The Last Watchdog

APRIL 26, 2021

These patterns highlight the potential for more and more consumers to recognize personal VPNs for what they truly are: a low-cost tool that empowers the user to very directly preserve online privacy while at the same time taking proactive steps to improve personal security.

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Schneier on Security

MARCH 5, 2018

Princeton's Karen Levy has a good article computer security and the intimate partner threat: When you learn that your privacy has been compromised, the common advice is to prevent additional access -- delete your insecure account, open a new one, change your password.

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Krebs on Security

JANUARY 6, 2022

I guess what bothers me most about Norton Crypto is that it will be introducing millions of perhaps less savvy Internet users to the world of cryptocurrency, which comes with its own set of unique security and privacy challenges that require users to “level up” their personal security practices in fairly significant ways.

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Schneier on Security

AUGUST 28, 2019

They're critical to national security as well as personal security. They're used by election officials, police at all levels, nuclear power plant operators, CEOs and human rights activists. This wasn't true during much of the Cold War. Before the Internet revolution, military-grade electronics were different from consumer-grade.

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Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 16, 2021

It makes people who are unfamiliar with their personal security online vulnerable to hackers whose entire job is to figure out how to part people from their money.” . “Now we’re seeing a lot more of what I would call normal people trying their hand at crypto, and that makes a lot more people a target.

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Two-factor authentication may seem technically complicated, but “2FA” is a security measure you already know. Anytime a website sends you an SMS code or asks a personal security question, that’s a form of 2FA.

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CSO Magazine

MAY 18, 2023

OX Security, an application security vendor, now has a plugin for ChatGPT, allowing users to leverage the power of the headline-making generative AI assistant to protect the software supply chain, generate personalized security recommendations and remedy security issues quickly.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 12, 2022

SECURE North America – Wednesday, June 15 (virtual). SECURE Singapore – Thursday, July 14 (in-person). SECURE Asia-Pacific – Thursday, November 10 (virtual). SECURE U.K. & 2022 Committee-Planned Events. & Europe – Thursday, December 8 (virtual).

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Cisco Security

JANUARY 26, 2021

This is Unhackable, the authoritative Security podcast about deception and personal security. For Cyber fans, security advocates and the non-technical alike, join your host Mike Storm in this security podcast series where together we take steps to solve the most important Cybersecurity Challenges, one principle at a time.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

From antivirus software to OS updates, security analysts Jessica Ortega and Ramuel Gall will discuss the best ways to keep your computer clean. Want to do more to beef up your personal security? Check out our recent episode on digital spring cleaning !

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 21, 2023

His story serves as a reminder to stay vigilant against phone scams, ensuring our financial well-being and personal security. Nicolas took immediate action, freezing his credit accounts to protect himself.

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CSO Magazine

APRIL 6, 2022

JetBlue’s 45-person security team has “a lot of territory to cover, both domestically and internationally,” says VP of Security Keith Slotter. Learn 8 pitfalls that undermine security program success and 12 tips for effectively presenting cybersecurity to the board. Sign up for CSO newsletters. ].

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Security Affairs

MARCH 3, 2020

According to the company, customers’ messages within the Walgreens mobile application may have been viewed by other users due to a bug in the personal secure messaging feature. “We recently learned of unauthorized disclosure of one or more of your secure messages within the Walgreens mobile app.

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Mobile Data breaches Advertising Banking 141

Webroot

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Businesses should include the risks of social engineering scams, like romance scams, in their cybersecurity training programs, highlighting how personal security practices impact professional security. This transparency can be crucial in preventing security risks to the business.

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Troy Hunt

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

To be honest, if your personal security practices are up to scratch (password manager plus 2FA), this is a bit of a non-event. I made a commitment to HIBP subscribers to let them know when I see their data so here we are, even if it's not as immediately actionable as a data breach with a clearly identifiable source is.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 9, 2021

Peter Leav, President and CEO of McAfee has confirmed the news and said that the new partnership will help strengthen his enterprise business in the industry and will help the company in focusing more on consumers’ personal security solutions.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 31, 2024

It has Terms of Service that include: You may only use this service for your own personal security and research. The operator is clearly trying to remain anonymous with no discoverable information about who is running it. But it does nothing to enforce that restriction. I, for one, never realized there were so many of them.

