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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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Security risks for end users take the form of two discrete methods: private key theft and ice phishing attacks,” said Christian Seifert, Researcher, Forta.org. Read more about Security Compliance & Data Privacy Regulations. It’s common for there to be bugs, as the development process can be complex.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 27, 2023

However, as with any technology, there are also risks associated with the use of AI in cybersecurity. Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly becoming a powerful tool in the cybersecurity landscape, with the potential to revolutionize the way we detect and respond to cyber threats.

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SC Magazine

APRIL 1, 2021

Video game cheaters can be an attractive target for hackers because they have already demonstrated a willingness to break rules and are perhaps more open to taking risks or downloading programs from questionable sources. It’s not just video games that pose a threat to corporate networks.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 16, 2024

The post Risks of GenAI Rising as Employees Remain Divided About its Use in the Workplace appeared first on Security Boulevard. One in three office workers who use GenAI admit to sharing customer info, employee details and financial data with the platforms. Are you worried yet?

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 8, 2024

A beleaguered health care industry that already is a top target of cybercriminals is under attack again, with bad actors recently using social engineering techniques in calls to IT helpdesks to gain access into the systems of targeted organizations.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 28, 2023

Network Security: Study network protocols, such as TCP/IP, and analyze common network attacks like DDoS, phishing, and man-in-the-middle attacks. Research network security mechanisms, such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems (IDS), and virtual private networks (VPNs).

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 16, 2023

The post AI may not Destroy the World, but There are Other Risks appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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SC Magazine

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Growing security risks have prompted companies to move away from virtual private networks (VPNs) in favor of a zero-trust model. Most organizations, 72 percent, plan to ditch VPNs , according to Zscaler’s 2021 VPN Risk Report , which found that 67 percent of organizations are considering remote access alternatives.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 13, 2022

The post How Brand Protection Can Address the Risk of GAN Deepfakes appeared first on Security Boulevard. But in the very near future, deepfake attacks waged against businesses will be unlikely to put a smile on anyone’s face. I’ll describe the technology behind deepfakes, known as.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 18, 2022

As more and more businesses increase the number of their digital assets and incorporate new technology to operate, they turn their attack surface into an intricate network. Securing all the systems that include remote employees’ endpoint devices and multi-cloud environments has been a challenge. To Conclude.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Blue teams consist of security analysts, network engineers and system administrators. The team may be divided into sub-teams depending on the type of security controls it is responsible for, such as network security, endpoint security, or the security operations center (SOC).

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 29, 2023

As attacks continue to evolve, harnessing AI and advanced social engineering techniques for increasingly sophisticated, stealthy attacks, many. The post We’ve Been Using Email Since 1971—It’s Time We Make it Secure appeared first on Security Boulevard. Email is one of the most important communication tools used today.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 14, 2024

Whether it be purely text-based social engineering, or advanced, image-based attacks, one thing's for certain — generative AI is fueling a whole new age of advanced phishing. The post The “Spammification” of Business Email Compromise Spells Trouble for Businesses Around the Globe appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 5, 2024

From phishing schemes and ransomware attacks to social engineering and doxxing, high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) face an ever-evolving array of cyber threats, and the risks of digital exposure are greater than ever.

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SecureList

DECEMBER 9, 2024

This incident serves as a stark reminder of the critical risks posed by global IT disruptions and supply chain weaknesses. This case underscores the serious risk that social engineering and supply chain attacks pose to open-source projects. However, delegating tasks also introduces new information security challenges.

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Security Boulevard

JULY 5, 2024

Spackle attack: Chinese company takes over widely used free web service—almost 400,000 websites at risk. The post ‘Polyfill’ Supply Chain Threat: 4x Worse Than We Thought appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

The cybersecurity operational risks businesses face today are daunting, to say the least. Related: Embedding security into DevOps. Edge-less networks and cloud-supplied infrastructure bring many benefits, to be sure. Cloud security is like the vanilla ice cream that is the base of your hot fudge sundae.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 20, 2023

Mitnick and KnowBe4 As an early expert in social engineering and hacking, Mitnick provided valuable first-hand knowledge when he joined KnowBe4. He helped design KnowBe4’s training based on his social engineering tactics, and he became a partial owner of KnowBe4 in November 2011. Mitnick’s Legacy The U.S.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

The post The AI Paradox: Balancing Generative AI Adoption With Cybersecurity Risks appeared first on Security Boulevard. As AI models become more sophisticated, the potential for misuse or unintended consequences grows, emphasizing the need for robust oversight and a proactive approach to governance.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 26, 2024

30,000 websites at risk: Check yours ASAP! The post WordPress Plugin Supply Chain Attack Gets Worse appeared first on Security Boulevard. 800 Million Ostriches Can’t Be Wrong.)

