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Rethinking Executive Security in the Age of Human Risk

Nisos Rethinking Executive Security in the Age of Human Risk Employment fraud is no longer just an HR issue – it’s an enterprise-wide risk that threatens financial stability, regulatory compliance, and corporate reputation… The post Rethinking Executive Security in the Age of Human Risk appeared first on Nisos by Nisos The post Rethinking Executive Security…

Rethinking Executive Security in the Age of Human Risk

Nisos Rethinking Executive Security in the Age of Human Risk Employment fraud is no longer just an HR issue – it’s an enterprise-wide risk that threatens financial stability, regulatory compliance, and corporate reputation… The post Rethinking Executive Security in the Age of Human Risk appeared first on Nisos by Nisos The post Rethinking Executive Security…

Rethinking Executive Security in the Age of Human Risk

Nisos Rethinking Executive Security in the Age of Human Risk Employment fraud is no longer just an HR issue – it’s an enterprise-wide risk that threatens financial stability, regulatory compliance, and corporate reputation… The post Rethinking Executive Security in the Age of Human Risk appeared first on Nisos by Nisos The post Rethinking Executive Security…

Rethinking Executive Security in the Age of Human Risk

Nisos Rethinking Executive Security in the Age of Human Risk Employment fraud is no longer just an HR issue – it’s an enterprise-wide risk that threatens financial stability, regulatory compliance, and corporate reputation… The post Rethinking Executive Security in the Age of Human Risk appeared first on Nisos by Nisos The post Rethinking Executive Security…

Rethinking Executive Security in the Age of Human Risk

Nisos Rethinking Executive Security in the Age of Human Risk Employment fraud is no longer just an HR issue – it’s an enterprise-wide risk that threatens financial stability, regulatory compliance, and corporate reputation… The post Rethinking Executive Security in the Age of Human Risk appeared first on Nisos by Nisos The post Rethinking Executive Security…

Rethinking Executive Security in the Age of Human Risk

Nisos Rethinking Executive Security in the Age of Human Risk Employment fraud is no longer just an HR issue – it’s an enterprise-wide risk that threatens financial stability, regulatory compliance, and corporate reputation… The post Rethinking Executive Security in the Age of Human Risk appeared first on Nisos by Nisos The post Rethinking Executive Security…

Rethinking Executive Security in the Age of Human Risk

Nisos Rethinking Executive Security in the Age of Human Risk Employment fraud is no longer just an HR issue – it’s an enterprise-wide risk that threatens financial stability, regulatory compliance, and corporate reputation… The post Rethinking Executive Security in the Age of Human Risk appeared first on Nisos by Nisos The post Rethinking Executive Security…

Rethinking Executive Security in the Age of Human Risk

Nisos Rethinking Executive Security in the Age of Human Risk Employment fraud is no longer just an HR issue – it’s an enterprise-wide risk that threatens financial stability, regulatory compliance, and corporate reputation… The post Rethinking Executive Security in the Age of Human Risk appeared first on Nisos by Nisos The post Rethinking Executive Security…

Rethinking Executive Security in the Age of Human Risk

Nisos Rethinking Executive Security in the Age of Human Risk Employment fraud is no longer just an HR issue – it’s an enterprise-wide risk that threatens financial stability, regulatory compliance, and corporate reputation… The post Rethinking Executive Security in the Age of Human Risk appeared first on Nisos by Nisos The post Rethinking Executive Security…

Rethinking Executive Security in the Age of Human Risk

Nisos Rethinking Executive Security in the Age of Human Risk Employment fraud is no longer just an HR issue – it’s an enterprise-wide risk that threatens financial stability, regulatory compliance, and corporate reputation… The post Rethinking Executive Security in the Age of Human Risk appeared first on Nisos by Nisos The post Rethinking Executive Security…

Rethinking Executive Security in the Age of Human Risk

Nisos Rethinking Executive Security in the Age of Human Risk Employment fraud is no longer just an HR issue – it’s an enterprise-wide risk that threatens financial stability, regulatory compliance, and corporate reputation… The post Rethinking Executive Security in the Age of Human Risk appeared first on Nisos by Nisos The post Rethinking Executive Security…

The Ultimate ISO 27001 Checklist: Step-by-Step Guide to Simplify Your Compliance Journey

Navigating the path to ISO 27001 certification resembles assembling IKEA flat-pack furniture. Each piece is essential, but the sparse instructions can leave you scratching your head. Sure, both ISO and IKEA have Scandinavian roots, but when it comes to security standards, you’ll probably need more than minimalist-style advice. This guide offers a comprehensive, step-by-step breakdown…

