Schneier on Security

AUGUST 28, 2019

All of those "consumer products" Barr wants access to are used by government officials -- heads of state, legislators, judges, military commanders and everyone else -- worldwide. They're critical to national security as well as personal security. If security is deliberately weakened, it will be weakened for everybody.

Computers and Electronics 278

Computers and Electronics Encryption Internet Internet 278

The Last Watchdog

APRIL 26, 2021

More than that, the leading suppliers of consumer-grade VPNs, Surfshark among them, are encouraging consumers to use personal VPNs as a tangible tool they can wield to proactively protect themselves in an environment of endless attack vectors. Here’s what’s unfolding: Avoiding government snoops.

B2C 214

B2C VPN Marketing Antivirus 214

Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

These sites pose a significant risk to personal security and undermine public trust in the digital infrastructure we have in place. The post The Dangerous Blend of Phishing for Government IDs and Facial Recognition Video appeared first on Security Boulevard.

Government 52

Government Phishing Identity Theft Scams 52

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 30, 2024

From AI-generated phishing attacks to badly behaved bots, these digital ghouls are more than just scary stories—they're real threats to your business and personal security. That is why governments are rushing to regulate the AI ecosystem and push forward responsible and ethical AI development and use.

Phishing 71

Phishing Artificial Intelligence Passwords Media 71

Cisco Security

JUNE 30, 2022

Attacks are becoming more bespoke, government-sponsored threat actors and ransomware as a service, continue to unravel challenging businesses to minimize the time from initial breach to complete compromise, in the event of a compromise. . Data privacy is getting personal . Within the past year, the U.S.

Digital transformation 145

Digital transformation Data privacy Identity Theft Data breaches 145

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Targeted Sector Vulnerabilities: Financial Services, IT, Healthcare, Education, and Government sectors have emerged as primary targets, with attackers fine-tuning their strategies to exploit specific vulnerabilities within these industries.

Phishing 137

Phishing Identity Theft Scams Malware 137

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Beyond understanding the intricacies behind P2PE, there’s a need for a collective action from consumers, governments, and retailers: Consumers: Demand clarity from retailers on how they're safeguarding your data. Incorporate personal security best practices, such as two-factor authentication and encryption, in all your online interactions.

Retail 83

Retail Cybersecurity Financial Services Mobile 83