eSecurity Planet

MARCH 4, 2025

The attackers, identified as TGR-UNK-0011, or JavaGhost, leverage exposed AWS credentials to gain access to cloud accounts and use legitimate services like Amazon Simple Email Service (SES) and WorkMail to distribute phishing messages. Setting up SES and WorkMail accounts to send phishing emails that appear legitimate.

Phishing 95

Phishing Accountability Authentication Risk 95

The Last Watchdog

MARCH 19, 2025

SpyCloud , the leading identity threat protection company, today released its 2025 SpyCloud Annual Identity Exposure Report , highlighting the rise of darknet-exposed identity data as the primary cyber risk facing enterprises today. It requires organizations to rethink the risks posed by employees, consumers, partners and suppliers.

Cyber Risk 113

Cyber Risk Risk Phishing Cybercrime 113

SecureList

OCTOBER 29, 2024

The primary objective of these services is risk reduction. Policy violations by employees Most organizations focus on external threats; however, policy violations pose a major risk , with 51% of SMB incidents and 43% of enterprise incidents involving IT security policy violations caused by employees.

Risk 108

Risk Antivirus Accountability Malware 108

The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Gen AI threats and quantum computing exposures must be accounted for. Businesses must adopt tools and automation capable of invoking immediate action, even at the risk of false positives. Raising security baselines across industries is essential, with risk mitigationnot acceptancebecoming the standard.

Cyber threats 264

Cyber threats CISO IoT Phishing 264

Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Meta provided insight this week into the company’s efforts in taking down more than 2 million accounts that were connected to pig butchering scams on their owned platforms, Facebook and Instagram. Never give money to anyone you’ve met online Get a second opinion from someone you trust If in doubt, back away and report the account.

Accountability 127

Accountability Scams Cryptocurrency Identity Theft 127

IT Security Guru

JANUARY 30, 2025

So, lets explore how spread betting platforms are rising to this challenge and ensuring that their platforms are cyber risk-free. Cyber Risks Facing Spread Betting Platforms Cyber threats are becoming more dangerous than ever, and spread betting platforms are a major target for most of these cyberattacks. Enable 2FA.

Cyber Risk 96

Cyber Risk Risk Penetration Testing Accountability 96

Responsible Cyber

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

However, with every partnership comes potential risk. As networks expand to include third, fourth, and even fifth parties, the complexities of managing these risks multiply. For CCEOs and senior leaders, effective third-party risk management (TPRM) is not just a necessity—it’s a strategic imperative.

Risk 105

Risk Government Education Technology 105

Schneier on Security

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Typically, I create the public and private keypair on my laptop and upload the public key to Amazon, which bakes my public key into the server’s administrator account. By deleting the data, I have removed a security risk from the server and its security has increased. But if I delete that private key, the vulnerability goes away.

Accountability 170

Accountability Risk Malware Hacking 170

Joseph Steinberg

MAY 23, 2024

To read the piece, please see Oversight of the Management of Cybersecurity Risks: The Skill Most Corporate Boards Need, But Don’t Have on Newsweek.com. Earlier today, Newsweek published an op-ed that I wrote on this important topic.

Risk 261

Risk Cyber Risk Cybersecurity Artificial Intelligence 261

Krebs on Security

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

At the end of 2023, malicious hackers learned that many companies had uploaded sensitive customer records to accounts at the cloud data storage service Snowflake that were protected with little more than a username and password (no multi-factor authentication needed). government military which country will not hand me over” -“U.S.

Hacking 238

Hacking Government Identity Theft Accountability 238

The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 29, 2023

Here’s what you should know about the risks, what aviation is doing to address those risks, and how to overcome them. It is difficult to deny that cyberthreats are a risk to planes. Risks delineated Still, there have been many other incidents since. Fortunately, there are ways to address the risks.

Software 264

Software Risk Artificial Intelligence Cyber Attacks 264

Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Employees of these companies were tricked into clicking malicious attachments and links and filling in their email account login information on fake sites. With our law enforcement partners, we will continue to aggressively investigate, pursue, and hold accountable the crooks who perpetrate frauds online, wherever they are.”

