MY TAKE: What everyone should know about the promise and pitfalls of the Internet of Things
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SEPTEMBER 19, 2019
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Managed Attribution Threat Modeling
Adam Shostack
NOVEMBER 13, 2019
The more I learn about threat modeling, the more I think the toughest part is how we answer the question: “What can go wrong?” ” Perhaps that’s “finding threats.” ” Maybe it’s “discovering” or “eliciting” them. Maybe it’s analogizing from threats we know about. I’m not yet even sure what to call it. But what it does for us is valuable.
What Is Single Sign-On, and How Can It Make Your Enterprise More Secure?
eSecurity Planet
MARCH 15, 2019
We define single sign-on and how SSO solutions can be implemented to make your organization more secure
Subsurface: The Ultimate Data Lakehouse Conference
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We’ve just opened registration for Subsurface LIVE 2023! Learn how to innovate with open source technologies such as Apache Arrow, Delta Lake, and more. Register now to secure your spot at Subsurface LIVE being held March 1-2, 2023.
Innovation Lab: The Role of Blockchain in Information Governance
Everteam
FEBRUARY 27, 2019
Something is exciting about diving into innovative technology and figuring out how it can improve the way you do business. The blockchain is one of those technologies and in the information management world there are some interesting ways it is helping increase data security, accountability, and transparency. Blockchain – just the basics. With many resources out there that define and describe blockchain, I’m not going to spend a lot of time defining it.
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A Shortage in Common Sense: The Myth of the Talent Gap
The Falcon's View
JANUARY 28, 2019
I have a visceral reaction every time I encounter yet another article bemoaning the so-called "talent gap" or "labor gap" in cybersecurity. Having been in and out of the job market several times over the past decade (for better and, more often, for worse), I can honestly say this is utter nonsense.
Why Personal Data Privacy Needs a Customer-centric Focus
Collibra
MAY 1, 2019
When it comes to personal data privacy, it can be hard to see the forest for the trees. Headlines and social media are dominated by data breaches, resulting in both reputational and financial loss. Meanwhile, organizations are panicked about complying with the latest regulation deadline. In all of this, the customer’s relationship with both personal data privacy and the organization itself can get lost.
MY TAKE: A primer on how ransomware arose to the become an enduring scourge
The Last Watchdog
AUGUST 15, 2019
“All we know is MONEY! Hurry up! Tik Tak, Tik Tak, Tik Tak!” This is an excerpt from a chilling ransom note Baltimore IT officials received from hackers who managed to lock up most of the city’s servers in May. The attackers demanded $76,000, paid in Bitcoin, for a decryption key. Baltimore refused to pay – choosing, instead, to absorb an estimated $18 million in recovery costs.
Data Value Scorecard Report
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This report examines the quantitative research of data leaders on data value and return on investment.
Malware Most Foul: Emotet, Trickbot, Cryptocurrency Miners
Data Breach Today
OCTOBER 4, 2019
Researchers: Targeted Crime Attacks Surge, Continue to Blend With Nation-State Campaigns Banking Trojans and cryptocurrency mining malware continue to be among the most-seen types of malicious code used for nontargeted attacks. But cybercrime attackers are increasingly running targeted campaigns, security researchers warn
Target Sues Insurer Over 2013 Data Breach Costs
Data Breach Today
NOVEMBER 21, 2019
Lawsuit Claims Insurer Owes Retailer for Coverage of Card Replacement Costs Target has filed a lawsuit against its long-time insurer, ACE American Insurance Co., in an attempt to recoup money it spent to replace payment cards as part of settlements over the retailer's massive 2013 data breach.
110 Nursing Homes Cut Off from Health Records in Ransomware Attack
Krebs on Security
NOVEMBER 22, 2019
A ransomware outbreak has besieged a Wisconsin based IT company that provides cloud data hosting, security and access management to more than 100 nursing homes across the United States.
Mixcloud Breach Affects 21 Million Accounts
Data Breach Today
DECEMBER 2, 2019
Hashed Passwords Were Leaked; No Financial Data Exposed Digital streaming platform Mixcloud says it is the victim of a data breach after an attacker shared personal data for registered users with several media outlets, including Vice and ZDNet.
TCO Considerations of Using a Cloud Data Warehouse for BI and Analytics
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Enterprises poured $73 billion into data management software in 2020 – but are seeing very little return on their data investments. 22% of data leaders surveyed have fully realized ROI in the past two years, with 56% having no consistent way of measuring it.
It’s Way Too Easy to Get a.gov Domain Name
Krebs on Security
NOVEMBER 26, 2019
Many readers probably believe they can trust links and emails coming from U.S. federal government domain names, or else assume there are at least more stringent verification requirements involved in obtaining a.gov domain versus a commercial one ending in.com or.org.
Ransomware Attackers Leak Stolen Data
Data Breach Today
NOVEMBER 22, 2019
Maze Crew Reportedly Threatens to Release More of Allied Universal's Data Unless Ransom Paid Ransomware attacks have taken an unwelcome turn: The Maze gang reportedly has begun leaking a victim's files to create pressure to pay a ransom.
Sale of 4 Million Stolen Cards Tied to Breaches at 4 Restaurant Chains
Krebs on Security
NOVEMBER 26, 2019
On Nov. 23, one of the cybercrime underground’s largest bazaars for buying and selling stolen payment card data announced the immediate availability of some four million freshly-hacked debit and credit cards.
