CyberSecurity Insiders

AUGUST 20, 2021

China has made some amendments to the existing laws and passed a new document that discloses several provisions on how automobile companies need to collect their user data as per the stated stipulations.

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Manufacturing Data collection Media Risk 142

Schneier on Security

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

The special master at times seemed in disbelief, as when he questioned the engineers over whether any documentation existed for a particular Facebook subsystem. “Someone must have a diagram that says this is where this data is stored,” he said, according to the transcript. ” […].

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Centraleyes

JUNE 4, 2024

The law is relevant to a wide range of industries including but not limited to: Technology Retail Finance Healthcare Marketing and advertising Any business involved in data collection, processing, and monetization Who Needs to Comply? The CPA mandates compliance from both data controllers and processors.

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Data collection Advertising Risk Retail 52

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 10, 2020

The threat actors used lures consisted of documents about Sinopharm International Corporation, a pharmaceutical company involved in the development of a COVID-19 vaccine and that is currently going through phase three clinical trials. Zebrocy is mainly used against governments and commercial organizations engaged in foreign affairs.

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Malware Phishing Government Data collection 121

CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

From now on, the Mark Zuckerberg’s led company faced a lawsuit against its facial recognition related data collection early this year. FB made a step forward by offering a settlement of $650 million to a data advocacy group that filed a legal suit against the use of FacioMetrics technology acquired by FB in 2016.

Artificial Intelligence 123

Artificial Intelligence Data collection Media Technology 123

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 20, 2022

The Threat Report Portugal: Q4 2021 compiles data collected on the malicious campaigns that occurred from July to September, Q4, of 2021. The Portuguese Abuse Open Feed 0xSI_f33d is an open sharing database with the ability to collect indicators from multiple sources, developed and maintained by Segurança-Informática.

Threat Reports 98

Threat Reports Phishing Malware Banking 98

Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Those who received higher amounts likely spent more time documenting actual losses and/or explaining how the breach affected them personally. Americans currently have no legal right to opt out of this data collection and trade.

Identity Theft 266

Identity Theft Data breaches Data collection Hacking 266

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 14, 2021

The Threat Report Portugal: Q3 2021 compiles data collected on the malicious campaigns that occurred from July to September, Q3, of 2021. The Portuguese Abuse Open Feed 0xSI_f33d is an open sharing database with the ability to collect indicators from multiple sources, developed and maintained by Segurança-Informática.

Threat Reports 108

Threat Reports Phishing Malware Banking 108

Security Affairs

MAY 2, 2021

The Threat Report Portugal: Q1 2021 compiles data collected on the malicious campaigns that occurred from January to March, Q1, of 2021. The Portuguese Abuse Open Feed 0xSI_f33d is an open sharing database with the ability to collect indicators from multiple sources, developed and maintained by Segurança-Informática.

Threat Reports 107

Threat Reports Phishing Malware Data collection 107

Security Affairs

JULY 22, 2021

The Threat Report Portugal: Q1 2021 compiles data collected on the malicious campaigns that occurred from April to June, Q2, of 2021. The Portuguese Abuse Open Feed 0xSI_f33d is an open sharing database with the ability to collect indicators from multiple sources, developed and maintained by Segurança-Informática.

Threat Reports 124

Threat Reports Phishing Malware Banking 124

Schneier on Security

JANUARY 21, 2022

MY2022 is fairly straightforward about the types of data it collects from users in its public-facing documents. However, as the app collects a range of highly sensitive medical information, it is unclear with whom or which organization(s) it shares this information.

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Surveillance Encryption Wireless Government 335

CyberSecurity Insiders

AUGUST 27, 2022

Nisos analysts actively remove PII through legally protected opt-out procedures on public and private data broker sites, add relevant addresses and phone numbers to do-not-call lists, and remove contact details from mailing lists. Nisos also documents any remaining PII that couldn’t be removed. their needs.

