In the early part of 2024, the Center for Internet Security (CIS) released the latest version of the well-respected Critical Security Controls (CSC). The new version, 8.1, adds contours to the prior versions, making it more comprehensive and timely in…
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Identifying and Responding to Investment Scams
Investment scams are a growing problem. Modern cybercriminals are increasingly using this technique to swindle money out of unsuspecting victims. It’s easy to understand why: investment scams are remarkably effective. Research from Barclays even found that they accounted for a…
Industry Optimism Grows as TSA Proposes Balanced Cybersecurity Measures
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has proposed new rules requiring those under its jurisdiction to follow specific cyber risk management (CRM) requirements, report cybersecurity incidents in a certain timeframe, and address physical security concerns. This is positive news for the…
Best Practices for Securing Your SaaS Environment
Can you imagine a modern working world without Software-as-a-Service ( SaaS) applications? Productivity, communication, and project management solutions have transformed the modern workplace, enabling hybrid and remote working, helping to cut costs, and offering unprecedented opportunities for collaboration and innovation.…
New Law Could Mean Prison for Reporting Data Leaks
The Turkish government is proposing a controversial new cybersecurity law that could make it a criminal act to report on data breaches. The new legislation proposes penalties for various cybersecurity-related offences. But they key one which has people concerned is…
Understanding Microsoft’s CVSS v3.1 Ratings and Severity Scores
Recently, I looked at Microsoft’s assigned CVSS v3.1 scores for Patch Tuesday vulnerabilities alongside the Microsoft assigned severity ratings. I wanted to revisit these numbers and see just how closely CVSS aligns with Microsoft’s opinion of severity. Disclaimer: I’m aware…
CIS Control 05: Account Management
Knowing who has credentials, how those credentials are granted, and how they are being used is the foundation of any secure environment. It begins with user accounts and the credentials they use. Maintaining a thorough inventory of all accounts and…
From Alerts to Action: How AI Empowers SOC Analysts to Make Better Decisions
Security Operations Center ( SOC) analysts have it rough. Modern security tools generate an extraordinary number of alerts, attackers are more sophisticated than ever, and IT infrastructures are unprecedentedly complex. As a result, analysts are overwhelmed with workload and alerts,…
Helping the Energy Sector Navigate NERC Complexities
The energy sector is the cornerstone of modern infrastructure, powering essential services and supporting the daily operations of economies worldwide. However, it also faces unique cybersecurity challenges, particularly in complying with the North American Electric Reliability Corporation’s Critical Infrastructure Protection…
NASA’s Cybersecurity Initiative: What Spacecraft Manufacturers Need to Know
NASA is about to introduce new requirements for its contractors. These requirements will dramatically improve the cybersecurity of spacecraft and the US’ resilience to cyber threats. But what do these requirements mean for spacecraft manufacturers? What challenges will they face?…
Medusa Ransomware: What You Need To Know
What is the Medusa ransomware? Medusa is a ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) platform that first came to prominence in 2023. The ransomware impacts organisations running Windows, predominantly exploiting vulnerable and unpatched systems and hijacking accounts through initial access brokers. Initial access brokers?…
CIS Control 06: Access Control Management
CIS Control 6 merges some aspects of CIS Control 4 (admin privileges) and CIS Control 14 (access on a need-to-know basis) into a single access control management group. Access control management is a critical component in maintaining information and system…
Think You Know Tripwire? Think Again
Fortra’s Tripwire has always been widely known as a File Integrity Monitoring (FIM) solution, and a very good one at that. The good news is that it still is – only when you look closely, it’s a lot more. And…
Managing Security and Compliance in a Remote Work Environment
Remote work isn’t just a temporary trend anymore; it has become a permanent fixture. What began as a quick response during the pandemic has evolved into the new normal for businesses worldwide. In America, 20% of people now work from…
VERT Threat Alert: January 2025 Patch Tuesday Analysis
Today’s VERT Alert addresses Microsoft’s January 2025 Security Updates. VERT is actively working on coverage for these vulnerabilities and expects to ship ASPL-1139 as soon as coverage is completed. In-The-Wild & Disclosed CVEs CVE-2025-21333 The first of three Hyper-V vulnerabilities…
The $55 Billion Wake-Up Call: Cybersecurity Challenges Facing UK Businesses
Organizations of all types must consider and prioritize cybersecurity in order to protect against a wide range of attacks and prevent potentially catastrophic consequences. With the evolution of the threat landscape and most businesses relying more and more on technological…
What Is Vulnerability Management?
