Schneier on Security

APRIL 7, 2022

The operation copied and removed malware from vulnerable internet-connected firewall devices that Sandworm used for command and control (C2) of the underlying botnet. The botnet “targets network devices manufactured by WatchGuard Technologies Inc. Four more news articles. WatchGuard) and ASUSTek Computer Inc.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 3, 2023

Spy”-type cyberspace race as both criminals and defenders vie to gain the upper hand using new and emerging technologies. Every technology that enables our cyber teams to pinpoint and resolve threats and prevent attacks more quickly and accurately also benefits cybercriminals.

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Schneier on Security

JANUARY 22, 2019

The core of the problem lies in how, instead of depending on wireless, standard technologies, these industrial remote controllers rely on proprietary RF protocols, which are decades old and are primarily focused on safety at the expense of security. News article. It wasn't until the arrival of Industry 4.0,

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Schneier on Security

JULY 26, 2022

Web browsing: Certain complex web technologies, like just-in-time (JIT) JavaScript compilation, are disabled unless the user excludes a trusted site from Lockdown Mode. It’s common to trade security off for usability, and the results of that are all over Apple’s operating systems—and everywhere else on the Internet.

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CSO Magazine

MAY 26, 2023

Today, the convergence of operational technology (OT) and IT networks is accelerating because organizations can use the data collected by physical equipment and Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) devices to identify issues and increase efficiency. To read this article in full, please click here

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Schneier on Security

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

News articles talk about " spy trains ," and the possibility that the train cars might surreptitiously monitor their passengers' faces, movements, conversations or phone calls. Meanwhile, the chairman of China's technology giant Huawei has pointed to NSA spying disclosed by Edward Snowden as a reason to mistrust US technology companies.

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Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 2, 2021

In January 2021, technology vendor Ubiquiti Inc. They allege that in late December 2020, Sharp applied for a job at another technology company, and then abused his privileged access to Ubiquiti’s systems at Amazon’s AWS cloud service and the company’s GitHub accounts to download large amounts of proprietary data.

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Identity IQ

AUGUST 19, 2023

7 Internet Safety Tips for Safer Internet Browsing IdentityIQ With the internet, we can access vast amounts of information with only a click or tap. This year, the total number of internet users worldwide reached 5.18 And as immense as the internet is, so are the risks. Many threats lurk in its corners.

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Schneier on Security

APRIL 25, 2024

In just a few decades, much of human knowledge has been collectively written up and made available to anyone with an internet connection. This article might be written very differently in an academic publication, for example, and publishing it here entailed pitching an editor, revising multiple drafts for style and focus, and so on.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 28, 2022

The 5G technology appears to be perfect from a distance, with its grand claims of fostering efficient interconnectivity and speedy data transfers between people, objects, and devices. This article explores the possible ramifications that 5G could have for IoT security, along with some steps that enterprises can take to prepare for it.

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Troy Hunt

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

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Schneier on Security

DECEMBER 19, 2023

There’s a rumor flying around the Internet that OpenAI is training foundation models on your Dropbox documents. Some articles are more nuanced , but there’s still a lot of confusion. Here’s CNBC. Here’s Boing Boing. It seems not to be true. Dropbox isn’t sharing all of your documents with OpenAI.

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Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

The dust-up over Pushwoosh came in part from data gathered by Zach Edwards , a security researcher who until recently worked for the Internet Safety Labs , a nonprofit organization that funds research into online threats. Around 2016, he said, the two companies both started using the Pushwoosh name. . “Pushwoosh Inc. ” GOV 311.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 8, 2024

This article explores these threats, expected timelines, and steps organizations can take to prepare for a future where quantum decryption becomes a reality. Attackers are intercepting and storing encrypted internet traffic in anticipation of future quantum decryptiona practice known as "store now, decrypt later."

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Graham Cluley

AUGUST 14, 2024

Scammers are once again using deepfake technology to dupe unwary internet Facebook and Instagram users into making unwise cryptocurrency investments. Read more in my article on the Hot for Security blog.

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Krebs on Security

JUNE 29, 2023

As first reported by Cyberscoop in 2020, a trial brief in the California investigation identified Nikulin, Kislitsin and two alleged cybercriminals — Oleg Tolstikh and Oleksandr Vitalyevich Ieremenko — as being present during a 2012 meeting at a Moscow hotel, where participants allegedly discussed starting an internet café business.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 5, 2019

I’m privileged to share news that two Last Watchdog articles were recognized in the 2019 Information Management Today MVP Awards. I’ve been paying close attention to privacy and cybersecurity since 2004, first as a technology reporter at USA TODAY, then as Editor-In-Chief of ThirdCertainty.com, a corporate-underwritten news analysis blog.

