Security Affairs

DECEMBER 1, 2022

government agencies. government agencies and large organizations were hit by cyberattacks due to a vulnerability in their IT infrastructure provider – SolarWinds. Many government agencies and Fortune 500 companies use SolarWinds, which contributed to the severity of the attack. SecurityAffairs – hacking, data breaches).

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 7, 2023

Threats are also growing, with 40 percent of data breaches involving stolen credentials, according to the 2022 Verizon Data Breach Investigation Report. As with any game-changing technology, we can expect AI models to be regulated with safety and security standards, possibly at the government level. How should we manage AI?

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 16, 2024

CA/B testing: Ludicrous proposal draws ire from “furious” systems administrators. The post Apple Enrages IT — 45-Day Cert Expiration Fury appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Plus brillants exploits: Canadian Centre for Cyber Security fingers Chinese state sponsored hackers. The post Ô! China Hacks Canada too, Says CCCS appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Not cute: $UNH’s Change Healthcare unit paid a big ransom—its IT was as weak as a kitten. The post 100 MILLION Americans in UnitedHealth PII Breach appeared first on Security Boulevard.

Healthcare 133

Healthcare Social Engineering Authentication Data privacy 133

Security Boulevard

JANUARY 25, 2024

Targeted ads target targets: Patternz and Nuviad enable potentially hostile governments to track individuals by misusing ad bidding. The post Malicious AdTech Spies on People as NatSec Targets appeared first on Security Boulevard.

Government 138

Government Social Engineering Advertising Data privacy 138

Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Underpaid, overworked and angry: Whistleblower in hacker contractor firm for Chinese government blows lid off tactics, techniques and procedures. The post PRC State Hacking: ‘Chinese Edward Snowden’ Spills I‑Soon Secrets in Huge Dump of TTPs appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 27, 2022

But the American Data Privacy and Protection Act wasn’t the only privacy related issue on Capitol Hill last week. The post ADPPA US Privacy Law: Coming Soon in Wake of Roe v. We could soon have a federal GDPR. Wade Redo appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

He has “worked around the clock” to secure assets, identify crypto on the blockchain , find records, and work with regulators and government authorities. But both are launched via social engineering attacks where users are tricked into disclosing information or signing transactions that give attackers access to a user’s digital assets.

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Apple Scrambled to Fix 3 More CVEs: Egyptian opposition presidential candidate Ahmed Eltantawy targeted “by the government. The post More iOS Zero Days, More Mercenary Spyware — This Time: Cytrox Predator appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Erin: What are some of the most common social engineering tactics that cybercriminals use? Erin: What role should governments play in combating cybercrime? Erin: In your opinion, what are the most common cybersecurity mistakes that companies make? Erin: What role does human error play in cybersecurity incidents?

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

KYC isnt a Thing, claims telco: Commissioner Brendan Carr (pictured) wants $4.5 million fine on Telnyx, for enabling illegal robocall scheme. The post FINALLY! FCC Gets Tough on Robocall Fraud appeared first on Security Boulevard.

Social Engineering 125

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 8, 2025

IEI-IEI, Oh: Running an obsolete OS, on obsolete hardware, configured with obsolete settings. The post Insecure Medical Devices Illumina DNA Sequencer Illuminates Risks appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Dumb Design + Crud Code = Privacy Panic: Its been SEVEN MONTHS, but Tims crew is yet to fix the bugs. The post Apple Lets Stalkers Find YOU nRootTag Team Breaks AirTag Crypto appeared first on Security Boulevard.

Social Engineering 106

Social Engineering Data privacy IoT Engineering 106

Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Artificial stupidity: Large language models are terrible if you need reasoning or actual understanding. The post AI Slop is Hurting Security LLMs are Dumb and People are Dim appeared first on Security Boulevard.

Artificial Intelligence 112

Artificial Intelligence Social Engineering Data privacy IoT 112

Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Hackers likely stole personal information such names, addresses, and SSNs in a ransomware attack on Rhode Island's human services systems and are threatening to release the data as state and federal officials and Deloitte scrambling to mitigate the data breach.

Ransomware 110

Ransomware Data breaches Social Engineering Data privacy 110

Security Boulevard

JANUARY 15, 2025

Dont Mess With Texas Privacy: We will hold all these companies accountable, rants state attorney general Ken Paxton (pictured). The post Allstate Violates Drivers Privacy, Texas AG Alleges appeared first on Security Boulevard.

Accountability 96

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 3, 2023

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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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 9, 2025

Threat actors used AI tools to orchestrate highly convincing and scalable social engineering campaigns, making it easier to deceive users and infiltrate systems. This trend, among other AI-powered social engineering attacks, will amplify identity compromise, ransomware, and data exfiltration in 2025.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 5, 2023

Frequent SecureWorld speaker and PLUS Course instructor Shawn Tuma , Co-Chair of the Data Privacy and Cybersecurity Practice at Spencer Fane, LLP, gives this commentary on the situation in Dallas: "This is a horrible event that will surely impact the lives of many people, and unfortunately it has become a fact of life in today's times.