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Security Boulevard

MAY 24, 2024

Inglorious Basta(rds): 16 days on, huge hospital system continues to be paralyzed by ransomware—and patient safety is at risk. appeared first on Security Boulevard. The post Black Basta Ascension Attack Redux — can Patients Die of Ransomware?

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 7, 2022

This helps to explain the rise of social engineering attacks , especially with phishing. Earlier this year, Ballistic Ventures invested $7 million in Nudge Security because of its focus on the modern workforce. This startup takes an interesting approach to security. GRC and risk measurement.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 28, 2023

As enterprise IT environments have expanded to include mobile and IoT devices and cloud and edge technology, new types of tests have emerged to address new risks, but the same general principles and techniques apply. This ensures the entirety of the network and its endpoints are marked for testing and evaluation.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 8, 2024

With tensions between the two countries already high over cyber operations, this incident has sparked a renewed focus on the vulnerabilities in America’s broadband networks and the risks they pose to the nation’s security and surveillance systems. As both the U.S.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 18, 2022

Not long ago, it was revealed that T-Mobile had been breached by bad actors who convinced employees to switch their SIM cards to let them bypass two-factor identification — reminding us how effective social engineering can still be. The issue likely comes down to awareness.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 25, 2024

The accelerating innovation of generative AI will increase the risks of ransomware and other cyberthreats over the next two years as bad actors integrate the technologies into their nefarious operations, according to a report this week from the UK’s top cybersecurity agency.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 26, 2022

Today, both outsiders with the right social engineering skills and disgruntled personnel pose risks to sensitive data when network architectures fail to implement microsegmentation and advanced network traffic analysis (NTA). Capture public cloud, SaaS, identity, network, and EDR data for analysis.

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Responsible Cyber

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

This escalation highlights the urgent need for organizations to prioritize the security of their vendor networks and assess their associated risks meticulously. A common characteristic among the vendor breaches reported in 2024 is the exploitation of weak security protocols.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 10, 2024

The tech giant says the information stolen doesn't represent a significant risk to users, but cybersecurity experts disagree. The post Dell Data Breach Could Affect 49 Million Customers appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Astro—Amazon’s new domestic security robot—is already attracting intense criticism. People think their privacy is at risk. The post Amazon Astro: ‘Privacy Nightmare’ in R2D2-Cute Package appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

As long as you need employees, you will get spear-phishing campaigns and other social engineering attacks. There’s also a thin line between security and employees’ privacy rights, but the real problem occurs when the system gets too permissive. If employees are allowed to use “123456” for their password, it’s a major risk.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

or on NATO allies, it risks being hacked back. The post Puttin’ Putin on Notice—We Will Hack Russia Back appeared first on Security Boulevard. If Russia launches cyberattacks on the U.S. This warning comes from Deputy Attorney General Lisa O.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 13, 2023

BreachLock offers a wide range of services covering cloud , network , application , API , mobile, social engineering and third-party partner tests, and can help with SOC 2, PCI DSS, HIPAA, and ISO 27001 regulatory requirements too. Like BreachLock, ScienceSoft also offers a mix of manual and automated testing.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

A small municipal water supply was briefly tainted by a dangerous chemical: Another reminder of the risks of SCADA on the internet. appeared first on Security Boulevard. The post Water Supply Poisoned by Hacker in Oldsmar, Fla.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Beyond the technology, cybersecurity also involves policies and protocols for user behavior, incident response plans, and security training for employees to ensure a robust defense against external and internal threats. Managed security services or cost-effective cybersecurity tools can provide essential protection within budget limitations.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 20, 2023

However, it is extremely rare to locate this theoretical average company, and this average calculation hides the difference between different types of penetration testing (networks, applications, whole organizations, etc.) and different types of penetration tests (black box, gray box, white box, social engineering, etc.).

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