaign, Russian cybercriminals are turning trusted online stores into phishing pages that capture sensitive details through convincing payment interfaces. According to a research by the cybersecurity firm Slashnext, the Russian miscreants have built a WordPress plugin, PhishWP, which creates fake payment pages that look like trusted services, such as Stripe. “WordPress is…
Exploits, Generative AI, Penetration Testing, Security, Threat and Vulnerability Management, Vulnerabilities, Global Security News
Gen AI is transforming the cyber threat landscape by democratizing vulnerability hunting
Generative AI has had a significant impact on a wide variety of business processes, optimizing and accelerating workflows and in some cases reducing baselines for expertise. Add vulnerability hunting to that list, as large language models (LLMs) are proving to be valuable tools in assisting hackers, both good and bad, in discovering software vulnerabilities and…
Browsers, clickjacking, Cybersecurity, Exploits, Global Security News, phishing, Security Bloggers Network
Two Clicks to Chaos: How Double-clickjacking Hands Over Control of Apps without Users Knowing
In our last blog, we discussed how OAuth-based consent phishing attacks have been used to trick users into giving malicious apps the permission to conduct malicious activities via an employee’s account. This attack has been extremely effective due to the lack of awareness of how attackers can misuse OAuth permissions. Now, let’s say we are…
Global Security News, Security, Vulnerabilities
Open source vulnerability scanner found with a serious vulnerability in its own code
A widely popular open-source tool, Nuclei, used for scanning vulnerabilities and weaknesses in websites, cloud applications, and networks is found to have a high-severity flaw that could potentially allow attackers to execute malicious codes on local systems. The flaw tracked as CVE-2024-43405 is assigned a CVSS score of 7.4 out of 10 and is said…
Active Directory, Vulnerabilities, Windows Security, Exploits, Global Security News
Critical Windows LDAP flaw could lead to crashed servers, RCE attacks
Researchers have published a proof-of-concept exploit for a pair of Windows Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) flaws that could lead to server crashes or remote code execution (RCE) on Windows servers. “Active Directory Domain Controllers (DCs) are considered to be one of the crown jewels in organizational computer networks,” noted researchers at security firm SafeBreach,…
Cybersecurity, Global IT News, Global Security News, identity, Identity & Access, infosec, phishing, SaaS, Security Bloggers Network
Consent Phishing: The New, Smarter Way to Phish
What is consent phishing? Most people are familiar with the two most common types of phishing — credential phishing and phishing payloads, where attackers trick users into revealing credentials and downloading malicious software respectively. However, there is a third type of phishing on the rise: consent phishing. Consent phishing deceives users into granting a third-party SaaS application…
Cloud Security, Global Security News
Microsoft Sentinel: A cloud-native SIEM with integrated GenAI
In a recent survey, 74% of cybersecurity professionals said that the threat landscape is the worst they’ve seen in 5 years.[1] Escalating cyber threats, an expanding attack surface, and staffing shortages are putting tremendous pressure on the security operations center (SOC). It’s never been more important to have the right tools in place, especially when…
Glossary of Sec and IT Terms
A comprehensive glossary explaining common cybersecurity and IT terms in simple language. Generative AI can easily compile and define such terms, making complex topics accessible to a wider audience. Here is a comprehensive glossary of terms used in cybersecurity and IT: General Terms Network Security Malware Password Management Ransomware Security Measures Software Security Threat Intelligence…
Cyberattacks, Hacking, Security, Exploits, Global Security News
Top 12 ways hackers broke into your systems in 2024
In 2024, hackers had a field day finding sneaky ways into systems — from convincing phishing scams that played on human curiosity to brutal software flaws that exposed gaps in tech upkeep. It was a year of clever breaches, showing just how wide the gap is between user habits and security practices. “While every year…
CSO and CISO, Data and Information Security, Security Practices, Storage Security, Global Security News
Data protection challenges abound as volumes surge and threats evolve
In the global digital economy, data is the most important asset organizations must protect from theft and damage. CISOs are fundamentally guardians of that asset, obligated to keep it secure and available to relevant users when and where they need it. “Every company has become a data company in this day and age; even if…
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Adobe ColdFusion Any File Read Vulnerability (CVE-2024-53961)
Overview Recently, NSFOCUS CERT detected that Adobe issued a security announcement and fixed any file read vulnerability in Adobe ColdFusion (CVE-2024-53961). Due to improper restrictions on pathnames in Adobe ColdFusion, unauthenticated attackers can bypass the application’s restrictions to read files or directories outside of the restricted directory. As a result, sensitive information may be disclosed…
Cloud Security, Cloud-Native Security, Cybersecurity, Global Security News, Security Bloggers Network
Relax with Secure Cloud-Native Solutions
What Does Securing Your Cloud-Native Solutions Mean? Cloud-native solutions are becoming more popular by the day. They are seen as the future of application development and deployment in today’s digital age. But with great innovation comes great responsibility – the responsibility of securing these cloud-native solutions. Wondering what ‘securing the cloud’ means in practical terms?…
Global Security News
Leveraging API Gateways for Comprehensive API Protection
GUEST OPINION: Once upon a time, the Internet was a much less connected place. However, with the growth of web applications and then APIs to connect them, users, applications, and websites are tightly woven together in ways that can create security risks.
