Data privacy, Malware and Security Awareness

Data Privacy Week 2022: The Security Awareness Canary in the Coalmine

Webroot

JANUARY 24, 2022

As consumers and businesses are becoming increasingly more concerned about their data privacy, understanding how to protect that information becomes vital. This week, the global community is rallying together to raise awareness about online privacy through Data Privacy Week. What is Data Privacy Week?

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Computer security and data privacy are often poorly considered issues, experts urge more awareness of cyber threats. An injection of digital culture is needed to increase awareness of the cyber threat in all its forms. SecurityAffairs – hacking, Computer security). About the author: Salvatore Lombardo.

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Temu is Malware — It Sells Your Info, Accuses Ark. AG

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.

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How to Avoid Pitfalls In Automation: Keep Humans In the Loop

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PyPI Goes Quiet After Huge Malware Attack: 500+ Typosquat Fakes Found

Security Boulevard

MARCH 29, 2024

The post PyPI Goes Quiet After Huge Malware Attack: 500+ Typosquat Fakes Found appeared first on Security Boulevard. Emergency stop button: The Python Package Index was drowning in malicious code again, so they had to shut down registration for cleanup.

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Self-Replicating AI Malware is Here? #ComPromptMized

Security Boulevard

MARCH 5, 2024

The post Self-Replicating AI Malware is Here? ComPromptMized appeared first on Security Boulevard. Skrik: Researchers worm themselves into your nightmares.

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North Korea IT Worker Scam Brings Malware and Funds Nukes

Security Boulevard

MAY 17, 2024

The post North Korea IT Worker Scam Brings Malware and Funds Nukes appeared first on Security Boulevard. DPRK IT WFH: Justice Department says N. Korean hackers are getting remote IT jobs, posing as Americans.

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GitHub Fights Forks — Millions of Them — Huge Software Supply Chain Security FAIL

Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Forking hell: Scrotebots clone thousands of projects, injecting malware millions of times. The post GitHub Fights Forks — Millions of Them — Huge Software Supply Chain Security FAIL appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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100 MILLION Americans in UnitedHealth PII Breach

Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 25, 2024

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

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Cybercrime Year in Review: 2013

SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Perhaps the single biggest and most dangerous change in threats came in the world of malware delivery. For years, hackers and malware authors had used the same ways to deliver and spread their malware. So hackers had to choose a new way to deliver and spread malware. Email and spam were by far the most popular.

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Generative AI Fueling More Sophisticated Cyberattacks: Survey

Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Organizations say generative AI is fueling a surge of more sophisticated cyberattacks and that they feel unprepared for the onslaught, but a Keeper Security survey found they are investing more in such foundational protections as data encryption and employee awareness training.

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MITRE Crisis: CVE Cash Ends TODAY — CISA says ‘No Lapse’

Security Boulevard

APRIL 16, 2025

The post MITRE Crisis: CVE Cash Ends TODAY CISA says No Lapse appeared first on Security Boulevard. These are interesting times: U.S. government funding for the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures program expires April 16.

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App Stores OK’ed VPNs Run by China PLA

Security Boulevard

APRIL 3, 2025

The post App Stores OKed VPNs Run by China PLA appeared first on Security Boulevard. Bad Apple: Chinese firm banned by the U.S. is the shady entity behind a clutch of free VPN appswith over a million downloads.

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Asian Scam Farms: ‘Industrial Scale,’ Warns UN Report

Security Boulevard

APRIL 23, 2025

Bacon Redux: Pig butchering and other serious scams still thriving, despite crackdowns in Dubai and Myanmar The post Asian Scam Farms: Industrial Scale, Warns UN Report appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Apple Lets Stalkers Find YOU — ‘nRootTag’ Team Breaks AirTag Crypto

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.

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Allstate Violates Drivers’ Privacy, Texas AG Alleges

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.

