CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 12, 2021

As an information security professional, have you often found yourself frustrated by the growing collection of cyber-based rules, guidance, regulations, and contemplations that our lawmakers can conjure up? It is also clear that information security professionals see things differently than most non-security people.

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Information Security Computers and Electronics Unstructured Data InfoSec 68

Security Affairs

APRIL 14, 2024

The Australian man faces twelve counts of computer offenses. The RAT allowed customers to access and control their victims’ computers remotely, its author advertised its stealing capabilities. “ According to the indictment, Chakhmakhchyan engaged in electronic communication with buyers after advertising the Hive RAT. .

Computers and Electronics 111

Computers and Electronics Advertising Cryptocurrency Malware 111

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 31, 2022

The Snatch ransomware group claims to have hacked HENSOLDT France, a company specializing in military and defense electronics. HENSOLDT is a company specializing in military and defense electronics. The company develops specific electronics solutions and offers dedicated COTS solutions for hazardous environments.

Computers and Electronics 106

Computers and Electronics Hacking Ransomware Data breaches 106

Security Affairs

JULY 19, 2023

361 (Unauthorized interference in the work of information (automated), electronic communication, information and communication systems, electronic communication networks), Art. The police seized computer equipment, mobile phones, more than 250 GSM gateways and about 150,000 SIM cards of various mobile operators. ​

Computers and Electronics 72

Computers and Electronics Mobile Accountability Media 72

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

The Taiwanese electronics manufacture Compal suffered a ransomware attack over the weekend, media blames the DoppelPaymer ransomware gang. It is the second-largest contract laptop manufacturer in the world behind Quanta Computer. “According to the Internet PTT, 30% of the computers have been hit. .

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Manufacturing Computers and Electronics Ransomware Media 136

Security Boulevard

JANUARY 6, 2023

Introduction By reducing information risks and vulnerabilities, a process called information security, also referred to as infosec, protects electronic data. Data can be stored in text, picture, or video file formats on servers, desktop computers, laptops, or mobile devices. InfoSec […].

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Computers and Electronics InfoSec Data collection Mobile 52

Security Affairs

MARCH 16, 2024

The Scranton School District is working with third-party forensic specialists to investigate the security breach and restore impacted systems. The attack is causing a temporary disruption to some of our computer systems and services. ” reported The Time Tribune. ” reported The Time Tribune.

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Ransomware Computers and Electronics Data breaches Hacking 109

Security Affairs

JULY 26, 2023

Swedish software firm Ortivus suffered a cyberattack that has resulted in at least two British ambulance services losing access to electronic patient records. Two British ambulance services were not able to access electronic patient records after a cyber attack that hit their software provider Ortivus. ” reads the advisory.

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Cyber Attacks Computers and Electronics Software Healthcare 91

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 24, 2022

They gang was received money through electronic payment systems YuMoney, Qiwi, and WebMoney, which are prohibited in Ukraine. ” During the searches, the police seized hard magnetic disks with personal data of citizens, computer equipment, mobile phones, SIM cards and flash drives with evidence of illegal activity.

Accountability 91

Accountability Computers and Electronics Hacking Mobile 91

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 29, 2023

The Computer Emergency Response Team of Ukraine (CERT-UA) warned of a new cyber espionage campaign carried out by the Russia-linked group APT28 (aka “ Forest Blizzard ”, “ Fancybear ” or “ Strontium ”). Thus, the compromise of any computer can pose a threat to the entire network.” ” reads the advisory published by CERT-UA.

Phishing 119

Phishing Malware Computers and Electronics Internet 119

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 11, 2021

The agents arrested the man at his home in Prykarpattia, he is a representative of the Russian electronic system of instant payments Webmoney, which is subject to the sanctions of the National Security and Defense Council. ” reads the press release published by the Ukrainian SSU. Pierluigi Paganini.

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DDOS Computers and Electronics Cybercrime Advertising 88

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Electronics retail giant MediaMarkt was hit by a ransomware attack that disrupted store operations in the Netherlands and Germany. Media Markt is a German multinational chain of stores selling consumer electronics with over 1000 stores in Europe. ” reported the local outlet RTLNieuws.

Computers and Electronics 115

Computers and Electronics Ransomware Retail Spyware 115

Hot for Security

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

(CJH) is alerting more than 36,000 UPMC patients that some of their personal data may have been inappropriately accessed as the result of an information security breach at the company,” the notice reads. “This event did not occur at UPMC or affect the security of its electronic patient records or other computer systems.”

