Security Affairs

MARCH 26, 2023

NCA infiltrates the cybercriminal underground with fake DDoS-for-hire sites Pwn2Own Vancouver 2023 awarded $1,035,000 and a Tesla for 27 0-days CISA announced the Pre-Ransomware Notifications initiative China-linked hackers target telecommunication providers in the Middle East City of Toronto is one of the victims hacked by Clop gang using GoAnywhere (..)

Data breaches 77

Data breaches DDOS Backups Ransomware 77

Hacker's King

MAY 20, 2023

By combining something you know(like a password) with something you have(such as a verification code), 2FA adds an extra layer of protection to your online accounts. Hackers might target weak session tokens or hijack active sessions to gain unauthorized access to an account. However, like any security system, 2FA is not foolproof.

Authentication 52

Authentication Social Engineering Spyware Engineering 52

Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

I installed an app on my wife’s Android phone and to do so, I needed to log into my Google account because I paid for the app. The only thing that might have alerted my wife to this unintentional surveillance—but never did—was my initial in a small circle at the top right corner of her phone, when she used the Google Play app.

Accountability 128

Accountability Computers and Electronics Spyware Surveillance 128

Spinone

JULY 1, 2019

What is even more disturbing, 49% of them admitted to logging into a corporate account after their employment contract ended. Disable access to G Suite user account If the employee leaves suddenly, the first course of action you should take is disabling access to his or her G Suite account.

Accountability 65

Accountability Backups Passwords Mobile 65

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 1, 2019

White hat hacker demonstrated how to hack a million Instagram accounts. Expert found Russias SORM surveillance equipment leaking user data. Ransomware attack hits DDS Safe backup service used by hundreds of dental offices. Twitter account of Jack Dorsey, Twitter CEO and co-founder, has been hacked. Pierluigi Paganini.

eCommerce 49

eCommerce Data breaches Malware Advertising 49

SecureList

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Citizens, for their part, are increasingly concerned with surveillance capitalism , a lack of anonymity and dependence on online services. Facebook (now Meta) moved towards more privacy for its users as well, providing end-to-end encrypted backups in WhatsApp and removing the facial recognition system in its entirety from Facebook.

Government 105

Government Internet Internet Technology 105

eSecurity Planet

APRIL 29, 2024

In our examples, the clothing brand secures a segregated design team with physical locks on the doors, extra computer security to prevent digital theft, and a backup solution for their marketing data. The design company will install surveillance cameras and data loss prevention (DLP) technology to monitor physical and digital theft attempts.

Risk 67

Risk Technology Government Penetration Testing 67

The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 3, 2019

Instead of encrypting the hard drives of individual victims, and demanding payments of a few hundred dollars, a skilled team collaborated to break into an organization’s network; surveil the network layout; and then embed the malware. The SamSam group were pioneers,” Shier says.

Encryption 147

Encryption Malware Ransomware Cyber Attacks 147

Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 14, 2021

From a technical perspective, spyware—defined as software running on the device that surveils and tracks you—is not much of a thing, because of Apple’s restrictions on what apps can do, plus the fact that you can’t hide an app on iOS. On a different topic, Sarah Edwards ( @iamevltwin ) talked about the Apple Wallet.

Spyware 106

Spyware Backups Passwords Authentication 106

Spinone

JANUARY 5, 2021

If something happens with one warehouse that con Also, unlike most on-site solutions, these places are guaranteed to 24/7 surveillance and armed security guards. A user may click on the link in a phishing email and provide the scam site with credentials from the real Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace account.

Data breaches 52

Data breaches Authentication Backups Encryption 52

Notice Bored

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Discrete batch-mode data transfers ( e.g. sending backup or archival tapes to a safe store, or updating secret keys in distributed hardware security modules), routine/regular/frequent transfers ( e.g. strings of network packets), sporadic/exceptional/one-off transfers ( e.g. subject access requests for personal information) or whatever.

Information Security 56

Information Security Risk Media Encryption 56

Spinone

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

In case you want to train your employees, you may need to use a company account to be able to set scheduled lessons for your staff. to $199 for business accounts. There are two types to choose from: an individual account and a company account. But it works only for individual users.

Social Engineering 40

Social Engineering Accountability Phishing Cybersecurity 40

Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Search Warrant: Can render backups of a target device; if target uses iCloud backup, the encryption keys should also be provided with content return. Unlike other apps, it doesn’t require you to enter an email address or phone number to create an account. Provides account (i.e. Pen Register: No capability.

Encryption 145

Encryption Computers and Electronics Backups Accountability 145

Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Ongoing surveillance and response The implementation of ThreatDown MDR services on January 18th, 2024, was a strategic move by the MSP to gain deeper insights into the attackers’ movements. Detection of malware leveraging RMM tools. Changing all administrative and local passwords three times to fortify security.

Malware 81

Malware DNS Surveillance Backups 81

eSecurity Planet

APRIL 9, 2024

This framework guarantees that appropriate authentication measures, encryption techniques, data retention policies, and backup procedures are in place. Security infrastructure and redundancy: Check the vendor’s data centers, network architecture, backup and disaster recovery plans, and uptime assurances.

Risk 81

Risk Threat Detection Data breaches Encryption 81

Malwarebytes

JUNE 11, 2021

And Cloud service providers have made it a point to make their security as robust as possible, relieving businesses of many of the basics they struggle with, such as backups, single sign-on, encryption, firewall configuration, and consistent security updates—you name it.

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Surveillance Insurance Architecture Backups 93

ForAllSecure

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

The Federal Trade Commission in the United States, banned an app called SpyPhone, and its CEO Scott Zuckerman, from operating in the surveillance industry. Vamosi: There's also Pegasus, a type of surveillance software created by NSO in Israeli security company. And what if that unease was coming from your mobile device.

Technology 52

Technology Software Surveillance Media 52

eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Once a system is infected, ransomware attacks usually come in 3 stages: Surveillance: The hackers scan their target for more information on the system they are attacking. To apply more pressure, the attacker might also encrypt backup files to render them inaccessible. This means the files can’t be restored without the attacker’s help.

Malware 69

Malware Adware Spyware Antivirus 69

ForAllSecure

MAY 26, 2022

Is it the hospital, which should have had a power backup? So I'm an activist, security researcher or even whistleblower, we recently came across some stuff where there were leaks of personally identifiable information or some sort of previously unknown surveillance of people or employees. Who is responsible?

Hacking 52

Hacking Technology InfoSec Media 52