Enterprise networks frequently experience changes in endpoint devices, software, and files, which can introduce risk to the organization. To mitigate this, companies can implement foundational security controls like file integrity monitoring (FIM), which tracks changes to essential files and helps…
Tripwire Patch Priority Index for December 2024
Tripwire’s December 2024 Patch Priority Index (PPI) brings together important vulnerabilities for Microsoft and Adobe. First on the list is a notice about Windows Common Log File System Driver (CLFS). CVE-2024-49138 impacts Windows CLFS, which Microsoft released a patch for…
Space Bears Ransomware: What You Need To Know
What is Space Bears? Space Bear is a relatively new ransomware group that first appeared on the radar in April 2024. The gang, which is aligned to the Phobos ransomware-as-a-service group, steals sensitive data from organisations, encrypts victims’ computer systems,…
Cyber Threats Rising: US Critical Infrastructure Under Increasing Attack in 2025
As we enter 2025, the frequency and sophistication of cyberattacks on critical national infrastructure (CNI) in the US are rising at an alarming rate. These attacks target the foundational systems that support everything from energy and water to transportation and…
Tripwire Enterprise Integration Framework (TEIF) Is Thriving. Here’s How You Can Benefit
In a team environment, it’s all about playing nice with others. The same could be said of your technology team (or stack), and its various components. The problem of disparate, complex systems – each coming from disparate, complex places –…
CIS Control 07: Continuous Vulnerability Management
When it comes to cybersecurity, vulnerability management is one of the older technologies that still play a critical role in securing our assets. It is often overlooked, disregarded, or considered only for checkbox compliance needs, but a proper vulnerability management…
The Overlooked Risks of Open-Source Software in Industrial Security
Open-source software (OSS) has become an indispensable component in many industrial environments. Just last year, 95% of companies said they increased or maintained their use of OSS. According to the Linux Foundation, 70-80% of all code in any modern solution…
The 7 Stages NERC CIP Audit Preparation
Maintaining compliance with the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) standards is a complex process that can put significant strain on security and compliance teams. Easing this strain and ensuring compliance relies on effective preparation. As…
Why Configurations Are the Wrong Thing to Get Wrong
So many times, we look beyond the mark. With our feeds constantly inundated with headline-grabbing news about AI-generated threats, nation states upping their cybercrime game, and sophisticated new forms of malware, we can be tempted to think that the bulk…
Configurations Mega Blog: Why Configurations Are the Wrong Thing to Get Wrong
So many times, we look beyond the mark. With our feeds constantly inundated with headline-grabbing news about AI-generated threats, nation states upping their cybercrime game, and sophisticated new forms of malware, we can be tempted to think that the bulk…
Understanding AI in Network Security
Cyber threats are more sophisticated, pervasive, and frequent than ever before. As a result, traditional methods for network security are becoming obsolete. These solutions simply cannot handle the extraordinary scale and complexity of network traffic inherent in modern IT environments.…
Advice for Exponential Organizations: Intersecting Agile and Incident Response
While Exponential Organizations (ExOs) are transforming industries beyond the tech space, that doesn’t mean that they are not susceptible to an increasing number of cyber threats. As ExOs harness innovative and cutting-edge technologies to drive transformative growth, the ability to…
What’s Next for Cybersecurity in 2025 and Beyond? Fortra Experts Weigh In
We are fast approaching the end of (another) turbulent year for cybersecurity. Looking back, it’s hard to believe that so much can happen in such a short time. As we finish up our work for the year, head home to…
The Future of AI Regulation: Balancing Innovation and Safety in Silicon Valley
A Divisive Veto: California Rejects AI Safety Bill SB 1047 California Governor Gavin Newsom’s recent veto of SB 1047, a proposed AI safety bill, has sparked a hot debate on the balance between innovation and regulation in the artificial intelligence…
Understanding Data Leaks: Causes, Consequences, and Prevention Strategies
Imagine a seemingly minor misconfiguration in your cloud storage or an employee accidentally emailing a sensitive file to the wrong person. These incidents might seem trivial, but they can quickly snowball into a massive data breach, causing financial consequences. This…
The State of Security in 2024: The Fortra Experts Take a Look
At Fortra, we like to encourage a collaborative environment. One of the ways we bring our community together is through our Transformer meetups which aim to provide a positive, energizing, and fun hub for all Fortra employees to learn how…
4 Security Controls Keeping Up with the Evolution of IT Environments
The rapid adoption of cloud technology in the past few years has transformed IT environments, enabling unprecedented opportunities for flexibility, scalability, and collaboration. However, this transformation has introduced a potentially dangerous level of complexity into these environments – recent research…
