Protection from malicious Python libraries jeilyfish and python3-dateutil

Two malicious Python libraries, jeilyfish (with a capital i and a lowercase L in the original name) and python3-dateutil, were detected on PyPI (Python Package Index) on December 1st. They were typosquatting similar named legitimate libraries jellyfish (with a double lowercase L) and python-dateutil libraries, a malicious technique aiming to trick developers to use the similar named modified libraries.

Which security certification is for you (if any)

It is hard to look at an information security job posting without seeing some certifications desired. Some make sense and others not so much. I have looked at junior helpdesk positions asking for CISSP, and some of the roles at some of the most respected companies do not ask for any certifications. There are some certifications that in having them demands instant respect: OSCP, OSCE, GXPN, and GREM, to name a few.

What is FISMA (The Federal Information Security Management Act of 2002)?

The Federal Information Security Management Act of 2002 (FISMA) is a United States federal law that defines a comprehensive framework to protect government information, operations and assets against natural and manmade threats. FISMA was enacted as part of the E-Government Act of 2002.

Cyber Security Checklist to Keep Your Business Safe

In this article, we provide you with an extensive checklist to see the status of the security posture of your organization. As of today, one of the most important assets of an organization is the data. That is why, the number of hackers and ways they employ to steal your sensitive data grow each day. As a result, cyber security practices gain much more importance.

Finding a Good Vendor Partner: More than Technology

Finding a security vendor that is the best fit for your company’s business objectives, culture, risk profile, and budget is challenging today. The purpose of this blog is to suggest that working with a “vendor partner” is more than working with a standard technology vendor in that a partner aligns not only with “Technology” concerns but also with “People and Process” concerns.

Using Email Encryption to Protect Your Business

Email encryption is one of the most vital aspects of email security. It is the process of sending emails to a recipient by disguising the content of the message. The idea is to make it harder for third-parties, whom the content is not for, to read the content within the email. Email encryption will often include authentication that the receiver is the intended person to read the content.

What's the Difference Between Spyware and Malware?

Spyware and malware are both considerable threats when it comes to your computer’s security. Whether it’s your home computer used for general surfing, or a whole network of computers used in your business or place of work – when malware or spyware infect, they can cause considerable damage. Spambrella offers a range of malware protection services designed to help protect you from both malware and spyware – but what are they?

Awarding CyberInt's Security Efforts

CyberInt researchers invest significant time and effort into researching and trying to mitigate the next cyber attack. In addition, breach reports that detail the mode of attack and how it was discovered are published freely with the aim of sharing the knowledge. While this is not the purpose behind our research, it is nice to be recognized. We have been amassing awards and recognition recently, and have been identified as a Top 100 MSSP (Managed Security Services Provider).