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Risk Media Data collection Security Intelligence 136

IT Security Guru

AUGUST 7, 2024

Robust CIAM platforms incorporate effective ID verification mechanisms, such as document verification and biometric authentication, to ensure the authenticity of customer identities while eliminating friction and fraud risks. In addition, the burden on IT is reduced through centralised and automated user management processes.

Insurance 107

Insurance Data collection Authentication Technology 107

Security Affairs

JULY 4, 2022

The Threat Report Portugal: Q2 2022 compiles data collected on the malicious campaigns that occurred from March to June, Q2, 2022. The Portuguese Abuse Open Feed 0xSI_f33d is an open sharing database with the ability to collect indicators from multiple sources, developed and maintained by Segurança-Informática.

Threat Reports 98

Threat Reports Phishing Malware Banking 98

Security Affairs

MARCH 1, 2020

The documents also revealed the existence of other spy bases located in secret places identified with codes “TIMPANI”, “GUITAR” and “CLARINET”. The documents mention a clandestine program, coded as RAMPART-A , which was conducted with secret arrangements of other intelligence agencies.

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Wireless Surveillance Telecommunications Advertising 145

Centraleyes

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Understanding GDPR and Its Challenges The GDPR sets stringent standards for automating data privacy compliance. It applies to any organization that processes the personal data of EU citizens. Identify what data you’re holding, its source, and how it is being used.

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Data collection Data breaches Data privacy Risk 52

SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 8, 2020

In addition to a meticulous evaluation of individual work performance, the data collected in this way were used, among other things, to obtain a profile of the employees for measures and decisions in the employment relationship. The company followed suit and submitted a data set of around 60 gigabytes for analysis.

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Data collection Data privacy Retail Education 87

Centraleyes

MARCH 25, 2024

Centraleyes collects real-time threat intelligence from various sources, providing unparalleled visibility into potential vulnerabilities and gaps. The platform goes beyond data collection by automatically generating actionable remediation tasks with intelligent prioritization and efficient management.

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Risk Data collection Architecture Government 111

Centraleyes

NOVEMBER 9, 2024

Data Minimization : The Act encourages businesses to collect only the data necessary for specific purposes and limit data retention. Accountability : Companies must regularly assess and document their data privacy practices and ensure timely responses to consumer requests.

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Data privacy Data collection Risk Accountability 52

Centraleyes

APRIL 18, 2024

The Vital Role of Audit Evidence Audit evidence is the backbone of any audit process, offering tangible documentation and proof of an organization’s adherence to established cybersecurity measures. The audit includes reviewing risk analysis, data access controls, encryption procedures, and physical security controls.

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Risk Penetration Testing Encryption Cybersecurity 52

Krebs on Security

AUGUST 15, 2024

ANALYSIS Data brokers like National Public Data typically get their information by scouring federal, state and local government records. Americans may believe they have the right to opt out of having these records collected and sold to anyone. The breach at National Public Data may not be the worst data breach ever.

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Hacking Data breaches Identity Theft Accountability 346

Krebs on Security

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Authorities soon tracked Sokolvsky’s phone through Germany and eventually to The Netherlands, with his female companion helpfully documenting every step of the trip on her Instagram account. gov — that allows visitors to check whether their email address shows up in the data collected by the Raccoon Stealer service.

Malware 321

Malware Identity Theft Cybercrime Accountability 321

Security Affairs

AUGUST 14, 2020

The Threat Report Portugal: Q2 2020 compiles data collected on the malicious campaigns that occurred from April to Jun, Q2, of 2020. The Portuguese Abuse Open Feed 0xSI_f33d is an open sharing database with the ability to collect indicators from multiple sources, developed and maintained by Segurança-Informática.

Threat Reports 145

Threat Reports Phishing Banking Malware 145

Schneier on Security

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

While it's unlikely that China would bother spying on commuters using subway cars, it would be much less surprising if a tech company offered free Internet on subways in exchange for surveillance and data collection. That's an easier, and more fruitful, attack path.