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Top Cybersecurity Companies for 2021

eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 13, 2021

Cisco’s roots are in networking but by necessity it has expanded into security and storage. Over the years, it has built up a wide range of security products, including firewalls, intrusion prevention systems (IPS), UTM, malware protection and cloud protection. Learn more about Cisco. Visit website. Learn more about Check Point.

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How can small businesses ensure Cybersecurity?

CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 7, 2023

Cybercriminals take advantage of their weak security infrastructure and exploit the behavior of careless employees to launch insider threats and other cyber-attacks successfully. A report reveals various cyber-attacks that often target small businesses, such as malware, phishing, data breaches, and ransomware attacks.

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‘LitterDrifter’ Russian USB Worm Leaks from Ukraine War Zone

Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Flash drive sharing malware escapes Україна. The post ‘LitterDrifter’ Russian USB Worm Leaks from Ukraine War Zone appeared first on Security Boulevard. FSB APT USB VBS LNK DLL: WTH? Gamaredon fingered as perps.

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Hunters International Dumps Ransomware, Goes Full-on Extortion

Security Boulevard

APRIL 4, 2025

Hunters International, the RaaS group that some believe evolved from Hive, appears to be rebranding and shifting operations, moving away from an unprofitable and risky ransomware business and focusing solely on exfiltrating data and extorting victims, say Group-IB researchers.

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Ransomware Scum — Out For Blood: NYBCe is Latest Victim

Security Boulevard

JANUARY 31, 2025

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

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Security Roundup August 2023

BH Consulting

AUGUST 16, 2023

The digestible 14-page report shows how cybercrime services are increasingly intertwined, and stolen data is the favoured currency, often sold to several buyers. And to cover some other big privacy developments, last month the EU Commission adopted a new legal framework for EU-US data sharing.

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Emerging Technologies, Evolving Threats: Strategies for Future-Proofing Data Security

Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 14, 2023

With AI's ability to learn from data and continuously refine its tactics, cybercriminals can create more sophisticated, elusive and difficult-to-detect malware. The post Emerging Technologies, Evolving Threats: Strategies for Future-Proofing Data Security appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Types of Cloud Security Controls & Their Uses

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Deterrent controls help to create a more secure cloud environment by making it less inviting to potential attackers. Combined with other cloud safeguards , these measures are especially effective at increasing security awareness and discouraging suspicious conduct. What Are the Most Common Cloud Computing Threats?

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Top 20 Cybersecurity Companies You Need to Know in 2025

eSecurity Planet

MARCH 21, 2025

Fortinet: Best for Network Security Perimeter Protection 15 $74.33 Bitdefender: Best for endpoint security and ransomware protection 3 No current available value 4.7 Cisco: Best for Integrated Network Security 16 $242.51 CrowdStrike: Best for Endpoint Security and Services 8 $89.86 Visit Bitdefender 4. Visit Tenable 9.

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HYAS Threat Intel Report April 1 2024

Security Boulevard

APRIL 1, 2024

Follow HYAS on LinkedIn Follow HYAS on X Summary of Top ASNs and Malware Origins AS9318 - SK Broadband Co Ltd (South Korea) AS9318, also known as SK Broadband Co Ltd, is a significant Internet Service Provider (ISP) based in South Korea. Despite its prominence, there's a notable presence of malware activity associated with this ASN.

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Apple Warns of ‘Mercenary Spyware Attacks’ on iPhone Users

Security Boulevard

APRIL 11, 2024

Apple reportedly is alerting iPhone users in 92 countries that they may have been the targets of attacks using “mercenary spyware,” a term that the company is now using in such alerts in place of “state-sponsored” malware. The post Apple Warns of ‘Mercenary Spyware Attacks’ on iPhone Users appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Russian ‘WhisperGate’ Hacks: 5 More Indicted

Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

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

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‘Polyfill’ Supply Chain Threat: 4x Worse Than We Thought

Security Boulevard

JULY 5, 2024

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

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ASUS Router User? Patch ASAP!

Security Boulevard

JUNE 18, 2024

appeared first on Security Boulevard. Or junk it if EOL: Two nasty vulnerabilities need an update—pronto. The post ASUS Router User? Patch ASAP!

