Joseph Steinberg

JUNE 9, 2021

appeared first on Joseph Steinberg: CyberSecurity, Privacy, & Artificial Intelligence (AI) Advisor. According to the FBI, it has successfully seized most of the Bitcoin ransom paid by Colonial Pipeline to “Darkside” criminals after the highly publicized ransomware attack that led to recent gas shortages in multiple US States.

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Schneier on Security

JUNE 8, 2021

Increasing our offensive capabilities without being able to secure them is like having all the best guns in the world, and then storing them in an unlocked, unguarded armory. Military software is unlikely to be any more secure than commercial software. A 2018 GAO report expressed concern regarding the lack of secure and patchable U.S.

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Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

A visualization of the Internet made using network routing data. These IRRs maintain routing databases used by network operators to register their assigned network resources — i.e., the Internet addresses that have been allocated to their organization. Image: Barrett Lyon, opte.org. Based in Monroe, La.,

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Krebs on Security

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

TTEC , [ NASDAQ: TTEC ], a company used by some of the world’s largest brands to help manage customer support and sales online and over the phone, is dealing with disruptions from a network security incident resulting from a ransomware attack, KrebsOnSecurity has learned. TTEC has not responded to requests for comment.

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Last Watchdog’s mission is to foster useful understanding about emerging cybersecurity and privacy exposures. That’s why I’m thrilled to point out that Last Watchdog has been recognized, once again, as a trusted source of information on cybersecurity and privacy topics. We’ve been named one of the Top 10 cybersecurity webzines in 2021.

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Joseph Steinberg

APRIL 7, 2021

For various reasons, when I wrote those two pieces, I intentionally featured innovators from outside of the information-security sector. And because the issues involved continue to appear increasingly daunting, I am interested in Medigate – a company that focuses on securing IoT and other specialized systems that live in hospital settings.

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Krebs on Security

MARCH 22, 2021

Norse’s attack map was everywhere for several years, and even became a common sight in the “brains” of corporate security operations centers worldwide. One company proclaimed it was poised to spawn a network of cyber-related firms, but instead ended up selling cigarettes online.

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Javvad Malik

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

I’ve seen VC’s fund many security and tech startups. Call this surprise cybersecurity pizza. Sell cybersecurity on the dark web – bad guys on the dark web also need cybersecurity. Give all of your sales people kazoos to make it seem like they are having fun when talking about cybersecurity.

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Krebs on Security

JANUARY 27, 2021

Simultaneous action in all the countries concerned was necessary to be able to effectively dismantle the network and thwart any reconstruction.” ” Hence, a single Emotet infection can often lead to multiple systems on the same network getting compromised. Around the same time, the U.S.

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Tech Republic Security

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

Cybersecurity professionals rely on VPNs to secure remote endpoints with an organization's home network. One expert suggests there is a better, simpler and safer approach to accomplish the same thing.

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Krebs on Security

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

It happens all the time: Organizations get hacked because there isn’t an obvious way for security researchers to let them know about security vulnerabilities or data leaks. Having a security.txt file can make it easier for organizations to respond to active security threats. I still have no idea if anyone has read it.

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Krebs on Security

MAY 5, 2021

This week, messaging security vendor Proofpoint published some new data on the rise of these malicious Office 365 apps, noting that a high percentage of Office users will fall for this scheme [full disclosure: Proofpoint is an advertiser on this website]. “Then, they’re creating, hosting and spreading cloud malware from within.”

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Krebs on Security

MARCH 9, 2021

Security experts are now trying to alert and assist these victims before malicious hackers launch what many refer to with a mix of dread and anticipation as “Stage 2,” when the bad guys revisit all these hacked servers and seed them with ransomware or else additional hacking tools for crawling even deeper into victim networks.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 25, 2021

I’ve been covering this cybersecurity gathering since 2004 and each year cybersecurity materially advances. By the same token, the difficulties of defending modern IT systems has redoubled as organizations try to balance security and productivity. I visited with Bruce Snell and Setu Kulkarni from NTT Security to discuss this.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

The latest twist: mobile network operator UScellular on Jan. This bad news from UScellular follows similarly troubling disclosures from networking software supplier SolarWinds and from email security vendor Mimecast. And now UScellular admits that it detected its network breach on Jan.

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Krebs on Security

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Stories about computer security tend to go viral when they bridge the vast divide between geeks and luddites, and this week’s news about a hacker who tried to poison a Florida town’s water supply was understandably front-page material. Also, the changes he tried to make wouldn’t happen instantaneously.

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

However, healthcare data ranks at the top of the list for needing improvements in security and privacy protections. However, M&A is a complex undertaking, and integrating and consolidating IT, cybersecurity and data privacy infrastructure only adds to the challenge. Zero trust is an all-inclusive security and privacy architecture.

