Geek-Guy.com

Category: Security Bloggers Network

Auto Added by WPeMatico

Impact of Unpatched Vulnerabilities in 2025

Vulnerability-based attacks are growing. Undoubtedly, these attacks are hackers’ favorite ways to gain initial access. Such attacks rose by 124% in the third quarter of 2024 compared to 2023. Furthermore, the quick shot of hackers taking advantage of the security flaw (CVE-2024-5806) in Progress MOVEit Transfer amplifies the dreadfulness of unpatched vulnerabilities. Once the vulnerability…

How SLED Organizations Can Enhance Cybersecurity Compliance Before Year-End

As the year comes to a close, State, Local, and Education (SLED) organizations must resharpen their focus on strengthening their cybersecurity defenses. With the growing complexity of cyber threats and the need to safeguard valuable data, it’s vital for SLED organizations to stay ahead of risks. Cybersecurity compliance consulting services offer guidance in navigating state……

Achieving Stability with Enhanced Secret Detection

Is the Quest for Stability an Uphill Battle in Cybersecurity? In the vast landscape of data management and cybersecurity, professionals constantly grapple with threats that lurk in the shadows, invisible and unpredictable. The elusive nature of these threats often leaves CISOs, SOC teams, and other cybersecurity professionals wondering: how can stability be achieved in a…

DEF CON 32 – Disenshittify Or Die! How Hackers Can Seize The Means Of Computation

Authors/Presenters: Cory Doctorow Our sincere appreciation to DEF CON, and the Authors/Presenters for publishing their erudite DEF CON 32 content. Originating from the conference’s events located at the Las Vegas Convention Center; and via the organizations YouTube channel. Permalink The post DEF CON 32 – Disenshittify Or Die! How Hackers Can Seize The Means Of…

DEF CON 32 – Hacker Jeopardy – Night 2

Our sincere appreciation to DEF CON, and the Authors/Presenters for publishing their erudite DEF CON 32 content. Originating from the conference’s events located at the Las Vegas Convention Center; and via the organizations YouTube channel. Permalink The post DEF CON 32 – Hacker Jeopardy – Night 2 appeared first on Security Boulevard.

The Top 5 Kubernetes CVEs of 2024: Have You Patched Them Yet?

Keeping up to date with critical vulnerabilities related to Kubernetes can be challenging for a variety of reasons. The biggest one may be related to Kubernetes itself; it’s a complex and rapidly evolving platform, with regular updates and new features being introduced regularly (not to mention updates to APIs and add-ons). Kubernetes environments are scalable…

Peter Shor Broke PKI with Ancient Math, and Futuristic Quantum Computing

Peter Shor revolutionized public-key infrastructure (PKI) using concepts that trace back to 4,000-year-old Babylonian mathematics and culminated in futuristic quantum computing. Here, we explore the math with a simple, illustrative tool to break PKI by hand. The Theme: Simple Math Meets Cybersecurity This blog delves into the math behind (breaking) cryptography, aligning with the theme…

AppViewX 2025 Predictions: Machine Identity Security, Certificate Lifecycle Management and PKI

In 2024, we certainly witnessed some interesting trends and disruptions in machine and non-human management, certificate lifecycle management (CLM), and PKI. In research from the Enterprise Strategy Group, non-human (machine) identities are outnumbering human identities in enterprise environments by more than 20:1. Following on Google’s previous proposal on reducing TLS certificate validity to 90 days,…

Harnessing Innovation in Machine Identity Management

How Does Innovation Impact Machine Identity Management? Imagine an environment where machine identities are as secure as human identities, where every “tourist” in the system is accounted for, their “passports” encrypted and secure. This is the goal of Non-Human Identity (NHI) management. But how is such a task undertaken? The answer lies in harnessing innovation.…

Ensure Certainty with Advanced Threat Detection Methods

Why Advanced Threat Detection Matters? Ever wondered why organizations across various sectors -financial services, healthcare, travel, and DevOps, are placing great emphasis on advanced threat detection? Well, the reason lies in our increasingly digitized economy, where securing digital assets has become a high priority. More so, when we recognize that these digital assets are not…

Innovations in Handling Cloud-Based Secret Sprawl

Have You Ever Wondered about the Management of Cloud-Based Secret Sprawl? With the rapid digital transformation and the upsurge in cloud computing, enterprises are continually looking for innovative strategies to manage the ever-increasing avalanche of non-human identities (NHIs) and secrets with minimum risk and maximum efficiency. This necessity has given rise to the urgent need…

