North Korean hackers stole $1.34 billion in cryptocurrency in 2024, more than half of the $2.2 billion stolen in all crypto hacks, and the attacks by threat groups linked to the rogue nation are becoming more frequent and are happening more quickly. The post North Korean Hackers Stole $1.34 Billion in Crypto in 2024 appeared…
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OPSWAT Acquires Fend to Extend Cybersecurity Reach Into OT Platforms
OPSWAT this week revealed it has acquired Fend, Inc. to further extend the reach of its cybersecurity portfolio into the realm of operational technology (OT). The post OPSWAT Acquires Fend to Extend Cybersecurity Reach Into OT Platforms appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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How Data Classification Reduces Insider Threats
Companies can significantly reduce insider threat risks with a suitable data classification strategy that adequately manages and protects sensitive information. The post How Data Classification Reduces Insider Threats appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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Human Risk Management: The “Weakest Link” Emerges as Key to Cybersecurity
With technology front and center in virtually all business processes, it may seem counterintuitive to suggest that today’s greatest cybersecurity risks don’t stem from technology, but from people. It’s widely recognized that people pose the greatest risk to data and security. This truth stems from the fact that human risks are much more challenging to manage..…
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Zero-Trust in Web3: Redefining Security for Decentralized Systems
By adopting zero-trust principles, we can build systems that are not only decentralized but also secure, resilient and future-proof. The post Zero-Trust in Web3: Redefining Security for Decentralized Systems appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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CISA Mandates Federal Agencies Secure Their Cloud Environments
CISA is requiring all federal agencies to adopt stronger measures to improve their SaaS configurations and protect their complex cloud environments against growing threats from hackers, who are increasingly targeting third parties like cloud providers. The post CISA Mandates Federal Agencies Secure Their Cloud Environments appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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SASE Market Hits $2.4 Billion, Top Vendors Tighten Market Share Grip
The global Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) market reached $2.4 billion in the third quarter of 2024, with six leading vendors — Zscaler, Cisco, Palo Alto Networks, Broadcom, Fortinet and Netskope — capturing a combined 72% market share. The post SASE Market Hits $2.4 Billion, Top Vendors Tighten Market Share Grip appeared first on Security…
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2025 Cybersecurity Predictions: A Strategic Roadmap for the C-Suite
By staying attuned to trends, C-suite leaders can drive security strategies that not only protect but also empower the business to thrive. The post 2025 Cybersecurity Predictions: A Strategic Roadmap for the C-Suite appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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Understanding Virtual Skimmers: A Threat to E-Commerce Security
Virtual skimmers exploit vulnerabilities in websites that process payments online, often without leaving a trace until it’s too late. The post Understanding Virtual Skimmers: A Threat to E-Commerce Security appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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Acumen Threat Analysis: Preparing for 2025
Phishing continues to be the threat vector of choice for adversaries, ransomware continues to deliver the desired financial and destructive results for attackers, while organizations, both public and private, are growing increasingly concerned about the risks posed by insiders. The post Acumen Threat Analysis: Preparing for 2025 appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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Arctic Wolf Acquires Cylance Endpoint Security Platform to Further AI Ambitions
Arctic Wolf this week revealed it has acquired the Cyclance endpoint security platform from Blackberry for $160 million. The post Arctic Wolf Acquires Cylance Endpoint Security Platform to Further AI Ambitions appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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Ground Rule of Cyber Hygiene: Keep Your Password Policy Up to Date
Since the earliest incidents of computer break-ins, experts have maintained that making the internet a safe place is going to be an uphill battle. Their reasons, while largely technical, also encompass human complacency. Research shows that most organizations and users fail to follow the simple practices that make computing safe. In 2024, organizations reported a..…
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The Biggest Risks of AI Apps, Agents and Copilots – and How to Combat Them
Remember, there is no free lunch with AI. The upsides are tremendous, but security cannot be an afterthought. The post The Biggest Risks of AI Apps, Agents and Copilots – and How to Combat Them appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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4 Ways To Unleash Speed and Efficiency in the SOC
With the right tools, your SOC will soon run just like a world-class race car pit crew to deliver on the mission that matters the most: Stopping breaches. The post 4 Ways To Unleash Speed and Efficiency in the SOC appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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5 Reasons to Create a Certificate Lifecycle Management Policy for the New Year
A CLM policy also puts you in the best position to mitigate and prevent cyberthreats, including man-in-the-middle attacks and phishing scams. The post 5 Reasons to Create a Certificate Lifecycle Management Policy for the New Year appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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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.
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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…
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Shielding Your Storefront: How SASE Protects Retailers in a Digital Age
SASE offers a comprehensive and scalable security solution that protects your data, safeguards your customers and empowers you to thrive in the digital age. The post Shielding Your Storefront: How SASE Protects Retailers in a Digital Age appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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Why We Should Insist on Future-Proofing Cybersecurity Regulatory Frameworks
There are concerns around the future adaptability and efficacy of regulatory frameworks, particularly among the developer community. The post Why We Should Insist on Future-Proofing Cybersecurity Regulatory Frameworks appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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Rhode Island Benefits and Services Systems Hit by Ransomware
Hackers likely stole personal information such names, addresses, and SSNs in a ransomware attack on Rhode Island’s human services systems and are threatening to release the data as state and federal officials and Deloitte scrambling to mitigate the data breach. The post Rhode Island Benefits and Services Systems Hit by Ransomware appeared first on Security…
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Enhancing Active Directory Protection Through Strong Password and Access Management
An effective way to improve AD security is to implement both strong password policies and robust permissions management and monitoring. The post Enhancing Active Directory Protection Through Strong Password and Access Management appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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Hacker Uses Info-Stealer Against Security Pros, Other Bad Actors
An unknown hacker called MUT-1244 used information-stealing malware to not only grab sensitive data from cybersecurity professionals but also to steal WordPress credentials from other bad actors who had bought them on the dark web. The post Hacker Uses Info-Stealer Against Security Pros, Other Bad Actors appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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Ransomware in the Global Healthcare Industry
Healthcare organizations are increasingly relying on digital systems to facilitate their daily workflow, but the prevalence of outdated legacy technology in the sector is rendering it vulnerable to cyberattacks with severe consequences. The post Ransomware in the Global Healthcare Industry appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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Digital Finance: How Do Banks Protect Their Customers’ Money and Data from Cybercriminals?
Cybercriminals are employing increasingly sophisticated methods to access our money and data, making this issue particularly relevant for large European banks, where significant financial assets are concentrated. The post Digital Finance: How Do Banks Protect Their Customers’ Money and Data from Cybercriminals? appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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Drowning in Visibility? Why Cybersecurity Needs to Shift from Visibility to Actionable Insight
By focusing on prioritized, actionable insights, security teams can keep pace with the rapid expansion of the attack surface, manage frequent changes across their digital infrastructure and proactively address evolving attack tactics, techniques and procedures (TTPs). The post Drowning in Visibility? Why Cybersecurity Needs to Shift from Visibility to Actionable Insight appeared first on Security…
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Charges Against CISOs Create Worries, Hope in Security Industry: Survey
A survey of IT security pros by cybersecurity firm BlackFog found that 70% of them said federal cases like that against SolarWinds’ CISO hurt their opinion about the position, but some said they expected the boards of directors would take the issues of security more seriously. The post Charges Against CISOs Create Worries, Hope in…
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AI Slop is Hurting Security — LLMs are Dumb and People are Dim
Artificial stupidity: Large language models are terrible if you need reasoning or actual understanding. The post AI Slop is Hurting Security — LLMs are Dumb and People are Dim appeared first on Security Boulevard.