The Last Watchdog

APRIL 24, 2025

Related: PKI and the IoT cloud One quiet but consequential development now taking root in the financial sector could prove pivotal: the emergence of a dedicated Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) framework, tailored to banks and payment networks, guided by the Accredited Standards Committee X9 (ASC X9), and being rolled out by DigiCert.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 28, 2024

French internet service provider (ISP) Free disclosed a cyber attack, threat actors allegedly had access to customer personal information. that provides voice, video, data, and Internet telecommunications to consumers in France. Free S.A.S. is a French telecommunications company, subsidiary of Iliad S.A.

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Schneier on Security

JULY 25, 2024

Friday’s massive internet outage, caused by a mid-sized tech company called CrowdStrike, disrupted major airlines, hospitals, and banks. The catastrophe is yet another reminder of how brittle global internet infrastructure is. Compare the internet with ecological systems. Nearly 7,000 flights were canceled.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 18, 2025

Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned Chinese firm Sichuan Juxinhe Network Technology Co., telecommunication and internet service providers. government systems, including the recent targeting of Treasurys information technology (IT) systems, as well as sensitive U.S. national security.”

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 24, 2025

There are two sides to this: 1) assessing a technology vendors cryptoagility efforts in your RFPs as a part of determining third-party tech supplier risk, 2) assessing a technology vendors capability to help you in your PQC migration as technology functionality you can use.

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Krebs on Security

MARCH 21, 2025

Rather, the missives are sent through the Apple iMessage service and through RCS , the functionally equivalent technology on Google phones. The user simply waves their phone at a local payment terminal that accepts Apple or Google pay, and the app relays an NFC transaction over the Internet from a phone in China.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 21, 2024

I had the chance to sit down with Eyal Benishti , IRONSCALES founder and CEO, to get a breakdown of how their new Generative Adversarial Network (GAN) technology utilizes a specialized LLM to reinforce anti-phishing mitigation services. One promising example of the latter comes from messaging security vendor IRONSCALES.

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

Some 20 years ago, the founders of Amazon and Google essentially set the course for how the internet would come to dominate the way we live. Blockchain technology in 2019 may prove to be what the internet was in 1999. However, cryptocurrencies are only one small part of blockchain technology.

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Krebs on Security

MAY 3, 2019

A Pennsylvania credit union is suing financial industry technology giant Fiserv , alleging that “baffling” security vulnerabilities in the company’s software are “wreaking havoc” on its customers. Brookfield, Wisc.-based based Fiserv [ NASDAQ:FISV ] is a Fortune 500 company with 24,000 employees and $5.8

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 13, 2021

The TinyNuke malware is back and now was used in attacks aimed at French users working in manufacturing, technology, construction, and business services. Proofpoint researchers uncovered a campaign exclusively targeting French entities and organizations with operations in France with the banking malware TinyNuke. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Krebs on Security

MAY 28, 2024

From 2015 to July 2022, 911 S5 sold access to hundreds of thousands of Microsoft Windows computers daily, as “proxies” that allowed customers to route their Internet traffic through PCs in virtually any country or city around the globe — but predominantly in the United States.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 24, 2025

Plus, the EUs DORA cyber rules for banks go into effect. DORA establishes strict cybersecurity requirements for financial firms including banks , insurance companies and investment firms, as well as for third-parties that provide information and communications technology (ICT) products and services to financial sector organizations.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 18, 2025

Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned Chinese firm Sichuan Juxinhe Network Technology Co., telecommunication and internet service providers. government systems, including the recent targeting of Treasurys information technology (IT) systems, as well as sensitive U.S. national security.”

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 24, 2022

Passwordless technology is certainly ready for prime time; innovative solutions from suppliers like Cisco’s Duo, Hypr, OneLogin and Veridium have been steadily gaining traction in corporate settings for the past few years. “Our One bank in the U.S. Here are a few takeaways. Security + efficiency. Our brains just won’t do it.”.

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Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

The CEO of a South Carolina technology firm has pleaded guilty to 20 counts of wire fraud in connection with an elaborate network of phony companies set up to obtain more than 735,000 Internet Protocol (IP) addresses from the nonprofit organization that leases the digital real estate to entities in North America. ”

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Joseph Steinberg

JULY 20, 2022

And, while today’s commercially-created quantum machines are nowhere near powerful enough to approach quantum supremacy, absolutely nobody knows the true extent of the quantum capabilities of all of the technologically-advanced governments around the world. Clearly, there is a need to act in advance – and acting takes time.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

From internal requirements that demanded secure yet efficient access for remote workforces, to external pressures such as the rise of cashless payments and other forms of frictionless financial processes, the pandemic required banks to examine and overhaul many of their processes. Addressing financial services’ key pain points.

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Krebs on Security

MARCH 20, 2020

Finastra , a company that provides a range of technology solutions to banks worldwide, said it was shutting down key systems in response to a security breach discovered Friday morning. The company employs more than 10,000 people and has over 9,000 customers across 130 countries — including nearly all of the top 50 banks globally.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 2, 2023

By Jayakumar (Jay) Kurup, Global Sales Engineering Director at Morphisec Securing operational technology (OT) creates unique challenges. Sometimes this is due to cultural reasons (management’s fear of even the slightest chance of disruption); other times, it is technological.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 18, 2025

Recent research from Forescout has revealed that roughly 35,000 solar power systems are exposed to the internet, with researchers discovering 46 new vulnerabilities across three major manufacturers that could potentially destabilize power grids. This is where the IT/OT worlds collide, creating potential security issues for energy providers.

