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  • Meet Blink Copilot: A Generative AI for Security Workflows

    This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/meet-blink-copilot-a-generative-ai-for-security-workflows.


    Meet Blink Copilot, the first ever generative AI for automating security and IT operations workflows.
    Check more stories related to cybersecurity at: https://hackernoon.com/c/cybersecurity.
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    This story was written by: @blinkops. Learn more about this writer by checking @blinkops's about page,
    and for more stories, please visit hackernoon.com.


    Blink Copilot is the first ever generative AI for automating security and IT operations workflows. This innovative tool makes it possible for any security operator to generate no-code workflows using a simple prompt. Blink Copilot empowers teams of any size to build any no- code, low-code, or code security automation using generative AI.

    5 min
  • Understanding Typosquatting: Threats and Countermeasures

    This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/understanding-typosquatting-threats-and-countermeasures.


    In this blog post, we’ll explore what typosquatting is and how it differs from cybersquatting, as well as provide tips on how to prevent it.
    Check more stories related to cybersecurity at: https://hackernoon.com/c/cybersecurity.
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    This story was written by: @jimbiniyaz. Learn more about this writer by checking @jimbiniyaz's about page,
    and for more stories, please visit hackernoon.com.


    Typosquatting is where attackers register domains similar to popular websites, hoping users will mistype the URL and land on their fake site. These sites can be used for phishing attacks, distributing malware, or even stealing sensitive information. To prevent typosqu atting attacks, individuals and businesses can register common misspellings of their domain names and regularly monitor for any unauthorized use of their brand name.

    11 min
  • The Role of Identity and Access Management in The Security of Your Business

    This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/the-role-of-identity-and-access-management-in-the-security-of-your-business.


    Identity and Access Management (IAM) plays a critical role in safeguarding your digital assets and ensuring secure access for authorized users.
    Check more stories related to cybersecurity at: https://hackernoon.com/c/cybersecurity.
    You can also check exclusive content about #cybersecurity, #authentication, #authorization, #identity-management, #identity-and-access-management, #business, #business-strategy, #user-authentication, and more.


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


    Identity and Access Management (IAM) plays a critical role in safeguarding your digital assets and ensuring secure access for authorized users. From user identification to access regulation and activity logging, IAM provides a robust framework that fortifies against cyber threats while promoting operational efficiency and future scalability.

    7 min
  • The Gripping Tale of SOC 2 Certification

    This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/the-gripping-tale-of-soc-2-certification.


    The story of AcmeCorp and its SOC 2 certification
    Check more stories related to cybersecurity at: https://hackernoon.com/c/cybersecurity.
    You can also check exclusive content about #cybersecurity, #saas-startups, #startups, #soc-2, #startup-advice, #satire, #tech-satire, #cyber-security, #web-monetization, and more.


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


    AcmeCorp claimed to be the ultimate protectors of digital security and boasted about their prestigious SOC 2 certification. Little did the world know, their certification was nothing but a scam hiding behind a fancy acronym. In the world of cybersecurity, it's crucial to look beyond fancy certifications and do thorough research.

    4 min
  • Security Alert: Identifying Malicious Extensions in Microsoft's VSCode Marketplace

    This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/security-alert-identifying-malicious-extensions-in-microsofts-vscode-marketplace.


    Microsoft vscode remove several extension after finding out, they were using malware to stole user information and credentials such as discord and google chrome
    Check more stories related to cybersecurity at: https://hackernoon.com/c/cybersecurity.
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    This story was written by: @kuldeep. Learn more about this writer by checking @kuldeep's about page,
    and for more stories, please visit hackernoon.com.


    Three malicious extensions were found on the VSCode Marketplace, downloaded 46,600 times before their removal. The extensions identified as harmful were ‘Theme Darcula dark’, ‘python-vscode’ and ‘prettiest java’ Each of these posed unique threats to unsuspecting users.

    4 min
  • Top 11 Powerful Keyloggers for Windows

    This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/top-10-powerful-keyloggers-for-windows-a18d3y9h.


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

    12 min
  • Passwordless Authentication: Is it Time to Bid Farewell to Passwords?

    This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/passwordless-authentication-is-it-time-to-bid-farewell-to-passwords.


    The digital-first world demands everyone to authenticate themselves before availing of any services online. 
    Check more stories related to cybersecurity at: https://hackernoon.com/c/cybersecurity.
    You can also check exclusive content about #passwordless, #authentication, #identity-management, #digital-identity, #authorization, #multifactor-authentication, #security, #optimization, and more.


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


    passwordless authentication is the most secure way to eliminate the need to remember complex passwords. It ensures only the authorized user can access an account/resources, and no cybercriminal can exploit a user’s identity. Passwordless authentication can help brands quickly comply with most of the global data privacy and security compliance requirements.

    7 min
  • Developers Need Smarter SCA Tools to Fight Software Supply Chain Attacks

    This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/developers-need-smarter-sca-tools-to-fight-software-supply-chain-attacks.


    Software composition analysis (SCA) tools render too many false positives, and aren't smart enough to find modified dependencies. New methods show promise...
    Check more stories related to cybersecurity at: https://hackernoon.com/c/cybersecurity.
    You can also check exclusive content about #cybersecurity, #appsec, #sast, #third-party-code, #oss, #software-supply-chain-attacks, #sbom, #security, and more.


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


    Software composition analysis (SCA) tools render too many false positives. SCA based on code matching will only find components integrated into a software stack without modification. Pattern recognition and intelligent analysis is needed for components that have been modified in irregular ways. The Apona platform claims to utilize intelligent pattern recognition and deep scanning across file, component, and function levels, detecting OSS with near 100% accuracy.

    4 min
  • How to Hack Wifi Like a Pro Hacker

    This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/how-to-hack-wifi-like-a-pro-hacker.


    In this article of mine, I am going to discuss the best ways you can hack any wifi networks and what to do after hacking wifi, and how you can prevent it.
    Check more stories related to cybersecurity at: https://hackernoon.com/c/cybersecurity.
    You can also check exclusive content about #security, #cyber-attack, #cyber-security-awareness, #hacking, #ethical-hacking, #wifi, #hack-wifi-like-a-pro, #hack-wifi, #hackernoon-es, and more.


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


    In this article we will discuss the best ways to hack a WIFI network and after hacking what all we can do within the network and what can you do as a hacker or a common person can prevent such attacks. The main hardware requirement is a wifi adapter that can support monitor mode. The other tools you can use is a raspberry pi for password cracking or a separate computer for the same use. The next step is to discover the target SSID. We are using the airodump-ng module to search for the targets.

    13 min
  • Uber & Thycotic: Are Password Vaults a Huge Security Vulnerability?

    This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/uber-and-thycotic-are-password-vaults-a-huge-security-vulnerability.


    The Uber hack showed that password vaults come with a security risk. Still, if set up correctly they improve security for companies.
    Check more stories related to cybersecurity at: https://hackernoon.com/c/cybersecurity.
    You can also check exclusive content about #cybersecurity, #password-security, #password-manager, #uber, #security, #hack, #hackernoon-top-story, #blogging-fellowship, #hackernoon-es, #hackernoon-hi, #hackernoon-zh, #hackernoon-vi, #hackernoon-fr, #hackernoon-pt, #hackernoon-ja, and more.


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


    Security is complicated and managing credentials is tough. A 17 year old hacker, TeaPot, got hold of the credentials of an Uber contractor and began sending multi factor authentication requests to them repeatedly. Once the contractor got annoyed and hit accept, their account was used to access a script with admin credentials to Uber's password vault, Thycotic, giving them access to almost everything else.

    5 min

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