The Last Watchdog

MAY 8, 2019

Related: Marriott reports huge data breach Ever thought about encrypting the data held on a portable storage device? Launched as a one-man operation in 2007, DataLocker has grown into a leading manufacturer of encrypted external drives, thumb drives, flash drives and self-encrypting, recordable CDs and DVDs.

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Data Breach Today

DECEMBER 11, 2018

DHS, Philips Issue Advisories for HealthSuite Android Health App The lack of strong encryption in Philips' HealthSuite Health Android app leaves the mobile health software vulnerable to hacking, according to a new advisory issued by the medical device manufacturer and an alert from the Department of Homeland Security.

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The Last Watchdog

JULY 30, 2018

One sliver of the $90 billion, or so, companies are expected to spend this year on cybersecurity products and services is an estimated $85 million they will shell out for encrypted flash drives. We discussed why encrypted flash drives have become established as a must-have portable business tool in the digital age. Park: Exactly.

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Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Peter is an IT manager for a technology manufacturer that got hit with a Russian ransomware strain called “ Zeppelin ” in May 2020. He’d been on the job less than six months, and because of the way his predecessor architected things, the company’s data backups also were encrypted by Zeppelin.

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IT Governance

OCTOBER 24, 2023

At the end of each month, these incidents – and any others that we find – will be used to inform our monthly analysis of data breaches and cyber attacks. Publicly disclosed data breaches and cyber attacks City of Philadelphia discloses data breach after five months Date of breach: 24 May 2023 ( notice issued 20 October 2023).

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Rocket Software

JULY 20, 2022

Global manufacturing companies operating within expansive ecosystems (e.g., automotive, aerospace, defense or hi-tech) are vulnerable to slowed flows of raw materials and finished goods, which can substantially disrupt manufacturing workflows and multi-tier collaboration. time-consuming. vulnerable to mistakes.

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Krebs on Security

OCTOBER 28, 2020

In March 2020, KrebsOnSecurity alerted Swedish security giant Gunnebo Group that hackers had broken into its network and sold the access to a criminal group which specializes in deploying ransomware. The company has operations in 25 countries, more than 4,000 employees, and billions in revenue annually. Acting on a tip from Milwaukee, Wis.-based

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 1, 2023

Wireless security is the protection of wireless networks, devices and data from unwanted access and breaches. Wireless security is critical because these networks are subject to eavesdropping, interception, data theft, denial of services ( DoS ) assaults, and malware infestations. What is Wireless Security?

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 29, 2021

The name of the sportswear manufacturer Puma appeared on the dark web marketplace of stolen data Marketo, threat actors claim to have stolen 1 GB of data from the company. The ad on Marketo claims to have about 1GB of data stolen from the company that are now auctioned to the highest bidder. . Pierluigi Paganini.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Nearly half (47%) of the respondents of the 2023 Thales Data Threat Report reported that cyberattacks are increasing in volume and severity. Therefore, there is a need to continually raise the bar in cloud security.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MAY 31, 2021

Use cases of secure IoT deployment. In our previous blog post , we discussed the challenges for securing IoT deployments, and how businesses and consumers benefit from authenticating and validating IoT software and firmware updates. Tue, 06/01/2021 - 06:55. Use case 1: Fortune 500 Healthcare Company. Use case 2: Automobiles.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

Phobos variants are usually distributed by the SmokeLoader , but in 8Base campaigns, it has the ransomware component embedded in its encrypted payloads. The group has been active since March 2022, it focused on small and medium-size businesses in multiple industries, including finance, manufacturing, business services, and IT.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

A high-severity hardware vulnerability, dubbed Kr00k , in Wi-Fi chips manufactured by Broadcom and Cypress expose over a billion devices to hack. Cybersecurity researchers from ESET have discovered a new high-severity hardware vulnerability, dubbed Kr00k , that affects Wi-Fi chips manufactured by Broadcom and Cypress.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 9, 2021

The Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) warns of a surge of LockBit 2.0 The Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) warns of an escalation in LockBit 2.0 In addition to the encryption of data, victims have received threats that data stolen during the incidents will be published.” ransomware.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 29, 2023

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Krebs on Security

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Instead of listing data stolen from ransomware victims who didn’t pay, LockBit’s victim shaming website now offers free recovery tools, as well as news about arrests and criminal charges involving LockBit affiliates. This prompted several XSS members to start posting memes taunting the group about the security failure.

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Schneier on Security

JUNE 23, 2021

Its spyware is also said to be equipped with a keylogger, which means every keystroke made on an infected device — including passwords, search queries and messages sent via encrypted messaging apps — can be tracked and monitored.