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Data breaches Identity Theft Computers and Electronics Insurance 105

CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 17, 2021

.–( BUSINESS WIRE )–Arrow Electronics, Inc. The rigorous standard sets more than 100 requirements for the creation of a comprehensive information security management system, or ISMS. About Arrow Electronics. Read the full report here.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 15, 2021

Way back in 1975, two members of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) authored a report about how to protect computer systems. One of the recommendations in the report by Saltzer and Schroeder , “ The Protection of Information in Computer Systems ”, was to include “Fail-safe defaults”.

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Computers and Electronics InfoSec Engineering Cybersecurity 77

Security Affairs

AUGUST 22, 2023

HENSOLDT is a company specializing in military and defense electronics. The Snatch ransomware was first spotted at the end of 2019, Sophos researchers discovered a piece of the Snatch ransomware that reboots computers it infects into Safe Mode to bypass resident security solutions.

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Hacking Computers and Electronics Ransomware Risk 96

Security Affairs

APRIL 21, 2021

REvil ransomware gang is attempting to extort Apple ahead of the Apple Spring Loaded event threatening to sell stolen blueprints belonging to the IT giant that were stolen from Quanta Computer. Quanta Computer is a Taiwan-based manufacturer of notebook computers and other electronic hardware. Source Bleeping Computer.

Computers and Electronics 113

Computers and Electronics Ransomware Hacking Wireless 113

Security Affairs

JUNE 18, 2022

The RSOCKS was composed of millions of compromised computers and other electronic devices around the world, including industrial control systems, time clocks, routers, audio/video streaming devices, and smart garage door openers. “The U.S. ” reads the announcement published by DoJ.

Computers and Electronics 99

Computers and Electronics Internet Internet Manufacturing 99

Security Affairs

JULY 23, 2021

Estonian hacker Pavel Tsurkan has pleaded guilty in a United States court to the counts of computer fraud and of creating and operating a proxy botnet. The Estonian national Pavel Tsurkan has pleaded guilty in a United States court to two counts of computer fraud and abuse. ” reads the press release published by DoJ. . .

Computers and Electronics 119

Computers and Electronics IoT Cybercrime Internet 119

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 29, 2022

The security breach took place on October 21, 2022, when the internal security team detected unusual activity on its computer network. Limited clinical information regarding the received care. Social Security numbers (in some cases). The attackers had no access to electronic medical records.

Computers and Electronics 94

Computers and Electronics Ransomware Data breaches Identity Theft 94

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Olsen, the Assistant Attorney General for National Security; and James Smith, the Assistant Director in Charge of the New York Field Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (“FBI”), announced today that JOSHUA ADAM SCHULTE was sentenced to 40 years in prison by U.S. District Judge Jesse M.

Computers and Electronics 98

Computers and Electronics Engineering Hacking Data breaches 98

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Taiwanese electronics technology giant Acer discloses a security breach suffered by its after-sales service systems in India after an isolated attack. Bad news for the Taiwanese electronics technology giant Acer, it disclosed a second security breach this year. SecurityAffairs – hacking, cyber security).

Computers and Electronics 82

Computers and Electronics Retail Media Cybercrime 82

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 23, 2023

The authorities conducted 16 searches in Madrid, Málaga, Huelva, Alicante and Murcia and seized firearms, a katana, a baseball bat, four high-end cars, 80,000 euros in cash, a database with information on four million people, and computer and electronic material valued in thousands of euros. ” said the Spanish Police.

Computers and Electronics 88

Computers and Electronics Scams Cybercrime Phishing 88

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Following up on the electronic letter, the alleged widow begins a copious correspondence in which she says she was left completely alone after the death of her husband and children and without a home or money and hosted in a border refugee camp, where she feeds herself. during the Russian invasion of Ukraine that began in 2022.

Scams 108

Scams Banking Computers and Electronics Accountability 108

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 15, 2023

” The Snatch ransomware was first spotted at the end of 2019, Sophos researchers discovered a piece of the Snatch ransomware that reboots computers it infects into Safe Mode to bypass resident security solutions. HENSOLDT is a company specializing in military and defense electronics.