Capable Compliance through Rigorous Secrets Rotation

Is Your Organization Taking a Rigorous Approach to Secrets Rotation? In today’s advanced technological landscape, ensuring compliance and maintaining a capable security posture is no longer optional. Particularly, the management of Non-Human Identities (NHIs) and secrets rotation has become a cornerstone of robust cybersecurity strategies. The question is, is your organization up to speed with…

Protected Access: Enhancing Cloud IAM Strategies

Unpacking the Importance of Non-Human Identities (NHIs) in Cloud Security Can we imagine a world where Non-Human Identities (NHIs) weren’t instrumental to our cybersecurity strategies? NHIs, or machine identities, perform an irreplaceable function in today’s environment, where businesses are increasingly migrating their operations to the cloud. They are the unheralded heroes, working tirelessly behind the…

Building Trust with Efficient Privileged Access Management

Why is Privileged Access Management Crucial? Does it ever cross your mind how privileged access management plays a significant role in safeguarding your organization’s data and systems? With a largely digitalized economy, the landscape of potential security threats has dramatically shifted, introducing us to the likes of Non-Human Identities (NHIs) and the vast complexities they…

Understanding Cyber Threats During the Holiday Season

Understanding Cyber Threats During the Holiday Season Understanding Cyber Threats During the Holiday Season The holiday season, while festive, presents heightened cybersecurity risks for businesses. Cybercriminals exploit increased online activity and reduced vigilance during this period. Understanding these threats is crucial for effective defense. The holiday season, while festive, presents heightened cybersecurity risks for businesses.…

DEF CON 32 – NTLM: The Last Ride

Authors/Presenters: Jim Rush, Tomais Williamson Our sincere appreciation to DEF CON, and the Authors/Presenters for publishing their erudite DEF CON 32 content. Originating from the conference’s events located at the Las Vegas Convention Center; and via the organizations YouTube channel. Permalink The post DEF CON 32 – NTLM: The Last Ride appeared first on Security…

DEF CON 32 – Grand Theft Actions Abusing Self Hosted GitHub Runners

Authors/Presenters: Adnan Khan, John Stawinski Our sincere appreciation to DEF CON, and the Authors/Presenters for publishing their erudite DEF CON 32 content. Originating from the conference’s events located at the Las Vegas Convention Center; and via the organizations YouTube channel. Permalink The post DEF CON 32 – Grand Theft Actions Abusing Self Hosted GitHub Runners…

DEF CON 32 – Laundering Money

Author/Presenter: Michael Orlitzky Our sincere appreciation to DEF CON, and the Authors/Presenters for publishing their erudite DEF CON 32 content. Originating from the conference’s events located at the Las Vegas Convention Center; and via the organizations YouTube channel. Permalink The post DEF CON 32 – Laundering Money appeared first on Security Boulevard.

Is Your Company’s Website Compromising Customer Data?

If you are a security, compliance, and privacy professional, it’s time to focus on an often-ignored issue—client-side security. While many organizations dedicate significant resources to protecting their servers, there’s a critical question to consider: are you also safeguarding what’s happening on your users’ browsers? Every time a user visits your website, their browser downloads and…

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…

The Rise of Agentic AI: How Hyper-Automation is Reshaping Cybersecurity and the Workforce

As artificial intelligence evolves, its impact on cybersecurity and the workforce is profound and far-reaching. Predictive AI once enabled security teams to anticipate threats, and generative AI brought creativity and automation to new levels. Now, we stand at the threshold […] The post The Rise of Agentic AI: How Hyper-Automation is Reshaping Cybersecurity and the…

DEF CON 32 – Laundering Money

Author/Presenter: Michael Orlitzky Our sincere appreciation to DEF CON, and the Authors/Presenters for publishing their erudite DEF CON 32 content. Originating from the conference’s events located at the Las Vegas Convention Center; and via the organizations YouTube channel. Permalink The post DEF CON 32 – Laundering Money appeared first on Security Boulevard.

