Troy Hunt

DECEMBER 19, 2017

Best of all, it's about prevention rather than cure. In part 2 of the series, I want to talk about data ownership and minimisation and this is all about reducing the impact on individuals and organisations alike when things do go wrong. The cat site? Who Owns Our Personal Data? Who now owns that data?

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Data breaches Data collection B2B Mobile 133

SecureWorld News

MAY 27, 2020

When most of us think about our browsing history, our minds—and eyes—go directly to a special bar at the top of our web browsers. The address bar contains the URL for any website you're currently visiting. It also holds the history of the previous sites you've, well, browsed. Website data 4. Telecommunications metadata 2.

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Surveillance Internet Internet Telecommunications 54

SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

But three days of 90-degree weather didn’t matter — because a whole lot of us were in the Washington University air conditioning all weekend (May 12-13) for WordCamp St. In short, we speak at WordCamps because we feel passionate about a topic, and passionate about giving back to the WordPress community. WCSTL Speakers.

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Identity IQ

JUNE 30, 2023

Virtual credit card numbers are primarily used for online or remote transactions, providing control over spending limits and subscription terms. It’s common to forget about ongoing subscriptions, leading to unexpected charges. The FBI estimates that the total losses from cybercrime in 2023 will reach a staggering $10.2

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 10, 2021

In September this year, the update happened as the nonprofit Open Web Application Security Project refreshed the content of the OWASP Top 10 2021 website. The updated content greets visitors with a new graphic design and notes about the changes. The previous term was deemed as something more of a broad symptom and not a root cause.

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Cyber threats Cyber Attacks Software Risk 117

Security Boulevard

JANUARY 17, 2024

Figure 1 — Cloudflare RBI Diagram The primary focus of RBI is to prevent user interactions with web-based malware such as cross-site scripting (XSS), drive-by downloads, and various forms of malicious JavaScript. What is RBI and Why Use It? In this function, it does an excellent job. Why Do We Care? Why should I care?”

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 1, 2024

The fix: Checkmarx published indicators of compromise and libraries to remove, but developers should also apply a website and application vulnerability scanner such as AppScan or Invicti to perform software composition analysis and locate malicious libraries and code components.

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SecureList

JUNE 1, 2021

At the same time, we will try to remember what we were like at their age and understand that in essence, they are passionate about the same things we were, only in a new, digital form. Website categorization. If the site falls into one of 14 undesirable categories, the product sends an alert to Kaspersky Security Network.

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SecureList

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Stealer for all information about the PC and screenshots. For additional technical information about BloodyStealer (malicious techniques, YARA rules, etc.), Many of the threats faced by gamers are associated with loss of personal data, and particularly, accounts with various gaming services. Steals files from the desktop (.txt)

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ForAllSecure

MARCH 1, 2022

Perhaps you've heard about Silk Road, the online drug Emporium it was located on the dark web, meaning you had to use a special browser, the onion router or Tor to access it. As you know, I don't really talk about criminal hackers on the hacker mind. Anyone talking about it in 2011 most likely had inside information.

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Krebs on Security

MAY 10, 2021

The website pictured below prompts visitors to “connect payroll,” and those who proceed agree to have their payroll data shared with a company called Earnin , a mobile payday loan app that lets users get an advance on their upcoming paycheck. This ad, from workplaceunited[.]com, ” Argyle’s app flow. The 800-lb.

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Passwords Mobile Accountability Marketing 247

Zigrin Security

MARCH 29, 2023

However, there are ways to solve this problem and perform successful vulnerability scanning. The examples I’m showing here are based on the Burp Suite Pro scanner. This is one of the most popular DAST scanners used by cybersecurity experts, penetration testers, bug hunters, and organizations that implement it as part of their CI/CD process. !

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SecureList

MARCH 31, 2021

While we were adjusting to remote work and the rest of the new conditions, so were scammers. As a result, 2020 was extremely eventful in terms of digital threats, in particular those faced by financial institutions. Moreover, in 2020, we saw regional actors go global. Methodology. Key findings.

Banking 118

Banking Phishing Malware Mobile 118

Troy Hunt

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

Obviously Apple have already killed it off, but even for many people on Chrome, the Comodo website actually looks very different: So it turns out that 3 different machines in my workshop today are part of the Chrome experiment to remove the EV indicator from the browser. Here are the world's 10 largest sites: no EV!

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Marketing Encryption Phishing Banking 275

Krebs on Security

JUNE 7, 2021

In the process of doing so, I encountered a small snag: The FSB’s website said in order to communicate with them securely, I needed to download and install an encryption and virtual private networking (VPN) appliance that is flagged by at least 20 antivirus products as malware. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Image: Archive.org.

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Antivirus VPN Encryption Malware 287

Krebs on Security

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) said today it will be transitioning away from requiring biometric data from taxpayers who wish to access their records at the agency’s website. That story immediately went viral, bringing this site an almost unprecedented amount of traffic. government online. What happens if ID.me

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Insurance Government Authentication Accountability 212

Krebs on Security

APRIL 6, 2022

Microsoft blogged about its attack at the hands of LAPSUS$, and about the group targeting its customers. “There is a lot of speculation about how good they are, tactics et cetera, but I think it’s more than that,” said the CXO, who spoke about the incident on condition of anonymity.

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Social Engineering Phishing Engineering Accountability 231

Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Messages related to RMT sites are spammed across in-game chat, and also directly to other players if the game allows it. A spammer links to an RMT site along with a bonus discount. A spammer links to an RMT site along with a bonus discount. RMT spammers ask gamers to search for their site. Real Money Trading.