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Identity IQ

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Tips to Help Avoid Internet Fraud IdentityIQ Today, where the internet plays a crucial role in our daily lives, it is essential to be vigilant and proactive in helping protect yourself from internet fraud. Continue reading to learn how help to protect yourself from the dangers of internet fraud.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Travelers often rely on technology to enhance vacations, like by sharing photos online or finding lodging on an app. Wait until you getting back to share your magical memories with the whole internet. This article from the National Cybersecurity Alliance appeared originally here.

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CSO Magazine

MARCH 17, 2022

Organizations, technology providers, and internet standards will therefore soon be required to transition to quantum-safe encryption. To read this article in full, please click here

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Krebs on Security

OCTOBER 12, 2018

alongside Tony Sager , senior vice president and chief evangelist at the Center for Internet Security and a former bug hunter at the U.S. — had allegedly inserted hardware backdoors in technology sold to a number of American companies. . Tony Sager, senior vice president and chief evangelist at the Center for Internet Security.

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CSO Magazine

AUGUST 31, 2022

So, you read a great tip on the internet and think it would improve your security posture. To read this article in full, please click here Before you bring that tip to management, it’s wise to determine if it’s allowed by your security compliance requirements or can become an acceptable exception to your compliance templates.

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 10, 2022

Technology provides opportunities to positively impact the world and improve lives. Some bad actors also use this technology to create synthetic audio. Some of the roles include: •Information technology (IT). Finance- and employment-related technology. Using technology to fight technology can take people only so far.

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CSO Magazine

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Cyberthreats differ widely, with internet users in some countries at much higher risk than those in nations that offer more security due to strong cybercrime legislation and widely implemented cybersecurity programs, according to fraud-detection software company SEON. To read this article in full, please click here

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Daniel Miessler

MAY 14, 2020

I wrote an article recently on how to secure your home network in three different tiers of protection. In that piece I wanted to link to some safe internet practices—which some used to call Safe Hex—but I couldn’t find anything newer than nine years old. don’t install software from random places on the internet.

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CSO Magazine

AUGUST 6, 2021

Since applications, hardware, and technology systems typically ship with default settings, it’s important to review and implement recommended guidance. In this article, the Center for Internet Security (CIS) offers advice and best practices. To read this article in full, please click here

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 21, 2022

It is also likely that phishing will become a lot more sophisticated and intrusive, enabled by Metaverse technology. The internet opened up more avenues for both employee error and employee malice – and now, the Metaverse could expand those avenues even further. The internet is, by this point, a must for business.

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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 9, 2024

Augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) technologies provide intriguing opportunities for immersive and interactive experiences in cybersecurity training. Related: GenAI’ impact on DevSecOps Here’s how these technologies can bridge learning gaps in cybersecurity awareness and enhance the overall training experience.

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CSO Magazine

AUGUST 4, 2021

The growing sophistication of physical security through technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and the internet of things (IoT) means IT and physical security are becoming more closely connected, and as a result security teams need to be working together to secure both the physical and digital assets.

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CSO Magazine

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

This article will share reasons why ML has risen to such importance in cybersecurity, share some of the challenges of this particular application of the technology and describe the future that machine learning enables. To read this article in full, please click here

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Joseph Steinberg

AUGUST 28, 2024

With the Labour Government committing in the Kings Speech to strengthen the Online Safety Act, new ministers will soon rule on Ofcom’s final guidance on age assurance for Internet access to adult content. Such claims, however, are simply false.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 19, 2022

For instance, the The Last Watchdog article you are reading uses a CMS to store posts, display them in an attractive manner, and provide search capabilities. As every computer security professional knows, if anything is on the Internet, it’s subject to increasingly sophisticated attacks. All APIs should use the TLS v1.2 (or

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 20, 2025

Paragon Solutions is an Israeli company which sells high-end surveillance technology primarily to government clients, positioning its products as essential for combating crime and national security. CitizenLab focuses on studying information controls that impact the openness and security of the internet and pose threats to human rights.

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CSO Magazine

AUGUST 24, 2022

Security provider Trend Micro, however, warns in a recent research report that cybercriminals could misuse the technology for their own purposes. Security researchers predict that a kind of darknet structure could emerge there, similar to today's Internet. To read this article in full, please click here

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InfoWorld on Security

APRIL 19, 2022

Within minutes of your adding a new endpoint to the internet, a potential attacker has scanned it and assessed its exploitability. InfoWorld’s 2022 Technology of the Year Award winners: The best software development, cloud computing, data analytics, and machine learning products ]. To read this article in full, please click here

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CSO Magazine

MAY 10, 2023

Technology giant IBM has debuted a new set of tools and capabilities designed as an end-to-end, quantum-safe solution to secure organizations and governmental agencies as they head toward the post-quantum computing era. To read this article in full, please click here

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CSO Magazine

AUGUST 19, 2021

The Center for Internet Security (CIS) recently celebrated 20 years of bringing confidence to the connected world with consensus-based security guidance. Without community participation, we would not have CIS Benchmarks, as the community is at the heart of what drives development and consensus across industries and technologies.

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