The Last Watchdog

JUNE 10, 2024

Related: Next-level browser security That’s a question that spilled out of a thought-provoking conversation I had with Pedro Fortuna , co-founder and CTO of Jscrambler , at RSAC 2024. Jscrambler provides granular visibility and monitoring of JavaScript coding thus enabling companies to set and enforce security rules and privacy policies.

Data collection 261

Data collection Internet Internet Technology 261

SecureList

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Statistics collection principles For this report, we used anonymous statistics collected from July 2023 to June 2024 inclusive, by the Do Not Track (DNT) component, which prevents the loading of tracking elements that track user actions on websites. The statistics consist of anonymized data provided by users voluntarily.

Advertising 130

Advertising Technology Marketing Media 130

Webroot

OCTOBER 3, 2024

We’ll explore key findings from the 2024 Generative AI Consumer Trends and Privacy Survey and examine how these results are shaping the future of generative AI. Steps to safeguard your privacy The survey reveals that consumers are increasingly aware of the need to protect their personal data when using generative AI.

Education 115

Education Passwords Authentication Password Management 115

Security Boulevard

JANUARY 20, 2025

How cars became the worst product category for privacy Session Covers the extensive data collection (and subsequent sharing with car manufacturers and their affiliates) enabled by modern vehicles; they can collect way beyond location data. A UEFI signed by a Microsoft certificate could bypass Secure Boot.

Surveillance 97

Surveillance Malware Data breaches Phishing 97

Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 15, 2024

For this research, Malwarebytes conducted a pulse survey of its newsletter readers between September 5 and 16, 2024, via the Alchemer Survey platform. The network of data brokers that political campaigns rely on to target voters with ads is enormous, as one Washington Post reporter found in 2020, with “3,000 data points on every voter.”

Scams 139

Scams Identity Theft Cybercrime Accountability 139

SecureList

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

In this article, we will review the past year’s trends to see which of our 2023 predictions have come true, and try to predict what is to come in 2024. Verdict: prediction not fulfilled ❌ APT predictions for 2024 Now, let us take a look at a possible future of the advanced persistent threat landscape.

Hacking 141

Hacking Energy and Utilities Malware Media 141

SecureList

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Snippet of Amadey code used in this campaign Statistics From September 22 to October 14, 2024, over 140,000 users encountered ad scripts. Kaspersky’s telemetry data shows that out of these 140,000, over 20,000 users were redirected to infected sites, where some of them saw a fake update notification or a fake CAPTCHA.

Adware 129

Adware Malware Cryptocurrency Password Management 129

Centraleyes

DECEMBER 1, 2024

According to Deloitte’s 2024 research on Gen Z workers , 55% of job prospects from this generation research a company’s environmental impact and policies before accepting a job. HighBond by Diligent HighBond consolidates audit, compliance, risk, and security management into a single platform, with real-time data collection and reporting.

Risk 52

Risk B2B Data privacy B2C 52

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024

The CCPA requires businesses to provide transparency about data collection practices and allows consumers to opt out of selling their personal information. Subscribe The post 2024 Cybersecurity Laws & Regulations appeared first on eSecurity Planet. You can unsubscribe at any time.

Cybersecurity 120

Cybersecurity Computers and Electronics Cyber threats Healthcare 120

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 31, 2023

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

Data collection 144

Data collection Advertising Hacking Technology 144

SecureList

MARCH 13, 2024

Global detection figures: affected users Using global and regional statistics, Kaspersky has been able to compare data collected in 2023 with the previous four years. The fieldwork took place from January 3–17, 2024. However, the period between 2021 and 2024 saw a notable decrease by 16 p.p. from 70 percent.

Mobile 108

Mobile Passwords Surveillance Technology 108

SecureList

DECEMBER 23, 2024

We’re shedding light on a previously undocumented toolset, which the group used heavily in 2024. PowerShower probes the local network and facilitates further infiltration, while VBCloud collects information about the system and steals files. Introduction Known since 2014, Cloud Atlas targets Eastern Europe and Central Asia.