Silent Heists: The Danger of Insider Threats
When thinking about cybersecurity, we envision malicious actors working in dark basements, honing their tools to invent cunning new ways to breach our defenses. While this is a clear and present danger, it’s also important to understand that another hazard…
CIS Control 08: Audit Log Management
Audit logs provide a rich source of data critical to preventing, detecting, understanding, and minimizing the impact of network or data compromise in a timely manner. Collection logs and regular reviews are useful for identifying baselines, establishing operational trends, and…
Managing NERC CIP Patching Process With Tripwire Enterprise and Tripwire State Analyzer
One of the hardest parts of managing an organization’s cybersecurity is patch management. Just as one patch cycle is completed, another set of patches are released. When compounded with the highly regulated energy industry, governed by the NERC CIP Standards,…
London’s CNI is Under Threat
London is one of the smartest and most interconnected cities in the world. Digital infrastructure plays a role in almost every facet of society, streamlining public transport, improving healthcare provision, boosting sustainability, and more. However, this reliance on technology has…
How the Cyber Essentials Certification Can Help Your Business
Cybersecurity is a vital concern for organisations, but many security strategies fall short: recent research shows that 44% of UK companies are lacking in basic cybersecurity skills. The consequences of poor security go far beyond the direct impacts of cyberattacks,…
The Top 10 State of Security Blog Posts From 2024
As we approach the end of another exciting year in the world of cybersecurity, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the stories, insights, and guidance that resonated most with our readers. 2024 brought new challenges and opportunities with the…
What’s the Difference Between DSPM, CSPM, and CIEM?
DSPM, CSPM, and CIEM are more than just a mouthful of acronyms. They are some of today’s most sophisticated tools for managing data security in the cloud. While they are all distinct entities and go about protecting data in different…
Digital Threats, Real Losses: Cyber Risks to Retail Operations
The success of retailers depends on being able to offer consumers what they want. That means, for example, stocking Halloween costumes in October, turkeys in November, and Christmas decorations in December. Cybercriminals are all too aware of this fact and…
27 DDoS-For-Hire Services Disrupted In Run-Up To Holiday Season
In a co-ordinated international effort, the law enforcement agencies of 15 countries have made the holiday season a little less stressful for companies and consumers – by seizing control of some of the internet’s most popular DDoS-for-hire services. Operation PowerOFF…
CIS Control 09: Email and Web Browser Protections
Web browsers and email clients are used to interact with external and internal assets. Both applications can be used as a point of entry within an organization. Users of these applications can be manipulated using social engineering attacks. A successful…
VERT Threat Alert: December 2024 Patch Tuesday Analysis
Today’s VERT Alert addresses Microsoft’s December 2024 Security Updates. VERT is actively working on coverage for these vulnerabilities and expects to ship ASPL-1136 as soon as coverage is completed. In-The-Wild & Disclosed CVEs CVE-2024-49138 The only vulnerability that has been…
3AM Ransomware: What You Need To Know
What is 3AM? 3AM (also known as ThreeAM) is a ransomware group that first emerged in late 2023. Like other ransomware threats, 3AM exfiltrates victims’ data (threatening to release it publicly unless a ransom is paid) and encrypts the copies…
Maximizing Security Data in Splunk with Tripwire’s New App
In today’s data-driven world, collecting information is just the beginning. The real value lies in transforming raw data into actionable insights that drive decisions. For enterprise security, this means making data not only accessible but also organized, relevant, and easy…
Understanding the EU Cyber Resilience Act: A New Era for Digital Product Security
Cyber resilience is a constant topic of concern in technology and cybersecurity, as it approaches security from the standpoint of assuming that attacks are inevitable rather than solely attempting to prevent them. Layered cybersecurity is crucial to ensure comprehensive defense…
8 Emerging Cybersecurity Scams And Their Implications For The Future
Technological advances usually lead to a brighter future. While that may be true, these developments could also be used to refine and increase cybersecurity scams. Attackers do not care about who they target as long as they get people’s and…
Steps for Successful Vulnerability Management: Lessons from the Pitch
When I was younger, I played a variety of team sports and enjoyed competing against opponents with my teammates. Winning was always a matter of applying sound tactics and strategy, attacking and defending well and using a blend of skill,…
Money-Laundering Network Linked To Drugs and Ransomware Disrupted
The UK’s National Crime Agency (NCA) has revealed details of Operation Destabilise, a years-long international law enforcement investigation into a giant Russian money laundering enterprise that handled billions of dollars for drug traffickers and ransomware gangs worldwide. The multi-billion dollar…
CIS Control 10: Malware Defenses
