Krebs on Security

JULY 18, 2022

911 says its network is made up entirely of users who voluntarily install its “free VPN” software. re network uses at least two free VPN services to lure its users to install a malware-like software that achieves persistence on the user’s computer,” the researchers wrote. “The 911[.]re

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Cisco Security

AUGUST 26, 2021

With the addition of Kenna Security into our program we now have over 250 technology partners and over 400 integrations for our mutual customers to utilize. An integration with Cigent Technology is now available for Secure Endpoint customers to integrate with. Kenna has a healthy 3rd Party ecosystem of technology partners.

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Schneier on Security

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

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. Even so, these examples illustrate an important point: there's no escaping the technology of inevitable surveillance.

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SecureList

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Most redirects lead to websites promoting security software, ad blockers, and the like – standard practice for adware. The ad network pushing pages with the malicious CAPTCHA also includes legitimate, non-malicious offers. It functions as follows: clicking anywhere on a page using the ad module redirects the user to other resources.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 15, 2022

Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) is a crucial enterprise technology that ties the stack of cybersecurity systems together to assess threats and manage risks. This guide evaluates the leading SIEM software solutions in the marketplace, followed by a dive into what SIEM is, how it works, and how to choose a solution.

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Krebs on Security

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

Secret Service is investigating a breach at a Virginia-based government technology contractor that saw access to several of its systems put up for sale in the cybercrime underground, KrebsOnSecurity has learned. The Department of Homeland Security did not respond to requests for comment, nor did the Department of Transportation.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 20, 2022

Managed security services (MSS) refer to a service model that enable the monitoring and managing of security technologies, systems, or even software-as-a-service (SaaS) products. An MSSP can assist with data collection and report generation to establish compliance during audits or in the aftermath of a possible incident.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 30, 2023

DCAP can be seen as an intelligent security instrument that provides off-the-shelf data protection technologies, implementing a new approach to solving an important and necessary task. DCAP systems that have software agents on all protected hosts have several advantages. In particular.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JANUARY 18, 2022

Understanding Changing Software Delivery Trends and Key Strategies for Growth. State of Software Monetization 2022. The software and software-driven device industry is evolving at breakneck speed, and the stakes have never been higher for software and device vendors entering 2022. Accessible usage data.

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Krebs on Security

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

Less than a week ago, security researcher Nitish Shah directed KrebsOnSecurity to an open database on the Web that allowed anyone to query up-to-the-minute mSpy records for both customer transactions at mSpy’s site and for mobile phone data collected by mSpy’s software. The database required no authentication.

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

CloudSorcerer is a sophisticated cyber-espionage tool used for stealth monitoring, data collection and exfiltration via Microsoft, Yandex and Dropbox cloud infrastructures. The group uses only freely available and open source software. The group mainly uses publicly available software, which is typical of hacktivist groups.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 24, 2025

Surveillance Tech in the News This section covers surveillance technology and methods in the news. These apps also frequently use Bluetooth data to gather location information and proximity to nearby devices. They also have appeared to partner with Proton. Malware campaigns covered generally target/affect the end user.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 4, 2021

Shockingly, security holes in software from vendors such as Fortinet, Microsoft, and Adobe are being exploited over and over again by hackers. The FBI even recently bypassed dozens of companies by entering their systems and removing malicious software installed due to a weakness in Microsoft Exchange. But somehow, never installed.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 14, 2023

Behavioral analysis: The technology analyzes bot behavior to distinguish between legitimate traffic and bots, preventing false positives and ensuring a seamless user experience. Key Features Advanced bot detection: Imperva’s bot management technology uses machine learning to detect and block bots in real-time.

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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.

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Krebs on Security

OCTOBER 12, 2018

— had allegedly inserted hardware backdoors in technology sold to a number of American companies. Sager said he hadn’t heard anything about Supermicro specifically, but we chatted at length about the challenges of policing the technology supply chain. Below are some excerpts from our conversation. TS: Exactly.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JANUARY 18, 2022

Understanding Changing Software Delivery Trends and Key Strategies for Growth. State of Software Monetization 2022. The software and software-driven device industry is evolving at breakneck speed, and the stakes have never been higher for software and device vendors entering 2022. Accessible usage data.

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Krebs on Security

AUGUST 14, 2019

Data collected in the course of the investigation also reveals some fascinating details that may help explain why these pump skimmers are so lucrative and ubiquitous. Secret Service (the federal agency most commonly called in to investigate pump skimming rings). The Bluetooth pump skimmer scanner app ‘Bluetana’ in action.

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Hot for Security

MARCH 25, 2021

Advances in technology have dramatically influenced our online experiences throughout the digital age. We live in a data-centric society where user information is a profitable commodity, collected by any means possible. In a couple of clicks, we connect with others, shop and bank. Maintaining privacy online is far from easy.

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IT Security Guru

OCTOBER 2, 2023

The number of security technologies often results in fragmented data and hinders a comprehensive threat-hunting approach. Understanding Disparate Security Technologies Modern organisations employ a variety of security technologies to safeguard their digital assets.