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Krebs on Security

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Secret Service and Department of Homeland Security told reporters on Wednesday the trio’s activities involved extortion, phishing, direct attacks on financial institutions and ATM networks, as well as malicious applications that masqueraded as software tools to help people manage their cryptocurrency holdings.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 16, 2021

I expect a new wave of ransomware operators that use cryptocurrency to avoid tracking, remotely-located operations to avoid extradition and arrest, and the hardening of operational security to avoid infrastructure take down. There will be new methods of initial attack and penetration, and enhanced approaches to move laterally in the network.

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

The vulnerabilities and challenges associated with declining worker mental health is causing cybersecurity risks to increase, especially from insider threats. Declining workplace mental health is affecting cybersecurity in various ways. Declining workplace mental health is affecting cybersecurity in various ways.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

Cybersecurity training has steadily gained traction in corporate settings over the past decade, and rightfully so. In response to continuing waves of data breaches and network disruptions, companies have made a concerted effort and poured substantial resources into promoting data security awareness among employees, suppliers and clients.

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Krebs on Security

JUNE 7, 2021

KrebsOnSecurity recently had occasion to contact the Russian Federal Security Service (FSB), the Russian equivalent of the U.S. Horohorin, a citizen of Russia, Israel and Ukraine, is now back where he grew up in Ukraine, running a cybersecurity consulting business. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Image: Wikipedia.

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 23, 2021

While every business needs to prioritize cybersecurity, doing so is becoming increasingly complicated. With many employees now working remotely, securing company data isn’t as straightforward as it used to be. International workforces can be an excellent way to find top talent, but they can introduce unique security risks.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 6, 2021

The main problem for remote workers is the threat to online security. Start by checking to see what security protocols your company has in place. Your employers might be able to provide you with specific directions on how to handle certain aspects of your cybersecurity. Secure home router. Use strong passwords.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 7, 2021

The post An Open Source Approach for Cybersecurity Information Sharing appeared first on Nozomi Networks. The post An Open Source Approach for Cybersecurity Information Sharing appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 25, 2021

SolarWinds and Mimecast are long-established, well-respected B2B suppliers of essential business software embedded far-and-wide in company networks. Related: Digital certificates destined to play key role in securing DX. 8, security vendor FireEye reported that it had been compromised by a state-sponsored adversary; then on Dec.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 5, 2021

In a cyber world filled with SIEMs, security appliances and anti-malware products, one would think that the specter of cybersecurity would be well under control. The post Network Monitoring: The Forgotten Cybersecurity Tool appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 29, 2021

Having said that, here are some examples of IT careers you can learn online through free courses: Security specialist. A wide range of companies, in just about every field, are adding computer security specialists. Many universities offer massive open online courses (MOOC) in cybersecurity. IT specialist/manager.

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The Last Watchdog

JULY 30, 2021

Company-supplied virtual private networks (VPNs) leave much to be desired, from a security standpoint. Related: How ‘SASE’ is disrupting cloud security. One start-up, Axis Security , couldn’t be more in the thick of these trends. This has long been the case. RPD presents a similar exposure.

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 13, 2021

The second Tuesday of April has been christened “ Identity Management Day ” by the Identity Defined Security Alliance, a trade group that provides free, vendor-neutral cybersecurity resources to businesses. Here are five tips for securely managing identities across the new, hybrid work environment: •Think granularly.

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Adam Levin

DECEMBER 17, 2021

The entire technology industry received a sizable lump of coal in their collective stocking earlier this week in the form of two major security vulnerabilities in a widely-used software tool. The ease of use and utility of Log4J has made it ubiquitous on servers and enterprise networks across the internet. What is Log4J? How bad is it?

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Cisco Security

APRIL 29, 2021

In celebration of International Women’s Day on March 8, we reached out to a group of women security experts and asked them, “Who has meant the most to you as an ally? We then compiled their answers into an e-Book, Lifting Each Other Up: A Celebration of Women in Cybersecurity and Their Advocates. . Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS).

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 19, 2021

This stolen booty reportedly included social security numbers, phone numbers, names, home addresses, unique IMEI numbers, and driver’s license information. Once more, a heavily protected enterprise network has been pillaged by data thieves. Josh Shaul, CEO, Allure Security. We all know security is hard.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 21, 2021

On top of secured data infrastructure, it helps to be conscious of your physical cybersecurity exposure. On that note, enhancing physical cybersecurity should start with coming up with protocols for accessing, handling, and sharing data across devices. Come up with a secure layout for your IT equipment.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 10, 2021

The demand for cybersecurity professionals is currently higher than the number of experts available. If you’re a skilled security expert, organizations will be clamoring for your services soon. If you’re a skilled security expert, organizations will be clamoring for your services soon. Network and market yourself.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 16, 2021

Cybersecurity provider Juniper Networks addressed a critical vulnerability that could be exploited by attackers to remotely hijack or disrupt vulnerable devices. ” reads the security advisory published by the company. The flaw was reported by security researchers Nguy?n n Hoàng Th?ch, Pierluigi Paganini.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 12, 2021

A permissions glut is giving rise to an explosion of new exposures in modern business networks. Related: Securing digital identities. Now comes an emerging security discipline to help companies get a grip on all of these permissions. based cybersecurity firm, to get a better understanding of emergent CIEM systems.

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