Author: HackWatchit

In the cybersecurity industry, we’ve become obsessed with complexity. Every conference showcase features dazzling new AI-infused solutions, quantum-resistant algorithms, and blockchain-secured systems promising to revolutionize our defenses. Vendors pitch increasingly sophisticated tools with astronomical price tags, and leadership teams eagerly approve budgets for these shiny objects. Meanwhile, breaches continue unabated. The uncomfortable truth? Most successful attacks exploit fundamental weaknesses that basic security practices would have prevented. The rush toward advanced solutions often comes at the expense of consistent fundamentals – creating a dangerous imbalance in our security postures. The Allure of Complexity It’s easy to understand why organizations gravitate toward…

1.1 Emerging Cybersecurity Technologies As we move into 2025, AI and machine learning are expected to play an even larger role in cybersecurity. These technologies will be used to enhance threat detection systems, automate incident response, and provide predictive analytics to preempt attacks. However, the increasing reliance on AI comes with its own risks. By 2025, it is predicted that 80% of organizations will fail to secure their AI-driven mechanisms, leading to a dangerous cycle where AI systems become both a defense and a vulnerability (CyberArk)(INCYBER NEWS). Cybercriminals will continue to leverage AI, not only to launch more sophisticated attacks…

With incidences of ransomware on the rise, nobody should even be thinking that an attack is something that couldn’t happen to them, let alone speak those words into existence. And for organizations that believe a breach couldn’t happen to them because they store their data in the cloud are burying their heads in the sand. All companies are vulnerable to ransomware. According to analyst estimates, cybercriminals were able to extort more than $1 billion in cryptocurrency payments from victims in 2023. What may have been a simple operational interruption 5 years ago has ballooned into millions of dollars per incident, loss…

I like webapps, don’t you? Webapps have got to be the best way to learn about security. Why? Because they’re self-contained and so very transparent. You don’t need a big ol’ lab before you can play with them. You can run them in a single tiny VM or even tiny-er Docker image on your laptop. And so long as you’re attacking your own stuff, it’s easy to stay out of trouble. You’re up and running in the time it takes for a single download. And the transparent part? Ever since “view source” in the earliest web browsers, it’s been easy…

Come July 1, 2026, Boston’s Seaport will welcome a new kind of tourist attraction, one that will be near and dear to the hearts of the PYMNTS audience: the Museum of American Finance. An affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution, this venerable institution is finally planting its flag in Boston after decades of wandering the country’s financial landscape, with its first permanent exhibit space outside of New York since 2018. The museum will occupy approximately 5,400 square feet at Commonwealth Pier, a waterfront hub that’s transforming into Boston’s latest hotspot for dining, shopping and year-round programming. Founded in 1989, the museum…

OverviewIn April 2024, a severe security vulnerability, designated as CVE-2024-57727, was discovered in the SimpleHelp web application. This vulnerability allows attackers to exploit a path traversal flaw in the system, enabling them to read sensitive files on the server, including system files like/etc/passwdand private SSH keys. This vulnerability poses a significant threat to both system integrity and data privacy, as attackers can leverage it to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information stored on the server. Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) v3.1 Base Score: 7.5Exploit Prediction Scoring System (EPSS) Score: 2.5% Technical DetailsVulnerability Explanation:The vulnerability stems from a path traversal flaw…

The following is a guest post and opinion of Matthew Niemerg, Co-Founder of the Aleph Zero.I won’t admit to being a fan of much of Europe’s political direction (or destination) at the moment. News recently that Apple is partly removing end-to-end encryption from its UK customers after the UK government pressure under their Online Safety Act is, shall we say, unsurprising. Rather than weaken encryption globally or introduce backdoors, Apple is removing end-to-end encryption from iCloud accounts in the UK. To say this attempt to stymie privacy by the UK government is misguided is me being on my best behaviour.The…

Here’s a look at the most interesting products from the past week, featuring releases from Cato Networks, Cyware, Entrust, PlexTrac, and Seemplicity. PlexTrac for CTEM helps security teams centralize security data PlexTrac for CTEM enables both enterprises and Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs) to streamline security operations, unify cross-functional teams within a centralized platform, strengthen threat exposure management, and demonstrate measurable improvements in their overall security posture. Entrust Cryptographic Security Platform provides visibility into cryptographic risk posture The Entrust Cryptographic Security Platform integrates capabilities to deliver unified compliance management, PKI deployment and operation, and lifecycle management for keys, secrets, and…

Can Advanced NHIDR Keep Your Cloud Environment Secure? Enriched with advanced technologies, potential threats also grow in complexity. One such concern circulates around the concept of Non-Human Identities (NHIs) and Secrets Security Management. But, what if there was a way to feel reassured about your security in NHIs? In comes the role of advanced NHIDR— a methodology that, when properly executed, has the potential to construct a fortified defense against cybersecurity threats in cloud. Understanding The Core of Advanced NHIDR Let’s start with understanding the crux of the concept—Non-Human Identities (NHIs) refer to machine identities that are integral to cybersecurity.…