Ransomware 97

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SecureWorld News

MAY 22, 2023

It was an old-school use of mirrored websites and social engineering to get USPS employees to enter their information into a fraudulent website. It's actually kind of stunning that such a major government employer as the Postal Service doesn't require it." This was a not an incredibly technical attack.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 31, 2025

Bloody hell: New York Blood Center Enterprises crippled by ransomware scrotes unknown. The post Ransomware Scum Out For Blood: NYBCe is Latest Victim appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Ransomware Social Engineering Healthcare Data privacy 91

SC Magazine

JULY 12, 2021

Companies do seem to be grasping the importance of privacy awareness training, according to Marla Berry, director of training at the International Association of Privacy Professionals, citing a 2020 IAPP-FTI Consulting Governance Report , which found that 95% of privacy teams are involved with companywide privacy-related awareness and training. “As

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 8, 2023

TA446’s new TTPs: “Star Blizzard” FSB team called out by Five Eyes governments (again). The post Russian FSB Targets US and UK Politicians in Sneaky Spear-Phish Plan appeared first on Security Boulevard.

Phishing 83

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 20, 2021

We are subject to numerous laws and regulations designed to protect this information, such as the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”), the United Kingdom’s GDPR, the California Consumer Privacy Act (and its successor the California Privacy Rights Act that will go into effect on January 1, 2023), as well as various other U.S.

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NetSpi Executives

OCTOBER 29, 2024

With its complex characters and intricate plotting, Cryptonomicon delves into the implications of data privacy and the power of information in both wartime and peace. Through this, the film raises awareness about data privacy, the implications of corporate surveillance, and the moral complexities surrounding information access.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 25, 2022

As networks evolved and organizations adopted internet communications for critical business processes, these cryptographic systems became essential for protecting data. Application developers managing sensitive user data must especially beware of increasing regulatory action surrounding data privacy.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 20, 2021

As mentioned in their presentation, socially engineered attacks are the most costly security threat at $2.1B By optimizing encryption protocols for machine learning , Cape Privacy reduces compute overhead and enables secure information sharing between organizations. Abnormal Security. in 2020, second only to ransomware.

Encryption 130

Encryption Risk Artificial Intelligence Cybersecurity 130

Security Boulevard

JUNE 28, 2024

Chinese fast-fashion-cum-junk retailer “is a data-theft business.” The post Temu is Malware — It Sells Your Info, Accuses Ark. AG appeared first on Security Boulevard.

Malware 137

Malware Retail Social Engineering Data privacy 137

SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 27, 2021

According to both Wilson and Egan, promoting lesser known cybersecurity social media holidays, like Data Privacy Day and Digital Spring Cleaning, can help up interaction, too. I can go into my [saved] folders, and find our folder on social engineering. data privacy. social media safety.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 13, 2024

The post Tile/Life360 Breach: ‘Millions’ of Users’ Data at Risk appeared first on Security Boulevard. Location tracking service leaks PII, because—incompetence? Seems almost TOO easy.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 24, 2024

Inglorious Basta(rds): 16 days on, huge hospital system continues to be paralyzed by ransomware—and patient safety is at risk. The post Black Basta Ascension Attack Redux — can Patients Die of Ransomware? appeared first on Security Boulevard.

Ransomware 135

Ransomware Risk Social Engineering Healthcare 135

Security Boulevard

MAY 23, 2024

Privacy FAIL: Apple location service returns far more data than it should, to people who have no business knowing it, without your permission. The post Apple API Allows Wi-Fi AP Location Tracking appeared first on Security Boulevard.

Social Engineering 133

Social Engineering Data privacy Engineering IoT 133

Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Eaten by a GRU: Fake ransomware created by Russian GRU Unit 29155 attacked Ukraine and NATO—a month before the full scale invasion. The post Russian ‘WhisperGate’ Hacks: 5 More Indicted appeared first on Security Boulevard.

Hacking 137

Hacking Ransomware Social Engineering Cyber Attacks 137

Security Boulevard

JUNE 25, 2024

The post Microsoft Privacy FAIL: Windows 11 Silently Backs Up to OneDrive appeared first on Security Boulevard. Copying users’ files and deleting some? Even a cartoon hound knows this isn’t fine.

Social Engineering 137

Social Engineering Account Security Accountability Data privacy 137

Security Boulevard

JULY 5, 2024

Spackle attack: Chinese company takes over widely used free web service—almost 400,000 websites at risk. The post ‘Polyfill’ Supply Chain Threat: 4x Worse Than We Thought appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Risk Social Engineering Data privacy Software 137

Security Boulevard

JULY 2, 2024

Tim looks grim: 10 year old vulnerabilities in widely used dev tool include a CVSS 10.0 remote code execution bug. The post ‘Perfect 10’ Apple Supply Chain Bug — Millions of Apps at Risk of CocoaPods RCE appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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