Schneier on Security

OCTOBER 13, 2020

One of the things we learned from the Snowden documents is that the NSA conducts “about” searches. An about search would something like “show me anyone that has used this particular name in a communications,” or “show me anyone who was at this particular location within this time frame.”

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 8, 2024

She noted that most board members are non-technical, especially when it comes to the intricate nuances of cybersecurity, and that their decision-making is primarily driven by concerns about revenue and costs. Acohido is dedicated to fostering public awareness about how to make the Internet as private and secure as it ought to be.

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Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

But increasingly, phishers are turning to a hybrid form of smishing — blasting out linkless text messages about suspicious bank transfers as a pretext for immediately calling and scamming anyone who responds via text. “What was different about this was it was all very smooth.

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Troy Hunt

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

That was 2 and a half years ago, so why is DigiCert still pimping the message about the green bar with the company name? At this stage we know nothing about site identity, so let's drill down further: Ah, now we know the cert has been issued to DigiCert Inc. The ones that account for about three quarters of all e-commerce sales?

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Anton on Security

MAY 19, 2022

In this post, we will share our views on a foundational framework for thinking about threat detection in public cloud computing. Detecting threats inside compute instances such as virtual machines (VM) using agents seems to be about the past. This is written jointly with Tim Peacock and will eventually appear on the GCP blog.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Imagine this: you're swiping through a dating app, hoping to find the yin to your yang, only to find yourself entangled in a web of deception. The post A Valentine’s warning about heartbreak hackers appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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We Live Security

MARCH 24, 2023

lawmakers, it’s time for us all to think about the wealth of personal information that TikTok and other social media giants collect about us The post What TikTok knows about you – and what you should know about TikTok appeared first on WeLiveSecurity As TikTok CEO attempts to placate U.S.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Debunking Myths about Linux Kernel Patching The kernel is the heart of the Linux operating system that powers a majority of computing devices around the globe. As […] The post Debunking Myths About Linux Kernel Patching appeared first on TuxCare. Live patching eliminates the need to reboot the system.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Nayyar in a discussion about the wider implications of this deal. Next-gen SIEM came about to address the shortcomings of legacy SIEMs when it comes to things like ineffective data ingestion, a flood of unprioritized alerts from security control products, and weak threat detections. Last Watchdog engaged Gurucul CEO Saryu K.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 30, 2024

The post What You Need to Know About the XZ Utils Backdoor appeared first on Security Boulevard. Understand how to respond to the announcement of the XZ Utils backdoor.

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SecureBlitz

APRIL 9, 2024

Learn everything you must know about Internet speed in this post. We […] The post Everything You Must Know About Internet Speed appeared first on SecureBlitz Cybersecurity. Do you have a sloppy internet connection at home or work? Ever wondered what exactly is the reason behind it?

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 28, 2024

On June 9, 2016, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg complained about the lack of analytics about competitor Snapchat. Whenever someone asks a question about Snapchat, the answer is usually that because their traffic is encrypted we have no analytics about them. Perhaps we need to do panels or write custom software.

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Kali Linux

MARCH 28, 2024

As of 5:00 pm ET on March 29, 2024 the following information is accurate. Should there be updates to this situation, they will be edited onto this blog post. The xz-utils package , starting from versions 5.6.0 was found to contain a backdoor (CVE-2024-3094).

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 7, 2024

According to a recent poll by the US Chamber of Commerce , 60% of small businesses are concerned about cybersecurity threats, and 58% are concerned about a supply chain breakdown.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

The post About 13,000 Wyze Customers Affected by Camera Glitch appeared first on Security Boulevard. Users of Wyze’s home security cameras over the past several days have reported glitches with the internet-connected devices, from losing camera coverage for hours to being able to see images and video from other people’s cameras.

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Heimadal Security

MARCH 7, 2024

A new milestone in phishing Why is […] The post There’s Something Phishy About Generative AI appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog. In this article, we are going to explore the latest phishing techniques that capitalize on GenAI.

