Security Affairs

MARCH 8, 2022

. “As of January 2022, the FBI has identified at least 52 entities across 10 critical infrastructure sectors affected by RagnarLocker ransomware, including entities in the critical manufacturing, energy, financial services, government, and information technology sectors,” reads the FBI’s flash alert.

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Krebs on Security

JANUARY 25, 2022

Although he didn’t technically have an account with MSF, their authentication system is based on email addresses, so Jim requested that a password reset link be sent to his email address. MSF said the personal information involved in this incident may have included name, date of birth, government-issued identification numbers (e.g.,

Financial Services 209

Financial Services IT Data breaches Authentication 209

Security Affairs

JUNE 26, 2021

Threat actors carried out brute-force and password spraying attacks in an attempt to gain access to Microsoft customer accounts. Most of the targeted organizations are IT companies (57%), followed by government organizations (20%). The hackers also targeted non-governmental organizations and think tanks, as well as financial services.

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Security Affairs

JULY 9, 2020

More than 15 billion username and passwords are available on cybercrime marketplaces, including over 5 billion unique credentials, states the experts. According to the company, most of the username and password combinations are available for free, and 5 billion of the above credentials are “unique.” ” continues the report.

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Krebs on Security

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Department of the Treasury says the Trickbot group is associated with Russian intelligence services, and that this alliance led to the targeting of many U.S. companies and government entities. government’s first swipe at the Trickbot group. This is not the U.S.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Initially a driving force in financial services for secure transactions, blockchain now faces the challenge of reshaping its image and functionality. It necessitates the development of new models for governance, management, and security. These secrets are prime targets for cyber threat actors.

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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 30, 2019

Turn the corner into 2019 and we find Citigroup, CapitalOne, Wells Fargo and HSBC Life Insurance among a host of firms hitting the crisis button after their customers’ records turned up on a database of some 24 million financial and banking documents found parked on an Internet-accessible server — without so much as password protection.

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Risk Financial Services Insurance Cybersecurity 117

Data Protection Report

APRIL 2, 2020

On March 10, 2020, the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) issued guidance to all of its regulated institutions engaged in virtual currency business activity, requiring them to have plans for preparedness to manage the possible operational and financial risks posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 8, 2021

The ManageEngine IT security portfolio spans everything from privileged access management (PAM) to network configuration to password management. There are also many specific use cases for education, healthcare, manufacturing, government and financial services. It provides controls for managing security from all angles.

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Hunton Privacy

AUGUST 15, 2022

On July 29, 2022, the New York Department of Financial Services (“NYDFS”) posted proposed amendments (“Proposed Amendments”) to its Cybersecurity Requirements for Financial Services Companies (“Cybersecurity Regulations”). As part of the “access privileges” requirements under Section 500.7

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

defense contractors and financial services firms worldwide. The hackers attempted to inject malicious JavaScript code into the government websites connected to the data center. The APT group has been active since at least 2010, the crew targeted U.S. We informed the company about the issue via CN-CERT.”

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 16, 2022

However, basic cybersecurity tools and practices, like patching , strong passwords , and multi-factor authentication (MFA), “can prevent 80 to 90% of cyberattacks,” said Anne Neuberger, deputy national security advisor for cyber and emerging technologies, during a White House press conference in Sept. Other methods.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Additionally, multi-factor authentication (MFA) can further reduce the risk of malicious actors gaining access to sensitive information, even if they manage to steal usernames and passwords. Organizations may also want to look for an IAM solution that works in hybrid environments that include private data centers as well as cloud deployments.

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Cloud Security Encryption Risk 103

Data Matters

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Further, the FCA has confirmed its position set out in the Temporary COVID Guidance that it expects the senior management or governing body of an EMI or PI to document, review, and approve — at least annually — the design and results of the firm’s stress testing. not to include uncommitted intragroup liquidity facilities.

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Authentication Paper Risk Insurance 68

eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Ransomware frequently contains extraction capabilities that can steal critical information like usernames and passwords, so stopping ransomware is serious business. Only 38% of state and local government employees are trained for ransomware prevention, and only 29% of small businesses have experience with ransomware ( IBM ).

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 28, 2021

Microsoft said it notified the targeted 150 organizations, which included “IT companies (57%), followed by government (20%), and smaller percentages for non-governmental organizations and think tanks, as well as financial services.” Cyber hygiene works. This is gets back to the importance of cyber hygiene, folks.

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ForAllSecure

JANUARY 19, 2022

Passwords are everywhere, but they probably weren't intended to be used as much as they are today. Maybe you are at an organization that requires you to change your passwords every 90 days or so, and so you have password fatigue -- there are only so many variations you can do every 90 days or so. I must have the password.

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Data Matters

AUGUST 5, 2019

Part 500), and the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA)) are not required to notify affected New York residents, such entities must still notify the state attorney general, department of state and division of state police of the breach.

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Cybersecurity Data breaches Privacy Risk 68

Data Protection Report

MARCH 7, 2024

The proposed definition of “listed identifier” is Full or truncated government identification or account number (such as a Social Security Number, driver’s license or state identification number, passport number, or Alien Registration Number) [Note that this definition apparently includes truncated Social Security Numbers.]

Access 57

Access Military Compliance Personal data 57

KnowBe4

MARCH 28, 2023

Per the Ecuadorian government, these attacks were fueled by attempts to intimidate the media. DOS boot sector viruses, password guessing, USB autorun malware, misconfigurations, etc.), In a statement by Xavier Chango, the National Head of Forensic Science, "It's a military-type explosive, but very small capsules."