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Data Breach Today

DECEMBER 19, 2019

Army ordered that the use of drones made by Chinese manufacturer DJI be discontinued, citing security concerns. Now, a second classified memo used to support that decision has been released, revealing serious concerns about how cyberspies could intercept video and other encrypted data.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MARCH 10, 2021

What’s driving the security of IoT? The Urgency for Security in a Connected World. Connectivity enables powerful, revenue-generating capabilities…from data telemetry and runtime analytics, to effectively predicting and maintenance requirements. Device Security is Hard. Guest Blog: TalkingTrust. Thu, 03/11/2021 - 07:39.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

Reflecting organizations’ persistent interest in IoT, International Data Corporation (IDC) estimates that overall, the number of smart devices will reach 41.6 zettabytes (ZB) of data by 2025. The issue is that these tens of billions of new devices will likely amplify the inherent security risks of IoT.

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Matter certified smart home devices will respond reliably and securely to commands from Amazon Alexa , Google Assistant , Apple HomeKit or Samsung SmartThings. It could be the key that securely interconnects IoT systems at a much deeper level, which, in turn, would pave the way to much higher tiers of digital innovation.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020

Every week the best security articles from Security Affairs free for you in your email box. The post Security Affairs newsletter Round 282 appeared first on Security Affairs. Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->. Pierluigi Paganini. SecurityAffairs – hacking, newsletter).

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

These private mobile networks are gaining significant traction in manufacturing, energy, government, logistics, and warehousing verticals. This transition is an opportunity to look at the next generation of security. Specifically, how can organizations apply high levels of security to 5G infrastructure without sacrificing performance?

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 17, 2023

I had the chance to visit with Thomas Rosteck, Infineon’s Division President of Connected Secure Systems (CSS.) What I found most commendable about this Neubiberg, Germany-based semiconductor manufacturer is that it is fully directing its innovations squarely at reversing the negative impacts of climate change.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 15, 2020

Threat actors claim to have exfiltrated 1TB of confidential data and plan to put it up for auction the most sensitive info and leak the rest. Data accessed by the gang includes confidential employees’s info, company agreements, contracts, financial statements, and internal messages. firm in the spirits and wine business.

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Security Affairs

JULY 2, 2023

Every week the best security articles from Security Affairs are free for you in your email box. Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including the international press.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 8, 2024

Documents belonging to the Swiss Air Force were leaked on the dark web as a result of cyberattack on a US security provider. Documents belonging to the Swiss Air Force were leaked on the dark web after the US security company Ultra Intelligence & Communications suffered a data breach. ” reported the SwissInfo website.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 4, 2020

However, to fully capture the benefits of an IoT-centric economy, a cauldron of privacy and security concerns must first be quelled. I’m referring to the Public Key Infrastructure, or PKI, and the underlying TLS/SSL authentication and encryption protocols. And if you’re not doing integrity checks, you’ll be exposed.”

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

Even as enterprises across the globe hustle to get their Internet of Things business models up and running, there is a sense of foreboding about a rising wave of IoT-related security exposures. And, in fact, IoT-related security incidents have already begun taking a toll at ill-prepared companies. Tiered performances.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

Securing the Identities of Connected Cars. Manufacturing is one of the most attacked industries, facing a range of cybersecurity challenges. The proliferation of DevOps and distributed IoT devices, as well as the need to secure the digital identities of these applications and devices, calls for innovative approaches to PKI deployment.

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DLA Piper Privacy Matters

JULY 13, 2022

The UK’s Department for Health and Social Care (“ DHSC ”) has published a major strategy document (‘ Data saves lives: reshaping health and social care with data ’) outlining the government’s plans for the regulation and use of data in healthcare. Secure Data Environments. Secure Data Environments.

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Security Affairs

MAY 16, 2023

French electronics manufacturer Lacroix Group shut down three plants after a cyber attack, experts believe it was the victim of a ransomware attack. The French electronics manufacturer Lacroix Group shut down three facilities in France, Germany, and Tunisia in response to a cyber attack. ” reported Yahoo Finance.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JULY 15, 2021

Key Developments in IoT Security. The rush to market for consumers to enjoy the modern conveniences offered by these devices shocked the security community. Security experts were concerned that these devices were built with no security in mind. Has the security of these devices gotten better, or remained the same?

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Adam Levin

MARCH 19, 2020

Home routers are typically an easy point of entry for hackers looking for sensitive data. With more employees working remotely, it’s now more important than ever to make sure their routers, and by proxy your company’s data, are protected. .

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IT Governance

MARCH 1, 2023

Welcome to our February 2023 list of data breaches and cyber attacks. It follows a mammoth start to the year, with more than 277 million breached records in January , and brings the running total for the year to over 300 million pieces of compromised personal data. You can find the full list of data breaches and cyber attacks below.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 26, 2021

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) issued an alert to warn that the Mamba ransomware is abusing the DiskCryptor open source tool to encrypt entire drives. Mamba ransomware is one of the first malware that encrypted hard drives rather than files that was detected in public attacks. ” reads the alert published by the FBI.

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Security Affairs

MAY 15, 2023

Compromised organizations operate in different business verticals, including manufacturing, wealth management, insurance providers, and pharmaceuticals. RA Group launched their data leak site on April 22, 2023, and on April 27, we observed the first batch of victims, three in total, followed by another one on April 28.

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