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9 Social Engineering Attack Examples to Watch Out For

Social engineering attacks have become increasingly sophisticated and diverse in today's digital-first world. Attackers have a toolbox full of tactics to manipulate individuals and organizations into revealing sensitive information or granting unauthorized access. By understanding the different types of social engineering attacks, you can better protect yourself against these manipulative techniques.

How to Backup Active Directory: A Step-by-Step Guide

Microsoft Active Directory (AD) is the primary authentication service used by a majority of organizations worldwide (roughly 90 percent). It stores critical business information on domain controllers (DCs) like user accounts, their permissions, the number of computers in your organization’s network, etc. In other words, it’s critical infrastructure. However, many businesses still don’t understand just how important it is to back up Active Directory.

Guide to SWIFT CSCF (Customer Security Controls Framework)

The SWIFT Customer Security Controls Framework (CSCF) is a key global cybersecurity framework that provides recommended and mandatory security controls for banking institutions that use the SWIFT banking system. The framework is designed to help financial institutions improve their cyber resilience and ensure that participants within the SWIFT network adhere to a stringent set of security compliance standards. Find out how UpGuard helps the financial services industry meet compliance standards >

Support for AWS Nitro Enclaves on Fireblocks

At Fireblocks, we know that our customers employ a variety of different cloud configurations for their own internal systems. That’s why we’re excited to announce that Fireblocks now supports Amazon Web Services (AWS) Nitro Enclaves. With this new development, Fireblocks customers building products on AWS can now utilize Nitro Enclaves to run their Fireblocks API Co-Signer.

Polyfill.io and Software Supply Chain Security: A Cautionary Tale

Over 100,000 websites using a popular JavaScript service (polyfill.io) are now victims of a web supply chain attack. A web supply chain attack is a cyberattack is a type of software supply chain attack that targets a third-party web software component to gain access to an organization’s systems or data. These attacks can be difficult to prevent because they can be hard to detect, take advantage of trust, and have long-lasting effects.

Why we're stoked to partner with Laravel

Laravel is a premier PHP framework and loved by hundreds of thousands of developers worldwide. In fact over 30% of our Aikido user base already leverages Laravel. As of today, we are Larvel’s preferred AppSec provider. Developers building with Laravel can directly secure their new or existing Forge apps within a few clicks – powered by Aikido. This integration is designed to help PHP developers get security done.

How to Conduct Comprehensive People Searches and Background Checks

In today's interconnected world, finding someone or learning more about their background has become a necessity for various reasons. Whether it's reconnecting with long-lost friends, verifying an online date's identity, or ensuring your new neighbor's credibility, conducting a comprehensive people search and background check is crucial. This process, however, can seem daunting given the plethora of information available online. To streamline your efforts and ensure accurate results, tools like CocoFinder have emerged as invaluable assets.

CVE-2024-6387: New OpenSSH RegreSSHion Vulnerability Gives Hackers Root Access on Linux Servers - 700,000+ Linux Boxes Potentially at Risk

Labeled as CVE-2024-6387, the recently discovered vulnerability in OpenSSH has become a serious cause for concern among Linux servers. OpenSSH is a collection of networking tools built on the Secure Shell (SSH) protocol. It is widely utilized to secure remote logins, manage and administer remote servers, and transfer files through SCP and SFTP. Nicknamed as the “RegreSSHion Bug”, Researchers at Qualys initially identified the vulnerability in May 2024.

Why Are Personal Alarms Your Ultimate Defense Companion?

As concerns about safety and our well-being increase, it's crucial to have effective self-defense tools at your disposal to protect yourself and those around you. Carrying a safe personal alarm is a great option to improve your security. Whether you're facing a threatening encounter or need assistance in a public space, having this safety tool within reach can make all the difference. Let's find out why these little gadgets are becoming so popular and how they can be your ultimate defense companion.

Build the foundation for airport networks with centralized DDI solutions

As airports embark on their digitalization journeys, the significance of connectivity is more pronounced. For an airport to function as a global aviation gateway, connectivity is no longer a mere utility but a strategic asset, crucial to its operations, much like its runways.