The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 8, 2023

Smarter security to me broadly refers to relentlessly focusing on fundamentals while maturing the program, making sure your risk posture aligns with your business strategy. Business initiatives demand faster, more efficient outcomes and technology responds. Complexity challenge.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 31, 2024

Sensitive data and trading activity of over 300K traders leaked online by international fintech firm Direct Trading Technologies. Direct Trading Technologies, an international fintech company, jeopardized over 300K traders by leaking their sensitive data and trading activity, thereby putting them at risk of an account takeover.

Technology 139

Technology Identity Theft Backups Passwords 139

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 5, 2024

SOC analysts, vital to cybersecurity, face burnout due to exhausting workloads, risking their well-being and the effectiveness of organizational defenses. Security Operations Center (SOC) analyst burnout is a very real problem. But it doesn’t have to be this way.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Technologies that were figments of the imagination a dozen years ago, if they were conceived of at all, quickly become mainstream — think generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) or blockchain. As they do, they create more security vulnerabilities and inherent business, changing the nature of cybersecurity careers.

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Joseph Steinberg

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Veteran cybersecurity expert witness executive will help strengthen law enforcement capabilities to prevent, investigate, and prosecute information-age crimes. Steinberg has helped many organizations improve their management of cyber risk, and has assisted attorneys in achieving just compensation for parties wrongly harmed by cyberattacks.

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Centraleyes

MARCH 17, 2025

Every organization faces risks that threaten its objectives, assets, and operations. A risk assessment is the foundation for identifying, analyzing, and prioritizing these risks. Understanding the basics of risk assessment is the first step in building a resilient and proactive strategy to mitigate risks and vulnerabilities.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 4, 2025

“Today, the Department of the Treasurys Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned Integrity Technology Group, Incorporated (Integrity Tech), a Beijing-based cybersecurity company, for its role in multiple computer intrusion incidents against U.S. networks since the summer of 2022. critical infrastructure sectors.“

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Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

LinkedIn’s new “About This Profile” section — which is visible by clicking the “More” button at the top of a profile — includes the year the account was created, the last time the profile information was updated, and an indication of how and whether an account has been verified.

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Joseph Steinberg

JUNE 10, 2022

Many of Gillis’s comments echoed those that I have heard in recent months from CISOs and others within the cybersecurity industry who witness developments from various vantage points quite different from those of a vendor of cybersecurity technologies. Sampling No Longer Works.

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Cybersecurity Artificial Intelligence CISO Wireless 363

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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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Trey Ford, Chief Information Security Officer at Bugcrowd, observed, "This incident may not have been made public if it wasn't for the Form 8-K requirement." Thankfully, customers can still visit physical stores to purchase their favorite treats, but the incident reminds us of our operational reliance on interconnected technologies.

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Password Management Passwords CISO Cybersecurity 108

Joseph Steinberg

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

I was recently asked to take a look at CrowdSec – a new, free, open-source information security technology created in France that seeks to improve the current situation. at the end of 2020, and reported to me that its technology is already being used in over 70 countries across all six continents (other than Antarctica).

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Firewall Technology Artificial Intelligence Risk 212

The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

4, 2024, CyberNewsWire — Blackwired , the leading cyber observatory for disruptive cybersecurity technologies, has announced the launch of ThirdWatch?, Utilizing a non-invasive, zero-touch technology process, ThirdWatch? Singapore, Sept. ThirdWatch? Central to ThirdWatch? ThirdWatch? ThirdWatch?

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SecureList

DECEMBER 9, 2024

This incident serves as a stark reminder of the critical risks posed by global IT disruptions and supply chain weaknesses. This case underscores the serious risk that social engineering and supply chain attacks pose to open-source projects. However, delegating tasks also introduces new information security challenges.

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Internet Internet Risk Social Engineering 109

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

broadband providers, including Verizon, AT&T, and Lumen Technologies, potentially accessing systems for lawful wiretapping and other data. The security breach poses a major national security risk. The WSJ states that the compromise remained undisclosed due to possible impact on national security.

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Government Telecommunications Surveillance Risk 110

Adam Shostack

MAY 6, 2021

Apple has released (or I’ve just come across) a document Device and Data Access when Personal Safety is At Risk. What you share, and whom you share it with, is up to you — including the decision to make changes to better protect your information or personal safety. If you want to make sure no one else can see your location.

Surveillance 203

Surveillance Information Security Accountability Technology 203

Daniel Miessler

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

Ask yourself how much time wasted on security questionnaires for Solarwind, and how many of them did any good. In short, Vendor Security 2.0 is the transition from external security checks to internal risk analysis. Let’s add more detail to what we are proposing with Vendor Risk 2.0. Risk Visibility.

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Risk Software Data breaches Education 289

The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

The risks are real, and the impact of cybersecurity events continues to grow. A cyber catastrophe may seem inevitable, but there are basic practices and actionable steps any healthcare organization can take to begin reducing the clear and present risk of being impacted by a cybersecurity event. Evaluate data inventory.

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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 9, 2024

Augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) technologies provide intriguing opportunities for immersive and interactive experiences in cybersecurity training. Related: GenAI’ impact on DevSecOps Here’s how these technologies can bridge learning gaps in cybersecurity awareness and enhance the overall training experience.