Best of 2023: Best online .apk virus scanners – Hackernet

They are a lot of antivirus software and online scanners available to scan antivirus but only some of them work well. Here we listed the Best online .apk virus scanners that scan and compare with the original file version and also check with malware patterns that are available at antivirus providers. These online scanners scan…

Log4Shell Vulnerability | Why it Still Exists and How to Protect Yourself | Contrast Security

Three years ago, Log4Shell was the worst holiday gift ever for security teams, particularly given that it was wrapped in a CISA order to patch by Christmas Eve.  The post Log4Shell Vulnerability | Why it Still Exists and How to Protect Yourself | Contrast Security appeared first on Security Boulevard.

DEF CON 32 – Measuring the Tor Network

Authors/Presenters: Silvia Puglisi, Roger Dingledine Our sincere appreciation to DEF CON, and the Authors/Presenters for publishing their erudite DEF CON 32 content. Originating from the conference’s events located at the Las Vegas Convention Center; and via the organizations YouTube channel. Permalink The post DEF CON 32 – Measuring the Tor Network appeared first on Security…

How to Handle Secrets in Configuration Management Tools

Configuration management tools like Ansible, Chef, and Puppet offer various methods for handling secrets, each with inherent trade-offs. The article explores these approaches alongside modern OIDC-based solutions that enable short-lived authentication tokens for automated processes. The post How to Handle Secrets in Configuration Management Tools appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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…

Navigating the New Era of AI Traffic: How to Identify and Block AI Scrapers

In the not-so-distant past, webmasters faced challenges from bots like Google’s search spiders, which diligently scanned websites to index content and provide the best search results for users. Fast forward to today, and we are witnessing a new breed of bot: Large Language Models (LLMs) like ChatGPT and Claude. These AI models are not just…

CISO Challenges for 2025: Overcoming Cybersecurity Complexities

As organizations recognize the immense value and criticality of your data and systems, cybersecurity has become intrinsically linked to business strategy. Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) are increasingly expected to play a central role in shaping business decisions, assessing and mitigating risks, and ensuring that security strategies align with overall business objectives. This requires a…

DEF CON 32 – Exploiting Cloud Provider Vulnerabilities for Initial Access

Author/Presenter: Nick Frichette Our sincere appreciation to DEF CON, and the Authors/Presenters for publishing their erudite DEF CON 32 content. Originating from the conference’s events located at the Las Vegas Convention Center; and via the organizations YouTube channel. Permalink The post DEF CON 32 – Exploiting Cloud Provider Vulnerabilities for Initial Access appeared first on…

Protecting Your Heart and Wallet: A Guide to Safe Charitable Giving

The holiday season brings out the best in people, with many feeling inspired to support worthy causes. Unfortunately, it also attracts scammers who prey on this generosity. Here’s how to ensure your donations reach legitimate charities while protecting your personal and financial information. Verify Before You Give Before opening your wallet, take these essential steps…

What Is Privilege Escalation? Types, Examples, and Prevention

Privilege escalation is a critical cybersecurity threat in which a user—usually a malicious actor—gains access to data beyond what their account permissions allow. Attackers can gain this access through human error, stolen credentials, or social engineering.  The post What Is Privilege Escalation? Types, Examples, and Prevention appeared first on Security Boulevard.

Detection as Code: Key Components, Tools, and More

As software development accelerates, the need to identify threats and respond in real time is greater than ever. Detection as Code (DaC) allows you to write, maintain, and automate your threat detection logic as if it were software code, making security a built-in part of the development pipeline. The post Detection as Code: Key Components,…

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…

Data Security in 2025: Five Steps to Strategic Success in 2025

As 2024 comes to a close, IT security and business leaders will be braced for another challenging year ahead. In the long-term, economic uncertainty and geopolitical instability seem set to continue, creating the conditions in which threat actors thrive. They will increasingly have the tools at their disposal to launch more impactful cyber-attacks in greater…

Machine Identity Was the Focus at Gartner’s IAM Summit

Last week’s Gartner IAM Summit in Grapevine, Texas, was a whirlwind of insights, particularly around machine identity management (MIM). The event underscored the transformative trends and challenges shaping the domain, providing both thought leadership and actionable strategies for businesses navigating these complexities. Expanding IAM to Embrace Machine and Non-Human Identities Human identity management and machine…

The year in ransomware: Security lessons to help you stay one step ahead

Operation Cronos, a Europol-led coalition of law enforcement agencies from 10 countries, announced in February that it had disrupted LockBit — one of the most prolific ransomware gangs in the world — at “every level” of its operations. Being responsible for 25% to 33% of all ransomware attacks in 2023, LockBit had become target No.…

