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

JULY 1, 2024

The post ‘Russia’ Breaches TeamViewer — ‘No Evidence’ Billions of Devices at Risk appeared first on Security Boulevard. SolarWinds hackers strike again: Remote access service hacked—by APT29, says TeamViewer.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 12, 2024

The post Sisense Hacked: CISA Warns Customers at Risk appeared first on Security Boulevard. A hard-coded credential catastrophe: The analytics firm kept big companies’ secrets in an insecure AWS bucket. Government says victims include the “critical infrastructure sector.”

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 31, 2025

Mayuresh Dani, Manager of Security Research at Qualys TRU, highlights additional best practices: "These backups should also be regularly tested to ensure they are functional and recoverable. To add more security, they should also be automated and encrypted to provide data privacy."

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Security Boulevard

JULY 2, 2024

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

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 21, 2025

A study by cybersecurity startup Harmonic Security found that 8.5% of prompts entered into generative AI models like ChatGPT, Copilot, and Gemini last year included sensitive information, putting personal and corporate data at risk of being leaked.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 16, 2024

One in three office workers who use GenAI admit to sharing customer info, employee details and financial data with the platforms. The post Risks of GenAI Rising as Employees Remain Divided About its Use in the Workplace appeared first on Security Boulevard. Are you worried yet?

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

drinking water systems it assessed, 97 had "critical" or "high-risk" security flaws and another 211 had less dangerous vulnerabilities, risking threats from stolen data to disrupted service. The post EPA IG Office: ‘High-Risk’ Security Flaws in Hundreds of Water Systems appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 28, 2025

While it brings many benefits, it also brings along compliance issues in data governance, particularly when data crosses borders. Ensuring data is safe, private and organized is paramount. The American Data Privacy Puzzle The.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Generative AI can help maintain a competitive advantage, but organizations should be mindful of the security and data privacy challenges of a new deployment. The post The Necessity of Security Best Practices When Implementing Generative AI 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. Wade Redo appeared first on Security Boulevard. We could soon have a federal GDPR.

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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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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

That, at least, seems to be the state of cybersecurity and risk mitigation since the COVID-19 pandemic began. It also isn’t far from the truth: Ransomware attacks have markedly increased, placing significant pressure on insurance markets to provide organizations with affordable options to minimize risk.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 26, 2024

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

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SecureWorld News

MAY 10, 2022

The rapid expansion of remote work during the pandemic has helped bring to light another password management bad habit that is ratcheting up security risks for users and businesses: unsecured Wi-Fi networks. Poor password management creates unnecessary risk for your users and your organization.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 26, 2024

The development of privacy-enhancing technologies (PETs) can resolve the tension between data privacy and utility. The post Why We Need to Cultivate a Confidential Computing Ecosystem appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 5, 2025

Discussing the challenges, risks and solutions for businesses integrating payroll software and systems for seamless efficiency. The post Integrating Payroll Systems: Risks, Challenges, and Solutions appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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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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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Security and compliance. With data privacy in the headlines and cyberattacks on the rise, these two simple words have become hot topics across just about every industry. But as conversations about security and compliance continue, it has become clear that not everyone understands the distinction between the two.

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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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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

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

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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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SC Magazine

JULY 12, 2021

We often hear about security awareness training’s role in maintaining proper cyber hygiene, but what about privacy awareness programs? As a significant portion of privacy incidents happen from human error, training is critical to mitigating privacy risk within an organization,” said Berry.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 16, 2024

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

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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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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

The post Here’s Yet Another D-Link RCE That Won’t be Fixed appeared first on Security Boulevard. D-Licious: Stubborn network device maker digs in heels and tells you to buy new gear.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

FCC Gets Tough on Robocall Fraud appeared first on Security Boulevard. 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!

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

The post These 20 D-Link Devices Have Critical RCE Bug — but NO Patch NEVER appeared first on Security Boulevard. ‘Bobby’ flaw flagged WONTFIX: Company doesn’t make storage devices now; has zero interest in fixing this catastrophic vulnerability.

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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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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

They enforce security measures to prevent threats and unauthorized access. Understanding the various controls, their applications, benefits, and associated risks will help you gain full, secure operations during and after cloud migration. They offer an organized method to safeguard data, applications, and infrastructure.

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Security Boulevard

AUGUST 1, 2024

Identity security and data security must be addressed simultaneously for an organization’s security posture to address security risks and threats adequately. The post The Unbreakable Bond: Why Identity and Data Security are Inseparable appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 27, 2021

In today's connected environment, there are a large number of evolving cyber threats putting your organization at risk. If these things are true, how do we share information with others in a way that is proven to work and create a culture of security? Security awareness and how you talk about cybersecurity.

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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.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 4, 2025

These changes are not in effect as of this articles date [] The post Proactive Security: Navigating HIPAAs Proposed Risk Analysis Updates appeared first on Security Boulevard. NOTE: This article discusses proposed changes to existing regulations.

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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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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 9, 2025

Prediction 2: Securing GenAI will remain a business imperativeAs global organizations increasingly adopt generative AI applications, both first-party and third-party, securing these systems will remain a top priority. Global CXOs must act now to transition toward quantum-safe cryptography standards.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 21, 2025

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