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How Can I Get a Job in Cybersecurity?

Lohrman on Security

The questions I am most often asked, both online and in person at conferences and other events, surround how people can break into the cybersecurity field for the first time.

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Crooks stole $375k from Premint NFT, it is one of the biggest NFT hacks ever

Security Affairs

Threat actors hacked the popular NFT platform, Premint NFT and stole 314 NFTs. The popular NFT platform, Premint NFT, was hacked, the threat actors compromised its official website and stole 314 NFTs. According to the experts from blockchain security firm CertiK, this is one of the biggest NFT hacks on record. The analysis of the experts revealed that the threat actors planted a malicious JavaScript code to premint.xyz.

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The State of Security: Malware in 2022

The State of Security

Among the many challenges businesses contend with in the global marketplace today, the 11th Allianz Risk Barometer 2022 ranks cybersecurity threats as the most important business risk. This proves beyond any doubt that enterprises are experiencing increasing threats and full-on attacks to their information technology systems. To safeguard their network systems and entire security architecture, […]… Read More.

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Is Google Search Engine leaking private data of users

CyberSecurity Insiders

Cybersecurity researchers from Palo Alto have discovered that a malware in the name of ChromeLoader is doing rounds on the internet and is being targeting multiple browsers such as Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome and such. Surprisingly, the malware is in circulation since May 2022, but was discovered recently in research conducted for new adware by Palo Alto.

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How to Avoid Pitfalls In Automation: Keep Humans In the Loop

Speaker: Erroll Amacker

Automation is transforming finance but without strong financial oversight it can introduce more risk than reward. From missed discrepancies to strained vendor relationships, accounts payable automation needs a human touch to deliver lasting value. This session is your playbook to get automation right. We’ll explore how to balance speed with control, boost decision-making through human-machine collaboration, and unlock ROI with fewer errors, stronger fraud prevention, and smoother operations.

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The Matrix messaging network now counts more than 60 million users

Bleeping Computer

The Matrix open network for decentralized communication has announced a record growth of 79% in the past 12 months, now counting more than 60 million users. [.].

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Cyber Attack forces government agencies to shut down in Albania Europe

CyberSecurity Insiders

A cyber-attack hit Albania, a region in Europe,, resulting in the shutdown and disruption of several government websites in and around the region Tirana. The Albanian National Agency for the Information Society (AKSHI) stated confirmed the news and assured that it will release more details on the incident as soon as the investigation gets concluded.

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The Pros And Cons Of Starting An eCommerce Business In 2022

SecureBlitz

Have you thought of starting an eCommerce business but aren’t sure whether it’s worth it in 2022? This post will. Read more. The post The Pros And Cons Of Starting An eCommerce Business In 2022 appeared first on SecureBlitz Cybersecurity.

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How Can I Get a Job in Cybersecurity?

Security Boulevard

The questions I am most often asked, both online and in person at conferences and other events, surround how people can break into the cybersecurity field for the first time. The post How Can I Get a Job in Cybersecurity? appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Juniper Releases Patches for Critical Flaws in Junos OS and Contrail Networking

The Hacker News

Juniper Networks has pushed security updates to address several vulnerabilities affecting multiple products, some of which could be exploited to seize control of affected systems. The most critical of the flaws affect Junos Space and Contrail Networking, with the tech company urging customers to release versions 22.1R1 and 21.4.0, respectively.

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The State of Security: Malware in 2022

Security Boulevard

Among the many challenges businesses contend with in the global marketplace today, the 11th Allianz Risk Barometer 2022 ranks cybersecurity threats as the most important business risk. This proves beyond any doubt that enterprises are experiencing increasing threats and full-on attacks to their information technology systems. To safeguard their network systems and entire security architecture, […]… Read More.

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Why Giant Content Libraries Do Nothing for Your Employees’ Cyber Resilience

Many cybersecurity awareness platforms offer massive content libraries, yet they fail to enhance employees’ cyber resilience. Without structured, engaging, and personalized training, employees struggle to retain and apply key cybersecurity principles. Phished.io explains why organizations should focus on interactive, scenario-based learning rather than overwhelming employees with excessive content.

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How scanners find vulnerabilities

Acunetix

DAST vulnerability scanners are not that different from virus scanners. In both cases, the goal of the software is to find something out of the ordinary in the target. A virus scanner scans a computer’s local resources and storage to find potentially malicious software. A. Read more. The post How scanners find vulnerabilities appeared first on Acunetix.

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BSidesSF 2022 – Justin Bui’s ‘Red Teaming macOS Environments With Hermes The Swift Messenger’

Security Boulevard

Our sincere thanks to Security BSides San Francisco for publishing their outstanding conference videos on the organization's YouTube channel. Permalink. The post BSidesSF 2022 – Justin Bui’s ‘Red Teaming macOS Environments With Hermes The Swift Messenger’ appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Skyscraper of cards

Notice Bored

Having put it off for far too long, I'm belatedly trying to catch up with some standards work in the area of R oot o f T rust, which for me meant starting with the basics, studying simple introductory articles about RoT. As far as I can tell so far, RoT is a concept - the logical basis, the foundation on which secure IT systems are built. 'Secure IT systems' covers a huge range.

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BSidesSF 2022 – Pedro Fortuna’s, Jasvir Nagra’s ‘Achieving The Web Isolation Nirvana – How Far Along Are We?’

Security Boulevard

Our sincere thanks to Security BSides San Francisco for publishing their outstanding conference videos on the organization's YouTube channel. Permalink. The post BSidesSF 2022 – Pedro Fortuna’s, Jasvir Nagra’s ‘Achieving The Web Isolation Nirvana – How Far Along Are We?’ appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Zero Trust Mandate: The Realities, Requirements and Roadmap

The DHS compliance audit clock is ticking on Zero Trust. Government agencies can no longer ignore or delay their Zero Trust initiatives. During this virtual panel discussion—featuring Kelly Fuller Gordon, Founder and CEO of RisX, Chris Wild, Zero Trust subject matter expert at Zermount, Inc., and Principal of Cybersecurity Practice at Eliassen Group, Trey Gannon—you’ll gain a detailed understanding of the Federal Zero Trust mandate, its requirements, milestones, and deadlines.

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XKCD ‘Minkowski Space’

Security Boulevard

via the comic artistry and dry wit of Randall Munroe , resident at XKCD ! Permalink. The post XKCD ‘Minkowski Space’ appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Apple Previews Lockdown Mode, Another Marriott Data Breach, Smart Contact Lenses

Security Boulevard

Apple previews Lockdown Mode which is designed for high risk individuals such as human rights workers, lawyers, politicians and journalists, hotel chain Marriott confirms another data breach, and new details on the development of smart contact lenses and what these could mean for your privacy. ** Links mentioned on the show ** Apple previews Lockdown […].