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Navigating the Complexities of Data Privacy: Balancing Innovation and Protection

Security Boulevard

MARCH 27, 2024

As the digital landscape expands exponentially, so do efforts to safeguard personal data, notably through regulations and other actions. The post Navigating the Complexities of Data Privacy: Balancing Innovation and Protection appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Data Privacy and Remote Work: Three Things Businesses Need to Know

Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a large-scale and abrupt shift in employee work habits from in-office to home-based work produced unforeseen dangers to data privacy in addition to logistical and cybersecurity issues for enterprises.

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SIM Swappers Try Bribing T-Mobile and Verizon Staff $300

Security Boulevard

APRIL 16, 2024

The post SIM Swappers Try Bribing T-Mobile and Verizon Staff $300 appeared first on Security Boulevard. Not OK: SMS 2FA — Widespread spam targets carrier employees, as scrotes try harder to evade two-factor authentication.

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Data Security – The Flip Side of Data Privacy

Security Boulevard

JULY 12, 2022

Living your life as part of a carefully scripted reality TV show, watched by millions of people, is nothing if not secure. But privacy—that’s another matter altogether. The post Data Security – The Flip Side of Data Privacy appeared first on Security Boulevard. In 1998, the movie was quite.

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How Generative AI Will Remake Cybersecurity

eSecurity Planet

MAY 30, 2023

This can help deal with the global shortage of security professionals. Cybersecurity practices must go beyond human intervention,” said Chris Pickard, Executive Vice President at global technology services firm CAI. Besides hallucinations, there are the nagging problems with the security guardrails for the LLMs themselves.

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Cybersecurity the Biggest Challenge for Smaller Organizations

Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

A survey identified cybersecurity as the biggest challenge small organizations face today, with 49% more concerned than they were six months ago. The post Cybersecurity the Biggest Challenge for Smaller Organizations appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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7 Ways to Make the Most of Cybersecurity Awareness Month

ZoneAlarm

OCTOBER 9, 2023

October is a month often associated with the spookiness of Halloween, but for the tech-savvy, it also marks Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Founded in 2004 by the National Cyber Security Alliance, this month is designated to shed light on the growing importance of cybersecurity.

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How to Write A Website Privacy Policy

Security Boulevard

APRIL 17, 2023

Data privacy attorneys are often called upon to draft a privacy policy for a company to link to their landing page. You know, the little link that says either “Privacy” or “Legal” that nobody clicks on and nobody reads—at least until there is a data breach or a misuse of data. Then, every comma, semicolon.

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ADPPA US Privacy Law: Coming Soon in Wake of Roe v. Wade Redo

Security Boulevard

JUNE 27, 2022

But the American Data Privacy and Protection Act wasn’t the only privacy related issue on Capitol Hill last week. The post ADPPA US Privacy Law: Coming Soon in Wake of Roe v. Wade Redo appeared first on Security Boulevard. We could soon have a federal GDPR.

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Tax Season is Upon Us, and So Are the Scammers

Security Boulevard

JANUARY 31, 2024

Researchers at cybersecurity company Proofpoint wrote in a report this week that the return of tax season reliably brought the threat group TA576 back into action. The post Tax Season is Upon Us, and So Are the Scammers appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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55% of Generative AI Inputs Include Sensitive Data: Menlo Security

Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

The rapid growth in the number of generative AI tools and platforms and their expanding adoption by organizations are giving legs to long-held concerns about security and privacy threats from the technology. A report released today by Menlo Security gives legs to those concerns.

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The Essential Guide to Radio Frequency Penetration Testing

Pen Test

OCTOBER 12, 2023

By illuminating the core essence of RF pentesting, this article aims to equip the readers with a profound comprehension of its operational intricacies within the broader spectrum of cybersecurity. These regulations necessitate thorough assessments of wireless systems to ensure compliance and mitigate the risk of data breaches.

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Hackers Exploit ConnectWise Bugs to Deploy LockBit Ransomware

Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

The information shows the merging of two of the more significant news stories in the cybersecurity. The post Hackers Exploit ConnectWise Bugs to Deploy LockBit Ransomware appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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2024 Digital Resolutions: Use Stronger Passwords

Security Boulevard

JANUARY 11, 2024

Nearly a quarter of participants highlighted cybersecurity as a priority for 2024, according to a study conducted by Kaspersky on New Year's digital resolutions. The post 2024 Digital Resolutions: Use Stronger Passwords appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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VirusTotal: Generative AI is Great at Detecting, Identifying Malware

Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Generative AI engines similar to OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Google’s Bard will become indispensable tools for enterprises and cybersecurity operations in detecting and analyzing malicious code in a real-world environment, according to researchers with crowdsourced threat intelligence platform VirusTotal.