Phishing 84

Phishing Security awareness Insurance Cybersecurity 84

IT Governance

JULY 31, 2019

Croatian government targeted by mysterious hackers (unknown). OH-based Edgepark Medical Supplies notifies patients after a ‘password spray attack’ (6,572). LaPorte, Indiana, government pays $132 after its systems crippled by ransomware (unknown). New Bedford, MA, and Syracuse, NY, governments also hit by ransomware (unknown).

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Data breaches Ransomware Personal data Government 111

The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

based supplier of identity access management (IAM) systems, which recently announced a partnership with Omada, a Copenhagen-based provider of identity governance administration (IGA) solutions. Governance and attestation quickly became a very big deal. Compliance became a huge driver for governance and attestation,” Curcio said. “It

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Access Government Authentication Data breaches 117

Data Protection Report

NOVEMBER 3, 2017

While these Mirai-based attacks were successful in creating extensive outages, the method for gaining control over the IoT devices was relatively straightforward—it relied on using weak or default passwords on these devices. DDoS Mitigation.

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Data Protection Report

AUGUST 11, 2022

On July 29, 2022, the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) announced a “pre-proposed outreach” of material proposed changes to almost every section of its cybersecurity regulations, and would affect each entity covered by the current regulations of 23 NYCRR Part 500. Governance. The Proposed Regulation Changes.

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Cybersecurity Risk Passwords Compliance 57

IT Governance

MARCH 11, 2024

According to a listing on a popular hacking forum, the database includes customers’ names, email addresses, hashed passwords, and more. Subscribe now The post The Week in Cyber Security and Data Privacy: 4 – 10 March 2024 appeared first on IT Governance UK Blog. The claim is yet to be verified. Data breached: 36 million records.

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Data Privacy Privacy Security Data breaches 87

Data Matters

APRIL 23, 2018

Increasingly, thought leaders, professional organizations, and government agencies are beginning to provide answers. Creating an enterprise-wide governance structure. Creating an Enterprise-Wide Governance Structure. Aligning cyber risk with corporate strategy.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 1, 2019

In 2015, penetration tester Oliver Münchow was asked by a Swiss bank to come up with a better way to test and educate bank employees so that passwords never left the network perimeter. Customers in financial services, energy, government, healthcare and manufacturing sectors are using its testing and training modules.

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Phishing Financial Services Manufacturing Education 136

IT Governance

JANUARY 16, 2024

GB database includes names, email addresses, phone numbers and passwords. GB Rebekah Children’s Services Source (New) Non-profit USA Yes 2,805 Butte School District Source 1 ; source 2 (Update) Education USA Yes 2,658 Dignity Health Nevada St. Data breached: >7,000,000 records. Vauxhall Motors database with 5.5

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Data Privacy Privacy Manufacturing Retail 52

The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 29, 2019

With DevOps and API advances steamrolling forward, no one has thought to establish the practice of requiring passwords to authenticate users at the API level. Long-run damage Data Theorem has won customers from the financial services and technology sectors that are routinely creating dozens of new APIs per day.

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Digital transformation Data breaches Cloud Mining 104

IT Governance

JANUARY 23, 2024

The leaked information allegedly includes customers’ names, dates of birth, email addresses, passwords and phone numbers. Australian government sets out risk-based system to respond to AI The Australian government has launched its plan to respond to the rise in AI, using a risk-based system to impose proportionate controls on its use.

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Data Privacy Privacy Manufacturing Retail 52

Data Matters

MAY 17, 2022

Attorney General described a recent takedown of a Russian government-sponsored botnet called Cyclops Blink before it was weaponized and caused damage. and foreign government agencies. government reported a significant rise in hacks perpetrated against private companies by nation-state-sponsored threat actors.

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Cybersecurity Government Authentication Ransomware 97

eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 13, 2021

Hailing from Portland, Oregon, Exterro launched in 2004 and specialized in workflow-driven software and governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) solutions. For the time being, increasing regulation and scrutiny of sensitive data make banking, financial services, and insurance (BFSI) the fastest-growing segment of the DFS market.

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e-Discovery Computer and Electronics Marketing Compliance 135

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

Israeli man sentenced to 80 months in prison for providing hacker-for-hire services Russian APT Gamaredon uses USB worm LitterDrifter against Ukraine The board of directors of OpenAI fired Sam Altman Medusa ransomware gang claims the hack of Toyota Financial Services CISA adds Sophos Web Appliance bug to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog (..)

Security 88

Security Data breaches Ransomware Financial Services 88

eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 11, 2022

Open Raven analyzes data at rest, classifies inventory, and automates data governance as these become critical capabilities for the hybrid infrastructure’s security posture. Open Raven is committed to data security visibility and compliance for the cloud and brings much cybersecurity industry experience to the table. Perimeter 81.

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Cybersecurity Cloud Compliance Analytics 142

IT Governance

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

PA: Penelec customers must reset passwords after security breach (databreaches.net) (0). Nevada Restaurant Services, Inc. SC: Dorchester County Government Notice of February Security Incident (databreaches.net) (0). Bridgeport city government hacked, residents put on notice | 104.5 Internal error and malicious insiders.

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Data breaches Ransomware Financial Services Privacy 111

Reltio

MARCH 31, 2019

To ensure no wall between data, governance, and insight, she shares her mantras: invest intelligently, source strategically, and collaborate. If you missed this event, check out the video presentations here to get the latest buzz in the data management industry (Login: dd19@reltio.com | Password: berightfaster).

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MDM Digital transformation Analytics Cloud 40

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Hacktivists hacked an Irish water utility and interrupted the water supply 5Ghoul flaws impact hundreds of 5G devices with Qualcomm, MediaTek chips Norton Healthcare disclosed a data breach after a ransomware attack Bypassing major EDRs using Pool Party process injection techniques Founder of Bitzlato exchange has pleaded for unlicensed money transmitting (..)

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