Schneier on Security

AUGUST 2, 2023

In an email newsletter, Melissa Hathaway wrote: Now that the rule is final, companies have approximately six months to one year to document and operationalize the policies and procedures for the identification and management of cybersecurity (information security/privacy) risks. News article.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

I just wrapped up a management review for our cybersecurity program (which is called an Information Security Management System (ISMS) in ISO 27001), and it got me thinking about how valuable these reviews are—not just for meeting compliance requirements like ISO 27001, but for driving real improvements in how we approach cybersecurity.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Below are the findings of infringement of the GDPR reported by DPC: Decision 1 Article 33(3) GDPR – By not including in its breach notification all the information required by that provision that it could and should have included.

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Security Affairs

MAY 18, 2025

Security Affairs Malware newsletter includes a collection of the best articles and research on malware in the international landscape PupkinStealer : A.NET-Based Info-Stealer Interlock ransomware evolving under the radar Technical Analysis of TransferLoader Sophisticated NPM Attack Leveraging Unicode Steganography and Google Calendar C2 Horabot Unleashed: (..)

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Joseph Steinberg

JULY 22, 2021

Whether on an NBA court or in an information-security operations center (SOC), professionals must understand what resources they have at their disposal, and make decisions as to how to best deploy those resources. In the meantime, check out this infographic: Reproduced with permission of Nowsourcing.

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Joseph Steinberg

JANUARY 20, 2022

Zero Trust is a concept, an approach to information security that dramatically deviates from the approach commonly taken at businesses worldwide by security professionals for many years. I will discuss in a future article what roadmaps should contain in order to be most likely to yield successful Zero Trust adoption efforts.

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Schneier on Security

NOVEMBER 9, 2018

This Article explores the competing values inherent in data stewardship and makes recommendations for practice by drawing on the pioneering work of the University of California in privacy and information security, data governance, and cyber risk.

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Troy Hunt

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

i speak at conferences around the world and run workshops on how to build more secure software within organisations. i'm a pluralsight author, microsoft regional director and most valued professional (mvp) specialising in online security and cloud development. The vast majority of people want to know where their data has been exposed.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 17, 2025

” reads the announcement published by noyb.

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Daniel Miessler

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Moxie’s article on NFTs was an interesting example in that he didn’t completely bash the whole enterprise. Image from a Coindesk article by Annie Zhang. It’s fine to advise caution and criticize, but we should do it from a position of curiosity rather than gatekeeping.

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Krebs on Security

APRIL 27, 2023

This misconfigured Salesforce Community site from the state of Vermont was leaking pandemic assistance loan application data, including names, SSNs, email address and bank account information. “Additionally, we suggest reviewing the following Help article, Best Practices and Considerations When Configuring the Guest User Profile.”

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CSO Magazine

JULY 26, 2021

It is probably fair to say that times have always been good for information security job candidates. To read this article in full, please click here (Insider Story)

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Joseph Steinberg

JANUARY 4, 2023

Zero Trust is a term that is often misunderstood and misused, which is why I wrote an article not long ago entitled Zero Trust: What These Overused Cybersecurity Buzz Words Actually Mean – And Do Not Mean.

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Security Affairs

MAY 11, 2025

Security Affairs Malware newsletter includes a collection of the best articles and research on malware in the international landscape iClicker site hack targeted students with malware via fake CAPTCHA New Noodlophile Stealer Distributes Via Fake AI Video Generation Platforms Backdoor found in popular ecommerce components Stealthy Linux backdoor leveraging (..)

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CyberSecurity Insiders

AUGUST 11, 2021

Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) Luis Gonsalves, Head of Security for Portugal’s central bank, and founder of the Cloud Security Alliance’s Portugal Chapter, says Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) stands out from other technical certifications. Read the Full Article.

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Security Affairs

MAY 4, 2025

Security Affairs Malware newsletter includes a collection of the best articles and research on malware in the international landscape io_uring Is Back, This Time as a Rootkit I StealC You: Tracking the Rapid Changes To StealC Interesting WordPress Malware Disguised as Legitimate Anti-Malware Plugin Using Trusted Protocols Against You: Gmail as a C2 (..)

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 9, 2024

The Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) has become one of the most critical roles in modern organizations. By doing so, they not only improve retention but also strengthen their security posture, enabling their CISOs to thrive in an ever-changing threat landscape. The article appeared originally on Medium here.

