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In a shift toward transparency, the National Security Agency announced a bug that could have left over 900 million PCs vulnerable to attack. Security Security / Cyberattacks and Hacks MORE
Apple is rolling out a new update to its iOS operating system that addresses the location privacy issue on iPhone 11 devices that was first detailed here last month. Beta versions of iOS 13.3.1 MORE
Geez time flies. It's just a tad under 4 years ago that I wrote about teaching kids to code with code.org which is an amazing resource for young ones to start learning programming basics. MORE
Cyberattacks are becoming more prevalent, and their effects are becoming more disastrous. To help mitigate the risk of financial losses, more companies are turning to cyber insurance. Related: Bots attack business logic Cyber insurance, like other forms of business insurance, is a way for companies to transfer some of numerous potential liability hits associated specifically with IT infrastructure and IT activities. MORE
Alright, let me get this off my chest first - I've totally lost it with these bloody Instamics. I've had heaps of dramas in the past with recordings being lost and the first time I do a 3-person weekly update only 2 of them recorded (mine being the exception). MORE
The US-based children’s clothing maker Hanna Andersson has disclosed a data breach that affected its customers. The US-based children’s clothing maker and online retailer Hanna Andersson discloses a data breach, attackers planted an e-skimmer on its e-commerce platform. MORE
The City of Potsdam suffered a major cyberattack that took down its servers earlier this week, but emergency services were not impacted. MORE
The Indonesian National Police and the Interpol announced the arrest of three Indonesian hackers who carried out Magecart attacks. MORE
Security Experts Recommend Holdouts Review Their IT Strategy and Cloud Options Microsoft has ceased offering free security updates for its Windows 7 operating system, as well as Windows Server 2008 and 2008 R2. MORE
Microsoft today released updates to plug 50 security holes in various flavors of Windows and related software. The patch batch includes a fix for a flaw in Windows 10 and server equivalents of this operating system that prompted an unprecedented public warning from the U.S. National Security Agency. MORE
Late last year saw the re-emergence of a nasty phishing tactic that allows the attacker to gain full access to a user’s data stored in the cloud without actually stealing the account password. MORE
As tensions escalate between the U.S. and Iran it’s vital not to lose sight of how we arrived at this point. Related: We’re in the golden age of cyber spying Mainstream news outlets are hyper focused on the events of the past six days. A Dec. MORE
Organizations are actively working to prevent data breaches by encrypting their sensitive information. Encryption isn’t a foolproof security measure, however. MORE
The NIST released version 1.0 of Privacy Framework, it is a tool designed to help organizations to manage privacy risks. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has published the release version 1.0 of its privacy framework. MORE
Wiper Malware, Bank Disruptions Feature in Iran's Asymmetric Hacking Playbook Launching online attacks remains a potent tool in the Iranian government's geopolitical playbook. Security experts are urging U.S. MORE
Mitsubishi Electric disclosed a security breach that might have exposed personal and confidential corporate information. Mitsubishi Electric disclosed a security breach that might have exposed personal and confidential corporate data. MORE
Criminals Increasingly Leak Stolen Data to Force Bitcoin Payoff As if ransomware wasn't already bad enough, more gangs are now exfiltrating data from victims before leaving systems crypto-locked. MORE
234 Organizations in the throes of cleaning up after a ransomware outbreak typically will change passwords for all user accounts that have access to any email systems, servers and desktop workstations within their network. MORE
The security risks inherent in Chinese-made 5G networking equipment are easy to understand. Because the companies that make the equipment are subservient to the Chinese government, they could be forced to include backdoors in the hardware or software to give Beijing remote access. MORE
Anyone searching for a primer on how to spot clever phishing links need look no further than those targeting customers of Apple , whose brand by many measures remains among the most-targeted. MORE
But Electric Sector, Driven by Regulators, Has Been Adapting, Experts Say Hackers have been increasingly probing the North American power grid for weaknesses, but the industry - driven in part by regulators - is increasingly able to identify and repel attackers, industrial cybersecurity experts say MORE
