Security Boulevard

APRIL 6, 2023

This week: New research points to a trend in the rise of AI tools like ChatGPT with an increase in social engineering attacks. The post The Week in Security: Social engineering-attacks up with the rise of AI tools, Genesis Market seized appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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The Security Ledger

MAY 16, 2024

In this Spotlight Podcast, host Paul Roberts talks with Chris Walcutt, the CSO of DirectDefense about the rising cyber threats facing operational technology (OT) and how organizations that manage OT - including critical infrastructure owners can best manage increased cyber risks to OT environments. Read the whole entry. »

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 7, 2023

Here are three risk mitigation imperatives that can help organizations get a better handle on these latest risks and threats. The latest bill to address data threats is the RESTRICT Act , also known as the Restricting the Emergence of Security Threats that Risk Information and Communications Technology Act.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

As AI models become more sophisticated, the potential for misuse or unintended consequences grows, emphasizing the need for robust oversight and a proactive approach to governance. The post The AI Paradox: Balancing Generative AI Adoption With Cybersecurity Risks appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

The post Why an HR-IT Partnership is Critical for Managing Cybersecurity Risk appeared first on Security Boulevard. By aligning priorities into a shared game plan, HR and IT can finally set their organizations up to defend against modern cyberthreats.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 25, 2024

Reconnaissance and social engineering are specific fields where AI can be deployed. The impact is expected to grow for several reasons: AI already helps cybercriminals to compose more effective phishing emails. AI will help to improve existing tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).

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Security Boulevard

MAY 16, 2024

The post Risks of GenAI Rising as Employees Remain Divided About its Use in the Workplace appeared first on Security Boulevard. One in three office workers who use GenAI admit to sharing customer info, employee details and financial data with the platforms. Are you worried yet?

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Security Boulevard

JULY 30, 2021

The post Estonian Hacker Steals 300,000 Government ID Photos appeared first on Security Boulevard. Estonia’s electronic ID system was hacked last week. A suspect is in custody.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Although commercial quantum computing may still be decades away, government agencies and industry experts agree that now is the time to prepare your cybersecurity landscape for the future. What are the security risks? Here are a few things companies can do to protect themselves from future risks: Adopt industry security standards.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

He has “worked around the clock” to secure assets, identify crypto on the blockchain , find records, and work with regulators and government authorities. Security risks for end users take the form of two discrete methods: private key theft and ice phishing attacks,” said Christian Seifert, Researcher, Forta.org. The Cloudy Future.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Last Watchdog posed two questions: •What should be my biggest takeaway from 2023, with respect to mitigating cyber risks at my organization? Rebecca Krauthamer , Co-founder and CPO, QuSecure Krauthamer As new standards for quantum-resilient cryptography come into effect, many government agencies will move toward quantum-readiness.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Fraud often takes place through social engineering against customers logging in from where they always log in, from a device they have always used. The post Fraud Detection: Time is Not on Our Side appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

According to our team, the exposed files belonged to the WBSC, the world governing body for baseball, softball, and Baseball5 – a recently introduced sport combining the previous two. What are the risks of exposing passport data? Government-issued documents are arguably the most important form of identification a person holds.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 8, 2024

MIM is a government body responsible for industry and mineral resources operations. file was indexed by IoT search engines was in March 2022, meaning that the data was exposed for at least 15 months. Cybercriminals may exploit the leaked credentials to gain initial access to government systems and launch ransomware attacks.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

BFSI organizations are increasingly relying on data products to enrich data and enhance fraud reduction and risk management strategies. The post How to Enrich Data for Fraud Reduction, Risk Management and Mitigation in BFSI appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

JULY 19, 2023

Security fatigue is a major risk for businesses. Overworked admins, who may be managing many thousands of identities and privileges, are often forced to give blanket permissions, which can lead to over-privileged or unauthorized access – an enormous risk in any organization. However, overcomplicating security can be just as damaging.

