DNS (Domain Name System) is a key component of the Internet infrastructure. DNS functions as a distributed directory service that translates human-readable domain names into machine-readable IP addresses. When you type a website address into your browser, the DNS system helps your browser find the right server on the internet. DNS uses a hierarchical and distributed database to manage the mapping of domain names to IP addresses.

Attackers nowadays are good at setting up camp in networks and stealing important information. This means you need to be on your toes with top-notch threat spotting. You need something that can handle the whole attack process, from when they first break in to when they move around and take data.

On September 26, 2024, a security researcher disclosed several vulnerabilities affecting Common UNIX Printing System (CUPS) within GNU/Linux distributions. CUPS is an open-source printing system that allows Unix-like operating systems, including Linux and MacOS, to manage printers and print jobs across local and networked environments. The newly identified CUPS vulnerabilities identified are.

Corporate VPNs still provide value, but the rise of cloud-based SaaS apps have shifted the threat landscape since their heyday.

Monitoring employees in the name of productivity or security can cause a lot more problems than it solves.

Eric Brüggemann, the new CEO of Code Intelligence, stepped into the role in September. We asked him about his vision of the role and future of AI and fuzz testing in securing automotive software.

Imagine compliance is like a driving application. You know your location and you plug in the destination address, then it shows you the route’s overview. If you want a more specific map, you can zoom in a bit and get more details. Similarly, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) and it’s most recent revision provide the overview roadmap for your compliance journey.

A webinar recap with Bolt and About Fraud. Jeff Sakasegawa is Persona's trust & safety architect. Prior to Persona, Jeff worked in fraud and compliance operations at Square, Facebook, and Google. Jeff Sakasegawa is Persona's trust & safety architect. Prior to Persona, Jeff worked in fraud and compliance operations at Square, Facebook, and Google.

Securing complex cloud environments is as crucial as it is challenging. The surface area for attack is vast. With the elastic nature of cloud resources, a single compromised service could allow attackers to take over large portions of your infrastructure, often lurking undetected for extended periods. This presents a significant risk to your organization, as your dynamic and ever-evolving cloud environment makes it difficult to maintain control over who has access to what.

Netcraft warns that scammers are posting QR code stickers on parking meters in the UK and other European countries. In the UK, the QR codes lead to phishing sites that impersonate the parking payment app PayByPhone. The phishing sites are designed to steal personal information and payment data.