Krebs on Security

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Louis Post-Dispatch reporter Josh Renaud alerted Missouri education department officials that their website was exposing the Social Security numbers of more than 100,000 primary and secondary teachers in the state. Renaud found teachers’ SSNs were accessible in the HTML source code of some Missouri education department webpages.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 24, 2021

ToxicEye is a new Remote Access Trojan (RAT) that exploits the Telegram service as part of it command and control infrastructure. Telegram also allows attackers to use their mobile devices to access infected systems. The post ToxicEye RAT exploits Telegram communications to steal data from victims appeared first on Security Affairs.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 9, 2020

The importance of computer identity in network communications: how to protect it and prevent threat actors from spying or stealing on online communications. The confidentiality of information in internet communications. When perform authentication in a network communication where a client (e.g.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 4, 2020

A group of Iranian hackers gained access to a un unprotected ICS at an Israeli Water Facility and posted a video as proof of the hack. Researchers from industrial cybersecurity firm OTORIO revealed that a group of Iranian hackers gained access to a un unprotected ICS at the Israeli Water Facility. ” concludes the post.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

authoring agencies have recently observed indications of Volt Typhoon actors maintaining access and footholds within some victim IT environments for at least five years,” reads the alert. The group also relies on customized versions of open-source tools for C2 communications and to stay under the radar. . “the U.S.

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Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Meanwhile, the hackers responsible are communicating directly with members through the InfraGard portal online — using a new account under the assumed identity of a financial industry CEO that was vetted by the FBI itself. Department of Defense. USDoD’s InfraGard sales thread on Breached.

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AIIM

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Your IG program should help your organization understand the value of the information you have and put processes and procedures in place to not only store this information securely but also provide access when and where required. Vendor-neutral research, or case studies, can be valuable tools when communicating with internal decision-makers.

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 23, 2021

Since then, as remote work has become more popular and accessible, that figure has likely only increased. If the government’s systems fall victim to a cyberattack, a hacker could use them to access your information. Slow Communication. Communication can be slow and challenging with employees spread across different time zones.

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CILIP

MAY 13, 2024

The Games Library initiative by Westminster City Council and the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (RBKC), has made a positive impact on literacy, language development and communication skills for young people.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 30, 2022

Yet, there’s still work to be done to make this path more accessible and known among the veteran and transitioning military community. Training and certification must become more accessible and hiring criteria must change to encourage veterans to apply for these roles. He is the author of The Shellcoder’s Handbook.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 19, 2024

authoring agencies have recently observed indications of Volt Typhoon actors maintaining access and footholds within some victim IT environments for at least five years,” reads the alert. The group also relies on customized versions of open-source tools for C2 communications and to stay under the radar. In fact, the U.S.

Energy and Utilities 98

Energy and Utilities Communications Military Manufacturing 98

Krebs on Security

APRIL 14, 2023

KrebsOnSecurity received a nice bump in traffic this week thanks to tweets from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) about “ juice jacking ,” a term first coined here in 2011 to describe a potential threat of data theft when one plugs their mobile device into a public charging kiosk.

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CILIP

MARCH 12, 2020

Supporting the Future of Scholarly Communication. Different institutions will refer to research support, scholarly support or scholarly communication depending on their own interpretations and the services they offer. Whilst having access to research outputs is great, what?s So, what is research/scholarly support/communication?

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Also in attendance were Access Living, The College of Lake County, CyberSkills2Work, and Task Force Movement. MxD commits to use the CyMOT curriculum and other courses to train, certify, and provide employment opportunities to underserved students at community colleges and historically Black colleges and universities across the United States.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 2, 2024

The attacks were observed as recently as February 2024, they targeted government, education, emergency services, healthcare, and other critical infrastructure sectors. Threat actors behind Phobos attacks were observed gaining initial access to vulnerable networks by leveraging phishing campaigns. ” reads the joint CSA.

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The Last Watchdog

JULY 11, 2023

Having access to a partner focused in cybersecurity brings fresh perspectives and allows for an unbiased evaluation of the systems in use. This includes scanning all materials, such as investor onboarding documents and communication. Foster collaborative partnerships. Implement strong data encryption.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 21, 2024

The Akira ransomware has been active since March 2023, the threat actors behind the malware claim to have already hacked multiple organizations in multiple industries, including education, finance, and real estate. Like other ransomware gangs, the group has developed a Linux encryptor to target VMware ESXi servers.

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Krebs on Security

MAY 14, 2021

“A few hours ago, we lost access to the public part of our infrastructure,” the message continues, explaining the outage affected its victim shaming blog where stolen data is published from victims who refuse to pay a ransom. .” Affiliates also will be required to get approval before infecting victims.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 4, 2023

An affiliate of the ALPHV/BlackCat ransomware gang, tracked as UNC4466, was observed exploiting three vulnerabilities in the Veritas Backup solution to gain initial access to the target network. Unlike other ALPHV affiliates, UNC4466 doesn’t rely on stolen credentials for initial access to victim environments. CVSS score: 8.1).

