The Last Watchdog

MARCH 20, 2023

The rise of social media has added to the many user-friendly digital tools scammers, sextortionists, and hackers can leverage in order to manipulate their victims. The rise of digital exploitation has been a direct result of technological advancement and the widespread use of the internet in our daily lives.

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

The secure production, distribution and management of media is being threatened by a complex, fragmented third-party ecosystem leaving the media industry exposed to potential cybersecurity threats, a survey by BlueVoyant found. The percentage of media vendors.

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Identity IQ

JANUARY 4, 2023

5 Things You Should Not Share on Social Media. Social media has become some of the most popular platforms people spend their time on. Whether you want to check up on your family members, post photos or even meet new people, social media is the way to go. Additionally, never post your credit card on social media.

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Identity IQ

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Tips to Help Avoid Internet Fraud IdentityIQ Today, where the internet plays a crucial role in our daily lives, it is essential to be vigilant and proactive in helping protect yourself from internet fraud. Continue reading to learn how help to protect yourself from the dangers of internet fraud.

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Security Through Education

JANUARY 16, 2024

“How do I keep my child safe on the internet?” And since this topic is so vast, let’s focus on one sector, Social Media. Did you know that 95% of youth today report using social media ? Forty percent of 8 to 12-year-olds use social media, reports the 2023 Social Media and Youth Mental Health – The U.S.

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Hot for Security

JUNE 25, 2021

Social media feels like the natural evolution of technology, like something that would have happened no matter what. It’s too late now to re-model social media, so we have to learn to live with what we have and make better choices from here on out. The Social Media we should have had. The Social Media we truly have.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 24, 2023

Looking at the privacy related stories of 2022, it’s not hard to see that much of the focus was on the social media giants. Social media The problem for social media users is that there will always be voices telling them it’s their own fault. For others, social media a way of showing the fruits of their creativity.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 2, 2022

The Lapsus$ ransomware hit Impresa, the largest media conglomerate in Portugal and the owner of SIC and Expresso. The Lapsus$ ransomware gang has compromised the infrastructure of Impresa, the largest media conglomerate in Portugal. Source TheRecord. At this time the websites of the company are in maintenance mode. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Hot for Security

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

Since the dawn of the Internet, the digital world has continued to evolve, offering users unlimited access to information, entertainment and ways of connecting with people around the globe. Despite these benefits, going online can expose users to multiple risks to their safety and privacy. How to ensure safe digital encounters.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 21, 2024

Then they switch to the best practices to prevent social media account takeovers, highlighting […] The post The World of Scambaiting, Preventing Social Media Account Takeovers, Network Wrenches Hacked appeared first on Shared Security Podcast.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Safer Internet Day 2023: Empowering Kids and Families for a Safer Internet divya Tue, 02/07/2023 - 06:44 Save the date for Safer Internet Day 2023 , which will take place on Tuesday, 7 February 2023, the 20th edition of the campaign! Besides the benefits and opportunities offered by the internet, dangers and risks are looming.

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SecureBlitz

APRIL 5, 2022

There has been an unending debate regarding the media status of Gmail. Is Gmail a social media? A lot of internet users ask the question – is it social media or just another messaging platform? Social media has made the world a global village where you can connect. The post Is Gmail A Social Media?

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SC Magazine

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

Netscout is reporting a spate of distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks leveraging a problematic engineering decision in the popular Plex media server. “That includes the broadband internet access router. “That includes the broadband internet access router.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 16, 2022

This article is part of a multi-article series celebrating Pride month and the role the internet has played in the history of the LGBTQIA+ community. . The internet has played an outsized and very visible role in the massive political and social gains of transgender people over the past two decades.

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The Hacker News

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

A new distributed denial-of-service attack (DDoS) vector has ensnared Plex Media Server systems to amplify malicious traffic against targets to take them offline.

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Security Affairs

JULY 13, 2021

NetBlocks reported partial disruption to social media and messaging platforms in Cuba from 12 July 2021 shortly after Cubans went to the streets to protest the government. VPN services have yet to be blocked in the country, allowing citizens to bypass internet censorship. Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook.

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Lohrman on Security

JANUARY 8, 2024

With the modern Internet, it’s easier than ever before to learn from, imitate and even plagiarize other people’s work. So how will new generative AI tools change our media landscape in 2024 and beyond?

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Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

7 Tips to Follow for Safer Internet Day IdentityIQ The 20 th annual Safer Internet Day is taking place on Feb. Safer Internet Day is a campaign that aims to educate the public on internet safety and encourage everyone to take part in creating a safer internet. Why is Safer Internet Day Important?

