Acropalypse (CVE-2023-21036) is a vulnerability caused by image editing tools failing to truncate images when editing has made them smaller, most often seen when images are cropped. This leaves remnants of the cropped contents written in the file after the image has finished. The remnants (written in a ‘trailer’ after the end-of-image marker) are ignored by most software when reading the image, but can be used to partially reconstruct the original image by an attacker.

Job scams are a rising form of socially engineered cybercrime. And while it’s easy to imagine the trouble they cause individuals who innocently fall for them (lost opportunities, identity theft, financial loss, and so on) this form of fraud also affects businesses.

Australia officially launched their National Anti-Scam Centre this week. With more than AUD $3.1 billion lost each year, Australians need support. With representatives from the banks, telecommunications industries and digital platforms, the intent of the center is to identify methods to disrupt all kinds of scams and reduce scam losses. While I completely support this initiative, it would be remiss of me not to highlight that the prevention of scams is perhaps as important as the cure.

The MITRE ATT&CKⓇ framework holds immense value in the realm of cybersecurity. With its comprehensive and structured approach, it serves as a powerful tool for understanding and countering complex, multi-vector cyber threats.

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Decree No. 2009-834 established ANSSI (Agence nationale de la sécurité des systèmes d’information) as the National Cybersecurity Agency of France in 2009. In 2013, Article 22 of the Military Programming Law defined ANSSI’s functions and responsibilities, giving the agency regulatory and enforcement powers. Further, ANSSI is France’s primary point of contact with the larger European Union (EU) Network and Information Systems (NIS) Directive, with Decree No.

In the realm of data security, there exists a captivating technique known as whitespace steganography. Unlike traditional methods of encryption, whitespace steganography allows for the hiding of sensitive information within whitespace characters, such as spaces, tabs, and line breaks.

June was a month full of exciting releases for Vanta, including enhanced Risk Management customization, 21 new integrations, Automated Statement of Applicability, and more. ‍ ‍

Technology has supercharged marketing. The vast data at marketers' disposal provides unparalleled insight into what customers want, why they want it, and how they use products and services. Behavioral analytics benefits businesses and consumers; it allows companies to drive sales and increase conversion rates while providing customers services tailored to their wants and needs.

It’s no secret that we’re (still) in an international cyber talent crisis, and that skilled workers are in high demand. We conducted research into the top ten highest paying jobs in cybersecurity to find out just what kind of opportunities awaited those who entered the field. Here are the types of jobs companies are willing to pay (the most) for and what they entail for those looking to upskill, reskill, or make the transition into a cyber-focused career.