Nudge Security unveiled new SSPM (SaaS security posture management) capabilities for its SaaS security and governance platform. This enhancement creates the industry’s most comprehensive solution of its kind, combining SaaS discovery, security posture management, spend management, third-party risk, and identity governance…
From Open Networks to Zero Trust: A Paradigm Shift
The evolution of network security mirrors the broader technological landscape: a journey from simplicity to complexity, from reactive to proactive defense. In the early days of computing, networks were relatively small, isolated entities. The prevailing security model, often called the…
Docker Desktop Vulnerabilities Let Attackers Execute Remote Code
Docker has addressed critical vulnerabilities in Docker Desktop that could allow attackers to execute remote code. These vulnerabilities, identified as CVE-2024-8695 and CVE-2024-8696, highlight the ongoing risks associated with software extensions and the importance of timely updates. CVE-2024-8695: Crafted Extension…
Cybersecurity Compliance and Beyond: How Protocols Drive Innovation and Growth
In today’s digital age, cybersecurity compliance is no longer just a legal necessity or a defensive measure; it has become a catalyst for innovation and growth. The post Cybersecurity Compliance and Beyond: How Protocols Drive Innovation and Growth appeared first…
How Secure is the “Password Protection” on Your Files and Drives?
Most password protection methods use some form of encryption, but is there a clear choice between software and hardware encryption when it comes to protecting your personal or business files from theft, loss, or hacking? The post How Secure is…
20 dollars exposes a huge flaw in Internet security: Cyber Security Today for Friday the 13th September, 2024
Cyber Security Today: TfL Data Breach, Critical Vulnerabilities, and Insider Threats Join host Jim Love in ‘Cyber Security Today’ as we delve into the latest cyber security incidents and updates. Learn about Transport for London’s data breach affecting thousands of…
Mastercard acquires Cyber Threat Intelligence firm Recorded Future for $2.58 Billion
Mastercard, a leading financial institution renowned for its payment solutions, has significantly strengthened its position in the field of cybersecurity with its recent acquisition of Recorded Future, a prominent cyber threat intelligence firm. The deal, valued at $2.58 billion, is…
Is Your Business Ready for the Quantum Cybersecurity Threat?
Imagine a world where even the strongest cybersecurity defenses crumble in seconds. This isn’t a sci-fi plot; it’s a looming reality with the rise of quantum computing—a technology that could revolutionize industries and dismantle current encryption methods. Quantum computing is…
Cambodian senator sanctioned by US over alleged forced labor cyber-scam camps
Do not go on holiday to the O Smach Resort The US Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control issued sanctions on Thursday against Cambodian entrepreneur and senator Ly Yong Phat, for his “role in serious human rights…
Why Breaking into Cybersecurity Isn’t as Easy as You Think
We’re told over and over again that there are hundreds of thousands of cybersecurity vacancies in the U.S. and millions worldwide. But from what I hear, many new entrants to the application security field find it difficult to land jobs.…
New Linux Malware Campaign Exploits Oracle Weblogic to Mine Cryptocurrency
Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a new malware campaign targeting Linux environments to conduct illicit cryptocurrency mining. The activity, which specifically singles out the Oracle Weblogic server, is designed to deliver malware dubbed Hadooken, according to cloud security firm Aqua. “When…
Fortinet Confirms Data Breach Following Hacker’s Claim of 440GB Data Theft
Fortinet, a leading cybersecurity firm, has confirmed a data breach involving a third-party cloud service after a hacker, known by the alias “Fortibitch,” claimed to have stolen 440GB of data. The breach primarily affects a small number of Fortinet’s Asia-Pacific…