Schneier on Security

JUNE 6, 2023

In 2013 and 2014, I wrote extensively about new revelations regarding NSA surveillance based on the documents provided by Edward Snowden. I paged through weekly reports, presentation slides from status meetings, and general briefings to educate visitors. Many have written about how being under constant surveillance changes a person.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 16, 2023

Microsoft warns of a new Remcos RAT campaign targeting US accounting and tax return preparation firms ahead of Tax Day. Tax Day, Microsoft has observed a new Remcos RAT campaign targeting US accounting and tax return preparation firms. Ahead of the U.S. The phishing attacks began in February 2023, the IT giant reported. LNK) files.

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Schneier on Security

MARCH 13, 2019

And if you read his 3,000-word post carefully, Zuckerberg says nothing about changing Facebook's surveillance capitalism business model. This data is combined with other surveillance data the company buys, including health and financial data. Better use of Facebook data to prevent violence. Now that responsibility is diffuse.

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Krebs on Security

JULY 27, 2020

That surveillance has helped to paint a detailed picture of how business ID thieves operate, as well as the tricks they use to gain credit in a company’s name. For both dormant and existing businesses, the fraudsters attempt to create or modify the target company’s accounts at Dun & Bradstreet.

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Schneier on Security

OCTOBER 9, 2023

It’s also a contest about control and power, about how resources should be distributed and who should be held accountable. They want to wrestle the attention of regulators and advocates back toward present-day harms that are exacerbated by AI misinformation, surveillance, and inequity.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023

The City of Dallas revealed that the Royal ransomware gang that hit the city system in May used a stolen account. The Royal group began reconnaissance activity in April 2023, and the analysis of system log data dates the beginning of the surveillance operations on April 7, 2023. ” reads the report. ” reads the report.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 13, 2023

Chinese video surveillance giant Hikvision addressed a critical vulnerability in its Hybrid SAN and cluster storage products. Chinese video surveillance giant Hikvision addressed an access control vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2023-28808, affecting its Hybrid SAN and cluster storage products.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

Here’s how data awareness can help HTTP Client Tools Exploitation for Account Takeover Attacks Dangerous hacker responsible for more than 40 cyberattacks on strategic organizations arrested Whos Behind the Seized Forums Cracked & Nulled?

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

North Korea-linked APT Diamond Sleet supply chain attack relies on CyberLink software New InfectedSlurs Mirai-based botnet exploits two zero-days SiegedSec hacktivist group hacked Idaho National Laboratory (INL) CISA adds Looney Tunables Linux bug to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog Enterprise software provider TmaxSoft leaks 2TB of data (..)

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JANUARY 28, 2020

An extension of the celebration for Data Protection Day in Europe, Data Privacy Day functions as the signature event of the National Cyber Security Centre’s ongoing education and awareness efforts surrounding online privacy. January 28, 2020 marks the 13th iteration of Data Privacy Day. Key Management. A Streamlined Data Security Strategy.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 18, 2023

Citizen Lab reported that Israeli surveillance firm NSO Group used at least three iOS zero-click exploits in 2022. A new report from Citizen Lab states that the Israeli surveillance firm NSO Group used at least three zero-click zero-day exploits to deliver its Pegasus spyware.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 15, 2022

The SEABORGIUM group primarily focuses operations on defense and intelligence consulting companies, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and intergovernmental organizations (IGOs), think tanks, and higher education. The group also targets former intelligence officials, experts in Russian affairs, and Russian citizens abroad.

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Security Affairs

JULY 28, 2023

Insider Threats An insider threat refers to any time that someone with authorized access to any part of an organization’s networks, systems, devices, accounts, or assets uses that access to cause damage to the organization from within. There are, however, a few guiding principles that should be of help.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 13, 2022

to replace Chinese equipment Hackers breached a server of National Games of China days before the event Russian Gamaredon APT is targeting Ukraine since October Israeli surveillance firm QuaDream emerges from the dark Argo CD flaw could allow stealing sensitive data from Kubernetes Apps. US seizes $3.6 Pierluigi Paganini.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

MAY 30, 2023

It is also essential to evaluate inactive accounts and terminate access on a regular basis. Recent data breaches have shown that people are highly likely to use the same password across multiple online accounts accounts. Weak Passwords Many people overlook password choices.

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

In the US, for example, the FTC has requested public comments on the “prevalence of commercial surveillance and data security practices that harm consumers” to inform future legislation. Privacy experts are eagerly giving advice on how to secure your accounts and minimize your digital footprint.

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 23, 2021

Most upsetting to digital rights expert, it appears, is that the 107-page document (not including the necessary annexes) offers only glancing restrictions on biometric surveillance, like facial recognition software. The proposal clarifies which types of AI applications would be considered high-risk in each of the given categories.

