The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 31, 2019

Muthukrishnan Access control, surveillance , and testing are the three major components that comprise the physical security of a system. Surveillance includes monitoring and detecting intruders into the network. If risks are not properly assessed, providing security becomes tedious.

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Related: Neutralizing insider threats This pervasive problem extends beyond traditional notions of fraud, encompassing both insider threats and external risks arising from partnerships, competitors, and poor IP management. Organizations dedicate substantial resources to detecting and preventing fraudulent activity in customer accounts.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023

The City of Dallas revealed that the Royal ransomware gang that hit the city system in May used a stolen account. The Royal group began reconnaissance activity in April 2023, and the analysis of system log data dates the beginning of the surveillance operations on April 7, 2023. ” reads the report. ” reads the report.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 10, 2022

Is it better to cut off Russia or allow free communication, with all the risks and benefits it provides? And it might have been prepared for this moment, years ago, as a surveillance tool. It's easy to put surveillance on telecoms if you have a foothold," Kubecka said. Tech firms are making very hard decisions.

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Technology Internet Internet Telecommunications 80

Krebs on Security

OCTOBER 18, 2022

When a participant uses a SNAP payment card at an authorized retail store, their SNAP EBT account is debited to reimburse the store for food that was purchased. First, most states do not equip EBT cards with smart chip technology, which can make payment cards much more difficult and expensive for skimming thieves to clone.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 26, 2024

Federal US authorities have asked Google for the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and user activity of accounts that watched certain YouTube videos, according to unsealed court documents Forbes has seen. Privacy risks should never spread beyond a headline. I’m horrified that the courts are allowing this.”

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Identity IQ

JANUARY 10, 2024

They use various tools and technologies to help ensure comprehensive protection, including: 1. IdentityIQ identity theft protection services use cutting-edge technology to scan the dark web, finding instances where your personal details might be exposed. That’s where an identity theft protection company can help.

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Schneier on Security

JUNE 6, 2023

In 2013 and 2014, I wrote extensively about new revelations regarding NSA surveillance based on the documents provided by Edward Snowden. This was before David Miranda, Greenwald’s partner, was detained at Heathrow airport by the UK authorities; but even without that, I knew there was a risk. That feeling hasn’t faded.

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The Security Ledger

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

We're joined by Terry Dunlap the co-founder of ReFirm Labs to talk about why software supply chain risks. » Related Stories From China with Love: New York Firm sold millions in PRC Surveillance Gear to US Government, Military Episode 165: Oh, Canada! government ban on the technology. Read the whole entry. » agencies.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 2, 2019

Proton Technologies announced this week that it has made available the source code of its popular ProtonMail iOS App. The Proton Technologies firm continues to propose initiatives aimed at ensuring the transparency of its ProtonMail applications, this week it announced the availability of the source code of its popular ProtonMail iOS App.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 12, 2021

Hackers were able to gain access to camera feeds from Verkada, a tech company that specializes in video security and physical access control, to demonstrate how prevalent surveillance is, reports say. It is also a metaphor used to illustrate surveillance technology. "The purpose was to be able to debug issues.

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SC Magazine

APRIL 9, 2021

A screenshot from a music video of hte Evan Greer song, “Surveillance Capitalism,” which tackles the dangers of commercial surveillance technology. Sometimes fighting the excesses of the creeping surveillance economy is done through position papers, coalition building and lawsuits.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 25, 2023

.” PimEyes is a search service that uses facial recognition technology to find online photos of people. Facial recognition technology already represents an invasion of privacy. Because of the privacy implications, some tech giants have backed away from the technology, and halted their development.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 2, 2021

Unfortunately, the risk for the people associated with these operations is high due to the confusion on the part of homeowners or responding officers. The attackers leverage spoofing technology to anonymize their own phone numbers and make the emergency call as coming from the victim’s phone number. team to a specific location.

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Passwords Surveillance Manufacturing Accountability 136

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

This malicious software puts users’ privacy at risk, it could be used to spy on users and unmasking of their identities. The experts pointed out that also users that leave the country are exposed to surveillance, through the pre-installed software. EU) Android OS distributions from the same OS developers. .

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 11, 2023

The expansion of sovereign immunity that NSO seeks would further encourage the burgeoning cyber-surveillance industry to develop, sell and use tools to exploit vulnerabilities in violation of US law. We firmly believe that their operations violate US law and they must be held to account for their unlawful operations.".

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 5, 2021

The offender will use spoofing technology to make it appear their phone is the real victim's phone, calling emergency services and claiming there is a life or death situation that requires immediate action. Perpetrators are increasingly using victims' smart home devices, such as home video cameras and audio surveillance technology.

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Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

You probably use the deep web all the time — examples may include bank accounts, your email, and login-restricted content such as news or streaming entertainment. The Future of the Dark Web The future of the dark web is uncertain as it continues to evolve and adapt to new technologies and law enforcement methods.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 13, 2023

Knowing that insider threats are a risk is one thing. Dealing with issues of insider cyber risk can be different and nuanced. The origin and impact of insider risk To understand best how to combat them, it helps to know where insider threats originate and why. Knowing how to fight them off is entirely another.