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Hacker's King

DECEMBER 21, 2024

Future developments may include: AI Collaboration : Integration of generative AI with other AI systems to create more robust security networks. Personalized Security : AI-driven security solutions tailored to individual users or organizations. Predictive Defense : Using AI to predict and prevent attacks before they occur.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 30, 2021

As we have witnessed this past year, cyber threats pose a significant and increasing risk to our national security, our economic security, and our personal security,” said Deputy Attorney General Monaco. “We The training will be held in the Washington, D.C.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

BVS has been at the forefront of the wireless security industry for 50 years, designing, building, and shipping thousands of innovative security products. The company's latest product, BlueSleuth-Lite, is a game-changer in the world of personal security and privacy.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JULY 13, 2021

We also have a virtual only pass which offers attendees the ability to enjoy everything that Security Congress has to offer – all from the comfort of your own home or office. If you’d like to join us in person, Security Congress will once again be held in Orlando, Florida (U.S.)

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Cisco Security

JANUARY 6, 2022

” According to the CISOs we spoke with, “if you’re limited on funds and don’t have a 20-person security team, you have to do a lot quickly…being able to get these overlapping protections…and they’re talking to each other really shines.”

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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. In an era where online convenience has become the norm, the risk of identity theft through scam websites has surged.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 24, 2022

She's the CEO of SocialProof Security and board member of Women in Security and Privacy. I virtually attended one of her more recent talks, during which she explained her craft and gave some suggestions on how we all can improve our personal security and make her job more difficult.

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Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Browser Guard adds an extra layer to your personal security, on top of your antivirus or firewall. It’s the world’s first browser extension to do this, while at the same time identifying and stopping tech support scams.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Hacks create an opportunity to think creatively about company and personal security and a challenge to meet today’s evolving threatscape. . While stressful and costly to the victim, hacks can also be an opportunity for onlookers to learn how to prevent getting breached. You don’t have to be a corporate giant to be targeted.

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Cisco Security

JUNE 30, 2022

Data privacy is getting personal . Security incidents targeting personal information are on the rise. While there’s no perfect way to absolutely protect from ransomware, businesses are taking steps to bolster their defenses and protect against disaster. .

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Troy Hunt

JANUARY 8, 2019

I spoke to Scott about this incident again whilst writing this post and we both reflected on just how easy it is to have issues like this, even you're convinced your security is spot on. Reading through that thread only reinforces the view that this was a simple account takeover issue and not a sophisticated hack.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 2, 2020

Roberto Escobar sues Apple for FaceTime security. It's safe to say, when you're Pablo Escobar's brother, you care about your personal security. But with a $2.6 billion lawsuit leveled against tech giant Apple, Roberto Escobar doesn't seem like he's joking.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

This scam cleverly manipulates trust and the routine nature of order confirmations to breach personal security. Seasonal Scam Emails The report highlights an uptick in scam emails tied to holidays, leveraging the seasonal hustle to bait users into phishing traps.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 14, 2019

It appears the cam in question was unwittingly set up by an employee for personal security reasons. In one case, ExtraHop tracked a made-in-China surveillance cam sending UDP traffic logs , every 30 minutes, to a known malicious IP address with ties to China.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 19, 2022

According to its own website before it was taken down, VPNLab said it was a service providing your security on the Internet by using encryption of original traffic. “Our service is designed for a broad spectrum of clients who care about their personal security.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

Six out of ten consumers (57%) maintained the default settings on their devices and fewer than 40% know how to personalize security settings at all. A majority (84%) of digital assistants were connected to two or fewer devices and only 9% of those surveyed said they are aware of use in their workplace.

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SC Magazine

MARCH 15, 2021

By collaborating and focusing on the alignment of top business initiatives, security leaders can help the organization as a whole embrace the mindset of security as a business enabler. Empower the business through self-service and personalized security.

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Adam Shostack

AUGUST 21, 2019

If you needed more reasons to move away from using SMS-based authentication, and treating phone companies as trusted, “ AT&T employees took over $1 million in bribes to plant malware and unlock millions of smartphones: DOJ “ Abuse reporting systems are being abused. You need to threat model and play the chess game.

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Identity IQ

APRIL 26, 2023

IDIQ Announces IdentityIQ App with Real-Time Alerts for Security at Your Fingertips IdentityIQ — Mobile app designed to empower consumers to protect themselves from personal security threats — Temecula, California, April 26, 2023 – IDIQ , an industry leader in identity theft protection and credit report monitoring, encourages consumers to use its IdentityIQ (..)

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Duo's Security Blog

JUNE 23, 2021

They are protecting work and personal accounts, with some users protecting upwards of 40 accounts! Duo Mobile is an important part of their own personal security and we needed to make sure the app works equally as well for them. However, a significant portion of our users are advanced.

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