Krebs on Security

JANUARY 29, 2020

Earlier this week, vice.com reported that hackers are phishing workers at major U.S. A message Microsoft sent to customers affected by their recent leak of customer support data. telecommunications companies to gain access to internal company tools. telecom companies to take over customer cell phone numbers. .”

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 22, 2024

Welcome to Data Privacy Week 2024 , brought to us once again courtesy of the National Cybersecurity Alliance (NCA). The post Data Privacy Week: Are you ready to become a data privacy snob? appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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ZoneAlarm

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

This sophisticated phishing campaign used professional designs and search engine manipulation to target unsuspecting shoppers worldwide. Cybersecurity researchers have exposed a global fraud network known as “SilkSpecter,” responsible for operating 4,700 fake shopping websites to steal credit card details.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

The post Zimperium Predicts Data Privacy Emphasis, More Evasive Phishing Attacks and Rise of Sideloading in 2025 appeared first on Zimperium. The post Zimperium Predicts Data Privacy Emphasis, More Evasive Phishing Attacks and Rise of Sideloading in 2025 appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 24, 2023

OpenAI’s widely popular ChatGPT can write phishing emails that are almost as convincing as those created by humans and can write them exponentially faster, according to research from IBM that is sure to ramp up corporate worries about generative AI chatbots. Big Blue’s X-Force security team ran an A/B experiment with a healthcare company in.

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Identity IQ

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Understanding Data Privacy: Keeping Your Data Secure IdentityIQ With the rise of online platforms, social media, and e-commerce, personal information has become more vulnerable to mishandling and exploitation. Data privacy is the cornerstone of helping protect your personal information from unauthorized access or exposure.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 18, 2021

Phishing attacks continue to plague organizations across the globe with great success, but why? The post The Business Value of the Social-Engineer Phishing Service appeared first on Security Boulevard. Cybercriminals are targeting the human element of organizations. Additionally, they are developing techniques to use an.

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ZoneAlarm

DECEMBER 7, 2023

This complex operation, which cleverly manipulates hotel access credentials and employs deceptive phishing methods, has cast a spotlight on the pressing issues of cybersecurity vulnerabilities in online environments.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 5, 2023

Next, we discuss the emerging threat of “quishing,” a combination of voice calls and phishing that preys on unsuspecting victims. The post Okta Hacked Again, Quishing Is The New Phishing, Google Play Protect Real-Time Scanning appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Hacker's King

DECEMBER 16, 2024

These attacks are becoming more sophisticated, targeted, and damaging, threatening data privacy, financial stability, and national security. Phishing and Social Engineering : Phishing remains a popular attack method, leveraging emails, fake websites, and social media to deceive users into providing sensitive information.

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Hacker's King

DECEMBER 24, 2024

AI-powered malware and phishing schemes can adapt to defenses in real time, making them harder to detect and counter. Enhanced Focus on Data Privacy Data breaches have shown no signs of slowing down. By 2025, stricter global regulations on data privacy, such as GDPR-style laws, will emerge.

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ZoneAlarm

APRIL 12, 2021

But knowing which emails are real and which are phishing emails is crucial and can save you money and problems … The post Is it Real or not? How to Spot phishing Emails appeared first on ZoneAlarm Security Blog.

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Digital Guardian

JUNE 16, 2023

This past week, the FCC announced the launching of a data privacy task force, CISA issued a new directive and a separate LockBit advisory, and a massive phishing campaign was uncovered. Catch up on the latest in this week’s Friday Five!

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 27, 2025

As we celebrate Data Privacy Day, Bernard Montel, Tenables EMEA Technical Director and Security Strategist, wants to remind us that we live in a digital world and that we need to protect it. With data breaches a daily occurrence, and AI changing the playing field, he urges everyone to do better.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

FIDO, Biometry and Contactless: Enhancing End User Adoption of Phishing-Resistant MFA madhav Thu, 11/30/2023 - 04:52 The surge in social engineering and phishing attacks seeking to bypass established multi-factor authentication (MFA) methods indicates that organizations must move to phishing-resistant MFA.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 3, 2025

Our business solutions remove all remnants of ransomware and prevent you from getting reinfected.

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Tech Republic Security

MARCH 20, 2024

Risky cyber security behaviours are putting employees at risk of phishing and other attacks, according to Proofpoint research, with many employees still unclear security is their responsibility, too.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 29, 2018

the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)), the answer is generally that a company should implement a “reasonable data privacy and security program” under all circumstances. Companies should have written data privacy and security policies and procedures in place. Reasonable protections.

