At the beginning of June 2024, Bitsight TRACE started analyzing a new CISA KEV vulnerability that had just come out, with the goal of creating a detection capability that could be implemented on an Internet-wide scale.

In our increasingly digital world, your laptop is more than just a device — it's a vault of memories, a workspace and a lifeline to your personal and professional life. Imagine losing years of photos, critical work documents or important research in an instant. This nightmare scenario is precisely why laptop backup software isn't just a luxury — it's an absolute necessity.

Application Programming Interface (API) vulnerabilities are security weaknesses in an API’s code that cybercriminals can exploit. These vulnerabilities can lead to data breaches and unauthorized system access. Common API vulnerabilities include inadequate authentication and authorization, excessive data exposure and insufficient data encryption. Continue reading to learn about the common risks associated with APIs, along with practical methods and solutions to prevent these vulnerabilities.

Imagine this: It's a typical Wednesday evening. You're scrolling through your photos, reminiscing about a recent vacation. Suddenly, your screen freezes. A message appears: “Your files are encrypted. Pay $5,000 in Bitcoin or lose everything forever.” This isn't a scene from a cyber thriller. It's the terrifying reality thousands of people face every single day.

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 has been directly plucked from OSS solutions,. Cost-efficiency, flexibility, and expansive development community make OSS an attractive option for many organizations looking to innovate while managing budgets.

A core product tenet at TrustCloud is delivering a “Joyfully Crafted” user experience for our users. As we wrap up 2024, the TrustCloud product and UX team went through all the user feedback we received this year, and identified some key “quality of life” improvements to make the day-to-day experience for our users more approachable. We’re excited to share these updates with you.

While Artifactory tokens aren't the most common leaked secrets, GitGuardian's research reveals their critical nature in corporate environments. Recent investigations across major industries show how these tokens frequently expose sensitive resources through build configurations and DevOps code.

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 the old adage goes, fail to prepare, prepare to fail. The NERC CIP preparation process is best managed using an automated solution like Fortra’s Tripwire Enterprise or Tripwire State Analyzer.