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Researchers at Qurium Media Foundation analyzed the blocking implemented by four different operators in Belarus. The Internet was shutdown several days and more than 80 websites, most of them news and political sites, were blocked. Qurium forensics report: Internet blocking in Belarus. SecurityAffairs – hacking, Internet).

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Researchers at Qurium Media Foundation published a report that provides insight on how Sandvine DPI performs the blocking, and how it can be detected. Qurium forensics report: How operators use Sandvine to block independent media in Egypt. Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->.

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Malwarebytes

JULY 21, 2022

Keep your children off the internet! The simplest way to protect your children from the harms you know, and especially the harms you don’t, is to keep them off social media entirely. That means no social media accounts for them, and no posting images of them on your own accounts. Take your social media accounts private.

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 11, 2022

A credential-stealing Windows-based malware, Spyware.FFDroider , is after social media credentials and cookies, according to researchers at ThreatLabz. It uses specific methods for each browser to exfiltrate the data stored in the target browsers: Google Chrome Mozilla Firefox Internet Explorer Microsoft Edge. Social media.

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Hot for Security

MAY 20, 2021

The FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) has been providing the public with reliable cybercrime reporting systems for 20 years. In one of the latest FBI public service announcements, the agency warned the public that scammers are extorting family members of missing persons by monitoring social media posts.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 17, 2021

The internet has changed over the years. Kids today are less interested in random chat rooms, and more inclined to connect with their friends via social media. The post Teaching kids internet safety tips for Zoom parties appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders. This blog was written by an independent guest blogger.

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Hot for Security

JUNE 25, 2021

Social media feels like the natural evolution of technology, like something that would have happened no matter what. It’s too late now to re-model social media, so we have to learn to live with what we have and make better choices from here on out. The Social Media we should have had. The Social Media we truly have.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 18, 2021

For building trust among users, companies manufacturing web connected devices should get the approval of Internet of Secure Things Alliance (iOXT) that approves the product only when it passes all the eight security principles planned by it before. And in coming days Gmail and Youtube will join the list.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 8, 2022

Lumen Technologies, an American company that operates one of the largest Internet backbones and carries a significant percentage of the world's Internet traffic, said today it will stop routing traffic for organizations based in Russia. The post Internet Backbone Giant Lumen Shuns.RU appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 3, 2021

Social media provides a way to stay connected and share with others, but did you know that the cyber criminals will also use social media as another technique to conduct their attacks. The post Social Media Safety Awareness Tips appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Facebook, Instagram and other social media platforms can help you keep in touch with friends and family, but there may come a time when you just want to take a break. The post Safer Internet Day 2022: How to Deactivate or Delete Your Facebook and Instagram Accounts appeared first on BlackCloak | Protect Your Digital Life™.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 12, 2022

Russian Internet watchdog Roskomnadzor is going to ban Instagram in Russia to prevent the spreading of info related to the Ukraine invasion. Russia will ban Instagram, the decision was announced by Russian Internet watchdog Roskomnadzor. “As you know, on March 11, Meta Platforms Inc. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 13, 2022

Some researchers, business specialists, and forecasters believe the metaverse – the virtual reality platform accessed by devices like Meta’s Oculus Quest 2 – will reach the same popularity and generate the same revenue as the internet. The post Is Metaverse the New Internet? Avast appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Russia’s internet watchdog, ‘Roskomnadzor’, has announced the ban of other VPN products, 15 VPN services are now illegal in Russia. Russian communications watchdog Roskomnadzor tightens the control over the Internet and blocked access to six more VPN services. Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook. Pierluigi Paganini.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 18, 2021

Everything connected to the internet is vulnerable to cyber attacks. If you want to have peace of mind that you are using the internet and tech devices safely, just call the LifeLock phone number and they will help you choose the right membership plan. Other Tips for Internet Safety in a Nutshell.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 3, 2021

Social media is a wonderful way for seniors to reconnect with long-lost friends and stay in touch with family online. Today, 75% of adults ages 65 and older are using the internet , compared to just 14% of seniors in 2000. The post Social Media Security for Seniors | Avast appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Whether it’s the newest social media or “old school” SMS texting or Facetiming, young people like to stay connected with their friends. . The post Generational Internet Use | Avast appeared first on Security Boulevard. There’s a common belief that kids are always on their phones.

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WIRED Threat Level

MARCH 13, 2024

A global network of violent predators is hiding in plain sight, targeting children on major platforms, grooming them, and extorting them to commit horrific acts of abuse.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 1, 2022

Note 2- And a certain section of media speculated in the first week of March this year that the attack to disrupt ViaSat Satellite Internet services was launched to cut down Zelenskyy’s communication with the world. The post New AcidRain malware hit Viasat’s modems downing Ukraine’s internet appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

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