Exploits, Global Security News, Security, Threat and Vulnerability Management, Vulnerabilities
Top 7 zero-day exploitation trends of 2024
Zero-day vulnerabilities saw big growth once again in 2024. With no patch available, zero-day flaws give attackers a significant jump on cybersecurity defense teams, making them a critical weapon for attacking enterprise systems. But while all zero-days are essential for CISOs and their team to be aware of, and for vendors to remedy in a…
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Navigating the Future of Secure Code Signing and Cryptography
In today’s interconnected world, the integrity of software has never been more critical. With the increasing reliance on open-source components and the complexities introduced by containerized applications, ensuring trust in software has become a cornerstone of modern security practices. I […] The post Navigating the Future of Secure Code Signing and Cryptography appeared first on…
Cloud Security, Government IT, Global Security News
US order is a reminder that cloud platforms aren’t secure out of the box
This week’s binding directive to US government departments to implement secure configurations in cloud applications, starting with Microsoft 365 (M365), is a reminder to all CISOs that cloud platforms, even from major providers, aren’t completely secure out of the box. “Cloud stuff is easy to manage, easy to deploy,” said Ed Dubrovsky, chief operating officer…
business, channel, Global Security News, Managed Services, services
IT Channel Roundup: Key December Mergers & Acquisitions
As we trend towards the end of the year, the IT channel has continued its push of acquisitions to grow its service offerings and provide for more customers. Channel Insider has been keeping track of major moves within the ecosystem and the varying factors that have driven recent M&As in the MSP industry. Let’s take…
AppSec, Best Practices, Global Security News, Legit, Security Bloggers Network
Kubernetes Secrets: How to Create and Use Them
Kubernetes, also known as K8s, is a powerful platform for orchestrating containers in complex, distributed environments. Among its many features, Kubernetes has Secrets, which safeguard sensitive information like API keys, passwords, and tokens in a cluster. By separating confidential data from application code, Kubernetes Secrets reduce the risk of exposure during workflows and deployments. The…
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Top 5 No-Code and Low-Code Tools of 2025
No-code and low-code tools have revolutionized software development by enabling all kinds of users to create powerful applications without requiring extensive coding expertise. These tools empower developers and non-developers alike to automate workflows, build websites, and create mobile apps using intuitive drag-and-drop interfaces, pre-built templates, and seamless integrations. It doesn’t matter whether you’re a small…
Exploits, Global Security News, Security, Security Operations Center
From reactive to proactive: Redefining incident response with unified, cloud-native XDR
In today’s rapidly evolving threat landscape, cybersecurity is a constant game of cat and mouse. The average security operations center (SOC) team receives 4,484 alerts every day and can spend up to 3 hours manually triaging to understand which signals represent a genuine threat and which are just noise. However, this model traps SOCs in…
Global Security News, Security
Don’t overlook these key SSE components
Security service edge (SSE) has emerged as a hot topic in the networking and security markets because it provides cloud-delivered security to protect access to websites and applications. This is key for the work-from-anywhere approach enterprises adopted during the pandemic and maintained as hybrid work became the norm. SSE is also a prevalent subject because…
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CISA pushes guide for high-value targets to secure mobile devices
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency unveiled a detailed set of guidelines Wednesday to safeguard the mobile communications of high-value government targets in the wake of the ongoing Salt Typhoon telecom breach. The guide aims to help both political and federal leadership harden their communications and avoid any data interception by the Chinese-linked espionage group.…
Cloud Security, Cyberattacks, Data and Information Security, Global Security News
Key strategies to enhance cyber resilience
The faulty CrowdStrike software update that triggered IT outages on a global scale in July was a sobering reminder of the importance of incident response and business continuity plans. The update caused more than eight million Windows devices to crash and take down with them airline reservation systems, hospital and government services, financial and banking…
Encryption, Generative AI, Security, Global Security News
This new cipher tech could break you out of your Gen AI woes
Generative AI has cybersecurity teams thrilled and sweating bullets. The technology churns out tricks much like a slot machine on a hot streak — yet significant risks to proprietary data lurk in the background. There’s no telling how exposed that data is — once it’s fed into these models, it’s out there in the wild. …
Asia Pacific, Cloud Security, Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), Global Security News, Microsoft 365, SCuBa
CISA delivers new directive to agencies on securing cloud environments