Anatomy of a 6-day Credential Stuffing Attack From 2.2M Residential IPs

In this article, we cover the details of a heavily distributed credential-stuffing attack that targeted a major US financial service company (spoiler: there were some pretty clear signs of device spoofing, as you’ll see below). By the end of the bot attack, which lasted 6 days, Castle blocked The post Anatomy of a 6-day Credential…

Turning Insights into Action: The Importance of Vulnerability Remediation after VAPT

Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing (VAPT) has become an essential practice for organizations aiming to secure their digital assets. However, identifying vulnerabilities is only half the battle; the real challenge lies in addressing them effectively. This is where vulnerability remediation comes into play. It is the critical step that turns insights from VAPT into actionable…

How Does Enhanced Access Control Bolster Your Security?

Why is Access Control Crucial in Cybersecurity? In the expansive and complex world of cybersecurity, have you ever wondered how vital a role access control plays? It’s the cornerstone of securing Non-Human Identities (NHIs) and managing their secrets effectively. With increasing digital transformation and cloud migration, securing NHIs is of utmost importance for businesses across…

How Secure Automation Saves Your Cloud Operations

Why is Secure Automation Essential for Cloud Operations? Modern businesses operate within a complex ecosystem. How can they ensure their cloud operations remain secure, streamlined, and efficient? The answer lies in secure automation. This blog post will delve into why secure automation is a must-have for any business, especially those relying heavily on cloud-based operations…

Scaling Secrets Security in High-Growth Environments

Is Secrets Security Management Crucial for High-Growth Environments? The digital age is expanding at an unprecedented rate, constantly evolving with revolutionary technologies that are redefining business models. In such high-growth environments, the criticality of effective secrets security is amplified. In particular, Non-Human Identities (NHIs) and their respective secrets play a significant role in keeping the…

Managing Risks: Executive Protection in the Digital Age

The recent incident involving the United Healthcare CEO has sparked critical conversations in corporate boardrooms about the evolving threat landscape and the importance of robust security measures centered around executive protection. The incident has illuminated a stark and unsettling reality: the threat landscape for senior executives is evolving in ways that demand immediate attention and…

DEF CON 32 – Feet Feud (Another Fascinating DEF CON Game Show)

Our sincere appreciation to DEF CON, and the Authors/Presenters for publishing their erudite DEF CON 32 content. Originating from the conference’s events located at the Las Vegas Convention Center; and via the organizations YouTube channel. Permalink The post DEF CON 32 – Feet Feud (Another Fascinating DEF CON Game Show) appeared first on Security Boulevard.

A new playground: Malicious campaigns proliferate from VSCode to npm

ReversingLabs researchers have been monitoring multiple public repositories over the past few years. Recently, our team has expanded its threat hunting efforts to VSCode Marketplace — and the researchers started to see an increasing amount of malicious activity.  In the past, RL researchers have observed how easy and quickly it is for supply chain attacks…

Securing SaaS – Lessons, Trends, and Strategies for 2025 with Guest Forrester

Our guest speaker, Forrester Vice President, Principal Analyst, Andras Cser, will share key insights on the risks and trends shaping the SaaS security landscape as we move into 2025. The post Securing SaaS – Lessons, Trends, and Strategies for 2025 with Guest Forrester appeared first on AppOmni. The post Securing SaaS – Lessons, Trends, and…

Securing Your SaaS: How AppOmni Mitigates SaaS Risks and Protects Data

In this 20 minute session, we’ll introduce you to AppOmni, the platform designed to reduce SaaS data exposure, detect threats, and prevent data breaches. The post Securing Your SaaS: How AppOmni Mitigates SaaS Risks and Protects Data appeared first on AppOmni. The post Securing Your SaaS: How AppOmni Mitigates SaaS Risks and Protects Data appeared…

DEF CON 32 – HookChain A New Perspective For Bypassing EDR Solutions

Authors/Presenters: Helvio Carvalho Junior Our sincere appreciation to DEF CON, and the Authors/Presenters for publishing their erudite DEF CON 32 content. Originating from the conference’s events located at the Las Vegas Convention Center; and via the organizations YouTube channel. Permalink The post DEF CON 32 – HookChain A New Perspective For Bypassing EDR Solutions appeared…

How to Assess Virtual Machines Prior to Deployment with Spectra Assure

Many software development shops deliver their product releases via virtual machine (VM) disk images. Whether deployed to a cloud environment, data center, or elsewhere, delivering safe and secure images is vital. If vulnerabilities, malware, or even unhardened binaries are present in a disk image delivered to customers, they are exposed to a significant degree of…

