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  • Research Round Up: On Anonymization -Creating Data That Enables Generalization Without Memorization

    This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/research-round-up-on-anonymization-creating-data-that-enables-generalization-without-memorization.


    Anonymization is what lets us take the most sensitive information and transform it into a safe, usable substrate for machine learning.
    Check more stories related to cybersecurity at: https://hackernoon.com/c/cybersecurity.
    You can also check exclusive content about #data-privacy, #privacy, #anonymization, #privacy-enhancing-technologies, #enterprise-ai, #ai-security, #what-is-anonymization, #private-evolution, and more.


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    and for more stories, please visit hackernoon.com.


    Anonymization is what lets us take the most sensitive information and transform it into a safe, usable substrate for machine learning. Without it, data stays locked down. With it, we can train models that are both powerful and responsible.

    7 min
  • New in Syteca Release 7.21: Agentless Access, Sensitive Data Masking, And Smooth Session Playback

    This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/new-in-syteca-release-721-agentless-access-sensitive-data-masking-and-smooth-session-playback.


    Users can now launch remote sessions (RDP for Windows or SSH for Linux/Unix) directly in web browsers (Chrome, Safari, and Edge)
    Check more stories related to cybersecurity at: https://hackernoon.com/c/cybersecurity.
    You can also check exclusive content about #cybersecurity, #cybernewswire, #press-release, #cyber-security-awareness, #cybercrime, #blockchain-development, #gdpr, #good-company, and more.


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    and for more stories, please visit hackernoon.com.


    Syteca 7.21 is a major update designed to enhance user privacy, simplify access management, provide seamless oversight, and improve the user experience. Users can now launch remote sessions (RDP for Windows or SSH for Linux/Unix) directly in web browsers (Chrome, Safari, and Edge)

    5 min
  • 3 Weeks Left Until The Start Of The OpenSSL Conference 2025

    This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/3-weeks-left-until-the-start-of-the-openssl-conference-2025.


    The program will bring together lawyers, regulators, developers, and entrepreneurs to discuss security and privacy in a global context.
    Check more stories related to cybersecurity at: https://hackernoon.com/c/cybersecurity.
    You can also check exclusive content about #cybersecurity, #openssl, #cybernewswire, #press-release, #openssl-announcement, #cyber-security-awareness, #cybercrime, #good-company, and more.


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    and for more stories, please visit hackernoon.com.


    The OpenSSL Conference 2025 will take place on October 7 – 9 in Prague. The program will bring together lawyers, regulators, developers, and entrepreneurs to discuss security and privacy in a global context.

    3 min
  • Seraphic Browser-Native Protection Now Available for Purchase on the CrowdStrike Marketplace

    This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/seraphic-browser-native-protection-now-available-for-purchase-on-the-crowdstrike-marketplace.



    Check more stories related to cybersecurity at: https://hackernoon.com/c/cybersecurity.
    You can also check exclusive content about #cybersecurity, #seraphic-security, #cybernewswire, #press-release, #seraphic-security-announcement, #cyber-security-awareness, #cybersecurity-tips, #good-company, and more.


    This story was written by: @cybernewswire. Learn more about this writer by checking @cybernewswire's about page,
    and for more stories, please visit hackernoon.com.


    Seraphic’s Secure Enterprise Browser (SEB) solution is now available for purchase in the CrowdStrike Marketplace. The release delivers a CrowdStrike Falcon Next-Gen SIEM integration that correlates browser-layer telemetry with CrowdStrike threat intelligence and analytics.

    5 min
  • How to Get a Reverse Shell on macOS Using A Flipper Zero as a BadUSB

    This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/how-to-get-a-reverse-shell-on-macos-using-a-flipper-zero-as-a-badusb.


    Using a Flipper Zero as an ethical pentesting device to establish a reverse shell on a macOS computer.
    Check more stories related to cybersecurity at: https://hackernoon.com/c/cybersecurity.
    You can also check exclusive content about #cybersecurity, #infosec, #badusb, #flipper-zero, #ethical-hacking, #hacking, #hackernoon-top-story, #pentesting, and more.


    This story was written by: @fatman. Learn more about this writer by checking @fatman's about page,
    and for more stories, please visit hackernoon.com.


    Using a Flipper Zero, a short DuckyScript text file, and a remote listener on an Ubuntu server I was able to gain a shell on my Mac computer.

    8 min
  • Introducing the InfoSec colour wheel — blending developers with red and blue security teams.

    This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/introducing-the-infosec-colour-wheel-blending-developers-with-red-and-blue-security-teams-6437c1a07700.


