A secret refers to the non-human privileged credentials used by systems and applications to access services and IT resources containing highly sensitive information and privileged systems. Secrets allow applications to transmit data and request services from each other. Examples of secrets include access tokens, SSH keys, non-human privileged account credentials, cryptographic keys and API keys.

In an age where digital transactions are becoming the norm, the European Union has taken a significant leap forward with the introduction of eIDAS 2.0, aiming to revolutionize how individuals and organizations authenticate their identities online.

Google Cloud Platform (GCP) provides users with the ability to make reservations, allowing them to reserve virtual machine instances and save costs. With GCP reservations, users can plan and allocate their computing resources more effectively. By reserving instances ahead of time, users can ensure that their applications have the necessary compute capacity, while also benefiting from significant cost savings compared to on-demand pricing.

Endpoints are critical to the success of cyber attacks. While the definition what an endpoint is, exactly, has shifted over time, the threat has remained the same: Threat actors need a device to spread malware, encrypt assets, and harvest application credentials — they need an endpoint.

The US government warned healthcare organizations about the risk of being targeted by the ALPHV BlackCat ransomware after a surge in attacks.

Weak passwords can lead to ransomware attacks because they can be easily compromised through password-cracking techniques, allowing cybercriminals to gain access to an organization’s network where they can then inject ransomware. Often, when people think of the causes of ransomware infections, their first thought is it was caused by a phishing email.

The Blockchain Revolution in ID Verification is reshaping the landscape of digital identity through the advancement of Self-Sovereign Identity (SSI). SSI empowers individuals with control over their own identity information, leveraging blockchain technology for a secure, decentralized framework. This transformation is driven by the need to address challenges such as identity theft, privacy concerns, and the inefficiencies of traditional ID verification processes.

In late November 2023, a phishing campaign successfully compromised hundreds of user accounts, including those belonging to high-ranking executives, across dozens of Microsoft Azure environments.

This month's release rollup for product updates and enhancements includes Egnyte Sign, Rules-based Metadata, and iOS Image Markups. Below is a summary of these and other new releases. Visit the articles linked below for more details.