eSecurity Planet

JULY 10, 2024

Millions of online shoppers may be at risk after a data leak allegedly compromised customer information on Shopify, a leading e-commerce platform trusted by many businesses worldwide. Many users are likely left wondering what steps Shopify is taking to address the situation and ensure the security of their data in the future.

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Security Affairs

JULY 14, 2023

The source code for the BlackLotus UEFI bootkit has been published on GitHub and experts warn of the risks of proliferation of custom versions. Researchers from ESET discovered in March a new stealthy Unified Extensible Firmware Interface ( UEFI ) bootkit, named BlackLotus , that is able to bypass Secure Boot on Windows 11.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Categorize and summarize key findings: Including criticality, vulnerability, system, and other important findings will help clients address issues by the level of risk they pose. Some components of a pen test will be mandatory and must be present to provide value.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Examine the rationale behind present rules, considering previous security concerns and revisions. Configurations, network diagrams, and security rules should be documented for future reference and auditing. Keep an eye out for potential rule overlaps that could jeopardize efficiency or present security problems.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 10, 2021

A fresh round of updates to reflect the kind of risks and new cyber attacks organizations are dealing with appears to be in order. In September this year, the update happened as the nonprofit Open Web Application Security Project refreshed the content of the OWASP Top 10 2021 website.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

By analyzing vast amounts of data in real time, AI systems can identify potential threats and mitigate risks more efficiently than traditional methods. This allows organizations to stay ahead of cyber threats, enabling proactive defenses and reducing response times. However, the integration of AI also presents challenges.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 15, 2024

To reduce the risks caused by these vulnerabilities, affected users should apply patches, upgrade software, and strengthen security measures as soon as possible. To mitigate the risk, apply these updates immediately. CVE-2024-5910 risks admin account takeover due to authentication flaws that compromise critical data.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 30, 2021

Almost every week we see new examples of highly sophisticated organizations and enterprises falling victim to another nation-state cyberattack or other security breach. This presents problems for traditional security solutions because most approaches are based on pattern matching, using signatures of past malware or malicious actions.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Attack surface management aims to automate the process of discovering, assessing, and prioritizing vulnerabilities and third-party, digital supply chain, and cloud risks. It addresses both internal and external (EASM) risks. CAASM (cyber asset ASM) and DRPS (digital risk protection) are also related terms and elements of ASM.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 5, 2022

The purpose of a fraud score is that it’s an informational tool to assess risk. As a business, there are plenty of fraudsters online that are looking for vulnerable organizations that might have weaknesses when it comes to their security infrastructure. . . These rules are what calculate and churn out a fraud score. .

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

They enforce security measures to prevent threats and unauthorized access. Understanding the various controls, their applications, benefits, and associated risks will help you gain full, secure operations during and after cloud migration. These controls comprise physical, technical, and administrative safeguards.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 9, 2023

The critical Outlook flaw, Barnett added, presents less of a threat. but taking a risk-based approach this should be treated as a higher priority this month,” he wrote. “The CVE is only rated as Important and the CVSS v3.1 score is 7.5, Read next: What is Patch Management?

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 16, 2022

That investment requires shifting attitudes from general awareness of security, which most workers already have, to genuinely caring about it and seeing themselves as a true part of their company’s security defenses. Integrate Fogg and Pink Behavioral Theories into Security Programs. Think about password management.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Organizations must customize their security measures to the unique characteristics and shared responsibility models of the cloud service model they have selected. Access restrictions, network settings, and security group rules are all at risk of misconfiguration.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 13, 2023

However, its growth also presents significant challenges to cybersecurity, as it has the potential to render traditional cryptographic algorithms obsolete. The following sections detail the most vulnerable systems and provide recommendations on how to upgrade security defenses to withstand these emerging threats.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

However, it's imperative to know that attackers are beginning to weaponize social engineering with the help of AI, which could present an even bigger series of challenges. In turn, this has left organizations and individuals far behind in the race to secure defenses appropriately.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Physical Access Systems Cybersecurity risk management vendor OTORIO presented research on physical access systems — like keycard readers — at the 2023 Black Hat Europe conference in December. Physical access systems are designed to increase building security by requiring a badge or key fob for entry.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 13, 2022

She is an award-winning innovator with decades of experience pursuing advanced security defenses and next generation security solutions She also tells venture capitalists where to invest billions, helps non-profits pro bono, and ran DevSecOps at Intuit. jointly present on Security Metrics That Count. Shannon Lietz.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 24, 2024

Generally, when you adhere to the cloud security best practices , such as strong authentication, data encryption, and continuous monitoring, the cloud can be extremely safe. This is why you need continuous vigilance and risk management. Classify data: Categorize data according to its sensitivity, importance, and regulatory needs.

