eSecurity Planet

MAY 30, 2023

Besides hallucinations, there are the nagging problems with the security guardrails for the LLMs themselves. There are the potential data privacy concerns arising due to the collection and storage of sensitive data by these models,” said Peter Burke, who is the Chief Product Officer at SonicWall.

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ZoneAlarm

APRIL 28, 2021

One you may be familiar with is the one found on your mobile device and the ones available at cafes, restaurants, hotels, airports, and other public places. Hotspots, for those who don’t know, are points of internet connection, allowing you to access them. Your phone, in this case, acts as a router.

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Pen Test

OCTOBER 12, 2023

The emergence of the Internet of Things (IoT), smart appliances, and an array of mobile devices has led to an unprecedented reliance on wireless communication (Raza et al., The increased integration of wireless technologies into our daily lives underscores the criticality of ensuring the security and integrity of these systems.

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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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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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Social Engineering Spyware Media Data privacy 123

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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Government Digital transformation Social Engineering Telecommunications 130

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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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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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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Data privacy Security Awareness Risk Mobile 133

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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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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Engineering Social Engineering Data privacy Software 119

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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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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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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Ransomware Cybercrime Data privacy Mobile 72

eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 29, 2023

This real-time filtration process ensures that only authorized and safe data reaches your network to protect your systems from any malicious or suspicious activities. The cloud, remote workforces and IoT and mobile devices have blurred network boundaries and reduced the effectiveness of traditional perimeter security.

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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.

Hacking 136

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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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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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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Vendor Sandboxing Mobile Support Ease of Setup and Implementation Advanced Machine Learning Pricing Avanan Yes No Very good Yes SMB under 500 Protect plan: $3.60/user/month user/month SpamTitan Email Security Yes Yes Very good Yes $1.00/user/month user/month Mimecast Email Security Yes Yes May require technical support Yes $4.50/user/month

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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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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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Government Social Engineering Advertising Data privacy 138

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

Social Engineering 132

Social Engineering Data privacy Engineering IoT 132

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.

Ransomware 126

Ransomware Social Engineering Data privacy Engineering 126

Security Boulevard

JANUARY 31, 2024

The post Tax Season is Upon Us, and So Are the Scammers appeared first on Security Boulevard. It’s still relatively early in the year, but bad actors are already targeting accounting and finance organizations as well as filers in the United States with tax-related scams.

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Scams Accountability Cybersecurity Social Engineering 131

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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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.

Social Engineering 138

Social Engineering Advertising Data privacy Engineering 138

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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Wireless Social Engineering Firewall Data privacy 135

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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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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Passwords Social Engineering Data privacy Authentication 132

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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Data privacy Security Awareness Mobile Cybersecurity 122

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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Social Engineering Accountability Account Security Data privacy 137

Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Cyberattacks exploiting critical vulnerabilities in ConnectWise’s remote monitoring and management (RMM) tool revealed this week have snowballed and some bad actors are using it to deploy LockBit ransomware, which was the target of a recent international law enforcement operation.

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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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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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Data privacy Security Awareness Mobile Cybersecurity 110

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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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

The post ‘Incompetent’ FCC Fiddles With Data Breach Rules appeared first on Security Boulevard. FCC FAIL: While Rome burns, Federal Communications Commission is once again behind the curve.

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Data breaches Data privacy CISO Security Awareness 114

Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 13, 2023

The post Russia Hacks Ukraine, Ukraine Hacks Russia — Day#658 appeared first on Security Boulevard. When will it end? Russia takes down Kyivstar cellular system, Ukraine destroys Russian tax system.

Hacking 131

Hacking Digital transformation Social Engineering Data privacy 131