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Kroll Employee SIM-Swapped for Crypto Investor Data

Krebs on Security

Security consulting giant Kroll disclosed today that a SIM-swapping attack against one of its employees led to the theft of user information for multiple cryptocurrency platforms that are relying on Kroll services in their ongoing bankruptcy proceedings. The average cost to SIM swap any T-Mobile phone number was approximately $1,500.

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Security Affairs newsletter Round 493 by Pierluigi Paganini – INTERNATIONAL EDITION

Security Affairs

The Mexican Drug Cartels Want You Casio: Notice of Partial Service Outage and Information Leak Caused by Ransomware Attack He founded a “startup” to access sanctioned Russian websites: the cyber police of Khmelnytskyi region exposed the hacker Hacked ‘AI Girlfriend’ Data Shows Prompts Describing Child Sexual Abuse Malware Over 300,000!

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NASA Audit: Cyber Risk Skyrockets with 'Work from Home'

SecureWorld News

Here are three examples from the new report: "In 2019, a NASA contract employee used a personal computer to access NASA-owned networks and systems to mine cryptocurrency.". "In NASA lacked an Agency-wide risk management framework for information security and an information security architecture.

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Insider Risk: Unconventional Thoughts and Lessons Learned

CyberSecurity Insiders

By: Daron Hartvigsen , Managing Director, StoneTurn and Luke Tenery , Partner, StoneTurn When insider threat or insider risk is discussed in a corporate context, often the relevant topics include misconduct , fraud, misuse, or even the idea that insiders can be unwitting accomplices to social engineering exploitation.

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Romantic Lawsuit for Two? Don't Let Cybercriminals Scam You this Valentine's Day

SecureWorld News

Use secure payment methods Avoid wire transfers, prepaid gift cards, or cryptocurrency for online purchases for Valentine's Day. Attachments within e-cards can also be used to deliver malware, even if they appear to be simple image files. These payment methods are wide open to cyberattack," Machin said.

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The Analyst Prompt #20: Attack Against Tata Power Highlights Cyber Risk to India’s Growing and Increasingly Connected Population?

Security Boulevard

Key Infrastructure and Critical Vulnerabilities: Attack Against Tata Power Highlights Cyber Risk to India’s Growing and Increasingly Connected Population. The post The Analyst Prompt #20: Attack Against Tata Power Highlights Cyber Risk to India’s Growing and Increasingly Connected Population?

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How security pros, the insurance industry, and regulators can combat ransomware

SC Magazine

Recently, New York State’s Department of Financial Services issued a memorandum providing guidance to the insurance industry to help stabilize and safeguard the cyber insurance market. The NY DFS Cyber Insurance Risk Framework outlines a 7-point program for insurers to manage their cyber insurance risk.

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