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Low-Hanging Fruits Vs. Those at the Top of the Tree: Cybersecurity Edition

Companies often go for high-end cybersecurity solutions because dealing with complex problems looks impressive. The appeal of fancy tech and advanced security challenges gives them a sense of achievement and a chance to show off their skills - and says they're serious about staying ahead of cyber crooks. However, this isn't always the best strategy.

The most common entry points for ransomware attacks

In this insightful discussion, Anand Prahlad, CEO and President of Parablu, poses a crucial question about ransomware threats: "What do you think are some of the most common entry points for ransomware into organizations? And do you think organizations are doing enough to defend themselves in these vulnerable areas?" Ashok Kumar Ratnagiri, Associate VP of Information Security at EdgeVerve and Co-Founder of Security BSides Bangalore Community, shares his expert insights on this pressing issue.

Identity Crisis: The Curious Case of a Delinea Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

During a recent customer engagement, the CyberArk Red Team discovered and exploited an Elevation of Privilege (EoP) vulnerability (CVE-2024-39708) in Delinea Privilege Manager (formerly Thycotic Privilege Manager). This vulnerability allowed an unprivileged user to execute arbitrary code as SYSTEM. CyberArk responsibly disclosed this vulnerability to Delinea, including the exploit proof of concept (POC) code, as part of our commitment to contributing to the security community.

Mastering modern access control with RBAC and ABAC

Managing access to resources efficiently and securely within today’s complex IT environments is paramount. Two prominent access control models, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) and Attribute-Based Access Control (ABAC), play crucial roles in this endeavor. Understanding their relationship and how they can be integrated is essential for optimizing security and operational efficiency.

Signs of Malware Infection and How To Remove It

Malware is malicious software that can infect your device in many ways, like when you download a free game or movie. Some signs that your device is infected with malware include random pop-ups, freezing or slowing down, suddenly limited storage space and apps you don’t remember installing. Continue reading to learn the 10 most common signs that your device has a malware infection, how to remove malware from your device and how to protect your devices from becoming infected.

1Password product enhancements [Summer edition]: Recovery codes, auto-save, and more

Since the beginning of the year, we’ve committed to enhancing your experience in ways that will help you easily accomplish whatever you set out to do when you open 1Password – especially saving, finding, and accessing your sensitive data across any of the devices you’re using.

How to Stay Away from LinkedIn Scams

LinkedIn is the world's largest professional networking service for accountants, policemen, politicians, advertising professionals, business executives, college students, investment bankers, and consultants. Most use LinkedIn to connect with others and help with career development, new business contacts, and professional networking. However, job scams and other online cybercriminals use LinkedIn features for fraudulent activities.

What ended up on the cutting room floor after we sliced and diced the KEV

In the course of a major research rollout like my recent whitepaper on KEV vulnerabilities, I frequently end up doing some bit of analysis that doesn’t make it into the final doc. Usually, it is because I am dealing with limited space and attention spans, and I gotta stop sometime. The stuff that gets cut is usually not terribly compelling or surprising or is maybe more an artifact of the particular bias in our sample or is only interesting to a very small audience.