Schneier on Security

DECEMBER 19, 2023

This isn’t helped by the fact that AI technology means the scope of what’s possible is changing at a rate that’s hard to appreciate even if you’re deeply aware of the space. More importantly, we need to be able to trust companies to honestly and clearly explain what they are doing with our data.

Government 331

Government Banking Risk Internet 331

Cisco Security

AUGUST 26, 2021

With the addition of Kenna Security into our program we now have over 250 technology partners and over 400 integrations for our mutual customers to utilize. An integration with Cigent Technology is now available for Secure Endpoint customers to integrate with. Kenna has a healthy 3rd Party ecosystem of technology partners.

Technology 145

Technology Firewall VPN Authentication 145

SecureWorld News

APRIL 30, 2023

DCAP can be seen as an intelligent security instrument that provides off-the-shelf data protection technologies, implementing a new approach to solving an important and necessary task. They analyze user accounts, files and their contents, access rights, data movements, and also identify violations. In particular.

Technology 98

Technology Unstructured Data Data breaches Information Security 98

SecureList

APRIL 29, 2025

We identified an odd authorized SSH key for a user called suporte (in a Portuguese-speaking environment, this is an account typically used for administrative tasks in the operating system). Such accounts are often configured to have the same username as the password, which is a bad practice, making it easy for the attackers to exploit them.

Passwords 96

Passwords Authentication System Administration Malware 96

Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Let’s take a look at how advertising has been used in an Amazon gaming title previously, and see how that could create a frosty reception for any new ad technology. It may well be different technology, but it could have easily inspired similar thinking where gaming and game streaming products are concerned. How does this work?

Technology 98

Technology Advertising Marketing Retail 98

Krebs on Security

JULY 18, 2022

“Our technology ensures the maximum security from reverse engineering and antivirus detections,” ExEClean promised. However there are two cybercriminal identities on the forums that have responded to individual 911 help requests, and who promoted the sale of 911 accounts via their handles. su between 2016 and 2019.

VPN 351

VPN Computers and Electronics Antivirus Software 351

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 290

Cryptocurrency Cybercrime Computers and Electronics Scams 290

Krebs on Security

OCTOBER 12, 2018

— had allegedly inserted hardware backdoors in technology sold to a number of American companies. Sager said he hadn’t heard anything about Supermicro specifically, but we chatted at length about the challenges of policing the technology supply chain. Below are some excerpts from our conversation. TS: Exactly.

Computers and Electronics 231

Computers and Electronics Internet Internet Technology 231

SecureList

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

CloudSorcerer is a sophisticated cyber-espionage tool used for stealth monitoring, data collection and exfiltration via Microsoft, Yandex and Dropbox cloud infrastructures. The data collected about the targets’ companies and contact information could be used to spy on people of interest and lay the groundwork for future attacks.

Energy and Utilities 105

Energy and Utilities Ransomware Malware Government 105

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. Surveillance Tech in the News This section covers surveillance technology and methods in the news.

Surveillance 75

Surveillance Telecommunications Malware Data breaches 75

Krebs on Security

AUGUST 14, 2019

Data collected in the course of the investigation also reveals some fascinating details that may help explain why these pump skimmers are so lucrative and ubiquitous. Armed with your PIN and debit card data, skimmer thieves or those who purchase stolen cards can clone your card and pull money out of your account at an ATM.

Banking 261

Banking Computers and Electronics Marketing Mobile 261

IT Security Guru

AUGUST 7, 2024

The insurance industry is experiencing a significant transformation fuelled by the ubiquity of digital technologies. 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

The Last Watchdog

JUNE 2, 2021

We’ve barely scratched the surface of applying artificial intelligence and advanced data analytics to the raw data collecting in these gargantuan cloud-storage structures erected by Amazon, Microsoft and Google. But it’s coming, in the form of driverless cars, climate-restoring infrastructure and next-gen healthcare technology.

Encryption 176

Encryption Artificial Intelligence IoT Data collection 176

Google Security

MAY 5, 2023

The technology behind the former (“same device passkey”) is not new: it was originally developed within the FIDO Alliance and first implemented by Google in August 2019 in select flows. This technology behind passkeys allows users to log in to their account using any form of device-based user verification, such as biometrics or a PIN code.

Authentication 122

Authentication Passwords Technology Password Management 122

Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Meta's near-omnipresence wherever you are online enabled it to gather data on users, even those who don't have Facebook accounts—thanks, in part, to the Facebook "Like" button, a piece of code embedded on most websites. Something similar happens to users who are either logged out of Facebook or don't have an account.

Data collection 98

Data collection Advertising Accountability Technology 98

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

The data collected unearthed a total of 1771 ransomware claims, with 55 recorded incidents in Italy. This report offers an exhaustive account of ransomware threats in the third quarter of 2023, spotlighting activities monitored by the OSINT Ransomfeed platform. Let us now delve into the detailed breakdown of the days.

Ransomware 130

Ransomware Data collection Hacking Accountability 130

Centraleyes

MAY 27, 2024

While many official assessments focus on helping developers secure AI systems, our assessment provides a tailored approach for users of these AI technologies, as well as in-house developers. Using the AI Governance security assessment helps your organization to confidently navigate the complexities of AI technology.

Government 110

Government Risk Technology Data collection 110

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

The report provides insights into factors influencing user consent for data collection and usage and reasons for consumer disengagement. More than half (55%) claimed that reducing unnecessary data collection was an additional factor that would help them gain trust in a company or brand.

Data collection 114

Data collection Data privacy B2B Digital transformation 114

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.

