eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 8, 2022

Companies spend a staggering amount of money on cybersecurity products to defend their networks and data from hackers, but a couple of industry pros say that money is wasted if companies don’t change their internal cybersecurity culture. In 2004, the global cybersecurity market was worth just $3.5 trillion by 2025.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 4, 2023

The expanding IoT landscape demands a collaborative approach to PKI, ensuring seamless security across diverse domains. The post Building a Collaborative Approach to Secure the Connected World appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Most prominently, the highly publicized ransomware attack on Colonial Pipeline, which required a $5 million ransom payment and caused supply shortages and gas lines across the northeast, demonstrated cybersecurity’s centrality to our day-to-day operations. The incident is emblematic of widespread cybersecurity vulnerabilities.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

But even before the pandemic, cybersecurity was a problem. The post Why Cybersecurity is Critical Infrastructure appeared first on Security Boulevard. Just like the virus, anyone can be a victim of phishing. It only takes one click to cause a data breach and/or a ransomware attack and irreversible harm. The difference now.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Industrial control systems (ICS) demand specific approaches to cybersecurity due to their complex structure, connected devices with different capabilities, software and operating systems and critical functions. The post Beyond the Gas Station: Cybersecurity and Industrial Infrastructure appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 11, 2024

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency penetrated in February, via vuln in Ivanti. The post Irony of Ironies: CISA Hacked — ‘by China’ appeared first on Security Boulevard. Free rides and traffic jams: U.S.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 14, 2023

Network security creates shielded, monitored, and secure communications between users and assets. Securing the expanding, sprawling, and sometimes conflicting collection of technologies that make up network security provides constant challenges for security professionals.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 4, 2024

The FBI and Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) issued a warning with a list. The post CISA Warns Phobos Ransomware Groups Attacking Critical Infrastructure appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 30, 2023

cloud), businesses are lacking a scalable and secure architecture that is built around an increasingly remote, cloud-based and perimeter-less environment. What’s more, with the growing adoption of edge computing and internet-of-things (IoT) devices, enterprises are struggling.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 5, 2024

The cloud connectivity and cybersecurity company this week introduced the Firewall for AI, another layer of protection for LLMs that are foundational. The post Cloudflare Unveils a Firewall Designed to Keep LLMs Safe appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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SC Magazine

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

“Traditionally, smaller critical infrastructure organizations around the world have always experienced struggles in obtaining funding for cybersecurity,” said Tim Conway, technical director of the ICS and SCADA programs at SANS Institute. That’s where asset management and risk assessment come into play. “It

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 17, 2022

But with the growth of private LTE and 5G networks, cellular technology now serves the same purposes that IP networks did for years: IoT connectivity. As a result, the traditional security. The post We Need Zero-Trust for Private Cellular Networks appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

The cybersecurity world remains dynamic. On November 4, 2021, the Department of Defense (DoD) posted an update to its Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) initiative, announcing program changes dubbed CMMC 2.0.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

The past week has been a busy one for cybersecurity vulnerabilities, with 34 vulnerable Windows drivers and four Microsoft Exchange flaws heading a long list of security concerns. Regular system upgrades and security audits are essential for maintaining strong defenses.

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Security Boulevard

AUGUST 5, 2021

A Senate committee graded cybersecurity as poor among eight big agency departments. The post SHOCKER: Senate Says Security Sucks—Still appeared first on Security Boulevard. Not much has changed since the last report.

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Security Boulevard

JULY 14, 2021

In June 2021, I was discussing with a colleague why, despite all the discourse about security, we continue to read about cybersecurity attacks. During our chat, my colleague held up a golf ball and said, The post Security in the Age of Increasing Cyberattacks appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

These were among the findings of a report from Black Kite, which assessed the cybersecurity risk posture of U.S. The post Defense Contractors Highly Susceptible to Ransomware appeared first on Security Boulevard. defense contractors and found 20% of the country’s largest 100 contractors were.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 10, 2024

LG Fixes Smart TV Vulns appeared first on Security Boulevard. 4×CVE=RCE or Merely CE? Update your LG TV now, or let hackers root it. But is Bitdefender overhyping the issue? The post Watch This? Patch This!

