The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 18, 2021

Meanwhile, native security is increasingly being built into popular operating systems, and there’s a trend toward beefing up application security, as well. They seem to be attempting to address the consumer security market more holistically, while also expanding their customer base and geographical regions.

Security 223

Security Marketing Privacy Personal data 223

The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 31, 2023

31, 2023 — Ivanti , the tech company that elevates and secures Everywhere Work, today announced the results of its Executive Security Spotlight report as part of Ivanti’s Cybersecurity Status Report Series. Salt Lake City, Utah, Oct. 77% use easy-to-remember password hacks, including birthdates or pet names.

Security 100

Security Cybersecurity Passwords Risk 100

Krebs on Security

JULY 10, 2022

Twice in the past month KrebsOnSecurity has heard from readers who’ve had their accounts at big-three credit bureau Experian hacked and updated with a new email address that wasn’t theirs. ” To be clear, Experian does have a business unit that sells one-time password services to businesses. .

Passwords 305

Passwords Authentication Security Privacy 305

AIIM

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

In addition, a well-designed IG program can provide cost savings from better IT and information storage utilization, business agility, analytics, collaboration, and profitability benefits. How to Avoid Information Governance Pitfalls. What is Information Governance, and Why is it Important? Lack of Stakeholder Support.

Information governance 178

Information governance Government Communications Education 178

Krebs on Security

MAY 30, 2023

Nicholas Scavuzzo is an associate at Ocean Protocol , which describes itself as an “open-source protocol that aims to allow businesses and individuals to exchange and monetize data and data-based services.” Scavuzzo said the administrator’s account was hijacked even though she had multi-factor authentication turned on.

Blockchain 271

Blockchain Phishing Authentication Access 271

Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Image: Abnormal Security. The brazen approach targeting disgruntled employees was first spotted by threat intelligence firm Abnormal Security , which described what happened after they adopted a fake persona and responded to the proposal in the screenshot above. Please don’t harm Sociogram’s reputation,” Medayedupin pleaded. “I

Ransomware 248

Ransomware Phishing Education Government 248

Krebs on Security

OCTOBER 20, 2022

In late September 2022, KrebsOnSecurity warned about the proliferation of fake LinkedIn profiles for Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) roles at some of the world’s largest corporations. On October 10, 2022, there were 576,562 LinkedIn accounts that listed their current employer as Apple Inc. Image: twitter.com/jaypinho.

IT 261

IT Information Security Cybersecurity Security 261

Krebs on Security

MAY 29, 2019

As this was the first time I’d ever heard of an organization actually doing this, I asked some phishing experts what they thought (spoiler alert: they’re not fans of this particular teaching approach). based firm that helps companies educate and test employees on how not to fall for phishing scams.

Phishing 230

Phishing Education Security IT 230

The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

Since then, IoT devices have become widely and deeply integrated into our homes, businesses, utilities and transportations systems. And yet our pervasive deployment of IoT systems has also vastly expanded the cyber attack surface of business networks, especially in just the past few years. This has brought us many benefits.

IoT 277

IoT Passwords Artificial Intelligence Risk 277

Schneier on Security

JANUARY 31, 2024

In October, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) proposed a set of rules that if implemented would transform how financial institutions handle personal data about their customers. Beyond these economic effects, the rules have important data security benefits. You have no choice in the matter.

Financial Services 94

Financial Services Privacy Personal data Marketing 94

Krebs on Security

JUNE 4, 2019

Just a few days ago, the news was all about how Quest had suffered a major breach. Securities and Exchange Commission , LabCorp. AMCA has advised LabCorp that Social Security Numbers and insurance identification information are not stored or maintained for LabCorp consumers.” Medical testing giant LabCorp.

Insurance 242

Insurance Data Privacy Access Security 242

Krebs on Security

MAY 17, 2022

government employees and contractors have been issued a secure smart ID card that enables physical access to buildings and controlled spaces, and provides access to government computer networks and systems at the cardholder’s appropriate security level. Millions of U.S. What could go wrong? Here’s one example.

Government 330

Government Military Access Security 330

Security Affairs

JANUARY 17, 2023

How healthcare delivery organizations (HDOs) can manage the IT asset risks during a healthcare M&A process. Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A), you’ve probably heard the term before. An M&A is often associated with the “business world”; with industries such as finance, retail, technology, and more. The Asset Problem.

