Security Boulevard

MARCH 24, 2025

A Cato Networks threat researcher with little coding experience was able to convince AI LLMs from DeepSeek, OpenAI, and Microsoft to bypass security guardrails and develop malware that could steal browser passwords from Google Chrome.

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IT Security Guru

MARCH 26, 2025

Thankfully, save for more rigor, some advanced data authenticity approaches and monitoring for malware injection, our tried and tested data-centric security and data privacy best practices apply. Quantum computing skills will also be crucial in the next decade, both defensively and in application.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 28, 2025

Jeffrey Bowie, the CEO of cybersecurity company Veritaco, was seen on security camera footage walking into St. Anthony Hospital in Oklahoma City last year and installing malware on an employee computer. The post Cybersecurity CEO Charged with Installing Malware on Hospital Computers appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 17, 2024

The post North Korea IT Worker Scam Brings Malware and Funds Nukes appeared first on Security Boulevard. DPRK IT WFH: Justice Department says N. Korean hackers are getting remote IT jobs, posing as Americans.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 18, 2025

The NIST Privacy Framework 1.1 Initial Public Draft also adds a new section about the risks to data privacy from artificial intelligence. Specifically, organizations can use it to ensure that organizational privacy values are reflected in the development and use of AI systems, the PFW draft reads.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 1, 2023

The post VirusTotal: Generative AI is Great at Detecting, Identifying Malware appeared first on Security Boulevard. The Google-owned organization over the past several months has integrated three AI engines – starting with Code.

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Security Boulevard

JULY 18, 2024

Malware pretending to offer a safe web-browsing experience can alter what the users sees on the requested page or direct them to another one and also allows other bad actors to run malicious codes on Windows systems using the highest level of privilege.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 24, 2024

Multiple bad actors are using the Rafel RAT malware in about 120 campaigns aimed at compromising Android devices and launching a broad array of attacks that range from stealing data and deleting files to espionage and ransomware.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Army and Navy and defense contractors like Honeywell and Boeing are infected with infostealer malware, endangering the security of the systems and threatening third-party players. The post US Military, Defense Contractors Infected with Infostealers: Hudson Rock appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 29, 2023

This global reach and control ensure effective security measures wherever your data goes. Modern Network Architecture Support FWaaS smoothly integrates with modern networks, supporting the latest tech and protocols, and expanding the definition of network security. Innovation and protection go hand in hand.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 21, 2025

Top Cybersecurity Companies Compared Vendor # of eSecurity Planet Top Product Lists Market Capitalization (2025) Overall Gartner Peer Insights Score Overall Glassdoor Score Palo Alto: Best Protection Against Network, Endpoint and Remote Asset Attack 14 $121.40 Fortinet: Best for Network Security Perimeter Protection 15 $74.33

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 13, 2024

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.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 13, 2021

Cisco’s roots are in networking but by necessity it has expanded into security and storage. Over the years, it has built up a wide range of security products, including firewalls, intrusion prevention systems (IPS), UTM, malware protection and cloud protection. Network security. Network security.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 25, 2024

The post 100 MILLION Americans in UnitedHealth PII Breach appeared first on Security Boulevard. Not cute: $UNH’s Change Healthcare unit paid a big ransom—its IT was as weak as a kitten.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 24, 2024

A threat group that’s been around since last year and was first identified earlier this month is using three high-profile information stealers in a wide-ranging campaign to harvest credentials, financial information, and cryptocurrency wallets from targets around the world who were downloading the malware that masqueraded as movie files.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Organizations say generative AI is fueling a surge of more sophisticated cyberattacks and that they feel unprepared for the onslaught, but a Keeper Security survey found they are investing more in such foundational protections as data encryption and employee awareness training.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

The post Schneider Electric Confirms Ransom Hack — Hellcat Demands French Bread as ‘Joke’ appeared first on Security Boulevard. That’s a lot of pain: $125,000 ransom seems small—but why do the scrotes want it paid in baguettes?

