The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Surrounded by the invisible hum of electromagnetic energy, we’ve harnessed its power to fuel our technological marvels for decades. Since 1984, when Japan’s pioneering 1G network blanketed the nation, we’ve been swept up in the excitement of progress. How can we fortify ourselves against potential threats?

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Jane Frankland

MAY 8, 2024

Is it our only hope for survival?These On one hand, AI has been hailed as a game-changing technology with the potential to transform industries and improve our daily lives. On the other hand, it’s been portrayed as a potential threat to our privacy, security, creativity and even mankind’s existence.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), National Security Agency (NSA), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and other authoring agencies have released a joint guidance about common living off the land (LOTL) techniques and common gaps in cyber defense capabilities. And it’s not just the US.

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Anton on Security

AUGUST 30, 2023

So, if you are too busy to read our amazing (duh!) You can do this, using ̶p̶o̶w̶e̶r̶f̶u̶l̶ ̶A̶I̶ ̶v̶o̶o̶d̶o̶o̶ ̶m̶a̶g̶i̶c̶ many of the approaches and practices ( our blog again has the details ) that you should have started doing years ago, but most never did. Don’t just read this blog about the blog, just read the blog.

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Krebs on Security

AUGUST 19, 2021

Apparently now that includes emailing employees directly and asking them to unleash the malware inside their employer’s network in exchange for a percentage of any ransom amount paid by the victim company. Open our letter at your email. Companies pay us the foreclosure for the decryption of files and prevention of data leak.”

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The Last Watchdog

JULY 10, 2023

I had a wide-ranging conversation with NTT Research President & CEO Kazu Gomi about an ambitious initiative called Innovative Optical and Wireless Network ( IOWN ) that aims to develop next-generation networks and computations. IOWN is all about supporting increased bandwidth, capacity and energy efficiency.

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Schneier on Security

FEBRUARY 13, 2021

Bloomberg News has a major story about the Chinese hacking computer motherboards made by Supermicro, Levono, and others. The US government has known about it for almost as long, and has tried to keep the attack secret: China’s exploitation of products made by Supermicro, as the U.S. I seem to have been wrong.

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Kali Linux

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

As this is our the first release of the year, it does include new visual elements! Along with this we also have some exciting new mirrors to talk about, and of course some package changes - both new tools and upgrades to existing ones. One-liner: a network of mirrors dedicated to serving Linux and Free Software. Hello 2024!

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Schneier on Security

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Earlier this month, we learned that someone is disrupting the TrickBot botnet network. A few days ago, the Washington Post reported that it’s the work of US Cyber Command: U.S. The network is controlled by “Russian speaking criminals,” and the fear is that it will be used to disrupt the US election next month.

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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 30, 2024

Each of us has probably sat through some level of cybersecurity awareness training during our professional lives. Don’t re-use a password across multiple sites. But have you thought about the potential impact of an adversary introducing a USB stick to a curious employee? All good advice!

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The Last Watchdog

JULY 10, 2023

Digital connections aren’t just in the mobile devices owned by 66% of the world’s population – they’re in streets, vehicles, traffic systems and in dozens of places throughout our homes. When asked if they have ever been a victim of data loss, identity theft or hacks related to a smart home device, 41% of US respondents said Yes.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 4, 2023

International mobile virtual network operator Lyca Mobile announced it has been the victim of a cyber attack that disrupted its network. Lyca Mobile is a mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) that provides prepaid mobile phone services to customers in several countries worldwide. ” continues the statement.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Protecting our customers from cybersecurity threats brings us immense satisfaction, and being recognized for our efforts is both humbling and validating. 2023 has been a particularly good year for us; keep reading for a run-through of our most recent successes. It’s heartening to be recognized for our efforts.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Around the World with Thales: Our Upcoming Events madhav Thu, 09/28/2023 - 05:01 The summer is long gone, and we are all back to work. However, there will be plenty of opportunity for us all to catch up as the Fall season is bustling with cybersecurity events worldwide. Our event booth number is H25-C70.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 23, 2023

Mobile virtual network operator Mint Mobile suffered a new data breach, threat actors had access to customers’ personal information. Mint Mobile is a mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) that offers prepaid mobile phone services. In March of 2023, T-Mobile US acquired the mobile virtual network operator.

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Cisco Security

APRIL 25, 2022

You have likely heard us talking more about security resilience in recent weeks. Shawnee Heights has about 5,500 devices on its network every day, three-quarters of which go home with staff and students each night. . Q: How are you able to let so many devices leave your network each day and still feel safe? .

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Google Security

JUNE 18, 2021

Our annual Google CTF is back! Just like last year, the top 16 teams will qualify for our Hackceler8 speed run and the chance to take home a total of $30,301.70 Whether you’re a seasoned CTF player or just curious about cyber security and ethical hacking, we want you to join us. Teams can register at [link].

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Cisco Security

JUNE 29, 2022

At the end of the day, it’s about keeping the entire business resilient despite the chaos of the cyber world. . With businesses, networks, clouds and devices becoming so interconnected, delivering next-level security to match the future of work is a formidable undertaking — one that few vendors are positioned to tackle. Why Cisco?

