Security Affairs

DECEMBER 1, 2024

For example, these campaigns leverage fake social media accounts to post questions and comments about divisive internal issues in the U.S. The data collected through these operations can provide insights into voter demographics, potentially influencing election outcomes. As the technology evolves, so will its misuse.

Artificial Intelligence 133

Artificial Intelligence Phishing Media Cyber threats 133

SecureList

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Mobile statistics Targeted attacks New APT threat actor targets Russian government entities In May 2024, we discovered a new APT targeting Russian government organizations. Two months later, in July 2024, CloudSorcerer launched further attacks against Russian government organizations and IT companies.

Energy and Utilities 105

Energy and Utilities Ransomware Malware Government 105

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 28, 2020

A credible threat actor is offering access to the email accounts of hundreds of C-level executives for $100 to $1500 per account. Access to the email accounts of hundreds of C-level executives is available on the Exploit.in for $100 to $1500 per account. Exploit.in ” reported ZDNet. Pierluigi Paganini.

Accountability 116

Accountability Cybercrime Hacking Retail 116

Krebs on Security

JULY 18, 2022

The researchers concluded that 911 is supported by a “mid scale botnet-like infrastructure that operates in several networks, such as corporate, government and critical infrastructure.” Others are fairly opaque about their data collection and retention policies. su between 2016 and 2019. ”

VPN 352

VPN Computers and Electronics Antivirus Software 352

Krebs on Security

AUGUST 26, 2020

Ngo’s businesses enabled an entire generation of cybercriminals to commit an estimated $1 billion worth of new account fraud , and to sully the credit histories of countless Americans in the process. “They would discover [my accounts] and fix it, and I would discover a new vulnerability and hack them again.”

Identity Theft 353

Identity Theft Computers and Electronics Hacking Accountability 353

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 23, 2023

Our investigation indicates that certain information associated with your account was impacted.” ” reads the data breach notification email sent to the impacted customers. “Mint’s data collection policy is one of the most important ways in which we ensure the privacy and security of our subscribers.

Data breaches 136

Data breaches Mobile Wireless Data collection 136

Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Internal Revenue Service website for months: Anyone seeking to create an account to view their tax records online would soon be required to provide biometric data to a private company in Virginia — ID.me. banks are stiffing account takeover victims. A single bitcoin is trading at around $45,000. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.)

Cryptocurrency 291

Cryptocurrency Cybercrime Computers and Electronics Scams 291

Krebs on Security

OCTOBER 12, 2018

Tony Sager (TS): The federal government has been worrying about this kind of problem for decades. In the 70s and 80s, the government was more dominant in the technology industry and didn’t have this massive internationalization of the technology supply chain. Another is accountability and traceability back to a source.

Computers and Electronics 232

Computers and Electronics Internet Internet Technology 232

Security Boulevard

MARCH 24, 2025

While MFA is primarily a security feature, its primary privacy benefit is adding another layer of security to prevent unauthorized access to information contained in particular important or sensitive accounts. These apps also frequently use Bluetooth data to gather location information and proximity to nearby devices.

Surveillance 75

Surveillance Telecommunications Malware Data breaches 75

Security Affairs

AUGUST 3, 2024

According to COPPA, website operators are forbidden from collecting, using, or disclosing personal information from children under 13 without parental consent and mandates deletion of such data upon parental request. In 2019, the government sued TikTok’s predecessor, Musical.ly, for COPPA violations.

Accountability 128

Accountability Data collection Risk Hacking 128

Security Affairs

JUNE 9, 2024

New York Times source code compromised via exposed GitHub token SolarWinds fixed multiple flaws in Serv-U and SolarWinds Platform Pandabuy was extorted twice by the same threat actor UAC-0020 threat actor used the SPECTR Malware to target Ukraine’s defense forces Chinese threat actor exploits old ThinkPHP flaws since October 2023 A new Linux (..)

Data breaches 126

Data breaches Banking Hacking Malware 126

Malwarebytes

MAY 22, 2024

On Monday, the computing giant unveiled a new line of PCs that integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology to promise faster speeds, enhanced productivity, and a powerful data collection and search tool that screenshots a device’s activity—including password entry—every few seconds. like world.”