Risk 92

Risk Compliance Cybersecurity Retail 92

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

By slipping malicious code into software used by thousands of businesses as an essential part of the supply chain, the cybercriminal fraternity managed to simultaneously infect a great many users at one time, a feat of remarkable efficiency. How can a partner truly say they are risk-free in this day and age?

Cybersecurity 109

Cybersecurity Insurance Compliance Risk 109

Krebs on Security

JANUARY 9, 2023

Identity thieves have been exploiting a glaring security weakness in the website of Experian , one of the big three consumer credit reporting bureaus. All that was needed was the person’s name, address, birthday and Social Security number. Annualcreditreport.com begins by asking for your name, address, SSN and birthday.

Security 326

Security Authentication Mining Cybersecurity 326

Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 7, 2019

based Complete Technology Solutions (CTS), was hacked, allowing a potent strain of ransomware known as “Sodinokibi” or “rEvil” to be installed on computers at more than 100 dentistry businesses that rely on the company for a range of services — including network security, data backup and voice-over-IP phone service.

Ransomware 225

Ransomware IT Insurance Encryption 225

Krebs on Security

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

Here’s the story of how companies searching for investors to believe in their ideas can run into trouble. Most of us automatically put our guard up when someone we don’t know promises something too good to be true. But when the too-good-to-be-true thing starts as our idea, sometimes that instinct fails to kick in.

Communications 302

Communications Encryption Security Risk 302

Krebs on Security

MARCH 31, 2020

Escrow.com helps people safely broker all sorts of transactions online (ironically enough, brokering domain sales is a big part of its business). Then I heard back from Matt Barrie, who said it wasn’t anyone at escrow.com that got phished. For about two hours starting around 5 p.m. Image: Escrow.com.

Phishing 279

Phishing Encryption Passwords Sales 279

Lenny Zeltser

MAY 15, 2023

Today’s CISOs are more than technologists—we strive to make ourselves well-rounded business leaders. This involves aligning our efforts with business objectives and collaborating with colleagues who are not experts in IT or security. Below is a roadmap for achieving this. For example, asking, “What do you think?”

Cybersecurity 57

Cybersecurity Sales Security Communications 57

Krebs on Security

JUNE 28, 2022

Security experts had long seen a link between Glupteba and AWM Proxy, but new research shows AWM Proxy’s founder is one of the men being sued by Google. That same day, AWM Proxy — a 14-year-old anonymity service that rents hacked PCs to cybercriminals — suddenly went offline.

Passwords 229

Passwords Analytics Manufacturing Sales 229

Krebs on Security

AUGUST 27, 2020

Ngo became obsessed with restarting his business and maintaining his previous income. based collaborator told Ngo he had personally shut down Ngo’s access to Experian because he had been there first and Ngo was interfering with his business. Here’s a look at what happened after he got busted. Hieu Minh Ngo, 29, in a recent photo.

Retail 313

Retail Government Access Insurance 313

Krebs on Security

JANUARY 25, 2022

How about a 900 percent interest loan? Or how about not learning of the fraudulent loan until it gets handed off to collection agents? What’s worse than finding out that identity thieves took out a 546 percent interest payday loan in your name? So we’ll just call him “Jim.” Then on Nov.

Financial Services 209

Financial Services IT Data breaches Authentication 209

Security Affairs

AUGUST 3, 2022

Many experts often overlook hardware based security and its vital importance in establishing a secure workspace. However, people often overlook hardware-based security and its vital importance in establishing a secure workspace. Myth #1: We never hear about hardware-based attacks, they don’t exist!

Security 105

Security Risk Access Phishing 105

Troy Hunt

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

Until this month, I'd never heard of People Data Labs (PDL). I'd certainly heard of the sector they operate in - "Data Enrichment" - but I'd never heard of the company itself. i speak at conferences around the world and run workshops on how to build more secure software within organisations.

Data breaches 144

Data breaches e-Delivery Cloud Information Security 144

Collibra

OCTOBER 4, 2023

To help federal agencies maximize innovation efforts, Collibra and Accenture Federal Services recently hosted ‘Enabling a Federal Data Mesh ,’ a webinar to demonstrate the data mesh experience and illustrate how it can accelerate data discovery and speed time-to-value for federal agencies. The federal government is no exception.

