Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 8, 2022

First spotted in mid-August 2022 , Venus is known for hacking into victims’ publicly-exposed Remote Desktop services to encrypt Windows devices. Using hard-to-crack unique passwords to protect sensitive data and accounts, as well as enabling multi-factor authentication. Encrypting sensitive data wherever possible.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 29, 2024

Data loss prevention (DLP) refers to a set of security solutions that identify and monitor information content across storage, operations, and networks. DLP solutions help detect and prevent potential data exposure or leaks. DLP integrates procedures, technology, and people to effectively detect and prevent sensitive data leaks.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Public cloud security refers to protections put in place to secure data and resources in cloud environments shared by multiple users or organizations. Major cloud service providers have generally had good security , so cloud users can be pretty confident in the security of their data and applications if they get their part right.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 31, 2022

In the early afternoon of Friday 12 May 2017, the media broke the news of a global computer security attack carried out through a malicious code capable of encrypting data residing in information systems and demanding a ransom in cryptocurrency to restore them, the Wannacry ransomware. The infection chain.

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IT Governance

OCTOBER 23, 2023

In addition, Leon has won hackathon events in the UK and internationally, and is accredited for multiple bug bounties. Specifically, companies are increasingly asking me about how to secure their data and infrastructure while continuing to be able to work remotely. He’s also been featured in various articles relating to cyber security.

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IT Governance

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

For example, if a criminal hacker stole payment card data, they could make bogus payments on victims’ cards for goods or services. The malicious software encrypts victims’ systems and forces them to pay money in return for the safe return of the data. Then came the rise in ransomware.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 22, 2023

Remote access security acts as something of a virtual barrier, preventing unauthorized access to data and assets beyond the traditional network perimeter. As the internet has enabled us to access work, data, and equipment from any location, remote access security has become increasingly crucial.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 16, 2022

Cyber criminals may damage, destroy, steal, encrypt, expose, or leak data as well as cause harm to a system. Encrypted threats spiked 167%, ransomware increased 105%, and 5.4 In May, cybersecurity researchers revealed that ransomware attacks are increasing their aggressive approach by destroying data instead of encrypting it.

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IT Governance

JANUARY 24, 2024

Expert insight from Leon Teale into the implications of this historic data breach The security researcher Bob Diachenko and investigators from Cybernews have discovered an open instance with more than 26 billion data records, mostly compiled from previous breaches – although it likely also includes new data.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

FEBRUARY 8, 2018

The 2018 Thales Data Threat Report (DTR) has great information on Big Data use and security. We surveyed more than 1,200 senior security executives from around the world, and virtually all (99%) report they plan to use Big Data this year. Top Big Data Security Concerns. Big Data is unstructured. respondents.

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

To guard against data loss, it’s crucial to regularly create backups of your Bitcoin wallet. Wallet backups provide a safety net in the event that your device breaks down, is misplaced, or is stolen. Backups should be kept safely in several places, such as encrypted cloud storage or external hard drives.

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Data Protection Report

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Federal Trade Commission announced a complaint and proposed consent order with InMarket Media, LLC, a digital marketing platform and data aggregator. Less than two weeks later, on February 1, the FTC announced a complaint and proposed consent order with software licensor and data provider Blackbaud, Inc. Complaint at ¶¶ 18-19).

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Security Affairs

MAY 14, 2023

ransom Dragon Breath APT uses double-dip DLL sideloading strategy International Press Cybercrime San Bernardino County pays $1.1-million ransom Dragon Breath APT uses double-dip DLL sideloading strategy International Press Cybercrime San Bernardino County pays $1.1-million

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JUNE 12, 2019

And as our 2019 Thales Data Threat Report – Europe Edition recently revealed, many of these businesses become extremely vulnerable during digital transformation, with those in Europe being no different. So, as the nature of data threats evolve and pressure on the boardroom grows to tighten up cyber resilience, what has changed?

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Also read: Security Compliance & Data Privacy Regulations. Vinson & Elkins also provide examples of material events such as: Violated security or procedures that create a liability Incidents significantly affecting company reputation or financial position Incidents affecting company operations significantly. In fact, the U.S.

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IT Governance

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Welcome to our October 2022 review of phishing attacks, in which we explore the latest email scams and the tactics that cyber criminals use to trick people into handing over personal data. Revolut was recently targeted by a cyber criminal, who gained unauthorised access to clients’ personal data.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

What would the consequences be if such an event happens were to happen on Black Friday, Cyber Monday, or during the holiday shopping season? Retailers started the century as the prime targets for cyber attackers looking for credit card data. Today, unfortunately, retailers are again coming back to the spotlight.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

CWPP implements the following approaches to prevent, detect, and respond to security events: Visibility and Continuous Monitoring CWPP provides full system supervision, monitoring PCs, virtual machines, containers , and serverless configurations. Anomaly detection systems recognize anomalous behavior by analyzing past data and trends.

