MrbMiner Crypto-Mining Malware Links to Iranian Software Company

The Department of Defense Faces Risk

In 2014, the Department of Defense (DoD) introduced the Risk Management Framework (RMF) to help federal agencies better manage the many risks associated with operating an information system. To help agencies that need to implement RMF get up and going, Splunk offers a cost effective, flexible and integrated solution.

Sharing eBook With Your Kindle Could Have Let Hackers Hijack Your Account

Amazon has addressed a number of flaws in its Kindle e-reader platform that could have allowed an attacker to take control of victims' devices by simply sending them a malicious e-book. Dubbed "KindleDrip," the exploit chain takes advantage of a feature called "Send to Kindle" to send a ...

Missing Link in a 'Zero Trust' Security Model—The Device You're Connecting With!

Like it or not, 2020 was the year that proved that teams could work from literally anywhere. While terms like "flex work" and "WFH" were thrown around before COVID-19 came around, thanks to the pandemic, remote working has become the defacto way people work nowadays. Today, digital-based work ...

MrbMiner Crypto-Mining Malware Links to Iranian Software Company

A relatively new crypto-mining malware that surfaced last year and infected thousands of Microsoft SQL Server (MSSQL) databases has now been linked to a small software development company based in Iran. The attribution was made possible due to an operational security oversight, said researchers ...

Here's How SolarWinds Hackers Stayed Undetected for Long Enough

Microsoft on Wednesday shared more specifics about the tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) adopted by the attackers behind the SolarWinds hack to stay under the radar and avoid detection, as cybersecurity companies work towards getting a "clearer picture" of one of the most sophisticated ...

Importance of Application Security and Customer Data Protection to a Startup

When you are a startup, there are umpteen things that demand your attention. You must give your hundred percent (probably even more!) to work effectively and efficiently with the limited resources. Understandably, the application security importance may be pushed at the bottom of your things-to-do ...

The Department of Defense Faces Risk

In 2014, the Department of Defense (DoD) introduced the Risk Management Framework (RMF) to help federal agencies better manage the many risks associated with operating an information system. To help agencies that need to implement RMF get up and going, Splunk offers a cost effective, flexible and integrated solution.