NSFOCUS APT Monthly Briefing – March 2025

Regional APT Threat Situation Overview In March 2025, the global threat hunting system of NSFOCUS Fuying Laboratory discovered a total of 19 APT attack activities. These activities were mainly distributed in South Asia, East Asia, Eastern Europe, and South America, as shown in the following figure. In terms of group activity, the most active APT…

RSAC 2025 Innovation Sandbox | Aurascape: Reconstructing the Intelligent Defense Line of AI Interactive Visibility and Native Security

Company Overview Aurascape is a cybersecurity startup founded in 2023 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, USA. The company was co-founded by senior security experts and engineers from world-class technology companies such as Palo Alto Networks, Google, and Amazon. The team has deep expertise in the fields of network security, artificial intelligence, and network infrastructure,…

Client-Side Security Breach Alert: Blue Shield of California Exposes 4.7 Million Members’ Health Data Through Web Analytics Configuration

by Source Defense A recent incident at Blue Shield of California highlights the critical importance of client-side security controls when implementing third-party scripts on healthcare websites. The nonprofit health plan has disclosed a significant data breach affecting 4.7 million members, stemming from a misconfiguration of Google Analytics on their web properties between April 2021 and…

Unifying Identity Signals: Turning Breach Data into Actionable Identity Intelligence

The Fragmentation Problem in CTI and OSINT Investigations Cyber threat intelligence (CTI) and open-source intelligence (OSINT) workflows are often flooded with fragmented identity data – leaked credentials, infostealer logs, dark web posts, and forum aliases. While this data holds enormous potential, making sense of it is no easy task. To draw meaningful insights, analysts must…

AppOmni and Splunk SaaS: A Unified Front for Enhanced Security Insights

AppOmni and Splunk SaaS work together to elevate SaaS security with enriched insights, streamlined investigations, and advanced AI-driven detection. The post AppOmni and Splunk SaaS: A Unified Front for Enhanced Security Insights appeared first on AppOmni. The post AppOmni and Splunk SaaS: A Unified Front for Enhanced Security Insights appeared first on Security Boulevard.

CSP FY: A Magecart Attack That Dodges Policy—and Makes a Joke While Doing It

by Source Defense When attackers are clever enough to name their cookie “csp_f_y,” you know they’re not just exfiltrating data—they’re mocking your defenses. In a recent attack spotted by the Source Defense Cyber Research team, a compromised first-party script on a payment page stored sensitive data in a cookie named csp_f_y. The exfiltration didn’t happen…

Trump vs. Biden Cyber Strategy — According to AI 

We asked an AI agent to analyze the latest shift in U.S. cybersecurity policy, comparing past strategies under Biden to the new 2025 Trump Executive Order. The result? A surprisingly structured analysis that maps out the core philosophical and operational differences, from federal-led resilience to localized risk ownership.  But this raises a more provocative question:…

NSFOCUS WAF New UI Showcase: Brand New Policy and Template Management Workflow

Three-Tier Protection Rules • Basic Protection: Pre-configured, general and popular security rules for out-of-box deployment.• Optional/Advanced Protection: Advanced rules, customized for specific Web/API applications for optimum protection. Basic Protection HTTP Protocol Verification Server Plug-in Crawler Web General Illegal Upload Information Disclosure Semantic Engine Scan Protection Optional Protection HTTP Access Control Sensitive Information Filter Smart Engine…

GRC for Building Customer Trust: A Strategic Imperative for Long-Term Success

In business, trust is a make-or-break factor. It’s what holds customer relationships together. And it’s the quiet force that determines whether someone clicks “buy” or walks away from your website.  So how do you gain it?  You need to earn it. Trust isn’t something you can fake or sprinkle onto your company’s brand just by…

PCI DSS Tokenization vs Encryption: Key Differences to Protect Payment Data

If your organization handles sensitive financial information, you must implement security measures that fulfill the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) requirements. The most commonly used methods for securing cardholder data are tokenization and encryption. These techniques aim to protect sensitive payment information, but they work in fundamentally different ways. This blog will…

PCI DSS Tokenization vs Encryption: Key Differences to Protect Payment Data

If your organization handles sensitive financial information, you must implement security measures that fulfill the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) requirements. The most commonly used methods for securing cardholder data are tokenization and encryption. These techniques aim to protect sensitive payment information, but they work in fundamentally different ways. This blog will…

Tax Season Threat Surge 

Veriti Research has identified a significant rise in tax-related malware samples across multiple platforms. The research team discovered malware samples targeting Android, Linux, and Windows, all connected to the same adversary operating from a single IP address.  We believe the attacker is running multiple parallel campaigns and using “Malware-as-a-Service” tools to target various platforms simultaneously,…