Accountability 142

Accountability Banking Internet Internet 142

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Protecting Retailers Against Cyber Risks on Black Friday and Cyber Monday josh.pearson@t… Tue, 11/26/2024 - 08:01 As Black Friday and Cyber Monday loom, the stakes for retailers extend far beyond enticing deals and record sales. trillion, the risk of a data breach extends beyond immediate financial losses. trillion and $5.28

Retail 71

Retail Cyber Risk Risk DDOS 71

Hacker's King

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Instagram has revolutionized the way we share our lives online, but with its growing popularity comes an increased risk of cyber threats. If your account falls into the wrong hands, it can lead to the loss of personal memories, private messages, or even a damaged online reputation. Unusual direct messages sent to followers.

Accountability 52

Accountability Hacking Social Engineering Passwords 52

Duo's Security Blog

MARCH 25, 2025

Are they bad weird (ex: a users account has been dormant but now tries to sign in without MFA)? This innovative approach helps organizations manage user-related risks more efficiently by assigning trust levels based on a comprehensive evaluation of user behavior and context. The algorithm first sets out a framework of risk types.

Risk 59

Risk Accountability Threat Detection Firewall 59

Security Boulevard

MARCH 10, 2025

Recent regulations and high-profile cases signal a new era of accountability for publicly listed companies. The key lies in understanding and defining your cybersecurity risk appetite. The post SEC Compliance Requirements: Why Your Risk Appetite Matters appeared first on Security Boulevard. But how do you prepare?

Risk 52

Risk Accountability Cybersecurity Cyber Risk 52

SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Grubhub recently confirmed a data breach stemming from a third-party vendor, exposing the ongoing risks associated with supply chain security. Grubhub detected unusual activity within its environment, later traced to an account associated with a third-party service provider used for customer support. How did this happen?

Data breaches 91

Data breaches Accountability Social Engineering Passwords 91

Malwarebytes

MARCH 4, 2025

The Docusign Application Programming Interface (API) allows customers to send emails that come from genuine Docusign accounts, and they can use templates to impersonate reputable companies. Weve identified an unauthorized transaction made from your PayPal account to Coinbase: Amount: $755.38

Scams 135

Scams Accountability Phishing Banking 135

Krebs on Security

JANUARY 31, 2025

“Those payments would instead be redirected to a financial account the perpetrators controlled, resulting in significant losses to victims,” the DOJ wrote. “Ironically, the Manipulaters may create more short-term risk to their own customers than law enforcement,” DomainTools wrote.

Phishing 251

Phishing Cybercrime Advertising Malware 251

The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Identity security vendors have focused narrowly on securing corporate accounts, leaving organizations vulnerable to cybercriminals exploiting the broader identity exposures of employees, consumers, and suppliers. A shift to an identity-centric perspective is needed, particularly as the scope of identity exposures continues to grow.

Cybercrime 124

Cybercrime Phishing Accountability Malware 124

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

The investigation revealed that attackers had compromised an account associated with a third-party provider of support services. Then GrubHub locked out the attackers and removed the hacked account. Upon discovery, we promptly launched an investigation, identifying unauthorized access to an account associated with this provider.”

Data breaches 114

Data breaches Passwords Accountability Hacking 114

eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Transcript Cookie theft is a cyberattack where hackers exploit session data stored in cookies, like login credentials, to gain unauthorized access to your accounts. With stolen cookies, bad actors can commit identity theft, cause financial loss, and access your accounts. In this video, we’ll show you how to stay safe.

Identity Theft 111

Identity Theft Passwords Phishing Accountability 111

Schneier on Security

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Meanwhile, only partially redacted names of CIA employees were sent over an unclassified email account. Each day of continued unrestricted access makes the eventual recovery more difficult and increases the risk of irreversible damage to these critical systems. After that, Medicaid and Medicare records were compromised.

Government 363

Government Artificial Intelligence Banking Software 363

Malwarebytes

MARCH 12, 2025

Google is spying on Android users, starting from even before they have logged in to their Google account. The researchers found that multiple identifiers are used to track the user of an Android handset, even before they have opened a Google app or signed in to their Google account.

Advertising 141

Advertising Accountability Marketing Engineering 141

Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

All the company’s social media accounts haven’t been updated since 2023 at the latest. So, even if a company has good intentions, there is still a risk of your genetic data being linked to your personally identifiable information (PII). The BBC reports it tried several methods to reach the company but failed in this effort.

