The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Businesses must adopt tools and automation capable of invoking immediate action, even at the risk of false positives. Raising security baselines across industries is essential, with risk mitigationnot acceptancebecoming the standard. Security teams will need to address the unique risks posed using LLMs in mission critical environments.

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Schneier on Security

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

A new report from the Center of Internet and Society looks at the security risks of allowing government hacking. These risks are real, but I think they're much less than mandating backdoors for everyone. Some of us -- myself included -- have proposed lawful government hacking as an alternative to backdoors.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 9, 2022

The US NCSC and the Department of State published joint guidance on defending against attacks using commercial surveillance tools. In the last years, we have reported several cases of companies selling commercial surveillance tools to governments and other entities that have used them for malicious purposes. Pierluigi Paganini.

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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. ” reads the court filing.

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Adam Levin

DECEMBER 18, 2018

exposed to greater risks unless actions are taken to improve security and reduce the. At Risk of Missile Attacks appeared first on Adam Levin. The findings spoke to the severity of the vulnerabilities and lax security: “DoD systems that process, store, and transmit technical details about BMDS are.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Our cybersecurity expert discusses why officials are warning that unencrypted messaging apps are vulnerable to hacking, surveillance and cyberattacks. Explore the risks of popular apps and why switching to encrypted alternatives is crucial. Take control of your data and protect your privacy before its too late!

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

In a groundbreaking investigative report, the European Investigative Collaborations (EIC) media network, with technical assistance from Amnesty International's Security Lab, has exposed the shocking extent of the global surveillance crisis and the glaring inadequacies of EU regulation in curbing it. Chairman, Cedric Leighton Associates, LLC.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 2, 2024

Ukraine’s SBU revealed that Russia-linked threat actors hacked surveillance cameras to spy on air defense forces and critical infrastructure in Kyiv. Ukraine’s SBU announced they shut down two surveillance cameras that were allegedly hacked by the Russian intelligence services to spy on air defense forces and critical infrastructure in Kyiv.

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Schneier on Security

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

There is definitely a national security risk in buying computer infrastructure from a country you don't trust. The reason these threats are so real is that it's not difficult to hide surveillance or control infrastructure in computer components, and if they're not turned on, they're very difficult to find. This is a complicated topic.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 21, 2025

Aside from the contribution towards a surveillance society, the risks of such a tool are obvious. We don’t just report on threats – we help protect your social media Cybersecurity risks should never spread beyond a headline. Now GeoSpy has closed off public access to the tool, after 404 Media asked him for a comment.

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CSO Magazine

JULY 7, 2022

The company is introducing Lockdown Mode to protect high-risk individuals against corrosive surveillance and attacks, and investing millions to improve protection on its devices.

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Krebs on Security

AUGUST 5, 2019

This story is about how crooks increasingly are abusing third-party financial aggregation services like Mint , Plaid , Yodlee , YNAB and others to surveil and drain consumer accounts online. Crooks are constantly probing bank Web sites for customer accounts protected by weak or recycled passwords.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 20, 2023

The post CCTV Remote Surveillance Guide: Benefits of Remote Monitoring appeared first on Security Boulevard. There are multiple ways that CCTV remote monitoring can benefit construction companies and property owners. Protection Against Crime In many scenarios, visible.

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Tech Republic Security

JANUARY 22, 2021

Worker's union Prospect warned that the UK was at risk of 'sleepwalking into a world of surveillance' as more businesses turn to digital tools to keep tabs on remote workers.

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 11, 2025

The goal of the Pall Mall Pact is to regulate Commercial Cyber Intrusion Capabilities (CCICs), or what we usually refer to as spyware and surveillance tools. The ongoing proliferation of spyware poses existential risks to privacy and civil liberties. Privacy risks should never spread beyond a headline.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

Last week the Nexta agency published a statement on its Telegram channel to warn its audience about the risk associated with the malicious app that was designed to unmask protesters. The post Is the Belarusian government behind the surveillance Android app banned by Google? “Do not install under any circumstances.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 15, 2024

Apple has escalated its fight against the commercial spyware industry enabling state actors to conduct highly-targeted cyberattacks against journalists, activists, politicians, and other high-risk individuals around the world. Apple also seems to have been giving notifications to that same high-risk group who they know have been targeted.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Predicting, shaping, and monetizing human behavior through commercial surveillance is extremely profitable.” While their services provide us with the option to connect with the world from the palm of your hand, many of them have been at the forefront of building the infrastructure for mass commercial surveillance.

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The Hacker News

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

All these Chinese telecom and video surveillance companies were previously included in the Covered List as of March 12, 2021. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) formally announced it will no longer authorize electronic equipment from Huawei, ZTE, Hytera, Hikvision, and Dahua, deeming them an "unacceptable" national security threat.

