Real-World Cybersecurity Breaches Caused by Vulnerable APIs
APIs are essential for app communication but have become prime targets for cyberattacks. Recent breaches at Trello, Honda, PandaBuy, and Optus show the risks of vulnerable APIs, leading to data leaks and security failures. Learn more about these threats and how to defend against them.
Takeaways from Palo Alto Unit 42's Incident Response Report 2024
Palo Alto's 2024 Incident Response Report offers crucial insights into evolving cybersecurity threats. Key takeaways include improved incident detection, with organizations identifying 80% of incidents internally and reducing threat actor dwell time to 13 days. The report highlights a shift from phishing to internet-facing vulnerabilities, emphasizing the need for secure coding practices and effective patch management.
Analyzing The 2024 Ticketmaster Breach
On May 28th, a filing to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) by parent company LiveNation described launching an investigation with industry-leading forensic investigators to understand what happened. This quick action was a positive step after discovering the breach. The data breach notification suggests it took Ticketmaster 51 days to discover they’d been breached.
The XZ Incident and the Value of Being Security-Conscious
The XZ Incident underscores the critical need for a security-conscious mindset among employees. Developer vigilance prevented a potential catastrophe, emphasizing the importance of integrating security into all aspects of operations. Learn how to ensure your team takes proactive measures against evolving threats.
NIST CSF 2.0 and Its Implications for Cybersecurity
Discover the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF), renowned for providing a solid foundation, structure, and uniformity in cyber risk management. Uncover the changes and implications of cybersecurity surrounding the impending early 2024 release of NIST CSF 2.0.
Hacked! Lessons From Recent Cyber Attacks
Cybersecurity Awareness Month is a good time to delve into threat actor activities from 2023. Examine the specifics of five prominent cyberattacks – including MGM, Clorox, and MOVEit – and discover valuable insights to strengthen your organization’s security measures.
Active Defense in Cybersecurity
Active defense plays a crucial role in cybersecurity by enabling proactive threat detection, reducing attacker dwell time, mitigating advanced threats, enhancing threat intelligence, aiding in attribution, and adapting to evolving threats. Learn how it complements traditional defenses, serves as a legal and ethical deterrent, and provides organizations with a competitive edge in protecting their data and systems.
ChatGPT and Cybersecurity: The Dark Side of AI
While AI has become a useful tool in many industries, it is critical to understand the misuses of AI and how it impacts cybersecurity. Learn how to mitigate potential risks such as phishing attacks, social engineering, automated malicious code generation, and disinformation campaigns.
The Top Cybersecurity Trends For 2023
As we prepare for 2023, it’s important to think about what the year will bring in terms of cybersecurity. Here are some of the top trends to watch for in the next year – from Zero Trust to OT to cyber ranges.