Artificial Intelligence 111

Artificial Intelligence Passwords Accountability Media 111

Security Affairs

MAY 23, 2024

A previously unknown China-linked threat actor dubbed ‘Unfading Sea Haze’ has been targeting military and government entities since 2018. Bitdefender researchers discovered a previously unknown China-linked threat actor dubbed ‘Unfading Sea Haze’ that has been targeting military and government entities since 2018.

Malware 133

Malware Accountability Phishing Data collection 133

Centraleyes

MAY 23, 2024

What is Data Access Governance? 80% of digital organizations will fail because they don’t take a modern approach to data governance. Gartner) Data is widely recognized as the most valuable business asset. Data access governance is a subset of data governance.

Government 52

Government Backups Accountability Data privacy 52

Centraleyes

JULY 2, 2024

It involves creating AI technologies that are fair, transparent, accountable, and respectful of privacy. Responsible AI practices ensure that AI systems are developed and deployed in ways that are fair, transparent, accountable, and respectful of privacy. Responsible AI is about preventing such scenarios.

Government 52

Government Accountability Technology Risk 52

eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 20, 2024

This unprecedented scale of data exposure highlights the vulnerabilities inherent in our interconnected world and the immense value placed on personal information by cybercriminals. The implications of such massive data exposure are far-reaching, potentially impacting individuals, businesses, and governments globally.

Identity Theft 130

Identity Theft Data breaches Passwords Encryption 130

SecureList

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Global connectivity underpins the most basic functions of our society, such as logistics, government services and banking. Governments in many countries push for easier identification of Internet users to fight cybercrime, as well as “traditional” crime coordinated online.

Government 126

Government Internet Internet Technology 126

Hacker Combat

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Government agencies in Taiwan have been facing frequent cyber attacks. In his statement, he mentions that the Taiwan government encounters millions of scans daily. The number of cyber threats that the Taiwanese government faces is disconcerting. The hackers were said to have had access to nearly 6000 email accounts.

Government 52

Government Cyber Attacks Accountability Data collection 52

Centraleyes

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Governments and regulatory authorities may also mandate compliance with IATA standards to align with broader cybersecurity strategies. Governance and Accountability: Organizations must establish governance structures, including appointing a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) or equivalent roles, to oversee cybersecurity initiatives.

Risk 52

Risk Cybersecurity Penetration Testing Digital transformation 52

Malwarebytes

MARCH 27, 2025

This week we learned that the US Government uses Signal for communication, after a journalist was accidentally added to a Signal chat. Probably the largest alternative to Signal, WhatsApp is owned by Meta, and has faced criticism for its data-sharing practices. Switching to Signal is justified if privacy is your top priority.

Encryption 56

Encryption Data collection Mobile Authentication 56

The Last Watchdog

APRIL 22, 2020

PAM governs a hierarchy of privileged accounts all tied together in a Windows Active Directory ( AD ) environment. It didn’t take cyber criminals too long to figure out how to subvert PAM and AD – mainly by stealing or spoofing credentials to log on to privileged accounts. But SSO proved to be a boon for intruders, as well.

Accountability 138

Accountability Authentication Digital transformation Passwords 138

IT Security Guru

AUGUST 7, 2024

These regulations stress the fair treatment of customers, transparent sales practices, robust governance and consent. CIAM platforms facilitate this process by allowing “just-in-time” data collection at various touchpoints along the user journey, enriching customer profiles and enabling personalised services.

Insurance 124

Insurance Data collection Authentication Technology 124

Schneier on Security

MARCH 13, 2019

It even collects what it calls " shadow profiles " -- data about you even if you're not a Facebook user. This data is combined with other surveillance data the company buys, including health and financial data. Collecting and saving less of this data would be a strong indicator of a new direction for the company.

Advertising 250

Advertising Surveillance Engineering Encryption 250

SecureWorld News

MAY 6, 2022

The bill received bipartisan Congressional support and aims to improve the government's understanding, measurement, and tracking of cybercrime. Otherwise, we are risking the safety and privacy of American families, homes, businesses, and government agencies. So, how exactly will it improve federal cybercrime metrics?