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Technology Cybersecurity Risk Mobile 203

The Last Watchdog

MAY 13, 2020

Chief Information Security Officers were already on the hot seat well before the COVID-19 global pandemic hit, and they are even more so today. Observes Salvi: “We’ve gone to a stage where the Chief Information Security Officer has become a well-defined, mainstream role. Related: Why U.S. None of this is easy.”

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CISO Cybersecurity Digital transformation Risk 309

Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 12, 2018

Is it fair to judge an organization’s information security posture simply by looking at its Internet-facing assets for weaknesses commonly sought after and exploited by attackers, such as outdated software or accidentally exposed data and devices? the security posture of vendor partners). How useful is such a score?

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 2, 2021

In fact, Gartner forecasts that global spending on information security and risk management services will reach $150.4 Today’s technology and security strategies are falling short at keeping a company’s most critical asset – data itself – safe. In the end, the issue is clear — our data is at risk.

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

The study, conducted by independent research firm Propeller Insights, dives into how IT business leaders feel about their security posture in a world where the technologies they embrace to grow and thrive are also vulnerable to constant and increasing threats. Human error is among the top causes of security breaches.

Cyber Risk 113

Cyber Risk Risk B2B Education 113

Security Affairs

MARCH 11, 2025

Cross-border data transfers enable global business but face challenges from varying cybersecurity laws, increasing risks of cyberattacks and data breaches. The increasing reliance on cloud computing, remote work, and digital transactions has amplified the risks associated with data transmission across different jurisdictions.

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Cybersecurity Artificial Intelligence Encryption Technology 71

Schneier on Security

JUNE 8, 2021

This is just one of many risks to our normal civilian computer supply chains. And since military software is vulnerable to the same cyberattacks as commercial software, military supply chains have many of the same risks. A 2018 GAO report expressed concern regarding the lack of secure and patchable U.S. This is not speculative.

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Software Cybersecurity Backups Manufacturing 363

Security Boulevard

JANUARY 18, 2024

Cybersecurity risks increase every year and bludgeon victims who fail to prepare properly. For those interested in a better understanding of the oncoming risks, this is the information you are looking for. It can feel like crossing a major highway while blindfolded. Some dangers are familiar and persistent.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Recently, tesearchers from Positive Technologies warned that unknown threat actors have attempted to exploit the now-patched vulnerability CVE-2024-37383 (CVSS score: 6.1) In September 2024, Positive Technologies discovered an email sent to a governmental organization in a CIS country. in the open-source Roundcube webmail software.

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 13, 2022

While you might think that these actors are interested in government and defense information, their operations prove they are interested in much more – including software development and information technology, data analytics, and logistics. Educate your employees on threats and risks such as phishing and malware.

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Cybersecurity Cybercrime Education Government 214

Krebs on Security

JULY 21, 2023

A review of the executives pages published by the 2022 list of Fortune 100 companies found only four — BestBuy , Cigna , Coca-Cola , and Walmart — that listed a Chief Security Officer (CSO) or Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) in their highest corporate ranks.

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CSO CISO Insurance Risk 241

The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 9, 2023

It’s often difficult for small businesses to invest significantly in data privacy compliance or security measures because they don’t have large budgets. In fact, many SMBs have to choose between investing in new technology and making payroll. DPIA starting point.

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Data privacy Small Business Data collection Cyber Risk 210

Daniel Miessler

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020

The Difference Between Threats and Risks. The problem we have as humans is that opportunity is usually coupled with risk, so the question is one of which opportunities should you take and which should you pass on. And If you want to take a certain risk, which controls should you put in place to keep the risk at an acceptable level?

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VPN Risk Hacking Encryption 326

Security Through Education

APRIL 7, 2025

Phones and computers allow us to transmit information globally. This is ALL adaptive technology! Sometimes the adaptive technology that one person needs differs from what another person needs. Information security has a lot of potential for remote positions and flexible work options.

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Social Engineering Engineering Information Security Technology 52

Security Boulevard

MARCH 17, 2025

In practice, even with reasonable service level agreements (SLAs), IT usually has to mitigate those risks. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency reveals that 90% of initial access to critical infrastructure comes via identity compromise like phishing, compromised passwords, identity systems and misconfigurations.

Risk 64

Risk Mobile Technology IoT 64

Security Affairs

JANUARY 15, 2025

We also thoroughly investigate all reports of exposed keys and quickly take any necessary actions, such as applying quarantine policies to minimize risks for customers without disrupting their IT environment. We encourage all customers to follow security, identity, and compliance best practices.

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Encryption Ransomware Authentication Accountability 116

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Artificial intelligence enhances data security by identifying risks and protecting sensitive cloud data, helping organizations stay ahead of evolving threats. With over 90% of enterprises storing at least some of their data in the cloud, AIs ability to enhance security across complex, distributed environments is more vital than ever.

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Artificial Intelligence Unstructured Data Risk Marketing 86

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

DECEMBER 17, 2024

API-related security issues now cost organizations up to $87 billion annually. The growing risks associated with APIs will push organizations to strengthen their security from the outset of development in 2025. This breach will attract considerable attention, highlighting the urgent need for more robust API security measures.

Risk 71

Risk Digital transformation Software Technology 71

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Apple drops its lawsuit against commercial spyware vendor NSO Group, due to the risk of “threat intelligence” information exposure. Apple is seeking to drop its lawsuit against Israeli spyware company NSO Group , citing the risk of “threat intelligence” information exposure.

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Surveillance Spyware Risk Hacking 118