Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

The data collected unearthed a total of 1771 ransomware claims, with 55 recorded incidents in Italy. The months of May, June, July, and August each presented unique challenges in the realm of cybersecurity.

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Ransomware Data collection Hacking Cybersecurity 111

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 30, 2023

“The Chief Information Officer of Canada determined that WeChat and Kaspersky suite of applications present an unacceptable level of risk to privacy and security. On a mobile device, the WeChat and Kaspersky applications data collection methods provide considerable access to the device’s contents.”

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Mobile Government Data collection Antivirus 123

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 31, 2023

Google has yet to respond to a request for comment on the settlement.

Data collection 126

Data collection Advertising Hacking Technology 126

CyberSecurity Insiders

AUGUST 26, 2021

Factually speaking, an Information Commissioner plays a vital role in regurgitating data flow between companies and their customers, respectively. It helps in protecting the rights of citizens and offers a plan to companies on what to do and what not to do when it comes to data collection and its security.

Information Security 112

Information Security Data privacy Data collection Media 112

Schneier on Security

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

We present the first large-scale measurement study of geodifferences in the mobile app ecosystem. We design a semi-automatic, parallel measurement testbed that we use to collect 5,684 popular apps from Google Play in 26 countries.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Under Christmas tree you can find great gifts such as significant improvements of user interface (panel), modal windows on loading and expansion of data collection objects. Presently, Meduza password stealer supports Windows Server 2012/2016/2019/2022 and Windows 10/11.

Password Management 130

Password Management Cryptocurrency Passwords Authentication 130

Schneier on Security

JANUARY 21, 2022

However, as the app collects a range of highly sensitive medical information, it is unclear with whom or which organization(s) it shares this information. MY2022 includes features that allow users to report “politically sensitive” content.

Surveillance 329

Surveillance Encryption Wireless Government 329

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

The experts added that many of these customizations have occurred independently and new functionality is not present in sample clusters associated with other threat actors. ” continues the report.

Malware 109

Malware Data collection Architecture Hacking 109

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

A team of researchers at Temple University in Philadelphia has presented a project named CIRWA (repository of critical infrastructure ransomware attacks) that aims at tracking ransomware attacks on critical infrastructure worldwide. Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->.

Ransomware 115

Ransomware Advertising Data collection Healthcare 115

eSecurity Planet

JUNE 8, 2022

Once you are ready to install the collector role, first log into the InsightIDR portal : From the menu on the left side of the screen, click Data Collection. Once the collector installation is complete, head back to the InsightIDR portal, and from the menu on the left side of the screen, click Data Collection again.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 8, 2020

In addition to a meticulous evaluation of individual work performance, the data collected in this way were used, among other things, to obtain a profile of the employees for measures and decisions in the employment relationship. A $42 million fine is significant. And that was intentional.

Data collection 90

Data collection Data privacy Retail Education 90

Webroot

JUNE 25, 2021

Security experts warn that while the internet of things (IoT) isn’t inherently a bad thing, it does present concerns that must be considered. For others, home networks are simply hosting more devices as smart doorbells, thermostats and refrigerators now connect to the internet. Many devices come pre-configured with inherently poor security.

IoT 91

IoT Internet Internet Data collection 91

Centraleyes

APRIL 18, 2024

Evidence in auditing transforms the abstract notion of security into a tangible reality that can be confidently presented to the world. Organizations typically present documentation such as risk registers, information security policy documents, access control logs, and incident response plans to provide evidence.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 18, 2021

It also empowers business owners to easily see, understand and act on contextual intelligence using scoring frameworks proven to stop insider threats, prevent data loss, maximize software investments and protect the workforce, wherever they may be. Noise can overwhelm and mask true threats and is a distraction for scarce security resources.

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Risk Social Engineering Surveillance Data collection 134

SecureWorld News

JUNE 15, 2023

Verizon has released its 2023 Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR), the 16th annual publication providing an analysis of real-world data breaches and security incidents. Ransomware occupied its fair share of space in Verizon's report, making the top of the list for top action types present in breaches.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

The notices were "meaningless," he said, as most people ignore them, were written in a vague and legalistic language that very few people understand, and "fail to present meaningful opportunities for individual choice."

Data collection 95

Data collection Insurance Technology Risk 95

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 10, 2020

Go versions of the backdoor were used since 2018 , they initially start collecting info on the compromised system, and then sends it to the command and control server. The malware connects to the C2 through HTTP POST requests. The malware also attempts to download and execute a payload from the C2 it.

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Malware Phishing Government Data collection 109

Security Affairs

JUNE 19, 2021

“The name of the VPN server vendor was redacted in documents presented to South Korean press today at a KAERI press conference.” ” The South Korean authorities did not reveal which VPN vendor was targeted by the threat actors. ” reported The Record.

Hacking 140

Hacking VPN Internet Internet 140

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

This was a one-time data collection, done for security purposes (to analyze whether a user had recently encountered adware or other threats, and thus to improve the product & service).” ” reads the official reply published by the company. states the Guardian app research team. “In

Adware 81

Adware Data collection Advertising Antivirus 81

Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 8, 2021

Mozilla is trying a novel experiment into striking a balance between ad revenue generation and privacy protection by implementing a new way to deliver ads in its Firefox web browser—presenting them as “suggestions” whenever users type into the dual-use search and URL address bar.

