Cybersecurity Tech Brief By HackerNoon

Code Smell 261 - DigiCert Underscores

This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/code-smell-261-digicert-underscores [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 [https://hackernoon.com/c/cybersecurity]. You can also check exclusive content about #ssl-certificate [https://hackernoon.com/tagged/ssl-certificate], #code-smells [https://hackernoon.com/tagged/code-smells], #clean-code [https://hackernoon.com/tagged/clean-code], #digicert [https://hackernoon.com/tagged/digicert], #digicert-validation [https://hackernoon.com/tagged/digicert-validation], #dns-record-setup [https://hackernoon.com/tagged/dns-record-setup], #legacy-data-validation [https://hackernoon.com/tagged/legacy-data-validation], #security-risks-in-validation [https://hackernoon.com/tagged/security-risks-in-validation], and more. This story was written by: @mcsee [https://hackernoon.com/u/mcsee]. Learn more about this writer by checking @mcsee's [https://hackernoon.com/about/mcsee] about page, and for more stories, please visit hackernoon.com [https://hackernoon.com]. 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.

The Alarming Surge Of Lateral Phishing – Are We All Just Sitting Ducks?

This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/the-alarming-surge-of-lateral-phishing-are-we-all-just-sitting-ducks [https://hackernoon.com/the-alarming-surge-of-lateral-phishing-are-we-all-just-sitting-ducks]. Lateral Phishing involves hijacked or compromised accounts to send phishing emails to unsuspecting recipients, such as close contacts in external organizations Check more stories related to cybersecurity at: https://hackernoon.com/c/cybersecurity [https://hackernoon.com/c/cybersecurity]. You can also check exclusive content about #phishing-attacks [https://hackernoon.com/tagged/phishing-attacks], #lateral-phishing [https://hackernoon.com/tagged/lateral-phishing], #phishing-email [https://hackernoon.com/tagged/phishing-email], #barracuda [https://hackernoon.com/tagged/barracuda], #cyber-threats [https://hackernoon.com/tagged/cyber-threats], #phishing-attack-statistics [https://hackernoon.com/tagged/phishing-attack-statistics], #multi-layered-security [https://hackernoon.com/tagged/multi-layered-security], #phishing-awareness [https://hackernoon.com/tagged/phishing-awareness], and more. This story was written by: @technologynews [https://hackernoon.com/u/technologynews]. Learn more about this writer by checking @technologynews's [https://hackernoon.com/about/technologynews] about page, and for more stories, please visit hackernoon.com [https://hackernoon.com]. A new report from Barracuda has just dropped, and it’s nothing short of a cyber-crime horror show. Nearly 42% of email attacks on companies with 2,000 employees or more are driven by the insidious menace of lateral phishing. Smaller businesses are getting hammered with external phishing attacks, which account for a staggering 71% of the threats over the past year.

3 Things CTOs Should Know About SOC 2 Compliance

This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/3-things-ctos-should-know-about-soc-2-compliance [https://hackernoon.com/3-things-ctos-should-know-about-soc-2-compliance]. Discover the benefits of SOC 2 compliance for CTOs. Learn how modern tools simplify the process and why genuine compliance can boost your business growth. Check more stories related to cybersecurity at: https://hackernoon.com/c/cybersecurity [https://hackernoon.com/c/cybersecurity]. You can also check exclusive content about #data-security [https://hackernoon.com/tagged/data-security], #compliance [https://hackernoon.com/tagged/compliance], #how-to-be-a-good-cto [https://hackernoon.com/tagged/how-to-be-a-good-cto], #cybersecurity-tips [https://hackernoon.com/tagged/cybersecurity-tips], #security-operation-center [https://hackernoon.com/tagged/security-operation-center], #soc-2-compliance [https://hackernoon.com/tagged/soc-2-compliance], #what-is-soc-2-compliance [https://hackernoon.com/tagged/what-is-soc-2-compliance], #hackernoon-top-story [https://hackernoon.com/tagged/hackernoon-top-story], and more. This story was written by: @mikedecockmjd [https://hackernoon.com/u/mikedecockmjd]. Learn more about this writer by checking @mikedecockmjd's [https://hackernoon.com/about/mikedecockmjd] about page, and for more stories, please visit hackernoon.com [https://hackernoon.com]. The landscape of data security has evolved significantly in recent years, driving increased demand for SOC 2 reports. Customers expect transparency and assurance that robust security programs are in place, validated by third-party audits. The SOC 2 report as we know it today was developed by the AICPA in 2010.