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Report Says Group Tied to Iran Could Be Involved Hackers who may have ties to Iran have recently turned their attention to the European energy sector, using open source tools to target one firm's network as part of an cyberespionage operation, according to the security firm Recorded Future MORE
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It's a list of easy-to-guess passwords for IoT devices on the Internet as recently as last October and November. MORE
Understanding the data governance trends for the year ahead will give business leaders and data professionals a competitive edge … Happy New Year! Regulatory compliance and data breaches have driven the data governance narrative during the past few years. MORE
Enterprises are trying to manage data chaos. They might have 300 applications, with 50 different databases and a different schema for each one. MORE
In the physical world, paper clips are an important source of context, as their use suggests that the pieces of paper they clip together are somehow related. But what is their digital equivalent? And what does this mean in terms of identifying how many documents those pieces of paper represent, the relative importance of the […]. The post Speaking of: The Paper Clip’s Digital Equivalent appeared first on Holly Group. governance metadata infogov information management MORE
If you’re running a business online, few things can be as disruptive or destructive to your brand as someone stealing your company’s domain name and doing whatever they wish with it. MORE
Krebs on Security
JANUARY 7, 2020
Late last year saw the re-emergence of a nasty phishing tactic that allows the attacker to gain full access to a user’s data stored in the cloud without actually stealing the account password.
Data Breach Today
JANUARY 16, 2020
Criminals Increasingly Leak Stolen Data to Force Bitcoin Payoff As if ransomware wasn't already bad enough, more gangs are now exfiltrating data from victims before leaving systems crypto-locked.
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The Last Watchdog
JANUARY 3, 2020
As tensions escalate between the U.S. and Iran it’s vital not to lose sight of how we arrived at this point. Related: We’re in the golden age of cyber spying Mainstream news outlets are hyper focused on the events of the past six days. A Dec.
Schneier on Security
JANUARY 22, 2020
It's a list of easy-to-guess passwords for IoT devices on the Internet as recently as last October and November.
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Security Affairs
JANUARY 21, 2020
The US-based children’s clothing maker Hanna Andersson has disclosed a data breach that affected its customers. The US-based children’s clothing maker and online retailer Hanna Andersson discloses a data breach, attackers planted an e-skimmer on its e-commerce platform.
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Krebs on Security
JANUARY 14, 2020
Microsoft today released updates to plug 50 security holes in various flavors of Windows and related software. The patch batch includes a fix for a flaw in Windows 10 and server equivalents of this operating system that prompted an unprecedented public warning from the U.S. National Security Agency.
Data Breach Today
JANUARY 24, 2020
Report Says Group Tied to Iran Could Be Involved Hackers who may have ties to Iran have recently turned their attention to the European energy sector, using open source tools to target one firm's network as part of an cyberespionage operation, according to the security firm Recorded Future
The Last Watchdog
JANUARY 20, 2020
Cyberattacks are becoming more prevalent, and their effects are becoming more disastrous. To help mitigate the risk of financial losses, more companies are turning to cyber insurance. Related: Bots attack business logic Cyber insurance, like other forms of business insurance, is a way for companies to transfer some of numerous potential liability hits associated specifically with IT infrastructure and IT activities.
Imagine a world in which every country shared a vision and a common set of principles to protect and regulate the use of personal data. It would make international business far simpler, provide citizens in every country with the same privacy rights.
Security Affairs
JANUARY 26, 2020
The Indonesian National Police and the Interpol announced the arrest of three Indonesian hackers who carried out Magecart attacks.
WIRED Threat Level
JANUARY 25, 2020
Since the advent of the clock—even during the peak years of the Cold War—the minute hand has never advanced past the 11:58 mark. Security Security / Security News
Krebs on Security
JANUARY 24, 2020
If you’re running a business online, few things can be as disruptive or destructive to your brand as someone stealing your company’s domain name and doing whatever they wish with it.