Inside Daisy Cloud: 30K Stolen Credentials Exposed 

Veriti research recently analyzed stolen data that was published in a telegram group named “Daisy Cloud” (potentially associated with the RedLine Stealer), exposing the inner workings of a cybercrime marketplace. This group offers thousands of stolen credentials in an ongoing basis across a wide range of services, from crypto exchanges to government portals, at disturbingly…

Genetic Breach Fallout: 23andMe’s Collapse Raises Security Alarms 

In 2023, a massive data breach at 23andMe shook the foundation of the consumer genomics industry. Fast forward to today, the company has filed for bankruptcy. From Veriti’s perspective, this incident highlights the devastating consequences of failing to secure deeply sensitive personal data, especially when that data reaches beyond individuals and into family legacies.  Veriti…

Juniper Routers, Network Devices Targeted with Custom Backdoors

Backdoored Juniper networking devices are at the center of two major cybersecurity stories that highlight the ongoing vulnerability and active targeting of network infrastructure by cyber adversaries. J-Magic and TINYSHELL The first story broke in January 2025, when researchers at Black Lotus Labs, a research arm of the ISP Lumen Technologies, revealed information about an…

The Essential Role of Supply Chain Security in ASPM

Threat actors are continuously evolving their tactics to exploit vulnerabilities and gain unauthorized access. That increasingly involves attacks targeting the software supply chain. The post The Essential Role of Supply Chain Security in ASPM appeared first on Cycode. The post The Essential Role of Supply Chain Security in ASPM appeared first on Security Boulevard.

Generative AI: threat or opportunity? It depends on your adaptive speed!

Now that AI reasoning capabilities are blasting and becoming accessible, folks tend to argue that generative AI will bring us a new era of exploitation. More zero days, more vulnerabilities, more sophisticated, and in higher frequency. The emergence of more new exploitation techniques will significantly increase the number of new vulnerabilities. We have seen in…

Next.js Middleware Permission Bypass Vulnerability (CVE-2025-29927)

Overview Recently, NSFOCUS CERT detected that Next.js issued a security announcement and fixed the middleware permission bypass vulnerability (CVE-2025-29927). Because Next.js lacks effective verification of the source of the x-middleware-subrequest header, when configuring to use middleware for authentication and authorization, an unauthenticated attacker can bypass system permission controls by manipulating the x-middleware-subrequest header to access…

Why So Many Employee Phishing Training Initiatives Fall Short

During the work-from-home boom of 2020, GitLab, a company that largely employs tech-savvy individuals, decided to test its security by sending fake phishing messages to its WFH workers. About one out of every five tested employees fell for it, and […] The post Why So Many Employee Phishing Training Initiatives Fall Short appeared first on…

Windows File Explorer Spoofing Vulnerability (CVE-2025-24071)

Overview Recently, NSFOCUS CERT detected that Microsoft released a security announcement and fixed the spoofing vulnerability of Windows File Explorer (CVE-2025-24071), with a CVSS score of 7.5. Due to the implicit trust and automatic file parsing behavior of .library-ms files by Windows Explorer, unauthenticated attackers can save files by constructing RAR/ZIP with an embedded malicious…

Rethinking Risk: ICS & OT Security with Purdue 2.0 and GRC

The rise of the extended Internet of Things (XIoT) across industrial (IIoT), healthcare (IoMT), commercial (OT, BMS/EMS/ACS/iBAS/FMS), and other sectors […] The post Rethinking Risk: ICS & OT Security with Purdue 2.0 and GRC appeared first on Security Boulevard.

Beyond Patching: Why a Risk-Based Approach to Vulnerability Management Is Essential 

The cybersecurity industry has long treated patching as the gold standard for vulnerability management. It is the cornerstone of compliance frameworks, a key metric for security performance, and often the first response to a newly discovered vulnerability. But patching alone is no longer enough.  In the 2025 Gartner® report, We’re Not Patching Our Way Out…

Secrets Detection Beyond the Repository: Securing The End-to-End Software Development Factory

Imagine this: A developer, pressed for time, drops an AWS access key into a Slack channel, asking a teammate for help debugging a production issue. The post Secrets Detection Beyond the Repository: Securing The End-to-End Software Development Factory appeared first on Cycode. The post Secrets Detection Beyond the Repository: Securing The End-to-End Software Development Factory…

