eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024

Let’s explore what to expect from the upcoming regulations, provide insights into critical federal and state laws, and offer practical compliance and risk management strategies. These laws aim to establish standards for securing data, ensuring privacy, and mitigating risks associated with digital information.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 19, 2024

Using managerial credentials, he swapped the SIM numbers associated with customers’ phone numbers into mobile devices controlled by another individual, enabling this person to control the customers’ phones and access the customers’ electronic accounts – including email, social media, and cryptocurrency accounts.

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Webroot

JUNE 17, 2025

Scammers are targeting the travel industry, putting millions of travelers at increased risk. Why travelers are prime targets Being in an unfamiliar environment can put your personal information at risk if you’re relying on public Wi-Fi networks, using shared devices, and carrying valuable personal and business data on mobile devices.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 1, 2023

Cybersecurity is practice of protecting information technology (IT) infrastructure assets such as computers, networks, mobile devices, servers, hardware, software, and data (personal & financial) against attacks, breaches and unauthorised access. Sometimes theft of PII can lead to identity theft too.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 13, 2021

The Alliance tasked marketing company Interbrand with creating a palatable term that they could trademark because “Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) wireless communication standard 802.11 Your computer can communicate with your router through a WiFi signal (or a cable) even if your router isn’t online.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

We discovered a few key themes that help characterize why hackers are increasingly targeting healthcare systems and services compared to other industries: > URGENCY Hackers understand that technology outages can disrupt or halt a hospital's daily operations - which in many cases puts patients’ lives at risk. What can we do about it?

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Herjavec Group

AUGUST 26, 2021

1962 — Allan Scherr — MIT sets up the first computer passwords, for student privacy and time limits. Student Allan Scherr makes a punch card to trick the computer into printing off all passwords and uses them to log in as other people after his time runs out. It is thought to be the first computer virus. . years of probation.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 16, 2023

In today’s digital age, sensitive information is constantly being shared and transmitted over various electronic devices and networks. It is important for computer users to encrypt their files and emails because they may contain sensitive information that could be intercepted or accessed by unauthorized users.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

By gaining a deeper understanding of application security, companies can take the necessary steps and actions to safeguard their valuable assets and reduce the risk of devastating data breaches. The security measures that AppSec requires depends on the type of application and risks involved. How Does Application Security Work?

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The Security Ledger

OCTOBER 18, 2018

To answer those questions we invited two experts into The Security Ledger studio to talk about the evolution of the event and of the cyber security industry itself: Russ Schrader is the Executive director of the National Cybersecurity Alliance (NCSA) and Angel Grant is the Director, RSA Identity and RSA Fraud & Risk Intelligence.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 17, 2023

With this new approach to the office, employers and IT specialists have had to adapt to the increased risk of cybersecurity breaches within the company context. Then we will review practices you can adopt to establish hybrid workplace security and mitigate the risk of granting malicious third parties unrestricted network access.

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

How do you share a secret key with each other without the risk of someone on the internet intercepting it in the middle? Also known as asymmetric encryption , public key cryptography is used as a method of assuring the confidentiality, authenticity and non-repudiation of electronic communications and data storage. Banking Sector.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 18, 2024

These attacks not only compromise sensitive patient data but also disrupt essential hospital services, putting lives at risk. These breaches not only compromise patient privacy but also put them at risk of identity theft and financial harm. Beyond data breaches, cyberattacks can also disrupt critical hospital services.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JULY 20, 2023

3 Ways to Protect Smart Devices from Criminal Exploits madhav Thu, 07/20/2023 - 07:28 When people think of home or business security, they are usually worried about protecting against a physical breaking in via a window or door and a burglar stealing valuables such as jewelry, cash, electronics, and equipment.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

A threat actor had access to electronic patient record system of an unnamed French hospital, and the health data of 750,000 patients was compromised. An unnamed French hospital suffered a data breach that impacted more than 758,000 patients, a threat actor had access to the electronic patient record system of the organization.

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Schneier on Security

NOVEMBER 8, 2017

I am a board member of the Electronic Frontier Foundation, AccessNow, and the Tor Project; and an advisory board member of Electronic Privacy Information Center and VerifiedVoting.org. The Equifax breach was a serious security breach that puts millions of Americans at risk. I have eleven main points: 1.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 5, 2024

A recent report from Emsisoft sheds light on the impact of these attacks, highlighting that ransomware incidents are not just a financial burden but pose a tangible risk to human lives. The time to act is now, as the longer ransomware remains unchecked, the more lives are at risk.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

This article will walk you through the various types of malware, how to identify and prevent a malware attack, and how to mitigate the risks. There’s no definitive method or technique that defines malware; any program that harms the computer or system owners and benefits the perpetrators is malware. What is Malware . Warning signs.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 31, 2021

This article will walk you through the various types of malware, how to identify and prevent a malware attack, and how to mitigate the risks. There’s no definitive method or technique that defines malware; any program that harms the computer or system owners and benefits the perpetrators is malware. What is Malware?

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Security Through Education

APRIL 7, 2021

Additionally, they may call pretending to be a company you do business with, like Amazon, or one that can fix your computer, such as Apple. Bad actors can then use this information for future medical insurance or identity theft schemes. “Microsoft'” Calls — Your Computer Has a Problem. COVID-19 Scams.

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SecureList

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

If the movie lover entered their bank card details on the fake site, they risked paying more than the displayed amount for content that did not exist and sharing their card details with the scammers. Soccer fans chasing merchandise risked compromising their bank cards or just losing some money.

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SecureList

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

In this case, victims risked both their credentials and their money. Fraudsters also sent out emails with promotional offers from home appliance and electronics stores. The links in such emails led to fraudulent websites that looked identical to legitimate online stores but stood out with extremely low prices.

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