IT Governance

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Although there have still been a few surprises, with the death of Queen Elizabeth II and blazing heatwaves across the UK to name but two, it was a familiar year in the cyber security landscape. Google , Clearview AI , and Meta all receives hefty penalties in 2022, demonstrating the continued important of effective information security.

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Krebs on Security

MAY 30, 2023

As shown in this Youtube video , the verification process involves dragging a button from the phony crypto news Discord server to the bookmarks bar in one’s Web browser. “I do pro bono Discord security work for a few Discords, and I was approached by one of these fake journalists,” the source said.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Key events include the European Parliament elections in June, the U.S. According to the latest threat landscape report from the European Cyber Security Agency (ENISA) , there has been an increase in the use of AI-based chatbots for fraudulent activities, deepfakes, and similar technologies over the last 12 months.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JANUARY 28, 2020

An extension of the celebration for Data Protection Day in Europe, Data Privacy Day functions as the signature event of the National Cyber Security Centre’s ongoing education and awareness efforts surrounding online privacy. With the above in mind, it’s worth a discussion about specific security controls in greater detail….

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 5, 2020

To increase efforts to secure user data, Snewpit will be reviewing “all server logs and access control settings” to confirm that no unauthorized access took place and to ensure that “user data is secure and encrypted.”. On September 24, the sensitive files in the Snewpit bucket were secured by the company and are no longer accessible.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 16, 2019

Despite social media companies immediately removed the content from their platforms it is still possible to find multiple copies of the shooting videos online. YouTube issued a statement condemning the snuff videos, confirming that it is removing them from its platform. ” reads the security advisory published by the US-CERT.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

.” Cybercriminals will attempt to entice their victims in multiple ways including: E-mails advertising hot-ticket or products that are hard to find on the market, such as event tickets or gaming systems. Unsuspecting online shoppers could also fall victim of identity theft of phishing attack aimed at stealing their payment card data.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Due to the increasing use of digital tools for business operations and reliance on employee conduct to ensure security, new solutions are required. Visual aids such as graphs, charts, pictures, or videos are a quick and efficient way to convey information that might be harder to understand in text format. Visual Aids. Team Exercises.

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IT Governance

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

We identified 102 security incidents throughout the month, which is the second largest figure so far this year – trailing only August (112). Meanwhile, be sure to subscribe to our Weekly Round-up to receive the latest cyber security news and advice delivered straight to your inbox. Cyber attacks.

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IT Governance

APRIL 3, 2023

Meanwhile, if you enjoy this sort of cyber security news, be sure to subscribe to our Weekly Round-up to receive the latest stories straight to your inbox. Most of us are aware by now that data breaches can occur anywhere, so falling victim to an attack isn’t necessarily a sign of ineffective security measures.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 1, 2024

While most issues can be fixed through prompt patching and updating, a few remain unfixed and may require more significant changes to the security stack to block possible attacks. March 22, 2024 Emergency Out-of-Band Windows Server Security Updates Type of vulnerability (or attack): Memory leak. out of 10), and calls it Shadow Ray.

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KnowBe4

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

The first phishing campaigns have already been sent and more will be coming that try to trick you into clicking on a variety of links about blood drives, charitable donations, or "exclusive" videos. For KnowBe4 customers, we have a few templates with this topic in the Current Events.

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Troy Hunt

JULY 12, 2018

Even the government has been pushing to drive adoption of HTTPS for all sites, for example in this post by the National Cyber Security Centre in the UK : all websites should use HTTPS, even if they don't include private content, sign-in pages, or credit card details. — Troy Hunt (@troyhunt) July 5, 2018. WiFi Pineapple.

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IT Governance

MAY 14, 2020

Indeed, remote working exposes organisations to many problems – both in terms of their security and their ability to operate productively. This includes threats such as phishing , with cyber criminals demonstrating their ability to adapt scams to the current climate. Online training. Thinking long term.

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IT Governance

AUGUST 26, 2021

Employee monitoring software not only helps track productivity and the possibility of data being misappropriated but also helps your cyber security team spot poor cyber security practices that could result in cyber attacks. This is an issue you must also address regarding your own hybrid working security practices.

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AIIM

MARCH 12, 2020

This has led to the cancellation of numerous conferences and other events; many schools and universities are asking students to stay home and participate remotely. How Do I Maintain Security with the Digital Workplace? Best practices for avoiding phishing and other attacks.

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Data Matters

DECEMBER 10, 2019

Regulators worldwide, including the Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong, have issued guidelines for reducing and mitigating hacking risks. These persons are then targeted for specific hacking and phishing attacks in startup institutions with system vulnerabilities. Despite the alarming spike in cybercrimes, the U.S.

