Security Affairs

JUNE 2, 2019

The popular privacy-focused email service ProtonMail has been accused of offering voluntarily real-time surveillance assistance to law enforcement. The popular privacy-focused email service ProtonMail made the headlines because it has been accused of supporting real-time surveillance carried out by law enforcement.

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Heimadal Security

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

The FinFisher surveillance solution was developed by the Gamma Group but it also comes with malware-like capabilities often found in spyware strains. The post Windows Boot Manager Hijacked by FinFisher Malware appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog. Researchers Investigated […].

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 1, 2023

. | [link] Introduction In 2013, Edward Snowden leaked over 200,000 classified National Security Agency documents concerning widespread government surveillance practices. This propelled a debate on declining privacy in exchange for heightened provision of security into the mainstream media.

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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. Neither were any of the algorithm names I knew, not even algorithms I knew that the US government used. I’m sure that a bunch of major governments have a complete copy of everything Greenwald has.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 19, 2022

63 of them were targeted or infected with the Pegasus spyware, and four others with the spyware developed by another surveillance firm named Candiru. The researchers reported that at least two of them were targeted or infected with both surveillance software. ” concludes the report. . ” concludes the report.

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Troy Hunt

NOVEMBER 24, 2019

Speaking of delivering, I actually got 3 blog posts out this week which I've not done for a while, the most significant of which relates to "data enrichment" companies (also often referred to as "data aggregators"). Mass surveillance is a reality. A VPN can't solve this issue, but it's a great first step.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Businesses and homeowners increasingly rely on internet protocol (IP) cameras for surveillance. And while cosmetic security measures are in place, security leaders have long warned that technologies produced by Chinese companies can be exploited by China’s government. Surge in internet-facing cameras. Most insecure brands.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

On September 12, 2023 we published two blogs urging our readers to urgently patch two Apple issues which were added to the catalog of known exploited vulnerabilities by the Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), and to apply an update for Chrome that included one critical security fix for an actively exploited vulnerability.

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Security Affairs

MAY 2, 2023

TBK Vision is a video surveillance company that provides network CCTV devices and other related equipment, including DVRs for the protection of critical infrastructure facilities. ” reads the advisory published by Fortinet.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 20, 2022

Synesis Surveillance System – Anonymous claims to have hacked the Synesis and Kipod surveillance systems. It was leaked now in response to the Belarusian government taking control of the system. Tell your government to GTFO of #Ukraine pic.twitter.com/1HYikMU99N — NB65 (@xxNB65) April 18, 2022. GB in size.

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 23, 2021

For instance, if you have employees in China and the EU, you’ll have to obtain Chinese government approval to provide data from China to EU authorities enforcing the GDPR. Government Monitoring. In some countries, government agencies may monitor your employees’ web activity.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 21, 2019

Here are a few unexpected examples of supposedly anonymous data reversal: •In 2016, the Australian government released what they called the “anonymous” (i. Despite warnings from cybersecurity academics, whistleblowers or former NSA and CIA agents, the general public shows no animosity toward metadata surveillance.

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Javvad Malik

DECEMBER 28, 2022

If you’re paying for security, they should be able to shake off stalkers without resorting to intrusive surveillance tech. If that’s something someone can pull together themselves with a bit of time and coding, imagine how much information could be captured by governments. But governments may be the least of our worries.

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CSO Magazine

MARCH 2, 2022

Since Russia launched a full-scale military invasion into Ukraine on February 23, a series of cyberattacks have been detected targeting Ukrainian businesses, websites and government agencies amid the ongoing conflict. For immediate assistance in the current emergency, Vectra AI is offering several services on a complimentary basis.

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CSO Magazine

OCTOBER 27, 2021

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021

In 2019, the Reuter agencies published a report that detailed the activity of “a secret hacking team of American mercenaries” that joined Project Raven as part of a clandestine team of experts that helped the United Arab Emirates in conducting a surveillance program and conducting hit-and-run hacking operations. ” reads the response.

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The Last Watchdog

JULY 27, 2020

Here’s what everyone should know about what’s at stake when it comes to infusing some level of ethics into AI. ‘Ethical AI’ Companies and big government agencies know ethical use of AI is important. At the moment, there’s little to constrain corporations or government agencies from using AI however they want.

