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levelblue

Hijacked: How Cybercriminals Are Turning Anti-Virus Software Against You

Aug 6, 2024 By Fernando Dominguez In LevelBlue
LevelBlue Labs has identified a new evolution in the toolset of threat actors. Threat actors are hijacking legitimate anti-virus software to carry out malicious activities undetected. A new tool, named SbaProxy, has been found masquerading as legitimate anti-virus components to establish proxy connections through a command and control (C&C) server.
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splunk

LLM Security: Splunk & OWASP Top 10 for LLM-based Applications

Aug 6, 2024 By James Hodgkinson In Splunk
As a small kid, I remember watching flying monkeys, talking lions, and houses landing on evil witches in the film The Wizard of Oz and thinking how amazing it was. Once the curtain pulled back, exposing the wizard as a smart but ordinary person, I felt slightly let down. The recent explosion of AI, and more specifically, large language models (LLMs), feels similar. On the surface, they look like magic, but behind the curtain, LLMs are just complex systems created by humans.
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Forescout

Firmware Vulnerabilities Run Rampant in Cellular Routers

Aug 6, 2024 By Forescout Research - Vedere Labs In Forescout
The current state of OT/IOT security is being repainted with a new coat of risk. The shade of color? Cellular routers and the vulnerabilities within firmware. In our new report with Finite State, our joint research explores the risks organizations face within the software supply chains of OT/IoT routers. Hardware has firmware – operational software – within its memory components.
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fireblocks

Creating an efficient and robust withdrawal system for crypto assets

Aug 6, 2024 By Fireblocks In Fireblocks
In any retail-facing crypto business, the withdrawal process is one of the most critical and active functions. Users rely on it to move their funds swiftly and securely, whether they’re making a purchase, sending money to a friend, or transferring assets to another account. When users deposit money into your crypto application, they expect to access and withdraw their funds easily whenever they need them.
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securitysenses

Guide to Using Music Finder Apps

Aug 6, 2024 By SecuritySenses In SecuritySenses
Whether it's a catchy tune you heard in a coffee shop or a memorable soundtrack from a movie, finding that elusive song can now be a breeze with music finder apps. Perfect for anyone aged 15 to 60, these apps have revolutionized the way we identify and interact with music, making every song discoverable at the touch of a button. This comprehensive guide will explore the best music finder apps available, detail how they work, and offer practical tips on making the most of these innovative tools.
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Arctic Wolf

Top Identity Threats Your Organization Faces

Aug 5, 2024 By Arctic Wolf In Arctic Wolf
Two major organizations breached in 2023 — MGM Resorts and 23andMe — have one part of their hacks in common: identity. Initial access in the 23andMe breach came from credential stuffing, and it was a lack of access control that allowed the threat actors to move deeper into the organization, ultimately exfiltrating data from millions of user accounts.
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vista infosec

What is the Most Frustrating Experience in SOC 2 Audit and Attestation?

Aug 5, 2024 By Ronak Patel In VISTA InfoSec
The SOC 2 (Service Organization Control 2) audit and attestation process is something that has been devised by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) in order to ensure that organizations which provide services have secure procedures to govern data so as not to compromise the welfare of their clients. For this reason, achieving SOC 2 compliance is crucial for service agencies especially those involved with sensitive customer data.
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kroll

Implementing SBOM Security Best Practices

Aug 5, 2024 By Kroll In Kroll
The concept of Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) has gained serious traction in recent years, emerging as a critical element of software security frameworks. SBOM refers to a comprehensive inventory of all the components and dependencies, or the software supply chain, that make up a software application. The influence of SBOM on modern software and application security programs is so compelling that government organizations like the U.S.
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tripwire

3 Types of Bot Attacks to Guard Against

Aug 5, 2024 By Tripwire Guest Authors In Tripwire
Bot attacks constitute a major danger to businesses and individuals. For five consecutive years, the percentage of global web traffic connected to bad bots has increased, reaching 32% in 2023, a 1.8% increase from 30.2% in 2022, while human traffic represented only 50.4%. These nefarious bots are designed to breach a system, access confidential files illegally, and disrupt normal operations, which leads to severe financial and reputational consequences.
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tripwire

Cybersecurity: The Unsung Hero of SOX Compliance

Aug 5, 2024 By Kirsten Doyle In Tripwire
The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (SOX) was enacted to restore public confidence in the wake of major corporate and accounting scandals. The legislation aims to protect investors by improving the accuracy and reliability of corporate disclosures made pursuant to the securities laws. One key aspect of SOX compliance is ensuring the integrity and security of financial data. In the digital age, cybersecurity practices play a crucial role in adhering to SOX requirements.
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