Ahrefs Under Fire for Severe Domain Rating (DR) Inaccuracies

This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/ahrefs-under-fire-for-severe-domain-rating-dr-inaccuracies [https://hackernoon.com/ahrefs-under-fire-for-severe-domain-rating-dr-inaccuracies]. Ahrefs' DR metrics calculations are under fire and have become alarmingly unreliable and inaccurate leading to SEO and link building scams Check more stories related to cybersecurity at: https://hackernoon.com/c/cybersecurity [https://hackernoon.com/c/cybersecurity]. You can also check exclusive content about #scams [https://hackernoon.com/tagged/scams], #ahrefs [https://hackernoon.com/tagged/ahrefs], #digital-marketing-scams [https://hackernoon.com/tagged/digital-marketing-scams], #seo-scams [https://hackernoon.com/tagged/seo-scams], #blogging-scams [https://hackernoon.com/tagged/blogging-scams], #metrics-scams [https://hackernoon.com/tagged/metrics-scams], #vanity-metrics [https://hackernoon.com/tagged/vanity-metrics], #cybersecurity [https://hackernoon.com/tagged/cybersecurity], and more. This story was written by: @technologynews [https://hackernoon.com/u/technologynews]. Learn more about this writer by checking @technologynews's [https://hackernoon.com/about/technologynews] about page, and for more stories, please visit hackernoon.com [https://hackernoon.com]. Ahrefs' Domain Rating (DR) metric is at the center of a storm due to its apparent failure to accurately reflect domain authority. The core issue lies in the alarming discrepancy between reported DR scores and actual organic performance. The situation has been exacerbated by the alarming rise in paid blog post scams, particularly prevalent in countries like India and Pakistan.

Building a Secure Future: the Ethical Imperative of Prioritizing Security in Digital Architecture

This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/building-a-secure-future-the-ethical-imperative-of-prioritizing-security-in-digital-architecture [https://hackernoon.com/building-a-secure-future-the-ethical-imperative-of-prioritizing-security-in-digital-architecture]. Security isn't just about technology; it's also about ethics, protecting not just information but the core of our digital society. Check more stories related to cybersecurity at: https://hackernoon.com/c/cybersecurity [https://hackernoon.com/c/cybersecurity]. You can also check exclusive content about #cybersecurity [https://hackernoon.com/tagged/cybersecurity], #cloud-computing [https://hackernoon.com/tagged/cloud-computing], #aws [https://hackernoon.com/tagged/aws], #secure-software-development [https://hackernoon.com/tagged/secure-software-development], #key-rotation-control [https://hackernoon.com/tagged/key-rotation-control], #bring-your-own-key [https://hackernoon.com/tagged/bring-your-own-key], #cross-account-sharing [https://hackernoon.com/tagged/cross-account-sharing], #vpcs-and-subnets [https://hackernoon.com/tagged/vpcs-and-subnets], and more. This story was written by: @manishsinhav [https://hackernoon.com/u/manishsinhav]. Learn more about this writer by checking @manishsinhav's [https://hackernoon.com/about/manishsinhav] about page, and for more stories, please visit hackernoon.com [https://hackernoon.com]. Security isn't just about technology; it's also about ethics, protecting not just information but the core of our digital society. As a Senior Software Engineer with over 13 years of experience, these are my go-to best practices when designing an AWS service.