Classroom Manager: Online Classroom Management, Instruction, and Learning Made Easy

Technology is transforming teaching and learning in today’s classrooms by providing teachers and students with an ever-increasing array of digital tools and resources. The possibilities for innovation are endless, from video conferencing to virtual reality and artificial intelligence (AI). While implementing these tools comes with a learning curve, teachers are embracing them due to their…

DEF CON 32 – Leveraging Private APNs For Mobile Network Traffic Analysis

Author/Presenter: Aapo Oksman Our sincere appreciation to DEF CON, and the Authors/Presenters for publishing their erudite DEF CON 32 content. Originating from the conference’s events located at the Las Vegas Convention Center; and via the organizations YouTube channel. Permalink The post DEF CON 32 – Leveraging Private APNs For Mobile Network Traffic Analysis appeared first…

5 Modern Computer Safety Tips You Should Know About

Protecting your computer in the hyper-connected world of today goes beyond merely preventing bothersome viruses. Smarter, quicker, and far more invasive than ever before are modern dangers. Cybercriminals no longer depend on simple strategies; they leverage flaws, fool unsuspecting consumers, […] The post 5 Modern Computer Safety Tips You Should Know About appeared first on…

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…

LW ROUNDTABLE — How 2024’s cyber threats will transform the security landscape in 2025

Continuing our look back at 2024, part two of Last Watchdog’s year-ender roundtable turns its focus to emerging threats vs. evolving defense tactics. Part two of a four-part series The explosion of AI-driven phishing, insider threats, and business logic abuse … (more…) The post LW ROUNDTABLE — How 2024’s cyber threats will transform the security…

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…

FakeCaptcha scams—When the “I’m not a robot” button is a trap

How many times you’ve clicked the “I’m not a robot” CAPTCHA checkbox without a second thought? We’ve all done it … countless times. It’s such a familiar step that we don’t question it. And, cybercriminals have taken note of that.   The post FakeCaptcha scams—When the “I’m not a robot” button is a trap appeared first…

When & Why to Hand Over the Keys to Your Kubernetes Infrastructure

In the constantly maturing landscape of cloud-native technologies, Kubernetes reigns as the de facto standard for container orchestration. However, managing Kubernetes infrastructure can be a complex and resource-intensive task, particularly if your organization doesn’t have a bench of Kubernetes experts in-house (and few do). There are many benefits to handing over the keys to your…

DEF CON 32 – Iconv, Set The Charset To RCE Exploiting glibc To Hack The PHP Engine

Author/Presenter: Charles Fox Our sincere appreciation to DEF CON, and the Presenters/Authors for publishing their erudite DEF CON 32 content. Originating from the conference’s events located at the Las Vegas Convention Center; and via the organizations YouTube channel. Permalink The post DEF CON 32 – Iconv, Set The Charset To RCE Exploiting glibc To Hack…

Comic Agilé – Mikkel Noe-Nygaard, Luxshan Ratnaravi – #316 – Simplicity

via the respected Software Engineering expertise of Mikkel Noe-Nygaard and the lauded Software Engineering / Enterprise Agile Coaching work of Luxshan Ratnaravi at Comic Agilé! Permalink The post Comic Agilé – Mikkel Noe-Nygaard, Luxshan Ratnaravi – #316 – Simplicity appeared first on Security Boulevard.

OWASP Top 10 Risk & Mitigations for LLMs and Gen AI Apps 2025

The rapid advancement of AI, particularly in large language models (LLMs), has led to transformative capabilities in numerous industries. However, with great power comes significant security challenges. The OWASP Top… The post OWASP Top 10 Risk & Mitigations for LLMs and Gen AI Apps 2025 appeared first on Strobes Security. The post OWASP Top 10…

Top Cybersecurity Trends to Watch Out For in 2025

As we approach 2025, the cybersecurity landscape is evolving rapidly, shaped by technological advancements, regulatory shifts, and emerging threats. To keep up, organizations must stay ahead of these developments. Below is an exhaustive list of key cybersecurity trends to watch out for in 2025. For cybersecurity leaders and organizations, staying ahead of cybersecurity industry trends…

LW ROUNDTABLE: Lessons learned from the headline-grabbing cybersecurity incidents of 2024