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What Is a Vulnerability Assessment? Types, Steps & Benefits

eSecurity Planet

APRIL 20, 2023

Vulnerabilities that could potentially be used by attackers to obtain unauthorized network access, steal data, or harm a system or network are identified and analyzed using a variety of tools and technologies. Improve an organization’s overall security posture by identifying needed improvements.

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FCC: Phone Network Bugs Must Be Fixed — But are SS7/Diameter Beyond Repair?

Security Boulevard

APRIL 5, 2024

The post FCC: Phone Network Bugs Must Be Fixed — But are SS7/Diameter Beyond Repair? appeared first on Security Boulevard. Fast enough for government work: The Federal Communications Commission is finally minded to do something about decades-old vulnerabilities.

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7 Best Email Security Software & Tools in 2023

eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Despite all the advances in cybersecurity, email remains the starting point for the vast majority of cyberattacks, as phishing, malware and social engineering remain effective attack techniques. That makes email security software a worthwhile investment for organizations of all sizes. user/month Coro edge: $11.99/user/month

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TikTok Ban — ByteDance Sues US to Kill Bill

Security Boulevard

MAY 8, 2024

The post TikTok Ban — ByteDance Sues US to Kill Bill appeared first on Security Boulevard. PAFACA SueTok: U.S. Courts “likely” to rule whether new law is constitutional—or even practical.

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South Korean iPhone Ban: MDM DMZ PDQ

Security Boulevard

APRIL 29, 2024

The post South Korean iPhone Ban: MDM DMZ PDQ appeared first on Security Boulevard. MDM Hindered: Android phones are still OK; this is Samsung’s home, after all.

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Massive Online Shopping Scam Racks Up 850,000 Victims

Security Boulevard

MAY 9, 2024

Chinese crooks are running a global network of more than 75,000 fake online shops to steal credit card data and process fraudulent payments. The post Massive Online Shopping Scam Racks Up 850,000 Victims appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Dropbox Hacked: eSignature Service Breached

Security Boulevard

MAY 2, 2024

The post Dropbox Hacked: eSignature Service Breached appeared first on Security Boulevard. Drop Dropbox? The company apologized as user details were leaked from its “Dropbox Sign” product.

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Ransomware Attacks are Up, but Profits are Down: Chainalysis

Security Boulevard

MAY 8, 2024

Organizations’ cyber-defenses are getting more resilient, decryptors that enable victims to regain control of their data, and law enforcement crackdowns on high-profile cybercrime.

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Here Comes the US GDPR: APRA, the American Privacy Rights Act

Security Boulevard

APRIL 8, 2024

Enter the lobbyists: A draft federal privacy act has Washington DC buzzing. The post Here Comes the US GDPR: APRA, the American Privacy Rights Act appeared first on Security Boulevard. But it’s just a bill—and it’s a long, long journey before it becomes a law.

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North Korea IT Worker Scam Brings Malware and Funds Nukes

Security Boulevard

MAY 17, 2024

The post North Korea IT Worker Scam Brings Malware and Funds Nukes appeared first on Security Boulevard. DPRK IT WFH: Justice Department says N. Korean hackers are getting remote IT jobs, posing as Americans.

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Revealed: Facebook’s “Incredibly Aggressive” Alleged Theft of Snapchat App Data

Security Boulevard

MARCH 27, 2024

The post Revealed: Facebook’s “Incredibly Aggressive” Alleged Theft of Snapchat App Data appeared first on Security Boulevard. Meta MITM IAAP SSL bump: Zuck ordered “Project Ghostbusters”—with criminal consequences, says class action lawsuit.

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XZ Utils-Like Takeover Attempt Targets the OpenJS Foundation

Security Boulevard

APRIL 17, 2024

The OpenJS Foundation, which oversees multiple JavaScript projects, thwarted a takeover attempt of at least one project that has echoes of the dangerous backdoor found in versions of the XZ Utils data compression library that failed only because a Microsoft engineer incidentally discovered it.