How to Build a Robust Cloud Security Strategy: Key Solutions and Tips

As businesses continue to shift their operations to the cloud, ensuring robust cloud security has never been more critical. While the cloud offers flexibility, scalability, and cost-effectiveness, it also introduces a host of new security challenges. Cloud security strategies must be adaptable, comprehensive, and proactive, especially in a constantly evolving cyber threat environment. In this…

Veriti Research Uncovers Malware Exploiting Cloud Services 

Veriti Research has identified a growing trend – attackers leveraging cloud infrastructure to facilitate malware distribution and command-and-control (C2) operations. This evolving tactic not only makes detection more challenging but also exposes organizations to significant security risks.  Malware Hosted on Cloud Services  One of the most alarming findings from our research is that over 40%…

DPRK IT Fraud Network Uses GitHub to Target Global Companies

Nisos DPRK IT Fraud Network Uses GitHub to Target Global Companies Nisos is tracking a network of likely North Korean (DPRK)-affiliated IT workers posing as Vietnamese, Japanese, and Singaporean nationals with the goal of obtaining employment in remote engineering… The post DPRK IT Fraud Network Uses GitHub to Target Global Companies appeared first on Nisos…

New York SHIELD Act: Everything You Need to Know for Compliance

New York’s Privacy Laws: A Legacy and a Challenge New York is a leader in finance, culture, and technology. Less than a decade ago, it was also a forerunner in privacy and cybersecurity regulation. As the home of Wall Street and a hub for global commerce, the state was among the first to recognize the…

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Zero Trust Network Access: Ending Implicit Trust in Cybersecurity

Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) revolutionizes cybersecurity by eliminating implicit trust, reducing breaches, and enhancing compliance. The post Zero Trust Network Access: Ending Implicit Trust in Cybersecurity first appeared on Security Boulevard. The post Zero Trust Network Access: Ending Implicit Trust in Cybersecurity appeared first on Security Boulevard.

11 Application Security Testing Types

As organizations accelerate their release cycles and rely on complex software ecosystems, security vulnerabilities become harder to track—and easier for attackers to exploit. From open-source dependencies to misconfigurations in production, security gaps can lead to data breaches, compliance failures, and costly downtime. The post 11 Application Security Testing Types appeared first on Cycode. The post…

The Essential Guide to Horizon Scanning in Compliance and Regulatory Frameworks

In today’s fast-paced and interconnected world, compliance and regulatory frameworks are evolving faster than ever. The risk of falling behind on these changes can be severe. Enter horizon scanning—a concept that’s rapidly gaining traction in compliance and regulatory risk management.  Horizon scanning is not a new concept. In fact, horizon scanning has been used for…

Why Internal Audit Services Are Key to Risk Management in Today’s Business Landscape

Nowadays, organizations face a multitude of risks ranging from financial fraud and cyber threats to regulatory non-compliance and operational inefficiencies. Managing these risks effectively is critical to ensuring business continuity, regulatory adherence, and financial stability. Internal audit services enable organizations to plan and decrease risks through independent assessments of operational standards and governance systems. Internal…

Hidden Dangers of Security Threats in the Tide of DeepSeek

Recently, DeepSeek attracted global attention and triggered worldwide discussion with its advanced AI models. Meanwhile, it has become the target of hackers and suffered frequent attacks. However, with the continuous improvement of AI large model capabilities, frequent security incidents and increasing risks expose users to greater threats. This post will use the NSFOCUS Large Model…

Cybersecurity as a Business Imperative: Embracing a Risk Management Approach

Cybersecurity is much more than just a technical challenge. It’s now a critical business imperative that requires a strategic risk management approach. By integrating cybersecurity into broader risk management frameworks, you can proactively address threats, improve resilience, and align your security efforts with your core business objectives. Shifting your organization’s collective mindset around this concept…

Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS Authentication Bypass Vulnerability (CVE-2025-0108)

Overview Recently, NSFOCUS CERT detected that Palo Alto Networks issued a security announcement and fixed the identity bypass vulnerability in PAN-OS (CVE-2025-0108). Due to the problem of path processing by Nginx/Apache in PAN-OS, unauthenticated attackers can bypass authentication to access the management web interface of PAN-OS device and call some PHP scripts, thus obtaining sensitive…

Microsoft Security Update Notification in February of High-Risk Vulnerabilities in Multiple Products

Overview On February 12, NSFOCUS CERT detected that Microsoft released a security update patch for February, which fixed 63 security issues involving widely used products such as Windows, Microsoft Office, Azure, Apps, and Microsoft Visual Studio, including high-risk vulnerabilities such as privilege escalation and remote code execution. Among the vulnerabilities fixed in Microsoft’s monthly update…

A New Chapter in Cybersecurity Excellence: Nuspire Becomes PDI Security & Network Solutions