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Preservica

AUGUST 14, 2020

The COVID-19 global pandemic has simultaneously and exponentially increased the production of electronic government records and the demand for online access to public records and information. Unprecedented Collaboration and Communication. Access to Public Records. First published on Nextgov. Active Preservation.

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Krebs on Security

MARCH 2, 2021

today released software updates to plug four security holes that attackers have been using to plunder email communications at companies that use its Exchange Server products. Once they’ve gained access to a victim network, HAFNIUM typically exfiltrates data to file sharing sites like MEGA.” Microsoft Corp.

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OpenText Information Management

MARCH 26, 2024

AI is also being leveraged to anonymize patient studies used to feed Large Language Models (LLMs) for clinical insights, peer collaboration, education, and teaching rounds. Advanced AI algorithms greatly increase accuracy, leading to perhaps earlier and more precise interventions.

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Digital transformation Communications Education Analytics 57

Security Affairs

MAY 25, 2023

The group managed to maintain access without being detected for as long as possible. According to Microsoft, the campaign aims at building capabilities that could disrupt critical communications infrastructure between the United States and Asia region in the case of future crises. and Guam without being detected.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 13, 2023

The group managed to maintain access without being detected for as long as possible. According to Microsoft, the campaign aimed at building capabilities that could disrupt critical communications infrastructure between the United States and Asia region in the case of future crises. and Guam without being detected.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 15, 2023

The leaked files could have served malicious actors in various ways, including hijacking official communication channels and infiltrating the company’s systems. The leaked files could have served malicious actors in various ways, including hijacking official communication channels and infiltrating the company’s systems.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JULY 12, 2023

It highlights the essential role of teachers, trainers, and other educators in providing skills for youth to transition to the labor market and actively engage in their communities and societies. In addition, women only comprised 20% of cybersecurity graduates and 19% of information and communications technology specialists.

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IBM Big Data Hub

JANUARY 12, 2024

The advantages of AI are numerous and impactful, from predictive analytics that refine strategies, to natural language processing that fuels customer interactions and assists users in their daily tasks, to assistive tools that enhance accessibility, communication and independence for people with disabilities.

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AIIM

JANUARY 14, 2021

When employees fail to get access to the knowledge necessary for completing their tasks, the organization suffers. It's great for nurturing the organization's knowledge bank so everyone can access it even as people come and go. If some people are good at public speaking or communication, others might shy away from it.

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Communications Access Libraries Education 158

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 26, 2023

It appears that some as-yet-unidentified party or parties gained unauthorized access to at least one of our servers. Threat actors gained access to the network of the company and stole some data from its systems. “We had previously announced on August 10, 2023, about the unauthorized access to our servers (*).

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IT Governance

MAY 7, 2024

It emerged this week, according to the New York City Department of Education, that data from a further 381,000 students was also compromised in this incident. Data breached: 1,201,000 people’s data. Organisation(s) Sector Location Data breached? Known data breached MovieBoxPro Source 1 ; source 2 (New) Leisure China? Young, Inc.

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

It’s important that as consumers are shopping for these smart home devices that they learn to recognize the Matter trademark so that they can make educated decisions.” You need secure interoperability between the smart devices used in these buildings such as security cameras, access controls, HVAC and emergency systems.

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Security Affairs

MAY 26, 2021

The Federal Public Service Interior’s communications director, Olivier Maerens, confirmed that the attackers were not able to breach the server of the ministry, this means that threat actors did not steal any data. “Urgent action was taken to prevent the attacker’s access” Maerens said. .

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CILIP

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

Access to information: mind the gaps. case for reforming access to information law? The report was called Outsourcing Oversight because it focused on concerns about the lack of access to information about private companies working for public organisations. s presenting challenges for access to information. outsourcing ?

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

I am writing to you from an old desktop computer in the tent of the chaplain who works on behalf of a refugee agency, because here there is no internet point or effective means of communication. […]. Education improves awareness” is his slogan.

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Computer and Electronics Paper Education Communications 106

Data Protection Report

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

One of the key takeaways was the importance of knowing where your data resides to comply with data protection and localization laws, facilitating responses to data subject access requests, aiding in legal cases, and assessing potential data breaches.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 24, 2022

As such, you should limit the amount of information that employees have access to. In addition, educating employees about cybersecurity issues can help to reinforce the security-minded culture of the organization and change employee behaviour. Cybercriminals are constantly searching for ways to gain access to an organization.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 3, 2023

According to government experts, the Royal ransomware attacks targeted numerous critical infrastructure sectors including, manufacturing, communications, healthcare and public healthcare (HPH), and education. The operators have recently been observed using the Chisel tunneling tool for C2 communication.

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