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Apple OTP FAIL: ‘MFA Bomb’ Warning — Locks Accounts, Wipes iPhones

Security Boulevard

MARCH 28, 2024

The post Apple OTP FAIL: ‘MFA Bomb’ Warning — Locks Accounts, Wipes iPhones appeared first on Security Boulevard. Rethink different: First, fatigue frightened users with multiple modal nighttime notifications. Next, call and pretend to be Apple support.

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How to Prevent Malware: 15 Best Practices for Malware Prevention

eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Secure Your Network Network security is a difficult thing for businesses — we offer a comprehensive guide to get you started there. Proper home router practices , such as enabling encryption settings and providing strong default admin passwords, will dramatically improve network security.

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Telegram Privacy Nightmare: Don’t Opt In to P2PL

Security Boulevard

MARCH 26, 2024

Scary SMS shenanigans: Avoid Telegram’s new “Peer-To-Peer Login” program if you value your privacy or your cellular service. The post Telegram Privacy Nightmare: Don’t Opt In to P2PL appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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PRC State Hacking: ‘Chinese Edward Snowden’ Spills I?Soon Secrets in Huge Dump of TTPs

Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

The post PRC State Hacking: ‘Chinese Edward Snowden’ Spills I‑Soon Secrets in Huge Dump of TTPs appeared first on Security Boulevard. Underpaid, overworked and angry: Whistleblower in hacker contractor firm for Chinese government blows lid off tactics, techniques and procedures.

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‘Total Bollocks’ — No, Your Toothbrush isn’t DDoS’ing

Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

The post ‘Total Bollocks’ — No, Your Toothbrush isn’t DDoS’ing appeared first on Security Boulevard. PR FAIL: Were 3 million toothbrushes hacked into a botnet? Or does a Fortinet spokeschild have egg on his face?

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Cheap Video Doorbell Cams: Tools of Stalkers and Thieves

Security Boulevard

MARCH 1, 2024

EKEN IoT FAIL: Amazon, Sears and Shein still sell security swerving stuff. The post Cheap Video Doorbell Cams: Tools of Stalkers and Thieves appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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US Will Fight Russian Disinformation — Hacks and Leaks and Deepfakes, Oh My!

Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

appeared first on Security Boulevard. Pay no attention to that man: State Dept. Global Engagement Centre chief James Rubin (pictured) follows the yellow brick road. The post US Will Fight Russian Disinformation — Hacks and Leaks and Deepfakes, Oh My!

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Malicious AdTech Spies on People as NatSec Targets

Security Boulevard

JANUARY 25, 2024

The post Malicious AdTech Spies on People as NatSec Targets appeared first on Security Boulevard. Targeted ads target targets: Patternz and Nuviad enable potentially hostile governments to track individuals by misusing ad bidding.

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Linux Vendors Squawk: PATCH NOW — CVSS 9.8 Bootkit Bug in shim.efi

Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Bootkit Bug in shim.efi appeared first on Security Boulevard. Snow joke: A Microsoft researcher found it—and it’s somehow Microsoft’s fault. The post Linux Vendors Squawk: PATCH NOW — CVSS 9.8

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LockBit Takedown by Brits — Time for ‘Operation Cronos’

Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

The post LockBit Takedown by Brits — Time for ‘Operation Cronos’ appeared first on Security Boulevard. RaaS nicked: 11-nation army led by UK eliminates ransomware-for-hire scrotes’ servers.

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Facebook’s New Privacy Nightmare: ‘Link History’

Security Boulevard

JANUARY 3, 2024

The post Facebook’s New Privacy Nightmare: ‘Link History’ appeared first on Security Boulevard. How stupid does he think we are? You’ll want to turn off this new app setting.

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China Cracks Apple Private Protocol — AirDrop Pwned

Security Boulevard

JANUARY 10, 2024

The post China Cracks Apple Private Protocol — AirDrop Pwned appeared first on Security Boulevard. AirDrop hashing is weaksauce: Chinese citizens using peer-to-peer wireless comms “must be identified.”

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Massive ‘New’ Leaked Credentials List: Naz.API Pwns Troy

Security Boulevard

JANUARY 18, 2024

The post Massive ‘New’ Leaked Credentials List: Naz.API Pwns Troy appeared first on Security Boulevard. Have I been pwned? Yes, you probably have. Stop reusing passwords, already. Here’s what else you should do.