With the continuing rise of ransomware, malware defenses are more critical than ever before with regard to securing the enterprise. Anti-Malware technologies have become an afterthought in many organizations, a technology that they’ve always had, always used, and never really…
Tripwire Patch Priority Index for November 2024
Tripwire’s November 2024 Patch Priority Index (PPI) brings together important vulnerabilities for Microsoft and Google Chromium. First on the list are patches for Microsoft Edge, Excel, and Word that resolve remote code execution and security feature bypass vulnerabilities. Next are…
Tech Support Scams Exploit Google Ads to Target Users
It’s not a new technique, but that doesn’t mean that cybercriminals cannot make rich rewards from SEO poisoning. SEO poisoning is the dark art of manipulating search engines to ensure that malware-laced adverts and dangerous websites appear high on users’…
ShrinkLocker Ransomware: What You Need To Know
What is ShrinkLocker? ShrinkLocker is a family of ransomware that encrypts an organisation’s data and demands a ransom payment in order to restore access to their files. It was first identified by security researchers in May 2024, after attacks were…
Exploring the Security Risks of VR and AR
In an era where innovative technologies are emerging left, right, and center, two of the most influential in recent years are experiencing exponential growth. Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) are immersive technologies that have now firmly integrated into…
The Rising Cost of Cybersecurity: How Companies Can Effectively Communicate the Value of Protection
Data shows that financial motivation is a huge incentive for threat actors, which explains the rising prevalence of ransomware and other extortion breaches in the corporate world. In 2023 alone, business email compromise (BEC) complaints received by the FBI amounted…
CIS Control 13: Network Monitoring and Defense
Networks form a critical core for our modern-day society and businesses. People, processes, and technologies should be in place for monitoring, detecting, logging, and preventing malicious activities that occur when an enterprise experiences an attack within or against their networks.…
VERT Threat Alert: November 2024 Patch Tuesday Analysis
Today’s VERT Alert addresses Microsoft’s November 2024 Security Updates. VERT is actively working on coverage for these vulnerabilities and expects to ship ASPL-1132 as soon as coverage is completed. In-The-Wild & Disclosed CVEs CVE-2024-43451 A vulnerability that allows for NTLMv2…
IT Security Terms: Regulations, Standards, Controls, Frameworks, and Policies – Where to Start!?
When tasked with the IT security of an organization, it can be easy to get bogged down in particulars and definitions and lose heart before you’ve even begun. With a plethora of terms to learn, details to secure, and moving…
Winter Fuel Payment Scam Targets UK Citizens Via SMS
Scammers have leapt at the opportunity to exploit vulnerable UK residents by sending bogus messages telling them they need to take action to receive help with their winter heating bills. In July, the UK’s new Labour Government announced that it…
Creating a Real-Time USB Monitoring Rule for Enhanced Security and Compliance
In today’s cybersecurity landscape, controlling access to USB drives is critical, particularly for organizations looking to maintain compliance with regulations like NERC CIP and bolster their security posture. Unauthorized USB usage poses significant risks, from data exfiltration to malware injection.…
A Snapshot of Cyber Threats: Highlights from the ENISA Threat Landscape 2024 Report
Understanding the threats we face is crucial to protecting against them. Industry research and reports are invaluable to this understanding, providing insights to inform mitigation efforts. Few cybersecurity reports are as valuable or comprehensive as the annual ENISA Threat Landscape…
CIS Control 14: Security Awareness and Skill Training
Users who do not have the appropriate security awareness training are considered a weak link in the security of an enterprise. These untrained users are easier to exploit than finding a flaw or vulnerability in the equipment that an enterprise…
How to Integrate FIM with SOAR Platforms
File Integrity Monitoring ( FIM) is a key intelligence and audit tool in an advanced security portfolio. While it is a logical component to integrate into your Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response ( SOAR) tooling, it’s important to consider your…
Real Estate Fraud is Running Rampant in the US
Real Estate Fraud is Running Rampant in the US Real estate is an area ripe for fraud and scams: transactions usually involve large sums of money, convoluted paperwork, and messaging back and forth. Criminals can use a wide variety of…
Tripwire Patch Priority Index for October 2024
Tripwire’s October 2024 Patch Priority Index (PPI) brings together important vulnerabilities for Microsoft. First on the list are patches for Microsoft Edge, Office, Excel, and Visio that resolve remote code execution, elevation of privilege, and spoofing vulnerabilities. Next are patches…
Strategies for Implementing Effective Threat Detection in IIoT
The industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is growing rapidly. While that’s good news for businesses in terms of productivity and cost savings, these devices carry unique cybersecurity risks that demand attention. Amid such rising concerns, IIoT threat detection is a…
What Is the ISA/IEC 62443 Framework?