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Data Matters

DECEMBER 10, 2019

Regulators worldwide, including the Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong, have issued guidelines for reducing and mitigating hacking risks. These persons are then targeted for specific hacking and phishing attacks in startup institutions with system vulnerabilities. Despite the alarming spike in cybercrimes, the U.S.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 15, 2021

An attacker could exploit the vulnerability by tricking the victims into opening a specially crafted attachment sent via phishing messages. No No DoS CVE-2021-40452 HEVC Video Extensions Remote Code Execution Vulnerability Important 7.8 No No RCE CVE-2021-40453 HEVC Video Extensions Remote Code Execution Vulnerability Important 7.8

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IBM Big Data Hub

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

They can also help businesses predict future events and understand why past events occurred. Running on neural networks , computer vision enables systems to extract meaningful information from digital images, videos and other visual inputs. AIOps is one of the fastest ways to boost ROI from digital transformation investments.

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Troy Hunt

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

What happens if someone obtains, say, my fingerprint just like they may obtain my password in a data breach or a phishing attack? Very simple - data breaches, phishing, shoulder-surfing and in many cases, simply guessing. I'll also go backwards and forward between my iPhone and iPad with Face ID. because you can. A password?

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IBM Big Data Hub

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Companies set up chatbots there to ensure fast responses, provide carousels of images and call-to-action buttons, help customers find nearby options or track shipments, and allow secure purchases. ML classification algorithms are also used to label events as fraud, classify phishing attacks and more.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 14, 2023

Network security creates shielded, monitored, and secure communications between users and assets. Securing the expanding, sprawling, and sometimes conflicting collection of technologies that make up network security provides constant challenges for security professionals.

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Elie

MAY 30, 2018

as highlighted in the video above. While there are many unpredictable underlying reasons why new attacks emerge, in our experience the following two types of events are likely to trigger their emergence: New product or feature launch : By nature adding functionalities opens up new attack surfaces that attackers are very quick to probe.

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Elie

MAY 30, 2018

as highlighted in the video above. While there are many unpredictable underlying reasons why new attacks emerge, in our experience the following two types of events are likely to trigger their emergence: New product or feature launch : By nature adding functionalities opens up new attack surfaces that attackers are very quick to probe.

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KnowBe4

APRIL 25, 2023

They planned a party, coordinated the event, and attended the party within the sim. Security researchers are jailbreaking large language models to get around safety rules. Soon, the CEO of security firm Adversa AI had GPT-4 spouting homophobic statements, creating phishing emails, and supporting violence."

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ForAllSecure

AUGUST 30, 2022

I’m Robert Vamosi and in this episode I’m talking about cyber ranges-- simulations that can both teach and improve the security of your networks. Or when we do these larger assessments for say, large banks, we have our red team going live against the security teams. Vamosi: That’s Lee Rossi, CTO and co founder.of

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Security Affairs

APRIL 2, 2023

Every week the best security articles from Security Affairs are free for you in your email box. A new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter arrived! If you want to also receive for free the newsletter with the international press subscribe here.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Secure web gateway (SWG) solutions help keep enterprise networks from falling victim to ransomware , malware , and other threats carried by internet traffic and malicious websites. Secure web gateways, then, provide fast, secure access to the Internet and SaaS, making digital business a safe and productive experience.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 19, 2023

As 2023 draws to an end and cybersecurity budgeting is nearly complete, it helps to consider the year’s events and try to predict next year’s trends. For more on governance and policies, check out our article on IT security policies , including their importance and benefits, plus tips to create or improve your own policy.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Rogue security software. Architect a premium network security model like SASE that encompasses SD-WAN , CASB , secure web gateways , ZTNA , FWaaS , and microsegmentation. These adware strains often present themselves as a video, banner, full screen, or otherwise pop-up nuisance. Jump ahead: Adware. Bots and botnets.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 17, 2021

Naturally, database vendors are leading providers of database security tools, and a growing number of cloud-based database providers are moving deeper into the data security space. Security is paramount. Starting our list of the top database security vendors is the multinational cloud computing company, Alibaba Cloud.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 12, 2019

Malware authors created well-designed fake web pages, replicating all the graphics of the game misleading the user to download the app, as shown in the following image: Figure 1:fake/phishing Apex Legends web page. The third sample is an attempt to hijack the user towards a phishing site. An example is “hxxps://apexhack[.]site/”,

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 23, 2023

Sophos and Fortinet both appear on our list of the top next-generation firewalls (NGFWs) , and while both offer very good security at their price points, they serve very different markets. Which one is best for you will depend on your security and throughput needs – and budget. Bundling helps to lower the TCO of Fortinet tools.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Today, doxing continues to be an intimidating prospect for digital users and is a mainstream data security problem. Another widely used tactic for information gathering is phishing or the engagement and manipulation of another user’s trust. Read more : Becoming a Cybercriminal Keeps Getting Easier. How Does Doxing Work?

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KnowBe4

MAY 31, 2023

CyberheistNews Vol 13 #22 | May 31st, 2023 [Eye on Fraud] A Closer Look at the Massive 72% Spike in Financial Phishing Attacks With attackers knowing financial fraud-based phishing attacks are best suited for the one industry where the money is, this massive spike in attacks should both surprise you and not surprise you at all.

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Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

But Ferri said once the REACT Task Force got involved in his case, it became clear that video surveillance footage from the date and time of his SIM swap showed no such evidence of anyone entering the store to present a fake ID. Samy said a big challenge for mobile stores is balancing customer service with account security.

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