SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

With tax season upon us, the United States government is reviewing its filing process and making some big changes. The IRS says that during this transition, it will work to quickly develop a different authentication process that does not involve facial recognition. Concerns over ID.me

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Resilient Multi-factor Authentication (MFA) and Strong Passwords. This year, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the National Cybersecurity Alliance (NCA) coordinate the collaboration between the government and industry, running a human-centric campaign themed “See Yourself in Cyber”.

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Security Affairs

JULY 13, 2023

. “Chinese cyberspies, exploiting a fundamental gap in Microsoft’s cloud, hacked email accounts at the Commerce and State departments, including that of Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo — whose agency has imposed stiff export controls on Chinese technologies that Beijing has denounced as a malicious attempt to suppress its companies.”

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 28, 2022

The 5G technology appears to be perfect from a distance, with its grand claims of fostering efficient interconnectivity and speedy data transfers between people, objects, and devices. Whirlpool has started deploying the 5G technology; other reputable organizations like Samsung, Nokia, and Cisco jump in on the trend.

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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. But “negligent security practices” are not a new concern for the US Government.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 11, 2021

DEV-0343: Iran-linked threat actors are targeting US and Israeli defense technology companies leveraging password spraying attacks. ” Microsoft added that password spray attacks on Office 365 accounts with multifactor authentication (MFA) enabled failed. .” For Office 365 users, see multifactor authentication support.

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Krebs on Security

MAY 12, 2022

KrebsOnSecurity has learned the alleged compromise is tied to a cybercrime and online harassment community that routinely impersonates police and government officials to harvest personal information on their targets.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 4, 2020

Related : The promise and pitfalls of IoT At the technology level, two fundamental things must get accomplished. The good news is that the technology to do this – on the fly and at the massive scale required — exists and is being reinforced. Nelson: The Japanese government, the U.K.,

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Taking an active role Your cybersecurity policy should address your employees and technology systems. Taurins It’s also essential your business evaluates its technology and keeps it regularly updated to the latest security standards. Security places a crucial role in your technology. Employee training is crucial.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Once the recording (for this is what it turned out to be) began with the next line in the pre-programmed speech, with no acknowledgement of my response, I knew I was dealing with a robot powered by technology that simulated a real voice. With every passing day attackers grow more and more intelligent, creative, and technologically advanced.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JULY 3, 2019

With details from our report, I also highlighted how demand for modernization, mobile payments, IoT, cloud migration and cost savings is driving the push for new technologies while increasing opportunities for threats. The post The Changing Face of Data Security in Federal Government appeared first on Data Security Blog | Thales eSecurity.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

It seems like not a day goes by where we don’t hear about a local government cyberattack. Indeed, from 911 call centers to public schools , cyberattacks on local governments are as common as they are devastating. Just how often do threat actors attack local governments? said daily. said daily. Table of Contents.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JUNE 24, 2021

How FIDO 2 authentication can help achieve regulatory compliance. Businesses are governed by an increasingly complex network of regulations, jurisdictions, and standards which dictate security and privacy requirements. One common denominator in all regulations is the need for strong authentication. Thu, 06/24/2021 - 07:22.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Government policymakers decided in the 1990s to promote inherently insecure, nascent Internet technology to be the world’s primary global information infrastructure for all the world’s communications, content, and commerce. Government policymakers decided in the 1990s to de facto nationally abdicate governing online.

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Google Security

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

government thinks so – and frankly, we agree. It’s time for companies to step up on their own and work with governments to help fix a flawed ecosystem. They increase their return on investment by exploiting outdated and insecure technology systems that are too hard to defend. We think they’re right.

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Jane Frankland

APRIL 17, 2024

Is it the security of personal information, the reliability of online transactions, the authenticity of digital identities? As technology weaves deeper into our lives, the swift exchange of information has become our reality. When you think about trust in the digital landscape, what comes to mind?

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 8, 2023

DigiCert Trust Lifecycle Manager additionally supports enrollment to a broad range of Microsoft and AWS technologies, providing organizations a unified approach to managing public and private trust for use cases such as biometric authentication, device authentication, WiFi/VPN provisioning, cloud workloads and infrastructure management.

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Krebs on Security

MARCH 31, 2022

On Tuesday, KrebsOnSecurity warned that hackers increasingly are using compromised government and police department email accounts to obtain sensitive customer data from mobile providers, ISPs and social media companies. Today, one of the U.S. All of the access Bug is currently offering was allegedly stolen from non-U.S.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

This is why governments and organizations around the world are implementing a zero trust security framework to reduce the risk of attacks while protecting resources and data. You also have to navigate reputational damage, lost revenue, and the potential for fines and sanctions from regulatory agencies. You can view the full agenda here.