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WordPress Plugin Supply Chain Attack Gets Worse

Security Boulevard

JUNE 26, 2024

The post WordPress Plugin Supply Chain Attack Gets Worse appeared first on Security Boulevard. 30,000 websites at risk: Check yours ASAP! 800 Million Ostriches Can’t Be Wrong.)

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‘Total Bollocks’ — No, Your Toothbrush isn’t DDoS’ing

Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

The post ‘Total Bollocks’ — No, Your Toothbrush isn’t DDoS’ing appeared first on Security Boulevard. PR FAIL: Were 3 million toothbrushes hacked into a botnet? Or does a Fortinet spokeschild have egg on his face?

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Biggest Ever Password Leak — but is ObamaCare’s RockYou2024 Really NEW?

Security Boulevard

JULY 9, 2024

appeared first on Security Boulevard. Credential crunch: Ten billion plain-text passwords in a file—sky falling or situation normal? The post Biggest Ever Password Leak — but is ObamaCare’s RockYou2024 Really NEW?

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TikTok Abuses Kids, say DoJ and FTC

Security Boulevard

AUGUST 5, 2024

The post TikTok Abuses Kids, say DoJ and FTC appeared first on Security Boulevard. For You Plague: U.S. Justice Dept. and Federal Trade Commission file lawsuit, alleging TikTok broke the COPPA law, plus a previous injunction.

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Facebook’s New Privacy Nightmare: ‘Link History’

Security Boulevard

JANUARY 3, 2024

The post Facebook’s New Privacy Nightmare: ‘Link History’ appeared first on Security Boulevard. How stupid does he think we are? You’ll want to turn off this new app setting.

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Malicious AdTech Spies on People as NatSec Targets

Security Boulevard

JANUARY 25, 2024

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

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Irony of Ironies: CISA Hacked — ‘by China’

Security Boulevard

MARCH 11, 2024

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency penetrated in February, via vuln in Ivanti. The post Irony of Ironies: CISA Hacked — ‘by China’ appeared first on Security Boulevard. Free rides and traffic jams: U.S.

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Revealed: Facebook’s “Incredibly Aggressive” Alleged Theft of Snapchat App Data

Security Boulevard

MARCH 27, 2024

The post Revealed: Facebook’s “Incredibly Aggressive” Alleged Theft of Snapchat App Data appeared first on Security Boulevard. Meta MITM IAAP SSL bump: Zuck ordered “Project Ghostbusters”—with criminal consequences, says class action lawsuit.

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Google Whistles While OAuth Burns — ‘MultiLogin’ 0-Day is 70+ Days Old

Security Boulevard

JANUARY 2, 2024

The post Google Whistles While OAuth Burns — ‘MultiLogin’ 0-Day is 70+ Days Old appeared first on Security Boulevard. What a Mickey Mouse operation: Infostealer scrotes having a field day with unpatched vulnerability.

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PRC State Hacking: ‘Chinese Edward Snowden’ Spills I?Soon Secrets in Huge Dump of TTPs

Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

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

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China Cracks Apple Private Protocol — AirDrop Pwned

Security Boulevard

JANUARY 10, 2024

The post China Cracks Apple Private Protocol — AirDrop Pwned appeared first on Security Boulevard. AirDrop hashing is weaksauce: Chinese citizens using peer-to-peer wireless comms “must be identified.”

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iPhone/iPad Warning: Update Now to Avoid Zero-Day Pain

Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 6, 2023

The post iPhone/iPad Warning: Update Now to Avoid Zero-Day Pain appeared first on Security Boulevard. Apple’s embarrassing regression: iOS 17.0.3 fixes yet more nasty zero-days (and the overheating bug).

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Massive ‘New’ Leaked Credentials List: Naz.API Pwns Troy

Security Boulevard

JANUARY 18, 2024

The post Massive ‘New’ Leaked Credentials List: Naz.API Pwns Troy appeared first on Security Boulevard. Have I been pwned? Yes, you probably have. Stop reusing passwords, already. Here’s what else you should do.