Cybercrime 97

Cybercrime Government Data collection Cyber threats 97

eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Businesses that have spent the past three-plus years adapting to the European Union’s far-reaching data privacy law now have to decide how they will respond to a similar law in China that has been criticized as being more vague in its wording and harsher in its penalties. Also read: Top GRC Tools & Software for 2021.

Data privacy 131

Data privacy Data collection Accountability Software 131

Centraleyes

APRIL 17, 2025

To ensure that internal controls are properly structured, financial institutions, publicly traded companies, healthcare organizations, and even government agencies turn to established frameworksand one of the most widely recognized is the COSO Framework. Accurate Data Collection: Use reliable systems to collect financial data.

Risk 52

Risk Technology Accountability Cybersecurity 52

SecureList

MARCH 13, 2025

This confirms the trend of hacktivists exploiting trusted relationships (T1199 Trusted Relationship and T1078 Valid Accounts). They use these accounts to connect to the server via RDP to transfer and execute tools interactively. zip Lateral Movement The attackers used RDP to connect to systems, including with privileged accounts.

Energy and Utilities 79

Energy and Utilities Software Accountability Phishing 79

SecureWorld News

AUGUST 19, 2021

Government agencies continue to be hot targets for cybercriminals. The Associated Press says the cyberattack did not involve the 2020 census data. Furthermore, no systems or data maintained and managed by the Census Bureau on behalf of the public were compromised, manipulated or lost," Jarmin said. The data collected by the U.S.

Data collection 98

Data collection Firewall Government Risk 98

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

The experts started their investigation from the analysis published by ESET on attacks against organizations and local governments in Asia and Africa. Avast experts were able to capture several PNG files embedding a data-stealing payload. They steal data via the DropBox account registered on active Google emails.”

Data collection 100

Data collection Malware Accountability Hacking 100

SecureWorld News

APRIL 29, 2024

If there is a silver lining, it is likely the data exposed to advertisers such as Microsoft and Google does not include usernames, passwords, Social Security numbers (SSNs), financial account information, or credit card numbers. Protecting your information online starts with good cyber hygiene.

Data breaches 114

Data breaches Healthcare Identity Theft Advertising 114

Malwarebytes

JUNE 8, 2022

In reality, this level of data collection is not as uncommon as is being suggested. The app collects how much data? What really stood out was the kind of deep-dive data collection that was generating “events” everywhere he went and building up a picture of his daily life.

Mobile 120

Mobile Data collection Advertising Marketing 120

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024

The landscape of cybersecurity laws and regulations today is set to undergo significant changes, impacting businesses, government entities, and individuals alike. CISA encourages organizations to exchange information about cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and incidents to improve collective cybersecurity.

Cybersecurity 120

Cybersecurity Computers and Electronics Cyber threats Healthcare 120

Troy Hunt

OCTOBER 19, 2017

Searching through the incompletely imported database, I didn't find everyone who contacted me but for those who did, the data was always accurate. Realising that the government issued ID's were also present, I began searching the 27GB file directly for the ID rather than the partially incomplete database.

Data breaches 226

Data breaches Government Backups Internet 226

SecureWorld News

JUNE 24, 2024

Additionally, there sectoral privacy regulations in the United States, such as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), and state level regulations like the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). Weak access control processes can lead to breaches and data exploitation. is essential.

IoT 110

IoT InfoSec Artificial Intelligence Risk 110

Malwarebytes

MAY 23, 2023

Practices highlighted included “hard to find” location settings, misleading descriptions of location settings, and “repeated nudging” to enable location settings alongside incomplete disclosures of Google’s location data collection.

Advertising 98

Advertising Accountability Data collection Engineering 98

Malwarebytes

MARCH 3, 2021

Detailed credentials for more than 21 million mobile VPN app users were swiped and advertised for sale online last week, offered by a cyber thief who allegedly stole user data collected by the VPN apps themselves. The data leak of SuperVPN, GeckoVPN, and ChatVPN. link] — Troy Hunt (@troyhunt) February 28, 2021.

VPN 145

VPN Passwords Internet Internet 145

Identity IQ

JANUARY 17, 2023

Your identity or social security number is one of the most important privacy data elements. This number represents your identity according to your birth certificate within the local government in your state and throughout the United States. A passport number and driver’s license code are also considered to be private data.

Data privacy 98

Data privacy Identity Theft Accountability Banking 98