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Technology Penetration Testing Threat Detection Data collection 133

eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 10, 2024

The answer is simple: invest in the right anti-malware and anti-virus software designed specifically for Mac users in 2025. With the right anti-malware or anti-virus software, you can browse the web, download files, and confidently enjoy your digital life. What is an Anti-Virus Software? What is an Anti-Virus Software?

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 2, 2021

We’ve barely scratched the surface of applying artificial intelligence and advanced data analytics to the raw data collecting in these gargantuan cloud-storage structures erected by Amazon, Microsoft and Google. But it’s coming, in the form of driverless cars, climate-restoring infrastructure and next-gen healthcare technology.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 27, 2023

How residential proxies using real IPs from diverse locations enable businesses to gather comprehensive and accurate data from the web Since the adoption of the first digital tools and connection to the internet, the competitive business environment has revolutionized and transformed the ways modern companies conduct business operations.

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SecureList

APRIL 29, 2025

XMRig custom configuration Victims Through telemetry data collected from public feeds, we have identified victims of the Outlaw gang mainly in the United States, but also in Germany, Italy, Thailand, Singapore, Taiwan, Canada and Brazil, as shown in the chart below. configrc5 / a directory.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Our personal photos, private messages, and sensitive data are being used without our knowledge or consent to train AI systems. Get ready to uncover how technology companies are harvesting your data to fuel the next generation of artificial intelligence. Where possible, opt out of data collection for AI training.

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Troy Hunt

DECEMBER 17, 2017

The Red Cross Blood Service breach gave us our largest ever incident down here in Australia (and it included data on both my wife and I). CloudPets left their MongoDB exposed which subsequently exposed data collected from connected teddy bears (yes, they're really a thing). People Don't Know What They Don't Know.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

Specifically, to make their digital operations ever more flexible and agile, enterprises have grown ever more reliant on third-party software developers. Hark back two decades, Olson says, and the software that website publishers deployed to conduct online advertising and retail transactions was 80 percent homegrown.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MAY 11, 2022

How To Reinforce Your Existing Software Solution with Licensing and Entitlements. For legacy software providers, digital transformation can feel something like an impending earthquake. The Sentinel Platform is a core enabler of modern software experiences. Thu, 05/12/2022 - 06:18. Earthquakes and Entitlements. How does it work?

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SecureWorld News

JULY 10, 2024

Specifically, the settlement required that Tilting Point Media pay $500,000 in civil penalties, along with an expansive list of injunctive relief requiring the app developer to take affirmative steps to ensure it properly discloses its data collection, and, more importantly, obtains proper consent—including parental consent when required.

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Centraleyes

APRIL 17, 2025

Accurate Data Collection: Use reliable systems to collect financial data. Integrated Systems: Modern ICFR accounting software can help ensure all data is up-to-date and accessible. Leverage Technology Modern technology can simplify and strengthen your ICFR processes.

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BH Consulting

MARCH 26, 2025

If there is one statistic that sums up the increasing pace of technological change, it might well be this. Setting the regulatory ground rules Among the key pieces of legislation are the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) which establishes mandatory cybersecurity requirements for hardware and software products across the EU.

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NetSpi Executives

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

But with names like CAASM, EASM, and DRPS, plus their overlapping or complementary capabilities, it can be a lot of work to understand how they differ, and which technologies are right for you. This technology maximizes asset visibility while giving greater context into the connection between assets and potential exposures they may have.

Risk 52

Risk Technology Penetration Testing Cyber threats 52

Security Boulevard

MARCH 17, 2025

Surveillance Tech in the News This section covers surveillance technology and methods in the news. Data Broker Brags About Having Highly Detailed Personal Information on Nearly All Internet Users Gizmodo An owner of a data broker business brags and showcases his company's ability to deliver "personalized messaging at scale."

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

Security orchestration, automation and response, or SOAR, is a fledgling security technology stack that first entered the cybersecurity lexicon about six years ago. In this milieu, even well-defended enterprises continue to suffer catastrophic data breaches. Digital transformation has only exacerbated this security skills gap.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

Rapid7 combines threat intelligence , security research, data collection, and analytics in its comprehensive Insight platform, but how does its detection and response solution – InsightIDR – compare to other cybersecurity solutions? Gartner Magic Quadrant and Gartner Peer Insights. Rapid7: Company Background.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 26, 2022

billion in 2021, and growing concerns over data security , software supply chains , and ransomware suggest the market will remain strong through economic ups and downs. As a leading VC, BVP offers budding companies plenty to consider, with a set of roadmaps and tools for today’s technologies and market complexities.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 31, 2024

AV software blocks malware, EPP passively prevents threats, and EDR actively mitigates network attacks. Table of Contents Toggle Does Your Business Need EDR, EPP, or Antivirus Software? What Is Antivirus Software? To choose the best option, examine the features and benefits of EDR, EPP, and antivirus software.

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