Security Affairs

MAY 14, 2023

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Security Affairs

APRIL 17, 2023

Threat actors are using the PowerShell tool to evade software and/or human-based security detection mechanisms. The tool doesn’t target folders containing system files, backups, folders associated with web browsers, and folders used by security solutions from Symantec, ESET, and Sophos. ” concludes the report.

Ransomware 91

Ransomware Education Cybersecurity Security 91

Security Affairs

APRIL 11, 2023

Apple has released emergency updates to backport security patches that address two actively exploited zero-day flaws also affecting older iPhones, iPads, and Macs. Both vulnerabilities were reported by Clément Lecigne of Google’s Threat Analysis Group and Donncha Ó Cearbhaill of Amnesty International’s Security Lab.

Education 84

Education Cybersecurity Security IT 84

Hunton Privacy

AUGUST 15, 2022

On June 10, 2022, New York became the first state to require attorneys to complete at least one credit of cybersecurity, privacy and data protection training as part of their continuing legal education (“CLE”) requirements. The new requirement will take effect July 1, 2023.

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Security Affairs

MAY 2, 2023

According to the press release published by the Europol, the seized drugs include over 258 kg of amphetamines, 43 kg of cocaine, 43 kg of MDMA, and over 10 kg of LSD and ecstasy pills. Other arrested individuals were from the Netherlands (10), Austria (9), France (5), Switzerland (2), Poland (1) and Brazil (1). million (USD 53.4

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Security Affairs

MAY 3, 2023

The authorities dismantled the defendant’s criminal network and the State Department also announced a $10 million reward for information leading to the capture of Kulkov, who is currently residing in Russia. .” The indictment is the result of a law enforcement operation conducted by the U.S.

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Education Cybersecurity Government Security 87

Security Affairs

APRIL 7, 2023

Microsoft Digital Crimes Unit (DCU) announced that has collaborated with Fortra, the company that develops and maintains the tool, and Health Information Sharing and Analysis Center (Health-ISAC) to curb the abuse of Cobalt Strike by cybercriminals. The Microsoft DCU secured a court order in the U.S. ” concludes the report.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 15, 2023

The security firm reported its findings to Google, which notified the development teams. Based on the parameters, the library periodically checks, pulls device information, and sends them to the remote servers.” ” reads the analysis published by the security firm. ” concludes the report.

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Libraries Data collection Education Security 94

Security Affairs

APRIL 27, 2023

The affiliates are obliged to remain active, or their account will be removed after 10 days without notifying them upfront. The group also avoids targeting morgues, hospitals, COVID-19 vaccine-related organizations, critical infrastructure, law enforcement, and other prominent companies to attract as little attention as possible.

Encryption 85

Encryption Ransomware Education Access 85

The Last Watchdog

MARCH 21, 2022

The good news is that there’s a simple way to safeguard your vital information assets, and it’s within reach of virtually every organization. More than one-half of organizations expect a surge in cyber incidents in 2022. At least 10 additional states have enacted or are considering data privacy laws. Educate employees.

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Encryption Cloud Privacy GDPR 214

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 5, 2023

One folder specifically belonging to a managed educational platform that provides educational and school management services was removed from public access the same day. As an ethical security researcher, I never download the data I find. However, other folders remained accessible for several days before being restricted.

Data breaches 104

Data breaches B2B Education Access 104

Security Affairs

APRIL 21, 2023

Phishing-borne threats IBM’s 2022 Data Breach report highlighted how effective phishing-based attacks have become, being the second leading cause of cybersecurity incidents globally, by using a sample instance that affected hundreds of international entities.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 6, 2023

” The cost of phishing pages goes from $10 per copy up to $50 for an archive containing several pages. A package containing features such as 3-D Secure support and support for configuring a phishing website, may cost up to $300. The cyber security firm reported that it has prevented 7.1 User personal data for sale.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

In the case investigated by the Spanish authorities, the cybercriminal obtained personal information and bank details of the victims through malicious messages in which they posed as their bank. Do not store passwords, usernames, or other information for easy login on mobile device applications. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 14, 2023

The affiliates are obliged to remain active, or their account will be removed after 10 days without notifying them upfront. .” The group also avoids targeting morgues, hospitals, COVID-19 vaccine-related organizations, critical infrastructure, law enforcement, and other prominent companies to attract as little attention as possible.

Encryption 67

Encryption Cybersecurity Ransomware Education 67

KnowBe4

MAY 31, 2023

That's right – the financial services industry, at least according to cybersecurity vendor Armorblox's 2023 Email Security Threat Report. According to the report, the financial services industry as a target has increased by 72% over 2022 and was the single largest target of financial fraud attacks, representing 49% of all such attacks.

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Phishing File names Security awareness Risk 77

IT Governance

JUNE 1, 2023

On this page, you will find all our usual information breaking down the month’s security incidents. Meanwhile, you can subscribe to our Weekly Round-up to receive the latest cyber security news and advice delivered straight to your inbox. However, we’ve decided to consolidate our records onto a single page.

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Data breaches Insurance Personal data Ransomware 122

KnowBe4

JULY 5, 2023

CyberheistNews Vol 13 #27 | July 5th, 2023 [Heads Up] Massive Impersonation Phishing Campaign Imitates Over 100 Brands and Thousands of Domains A year-long phishing campaign has been uncovered that impersonates 100+ popular clothing, footwear, and apparel brands using at least 10 fake domains impersonating each brand.

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Phishing Security awareness Passwords Computer and Electronics 78

Data Matters

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

The CPRA creates a new category of information called “sensitive personal information.” It will also have responsibilities for overseeing CPRA-authorized audits, educating California consumers about their privacy rights, and acting as a privacy liaison to the California legislature and other agencies.

Privacy 122

Privacy B2B Sales Data breaches 122

CILIP

MAY 15, 2023

Book Now Virtual engagement Much of Rebecka’s work has focused on how to identify, gather and use the tacit knowledge in an organisation, not only the explicit: “My career in KM started some 10 years ago. Book your place here [link] Join CILIP CILIP campaigns and advocates for librarians, information specialists and knowledge managers.

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ForAllSecure

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

From her talk at SecTor 2022 , Paula Januszkiewicz, CEO of Cqure , returns to The Hacker Mind and explains how a lot of little configuration errors in common Windows tools and services can open the door to persistence on a system for bad actors and what sysadmins can do to mitigate these. And secure Academy. So how does this happen?

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