    As a developer turned security person, I’ve learnt first-hand how important it is for all teams to work together, more than just DevSecOps.
    Check more stories related to cybersecurity at: https://hackernoon.com/c/cybersecurity.
    You can also check exclusive content about #security, #information-technology, #infographics, #coding, #devops, #cybersecurity, #devsecops, and more.


    This story was written by: @proxyblue. Learn more about this writer by checking @proxyblue's about page,
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    Introducing the InfoSec colour wheel — blending developers with red and blue security teams. Louis Cremen, a developer turned security person, explains how important it is for all teams to work together, more than just DevSecOps. April Wright proposed a solution in her BlackHat talk titled “Orange is the new Purple” (DefCamp Recorded Version) and she shows how builders/attackers/defenders are all one InfoSec team. In reality, organisations currently have a cycle: Yellow Builds it. Red Breaks it. Blue Defends it. Yellow Fixes it.

    22 min
  • How to Make a Malicious USB Device and Have Some Harmless Fun

    This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/how-to-make-a-malicious-usb-device-and-have-some-harmless-fun.


    Make an inexpensive BadUSB from an old USB drive and learn about Windows shortcut files and how malicious actors are using .lnk files to spread malware.
    Check more stories related to cybersecurity at: https://hackernoon.com/c/cybersecurity.
    You can also check exclusive content about #cybersecurity, #malware, #windows, #security, #hacker, #network, #network-security, #hackernoon-top-story, and more.


    This story was written by: @fatman. Learn more about this writer by checking @fatman's about page,
    and for more stories, please visit hackernoon.com.


    Using an old USB drive, you can build your own malicious BadUSB using Windows shortcut files to link to malware. An LNK file shortcut provides quick and easy access to executable files without navigating the program’s full path. In this situation, malware. executable is in a hidden directory. The user clicks on a folder, which links to the. executable, launching the malware.

    8 min
  • Identity Governance and Administration Projects Are Never Done – But Can Get Much Easier

    This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/identity-governance-and-administration-projects-are-never-done-but-can-get-much-easier.


    Identity & Access Management (IAM) and Identity Governance & Administration (IGA) are crucial for organizations, but current implementations often fall short.
    Check more stories related to cybersecurity at: https://hackernoon.com/c/cybersecurity.
    You can also check exclusive content about #cybersecurity, #identity-management, #iam, #identity, #identity-governance, #administration, #what-is-iam, #what-is-iga, and more.


    This story was written by: @michaelmorgensterndayblink. Learn more about this writer by checking @michaelmorgensterndayblink's about page,
    and for more stories, please visit hackernoon.com.


    Identity & Access Management efforts are difficult but crucial. We present a variety of considerations to help increase speed and success.

    6 min
  • Innovations in Cloud-Based Standards Management: Shaping the Future of Global Compliance

    This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/innovations-in-cloud-based-standards-management-shaping-the-future-of-global-compliance.


    Ritesh Kumar drives innovation in cloud-based standards management with AI, SaaS, and automation, redefining global compliance and collaboration.
    Check more stories related to cybersecurity at: https://hackernoon.com/c/cybersecurity.
    You can also check exclusive content about #cloud-based-compliance, #saas-multi-tenant-architecture, #ai-in-compliance-management, #regulatory-technology, #standards-automation, #semantic-search-saas, #global-compliance-platforms, #good-company, and more.


    This story was written by: @kashvipandey. Learn more about this writer by checking @kashvipandey's about page,
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    Ritesh Kumar has transformed global compliance through secure multi-tenant SaaS, AI-driven compliance tracking, real-time collaboration, and API frameworks. His innovations cut approval timelines, lowered costs, boosted adoption, and improved security. With research on AI, search, and SaaS, he’s shaping predictive, tech-driven compliance platforms worldwide.

    8 min
  • Code Smell 261 - DigiCert Underscores

    This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/code-smell-261-digicert-underscores.


    In digital certificate validation, missing an underscore prefix can lead to significant issues, as seen with DigiCert’s recent problems.
    Check more stories related to cybersecurity at: https://hackernoon.com/c/cybersecurity.
    You can also check exclusive content about #ssl-certificate, #code-smells, #clean-code, #digicert, #digicert-validation, #dns-record-setup, #legacy-data-validation, #security-risks-in-validation, and more.


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    Skipping essential validation steps like adding an underscore prefix can cause severe security and functionality issues. DigiCert’s recent oversight highlights the need for consistent validation and thorough testing. Ensure proper prefix usage, implement strict validation checks, and test with legacy data to avoid such problems.

    4 min

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