Security Affairs

JULY 1, 2023

Avast released a free decryptor for the Akira ransomware that can allow victims to recover their data without paying the ransom. Cybersecurity firm Avast released a free decryptor for the Akira ransomware that can allow victims to recover their data without paying the ransom. Files are encrypted by Chacha 2008 ( D.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 5, 2024

Strong encryption protects data securely from unauthorized access, but the specific algorithms that qualify as strong encryption change over time as computing power increases and researchers develop new ways to break encryption. What Makes an Encryption Algorithm Strong?

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Hunton Privacy

OCTOBER 14, 2022

The statement provides detail into several new initiatives and sets goals for America’s future in cybersecurity: The following are some example of the Administration’s current or planned actions in cybersecurity: .

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Security Affairs

APRIL 24, 2021

Upon opening the attachment, ToxicEye installs itself on the victim’s device and performs some operations in background such as: stealing data deleting or transferring files killing processes on the PC hijacking the PC’s microphone and camera to record audio and video encrypting files for ransom purposes. ” concludes the report.

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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. Examples of cyber extortion. Then came the rise in ransomware.

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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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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

JUNE 1, 2023

The breach exposed job seekers’ sensitive data, including home addresses and phone numbers. The potential risks A data leak like this can have many negative consequences for both the company and the affected job seekers. For example, fraudsters could abuse such data to launch sham recruiting agencies.

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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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IBM Big Data Hub

JANUARY 19, 2023

Data privacy regulations, such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in the European Union or the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) in the state of California, are inescapable. The key to differentiation comes in getting data protection right, as part of an overall data strategy.

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IT Governance

APRIL 5, 2023

For example, they can only spot known types of malware, and according to the AV-Test Institute , almost half a million new types of malware are detected each day. Ransomware spreads through a target’s systems, encrypting files as it goes. It’s why anti-malware software is usually considered a top priority for staying safe online.

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Hunton Privacy

AUGUST 4, 2021

(“Zoom” or the “Company”) agreed to pay $85 million to settle a class action suit that alleged the Company violated users’ privacy rights by misleading consumers about encryption security, sharing data through third-party integrations without adequate notice or consent, and failing to protect private meetings from being disturbed by “zoombombings.”

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Security Affairs

APRIL 25, 2023

A brand, best known for its lion roaring for over a century, has leaked access to its user data in Peru. And while the country is not that big of a market for the car maker, this discovery is yet another example of how big and well-known brands fail to secure sensitive data. env) hosted on the official Peugeot store for Peru.

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Phishing scams, malware, ransomware and data breaches are just some of the examples of cyberthreats that can devastate business operations and the protection of consumer information. military officials hired data analysts to crack the Japanese secret code known as JN-25. After the devastating blow of Pearl Harbor, U.S.

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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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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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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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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 12, 2023

The phenomenon in numbers Numerous reports from the Italian Postal Police ( [link] ) confirm CERT-AgID’s weekly data ( [link] ) on phishing campaigns involving dozens of exploited brands, including Poste Italiane, Intesa Sanpaolo, Nexi, Inps, Agenzia delle Entrate and Zimbra. Education improves awareness” is his slogan.

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IT Governance

JUNE 30, 2022

Ransomware is a type of cyber attack in which criminal hackers plant malicious code on the victim’s systems, which cripples services and encrypts files. For example, Yodel was recently hit by ransomware , but thanks to a comprehensive incident response plan, it should escape relatively unscathed.

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Krebs on Security

MARCH 31, 2020

Barrie said escrow.com would be sharing more details about the incident in the coming days, but he emphasized that no escrow.com systems were compromised, and no customer data, funds or domains were compromised. The attacker also obtained free encryption certificates for escrow.com from Let’s Encrypt.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

The simplest example may be insurance. As data and IT infrastructure become more valuable by the day, cybersecurity risk management is increasingly important for enterprises with a steep cost for noncompliance or extensive, unaddressed vulnerabilities. Mapping Environment Data. Documenting and Implementing Procedures.