Government 87

Government Data science Analytics Access 87

The Last Watchdog

MARCH 1, 2019

There’s a frantic scramble going on among those responsible for network security at organizations across all sectors. Enterprises have dumped small fortunes into stocking their SOCs (security operations centers) with the best firewalls, anti-malware suites, intrusion detection, data loss prevention and sandbox detonators money can buy.

Digital transformation 141

Digital transformation Marketing Analytics Risk 141

IT Governance

MAY 24, 2021

Two in five businesses reported a cyber attack or data breach in the past 12 months, according to the UK government’s Cyber Security Breaches Survey 2021. These are alarming figures, but how exactly are organisations being affected? Among those, 35% reported negative effects including the loss of money, data or other assets.

Phishing 122

Phishing Data breaches Passwords Access 122

The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

That experiment conducted by a reporter for The Atlantic crystalizes the seemingly intractable security challenge businesses face today. The business equivalent of the toaster probe might well be two categories of automated attacks: Distributed Denial of Service ( DDoS ) attacks and SQL injection ( SQLi ) hacks.

Cloud 123

Cloud Security Digital transformation Financial Services 123

Armstrong Archives

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Safeguarding your company’s documents – such as historical records and confidential business files – from our extreme weather conditions is essential for the smooth functioning of your organization. That’s why we offer climate-controlled storage services for your business. Your documents deserve nothing less than the best.

Archiving 52

Archiving Paper Records Management Access 52

Data Protector

AUGUST 17, 2020

One of the Government's core objectives throughout the Brexit negotiations has been to respect data protection rights, slash Brussels' red tape and allow the United Kingdom to be a competitive safe haven for businesses all over the world. This is a process that would never end. The GDPR has had a profound impact on many organisations.

Privacy 156

Privacy GDPR Personal data Computer and Electronics 156

IT Governance

DECEMBER 21, 2021

If your business handles debit or credit card data, you’ve probably heard of the PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard). It’s an information security framework designed to reduce payment card fraud by requiring organisations to implement technical and organisational defence measures.

Compliance 130

Compliance Government Information Security Data breaches 130

AIIM

APRIL 16, 2020

Are you ready to learn the best security practices for remote working that can be used both by organizations and employees for maintaining ethics and productivity? What are the Best Security Practices for Remote Teams? It acts by providing an additional layer of security that offers the following elements: Masking the user’s location.

Security 134

Security Passwords Cloud Risk 134

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

AUGUST 24, 2021

This role is unique because it was already evolving to accommodate organizations’ business environments, a process which required the CIO to begin working with the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and other C-suite acronyms more closely. So, how have things changed for CIOs since the pandemic? Tue, 08/24/2021 - 07:28.

IoT 77

IoT Manufacturing Digital transformation Compliance 77

Krebs on Security

OCTOBER 12, 2018

alongside Tony Sager , senior vice president and chief evangelist at the Center for Internet Security and a former bug hunter at the U.S. National Security Agency. Tony Sager, senior vice president and chief evangelist at the Center for Internet Security. TS: Like a lot of things in security, the economics always win.

Security 201

Security Computer and Electronics IoT Cloud 201

Krebs on Security

MARCH 23, 2020

In December 2018, KrebsOnSecurity looked at how dozens of U.S. Image: Better Business Bureau. Image: Better Business Bureau. political campaigns, cities and towns had paid a shady company called Web Listings Inc. What follows are some clues that point to a very convincing answer to that question.

Sales 250

Sales Marketing Financial Services IT 250

The Last Watchdog

JULY 13, 2018

If you haven’t heard, we are undergoing “digital transformation.” On Sunday, July 8 th , Timehop shared details about how a hacker got into their network, conducted several reconnaissance forays, and then moved swiftly on July 4th to pilfer personal information for 21 million Timehop users, including their social media “access tokens.”.

Digital transformation 133

Digital transformation Mining Communications Cloud 133

The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

Related: The role of PKI is securing digital transformation That was in 2002. I recently had a chance to have a rich discussion about the state of cybersecurity with Stiennon, the occasion being him sending me a copy of his new book: Security Yearbook 2020: A History and Directory of the IT Security Industry.

Cybersecurity 126

Cybersecurity Artificial Intelligence Security Digital transformation 126