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CSO Magazine

MAY 22, 2022

Cryptography is the art of keeping information secure by transforming it into form that unintended recipients cannot understand. To read this article in full, please click here Cryptography definition.

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InfoWorld on Security

MARCH 1, 2022

It’s the CISO, or chief information security officer. This is typically a senior-level executive responsible for developing and implementing information security programs and the person first on the hook if a breach occurs. To read this article in full, please click here

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Security Affairs

MARCH 28, 2025

” Russian authorities in Saratov have launched criminal cases under Articles 159.6 Probably, there are both other victims of the same scheme and bots that create the appearance of active trading in this chat.” and 272 of the Criminal Code, blocking resources linked to the scheme.

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CSO Magazine

JUNE 15, 2023

The vast majority of CISOs have observed positive security culture gains in their organizations in the last year despite a perceived dip in the quality of overall security posture, according to the 10 th annual Information Security Maturity Report published by ClubCISO and Telstra Purple.

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CSO Magazine

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Used to simplify complex terminology or boost sales and marketing campaigns, buzzwords are an inescapable reality for an innovative and fast-paced industry like information security. Learn 8 pitfalls that undermine security program success and 12 tips for effectively presenting cybersecurity to the board.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 12, 2025

It mandates that deployers of high-risk AI systems that process personal information to develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive information security program that contains specific administrative, technical, and physical safeguards. This article published originally here. The decisions are Zhizhi Xu v.

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Krebs on Security

MARCH 7, 2022

In 2020, researchers from Athens University School of Information Sciences and Technology in Greece showed (PDF) how ransomware-as-a-service offerings might one day be executed through smart contracts. Before that, Jeffrey Ladish , an information security consultant based in Oakland, Calif.,

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CSO Magazine

JULY 26, 2021

It is probably fair to say that times have always been good for information security job candidates. Learn the 6 questions candidates should ask at every security job interview and find out the top cyber security certifications, who they're for, what they cost, and which you need. Sign up for CSO newsletters. ]. .

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CSO Magazine

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

The SANS ethical hacking survey , done in partnership with security firm Bishop Fox, is the first of its kind and collected responses from over 300 ethical hackers working in different roles inside organizations, with different levels of experience and specializations in different areas of information security.

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CSO Magazine

MAY 1, 2023

At this year's RSA Conference, information security experts appeared on a panel entitled "Misinformation Is the New Malware" to hammer out the distinctions. To read this article in full, please click here

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Security Affairs

APRIL 6, 2025

Security Affairs Malware newsletter includes a collection of the best articles and research on malware in the international landscape CISA Releases Malware Analysis Report on RESURGE Malware Associated with Ivanti Connect Secure Unboxing Anubis: Exploring the Stealthy Tactics of FIN7’s Latest Backdoor Advancements in delivery: Scripting with (..)

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CSO Magazine

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Every entity should have an information technology asset disposal (ITAD) program as part of its information security process and procedure. To read this article in full, please click here Indeed, every time an IT asset is purchased, the eventual disposal of that asset should already be defined within an ITAD.

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Security Affairs

MAY 2, 2025

Under Article 45(1) GDPR, personal data can be transferred to a third country if the European Commission decides it offers adequate data protection. The DPC found TikTok violated Article 46(1) GDPR by failing to ensure EEA user data transferred to China had protections equal to EU standards.

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Security Through Education

APRIL 7, 2025

Information Security Industry’s Flexibility for Disability Accessibility The field of information security is a massive umbrella that spans a lot of different focus areas. Information security has a lot of potential for remote positions and flexible work options.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

Security Affairs Malware newsletter includes a collection of the best articles and research on malware in the international landscape.

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CSO Magazine

AUGUST 31, 2022

To read this article in full, please click here

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

” reads the article published by DW. They claim that had they manipulated the power those plants feed into the European power grid, they could have caused blackouts a real threat amid the hybrid warfare against the West launched by Russia and others.”

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Graham Cluley

MARCH 6, 2024

Ukraine claims its hackers have gained possession of "the information security and encryption software" used by Russia's Ministry of Defence , as well as secret documents, reports, and instructions exchanged between over 2,000 units of Russia's security services. Read more in my article on the Hot for Security blog.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Every week the best security articles from Security Affairs are free in your email box. A new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter arrived! Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including the international press.

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CSO Magazine

APRIL 6, 2023

International information security accreditation and certification body CREST has published a new guide to fostering financial sector cyber resilience in developing countries. To read this article in full, please click here

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