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

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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Cisco Security

JULY 29, 2021

Risk management: Identifying and making decisions to deal with organizational risk. This pertains to managing any type of risk, from physically securing assets to patching digital vulnerabilities that exist within software. Vulnerability management: Identifying and managing risk from technical vulnerabilities.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 8, 2024

The accelerating development and expanding deployment of AI systems is creating significant security and privacy risks that aren’t being mitigated by modern solutions, according to a research paper from the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).

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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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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

AUGUST 8, 2022

From Internet of Things (IoT) devices to the cloud and hybrid work endpoints , cybersecurity spending has also grown and shifted since COVID-19 changed the way the world works. “In They believe that promoting security awareness isn’t enough; organizations must “bake security into their culture.”.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

The problem: A security problem in Apache ActiveMQ lets attackers control systems remotely, making them highly vulnerable. Even though a security fix has been available since October 25, many internet-exposed servers are still at risk, and a number of security researchers have reported ransomware attacks exploiting the vulnerability.

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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 29, 2024

The post South Korean iPhone Ban: MDM DMZ PDQ appeared first on Security Boulevard. MDM Hindered: Android phones are still OK; this is Samsung’s home, after all.

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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 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

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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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 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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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

The result will be greater control over this important vulnerability and risk management process, and a more knowledgeable and prepared security staff. Once you’ve decided to put together your own pentesting team, the first step is to create a plan that assesses your most critical assets so you can secure them.

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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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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

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. After some stops and starts, U.S.

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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

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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DDOS Security Awareness IoT Risk 144

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

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

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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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 2, 2024

appeared first on Security Boulevard. Déjà Vu: Hack of WD systems leads to My Cloud service outage. Owners unable to access files. The post Best of 2023: Western Digital Hacked: ‘My Cloud’ Data Dead (Even Local Storage!)

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Security Boulevard

JULY 7, 2023

The post Contec SolarView: Critical Bug Unpatched After 14 MONTHS appeared first on Security Boulevard. PV OT: VPN PDQ! CVSS known since May 2022—but still exploitable on 400+ net-connected OT/ICS/SCADA systems.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 14, 2023

The post Your Personal Data Sold to US Intelligence Agencies appeared first on Security Boulevard. What Price 4th Amendment? Warrant not needed if info bought from brokers.

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Social Engineering IoT Security Awareness Engineering 105

Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

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

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 28, 2022

The post OpenSSL ‘CRITICAL’ Bug — Sky Falling — Patch Hits 11/1 appeared first on Security Boulevard. OpenSSL has a new ‘critical’ bug. But it’s a secret until next month.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Eufy home security cameras and doorbells are insecure: They send your photos to the cloud without permission and serve up video across the internet without encryption. The post More Lies: Anker’s Eufy Pants on Fire — ‘No Cloud’ Cams Send to Cloud appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

The post FCC’s Got New Rules for SIM-Swap and Port-Out Fraud appeared first on Security Boulevard. Too many times: Federal Communications Commission shuts stable door after horse bolted. But chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel (pictured) was hoping it would save us.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 26, 2023

The post GDPR FAIL: US Firm ‘Profiles Half the World’ — it’s Max Schrems Again appeared first on Security Boulevard. NYOB accuses TeleSign, Proximus and BICS of misusing phone users’ private data. Reputation scoring = privacy violation?

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