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Schneier on Security

JUNE 16, 2021

You don’t even know which foreign companies the NSA has targeted for mass surveillance. You don’t know which countries can put extra-legal pressure on companies operating within their jurisdiction. You don’t know who actually owns and runs the VPNs. All you can do is make your best guess, and hope you guessed well.

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Schneier on Security

JANUARY 9, 2023

He is based in a rural area, so he can’t risk making his ransom calls from that area. There’s a whole lot of surveillance you can do if you can follow everyone, everywhere, all the time. The example in the presentation is a kidnapper. Instead, he drives to an urban area to make those calls.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 31, 2019

Muthukrishnan Access control, surveillance , and testing are the three major components that comprise the physical security of a system. Surveillance includes monitoring and detecting intruders into the network. If risks are not properly assessed, providing security becomes tedious.

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SC Magazine

MARCH 10, 2021

A hacking collective compromised roughly 150,000 internet-connected surveillance cameras from Verkada, Inc., Hacktivist Tillie Kottmann is reportedly among those asserting responsibility for the incident, telling Bloomberg that their act helped expose the security holes of modern-day surveillance platforms.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 5, 2025

Only phone numbers and timestamps were at risk. It offers features like spam detection, automatic blocking of high-risk spam calls, and the ability to report unwanted numbers. Call metadata can enable real-time surveillance if misused. Repeated numbers may reveal private or burner lines.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 12, 2023

Australia’s Defense Department announced that they will remove surveillance cameras made by Chinese firms linked to the government of Beijing. Australia’s Defense Department is going to replace surveillance cameras made by Chinese firms Hikvision and Dahua, who are linked to the government of Beijing.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

The security breach poses a major national security risk. requests for communications data, according to people familiar with the matter, which amounts to a major national security risk.” broadband providers, including Verizon, AT&T, and Lumen Technologies, potentially accessing systems for lawful wiretapping and other data.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

The stolen documents contain evidence of a dragnet surveillance activity conducted by the intelligence service FSB. According to collecting, Convex company launched a project code-named ‘Green Atom’ that aims to spy on Russian citizens by using surveillance equipment. continues the group.

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Schneier on Security

JUNE 12, 2020

This is a weird story : Hernandez was able to evade capture for so long because he used Tails, a version of Linux designed for users at high risk of surveillance and which routes all inbound and outbound connections through the open-source Tor network to anonymize it.

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WIRED Threat Level

APRIL 28, 2025

Records reviewed by WIRED show law enforcement agencies are eager to take advantage of the data trails generated by a flood of new internet-connected vehicle features.

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Schneier on Security

JUNE 21, 2022

3(c)(7)(A)(iii) would allow a company to deny access to apps installed by users, where those app makers “have been identified [by the Federal Government] as national security, intelligence, or law enforcement risks.” 2(a)(2), the definition of business user excludes any person who “is a clear national security risk.”

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

The security breach poses a major national security risk. requests for communications data, according to people familiar with the matter, which amounts to a major national security risk.” broadband providers, including Verizon, AT&T, and Lumen Technologies, potentially accessing systems for lawful wiretapping and other data.

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Security Affairs

JULY 19, 2023

government added surveillance technology vendors Cytrox and Intellexa to an economic blocklist for trafficking in cyber exploits. Government warns of the key role that surveillance technology plays in surveillance activities that can lead to repression and other human rights abuses.

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Schneier on Security

MARCH 11, 2019

Could they not care, or do they think the surveillance is worth the risk? A discussion of this new type of voting is planned for an upcoming public forum in Moscow. Surely the Russians know that online voting is insecure.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

government surveillance. The Growing Risk: Why This Should Concern Global Enterprises As the regulatory environment tightens, global companies must realize that non-compliance with data protection laws can have dire consequences. For businesses operating internationally, staying ahead of regulatory changes is key to mitigating risk.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 16, 2023

Days after Meta achieved victory after suing the NSO Group for Computer Fraud and Abuse Act charges, Meta filed a lawsuit against surveillance company Voyager Labs for violations of its Terms and Policies and California law. Cybersecurity risks should never spread beyond a headline. We don't just report on threats—we remove them.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Category Awareness, CMMC Risk Level A JSVA could be the answer your company has been looking for to get ahead of CMMC. Katie, a CCA on our team, helps outline everything you need to know about getting CMMC Level 2 certified - giving your company the advantage before CMMC even starts! What is a JSVA?”

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Schneier on Security

MARCH 19, 2024

Now front pages are splashed with stories of social platforms’ role in misinformation , business conspiracy , malfeasance , and risks to mental health. These techniques border on the manipulative, but the biggest risk to users comes from advertising within AI chatbots. And IBM is confident its Watson AI will make your ads better.

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