Federal civilian agencies have a new list of cyber-related requirements to address after the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency on Tuesday issued guidance regarding the implementation of secure practices for cloud services. CISA’s Binding Operational Directive (BOD) 25-01 instructs agencies to identify all of its cloud instances and implement assessment tools, while also making sure…
Global Security News, Security
Next-gen cybercrime: The need for collaboration in 2025
Cybercrime is a relentless and evolving threat to organizations worldwide. However, with the right insights, we can significantly enhance our security, mitigate risks, and stay ahead of these criminals. FortiGuard Labs’ Cyberthreat Predictions for 2025 report is designed to provide exactly these insights. It identifies emerging threat trends for the coming year and offers actionable…
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Attackers Can Find New APIs in 29 Seconds: Wallarm
Cybersecurity vendor Wallarm, using a honeypot, found that hackers can discover new APIs in 29 seconds and that APIs are now more targeted than web applications, highlighting the need to put a security focus on the increasingly popular business tools. The post Attackers Can Find New APIs in 29 Seconds: Wallarm appeared first on Security…
Cloud Security, Emerging Tech, Global Security News
Guarding against AI-powered threats requires a focus on cyber awareness
Threat actors will always find nefarious uses for new technologies, and AI is no exception. Attackers are primarily using AI to enhance the volume and velocity of their attacks. They’re also using the technology to make phishing communications more believable with perfect grammar and context-aware personalization. As cybercriminals harness new technologies to advance their operations,…
Cloud Security, Exploits, Global Security News
Catching the ghost in the machine: Adapting threat detection to cloud speed
The rapid adoption of cloud technology has transformed how businesses operate, offering scalability, agility, and opportunities for innovation. However, this transformation has also introduced a profound challenge: the “ghost in the machine”—elusive and dynamic threats that exploit the complexity and scale of cloud environments to remain hidden, evading traditional detection methods and posing significant risks…
Cyberattacks, Malware, Security, Global Security News
Rhode Island suffers major cyberattack, exposing personal data of thousands
Rhode Island has suffered a severe cyberattack that has potentially exposed the personal data of hundreds of thousands of residents enrolled in state-run social services programs since 2016. Officials confirmed that RIBridges, the government system for programs like Medicaid and SNAP, was infiltrated by an international cybercriminal group. Governor Dan McKee confirmed that sensitive information…
Application Security, Enterprise, Hacker Groups, Ransomware, Exploits, Global Security News
SAP-Systeme geraten zunehmend ins Visier von Cyber-Angreifern
width=”5000″ height=”2813″ sizes=”(max-width: 5000px) 100vw, 5000px”>Angriffe auf SAP-Systeme versprechen Hackern fette Beute. Shutterstock Ein Rückblick auf Bedrohungsdaten aus den zurückliegenden vier Jahren macht deutlich, dass immer mehr Cyberkriminelle SAP-Systeme ins Visier nehmen. Das berichtete Yvan Genuer, leitender Sicherheitsforscher bei Onapsis auf der Black Hat Europe, die vom 9. bis 12. Dezember 2024 in London stattfand.…
Global Security News, Mobile Security
The Hidden Risks of Mobile Calls and Messages: Why End-to-End Encryption is Just the Starting Line
The recent breaches of sovereign telecom networks in the United States, underscores how highly connected but fragmented public networks are increasingly vulnerable to sophisticated attacks. Another rising concern is the blind trust organizations and individuals put into consumer-grade messaging apps such as WhatsApp to share government and commercially-sensitive information. Some of the biggest risks concerning…
Black Hat, Financial Services Industry, Hacking, Payment Systems, Security Software, Software Providers, Exploits, Global Security News
Researchers expose a surge in hacker interest in SAP systems
A review of four years of threat intelligence data, presented Friday at Black Hat by Yvan Genuer, a senior security researcher at Onapsis, reports a spike in hacker interest in breaking into enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems from SAP in 2020 that was sustained until the end of 2023. The vast majority (87%) of the…
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How to Create Microsoft Copilot Use Cases for Clients
Organizations of all sizes are continuously looking to AI and machine learning to automate processes and enhance efficiency. The big players in the AI space are creating all-encompassing AI tools to meet the needs of enterprises and create value for their customers. One of those tools is Microsoft’s Copilot solution, which can be used for…
Exploits, Global Security News, Vulnerabilities, Zero-day vulnerability
Attackers exploit zero-day RCE flaw in Cleo managed file transfer
Security researchers have warned about in-the-wild attacks that exploit a remote code execution vulnerability in managed file transfer (MFT) solutions developed by enterprise software vendor Cleo Communications.The impacted products include the latest versions of Cleo LexiCom, Cleo VLTrader and Cleo Harmony, with experts advising to temporarily disconnect these systems from the internet until a patch…