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McAfee

AUGUST 11, 2021

As outlined in Executive Order on Improving the Nation’s Cybersecurity (EO 14028), Section 3: Modernizing Federal Government Cybersecurity, CISA has been tasked with developing a Federal cloud-security strategy to aid agencies in the adoption of a Zero Trust Architecture to meet the EO Requirements.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 7, 2023

The passwordless future feels close because we have the technology to do it, but progress will be slow as applications are migrated to adopt passwordless authentication. The post In Pursuit of a Passwordless Future appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Joseph Steinberg

OCTOBER 20, 2022

The rush to buy I bonds has also shown many Americans something less wonderful – that TreasuryDirect , the official government online system for purchasing and redeeming Savings Bonds, seems to employ security that is, to put it mildly, antiquated.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 13, 2020

Government. Government cyberattack. government agencies, according to people familiar with the matter.". One thing that remains unclear, is how the successful cyberattack occurred and which technology or tools were compromised. Government? government and its interests,” a source told Reuters.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 2, 2023

Cyber swindlers, also known as cyber fraudsters, are individuals or groups who use the internet and technology to commit fraud or deception for financial gain. Cyber swindlers can target individuals, businesses, and even government organizations, causing significant financial losses and damage to their reputation.

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Security Affairs

MAY 2, 2024

The attacks focus on industrial control systems (ICS) and other operational technology (OT) systems in the target infrastructure. The government agencies urge OT operators in critical infrastructure sectors to implement a set of mitigations provided in the advisory. The malicious activity began in 2022 and is still ongoing.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 7, 2024

and allied cybersecurity agencies are sounding the alarm over an ongoing campaign by pro-Russia hacktivist groups to target and compromise operational technology (OT) systems across critical infrastructure sectors in North America and Europe. Mandate multifactor authentication for privileged users. Multiple U.S.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 17, 2022

Microsoft has issued an official warning to all IT and not-for-profit organizations, along with some critical government organizations across Ukraine, that their digital infrastructure could be targeted by a dreaded data wiping malware campaign.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 23, 2022

They require integrity, authentication, trusted identity and encryption. Protocols and policies setting new parameters for trusted connections are being hammered out and advanced encryption, authentication and data protection solutions are being ramped up. Related: Leveraging PKI to advance electronic signatures. Trust under siege.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 1, 2023

In today’s interconnected world, where technology permeates every aspect of our lives, ensuring robust cybersecurity has become an utmost priority. From anomaly detection to automated threat hunting, these technologies are being integrated into security systems to enhance defense mechanisms and reduce response times.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 7, 2023

The latest bill to address data threats is the RESTRICT Act , also known as the Restricting the Emergence of Security Threats that Risk Information and Communications Technology Act. The bill is intended to address technology-based threats, giving the U.S. How does AI fit into our governance model? How should we manage AI?

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Schneier on Security

MAY 6, 2019

Enable two-factor authentication for all important accounts whenever possible. Do your best to disable the "secret questions" and other backup authentication mechanisms companies use when you forget your password­ -- those are invariably insecure.

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 13, 2021

Machines are dramatically increasing, and require a solution that will identify these identities, authenticate them, and then secure their interactions across the network. In the face of phishing threats, many companies focus their investments on anti-malware software or new technology to prevent threats from getting through.

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 13, 2022

These Russian cyber actors are government organizations and include other parties who take their orders from the Russian military or intelligence organizations – while not technically under government control. which supplies ultra-sensitive, portable marijuana breathalyzer technology. Related: Cyber espionage is in a Golden Age.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 23, 2023

The Evolving Cybersecurity Threats to Critical National Infrastructure andrew.gertz@t… Mon, 10/23/2023 - 14:07 Cyberattacks on critical vital infrastructure can have disastrous results, forcing governments and regulatory bodies to pay close attention to intensifying the efforts to safeguard these industries.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 14, 2022

While the default security settings have improved over the review period, some popular brands either offer default passwords or no authentication, meaning anyone can spy on the spies. It is worrying that all analyzed brands have at least some models that allow users to keep default passwords or have no authentication setup whatsoever.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 23, 2024

The National Police Agency in South Korea warns that North Korea-linked threat actors are targeting defense industry entities to steal defense technology information. The government experts warned that the attackers employed sophisticated hacking techniques. North Korea’s hacking attempts targeting defense technology will continue.”

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Adam Levin

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Cybersecurity researchers have determined the records are authentic and current as of March 2020. State and federal government officials have denied that the data was acquired via hacking and have maintained that the data was available through the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

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