eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Companies like Verizon, AT&T, and Lumen Technologies were targeted in this attack, allowing unauthorized access to critical systems used for court-authorized wiretapping — a tool vital for law enforcement surveillance. law enforcement for surveillance purposes. The hackers, identified by U.S.

Surveillance 115

Surveillance Government Phishing Cybersecurity 115

Google Security

AUGUST 3, 2021

With the preponderance of malware, botnets, and state surveillance targeting flawed software , it's clear that ignoring all fixes is the wrong "solution." Don't wait another minute If you're not using the latest kernel, you don't have the most recently added security defenses (including bug fixes). Fix nothing?

Engineering 145

Engineering Surveillance Software Risk 145

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

The following are some of the most significant threats ICS environments face today: Malware & Ransomware Malware and ransomware attacks specifically target ICS to disrupt industrial operations, encrypt critical data, or cause widespread damage to the system.

Firmware 111

Firmware Encryption Manufacturing Risk 111

eSecurity Planet

JULY 8, 2024

China’s Velvet Ant hackers used this vulnerability to launch custom malware, hack into vulnerable computers, and upload files without generating syslog notifications. July 3, 2024 Threat Actors Exploit MSHTML Flaw to Deploy MerkSpy Surveillance Tool Type of vulnerability: Remote code execution.

Risk 64

Risk Authentication Firmware Surveillance 64

eSecurity Planet

MAY 24, 2024

Consider applying these methods for checking your security controls: Ensure physical security: Verify the data center’s security measures, such as surveillance, access controls, and the presence of security officers, to prevent unwanted access.

Encryption 121

Encryption Risk Passwords Technology 121

eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 19, 2023

By using the provider’s knowledge and resources, enterprises may have access to best practices and sophisticated security features without needing in-house security expertise. Automated Security Updates & Patching The underlying hardware and software infrastructure is managed and maintained by IaaS providers.

Encryption 115

Encryption Firewall Authentication Software 115

eSecurity Planet

APRIL 9, 2024

Take a closer look at the SaaS vendor evaluation checklist below: IT Infrastructure Analysis This phase underscores the value of investing in IT infrastructure security. Cloud infrastructure security should specifically handle layers such as physical assets, applications, networks, and data for complete protection against security threats.

Risk 110

Risk Threat Detection Data breaches Encryption 110