In the rapidly evolving landscape of cybersecurity, transformation isn’t just about adaptation—it’s about strengthening capabilities to better serve and protect organizations worldwide. That’s why we’re excited to announce a transformative milestone: Nuspire’s integration into PDI Security & Network Solutions, set to take effect in early 2025.  The Journey to Integration  Since joining the PDI Technologies…

From Reactive to Predictive: Building Cyber Resilience for 2025

When you’re resilient to something, you don’t just endure; you adapt, recover, and emerge stronger. This idea is what should motivate companies to focus more on cyber resilience. It’s not enough to simply weather the storm of a cyberattack; true resilience means predicting the storm’s arrival, minimizing its impact, and ensuring business operations bounce back…

Cyber security training for executives: Why and how to build it

Building effective cyber security training for executives is no longer just an option—it’s a business necessity. In today’s rapid information sharing world, executive cyber awareness is The post Cyber security training for executives: Why and how to build it appeared first on Security Boulevard.

Hackers Hijack JFK File Release: Malware & Phishing Surge

Veriti Research has uncovered a potentially growing cyber threat campaign surrounding the release of the declassified JFK, RFK, and MLK files. Attackers are capitalizing on public interest in these historical documents to launch potential malware campaigns, phishing schemes, and exploit attempts. Our research indicates that cybercriminals are quick to react to major public events, and…

Core Features in NSFOCUS RSAS R04F04 1-2

In the new NSFOCUS RSAS version R04F04, we optimized several core features and functions. In this post, we will focus on the optimization of the product interface function process during the vulnerability scanning process. Efficient Asset Management Vulnerabilities are asset-based, so it is necessary to sort out the existing assets of users and manage them…

The Network Security Business System of Low-altitude Economy

Previous post on security risks of low-altitude Economy: https://nsfocusglobal.com/security-risks-of-low-altitude-economy How to construct a comprehensive network security business system in the field of low-altitude economy? The purpose of network data security is to prevent leakage, resist attack and protect system and privacy. The operation of the low-altitude connection system contains massive information and data, so it…

The Transformative Role of AI in Cybersecurity

2025 marks a pivotal moment in the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity. Rapid advancements in AI are not only redefining industries; they are reshaping the cybersecurity landscape in profound ways. Through this evolution, I have noted three primary […] The post The Transformative Role of AI in Cybersecurity appeared first on TechSpective. The…

Major AI Security Breach: DeepSeek’s Database Exposed Sensitive Data

DeepSeek is a Chinese artificial intelligence startup that has recently garnered significant attention for its AI chatbot, which rivals leading models like OpenAI’s ChatGPT. DeepSeek has encountered several issues recently. The U.S. Navy has banned its members from using the DeepSeek app due to concerns over potential security and ethical issues, fearing that sensitive user…

Cybersecurity Responsibilities Across the C-Suite: A Breakdown for Every Executive

Cybersecurity is no longer just an IT issue—it’s a business imperative that affects every department within an organization. Organizations must direct the responsibility for security beyond the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to all leaders throughout the C-Suite because cyber threats evolve and regulations grow strict. Each executive within the company contributes to enhancing security…

Flare Academy is Here!

We’re excited to share that we now offer Flare Academy, an educational hub with free interactive online training for cybersecurity professionals.  What is Flare Academy? Flare Academy offers online training modules led by subject matter experts on the latest cybersecurity threats to cybersecurity practitioners interested in progressing their education.  These sessions cover various pressing cybersecurity…

SOC vs MSSP: Which is Right for Your Business?

One of the most pivotal decisions an organization faces is whether to build an in-house Security Operations Center (SOC) or outsource security operations to a Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP). While the choice may seem straightforward at first glance, the long-term implications—on finances, operations, and risk management—are anything but simple. Like all things in life,…

Japanese Companies Threatened by DPRK IT Workers

Nisos Japanese Companies Threatened by DPRK IT Workers The Japanese government warned domestic companies in March 2024 about contracting North Korean (DPRK) IT workers posing as Japanese nationals to earn cash, as it is suspected… The post Japanese Companies Threatened by DPRK IT Workers appeared first on Nisos by Nisos The post Japanese Companies Threatened…

Trump’s Digital Footprint: Unveiling Malicious Campaigns Amid Political Milestones

As the political landscape heats up, so does the activity in the cyber threat domain. High-profile events such as inaugurations often become a prime opportunity for cybercriminals to launch malicious campaigns. With Trump’s upcoming inauguration on January 20th, our research sheds light on the digital threats tied to such politically charged events, focusing on previous…