IT Governance

JANUARY 13, 2021

The start of 2021 is looking an awful lot like the end of 2020 – not least when it comes to cyber crime. Meanwhile, KnowBe4 spotted a scam exploiting a news report that claimed that the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine might not reach the US in large volumes until the spring of 2021. Don’t be fooled by vaccine scams.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 27, 2021

Trend Micro’s Zero Day Initiative announced the Pwn2Own Vancouver 2021 hacking competition that will also cover Zoom, MS Teams Exploits. Trend Micro’s Zero Day Initiative (ZDI) on this week announced the forthcoming Pwn2Own Vancouver 2021 hacking competition that will take place on April 6-8. SecurityAffairs – hacking, Pwn2Own 2021).

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Hunton Privacy

MARCH 10, 2021

On March 2, 2021, the Centre for Information Policy Leadership (“CIPL”) at Hunton Andrews Kurth submitted its response to the European Data Protection Board (“EDPB”) consultation on draft guidelines on examples regarding data breach notification (the “Guidelines”).

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

CloudPassage’s 2021 AWS Cloud Security Report found that misconfiguration of cloud platforms (71 percent), exfiltration of sensitive data (59 percent), and insecure APIs (54 percent) are the top cloud security threats facing cybersecurity professionals. Read more: Best IAM Tools & Solutions for 2021. Train your staff.

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IT Governance

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

For example, the smaller screen means it may be harder to spot spelling and grammatical errors, and the layout makes it harder to review the sender’s email address and check links. Additionally, Next Level Apparel conducted an internal investigation, discovering that the fraudster had access to the data from 17 February 2021 to 28 April 2021.

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OpenText Information Management

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

The healthcare.gov example led to a realization that IT systems didn’t just support a policy promise or mission, they were an integral part of delivering it too. However, this failure … The post Why innovation must be the new reality for government IT from January 2021 appeared first on OpenText Blogs.

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Data Matters

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) held its Summer 2021 National Meeting (Summer Meeting) August 14-17, 2021. The changes are effective December 31, 2021. As a result of the continuing COVID-19 pandemic, the NAIC met in a hybrid format with attendees participating both in person and virtually.

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IT Governance

JULY 7, 2021

Welcome to July’s review of phishing scams, in which we look at criminals’ latest tactics and provide examples of successful frauds. The number of officially reported HMRC-branded phishing scams increased from 572,029 in the 2019–2020 fiscal year to 1,069,522 in 2020–2021, according to data obtained under the Freedom of Information Act.

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IT Governance

AUGUST 10, 2021

Welcome to August’s review of phishing scams, in which we look at criminals’ latest tactics and provide examples of successful frauds. The example above, for instance, contains a graphic with a file name and a link to open it – just as would happen if someone genuinely shared something with you. Get started.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Also Read: Best Encryption Tools & Software for 2021. Screenshot example. Expanding on what a ransomware attack looks like, here is an example of how Locky would appear on your desktop. We also look into the most dangerous strains today and predictions for 2021. Also Read: Top Threat Intelligence Platforms for 2021.

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IT Governance

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

The only way to protect yourself is to make a habit of looking for signs of bogus websites – like URLs that look slightly off (annazon.co.uk, with two ‘n’s for example) and those that don’t have a lock symbol on the left side of the address bar. The post Top 3 Black Friday scams to avoid in 2021 appeared first on IT Governance UK Blog.

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IT Governance

MARCH 25, 2021

For example, the UK government requires any potential partner to have Cyber Essentials certification, and many other organisations expect the same. The post How Much Does Cyber Essentials Cost in 2021? But certification isn’t just about preventing disaster; it also comes with business opportunities. Find out more.

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IT Governance

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

For example, this message alternates between capitalising “Coronavirus” (the NHS website always spells it in lowercase). This 45-minute course uses examples like the ones above to explain how phishing works, what to look out for and the steps you should take to avoid falling victim.

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IT Governance

JUNE 8, 2021

Welcome to June’s review of phishing scams, in which we look at the criminals’ latest tactics and provide examples of successful frauds. Our Simulated Phishing Attack service sends your employees a typical example of a phishing email without the malicious payload. Fraudsters bamboozle victims with ‘unsubscribe’ options. Get started.

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IT Governance

JULY 13, 2021

Welcome to our second quarterly review of security incidents for 2021, in which we take a closer look at the information gathered in our monthly list of cyber attacks and data breaches. IT Governance discovered 377 security incidents between April and June 2021, which accounted for 1,224,539,395 breached records. This represents a 7.4%

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IT Governance

JANUARY 27, 2021

We saw last year a record number of data breaches and a surge in penalties for regulatory violations , but 2021 is set to be even more perilous as the public demand for data privacy grows, COVID-19 scams continue and data protection laws get more complex following Brexit. Here are our five key data privacy trends for this year.

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IT Governance

OCTOBER 7, 2021

This 45-minute course uses examples like the ones above to explain how phishing works, what to look out for and the steps you should take to avoid falling victim. The post Catches of the month: Phishing scams for October 2021 appeared first on IT Governance UK Blog.

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IT Governance

DECEMBER 7, 2021

This 45-minute course uses examples like the ones above to explain how phishing works, what to look out for and the steps you should take to avoid falling victim. The post Catches of the month: Phishing scams for December 2021 appeared first on IT Governance UK Blog.

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Rocket Software

DECEMBER 7, 2021

These projects are only a few examples of the care and attention that Rocket.Build participants put into benefiting their coworkers and customers in creating their solutions. That’s a Wrap on Rocket.Build 2021 . The post Rocket.Build 2021 Highlights Creativity and Community appeared first on The Rocket Software Blog.