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BH Consulting

MAY 25, 2023

This blog will walk you through why and how Facebook got this record-breaking fine. The origins of this case date back nearly a decade following controversies around US Government surveillance and leaks from the now infamous whistle-blower Edward Snowden. The long story The decision on Facebook has been long awaited.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Often overlooked, the SIM card —short for Subscriber Identification Module—acts as the nexus between our identity and technology, illuminating the thin line between connection and surveillance.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

The group described the main purpose of the attack as below, “When the government stops listening to the people, it’s time to wake them up. There will be no #DigitalIndia until and unless government of India stops their surveillance projects & make their systems secure.”. on German and French government officials.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

US to Raise Breach of Government Records at Talks with China. This Monday, The United States began the annual security talks with China and an official said that the US government representative would raise directly the major data breach at OPM during the discussion. Follow the SiteLock blog for the latest cybersecurity news.

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BH Consulting

DECEMBER 1, 2020

This is the first in a series of blogs exploring what this decision means for you. The blog series will be followed by a free webinar with our data protection experts. surveillance law in Section 702 FISA and EO 12333 , which can give the US authorities access to any transferred data. The DPC rejected his complaint.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JANUARY 10, 2024

Many articles and blogs portray the adequacy decision as finally allowing free personal data flow between the EU and US companies, without the implementation of additional data protection safeguards. This, and the fact that the challenges posed by the previously invalidated Privacy Shield remain, presage an unstable future for the DPF.

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Webroot

MARCH 12, 2021

Multiple systems were taken offline following a ransomware attack on the Spanish government labor agency SEPE , which has affected all 700 of their offices across the country. Hackers gain admin access to surveillance company cameras. Spanish labor agency suffers ransomware attack.

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Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Nickel’s techniques vary, but in the end the group’s activity has only one objective, namely to implant stealthy malware for getting into networks, stealing data, and spying on government agencies, think tanks, and human rights organizations. A long list of IOCs can be found at the end of this write-up about Nickel by MSTIC.

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Schneier on Security

MAY 1, 2020

This is just something governments want to do for the hell of it. I haven't blogged about this because I thought it was obvious. "I'm not even talking about the privacy concerns, I mean the efficacy. Does anybody think this will do something useful? But from the tweets and emails I have received, it seems not.

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Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Nickel’s techniques vary, but in the end the group’s activity has only one objective, namely to implant stealthy malware for getting into networks, stealing data, and spying on government agencies, think tanks, and human rights organizations. A long list of IOCs can be found at the end of this write-up about Nickel by MSTIC.

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McAfee

JULY 17, 2020

This blog is for information purposes only and it does not constitute legal advice or advice on how to achieve operational privacy and security or compliance with laws or regulations. surveillance, and, therefore, do not have a right to an effective remedy in the U.S., The Court said that. as required by Article 47 of the EU Charter.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 13, 2019

billion IoT devices in use as of 2017, half are consumer gadgets, like smart TVs, speakers, watches, baby cams and home thermostats; much of the rest is made up of things like smart electric meters and security cameras in corporate and government use. Industry standards-setting bodies and government regulators recognize what’s at stake.

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DoublePulsar

APRIL 20, 2023

Capita handle £6.5billion of UK government contracts. 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. The UK government now classes it as a tier 1 threat, the same as terrorism.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Last Monday, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) claimed that the controversial new surveillance bill Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act (CISA) could sweep away important privacy protections. The bank is also working on strengthening its partnerships with government, law enforcement agencies and third-party service providers.

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BH Consulting

DECEMBER 14, 2020

This is the second blog in our series on the evolving international transfers landscape following the Court of Justice of the European Union [ CJEU ] decision in July 2020 which ruled the Privacy Shield data transfer mechanism invalid. Some countries, by virtue of known surveillance laws, will be deemed non-compliant.

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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. The spyware allows governments to crack citizen’s mobile devices, track them, and observe their communications. The Indian Government responded by denying they use Pegasus to target non-criminals.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 17, 2021

Back in February 2021, we wrote a blog discussing how to prevent sophisticated physical document fraud , focusing on what the fraud looks like today and what can be done to reduce it. How governments can ensure the issuance of secure documents.

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Centraleyes

MARCH 11, 2024

Cloud frameworks provided by major cloud service providers such as Google Cloud, AWS, and Azure are not mandatory requirements imposed by external governing bodies or regulatory authorities. FedRAMP (Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program): A Shield for Government Galaxies Targeted at U.S.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JANUARY 14, 2020

A barrage of news about data breaches, government surveillance, and corporate misconduct has soured consumer sentiment on current data practices privacy regulators and authorities strive to protect consumer rights and shape the future of data protection. 5G tech will make the IoT a greater part of our everyday lives.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

Vulnerable devices could be used to spread malware within the enterprise, used for corporate espionage, surveillance of personnel, or plan whaling phishing campaigns. In a previous blog , we discovered that less than half of companies (48%) could detect if any of their IoT devices have been breached. IoT Protection is Key.

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