It’s all too clear that the cybersecurity community, once more, is facing elevated challenges as well as opportunities. Part one of a four-part series The world’s reliance on interconnected digital infrastructure continues to deepen, even as the threats facing it … (more…) The post LW ROUNDTABLE: Lessons learned from the headline-grabbing cybersecurity incidents of 2024…

Navigating HIPAA Compliance When Using Tracking Technologies on Websites

Websites have become indispensable tools for healthcare organizations to connect with patients, streamline operations, and enhance service delivery. Modern websites are composed of components that “build” unique user experiences in real time.However, the use of tracking technologies on these websites presents unique challenges in complying with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996…

Empower Your Security with Cloud Compliance Innovations

How Can We Empower Security with Cloud Compliance Innovations? As we continue to leverage cloud services for our businesses, one cannot ignore the escalating complexity of cybersecurity. Non-Human Identities (NHIs) and Secrets Security Management has emerged as a core player in empowering security in this dynamic environment. But what is an NHI? How do they…

Build Your Confidence in Secrets Sprawl Management

Can You Truly Be Confident in Your Approach to Secrets Management? Cybersecurity is a crucial element in today’s digital landscape, but how can organizations ensure they’re confidently managing their non-human identities and secrets? This is a question that many professionals have, regardless of their industry — be it finance, healthcare, travel, or a DevOps and…

Empower Your SOC Teams with Cloud-Native Security Solutions

Can Cloud-Native Security Be a Game-Changer for Your SOC Teams? In today’s complex digital landscape, organizations are increasingly challenged to protect their data while ensuring compliance with evolving cybersecurity regulations. From finance to healthcare, businesses are recognizing the need for a more comprehensive approach to securing machine identities, especially Non-Human Identities (NHIs). Could effective NHI…

Proactively Securing Machine Identities to Prevent Attacks

Why Should Proactive Security Management of Machine Identities Be a Priority? With the rise of digitalization across various sectors, organizations have ramped up their security measures to safeguard sensitive data. An area that often gets overlooked in this process, yet is crucial to robust data security, is the management of non-human identities (NHIs). These NHIs,…

DEF CON 32 – Fireside Chat – The Dark Tangent and National Cyber Director Harry Coker, Jr

Our sincere appreciation to DEF CON, and the Presenters/Authors for publishing their erudite DEF CON 32 content. Originating from the conference’s events located at the Las Vegas Convention Center; and via the organizations YouTube channel. Permalink The post DEF CON 32 – Fireside Chat – The Dark Tangent and National Cyber Director Harry Coker, Jr…

Innovating with Secure Secrets Rotation Techniques

How Are We Innovating with Secure Secrets Rotation Techniques? With the rapid expansion of digitized environments, the demand for effective and secure identity management has surged. Organizations are increasingly relying on machine identities or Non-Human Identities (NHIs) to safeguard their data and ensure smooth operations. However, how are we, as data management experts, innovating secure…

Proactive Approaches to Identity and Access Management

Why is Proactive Security Crucial in IAM? Have you ever weighed the impact of security breaches and data leaks on your business? Increasingly, organizations are finding tremendous value in adopting a proactive security approach, particularly in the realm of Identity and Access Management (IAM). This is the first and often most crucial line of defence…

Navigating Cloud Security for Future Proofing Your Assets

Why is Cloud Security Imperative for Asset Protection? As businesses increasingly migrate their operations to the cloud, the demand for effective cloud security strategies gains precedence. The criticality of this requirement becomes glaringly obvious when one considers asset protection. But how does cloud security play into the grand scheme of asset protection? And how does…

Gaining Confidence Through Effective Secrets Vaulting

Why is Secrets Vaulting Crucial in Today’s Cybersecurity Landscape? In a world increasingly dependent on cloud-based services, how do organizations ensure maximum security while maintaining operational efficiency? The answer might just lie in an under-explored area of cybersecurity: Non-Human Identities (NHIs) and secrets management. A Deeper Dive into Non-Human Identities and Secrets Vaulting NHIs are…

DEF CON 32 – MobileMesh RF Network Exploitation Getting the Tea from goTenna

Authors/Presenters: Erwin Karincic, Woody Our sincere appreciation to DEF CON, and the Presenters/Authors for publishing their erudite DEF CON 32 content. Originating from the conference’s events located at the Las Vegas Convention Center; and via the organizations YouTube channel. Permalink The post DEF CON 32 – MobileMesh RF Network Exploitation Getting the Tea from goTenna…