Insurance 145

Insurance Accountability Risk Data breaches 145

Malwarebytes

JANUARY 3, 2025

The archives are offered for download on various locations like Dropbox, Catbox, and often on the Discord content delivery network (CDN), by using compromised accounts which add extra credibility. One of the main interests for the stealers seem to be Discord credentials which can be used to expand the network of compromised accounts.

Scams 140

Scams Identity Theft Media Accountability 140

Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 3, 2024

While hard to measure precisely, tech support scams accounted for $924M, according to the FBI’s 2023 Internet Crime Report. We’ve identified specific advertiser accounts that make up the bulk of fraudulent ads we have reported to Google this past year. Keep threats off by downloading Malwarebytes Browser Guard today.

Scams 131

Scams Advertising Accountability Engineering 131

The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Shashanka Dr. Madhu Shashanka , Chief Data Scientist, Concentric AI Generative AI in 2025 will bring transformative opportunities but heightened cybersecurity risks, including data exposure, AI misuse, and novel threats like prompt injection attacks. Organizations face rising risks of AI-driven social engineering and personal device breaches.

Risk 173

Risk Threat Detection Technology Phishing 173

Malwarebytes

JANUARY 17, 2025

A cybercriminal campaign linked to Russia is deploying QR codes to access the WhatsApp accounts of high-profile targets like journalists, members of think tanks, and employees of non-governmental organizations (NGOs), according to new details revealed by Microsoft. WhatsApp will double-check whether you want to add a device to the account.

Phishing 138

Phishing Accountability Mobile Risk 138

Krebs on Security

JUNE 15, 2023

” When security experts began raising the alarm about a possible zero-day in Barracuda’s products, the Chinese hacking group altered their tactics, techniques and procedures (TTPs) in response to Barracuda’s efforts to contain and remediate the incident, Mandiant found.

Risk 264

Risk VPN Internet Internet 264

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 28, 2024

A long supply chain adds third-party risks, as each partner’s security affects your own, making identity and access management more challenging. While conventional “internal” employees account for 29% of identities, non-employees or “external identities” in aggregate (contractors, vendors, etc.)

B2B 126

B2B Cybersecurity Risk Identity Theft 126

Malwarebytes

MARCH 13, 2025

Besides spending way too much time on the platform, children run the risk of getting exposed to inappropriate content, online predators, cyberbullying, and scams. When setting up your child’s Roblox account, avoid using real names, and use an appropriate date of birth to enable the relevant restrictions. Friend requests.

Scams 120

Scams Education Accountability Risk 120

eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

This data reportedly includes everything from names and addresses to Social Security numbers and bank account details. The stolen data reportedly includes highly personal information — names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, bank account details, and even records of residents’ interactions with city services.

Ransomware 116

Ransomware Authentication Identity Theft Penetration Testing 116

Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

In this post, well walk you through exactly how this scam works, show you what to watch out for, and give you tips on keeping your Etsy account secure. Inside the PDF, theres often a clickable link urging you to confirm your identity or verify your account. This is a common scare tactics. com-etsy-verify[.]cfd cfd etsy-car[.]switchero[.]cfd

Scams 128

Scams Accountability Marketing Account Security 128

SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Tim Mackey, Head of Software Supply Chain Risk Strategy at Black Duck, explains: "Attacks on legacy cyber-physical, IoT, and IIoT devicesparticularly in an OT environmentare to be expected and must be planned for as part of the operational requirements for the device. Regularly audit and remove unused credentials and accounts.

Ransomware 112

Ransomware IoT Encryption Social Engineering 112

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

CVE-2024-5910 – In July, Palo Alto Networks released security updates to address five security flaws impacting its products, the most severe issue, tracked as CVE-2024-5910 (CVSS score: 9.3), is a missing authentication for a critical function in Palo Alto Networks Expedition that can lead to an admin account takeover.

Firewall 125

Firewall Authentication Accountability Risk 125

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 19, 2024

This week, Sophos researchers warned that ransomware operators are exploiting the critical vulnerability CVE-2024-40711 in Veeam Backup & Replication to create rogue accounts and deploy malware. reads a statement published by Sophos on Mastodon. “In In one case, attackers dropped Fog ransomware. concludes Sophos.

Backups 130

Backups VPN Ransomware Authentication 130