Artificial Intelligence 111

Artificial Intelligence Passwords Accountability Media 111

Centraleyes

APRIL 17, 2025

Various regulatory bodies and industry organizations either require or recommend the use of COSO: The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) recognize COSO as a valid framework for SOX compliance, ensuring public companies maintain strong internal controls over financial reporting.

Risk 52

Risk Technology Accountability Cybersecurity 52

Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

The conclusions seemed to upset the FTC, but we weren’t even mildly surprised: “The amount of data collected by large tech companies is simply staggering. The technology powering this ecosystem took place behind the scenes and out of view to consumers, posing significant privacy risks.

Surveillance 123

Surveillance Media Data collection Advertising 123

BH Consulting

MARCH 26, 2025

If there is one statistic that sums up the increasing pace of technological change, it might well be this. It introduces accountability measures for large platforms, and strengthens users’ rights. The Data Act enhances access to and use of non-personal data across sectors. How should boards approach digital risks?

Government 52

Government Artificial Intelligence Risk Digital transformation 52

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

The Last Watchdog

MARCH 14, 2019

The firings came as a result of a massive data breach which routed through an HVAC contractor’s compromised account. But they did so without taking into account the hockey-stick rise in reliance on third-party suppliers. When Target fired both its CEO and CIO in 2014, it was a wake-up call for senior management.

Cyber Risk 165

Cyber Risk Risk Digital transformation Accountability 165

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

“Google misled its users into thinking they had turned off location tracking in their account settings, when, in fact, Google continued to collect their location information. Location data represent the core of the digital advertising business of the IT giant. ” reads the DoJ’s press release. not hidden); and.

Consumer Protection 98

Consumer Protection Accountability Data collection Advertising 98

Malwarebytes

JANUARY 25, 2024

The threat actor is abusing Google advertiser accounts to create malicious ads and pointing them to pages where unsuspecting users will download Remote Administration Trojan (RATs) instead. While we don’t know the threat actor’s true intentions, data collection and spying may be one of their motives.

Malware 128

Malware Advertising Accountability Encryption 128

Krebs on Security

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

Less than a week ago, security researcher Nitish Shah directed KrebsOnSecurity to an open database on the Web that allowed anyone to query up-to-the-minute mSpy records for both customer transactions at mSpy’s site and for mobile phone data collected by mSpy’s software. The database required no authentication.

Spyware 228

Spyware Mobile Advertising Software 228

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 17, 2023

The Sandworm group (aka BlackEnergy , UAC-0082 , Iron Viking , Voodoo Bear , and TeleBots ) has been active since 2000, it operates under the control of Unit 74455 of the Russian GRU’s Main Center for Special Technologies (GTsST). “Note (!)

Telecommunications 130

Telecommunications Authentication Data collection Passwords 130

NetSpi Executives

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

But with names like CAASM, EASM, and DRPS, plus their overlapping or complementary capabilities, it can be a lot of work to understand how they differ, and which technologies are right for you. This technology maximizes asset visibility while giving greater context into the connection between assets and potential exposures they may have.

Risk 52

Risk Technology Penetration Testing Cyber threats 52

SecureList

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Types of web tracking Web tracking can be classified into several categories based on the methods and technologies employed: Cookies Cookies are small text files that websites place on a user’s device to store information about their visits, such as login credentials, preferences, and tracking identifiers.

Advertising 129

Advertising Technology Marketing Media 129

CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 30, 2021

where fraudsters impersonated a trusted business partner , manipulat ing the CEO into transferring $243,000 to the scammers’ account. . They are made to look and sound authentic by u sing deep learning technology and AI algorithms. . one business leader fell victim to a deepfake scam ?where

Technology 93

Technology Authentication Media Accountability 93

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 15, 2018

Scammers create fake websites of known brands, fraudulent promotional campaigns, and fake accounts on social media. In recent years, an often-used fraud method has been fake mobile applications: 36% of users are unable to distinguish between genuine and fake apps, and 60% of the latter request access to the user’s personal data. .

Marketing 104

Marketing Media Phishing Engineering 104

SecureList

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Most of all, privacy-preserving technologies were among the most discussed tech topics, even if opinions on some of the implementations, e.g. NeuralHash or Federated Learning of Cohorts , were mixed. Governments are wary of the growing big tech power and data hoarding, which will lead to conflicts – and compromises.

Government 126

Government Internet Internet Technology 126

SecureList

JULY 8, 2024

It’s a sophisticated cyberespionage tool used for stealth monitoring, data collection, and exfiltration via Microsoft Graph, Yandex Cloud, and Dropbox cloud infrastructure. 0x2507 Create process with pipe Creates any process with support of inter-process communication to exchange data with the created process.

Government 144

Government Malware Data collection DNS 144

Centraleyes

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Recent amendments have focused on addressing vulnerabilities linked to digital transformation in aviation, such as the use of cloud technologies and IoT devices. Evolution and Updates: The IATA has regularly updated its guidance to reflect emerging threats, including ransomware, supply chain vulnerabilities, and advanced persistent threats.

Risk 52

Risk Cybersecurity Penetration Testing Digital transformation 52

SecureList

APRIL 5, 2023

As mentioned above, the creators of phishing bots and kits can get access to data collected with tools they made. The seller’s description of advanced phishing page functionalities After looking closer at these offers, we found that they do contain scripts to block web crawlers and anti-phishing technology.

Phishing 144

Phishing Marketing Scams Accountability 144

SC Magazine

JULY 13, 2021

The company’s investigation determined that social security numbers, driver’s license numbers, passport numbers and/or financial account numbers may have been accessed or acquired. For this reason – unlike [how] it appears in this case – organizations are wise to limit the amount of data kept and stored in systems,” Kron said.

Retail 102

Retail Ransomware Hacking Digital transformation 102