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Krebs on Security

JANUARY 30, 2024

The government says Urban went by the aliases “ Sosa ” and “ King Bob ,” among others. 2022 that an intrusion had exposed a “limited number” of Twilio customer accounts through a sophisticated social engineering attack designed to steal employee credentials. Twilio disclosed in Aug.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 20, 2023

Mitnick and KnowBe4 As an early expert in social engineering and hacking, Mitnick provided valuable first-hand knowledge when he joined KnowBe4. He helped design KnowBe4’s training based on his social engineering tactics, and he became a partial owner of KnowBe4 in November 2011. Mitnick’s Legacy The U.S.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Cyberrisk is business risk. But how should we communicate this risk to the business, to clients, or to investors? Accenture annual report: risks we face from cyberattacks. However, we were most interested in seeing how Accenture articulated a particular business risk: the risk from a cyberattack.

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The Security Ledger

DECEMBER 11, 2018

Also: Brian Fox of the firm Sonatype joins us to talk about the recent compromise of the Github event-stream project and why social engineering poses a real risk to the security of the software supply chain. . Part 2: social engineering’s threat to the software supply chain. They’re not French.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 10, 2023

Executive Summary In February 2023, EclecticIQ researchers identified multiple KamiKakaBot malwares which are very likely used to target government entities in ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) countries. Analysts assess the content of the decoy documents is designed to target government entities in ASEAN countries.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 16, 2023

The post AI may not Destroy the World, but There are Other Risks appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 29, 2023

The role of the modern CISO today is just as much about managing technical solutions as it is about communicating risk to key decision-making stakeholders. The post A Guide to Articulating Risk: Speaking the Language of the Stakeholder appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 5, 2024

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

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 6, 2020

Cyber criminals who specialize in plundering local governments and school districts are in their heyday. This can make them particularly susceptible to social engineering trickery, the trigger for online extortion and fraud campaigns, Bastable told me. These are soft targets,” he says. It’s simple fraud.”

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 15, 2023

The report often includes recommendations and best practices to mitigate the risks identified in the data. Seventy-four percent of breaches included the human element, which should be expected given the frequency of social engineering, stolen credentials, and privilege misuse. These criminals' methods can be predictable.

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Appknox

JUNE 23, 2022

The risks to the privacy of Australian customers are at an all-time high, as the nation has reported the highest percentage of mobile threats globally, standing at 26.9%. The Australian population is at most risk if you consider the statistics on a per-device basis. Australian Mobile Cybersecurity in 2022.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 29, 2023

As attacks continue to evolve, harnessing AI and advanced social engineering techniques for increasingly sophisticated, stealthy attacks, many. Email is one of the most important communication tools used today. It’s also a powerful, accessible, effective and low-cost tool for cybercriminals to use.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

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

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Phishing is one of the most common social engineering tactics cybercriminals use to target their victims. Vendors benefit from PhaaS because they earn a profit from selling their skills while avoiding the risks associated with committing a cybercrime. Related: Utilizing humans as security sensors. Mitigating PhaaS.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 17, 2023

It has caused the death of patients in critical condition , disrupted the Colonial Pipeline supply on the East Coast , affected daily operations of entities as diverse as the San Francisco 49ers , the Costa Rican Government and the Los Angeles Unified School District. It doesn’t matter where your organization is or what it does.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 25, 2024

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

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Eliminating the risk of a data breach is nearly impossible, but some things can be done to reduce it significantly. government agencies. government agencies and large organizations were hit by cyberattacks due to a vulnerability in their IT infrastructure provider – SolarWinds. Third-party risk management.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 21, 2023

This research can focus on developing automated tools and algorithms to identify emerging threats, assess their severity, and proactively mitigate potential risks. Cybersecurity Governance and Risk Management: Analyze frameworks and methodologies for effective governance and risk management in cybersecurity.

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Security Through Education

JANUARY 18, 2023

Cybercrime doesn’t just affect big businesses and national governments. We can benefit from these the most if we are aware of the possible risks and take measures to use them wisely. Most if not, all social engineering attacks will attempt to trigger some emotion such as urgency, fear, greed, or curiosity.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 7, 2022

This helps to explain the rise of social engineering attacks , especially with phishing. GRC and risk measurement. He notes that a top trend for 2023 is for GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance) and risk measurement. “C-suite This means that there are a rapidly growing number of exposures.

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SC Magazine

APRIL 20, 2021

The 10,000 figure includes staff in virtually every government department, as well as important industries where industry players were offered speaking or business and travel opportunities that could lead to attempts to recruit them to provide confidential information. The latest focus on LinkedIn by attackers was inevitable,” Morgan said.

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