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Surveillance Wireless Government Internet 220

Security Affairs

JULY 30, 2020

The attackers sent out spear-phishing emails using boobytrapped documents leveraging the fake job offer as bait. “The data collected from the target machine could be useful in classifying the value of the target. ” states the report published by the experts.

Advertising 121

Advertising Data collection Malware Phishing 121

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 19, 2018

Researchers noticed that in all the attacks threat actors used decoy documents that have the same author name Joohn. The delivery documents used in the October and November waves shared a large number of similarities, which allowed us to cluster the activity together. reads the analysis published by Palo Alto Networks.

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Malware Advertising Data collection Phishing 109

Security Affairs

JULY 12, 2021

For the third time in the past four months, LinkedIn seems to have experienced another massive data scrape conducted by a malicious actor. Once again, an archive of data collected from hundreds of millions of LinkedIn user profiles surfaced on a hacker forum, where it’s currently being sold for an undisclosed sum.

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Social Engineering Data collection Media Passwords 144

Centraleyes

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Data Minimization : Limit data collection and storage to what is necessary for legitimate business purposes. Contractual Agreements : Establish robust data protection agreements with third-party vendors who process personal data on behalf of the organization.

Consumer Protection 52

Consumer Protection Advertising Accountability Data collection 52

CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 2, 2023

It amends the 2018 California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) introduced in response to rising consumer data privacy concerns. It has significantly impacted data collection and handling practices, giving consumers more control over how businesses handle their data. How does CPRA impact business operations?

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Digital Shadows

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Generative AI is Just One Tool of Agentic AI While AI chatbots simplify initial data collection by giving quick access to information through direct prompts and queries, they still leave the analyzing and decision- making to analysts. If it’s a false positive, the findings are documented.

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Digital Shadows

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Generative AI is a Tool of Agentic AI While generative AI chatbots simplify initial data collection by giving quick access to information through direct prompts and queries, they still leave the analyzing and decision- making to analysts. If it’s a false positive, the findings are documented.

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Malware Data collection Phishing Passwords 52

Centraleyes

JUNE 25, 2024

Understanding Compliance Reporting Components At its core, compliance reporting involves documenting and disclosing information pertinent to regulatory standards and obligations. Does it sync seamlessly with HR tools for easy data collection? Is the compliance program effective? Does it have an intuitive interface?

Risk 52

Risk Data collection Software Accountability 52

Security Affairs

APRIL 6, 2023

The Threat Report Portugal: H2 2022 compiles data collected on the malicious campaigns that occurred from July to December, H2, 2022. The Portuguese Abuse Open Feed 0xSI_f33d is an open-sharing database with the ability to collect indicators from multiple sources, developed and maintained by Segurança-Informática.

Threat Reports 98

Threat Reports Phishing Malware Banking 98

eSecurity Planet

JUNE 8, 2022

Rapid7’s online documentation is very thorough, and their knowledge base articles helped us navigate a few configuration hiccups we ran into along the way. Once you are ready to install the collector role, first log into the InsightIDR portal : From the menu on the left side of the screen, click Data Collection.

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DNS Data collection Marketing Passwords 109

Malwarebytes

MARCH 14, 2024

And a former executive at TikTok’s parent company ByteDance claimed in court documents that the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) had access to TikTok data , despite the data being stored in the US. The EFF argues that the bill will not stop the sharing of data but it will reduce online rights in a way that is unconstitutional.

Identity Theft 99

Identity Theft Government Media Data collection 99

Centraleyes

AUGUST 1, 2024

Dealing with manual processes, spreadsheets, and endless piles of documentation can feel like a never-ending battle. Advanced Automation Features that automate data collection, monitoring, and reporting. With everything you need in one place, the stress of gathering documentation and evidence is a thing of the past.

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Software Risk Cyber Risk Telecommunications 59

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 11, 2020

Data collected by the agency is used by the federal government to allocate over $675 billion in federal funds to tribal, local, and state governments every year. The document warns of destructive attacks against U.S. critical infrastructure.

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Government Advertising Hacking Data collection 145