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The Tech Wreck InfoSec Blog is run by an Information Assurance Engineer, covering a variety of topics pertaining to information security and related news and information. The blog provides articles of use to both consumers and security professionals.
Tech-Wreck InfoSec Blog
3w ago
# Targeted OSINT Assessment: Enhanced Security Measures for Bayern vs. Dortmund Match Amid Terror Alert
## 1. Relevant Background Information
The subject of this assessment centers around the increased security measures implemented at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany, for the Bundesliga match between FC Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund. This action was prompted by a terror alert linked to a suspected threat from ISIS-K, an Afghanistan-based offshoot of the Islamic State group. The alert was based on images circulated on social media, which appeared to show a target placed on spectat ..read more
Tech-Wreck InfoSec Blog
3w ago
# Targeted OSINT Assessment: Conflict Dynamics Between SAF and RSF in Sudan
## Executive Summary
This assessment provides an overview of the recent escalation in conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Sudan, with a specific focus on the events around Ad Doueim and al-A'waj in the White Nile region. It evaluates the digital footprint, associated entities, sentiment analysis, and potential risks linked to this conflict while offering actionable intelligence for stakeholders.
## 1. Background Information
### Historical Context
- **SAF an ..read more
Tech-Wreck InfoSec Blog
1M ago
In this interview with white hat hacker Mishaal Khan, we learn about open source intelligence gathering and how to hack humans — or not.
The post How to Think Like a Hacker — and Defend Your Data appeared first on Security Boulevard.
source https://securityboulevard.com/2024/03/how-to-think-like-a-hacker-and-defend-your-data ..read more
Tech-Wreck InfoSec Blog
1M ago
The March 2024 Patch Tuesday, released on March 12th, addressed a critical wave of security vulnerabilities across various Microsoft products. Let’s dissect this update in detail, exploring the specific threats addressed, updates for different Windows versions, and the importance of staying vigilant. Addressing Critical Vulnerabilities: 60 Patched Microsoft Flaws: This Patch Tuesday tackled a total …
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The post Patch Tuesday Update – March 2024 appeared first on Security Boulevard.
source https://securityboulevard.com/2024/03/patch-tuesday-update-march-2024-2 ..read more
Tech-Wreck InfoSec Blog
1M ago
via the comic artistry and dry wit of Randall Munroe, creator of XKCD
The post Randall Munroe’s XKCD ‘Supergroup’ appeared first on Security Boulevard.
source https://securityboulevard.com/2024/03/randall-munroes-xkcd-supergroup ..read more
Tech-Wreck InfoSec Blog
1M ago
This is the fifth post in a series of posts inspired by reading Sheryl Sandberg's book, Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead.
We've previously looked at some of Sandberg's evidence
That women are underrepresented in positions of power and leadership
How lack of confidence contributes to the issue
How decisions about having children play a role in the problem
If you've read the posts in this series you may be thinking Sandberg is blaming the victim. Indeed some critics make that claim, but I don't think a sincere reading of the book leads to that conclusi ..read more
Tech-Wreck InfoSec Blog
1M ago
The post SOC Best Practices You Should Implement appeared first on AI Enabled Security Automation.
The post SOC Best Practices You Should Implement appeared first on Security Boulevard.
source https://securityboulevard.com/2024/03/soc-best-practices-you-should-implement ..read more
Tech-Wreck InfoSec Blog
1M ago
Identifying and remediating Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs) as soon as possible is important for businesses, particularly when a new vulnerability is disclosed. In organizations using microservices, containers, and Kubernetes, such vulnerabilities can be particularly difficult to identify, because there are multiple images and it can be difficult to keep up with which versions of open source components exist in all those different images. In addition to the complexity, many companies have just a single site reliability engineer (SRE) managing their complex infrastructure. Often, t ..read more
Tech-Wreck InfoSec Blog
1M ago
When it comes to strengthening the cyber defenses of a K12 school or university, the...
The post Interview: How Awareness Training Protects Schools from Cyberattacks appeared first on Security Boulevard.
source https://securityboulevard.com/2024/03/interview-how-awareness-training-protects-schools-from-cyberattacks ..read more
Tech-Wreck InfoSec Blog
1M ago
A highly sensitive flaw has been identified in the LiteSpeed plugin of WordPress, which has put as many as 5 million websites at risk. Uncovered by the cybersecurity experts at Patchstack, the LiteSpeed plugin flaw is a great risk to WordPress site security because it potentially allows unauthorized personnel to access sensitive information. This revelation […]
The post 5M WordPress Websites At Risk Amid LiteSpeed Plugin Flaw appeared first on TuxCare.
The post 5M WordPress Websites At Risk Amid LiteSpeed Plugin Flaw appeared first on Security Boulevard.
source https://securityboulevar ..read more