Data Breach Today
JANUARY 14, 2020
Security Experts Recommend Holdouts Review Their IT Strategy and Cloud Options Microsoft has ceased offering free security updates for its Windows 7 operating system, as well as Windows Server 2008 and 2008 R2.
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Troy Hunt
JANUARY 24, 2020
Alright, let me get this off my chest first - I've totally lost it with these bloody Instamics. I've had heaps of dramas in the past with recordings being lost and the first time I do a 3-person weekly update only 2 of them recorded (mine being the exception).
erwin
JANUARY 3, 2020
Understanding the data governance trends for the year ahead will give business leaders and data professionals a competitive edge … Happy New Year! Regulatory compliance and data breaches have driven the data governance narrative during the past few years.
Security Affairs
JANUARY 26, 2020
The City of Potsdam suffered a major cyberattack that took down its servers earlier this week, but emergency services were not impacted.
WIRED Threat Level
JANUARY 14, 2020
In a shift toward transparency, the National Security Agency announced a bug that could have left over 900 million PCs vulnerable to attack. Security Security / Cyberattacks and Hacks
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Krebs on Security
JANUARY 6, 2020
Organizations in the throes of cleaning up after a ransomware outbreak typically will change passwords for all user accounts that have access to any email systems, servers and desktop workstations within their network.
Data Breach Today
JANUARY 6, 2020
Wiper Malware, Bank Disruptions Feature in Iran's Asymmetric Hacking Playbook Launching online attacks remains a potent tool in the Iranian government's geopolitical playbook. Security experts are urging U.S.
Schneier on Security
JANUARY 24, 2020
Following on from last week's post , here's more information on sequencing the DNA of the giant squid. As usual, you can also use this squid post to talk about the security stories in the news that I haven't covered. Read my blog posting guidelines here. squid
erwin
JANUARY 9, 2020
Enterprises are trying to manage data chaos. They might have 300 applications, with 50 different databases and a different schema for each one.
Security Affairs
JANUARY 20, 2020
The NIST released version 1.0 of Privacy Framework, it is a tool designed to help organizations to manage privacy risks. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has published the release version 1.0 of its privacy framework.
Thales eSecurity
JANUARY 22, 2020
Organizations are actively working to prevent data breaches by encrypting their sensitive information. Encryption isn’t a foolproof security measure, however.
Krebs on Security
JANUARY 22, 2020
Apple is rolling out a new update to its iOS operating system that addresses the location privacy issue on iPhone 11 devices that was first detailed here last month. Beta versions of iOS 13.3.1
Data Breach Today
JANUARY 10, 2020
But Electric Sector, Driven by Regulators, Has Been Adapting, Experts Say Hackers have been increasingly probing the North American power grid for weaknesses, but the industry - driven in part by regulators - is increasingly able to identify and repel attackers, industrial cybersecurity experts say
Schneier on Security
JANUARY 14, 2020
The security risks inherent in Chinese-made 5G networking equipment are easy to understand. Because the companies that make the equipment are subservient to the Chinese government, they could be forced to include backdoors in the hardware or software to give Beijing remote access.
WIRED Threat Level
JANUARY 22, 2020
A UN report links the attack on Jeff Bezos' iPhone X directly to Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Security Security / Cyberattacks and Hacks
Security Affairs
JANUARY 20, 2020
Mitsubishi Electric disclosed a security breach that might have exposed personal and confidential corporate information. Mitsubishi Electric disclosed a security breach that might have exposed personal and confidential corporate data.
Weissman's World
JANUARY 14, 2020
In the physical world, paper clips are an important source of context, as their use suggests that the pieces of paper they clip together are somehow related. But what is their digital equivalent? And what does this mean in terms of identifying how many documents those pieces of paper represent, the relative importance of the […]. The post Speaking of: The Paper Clip’s Digital Equivalent appeared first on Holly Group. governance metadata infogov information management
Krebs on Security
JANUARY 13, 2020
Anyone searching for a primer on how to spot clever phishing links need look no further than those targeting customers of Apple , whose brand by many measures remains among the most-targeted.
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