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Schneier on Security

DECEMBER 19, 2023

There’s a rumor flying around the Internet that OpenAI is training foundation models on your Dropbox documents. This isn’t helped by the fact that AI technology means the scope of what’s possible is changing at a rate that’s hard to appreciate even if you’re deeply aware of the space. Here’s CNBC. Here’s Boing Boing.

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Krebs on Security

MAY 11, 2020

Diebold Nixdorf , a major provider of automatic teller machines (ATMs) and payment technology to banks and retailers, recently suffered a ransomware attack that disrupted some operations. The company says the hackers never touched its ATMs or customer networks, and that the intrusion only affected its corporate network.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Fortunately, the city’s Department of Technology quickly identified the threat and took action to significantly limit potential exposure, which included severing internet connectivity.” ” reads the update published by the City.

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The Last Watchdog

JULY 10, 2023

Just decades ago, the internet was something that could only be accessed from large, immobile personal computers. Consumers don’t just need to trust that their bank is keeping their money and data safe – they need to trust that there are not privacy vulnerabilities in their lightbulbs. Today it is everywhere.

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Identity IQ

AUGUST 19, 2023

7 Internet Safety Tips for Safer Internet Browsing IdentityIQ With the internet, we can access vast amounts of information with only a click or tap. This year, the total number of internet users worldwide reached 5.18 And as immense as the internet is, so are the risks. Many threats lurk in its corners.

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Krebs on Security

JANUARY 8, 2024

For example, in 2010 Spamdot and its spam affiliate program Spamit were hacked, and its user database shows Sal and Icamis often accessed the forum from the same Internet address — usually from Cherepovets , an industrial town situated approximately 230 miles north of Moscow. bank accounts. w s, icamis[.]ru ru , and icamis[.]biz.

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Krebs on Security

JANUARY 17, 2024

With memorable hits such as “Internet Swiping” and “Million Dollar Criminal” earning millions of views, Punchmade has leveraged his considerable following to peddle tutorials on how to commit financial crimes online. First you wanna get a bank log from a trusted site. Among them is mainpage[.]me/punchmade,

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Krebs on Security

OCTOBER 2, 2020

The crooks running the Trickbot botnet typically use these config files to pass new instructions to their fleet of infected PCs, such as the Internet address where hacked systems should download new updates to the malware. Bank, JP Morgan Chase, PNC and Citigroup, to name a few.” But the new configuration file pushed on Sept.

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 24, 2019

Addressing third-parties Allen founded The Santa Fe Group in 1995 and established it as a leading consultancy, specializing on emerging technologies. Acohido is dedicated to fostering public awareness about how to make the Internet as private and secure as it ought to be. Innovation has to keep pace. Talk more soon.

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Krebs on Security

JULY 18, 2022

For the past seven years, an online service known as 911 has sold access to hundreds of thousands of Microsoft Windows computers daily, allowing customers to route their Internet traffic through PCs in virtually any country or city around the globe — but predominantly in the United States. THE INTERNET NEVER FORGETS.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Travelers often rely on technology to enhance vacations, like by sharing photos online or finding lodging on an app. Don't access key accounts like email or banking on public Wi-Fi. Wait until you getting back to share your magical memories with the whole internet. You might not want everyone to know you aren't at home.

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 3, 2022

At RSA Conference 2022 , which takes place next week in San Francisco, advanced technologies to help companies implement zero trust principals will be in the spotlight. Votiro has established itself as a leading supplier of advanced technology to cleanse weaponized files. This is a very good thing. There’s a lot more ground to cover.

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Identity IQ

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Tips to Help Avoid Internet Fraud IdentityIQ Today, where the internet plays a crucial role in our daily lives, it is essential to be vigilant and proactive in helping protect yourself from internet fraud. Continue reading to learn how help to protect yourself from the dangers of internet fraud.

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CSO Magazine

MARCH 17, 2022

Security experts and scientists predict that quantum computers will one day be able to break commonly used encryption methods rendering email, secure banking, crypto currencies, and communications systems vulnerable to significant cybersecurity threats. To read this article in full, please click here

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Hacker Combat

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

Together with other simple malware such as Dridex, Agent Tesla, DanaBot, and Zeus, Trickbot started as a non-threatening bank trojan. Among the brands that Trickbot is targeting, according to the study, are Wells Fargo, Bank of America , Amazon, PayPal, and American Express. Modules that Trickbot Uses to Steal Victim’s Information.

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Krebs on Security

OCTOBER 9, 2018

What do we do with a company that regularly pumps metric tons of virtual toxic sludge onto the Internet and yet refuses to clean up their act? Hangzhou Xiongmai Technology Co., BLANK TO BANK. ” If you get a hit, chances are excellent you’ve got a device built on Xionmai’s technology. no password).

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Joseph Steinberg

AUGUST 2, 2022

CyberSecurity Expert, Joseph Steinberg, was recently interviewed by the team at Utopia — a group of networking-technology enthusiasts seeking to provide readers with wise insights on security, privacy, and cryptocurrency — insights gained through interviews of people with considerable related experience. The interview follows.

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