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 3, 2025

The post App Stores OKed VPNs Run by China PLA appeared first on Security Boulevard. Bad Apple: Chinese firm banned by the U.S. is the shady entity behind a clutch of free VPN appswith over a million downloads.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Microsoft Defender (previously called Windows Defender) and McAfee are device security solutions designed to protect devices from viruses, malware, and security threats. McAfee benefits organizations wanting features like social media privacy, personal data monitoring, and scans of old internet accounts.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Despite all the advances in cybersecurity, email remains the starting point for the vast majority of cyberattacks, as phishing, malware and social engineering remain effective attack techniques. That makes email security software a worthwhile investment for organizations of all sizes. The Complete Protect plan, which costs $6.00

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Xi knows if youve been bad or good: iPhone app sends unencrypted data to Chinaand Android app appears even worse. The post Chinese DeepSeek AI App: FULL of Security Holes Say Researchers appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

If you’re looking to protect your entire home network, learn more about overall network security. McAfee Overview Better for Privacy & Data Cleanup Features Overall Rating: 3.8/5 5 McAfee Total Protection is a set of five consumer security plans that include antivirus, web protection, and safety scores.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 8, 2025

The data of more than 8,500 customers were exposed during an attack on the Green Bay Packers online retail website in which the hackers were able to bypass security measure and install malicious code, steal customers' names, addresses, and credit card information.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 11, 2022

Their tools can now recognize when one strain of malware has lost its virulence and suggest adjustments to improve results. The risk engine combines telemetry, analytics, and behavioral modeling into a unified risk core that helps security teams prioritize investigation and response actions. Key Differentiators.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 16, 2024

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.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

A combination of techniques and tools are used to thoroughly investigate and analyze incidents and indicators of compromise (IoC) with the goal of preventing or mitigating damage caused by network security attacks. Threat hunting teams are often composed of analysts from SOC teams or similarly qualified security pros.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 16, 2025

The post MITRE Crisis: CVE Cash Ends TODAY CISA says No Lapse appeared first on Security Boulevard. These are interesting times: U.S. government funding for the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures program expires April 16.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Cloud security not only facilitates compliance with these requirements but also establishes a systematic framework for overseeing and auditing data access and usage. Cyber Threat Mitigations There are many cyber threats that can compromise millions of data, ranging from hacking and phishing to malware attacks.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Dumb Design + Crud Code = Privacy Panic: Its been SEVEN MONTHS, but Tims crew is yet to fix the bugs. The post Apple Lets Stalkers Find YOU nRootTag Team Breaks AirTag Crypto appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 8, 2025

The post SMBs Know Theyre At Risk, but Most Arent Embracing AI appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Common types of log sources include: Endpoint logs are logs from devices such as PCs, laptops, and smartphones that aid in the monitoring of user activity, the detection of malware , and the adherence to business standards. Data Privacy Concerns: Logs can contain sensitive data and personally identifiable information (PII).

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Flash drive sharing malware escapes Україна. The post ‘LitterDrifter’ Russian USB Worm Leaks from Ukraine War Zone appeared first on Security Boulevard. FSB APT USB VBS LNK DLL: WTH? Gamaredon fingered as perps.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 23, 2025

Bacon Redux: Pig butchering and other serious scams still thriving, despite crackdowns in Dubai and Myanmar The post Asian Scam Farms: Industrial Scale, Warns UN Report appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 21, 2018

We foresee regulations expanding beyond authentication and data privacy, and into more detailed requirements of network security and visibility into device bills of materials. These actions will increase the requirements, from security recommendations to actual mandates, that vendors must comply with.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 24, 2024

Outbound rules restrict the traffic of users within your network, preventing them from accessing certain external systems, websites, or networks deemed unsafe. For example, a business employee on the company network might try to access a website that had previously caused a malware infection on a company computer.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 17, 2021

Deep content inspection and context analysis for visibility into how sensitive data travels. Continuous monitoring of unsanctioned applications, malware , security policies, and more. Central policy engine for controlling how users and apps access and use data. Malware detection and prevention. Censornet Features.

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SC Magazine

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

So similarly, if we were to see from our data that there is a company that has outdated browsers, they have patches that they haven’t released and they have a malware beaconing out onto the internet, that’s an indication of poor cyber hygiene. But looking from the outside might not tell the whole tale, right?

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