Advertising 70

Advertising Data collection VPN 70

Security Affairs

MAY 11, 2019

The extent of the flaw is wide, according to data collected by Krstic during the study, the vulnerabilities could impact up to 10 million people and 30,000 doors at 200 facilities. Krstic presented the findings of his study at SecurityWeek’s ICS Cyber Security Conference held in Singapore.

Hacking 92

Hacking Advertising Surveillance Data collection 92

CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 28, 2021

The upcoming holiday season presents a unique cybersecurity threat for businesses in addition to individual consumers. This increased traffic presents an opportunity for hackers and fraudsters to slip under the radar and execute devastating cyberattacks. Data privacy.

Cybersecurity 134

Cybersecurity Data privacy Small Business Threat Detection 134

CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

The upcoming holiday season presents a unique cybersecurity threat for businesses in addition to individual consumers. This increased traffic presents an opportunity for hackers and fraudsters to slip under the radar and execute devastating cyberattacks. Data privacy.

Cybersecurity 122

Cybersecurity Data privacy Small Business Threat Detection 122

Cisco Security

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Managing security control configurations for on-premises, cloud, hybrid and multicloud environments quickly becomes complex, expensive, and burdensome, And the oldest cyber security challenge is still present in the middle of this cloud transformation journey: How to better secure applications and data without compromising agility?

Firewall 108

Firewall Data collection Architecture Cyber threats 108

Identity IQ

JANUARY 24, 2024

How to Help Protect Your Digital Footprint IdentityIQ Every click, search, and interaction online contributes to your digital footprint – an intricate trail of data that encapsulates your digital identity. While the digital landscape offers unprecedented convenience and connectivity, it also presents many risks.

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Identity Theft Education Media Accountability 52

Security Affairs

JANUARY 21, 2021

Microsoft experts analyzed forensic data across the entire environment of impacted organizations to discover how the attackers made lateral movements and how long they remaining within their target networks. The experts conducted a deep analysis of data collected by Microsoft 365 Defender data and Microsoft Defender telemetry.

Data collection 116

Data collection Malware Firewall Hacking 116

Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 6, 2022

There are many ways that data collection, and data availability, make less sense as the years pass by. The VIN (or chassis number) is a unique marker on all vehicles put to use after 1981, originally designed to present you with an easy way to browse a vehicle’s history.

Manufacturing 93

Manufacturing Wireless Risk Data collection 93

Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 20, 2021

According to data collected by Semrush, an online visibility management platform, Omegle has enjoyed a global growth of 65 million visits from January 2020 to January 2021—a staggering 91 percent growth. Just like TikTok, Omegle’s popularity has exploded during the pandemic. “I’m absolutely appalled.

Media 110

Media Internet Internet Data collection 110

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MAY 23, 2022

These systems are connected to and managed from the cloud to fine-tune performance, provide data analytics, and ensure the integrity of critical infrastructure across all sectors. Attacking OT systems presents a major threat not only to business disruption, but also to national economy and security.

Healthcare 126

Healthcare Ransomware Authentication Threat Reports 126

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 2, 2019

“But accessing the phone from Siri Shortcuts also presents some potential security risks that were discovered by X-Force IRIS and reported to Apple’s security team.” The shortcuts can be presented by developers on the lock screen or in ‘search’ field, based on time, location and context. ” continues the analysis.

Social Engineering 90

Social Engineering Advertising Hacking Data collection 90

Centraleyes

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Navigating the SOC 2 Audit Welcome to SOC 2 compliance , a crucial certification for safeguarding data security and trustworthiness in today’s digital landscape. This comprehensive guide, presented by Centraleyes, will walk you through the intricacies of SOC 2 certification, from understanding the audit process to achieving compliance.

Risk 52

Risk Data collection Backups Accountability 52

Centraleyes

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Automate data collection processes to reduce reliance on manual intervention. Present warnings and mitigation plans to the board for final approval. Ensure that reports not only present data but also offer insights into the implications of the observed indicators.

Risk 52

Risk Marketing Manufacturing Data collection 52

Troy Hunt

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

Back to the bit about risks impacting data collected by IoT devices and back again to CloudPets, Context Security's piece aligned with my own story about kids' CloudPets messages being left exposed to the internet. What downside does it present? What upside does it bring you? How likely is that to happen?

IoT 358

IoT Firmware Risk Manufacturing 358

The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 14, 2019

What’s more, early EDR solutions were only as good as the type and quantity of data collected, and the quality of the underlying analytics. Weaker solutions tended to churn out a high number of false positives, which, in turn, exacerbated the security analyst talent shortage.

Antivirus 147

Antivirus Digital transformation Firmware Software 147

Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Even so, it seems more varied types of ad presentations were required to lower the risk of turning people away from streaming or watching altogether. Viewers complain about what they feel are too many ads in a short space of time , and streamers worry that ads can end up making your channel annoying or even reducing subscriber count.

Technology 86

Technology Advertising Marketing Retail 86

SecureWorld News

JUNE 16, 2023

The EU is attempting to provide guardrails on a technology that is still not well understood but does present a lot of concerns from a legal perspective," said Jordan Fischer, cyber attorney and partner at Constangy, who recently moderated a panel discussion on "The Future of Privacy and Cyber: AI, Quantum and Mind Readers" at SecureWorld Chicago.

Artificial Intelligence 90

Artificial Intelligence Technology CISO Government 90

Herjavec Group

JANUARY 22, 2021

January 28 th is Data Privacy Day, an international effort to empower individuals and encourage businesses to respect privacy, safeguard data, and enable trust.

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