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Bleeping Computer

MARCH 21, 2024

Learn from Blink Ops about how organizations can limit their ransomware risk. [.] Recent ransomware attacks have shared valuable lessons on how to limit risk to your own networks.

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Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

It would be easy to think that Gen Z doesn’t care about privacy. They worry less about ad tracking, do little to stem the flow of their private information online, and, as Malwarebytes recently uncovered , monitor one another’s lives far more than other generations. But it isn’t that Gen Z, wholesale, doesn’t care about privacy.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 25, 2024

Although artificial intelligence (AI) has been with us for some time, the technology seems to be everywhere these days, as vendors and end users get more vocal about its benefits. In some areas, it’s no longer about even carving out competitive differentiation, but merely delivering what is expected by customers and employees.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

The post US Offers $10 Million Reward for Info About Hive Ransomware Leaders appeared first on Security Boulevard. government appears eager to finish off what’s left of the notorious Hive ransomware group, offering a $10 million reward for information that leads to the identification and location of any of the leaders of the gang.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

The post FTC Warns AI Companies About Changing Policies to Leverage User Data appeared first on Security Boulevard. Surreptitiously amending terms of service without notifying customers is not unusual in the business world and AI companies’.

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Tech Republic Security

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

The post What Twitter outage says about (over) zealous downsizing appeared first on TechRepublic. The outage message that Twitter users got last week could be read as a warning for big tech firms looking to slash their IT workforce.

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Penetration Testing

DECEMBER 6, 2023

PipeViewer is a GUI tool that allows users to view details about Windows-named pipes and their permissions. It is designed... The post PipeViewer: shows detailed information about named pipes in Windows appeared first on Penetration Testing.

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Tech Republic Security

AUGUST 11, 2022

The post 85% of Android users are concerned about privacy appeared first on TechRepublic. Google’s security guidelines also drew the majority of this year’s requests in apps, according to Kaspersky’s Privacy Checker website.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 7, 2023

The post Concerned About Business Email Compromise? Understanding the scope and impact of BEC is critical for any business that wants to protect itself from this insidious threat. 4 Technologies That Can Help appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Tech Republic Security

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

The post Top 5 things to know about consent phishing appeared first on TechRepublic. Just when you thought you knew what phishing perils to watch out for, along comes a new spin: consent phishing. Here’s a look at this latest cybersecurity threat.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 9, 2022

There is no doubt that you heard about and seen the latest OpenAI’s brilliant called ChatGPT. The post What ChatGPT know about API Security? The post What ChatGPT know about API Security? The post What ChatGPT know about API Security? appeared first on Wallarm. appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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IT Security Guru

MARCH 14, 2024

Further, although the hacker appears to have to use a tactic known as credential stuffing to access 23andMe’s customer accounts, it does pose wider questions to organisations, IT managers and security experts about the security measures that are used more generally to keep organisational and consumer data safe from threat actors?

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Tech Republic Security

AUGUST 18, 2023

About 2,000 Citrix NetScalers were compromised in automated massive attack campaigns. Find out more about the threat actors and how to protect from them.

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Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Database provider MongoDB has posted a security notice about a security incident in which attackers obtained unauthorized access to some of its corporate systems. In emails sent to MongoDB customers, MongoDB advises users to be alert about phishing and social engineering attacks that might use the leaked customer metadata to gain credibility.

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Identity IQ

MARCH 18, 2024

How Oversharing Content About Your Kids (“Sharenting”) Can Lead to Identity Theft IdentityIQ Snapping a photo of your kids and sharing it on social media may seem like a harmless act. But posting photos, videos, and other information about your child online leaves them vulnerable to identity theft. What Is Sharenting?

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Tech Republic Security

JULY 8, 2021

Tom Merritt lists the top five more things about ransomware you need to know. Ransomware attacks are getting bigger and harder to defend against.

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We Live Security

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Discover six games that will provide valuable knowledge while turning learning about digital security into an enjoyable and rewarding adventure

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

A zero-click exploit means that a user is not required to click anything or take any […] The post What You Need to Know About the libwebp Exploit appeared first on OX Security. The post What You Need to Know About the libwebp Exploit appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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