Hacking 114

Hacking Ransomware Computers and Electronics Marketing 114

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

” On March 3, 2022, the FBI executed a federal search warrant on Junk’s apartment and seized his electronic equipment. The seized computer had an active browser showing that Junk was attempting to illegally access accounts belonging to other people when the FBI arrived at his residence.

Cryptocurrency 109

Cryptocurrency Computers and Electronics Accountability Scams 109

Security Affairs

JULY 5, 2022

The police searched the home of the suspects and seized computer equipment, mobile phones, bank cards, and money obtained through the illicit activities. “Criminal proceedings have been opened under Part 3 of Art. 190 (Fraud), Part 5 of Art.

Phishing 94

Phishing Computers and Electronics Banking Mobile 94

Security Affairs

AUGUST 23, 2021

Razer is a popular manufacturer of computer accessories, including gaming mouses and keyboards. Razer is a very popular computer peripherals manufacturer that designs, develops, and sells consumer electronics, financial services, and gaming hardware, including gaming mouses and keyboards.

Computers and Electronics 131

Computers and Electronics Manufacturing Financial Services Software 131

SC Magazine

MAY 1, 2021

Prior to Mastercard, Abdullah was the chief information security officer at Xerox, where she established and led a corporate-wide information risk management program. She also served as the deputy chief information officer of the White House. She is also the host of the Mastering Cyber podcast.

Computers and Electronics 126

Computers and Electronics Technology Education Information Security 126

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 6, 2023

The most recent of these pilot projects originated at the University of Texas at Austin (UT – Austin, [link] ) from a CISA (Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency) initiative on the idea of creating a nationwide 311 computer system for small and medium-sized businesses.

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Cybersecurity Cybercrime Computers and Electronics Education 102

Security Affairs

AUGUST 15, 2021

The existence of a secret SAS mobile hacker squad, named MAB5 and under the control of the Computer Network Operations (CNO) Exploitation, was revealed by a job ad published by the UK’s Ministry of Defence on an external website, reported Alan Turnbull of Secret Bases. ” states Secret Bases.

Computers and Electronics 101

Computers and Electronics Hacking Engineering Mobile 101

SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Expansion of cybersecurity resources: The strategy expands the New York State Police's Cyber Analysis Unit, Computer Crimes Unit, and Internet Crimes Against Children Center. Maryland: The Maryland Department of Health (MDH) has established cybersecurity requirements for hospitals under the Maryland Health Information Security Act.

Cyber Attacks 81

Cyber Attacks Healthcare Computers and Electronics Financial Services 81

Lenny Zeltser

JUNE 2, 2018

Information security? Computer security, perhaps? If we examine the factors that influence our desire to use one security title over the other, we’ll better understand the nature of the industry and its driving forces. Are you in cybersecurity? Yet, the term cybersecurity is growing in popularity.

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Computers and Electronics Information Security Cybersecurity Marketing 64

The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

Related: How Multi Party Computation is disrupting encrypti on An accomplished violinist, Einstein, no doubt, appreciated the symmetry of his metaphor. Simply put, iO must be achieved in order to preserve privacy and security while tapping into the next generation of IT infrastructure. For instance, basic research led by Dr. Robert L.

Software 131

Software Computers and Electronics Encryption Energy and Utilities 131

Security Affairs

JUNE 17, 2023

Bleeping Computer reported that the Polish police arrested two individuals running the DDoS-for-hire services and collected data from a server in Switzerland used by the perpetrators. DDoS-for-hire or ‘booter’ services allows registered users to launch order DDoS attacks without specific knowledge.

DDOS 91

DDOS Computers and Electronics Cybercrime Cryptocurrency 91

Security Affairs

MARCH 17, 2024

France Travail data breach impacted 43 Million people Scranton School District in Pennsylvania suffered a ransomware attack Lazarus APT group returned to Tornado Cash to launder stolen funds Moldovan citizen sentenced in connection with the E-Root cybercrime marketplace case UK Defence Secretary jet hit by an electronic warfare attack in Poland Cisco (..)

Data breaches 108

Data breaches Computers and Electronics Cybercrime Ransomware 108

Schneier on Security

JUNE 6, 2023

I fly a lot—a quarter of a million miles per year—and being put on a TSA list, or being detained at the US border and having my electronics confiscated, would be a major problem. So would the FBI breaking into my home and seizing my personal electronics. I tried to talk to Greenwald about his own operational security.

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