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Google Whistles While OAuth Burns — ‘MultiLogin’ 0-Day is 70+ Days Old

Security Boulevard

JANUARY 2, 2024

The post Google Whistles While OAuth Burns — ‘MultiLogin’ 0-Day is 70+ Days Old appeared first on Security Boulevard. What a Mickey Mouse operation: Infostealer scrotes having a field day with unpatched vulnerability.

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FTC Warns AI Companies About Changing Policies to Leverage User Data

Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

The Federal Trade Commission is warning AI companies against secretly changing their security and privacy policies in hopes of leveraging the data they collect from customers to feed models they use to develop their products and services.

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Avast Hit With $16.5 Million Fine for Selling Customer Data

Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

million fine to settle a federal complaint accusing the antivirus vendor of collecting users’ browsing data over six years and selling it to advertising companies without their consent. Million Fine for Selling Customer Data appeared first on Security Boulevard. Avast Software will pay a $16.5 The post Avast Hit With $16.5

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Biden EO Will Keep China, Russia from Buying Americans’ Sensitive Data

Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

The Biden Administration wants to stop data brokers and other companies from selling sensitive personal data of American citizens to organizations in China, Russia, and other adversarial countries.

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Navigating the Complexities of Data Privacy: Balancing Innovation and Protection

Data Privacy and Remote Work: Three Things Businesses Need to Know

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SIM Swappers Try Bribing T-Mobile and Verizon Staff $300

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Data Security – The Flip Side of Data Privacy

How Generative AI Will Remake Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity the Biggest Challenge for Smaller Organizations

7 Ways to Make the Most of Cybersecurity Awareness Month

How to Write A Website Privacy Policy

ADPPA US Privacy Law: Coming Soon in Wake of Roe v. Wade Redo

Tax Season is Upon Us, and So Are the Scammers

55% of Generative AI Inputs Include Sensitive Data: Menlo Security

The Essential Guide to Radio Frequency Penetration Testing

Hackers Exploit ConnectWise Bugs to Deploy LockBit Ransomware

2024 Digital Resolutions: Use Stronger Passwords

VirusTotal: Generative AI is Great at Detecting, Identifying Malware

What Is a Vulnerability Assessment? Types, Steps & Benefits

FCC: Phone Network Bugs Must Be Fixed — But are SS7/Diameter Beyond Repair?

7 Best Email Security Software & Tools in 2023

TikTok Ban — ByteDance Sues US to Kill Bill

South Korean iPhone Ban: MDM DMZ PDQ

Massive Online Shopping Scam Racks Up 850,000 Victims

Dropbox Hacked: eSignature Service Breached

Ransomware Attacks are Up, but Profits are Down: Chainalysis

Here Comes the US GDPR: APRA, the American Privacy Rights Act

North Korea IT Worker Scam Brings Malware and Funds Nukes

Revealed: Facebook’s “Incredibly Aggressive” Alleged Theft of Snapchat App Data

XZ Utils-Like Takeover Attempt Targets the OpenJS Foundation

Apple OTP FAIL: ‘MFA Bomb’ Warning — Locks Accounts, Wipes iPhones

How to Prevent Malware: 15 Best Practices for Malware Prevention

Telegram Privacy Nightmare: Don’t Opt In to P2PL

PRC State Hacking: ‘Chinese Edward Snowden’ Spills I?Soon Secrets in Huge Dump of TTPs

‘Total Bollocks’ — No, Your Toothbrush isn’t DDoS’ing

Cheap Video Doorbell Cams: Tools of Stalkers and Thieves

US Will Fight Russian Disinformation — Hacks and Leaks and Deepfakes, Oh My!

Malicious AdTech Spies on People as NatSec Targets

Linux Vendors Squawk: PATCH NOW — CVSS 9.8 Bootkit Bug in shim.efi

LockBit Takedown by Brits — Time for ‘Operation Cronos’

Facebook’s New Privacy Nightmare: ‘Link History’

China Cracks Apple Private Protocol — AirDrop Pwned

Massive ‘New’ Leaked Credentials List: Naz.API Pwns Troy

Google Whistles While OAuth Burns — ‘MultiLogin’ 0-Day is 70+ Days Old

FTC Warns AI Companies About Changing Policies to Leverage User Data

Avast Hit With $16.5 Million Fine for Selling Customer Data

Biden EO Will Keep China, Russia from Buying Americans’ Sensitive Data

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