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Krebs on Security

AUGUST 9, 2019

.” By way of explaining iNSYNQ’s initial reluctance to share information about the particulars of the attack early on, Luchansky told customers the company had to assume the intruders were watching and listening to everything iNSYNQ was doing to recover operations and data in the wake of the ransomware outbreak.

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Archive Document Data Storage

JANUARY 2, 2018

2018 is here, and it’s time to revisit your data security strategy. Consider using a password manager to help you remember and encrypt your passwords. Make sure that your WiFi network is protected with a strong password and WPA-2 encryption. Back Up Your Data. Make Data Security a Team Effort.

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Data Protection Report

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Employers could suffer significant harm in the event of a breach, especially where sensitive business information is stored on employees’ personal devices. Training materials and programs should be developed and delivered regularly, to educate employees on topics such as encryption, malware, data retention, and authentication.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

APRIL 13, 2021

The purpose of this event is to raise awareness and “educate business leaders, IT decision-makers, and the general public about the importance of managing and securing digital identities.”. Data is the asset and it must be protected, but effective security in the modern perimeter-less enterprise requires a layered approach.

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OneHub

JULY 18, 2019

Instead, many turn to a cloud service provider to store and protect their data. Event Logging and Two-Factor Authentication. Event logs track notifications, errors, and events happening in the background of your computer. Event logs track notifications, errors, and events happening in the background of your computer.

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IT Governance

DECEMBER 9, 2021

With hybrid working now the norm, many organisations are relying on Cloud services to access data from home or the office. Indeed, Cloud computing can increase the risk of data breaches and regulatory non-compliance, as well as introducing other vulnerabilities. Data in transit protection. Asset protection and resilience.

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Schneier on Security

JUNE 6, 2023

I paged through weekly reports, presentation slides from status meetings, and general briefings to educate visitors. Chatting with Snowden on an encrypted IM connection, I joked that the NSA cafeteria menu probably has code names for menu items. Transferring files electronically is what encryption is for. Probably not.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 19, 2023

The agent does not make any changes to the endpoint , so it will be suitable for BYOD, but it provides valuable information into the status of the device such as location data, dangerous applications, jail-broken devices, and OS versions. Discounts are also available for education and non-profit customers.

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Hunton Privacy

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Mondelez submitted a claim under its Zurich property insurance policy that provided coverage for “physical loss or damage to electronic data, programs or software, including physical loss or damage caused by the malicious introduction of a machine code.” complaint filed Oct. 10, 2018), remains pending in an Illinois state court.

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Data Protection Report

AUGUST 24, 2021

This is China’s first omnibus data protection law, and will take effect from 1 November 2021 allowing companies just over two months to prepare themselves. The PIPL is a game changer for any company with data or business in China. other circumstances as stipulated by laws and administrative regulations. 1) Legal basis. 2) Consent.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 18, 2023

IaaS involves virtualized computing resources over the internet, with users responsible for securing the operating system, applications, data, and networks. Security concerns include data protection, network security, identity and access management, and physical security.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JUNE 6, 2018

Gartner defines digital risk management as “the integrated management of risks associated with digital business components, such as cloud, mobile, social, big data, third-party technology providers, OT and the IoT.” Some smaller companies have even gone out of business as the result of a data breach. The Threat Level Is Rising.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 13, 2022

In an age of strong data privacy laws like GDPR and CCPA , data loss prevention (DLP) technology is becoming a critically important IT security tool. Every organization has data, and some of that data is more sensitive than others. Other critical sources of data include intellectual property (IP) and trade secrets.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 24, 2024

Cloud security fundamentals are the core requirements that ensure data protection, regulatory compliance, and access management in a cloud environment. Generally, when you adhere to the cloud security best practices , such as strong authentication, data encryption, and continuous monitoring, the cloud can be extremely safe.

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IT Governance

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Cyber criminals continued to wreak havoc, with the likes of Twitter , Uber and Neopets all reporting mammoth data breaches. In total, we have so far reported more than 1,000 data breaches in 2022, with almost half a billion breached records. Meanwhile, GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) enforcement continues apace.

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Hunton Privacy

SEPTEMBER 25, 2015

On September 22, 2015, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) announced a settlement order (the “Order”) with an investment adviser for failing to establish cybersecurity policies and procedures, and published an investor alert (the “Alert”) entitled Identity Theft, Data Breaches, and Your Investment Accounts. The Order with R.T.

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ForAllSecure

DECEMBER 2, 2021

It really didn’t concern commercial organizations until the late 1990s, until the widespread use of the World Wide Web made it possible for organizations to suffer data breaches or denial of service attacks. Yes, so our job is to figure it out and apply appropriate steps of actions in the environment, and also we do deliver education.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

The responsibility for protecting these cloud resources is shared, with the cloud provider responsible for infrastructure security and customers responsible for access, application security, and data management. Prevention: API security practices and tools, perform regular vulnerability testing , and enforce strict access controls.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Hybrid cloud security is a framework for protecting data and applications in a computing environment that includes both private and public clouds. This approach to cloud computing enables enterprises to benefit from the scalability and flexibility provided by public clouds while maintaining sensitive data within their own infrastructure.

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