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 5, 2024

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

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

The post ‘Total Bollocks’ — No, Your Toothbrush isn’t DDoS’ing appeared first on Security Boulevard. PR FAIL: Were 3 million toothbrushes hacked into a botnet? Or does a Fortinet spokeschild have egg on his face?

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

I❤️POE: Does your home security need a rethink? The post ALERT: Thieves❤️Wi-Fi Camera Jammers appeared first on Security Boulevard. Wireless cameras are kinda useless, say cops.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

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

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 4, 2021

More than 18 months into the COVID-19 pandemic and the new normal of the workplace, organizations continue to figure out how to best approach cybersecurity. A new study from Lynx Software Technologies found most American executives believe their company has serious security gaps, and that remote work made the situation worse.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Bootkit Bug in shim.efi appeared first on Security Boulevard. Snow joke: A Microsoft researcher found it—and it’s somehow Microsoft’s fault. The post Linux Vendors Squawk: PATCH NOW — CVSS 9.8

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

via Router Botnet) appeared first on Security Boulevard. a/k/a BRONZE SILHOUETTE: FBI head Wray won’t tolerate China’s “real-world threat to our physical safety.” The post FBI Warning: China Will Hack US Infra.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Map the digital surface, and build an asset inventory The penetration testing team should comprehensively map the entire digital infrastructure, networks, Internet of Things (IoT) devices, edge, and cloud resources. Executives can better understand the risks, consequences, and state of their security with penetration tests.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

The post FBI’s Warrantless Spying on US Must Continue, Says FBI appeared first on Security Boulevard. Privacy, schmivacy: FBI head Christopher Wray (pictured) doesn’t see what all the fuss is about. Just renew FISA section 702 already!

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 3, 2023

appeared first on Security Boulevard. Déjà Vu: Hack of WD systems leads to My Cloud service outage. Owners unable to access files. The post Western Digital Hacked: ‘My Cloud’ Data Dead (Even Local Storage!)

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 7, 2023

The post Tesla Staff Shared Saucy Snaps of Customers (Sources Say) appeared first on Security Boulevard. I guess I’m banned from Twitter now: Tesla employees mocked and memeified private photos and videos. Firm’s message boards were full of the stuff.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 10, 2023

The post Yes, You CAN Steal This Car — by Opening the Fender appeared first on Security Boulevard. CAN You Not? Toyota RAV4 and many others vulnerable to CAN bus injection attack. Cars need zero-trust too.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 11, 2024

The post NoaBot Pwns Hundreds of SSH Servers as Crypto Miners appeared first on Security Boulevard. ‘hi’ — Mirai-based botnet exploits weak authentication to mine fake money.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 20, 2023

The post Microsoft Repeatedly Burned in ‘Layer 7’ DDoS appeared first on Security Boulevard. Unlucky number: Time and again this month, “Russian” hackers bring down Microsoft clouds.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

The post FBI Warns: Ubiquiti EdgeRouter is STILL Not Secure appeared first on Security Boulevard. GRU APT28 is back again: Fancy Bear still hacking ubiquitous gear, despite patch availability.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 9, 2023

But some vendors faced stiff criticism over their privacy and security stances. The post CES 2023 FAIL: Worst in Show for Security and Privacy appeared first on Security Boulevard. The Consumer Electronics Show wrapped up yesterday.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 20, 2023

The post SSH FAIL: Terrapin Attack Smashes ‘Secure’ Shell Spec appeared first on Security Boulevard. Testy Testudine: Lurking vuln in SSH spec means EVERY implementation must build patches.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

The post Anker’s Eufy Admits ‘Lie’ After TWO Months — Still no Apology appeared first on Security Boulevard. Anker said its Eufy cameras never send unencrypted video. But a couple of months ago, researchers discovered they did. Despite the clear evidence, Anker denied, delayed and deflected.

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Security Boulevard

JULY 28, 2023

The post Android Foils AirTag Stalkers and Thieves — While Apple Does Nothing appeared first on Security Boulevard. C’mon Cupertino: “Unknown Tracker Detected,” your phone screams.

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