Encryption 135

Encryption Penetration Testing Malware Phishing 135

SecureWorld News

AUGUST 15, 2024

In what could be one of the largest data breaches in history, personal information of potentially billions of individuals may have been compromised in a hack of National Public Data (NPD), a Florida-based background check company. The hackers initially offered this data for sale on the dark web for $3.5

Data breaches 109

Data breaches Identity Theft Password Management Data collection 109

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Navigating the Digital Landscape: Insights from the 2024 Thales Digital Trust Index madhav Thu, 02/08/2024 - 05:04 In today's rapidly evolving digital world, the balance between a seamless online experience and robust data security is more critical than ever.

Media 77

Media Passwords Authentication Digital transformation 77

eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 12, 2024

Uses data partitioning to segment data for customizable visibility. Integrates with AWS, Azure, and other services for smooth data collection. For agentless log management, it sends syslog data to New Relic’s TCP endpoint. You can unsubscribe at any time.

Technology 117

Technology Encryption Threat Detection Marketing 117

Security Affairs

JUNE 9, 2024

New York Times source code compromised via exposed GitHub token SolarWinds fixed multiple flaws in Serv-U and SolarWinds Platform Pandabuy was extorted twice by the same threat actor UAC-0020 threat actor used the SPECTR Malware to target Ukraine’s defense forces Chinese threat actor exploits old ThinkPHP flaws since October 2023 A new Linux (..)

Data breaches 128

Data breaches Banking Hacking Malware 128

SecureList

JULY 8, 2024

In May 2024, we discovered a new advanced persistent threat (APT) targeting Russian government entities that we dubbed CloudSorcerer. It’s a sophisticated cyberespionage tool used for stealth monitoring, data collection, and exfiltration via Microsoft Graph, Yandex Cloud, and Dropbox cloud infrastructure. Windows NT 10.0;

Government 144

Government Malware Data collection DNS 144

SecureWorld News

JULY 10, 2024

Mobile app developer settles with California attorney general for unlawful collection and sale of children's personal data? Comply with laws and best practices related to advertising to minors and minimize data collection and use from children. 13, 2024) rejected to extend Section 638.51 Code § 632.7 Ford Motor Co.,

Data collection 108

Data collection Computers and Electronics Internet Internet 108

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

million and order to stop selling or licensing any web browsing data for advertising purposes. FTC will also fine Avast $16.5

Advertising 138

Advertising Antivirus Data collection Software 138

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

The Thales 2024 Data Security Directions Council Report: Digital Sovereignty: Is Your Data Truly Yours? madhav Tue, 11/12/2024 - 06:31 Digital sovereignty has emerged as topic of significant interest by both businesses and governments.

Encryption 62

Encryption Computers and Electronics Technology Digital transformation 62

Security Affairs

AUGUST 7, 2024

In March 2024, cybersecurity researchers from Kaspersky discovered previously unknown Android spyware dubbed LianSpy. If found, the file is downloaded to the application’s internal data directory. The spyware then decrypts the overlay (data written after the end of the payload) in the downloaded file with a hardcoded AES key.”

Spyware 143

Spyware Malware Encryption Data collection 143

BH Consulting

JUNE 17, 2024

Network devices overtook endpoints as the riskiest in 2024; wireless access points had 34 per cent of all risks, followed by routers with 20 per cent. BH Consulting’s senior data protection consultant Tracy Elliott shared her observations in a blog, and the 148-page report is free to download.

Wireless 52

Wireless Ransomware Artificial Intelligence Data breaches 52

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 29, 2023

The New Year’s Update Before the New Year 2024, the Meduza team decided to please customers with an update. 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.

Password Management 144

Password Management Cryptocurrency Passwords Authentication 144

SecureList

APRIL 29, 2025

XMRig custom configuration Victims Through telemetry data collected from public feeds, we have identified victims of the Outlaw gang mainly in the United States, but also in Germany, Italy, Thailand, Singapore, Taiwan, Canada and Brazil, as shown in the chart below. configrc5 / a directory.

Authentication 95

Authentication Passwords System Administration Cryptocurrency 95

Centraleyes

AUGUST 1, 2024

Advanced Automation Features that automate data collection, monitoring, and reporting. Best SOC 2 Compliance Software Solutions for 2024 Now, let’s explore the leading SOC 2 compliance solutions organizations can consider in 2024. The post Best 5 SOC 2 Compliance Software in 2024 appeared first on Centraleyes.