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Linux Vendors Squawk: PATCH NOW — CVSS 9.8 Bootkit Bug in shim.efi

Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Bootkit Bug in shim.efi appeared first on Security Boulevard. Snow joke: A Microsoft researcher found it—and it’s somehow Microsoft’s fault. The post Linux Vendors Squawk: PATCH NOW — CVSS 9.8

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WTH? DPRK WFH Ransomware Redux: 3rd Person Charged

Security Boulevard

AUGUST 13, 2024

DPRK WFH Ransomware Redux: 3rd Person Charged appeared first on Security Boulevard. North Korean army of remote IT workers enabled by Matthew Isaac Knoot, alleges DoJ. The post WTH?

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Data Privacy Week 2022: The Security Awareness Canary in the Coalmine

Computer Security and Data Privacy, the perfect alliance

Webinars

Trending Sources

Temu is Malware — It Sells Your Info, Accuses Ark. AG

Webinars

PyPI Goes Quiet After Huge Malware Attack: 500+ Typosquat Fakes Found

Self-Replicating AI Malware is Here? #ComPromptMized

North Korea IT Worker Scam Brings Malware and Funds Nukes

GitHub Fights Forks — Millions of Them — Huge Software Supply Chain Security FAIL

100 MILLION Americans in UnitedHealth PII Breach

Cybercrime Year in Review: 2013

Generative AI Fueling More Sophisticated Cyberattacks: Survey

MITRE Crisis: CVE Cash Ends TODAY — CISA says ‘No Lapse’

App Stores OK’ed VPNs Run by China PLA

Asian Scam Farms: ‘Industrial Scale,’ Warns UN Report

Apple Lets Stalkers Find YOU — ‘nRootTag’ Team Breaks AirTag Crypto

Allstate Violates Drivers’ Privacy, Texas AG Alleges

Top Cybersecurity Companies for 2021

How can small businesses ensure Cybersecurity?

‘LitterDrifter’ Russian USB Worm Leaks from Ukraine War Zone

Hunters International Dumps Ransomware, Goes Full-on Extortion

Ransomware Scum — Out For Blood: NYBCe is Latest Victim

Security Roundup August 2023

Emerging Technologies, Evolving Threats: Strategies for Future-Proofing Data Security

Types of Cloud Security Controls & Their Uses

Top 20 Cybersecurity Companies You Need to Know in 2025

HYAS Threat Intel Report April 1 2024

Apple Warns of ‘Mercenary Spyware Attacks’ on iPhone Users

Russian ‘WhisperGate’ Hacks: 5 More Indicted

‘Polyfill’ Supply Chain Threat: 4x Worse Than We Thought

ASUS Router User? Patch ASAP!

WordPress Plugin Supply Chain Attack Gets Worse

‘Total Bollocks’ — No, Your Toothbrush isn’t DDoS’ing

Biggest Ever Password Leak — but is ObamaCare’s RockYou2024 Really NEW?

TikTok Abuses Kids, say DoJ and FTC

Facebook’s New Privacy Nightmare: ‘Link History’

Malicious AdTech Spies on People as NatSec Targets

Irony of Ironies: CISA Hacked — ‘by China’

Revealed: Facebook’s “Incredibly Aggressive” Alleged Theft of Snapchat App Data

Google Whistles While OAuth Burns — ‘MultiLogin’ 0-Day is 70+ Days Old

PRC State Hacking: ‘Chinese Edward Snowden’ Spills I?Soon Secrets in Huge Dump of TTPs

China Cracks Apple Private Protocol — AirDrop Pwned

iPhone/iPad Warning: Update Now to Avoid Zero-Day Pain

Massive ‘New’ Leaked Credentials List: Naz.API Pwns Troy

Linux Vendors Squawk: PATCH NOW — CVSS 9.8 Bootkit Bug in shim.efi

WTH? DPRK WFH Ransomware Redux: 3rd Person Charged

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