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Risk Accountability Passwords Phishing 87

Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

NOVEMBER 9, 2018

Inferences drawn from any of the information identified” above “to create a profile about a consumer reflecting the consumer’s preferences, characteristics, psychological trends, preferences, predispositions, behavior, attitudes, intelligence, abilities, and aptitudes.”. The CCPA goes into effect January 1, 2020. What Is Covered?

Internet 58

Internet Internet Education Consumer Protection 58

Security Boulevard

JULY 24, 2023

Learn about when SSL certificates expire, the risks of expiration, what to do when they expire, and more. You know that SSL certificates are indispensable in keeping your website safe and secure. Website owners should not expect these to last forever. What happens, then, if your SSL certificates expire?

Risk 40

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Jane Frankland

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

The past couple of years has seen remote work leveling the playing field in terms of women in cybersecurity. Companies are seeking solutions to help maintain profitability, but many are unable to keep their headcount up given the current market conditions. Just look at the tech layoff counter this week ! It’s a sad affair.

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Cybersecurity Accountability Marketing Media 130

SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

While investigating suspicious files on a customer’s eCommerce site, the SiteLock Research Team found malicious payment processing code injected into Magento application files that skimmed credit card data and administrative login credentials. Authors: SiteLock Research Analysts, Josh Martin and Michael Veenstra. WHAT IS MAGENTO?

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Marketing eCommerce Accountability Passwords 52

SecureList

OCTOBER 13, 2023

So much so, in fact, that whenever the service is down (which attracts media coverage ), users take to social networks to moan about having to use their brains again. Write + again in 5 minutes 50% are valid Can’t log into the site? Fast forward to today, and many people are already reliant on ChatGPT in their jobs.

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Accountability B2B Risk Hacking 98

SecureList

APRIL 10, 2023

Although the most common way of distributing such installers is through third-party websites and dubious app stores, their authors every now and then manage to upload them to official stores, such as Google Play. Ads for users from the USA and Australia cost the most — up to about $1 (US). The cost of ads depends on the target country.

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SecureList

MAY 25, 2021

In this post we want to talk about one of those families, named JSWorm. In this post we want to talk about one of those families, named JSWorm. However, the similarity in the cryptographic scheme, ransom notes and use of the same data leak website address led us to believe it’s the same campaign. Fake payment websites.

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Ransomware Encryption Malware Energy and Utilities 103

eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

According to Jay McBain, an analyst at Forrester Research, spending on IT and telecommunications will be worth about $7 trillion by 2030. With about half a million VARs currently operating and roughly 75,000 MSPs, what opportunities exist for expansion? Conditions and terms vary widely from provider to provider.

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Backups Firewall DDOS Antivirus 122

ForAllSecure

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

It’s about challenging our expectations about the people who hack for a living. Think about it. The idea was to see whether a computer could possess a level of artificial intelligence that can mimic human responses under specific conditions. And in a moment you’ll hear what they have to say. And important.

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ForAllSecure

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

It's about challenging our expectations about the people who hack for a living. For example, the way, mobile phone pings the local cell tower are used by the Transportation Department to report traffic conditions on major roads and highways. But what about the unintended uses of technology that doesn't get discussed as much.

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Technology Software Surveillance Media 52

SecureList

AUGUST 5, 2021

A fake notification about a Microsoft Teams meeting or a request to view an important document traditionally takes the victim to a phishing login page asking for corporate account credentials. We saw, for example, spoofed messages about a comment added to a document stored in the cloud. This technique has been used many times before.

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Phishing Banking Scams Computers and Electronics 116

Troy Hunt

JULY 18, 2019

For the sake of transparency, let me talk about how I tried to tackle this because that will help everyone understand why I've arrived at a very different model to what I started with. So how about looking at user agent strings instead? One of those changed nearly 3 years ago now - I had to add a rate limit.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Deep packet inspection enables and integrates filtering based on application awareness, encrypted data contents, malicious site awareness, and malware signatures. URL, website, or IP address filtering is applied to block known bad connections. This feature is important because it narrows the scope of potential attacks.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

The input is rigorously checked for any variables which lead the software to act strangely, which might cause threats like injection and cross-site scripting. Authentication is the procedure of confirming that a person, organization, or site is who they say they are. This blog was written by an independent guest blogger.

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Authentication Passwords Software Accountability 79

Troy Hunt

APRIL 15, 2019

You know, stuff like having to walk themselves to school without adult supervision, crazy stuff like that which we somehow seem to worry much more about today than what we did then. But what if a stranger had that ability - how would you feel about that? and then there's a tale of how risky life was back then compared to today.

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Spyware Passwords Manufacturing Marketing 279

ForAllSecure

MAY 18, 2021

In this episode, Jack Cable talks about hacking the Qlocker ransomware and briefly interrupting its payment system. He also talks about his infosec journey hacking cryptocurrencies, joining the Digital Defense Service and CISA, and helping secure the 2020 presidential election… all before the age of 22. Would you use it?

Hacking 52

Hacking Ransomware Cryptocurrency Engineering 52

ForAllSecure

MAY 18, 2021

In this episode, Jack Cable talks about hacking the Qlocker ransomware and briefly interrupting its payment system. He also talks about his infosec journey hacking cryptocurrencies, joining the Digital Defense Service and CISA, and helping secure the 2020 presidential election… all before the age of 22. Would you use it?

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Hacking Ransomware Cryptocurrency Engineering 52

ForAllSecure

MARCH 9, 2021

They’re all in great condition -- except I forgot their original combinations. Then, a several years ago, I discovered a website that steps you through the process of hacking combination locks. It’s about challenging our expectations about people who hack for a living. Want to Learn More About Fuzz Testing?

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ForAllSecure

MARCH 10, 2021

They’re all in great condition -- except I forgot their original combinations. Then, a several years ago, I discovered a website that steps you through the process of hacking combination locks. It’s about challenging our expectations about people who hack for living. In fact, I keep a bag of them.

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