Software 59

Software Risk Cyber Risk Telecommunications 59

Security Boulevard

MARCH 24, 2025

Android Apps Use Bluetooth and WiFi Scanning to Track Users Without GPS Cyber Insider Researchers found that 86% of apps they analyzed collect sensitive data, including location data stemming from scanning Wi-Fi network details, and collecting device identifiers.

Surveillance 75

Surveillance Telecommunications Data breaches Spyware 75

Security Affairs

AUGUST 3, 2024

The social network giant exposed millions of children under 13 to extensive data collection, interactions with adult users, and adult content by violating COPPA. The Irish data regulators discovered that the popular video-sharing app allowed adults to send direct messages to certain teenagers who have no family connection with them.

Accountability 131

Accountability Data collection Risk Hacking 131

Security Affairs

JANUARY 16, 2025

The security breach occurred on December 13, 2023, but the company discovered the incident only on April 18, 2024, and has only now disclosed it due to the complexity of the digital forensic investigation. “On December 13, 2023, Wolf Haldenstein detected suspicious activity in its network environment. .

Data breaches 78

Data breaches Identity Theft Consumer Protection Data collection 78

Malwarebytes

APRIL 6, 2023

Now the focus is on data collection , or to be more accurate, data deletion. Google wants people to be able to scrub data associated with an app. This counts for data inside of the application itself, but also out there on the web. Labels which indicate a level of trustworthiness for developers.

Accountability 98

Accountability Data collection Ransomware Mobile 98

Centraleyes

OCTOBER 17, 2024

The Role of Cyber Threat Intelligence Platforms Given the sheer volume of threat data available, managing and making sense of it requires more than manual effort. A TIP automates threat data collection, aggregation, and analysis, turning it into actionable intelligence that security teams can use to enhance their defenses.

Threat Detection 52

Threat Detection Cyber threats Risk Artificial Intelligence 52

Centraleyes

JUNE 25, 2024

Does it sync seamlessly with HR tools for easy data collection? Integration with existing systems streamlines data collection processes and ensures data accuracy across platforms. Data collection, aggregation, and generation of standardized reports can be effectively automated.

Risk 52

Risk Data collection Software Accountability 52

The Last Watchdog

MAY 20, 2022

As new data protection legislation (such as the GDPR and the CCPA) joins current laws, the regulatory environment becomes increasingly complex (like HIPAA and PCI DSS). An MSSP can assist with data collection and report generation to establish compliance during audits or in the aftermath of a possible incident. MSSPs in 2022.

Marketing 247

Marketing Digital transformation Technology IoT 247

SecureList

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

According to FTI consulting , in Q1 2024, online retail comprised 57% of total sales in the US, and it is expected to increase by 9.8% trillion by the end of 2024. The threat data we rely on is sourced from Kaspersky Security Network (KSN), which processes anonymized cybersecurity data shared consensually by Kaspersky users.

Banking 102

Banking Phishing Scams Retail 102

Malwarebytes

JANUARY 25, 2024

While we don’t know the threat actor’s true intentions, data collection and spying may be one of their motives. In this blog post, we share more information about the malicious ads and payloads we have been able to collect. Malicious ads Visitors to google.cn are redirected to google.com.hk

Malware 132

Malware Advertising Accountability Encryption 132

eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Malware detection rates in this table were pulled from AV-Test.org’s August 2024 Windows test. In 2020 , the company harvested users’ browsing data, particularly data collected from Avast and AVG’s free versions and browser extensions, to be monetized through company subsidiary Jumpshot. million for doing so.

Antivirus 57

Antivirus Software Engineering Firewall 57

Centraleyes

APRIL 1, 2024

GRC Trends in 2024 We’ve compiled a list of leading trends in the 2024 GRC space, organized alphabetically. A is for Automation Automated compliance functions such as data collecting, monitoring, and reporting are increasingly automated to save manual labor and increase accuracy.

Risk 52

Risk Government Artificial Intelligence Software 52

Centraleyes

MARCH 25, 2024

And, of course, in 2024, you’ll find solutions that tout technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), and threat intelligence to augment vulnerability data with contextual insights. The post Best 8 Vulnerability Management Tools for 2024 appeared first on Centraleyes.

Antivirus 52

Antivirus Firewall Risk Software 52