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CILIP

DECEMBER 17, 2020

Holocaust Memorial Day (HMD) 2021 takes place on 27 January and like every year there will be opportunities for libraries to get involved. Last year, for example, Uxbridge Library in West London worked with disabled adults to create an exhibition of artwork reflecting on the message of HMD which was then displayed in the library.

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IT Governance

MARCH 3, 2021

Here’s an example of a scam text that a Royal Mail customer recently reported: Source: BBC. This 45-minute course uses examples like the ones above to explain how phishing works, what to look out for and the steps you should take to avoid falling victim. Texts also make it easier for scammers to hide their identity.

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Krebs on Security

JANUARY 8, 2022

In January 2021, Avira was acquired by Tempe, Ariz.-based For example, it doesn’t specify how much NortonLifeLock gets out of the deal (NortonLifeLock keeps 15 percent of any cryptocurrency mined by Norton Crypto). Founded in 2006, Avira Operations GmbH & Co. Avira Free Antivirus). based NortonLifeLock Inc.,

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IT Governance

APRIL 6, 2021

This 45-minute course uses examples like the ones above to explain how phishing works, what to look out for and the steps you should take to avoid falling victim. The post Catches of the month: Phishing scams for April 2021 appeared first on IT Governance UK Blog.

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IT Governance

MAY 12, 2021

Our Simulated Phishing Attack service sends your employees a typical example of a phishing email without the malicious payload. This 45-minute course uses examples like the ones above to explain how phishing works, what to look out for and the steps you should take to avoid falling victim. Do they click a link right away?

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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 9, 2024

Common examples of AR applications include the Pokemon Go mobile game and Snapchat filters. For example, security professionals can build cyberattack scenarios, designing the system to provide realistic feedback so participants better understand what to do if they encounter real-life threats.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 27, 2021

We here at eSecurity Planet have our own views and methodology on this much-debated issue, and present to you our reviews of the Best Antivirus Software of 2021. One round of MITRE testing, for example, basically measured how well an endpoint security product can stop an attack by Russian state-sponsored hackers. Bitdefender.

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ForAllSecure

OCTOBER 14, 2021

I am proud to announce that ForAllSecure is a 2021 SINET16 Innovation Award winner. For example, both Go Ethereum and Rust Ethereum clients had serious vulnerabilities found with fuzzing. Through the SINET16 Innovation Award, the Security Innovation Network (SINET) recognizes leading innovators in the cybersecurity industry.

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ForAllSecure

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

In August 2021, Dr James Ransome -- Veteran CISO, CSO, CPSO and Author -- hosted a fireside chat at FuzzCon 2021. For example, some fuzzers only work on Linux. In the Fuzzing Real Talks session, Ransome was joined by industry experts Anmol Misra of Autodesk, Larry Maccherone of Contract Security, Damilare D.

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DLA Piper Privacy Matters

MARCH 7, 2023

Authors: Andreas Rüdiger , Philipp Adelberg On 14 February 2023, the European Data Protection Board (“ EDPB ”) published the updated and final version of its Guidelines 05/2021 on the Interplay between the application of Article 3 and the provisions on international transfers as per Chapter V of the GDPR ( EDPB Guidelines 05/2021 ).

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ForAllSecure

JANUARY 6, 2021

For example: A legacy organization may have appsec tools under the CISO budget, and then throw the tool over the fence to engineering for actual day-to-day use. We expect this to change in 2021, with analysts predicting the API testing market to grow to $5.1 billion by 2023.

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ForAllSecure

JANUARY 6, 2021

For example: A legacy organization may have appsec tools under the CISO budget, and then throw the tool over the fence to engineering for actual day-to-day use. We expect this to change in 2021, with analysts predicting the API testing market to grow to $5.1 billion by 2023.

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ForAllSecure

MAY 25, 2021

Black Hat Briefings USA ( Jul 31, 2021 through Thu, Aug 5, 2021). BsidesLV (July 31 and August 1, 2021). BSidesLV will be entirely virtual in 2021. For example, FuzzCON 2021 will be hybrid, in person and virtual, the Thursday night between Black Hat and DEF CON. Well, don’t sweat it. Human Needs.

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ForAllSecure

MAY 25, 2021

Black Hat Briefings USA ( Jul 31, 2021 through Thu, Aug 5, 2021). BsidesLV (July 31 and August 1, 2021). BSidesLV will be entirely virtual in 2021. For example, FuzzCON 2021 will be hybrid, in person and virtual, the Thursday night between Black Hat and DEF CON. Well, don’t sweat it. Human Needs.

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Schneier on Security

JANUARY 24, 2022

Crowdstrike is reporting that malware targeting Linux has increased considerably in 2021: Malware targeting Linux systems increased by 35% in 2021 compared to 2020. XorDDoS, Mirai and Mozi malware families accounted for over 22% of Linux-targeted threats observed by CrowdStrike in 2021. Lots of details in the report.

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 21, 2022

Verizon’s Data Breach Incident Report shows a 13 percent spike in 2021, a jump greater than the past years combined; Sophos’ State of Ransomware survey shows victims routinely paying $1 million ransoms. In response, Cato Networks today introduced network-based ransomware protection for the Cato SASE Cloud.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 18, 2021

While the experts were warning that threat actors are actively attempting to exploit a second vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2021-45046 , disclosed in the Log4j library a third security vulnerability made the headlines. “Hot on the heels of CVE-2021-44228 a second Log4J CVE has been filed CVE-2021-45046. excluding 2.12.3)

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Google Project Zero disclosed three Samsung phone vulnerabilities, tracked as CVE-2021-25337, CVE-2021-25369 and CVE-2021-25370, that have been exploited by a surveillance company. Google reported the vulnerabilities to Samsung immediately after their discovery in late 2020s, and the vendor addressed them in March 2021.

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