Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Microsoft outlined steps it's taken over the past year under its Security Future Initiative, which was launched late last year in the wake of a high-profile attack by Chinese attackers and only months before another serious breach by a Russia-link threat group.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

EnamelPins, which manufactures and sells medals, pins, and other emblematic accessories, for months left open an Elasticsearch instance that exposed 300,000 customer emails, including 2,500 from military and government personnel. The post Huge Leak of Customer Data Includes Military Personnel Info appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Despite all this, there is one tech category that has held up fairly well: Cybersecurity. Just look at a report from M&A advisory firm Houlihan Lokey , which found that private cybersecurity company funding grew by 9.4% There have been a number of impressive funding rounds this year for cybersecurity startups.

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Veracode Security

MAY 18, 2023

This event marked the beginning of a long journey towards increased cybersecurity awareness and implementation of measures to protect our digital world. The Slow Burn: From L0pht’s Testimony to Government Action L0pht’s 1998 testimony set the stage for the next 25 years of internet security awareness.

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SecureList

JUNE 25, 2024

Despite adopting digital technology for remote work, production, and sales, SMBs often lack robust cybersecurity measures. SMBs face significant cybersecurity challenges due to limited resources and expertise. Human error, often stemming from a lack of cybersecurity awareness, can lead to severe security breaches.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Earlier this month, Jen Easterly and Eric Goldstein of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) at the Department of Homeland Security signaled a major shift in the federal government’s approach to cybersecurity risk and responsibility. The post Innovation at the Expense of Cybersecurity?

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Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Small businesses and startups are known to face some extra challenges when it comes to cybersecurity. Because they don’t have the size or budget to have a fully-fledged dedicated security team, it often comes down to one person that doesn’t have the time to do everything that is recommended or even required.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 4, 2022

There was no shortage of cybersecurity headlines in 2021. From REvil’s attacks, disappearance and resurgence to a brewing “cyber cold war” sweeping the world, 2021 was one of the most hectic years yet for the cybersecurity industry. And 2022 looks like it is going to be just as challenging, if not more so.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 9, 2024

Cybersecurity context is the missing puzzle piece that can transform a jumble of information into a clear and coherent picture of vulnerabilities. The post Deciphering Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities Requires Context appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

A study from Forrester Consulting found most organizations face challenges aligning cybersecurity priorities with business outcomes. The post Cybersecurity Goals Conflict With Business Aims appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 2, 2023

As we embark on the 20th anniversary of Cybersecurity Awareness Month this October, SecureWorld proudly steps forward to champion the 2023 theme, "Secure Our World." RELATED: Cybersecurity Awareness Month Still Relevant 20 Years Later ] In honor of this year's theme, the U.S.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 11, 2023

SMBs are low-hanging fruit for cybercriminals because they have limited IT resources, staff and cybersecurity defenses. The post Why Cybersecurity Needs To Be an SMB Priority appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Cybersecurity firm Proofpoint, which is eyeing an IPO in the next 18 months, is buying startup Normalyze to improve its data protection capabilities and mitigate the threat humans present in an increasingly fast-paced, interconnected, and AI-focus world.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 21, 2025

A study by cybersecurity startup Harmonic Security found that 8.5% The post Almost 10% of GenAI Prompts Include Sensitive Data: Study appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 25, 2024

As we peer into the future, it is imperative to acknowledge the profound impact that artificial intelligence (AI) is having on the cybersecurity arena. The post The Cybersecurity Horizon: AI, Resilience and Collaboration in 2024 appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

The post Mitigating Cybersecurity Risks in a Hybrid-Work World appeared first on Security Boulevard. This shift toward remote work has opened up new opportunities for cybercriminals to exploit vulnerabilities and compromise sensitive data.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

The post Why an HR-IT Partnership is Critical for Managing Cybersecurity Risk appeared first on Security Boulevard. By aligning priorities into a shared game plan, HR and IT can finally set their organizations up to defend against modern cyberthreats.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

The Growing Need for Cybersecurity Awareness Training (SAT) In todays rapidly evolving cyber threat landscape, organizations are increasingly recognizing the critical importance of Cyber Security Awareness Training (SAT) as a fundamental defense strategy.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

