David Bisson
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Chicago, IL, United States
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How Automation Factors into Credential Stuffing
Notwithstanding the prevalence of password reuse and stolen credentials, digital attackers can’t make credential stuffing work without some degree of automation → Read More
Beyond API Security Testing: Runtime Protection
The problem with API security testing is that it’s effective in identifying only some API security issues. That’s why Salt Security feels that organizations need to do more: with runtime protection. → Read More
Best Practices for Securely Setting up a Kubernetes Cluster
Securely setting up a cluster is just one element that people can learn by becoming a Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS). CKS certification attests to an individual’s knowledge about cluster hardening, system hardening and Kubernetes supply chain security, among other topics. → Read More
How to Foster Collaboration Between DevOps and Security
DevOps is on the rise. Back in 2018, MarketsandMarkets wrote that it expected the DevOps market to grow to $10.31 billion by 2023. That’s up from $2.90 → Read More
The Importance of Digital Certificates to DevOps Teams
Certificate management is an important element of ensuring DevOps processes run smoothly Organizations are increasingly integrating DevOps into their app → Read More
Build, Deploy, Runtime: The 3 Stages of Kubernetes Security –
Security is and needs to continue to be a priority for organizations seeking to deploy containers and Kubernetes applications into production. → Read More
VelvetSweatshop Technique Used by Attack Campaign to Deliver LimeRAT
An attack campaign leveraged the Excel VelvetSweatshop encryption technique to deliver samples of the LimeRAT malware family. → Read More
Tupperware Website Compromised with Credit Card Skimmer
Digital attackers compromised the website of kitchen and household products manufacturer Tupperware with a credit card skimmer. → Read More
Industrial Entities in Middle East Targeted by WildPressure APT Operation
A newly detected advanced persistent threat (APT) operation called "WildPressure" targeted industrial organizations and other entities in the Middle East. → Read More
Food Delivery Website in Germany Targeted by DDoS Attackers
Malicious individuals targeted a food delivery website located in Germany with a distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack. → Read More
Nefilim Ransomware Threatens to Release Victims' Data within a Week
A newly discovered ransomware family called "Nefilim" told its victims that it would publish their stolen data within a week unless they paid their ransom. → Read More
Spam Campaign Leverages IQY Files to Distribute Paradise Ransomware
Security researchers detected a spam campaign leveraging Internet Query (IQY) files in an attempt to distribute Paradise ransomware. → Read More
Chatbot Used by Phishing Scammers to Help Victims Provide Their Data
Digital fraudsters incorporated a chatbot into their phishing scam for the purpose of helping victims hand over their personal information. → Read More
Facebook Sued by OAIC for Allegedly Violating 300K Aussies' Privacy
The Office of Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) filed a lawsuit alleging that Facebook violated the privacy of over 300,000 Australian citizens. → Read More
Expired Certificates Used as Disguise to Spread Buerak, Mokes Malware
Researchers observed digital attackers employing expired security certificates as a disguise to distribute the Buerak downloader and Mokes malware. → Read More
T-Mobile Says Security Incident Might Have Exposed Customers' Data
Mobile telecommunications company T-Mobile disclosed a data security incident that might have exposed the account information of some of its customers. → Read More
Let's Encrypt Says It Will Revoke 3M Certificates Due to Software Bug
Non-profit certificate authority (CA) Let's Encrypt announced it will revoke more than three million digital certificates due to a software bug. → Read More
PwndLocker Ransomware Targeting Municipalities, Enterprise Networks
Security researchers discovered a new ransomware family called "PwndLocker" targeting municipalities and enterprise networks. → Read More
Walgreens Disclosed Data Security Incident Involving Its Mobile App
Pharmacy store chain operator Walgreens notified some of its customers of a data security incident involving its mobile app. → Read More
More Than 140GB of Data Exposed by Israeli Marketing Company
An Israeli marketing company exposed more than 140GB of data by mishandling the credentials for an Elasticsearch database. → Read More