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IBM Big Data Hub

JULY 7, 2023

Threats to your data are virtually everywhere these days, and too often, data compromises seem almost inevitable. But with a proactive approach to data security, organizations can fight back against the seemingly endless waves of threats. Data breaches can be disastrous for organizations.

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Data Matters

OCTOBER 15, 2019

On 22 August 2019, the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) announced the implementation of the Online Protection of Children’s Personal Data Regulation (????????????), (“the Regulation”) which came into force on 1 October 2019. any other relevant information about the processing of the children’s data which the parent should be notified.

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Security Affairs

MAY 7, 2021

Its operators have a DLS site, where they post exfiltrated data from their victims who refused to pay the ransom. As of April 28, the site mentioned nine companies primarily from aviation, financial, education and manufacturing industries. Downloaded data is decrypted, decompressed and injected to newly started svchost.exe process.

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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

MARCH 18, 2024

Attackers can also cause profound damage by stealing data and using it for a variety of nefarious purposes. QR code scams can be used to harvest login credentials, financial data like credit card and bank account numbers, personally identifiable information, including confidential medical information, and other sensitive data.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Anomaly detection systems recognize anomalous behavior by analyzing past data and trends. For example, if a web server unexpectedly connects with an unknown IP address, an alert may be triggered. A sudden huge data transfer to an external server, for example, might suggest data exfiltration.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Adding to this will be very smart uses of generative AI – centered around wisely directing LLM capacities onto specific data lakes containing threat intelligence information. Byron: Companies often underestimate threats, neglect basic cyber hygiene, and fail to educate employees on cybersecurity. Where this all leads is unknowable.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Retailers started the century as the prime targets for cyber attackers looking for credit card data. Attackers are no longer focusing solely on credit data, but target rich amounts of sensitive personal data on retailer’s systems or introduce ransomware for a quick payout that doesn’t even require data exfiltration.

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IBM Big Data Hub

JULY 5, 2022

In today’s world of complex data architectures and emerging technologies, databases can sometimes be undervalued and unrecognized. IBM has been the pioneer in paving the way for data management technologies and advancements for decades, from the first commercial database to quantum computing systems. This is the story of Db2. .

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JANUARY 21, 2021

Through Vision 2030, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) intends to reduce dependence on oil, diversify its economy, and develop public service sectors, such as health, education, infrastructure, recreation, and tourism. Consider, for example, the shift to cloud computing and the recent rise in working remotely driven by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 15, 2023

In general, vulnerabilities will typically include: Broken authentication Human error Injection vulnerabilities Misconfigurations Missing encryption Missing software updates or patches Zero-day exposures Report Once the asset scans have been completed, you will prepare an asset inventory that identifies all business-critical assets.

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 1, 2021

Primarily the Pharming attack is planned to gain sensitive data like login credentials, personally identifiable information (PII), social security numbers, bank details, and more. For example, Amazon.com is depicted as Amaz0n.com, or something.gov.us An SSL certificate ensures that the website is encrypted and secure.

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Armstrong Archives

AUGUST 25, 2023

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) ensures individuals’ health data protection and privacy. Understanding HIPAA The entire goal of the HIPAA is to make sure that healthcare providers, insurers, and everyone else handling sensitive patient data do it the right way. What are the Most Common HIPAA Violations?

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

AUGUST 8, 2023

Quantum computing, for example, represents a quantum leap in computational power , with the potential to solve complex problems exponentially faster than classical computers. They offer resistance against attacks from quantum computers, ensuring the confidentiality and integrity of data.

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Collibra

MARCH 23, 2021

Delivering on that mission requires a wide variety of data-driven decisions. From the smallest tactical responses taken in response to real-time triggers, through to strategic decisions based on long-term market trends – data holds the key to better decision making. Everything is encrypted. Driving agile data operations .

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AIIM

MAY 20, 2021

Step 3: Have Clear Corporate Data Security Policies. Group your data according to various categories for easy access when needed. This keeps your data safe while circulating enough info to move the business forward. Local Data: Knowledge only shared with people within your company, but not to outsiders.

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