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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.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

We expect that emergency services will use their technologies to reliably provide us with services, that they will protect the private information we give them, and that the operators of their systems will act responsibly; but residents were failed in this sense. Relational trust, which I call rules, is equally important.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 21, 2021

Top public cloud provider Amazon Web Services (AWS) disabled all accounts linked to the Israeli company. Apple, which for years has loudly touted the security of its iPhones, is coming under pressure to work more closely with other device makers to push back against technology like Pegasus. Apple Under Fire.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Rather it is a complex, business risk management issue that has both legal and operational elements woven throughout its fabric. Beyond this we also have Payment Card Industry (PCI) standards, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), the California Data Privacy Act (CCPA) and much more. Privacy Shield was unlawful.

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Cisco Security

MARCH 1, 2021

As the use of third-party software has become ubiquitous across product development and industry, there has been growing interest in more accurate visibility and accounting of the use of open source and commercial components. Key Components of the Corona Service. Discovery of Third-party Software. One Sized (tool) May Not Fit All.

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SC Magazine

MARCH 10, 2021

A hacking collective compromised roughly 150,000 internet-connected surveillance cameras from Verkada, Inc., Hacktivist Tillie Kottmann is reportedly among those asserting responsibility for the incident, telling Bloomberg that their act helped expose the security holes of modern-day surveillance platforms.

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SecureList

MARCH 13, 2024

Stalkerware requires physical access to be installed, but our report also looks at a range of remote technology that can be used for nefarious purposes. Along with other related technologies, stalkerware is one element in tech-enabled abuse and is often used in abusive relationships. Brazil was followed by Mexico and Colombia.

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Mobile Passwords Surveillance Technology 78

SC Magazine

MAY 7, 2021

Zero Trust requires that all users are authenticated, authorized, and continuously assessed for risk to access corporate applications and data. Legacy VPN, and related technologies, aren’t just slow, they’re characteristic of technologies that rely on implicit trust. Identify underserved devices or platforms.

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Centraleyes

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Let’s explore each of them in detail: Security Risk Assessment A Security Risk Assessment (SRA) is critical to HIPAA compliance. It involves identifying and assessing potential security risks to protected health information (PHI) and evaluating the effectiveness of security measures. Surveillance systems.

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Notice Bored

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Formal provision of valuable information, for instance when a client discusses a case with a lawyer, accountant, auditor or some other professional. There is a common factor, however, namely information risk. One way flows or a mutual, bilateral or multilateral exchange of information. Policy axioms (guiding principles) A.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 4, 2019

Jessica Alba ‘s Twitter account hacked, it posted racist and homophobic messages. Critical zero-days discovered in VxWorks RTOS, billions of devices at risk. million fine for selling flawed surveillance technology to the US Gov. Once again thank you! WordPress Plugin Facebook Widget affected by authenticated XSS.

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

The good news is that we already possess the technology, as well as the best practices frameworks, to mitigate fast-rising IoT exposures. IoT risks have been a low-priority, subset concern. It’s Nelson’s job to help companies address IoT risks – but he also has a very personal stake. This surge can, and must, be blunted.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 24, 2023

When attackers gain entry to a database of unencrypted passwords, they can read and exploit them for unauthorized account access. In addition to protecting individual accounts, password encryption is also essential for protecting the reputation of an organization. Deploying video surveillance can also help here.

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Identity IQ

OCTOBER 17, 2022

As technology has adapted and grown over the years, so has fraudulent ways of gathering people’s information. Little to no surveillance over each point-of-sale device at the pump can allow thieves to set these devices up in plain sight. Bottom line, protect yourself and your bank account from credit card skimmers in any way you can.

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SecureList

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

Technology has enabled people to connect more than ever before. The risks of stalkerware can go beyond the online sphere and enter the physical world. The Coalition Against Stalkerware warns that stalkerware “may facilitate intimate partner surveillance, harassment, abuse, stalking, and/or violence.”

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Mobile Surveillance Software Passwords 80

DoublePulsar

APRIL 20, 2023

Here’s a writeup from Kroll on a typical Black Basta incident: Qakbot has been around for many years, and is under heavy surveillance by both commercial CTI providers and independent security researchers. If you see alerts for Qakbot, isolate the PC and lock the user account until you’re sure things are safe. Go in hard. Go in hard.

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Schneier on Security

DECEMBER 4, 2023

I wrote about four systems for enabling trust: our innate morals, concern about our reputations, the laws we live under, and security technologies that constrain our behavior. Laws and security technologies are systems of trust that force us to act trustworthy. They have social media accounts with personalities.

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Pegasus is the creation of the NSO Group , an Israeli firm that licenses it to governments to perform surveillance. NSO states its technology is intended to “prevent and investigate terrorism and crime to save thousands of lives around the globe”. One aspect that sets Pegasus apart from other malware is its focus on individual targets.

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