Cybersecurity threats to manufacturing and process plants come from a wide range of attack vectors, including supply chain, logistics, enterprise computing, remote connections, operator stations, programmable logic controllers, distributed control systems (DCSs), smart sensors, and new smart devices. Internet of…
Fraudsters Exploit US General Election Fever, FBI Warns
As the United States of America enters the final days of the race for the White House, the FBI has warned that fraudsters are using the presidential election campaign to scam citizens out of their savings and personal data. According…
Understanding SOX Requirements for IT and Cybersecurity Auditors
The Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) is a United States federal law that aims to enhance corporate transparency and accountability. Signed into law on July 30th, 2002, the Act came in response to a slew of major corporate accounting scandals, including those…
What’s New with the TSA’s Oil and Gas Security Directives?
In recent years, the security of the United States’ critical infrastructure has become a pressing concern, particularly in the oil and gas sector, due to its pivotal role in the nation’s economy and energy supply. Recognizing this, the Transportation Security…
CIS Control 15: Service Provider Management
Enterprises today rely on partners and vendors to help manage their data. Some companies depend on third-party infrastructure for day-to-day operations, so understanding the regulations and protection standards that a service provider is promising to uphold is very important. Key…
Why Security Configuration Management (SCM) Matters
Security configuration management (SCM) is all about making sure your security systems do what you think they’re doing. In tennis, there is something called an unforced error. This is when a player loses points for a mistake they made themselves,…
5 Things to Learn About COBIT
You can’t do large-scale business in 2024 without having a successful, well-run IT infrastructure. Arguably, it’s difficult to do any sort of business well (large or small) without tuning your IT capabilities to your business objectives. This allows them to…
NotLockBit: Ransomware Discovery Serves As Wake-Up Call For Mac Users
Historically, Mac users haven’t had to worry about malware as much as their Windows-using cousins. Although malware targeting Apple devices actually predates viruses written for PCs, and there have been some families of malware that have presented a significant threat…
Defending Against Ransom DDoS Attacks
DDoS attacks have become an annoyance most companies assume they may have to deal with at some point. While frustrating, minor website disruptions from small-scale hacktivist campaigns rarely create substantial business impacts. However, a particularly insidious DDoS spinoff has emerged…
CIS Control 16 Application Software Security
The way in which we interact with applications has changed dramatically over the years. Enterprises use applications in day-to-day operations to manage their most sensitive data and control access to system resources. Instead of traversing a labyrinth of networks and…
Defending Against Ransom DDoS Attacks
DDoS attacks have become an annoyance most companies assume they may have to deal with at some point. While frustrating, minor website disruptions from small-scale hacktivist campaigns rarely create substantial business impacts. However, a particularly insidious DDoS spinoff has emerged…
CIS Control 16 Application Software Security
The way in which we interact with applications has changed dramatically over the years. Enterprises use applications in day-to-day operations to manage their most sensitive data and control access to system resources. Instead of traversing a labyrinth of networks and…
The Past, Present, and Future of File Integrity Monitoring
Also known as change monitoring, File Integrity Monitoring ( FIM) solutions monitor and detect file changes that could indicate a cyberattack. They determine if and when files change, who changed them, and what can be done to restore files if…
Preventing Breaches Using Indicators of Compromise
The story of cybersecurity involves bad actors and security professionals constantly trying to thwart each other, often using newer and more advanced measures in an attempt to outdo each other. In recent years, especially, cybercriminals have evolved to include sophisticated…
Cybersecurity at Ports Gets a Boost with New Bipartisan Bill
Cybersecurity’s role in geopolitics is growing more significant by the day. In a world of increasingly sophisticated cyber threats, governments worldwide are recognizing the impact digital attacks can have on national security, trade, and infrastructure. This has never been more…
Glimmer Of Good News On The Ransomware Front As Encryption Rates Plummet
No-one would be bold enough to say that the ransomware problem is receding, but a newly-published report by Microsoft does deliver a slither of encouraging news amongst the gloom. And boy do we need some good news – amid reports…
The Importance of Layered Cybersecurity Solutions
The threat of cyberattacks is at an all-time high. In fact, research shows that worldwide cybercrime costs are anticipated to reach $10.5 trillion annually by 2025. Cybercriminals threaten all, as 43% of cyberattacks target small enterprises. The rise of these…