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Google Security

AUGUST 3, 2021

Linux must be designed to take proactive steps to defend itself from its own risks. So even though the features being added to newer major kernels will be missing, all the latest stable kernel fixes are present. In the face of newly discovered flaws, this leaves systems less secure than they could have been.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 7, 2024

Session layer: Manages secure sessions by utilizing authentication protocols and session management mechanisms to prevent unauthorized access. Presentation layer: Utilizes encryption and data formatting standards to ensure data confidentiality and integrity throughout processing and storage.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 30, 2024

Plan, implement, and regularly drill for potential failure using: Integrated risk management : Aligns operations goals with security risk to identify and protect the critical points of failure to limit the blast radius of potential issues.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Multi-tenant cloud environments can present greater security challenges than dedicated private cloud environments, and as with all cloud models, the customer is responsible for a good portion of that security. We’ll take a look at the risks and controls needed to secure multi-tenant cloud environments.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 29, 2024

The most significant risk for enterprises isn’t the speed at which they are applying critical patches; it comes from not applying the patches on every asset,” noted Brian Contos, CSO of Sevco Security. The lower risk arbitrary read vulnerability CVE-2023-6332 (CVSS 4.1)

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Infrastructure as a service security is a concept that assures the safety of organizations’ data, applications, and networks in the cloud. Understanding the risks, advantages, and best practices connected with IaaS security is becoming increasingly important as enterprises shift their infrastructure to the cloud.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Presentation 4. Physical Hardware network interface card (NIC) instructions NGFWs remain the only class of firewalls to filter data based on application, presentation, or session layer packet information. For each security check applied to the packet, a microsecond of delay adds on to the packet transmission speed. Transport 3.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Cyber security in banking has become the frontline defense against an ever-growing wave of digital threats. With billions of dollars and sensitive data at risk, banks are under constant pressure to stay one step ahead of cybercriminals. This drastically reduces the risk of unauthorized access.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Perform a Risk Assessment Assess your firewall hardware and software for all risks. This includes digital risks, like unpatched firmware, and physical risks, like a server room that doesn’t require keyholder access. A risk assessment includes categorizing each risk, so your teams know which to prioritize.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Additionally, as fundamental parts of this complete architecture, adherence to safe API design standards and compliance with data protection laws reinforce APIs against a variety of cyber risks. Tracking APIs helps manage potential security gaps and the risk of unauthorized entry, preventing potential points of attack.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 14, 2023

Get the Free Cybersecurity Newsletter Strengthen your organization's IT security defenses by keeping up to date on the latest cybersecurity news, solutions, and best practices. So far, Microsoft declines to address this issue, so developers should be very cautious with VS Code extensions.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 2, 2024

More sophisticated organizations can further protect identity with investments in tools such as: Application programming interface (API) security : Guards against attacks using program-to-program communication protocols. Most mistakes remain hidden risks waiting to be exploited – especially in the form of exposed vulnerabilities.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Citrix, Juniper, VMware and Cisco are just a few of the IT vendors whose products made news for security vulnerabilities in the last week. Collectively, these episodes highlight the need for comprehensive cybersecurity defenses and timely patch management for risk mitigation. out of 10 on the CVSS vulnerability scale.

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NopSec

SEPTEMBER 18, 2014

Definition of Threat Intelligence The term is actually composed of two words “threat” and “intelligence” “Threat” is the act of a person or a group of persons to make a risk become reality. Learn about NopSec’s unique approach to vulnerability risk management.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Identify possible weaknesses: Detect vulnerabilities in the cloud infrastructure to avoid security breaches. Early detection enables proactive risk management and successful mitigation techniques. Protect sensitive information: Secures essential corporate data from unauthorized access and breaches.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Features Experienced penetration testers Use of a variety of tools and techniques Risk management services Red Teaming Breach and attack simulation PTaaS Pros Comprehensive offerings High-quality services Strong reputation Cons Perhaps more expensive than the lowest-cost options, but users seem content with what they get.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 5, 2021

Breach and attack simulation (BAS) is a relatively new IT security technology that can automatically spot vulnerabilities in an organization’s cyber defenses, akin to continuous, automated penetration testing. CyCognito is committed to exposing shadow risk and bringing advanced threats into view.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 4, 2023

Even a robust IT or security department will find certain tasks or projects beyond their capabilities. But ignoring issues that you lack the time or expertise for can risk operational failure or security incidents. In smaller companies, the issues become even more profound.

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