Unauthenticated Webpages: Hidden HIPAA Risks on Public-Facing Websites

When we think about HIPAA compliance and websites, the focus often shifts to patient portals, online scheduling systems, and other secure areas requiring user authentication. However, it’s crucial to recognize that even unauthenticated webpages, those accessible to the public without logging in, can present hidden HIPAA risks. Let’s explore these often-overlooked vulnerabilities and discuss how…

Why the Recent Telecom Hack Underscores the Need for End-to-End Encryption

The recent massive telecom hack by the Chinese state-sponsored group Salt Typhoon has highlighted critical vulnerabilities in traditional communication systems. The breach targeted major U.S. telecom providers, including Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile, compromising sensitive communications of government officials, political entities, and businesses. Attackers accessed call records, unencrypted text messages, and even live call audio by…

DEF CON 32 – Cultivating M4D SK1LLZ In the DEF CON Community

Authors/Presenters: Yan Shoshitaishvili, Perri Adams Our sincere appreciation to DEF CON, and the Presenters/Authors for publishing their erudite DEF CON 32 content. Originating from the conference’s events located at the Las Vegas Convention Center; and via the organizations YouTube channel. Permalink The post DEF CON 32 – Cultivating M4D SK1LLZ In the DEF CON Community…

Addressing BYOD Vulnerabilities in the Workplace

Secure the workplace of today by exploring how to address BYOD vulnerabilities Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policies have become commonplace in many workplaces. Employees use personal smartphones, tablets, and laptops to access corporate resources, blending work and personal activities on the same device. While BYOD offers several benefits, it also introduces significant cybersecurity vulnerabilities……

The 3 Most Common Misconceptions About Workplace Violence

Learn how to overcome C-suite resistance to investing in workplace violence prevention programs — keeping your business safe and strong Introduction Misconception 1: “Don’t worry, we’ll know it when we see it.” Misconception 2: “We must be doing something right because nothing’s happened yet” Misconception 3: “Incidents of workplace violence start suddenly and are unpredictable.”……

The 3 Most Common Misconceptions About Workplace Violence

Learn how to overcome C-suite resistance to investing in workplace violence prevention programs — keeping your business safe and strong Introduction Misconception 1: “Don’t worry, we’ll know it when we see it.” Misconception 2: “We must be doing something right because nothing’s happened yet” Misconception 3: “Incidents of workplace violence start suddenly and are unpredictable.”……

The 3 Most Common Misconceptions About Workplace Violence

Learn how to overcome C-suite resistance to investing in workplace violence prevention programs — keeping your business safe and strong Introduction Misconception 1: “Don’t worry, we’ll know it when we see it.” Misconception 2: “We must be doing something right because nothing’s happened yet” Misconception 3: “Incidents of workplace violence start suddenly and are unpredictable.”……

Breaking the Air Gap Through Hardware Implants

IoT security assessments expose diverse technologies, use cases, and protocols. While wireless components like WiFi and Bluetooth enhance functionality and enable features like OTA updates, they also increase the attack surface. This blog explores the challenges of assessing non-wireless IoT devices and considers the potential of adding wireless capabilities for comprehensive security testing. The post…

Podcast Episode 21: Interview with the University of Richmond’s CTF Winning Team

What happens when passion, talent, and opportunity collide in the university’s tech scene? Meet David Nathanson and Daniel Garay, the freshmen duo who took the University of Richmond’s Capture the Flag (CTF) competition by storm. With David bringing his coding journey from Nicaragua and Daniel harnessing his self-taught skills in AI and machine learning, they……

Time of Reckoning – Reviewing My 2024 Cybersecurity Predictions

The brutal reality is that cybersecurity predictions are only as valuable as their accuracy.  As 2024 comes to a close, I revisit my forecasts to assess their utility in guiding meaningful decisions. Anyone can make predictions (and far too many do), but actually being correct is another matter altogether. It is commonplace for security companies…

Ultralytics Supply-Chain Attack

Last week, we saw a supply-chain attack against the Ultralytics AI library on GitHub. A quick summary: On December 4, a malicious version 8.3.41 of the popular AI library ultralytics ­—which has almost 60 million downloads—was published to the Python Package Index (PyPI) package repository. The package contained downloader code that was downloading the XMRig…

WordPress Appliance - Powered by TurnKey Linux