CIS Control 17: Incident Response Management
We all know that it is a question of when you will be compromised and not if you will be compromised. It is unavoidable. The goal of CIS Control 17 is to ensure that you are set up for success…
Five Challenges of National Information Assurance and How to Overcome Them
The National Information Assurance (NIA) Policy is a framework for offering organizations a foundation for information security management. It was designed and developed to aid organizations with the necessary steps to ensure information security, from assessing and classifying risk to…
Australia Considers Mandatory Reporting of Ransom Payments
New legislation is on the horizon in Australia that is set to change the way businesses deal with ransomware attacks. This law, not unlike the Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act ( CIRCIA) in the US, aims to improve…
Advanced Tips for Leveraging the NIST Cybersecurity Framework for Compliance
Depending on the industry, location, and business operations of your organization, you may have any number of cybersecurity regulations to comply with. Keeping track of each law that affects your organization and the various requirements associated with them can be…
Analyzing the Latest APWG Phishing Activity Trends Report: Key Findings and Insights
In the second quarter of 2024, 877,536 phishing attacks were reported, a marked decrease from the 963,994 attacks reported in the first quarter of the same year. However, this might not be a reason to celebrate just yet, as this…
The Role of the NIST CSF in Cyber Resilience
Resilience is one of the hottest topics of the moment, but for good reason. For most organizations, suffering a cyberattack is a matter of when, not if. Attackers are, lamentably, always one step ahead of defenders and, as such, responding…
CIS Control 18 Penetration Testing
Penetration testing is something that more companies and organizations should be considering as a necessary expense. I say this because, over the years, the cost of data breaches and other forms of malicious intrusions and disruptions are getting costlier. Per…
VERT Threat Alert: October 2024 Patch Tuesday Analysis
Today’s VERT Alert addresses Microsoft’s October 2024 Security Updates. VERT is actively working on coverage for these vulnerabilities and expects to ship ASPL-1127 as soon as coverage is completed. In-The-Wild & Disclosed CVEs CVE-2024-43573 A vulnerability in the Windows MSHTML…
Nearly Half of UK Companies Are Missing Essential Cybersecurity Skills
Cybersecurity skill gaps and shortages are often cited as a major reason that many organizations fail to implement effective security tools and practices. The UK’s Department for Science, Innovation, and Technology (DSIT) conducts an annual survey of the cybersecurity labor…
Justifying Compliance Tools Before a Breach Occurs
Breaches, be they accidental, careless, or malicious, are an inevitability for most companies. Depending on the industry, the consequences could range from something as minor as a little public embarrassment to hefty fines, lawsuits, expensive remediation actions, and loss of…
Are Your Containers Secure? Answer These 5 Questions and Find Out
What Is Container Security? Container security involves protecting containerized environments and the applications they run. As containers package applications and their dependencies, they offer consistency across different environments. However, this also raises security concerns, such as ensuring the integrity of…
Tick Tock.. Operation Cronos Arrests More LockBit Ransomware Gang Suspects
International law enforcement agencies have scored another victory against the LockBit gang, with a series of arrests and the seizure of servers used within the notorious ransomware group’s infrastructure. As Europol has detailed in a press release, international authorities have…
Major Database Security Threats and How to Prevent Them
Human nature tells us that we’ll go for the low-hanging fruit before climbing a tree. Since threat actors are (after all) human, the same applies to them. Since databases are particularly vulnerable to many lower-level attacks, they are constantly at…
Tripwire Patch Priority Index for September 2024
Tripwire’s September 2024 Patch Priority Index (PPI) brings together important vulnerabilities for Microsoft. First on the list are patches for Microsoft Excel, Visio, and Publisher that resolve remote code execution, elevation of privilege, and security feature bypass vulnerabilities. Next are…
Key Takeaways from the 2024 Crypto Crime Mid-Year Update
We’re over halfway through the year, and ChainAnalysis has released parts one and two of their 2024 Crypto Crime Mid-Year Update . The update provides valuable insight into the cryptocurrency and cybersecurity landscape, so let’s look at the key takeaways…
Monitoring Your Files for Security and Compliance
Have you ever stopped to consider all of the components that comprise a working automobile? Even a cursory examination reveals more parts than might be considered when we turn the ignition key. However, many of these components are useless when…