Hidden Cam Above Bluetooth Pump Skimmer
Krebs on Security
NOVEMBER 25, 2019
Tiny hidden spy cameras are a common sight at ATMs that have been tampered with by crooks who specialize in retrofitting the machines with card skimmers. But until this past week I’d never heard of hidden cameras being used at gas pumps in tandem with Bluetooth-based card skimming devices.
12 Considerations When Evaluating Data Lake Engine Vendors for Analytics and BI
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Businesses today compete on their ability to turn big data into essential business insights. Modern enterprises leverage cloud data lakes as the platform used to store data. 57% of the enterprises currently using a data lake cite improved business agility as a benefit.
Attackers Demand $14 Million Ransom From IT Services Firm
Data Breach Today
NOVEMBER 25, 2019
Incident Could Have Ripple Effect on Virtual Care Provider's 110 Healthcare Clients Virtual Care Provider Inc.,
T-Mobile Says Prepaid Accounts Breached
Data Breach Today
NOVEMBER 25, 2019
Contact, Account Data for More Than 1 Million Customers Leaked T-Mobile says it suffered a breach of prepaid accounts as a result of unauthorized access to its systems. The exposed data includes names, billing addresses, phone numbers, account numbers, rate plans and more
MY TAKE: Why DDoS weapons will proliferate with the expansion of IoT and the coming of 5G
The Last Watchdog
MARCH 28, 2019
A couple of high-profile distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks will surely go down in history as watershed events – each for different reasons. Related: IoT botnets now available for economical DDoS blasts. In March 2013, several impossibly massive waves of nuisance requests – peaking as high as 300 gigabytes per second— swamped Spamhaus , knocking the anti-spam organization off line for extended periods.
Unsecured Server Exposed Records of 1.2 Billion: Researchers
Data Breach Today
NOVEMBER 22, 2019
Over 4 Terabytes of Data Exposed, Including Social Media Profiles, Personal Information Some 4 terabytes of data on over 1.2
Checklist Report: Preparing for the Next-Generation Cloud Data Architecture
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Data architectures have evolved dramatically. It is time to reconsider the fundamental ways that information is accumulated, managed, and then provisioned to the different downstream data consumers.
Restaurant Chain: Malware Infected PoS Devices
Data Breach Today
NOVEMBER 27, 2019
Unidentified Strain Targets Customer Payment Card Data An unidentified strain of malware appears to have infected point-of-sale machines used at certain New York restaurants owned by the chain Catch. The malware exposed customer payment card data to hackers, the company says
Security Firm Prosegur Hit By Ryuk Ransomware
Data Breach Today
NOVEMBER 29, 2019
Incident May Have Disrupted Networked Security Cameras Global security company Prosegur has blamed Ryuk ransomware for a service disruption that started Wednesday, which may have hampered networked alarms. Prosegur isn't revealing much detail but says it is in the process of restoring services
Dell Considering Selling RSA: Report
Data Breach Today
NOVEMBER 26, 2019
Company Acquired RSA as One Component of Its Purchase of EMC in 2016 Dell Technologies is considering the possible sale of its RSA security division, hoping such a deal could be worth $1 billion, according to Bloomberg, which cites "people familiar with the matter
To Survive a Data Breach, Create a Response Playbook
Data Breach Today
DECEMBER 2, 2019
Experts Detail Essential Systems and Procedures Every Organization Needs Now Surviving a data breach requires having a plan, and experts say such plans must be continually tested, practiced and refined. Experts detail seven essential components for building an effective data breach response playboo
7 Ways to Supercharge Your ABM Strategy with Real-Time Intent
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Streaming real-time intent is a homerun for marketing and sales’ account-based marketing (ABM) strategies. With real-time buyer insights, you can be first-in-line to provide solutions and lead better, hyper-personalized conversations.
NY Payroll Company Vanishes With $35 Million
Krebs on Security
SEPTEMBER 11, 2019
MyPayrollHR , a now defunct cloud-based payroll processing firm based in upstate New York, abruptly ceased operations this past week after stiffing employees at thousands of companies. The ongoing debacle, which allegedly involves malfeasance on the part of the payroll company’s CEO, resulted in countless people having money drained from their bank accounts and has left nearly $35 million worth of payroll and tax payments in legal limbo.
Neo-Nazi SWATters Target Dozens of Journalists
Krebs on Security
JULY 24, 2019
Nearly three dozen journalists at a broad range of major publications have been targeted by a far-right group that maintains a Deep Web database listing the personal information of people who threaten their views. This group specializes in encouraging others to harass those targeted by their ire, and has claimed responsibility for dozens of bomb threats and “swatting” incidents, where police are tricked into visiting potentially deadly force on the target’s address.
Crime Gang Advertises Stolen 'Anti-Virus Source Code'
Data Breach Today
MAY 9, 2019
Researchers: 'Fxmsp' Russian Hacking Collective Exploits Victims Via RDP and Active Directory The "Fxmsp" hacker collective has been advertising source code that it claims to have stolen from three top U.S. anti-virus software development firms, as well as remote access to the companies' neworks, warns fraud-prevention firm Advanced Intelligence
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