ARMO announces new Slack integration

We’re thrilled to introduce a fresh ARMO app designed exclusively for Slack, delivering notifications directly to the channels where your teams focus on tackling security concerns related to Misconfiguration, Vulnerabilities, and Compliance. This integration ensures that your DevSecOps teams receive timely notifications within their preferred collaboration platform, empowering them to take immediate action.

Data Insights on AgentTesla and OriginLogger Victims

AgentTesla is a Windows malware written in.NET, designed to steal sensitive information from the victim's system. It’s considered commodity malware given its accessibility and relatively low cost. Commodity malware poses a significant threat as it enables less sophisticated cybercriminals to conduct various types of cyberattacks without requiring extensive technical knowledge. AgentTesla has been a persistent and widespread threat since its emergence in 2014.

Interview With James Rees, MD of Razorthorn Security

In SafetyDetectives‘ recent interview with James Rees, the Managing Director of Razorthorn Security, he provided insights into the company’s unique approach to cybersecurity consultancy and its evolution in response to the changing landscape. Established 17 years ago during a period of upheaval in the information security field, Razorthorn Security prioritizes customer satisfaction, fostering a customer-centric approach that has contributed to a high client retention rate.

Anonymization: Safeguarding Sensitive Information - Permanently

What is anonymization? InfoSec teams can utilize anonymization to irreversibly scramble sensitive data values, thereby protecting an individual’s private information. If the sensitive information can no longer be linked to an individual, businesses have a better chance of saving on audits, complying with regulatory requirements, and scaling their ability to compete – all leading to revenue increases for your bottom line.

Improving IoT security with log management

The Internet of Things (IoT) revolution has set the beginning of a new age of data transfer. Each day, a massive number of new devices get added to all kinds of network infrastructures, transferring gargantuan amounts of data back and forth. In the next decade, we expect the number of IoTs to grow to a staggering 207 billion connected devices – practically outnumbering the human population tenfold.

Another Mortgage Lender Embattled; LoanDepot Faces Disruptions

LoanDepot is one of the nation’s most widespread nonbank mortgage lenders, offering financial solutions and opportunities to homeowners. Based in Irvine, California, LoanDepot allows homeowners to purchase land, refinance it, and strike the best deal in equity costs. After coming into existence in 2010, their history became one of upward growth; two years later, they were licensed in all 50 states and began expansions.

Navigating the EU's Upcoming Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA)

The European Union’s Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) is set to go into effect on January 17, 2025, and with it will come new information security and risk management requirements placed on EU financial service providers and their associated critical third-party technology entities.

Understanding Six Popular Azure Storage Types and Their Use Cases

The modern enterprise is all about the cloud. Digital transformation includes not only the adoption of cloud computing through application migration, but a transition from disk storage to cloud storage. Cloud storage has some key advantages over traditional disk storage, including the following: While there are multiple cloud storage options available today, including Amazon Web Services (AWS), Azure Storage is a logical choice for Microsoft Azure customers.

Data De-Identification: The Foundation of Data Protection

De-identifying data is what every data protection method is designed to do, making it the basis of effective cybersecurity. Common data fields that are de-identified by businesses would include names, birth dates, addresses and zip codes, National ID, and Social Security Numbers. By obfuscating sensitive data values through reversible and irreversible methods, your customers and patients can rest easy knowing their data can only be viewed by authorized parties.