The cybersecurity landscape is challenging, and organizations must evolve defense measures in response to escalating threats. The post 5 Trends Shaping Cybersecurity Strategy: AI Threats, SASE, ZTNA & XDR appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 23, 2024

The document was put together by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), FBI, and Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and touches on. The post CISA, FBI, EPA Offer Cybersecurity Guide for Water System Operators appeared first on Security Boulevard. After some stops and starts, U.S.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

This bad news from UScellular follows similarly troubling disclosures from networking software supplier SolarWinds and from email security vendor Mimecast. The SolarWinds hack came to light in mid-December and has since become a red hot topic in the global cybersecurity community. Meanwhile, Mimecast followed its Jan.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 12, 2024

Government says victims include the “critical infrastructure sector.” The post Sisense Hacked: CISA Warns Customers at Risk appeared first on Security Boulevard. A hard-coded credential catastrophe: The analytics firm kept big companies’ secrets in an insecure AWS bucket.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Having helped build out many SecureWorld conferences, I have come to realize—likely to no one's surprise—that the best cybersecurity leaders indeed have some technical prowess, but it is their soft skills that make them exceptional leaders. That's a soft skill that even the most adept CISOs are still trying to master.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 5, 2024

Fast enough for government work: The Federal Communications Commission is finally minded to do something about decades-old vulnerabilities. appeared first on Security Boulevard. The post FCC: Phone Network Bugs Must Be Fixed — But are SS7/Diameter Beyond Repair?

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 9, 2022

states have now banned TikTok on government workers’ devices. The post TikTok Ban: Texas is Fourth State to Join; Indiana Sues appeared first on Security Boulevard. Plus, Indiana has sued the app’s owner.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 25, 2024

Targeted ads target targets: Patternz and Nuviad enable potentially hostile governments to track individuals by misusing ad bidding. The post Malicious AdTech Spies on People as NatSec Targets appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Underpaid, overworked and angry: Whistleblower in hacker contractor firm for Chinese government blows lid off tactics, techniques and procedures. The post PRC State Hacking: ‘Chinese Edward Snowden’ Spills I‑Soon Secrets in Huge Dump of TTPs appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 6, 2023

In a groundbreaking move, New York Governor Kathy Hochul has unveiled a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy that aims to safeguard the state's critical infrastructure, specifically its healthcare sector.

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Apple Scrambled to Fix 3 More CVEs: Egyptian opposition presidential candidate Ahmed Eltantawy targeted “by the government. The post More iOS Zero Days, More Mercenary Spyware — This Time: Cytrox Predator appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 4, 2023

In recent years, digital identities have gained popularity and have been implemented by many national governments to serve as the basis of our modern digital society. The post Protecting the Future of Digital Identities appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 3, 2024

Organizations increasingly rely on global talent outsourcing to bolster their cybersecurity capabilities. However, this trend also introduces significant data security risks that cannot be overlooked. Remote Access Vulnerabilities Cybersecurity professionals working remotely often require access to sensitive data and critical systems.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 12, 2022

At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, we saw bad actors capitalizing on new fears and opportunities to carry out fraud attacks on consumers and businesses alike, posing as health and government organizations to offer health information, testing, and vaccines. Financial organizations will see a rise in BIN attacks.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 26, 2023

The ongoing spate of breaches against critical infrastructure and government entities underscores the vulnerability of this sector. In July 2022, officials announced the federal court system had experienced a major data breach via its document filing system – back in 2020.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 29, 2024

Titled " Building a Culture of Cyber Resilience in Manufacturing ," the report provides a comprehensive framework for instilling cybersecurity priorities and readiness across manufacturing enterprises. It advocates moving beyond traditional cybersecurity compliance checklists toward holistic resilience.

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Security Boulevard

JULY 2, 2024

Critical infrastructure and public sector organizations such as government and municipalities, manufacturing units, communication networks, transportation services, power and water treatment plants, et. The post 7 Steps To Secure Critical Infrastructure appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Cloud computing giant AWS, tipped off by Ukrainian security experts, seized domains that were being used by Russian threat group APT29 to send phishing emails to government officials and enterprises that contained malicious files that would grants the hackers access to the victims' systems.

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Public sector organizations such as schools, hospitals, manufacturing units, essential services and government offices have become a popular target for cybercriminals. appeared first on Security Boulevard. The post Why Are So Many Public Sector Organizations Getting Attacked?

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