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 17, 2023

After an unprecedented few years for all of us, especially those in the event industry, our team was both hopeful and apprehensive about the 2022 conference season. Well, we're happy to report those fears were smashed because our wonderful communities were ready to be back on the conference floor to network and collaborate.

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 7, 2024

According to a recent poll by the US Chamber of Commerce , 60% of small businesses are concerned about cybersecurity threats, and 58% are concerned about a supply chain breakdown. And, as you can read in our 2024 State of Malware report , cybercriminals continue to evolve their tactics.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 29, 2022

“Parliament’s entire computer network has been paralysed. “Around 11 am (0900 GMT), we were about to vote when the head of our administrative department informed us there has been a cyberattack on the IT system of the parliament,” he added. Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook.

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Kali Linux

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Whilst this release may not have the most end-user features in it again, there are a number of new platform offerings and there still has been a lot of changes going on behind-the-scenes for us, which has a positive knock-on effect resulting in a benefit for everyone. Our Vagrant offering now includes a Hyper-V environment!

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SecureList

OCTOBER 26, 2023

In the beginning of 2023, thanks to our Kaspersky Unified Monitoring and Analysis Platform (KUMA) SIEM system, we noticed suspicious network activity that turned out to be an ongoing attack targeting the iPhones and iPads of our colleagues. We had additional data points – the timestamps of suspicious network activity.

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Cisco Security

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

As a product marketer, I spend most of my daily existence casting about for the perfect word to use in web copy, a webinar, or video script. Words can connect us, as well as divide us. In helping to develop the message that Cisco takes to the market about zero trust, I try to be as impeccable as I can with each word.

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Google Security

APRIL 8, 2024

That is why we took our time when designing the new Find My Device , which uses a crowdsourced device-locating network to help you find your lost or misplaced devices and belongings quickly – even when they’re offline. Nearby Android devices participating in the Find My Device network report the location of the Bluetooth tag.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 14, 2023

The website 404Media also reported that one user gained access to 88 consoles from another user’s account, while attempting to log in to their own network. However, here’s the twist – this camera doesn’t belong to us.” “I recently logged into [link] gain access to my consoles as I do every day.

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SecureList

DECEMBER 4, 2023

All statistics in this report come from the Kaspersky Security Network (KSN) global cloud service, which receives information from components in our security solutions. Millions of Kaspersky users around the globe assist us in collecting information about malicious activity.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 1, 2023

It is one of the largest integrated health systems in the state and serves a significant portion of the population through its network of hospitals, clinics, and healthcare facilities. The ransomware gang also added that they have still access to the network of the organization. The group claims to have stolen data belonging to 2.5

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Security Affairs

MARCH 24, 2023

The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) announced the Pre-Ransomware Notifications service to help organizations stop ransomware attacks before damage occurs. The time-lapse between initial access to a network and the encryption of the systems can last from hours to days. ” concludes the announcement.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Let's take a closer look at what real users said about using Malwarebytes MDR. Easiest to Use, Easiest Admin Malwarebytes MDR builds on the award-winning user experience of Malwarebytes Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), enabling customers to seamlessly communicate with Malwarebytes MDR Analysts for recommendation and guidance.

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IT Security Guru

JULY 10, 2023

I don’t typically like awards; let’s be honest, more often than not, they’re pay to play – and most of us see them for what they are! And what about those amazing admin staff or coders and penetration testers who work way more hours than they should just because they feel duty-bound? So why wouldn’t we do it?!!

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

How better key management can close cloud security gaps troubling US government (Part 1 of 2) sparsh Tue, 11/28/2023 - 05:20 Bruce Schneier recently blogged : A bunch of networks, including US Government networks , have been hacked by the Chinese. Congress wants answers. And that includes the CSPs.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2023 – What it is and why we should be aware madhav Tue, 10/03/2023 - 05:33 The inception of Cybersecurity Awareness Month in 2004 came at a critical juncture in our technological history. As our reliance on digital infrastructure has expanded, so has the creativity and arrogance of cybercriminals.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 1, 2020

Twitter removed around 130 Iranian accounts for attempting to disrupt the public recent US Presidential Debate. The social media giant Twitter announced to have removed around 130 Iranian Twitter accounts that attempted to disrupt the public conversation during the recent first Presidential Debate for the US 2020 Presidential Election.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

In an act of exquisite trolling, the UK’s National Crime Agency (NCA) has announced further details about its disruption of the LockBit ransomware group by using the group’s own dark web website. Watch our video and read on to learn more about Lockbit and why this is a huge step in our collective fight against cyber crime.

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NetSpi Executives

MARCH 19, 2024

Vulnerability scanners help scan known assets, but what about the assets you don’t know exist? Vulnerability scanners rely on a policy that defines the scope and dictates where the scanner should focus its efforts, whether that’s on targets, networks, or assets. How do we go about enriching asset discovery?

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

This platform is the largest payment exchange platform between doctors, pharmacies, healthcare providers, and patients in the US healthcare system. In our monthly ransomware reviews you will typically find them in the top five of ransomware groups. You can follow updates about the issue on the dedicated incident report site.

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