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Centraleyes

DECEMBER 16, 2024

From GDPR updates to sector-specific regulations like HIPAA and PCI DSS, companies will face new mandates to protect sensitive data. Future cybersecurity trends point to even stricter compliance regimes, including regulations that focus on AI ethics and data privacy.

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ZoneAlarm

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Phishing scams have evolved dramatically over the years, using increasingly sophisticated tactics to exploit individuals and businesses. One of the more recent examples is the FedEx phishing scam, where cybercriminals impersonate the global courier company to deceive users into revealing sensitive information.

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Digital Guardian

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Data privacy concerns were at the forefront of this week’s cybersecurity news but phishing and ransomware attacks are still making waves. Read about these stories and more in this week’s Friday Five!

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 28, 2024

In episode 327 Tom, Scott, and Kevin discuss the findings from Mandiant’s M-Trends 2024 report, highlighting a significant rise in traditional vulnerability exploitation by attackers while observing a decline in phishing. Despite phishing’s decreased prevalence, it remains the second most popular method for gaining initial network access.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

CISA adds SonicWall SonicOS and Palo Alto PAN-OS flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog Juniper Networks fixed a critical flaw in Session Smart Routers China-linked APT group Winnti targets Japanese organizations since March 2024 Xerox VersaLink C7025 Multifunction printer flaws may expose Windows Active Directory credentials to attackers (..)

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 28, 2022

Friday, January 28, 2022, is Data Privacy Day, or Data Protection Day. With so many activities making headlines about data breach scandals, hacks, and cybersecurity threats it is imperative to give the topic the attention it needs to underline the necessity for data privacy and advocacy for increased data privacy legislation.

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Jane Frankland

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Still, the top response stood out clearlyprotecting data privacy. The thing is, secure communication goes beyond just protecting data privacy. Limited by the character number on the platform, the poll only offered four short answers, which couldnt fully capture the complexity of the topic.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 8, 2023

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

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 22, 2024

The post From Phishing to Friendly Fraud: Anticipating 2024’s Fraud Dynamics appeared first on Security Boulevard. Planning for emerging fraud trends can help you stay a step ahead of criminals’ new tactics, protect your revenue and customer relationships.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

For example, in a study just published by Russian security firm Kaspersky , the number two target for phishing attacks around the world in 2013 was the financial community. Any guess what the number one target for phishing was? That includes banks, credit card companies, and payment systems like PayPal and Western Union.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MARCH 18, 2025

Centralized policy management simplifies compliance with Privacy Rule restrictions on PHI sharing. Robust Authentication Offers phishing-resistant MFA options (e.g., Benefits for Healthcare Organizations Enhanced Security : Protect sensitive patient data through encryption, MFA, and activity monitoring.

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Threatpost

AUGUST 29, 2019

In an open letter, the Mozilla Foundation and EFF scolded Venmo for its data privacy policies, which they say could open the door to stalking and spear-phishing.

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

However, M&A is a complex undertaking, and integrating and consolidating IT, cybersecurity and data privacy infrastructure only adds to the challenge. Patient data exposures. Healthcare data security and privacy is a problem that continues to grow.

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Dark Reading

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

The stalling of federal legislation and the continued expansion of data brokers are fueling a phishing epidemic.

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

energy organization fell victim to a QR code phishing attack, highlighting the ever-evolving tactics used by attackers. Finally, we […] The post The FBI’s Qakbot Takedown, QR Code Phishing Attacks, Dox Anyone in America for $15 appeared first on Shared Security Podcast. Next, we explore how a major U.S.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Hoff Alex Hoff , Chief Strategy Officer, Auvik Networks As technology evolves, regulations struggle to keep pace, especially around AI and data privacy. Government initiatives and awareness campaigns will educate users on phishing and malware threats.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Phishing Attacks: Phishing is the top cyber attack, causing 90% of data breaches. Privacy Compliance: By 2024, 40% of privacy tools will rely on AI, highlighting its expanding role in ensuring data privacy and meeting regulations. Shockingly, 96% of these attacks come through email.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 19, 2024

The takedown this week of a massive phishing-as-a-service (PhaaS) operation spanned law enforcement agencies from both sides of the Atlantic and is the latest example of an increasingly aggressive approach by authorities to disrupt the operations of high-profile cybercriminal gangs.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 27, 2023

Specifically, cyber criminal actors sent phishing emails that led to the download of legitimate RMM software—ScreenConnect (now ConnectWise Control) and AnyDesk—which the actors used in a refund scam to steal money from victim bank accounts.” Implement a user training program and phishing exercises to raise awareness among users.

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