Jump to Tutorial Ubuntu, a popular Linux distribution, is known for its robust security features. There is always space for improvement once you install a fresh operating system, so in this article, we will guide you through the advanced techniques and features to enhance the security of the latest Ubuntu 24.04 version. There are multiple layers of security that Ubuntu offers out of the box, but we can implement additional steps that can further protect your system from threats.

Trustwave is proud to announce that it has signed the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Secure by Design Pledge, joining more than 150 other leading enterprise software manufacturers in committing to building stronger security features directly into our products.

Cyberespionage groups are increasingly using ransomware not just for financial gain but also as a tactic to complicate attack attribution, distract defenders, or serve as a secondary objective to data theft. A recent report highlights the activities of ChamelGang, a suspected Chinese advanced persistent threat (APT) group, which uses the CatB ransomware strain to target high-profile organizations globally.

If you lose a Jira project it can seem like a terrifying experience, but there are ways to restore those deleted projects. Whether it’s an unintentional or purposeful deletion that has to be reversed, if you understand Jira’s restore functionality and the value of backup solutions, it may save a lot of your time, money, and work.

If your device suddenly behaves like a re-animated zombie, it might be under a botnet attack. Botnet attacks, also known as zombie armies, involve hijacking internet-connected devices infected with malware, controlled remotely by a single hacker. These attacks can reach immense scales, as demonstrated by an incident where 1.5 million connected cameras were exploited to overwhelm and take down a journalist’s website.

Polyfill.js is a Javascript library that helps old browsers run new modern features which these old browsers do not support natively. The library is popular among developers for helping them offer consistent user experience regardless of the browser environment the user is using. In February 2024, a Chinese company bought the domain polyfill.io and the Github account associated with it. Since then, they’ve been serving malware via cdn.polyfill.io as pointed by the team at Sansec.

In today's interconnected business landscape, Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM), sometimes called vendor risk management (VRM), is a critical cybersecurity strategy for organizations aiming to safeguard their operations and reputation. With most companies increasing their reliance on external vendors and service providers, managing and mitigating risks associated with these third-party relationships is paramount.

A high-severity security flaw in Progress Software's MOVEit Transfer platform is being exploited in the wild just hours after its disclosure. This vulnerability, identified as CVE-2024-5806, allows attackers to bypass authentication mechanisms and pose as any valid user, thereby gaining access to sensitive files.

In the past, we’ve written a lot about FedRAMP certification and the way the Ignyte platform can help you with record-keeping and the overall process. We’ve largely glossed over the role that the third-party assessment organization plays, hand-waving it as a relationship you build between your chosen 3PAO and your own organization. As a certified 3PAO, however, we do have a unique insight into this process.

Data anonymization is transforming data to prevent the identification of individuals while conserving the data's utility. This technique is crucial for protecting sensitive information, securing compliance with privacy regulations, and upholding user trust. In the context of LLMs, anonymization is essential to protect the vast amounts of personal data these models often process, ensuring they can be utilized without compromising individual privacy.