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Security Affairs

MAY 2, 2023

TBK Vision is a video surveillance company that provides network CCTV devices and other related equipment, including DVRs for the protection of critical infrastructure facilities. The CVE-2018-9995 flaw is due to an error when handling a maliciously crafted HTTP cookie.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

Money Transfer Scam – Scammers hack the victims’s email accounts, monitor conversations between the buyers and title agents, send instructions on where to wire the money. Scammers hack the email accounts of their victims and monitor conversations between the buyers and title agents. His business partner was equally unaware.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Surveillance players have realized that targeting browsers provides extensive monitoring of victims while avoiding app store defenses. Educate users and advise them to restart Chrome regularly so that they get updated. Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments help in identifying and remedying weaknesses."

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

In this campaign, the actor decided to attack Russian educational institutions instead of government entities as it had previously. The second, an article published in 2024 by the Google Threat Analysis Group, described the business model of various companies that provide commercial surveillance solutions.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 23, 2023

Abandoned Eval PHP WordPress plugin abused to backdoor websites CISA adds MinIO, PaperCut, and Chrome bugs to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog At least 2 critical infrastructure orgs breached by North Korea-linked hackers behind 3CX attack American Bar Association (ABA) suffered a data breach,1.4

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Naturally, threat actors follow the trend and exploit the technology for surveillance, payload delivery, kinetic operations, and even diversion. Let’s dive into some examples of how enterprises must account for external drones entering their airspace and cyber threats to drones operated by the enterprise. Disclaimer.

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Identity IQ

JANUARY 20, 2023

The objective of shoulder surfing is to steal sensitive information such as passwords, credit card numbers, or personal identification numbers (PINs) that can later be used to access the victim’s accounts. To pass the time, you decided to log into your bank account. This stranger manages to gain access to two accounts.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022

Dhapte said that MFA educates workers on biometrics, smart cards, and other passwordless technologies, lowering friction during future full-passwordless onboarding procedures. The account recovery element of passkey is another double-edged sword. Identity, citizenship, and surveillance are all societal concerns.

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Security Affairs

MAY 14, 2023

ransom Dragon Breath APT uses double-dip DLL sideloading strategy International Press Cybercrime San Bernardino County pays $1.1-million ransom Dragon Breath APT uses double-dip DLL sideloading strategy International Press Cybercrime San Bernardino County pays $1.1-million

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JUNE 4, 2019

The types of activities for which the most complaints have been made so far are telemarketing, promotional e-mails and vdeo surveillance/CCTV. As a result, stakeholders must be educated on the nature of personal data that their organization handles and what needs to be done so they can comply with the regulation. What lies ahead.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 13, 2023

Fraud, financial gain, and intellectual property theft are the primary motivators, and ‘trusted business partners’ typically account for 15-25% of the cases across all industries. As cited in TechJury , more than two out of three insider threats are caused by negligence. Nine in ten result from human error.

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Hacker's King

MAY 20, 2023

By combining something you know(like a password) with something you have(such as a verification code), 2FA adds an extra layer of protection to your online accounts. Hackers might target weak session tokens or hijack active sessions to gain unauthorized access to an account. However, like any security system, 2FA is not foolproof.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

MAY 30, 2023

It is also essential to evaluate inactive accounts and terminate access on a regular basis. Recent data breaches have shown that people are highly likely to use the same password across multiple online accounts accounts. Weak Passwords Many people overlook password choices.

Cybersecurity 52

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BH Consulting

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

It doesn’t seem to be a popular move: security educator Michelle Levesley criticised LastPass’ lack of advice on how to create a secure password. Meanwhile on the consumer side of privacy, Meta will start allowing EU users to unlink their Facebook and Instagram accounts. MORE Facts and misconceptions about cybersecurity budgets.

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Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

You probably use the deep web all the time — examples may include bank accounts, your email, and login-restricted content such as news or streaming entertainment. Surveillance and monitoring initiatives that enable authorities to track and identify individuals on the dark web. The FBI shut down the Silk Road in October 2013.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 24, 2024

Take into account physical data center security, network attack protection, data encryption, and strong access restrictions to prevent unwanted access to data and applications. Take into account aspects like exposure, misconfiguration, and insider threats. Ensure that security measures stay effective and compliant.

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Using a malicious script, the attackers redirected their targets’ incoming email to an email address controlled by the attackers, gathering data from the compromised accounts. Although there was a public report of drones used to hack a Wi-Fi network in 2022, there are no accounts of similar events happening in 2023.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 9, 2024

Assess the physical security measures: Evaluate access controls, surveillance systems, and environmental controls. How to Implement Proper Cybersecurity Training Effective cybersecurity training should educate employees of the potential risks and best practices for using SaaS applications securely.

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Spinone

JANUARY 5, 2021

If something happens with one warehouse that con Also, unlike most on-site solutions, these places are guaranteed to 24/7 surveillance and armed security guards. A user may click on the link in a phishing email and provide the scam site with credentials from the real Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace account.

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Spinone

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

The growing risks leave us with the fact that cybersecurity education is not a matter of choice anymore – it’s a matter of necessity. In case you want to train your employees, you may need to use a company account to be able to set scheduled lessons for your staff. to $199 for business accounts.

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