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Security Compliance & Data Privacy Regulations

eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 9, 2022

Regulatory compliance and data privacy issues have long been an IT security nightmare. And since the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) took effect May 25, 2018, IT compliance issues have been at the forefront of corporate concerns. GDPR-style data privacy laws came to the U.S. Location Matters.

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Cyber CEO: Data Privacy Day – How to Enhance Your Data Privacy

Herjavec Group

JANUARY 27, 2022

January 28th is Data Privacy Day, an international effort to empower individuals and support businesses in the endeavor to respect privacy, safeguard data, and enable trust. This year, the National Cybersecurity Alliance has extended the data privacy campaign to be a week-long initiative.

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Twitter Data Breach, 15 Minutes to Exploit Zero-Day Vulnerabilities, Resilient Deepfake Traits

Security Boulevard

JULY 31, 2022

Twitter suffers a data breach of phone numbers and email addresses belonging to 5.4 The post Twitter Data Breach, 15 Minutes to Exploit Zero-Day Vulnerabilities, Resilient Deepfake Traits appeared first on The Shared Security Show.

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TikTok Denies Data Breach, Los Angeles School District Ransomware Attack, Fingerprint Scanners in School Bathrooms

Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

TikTok has denied reports that it was breached by a hacking group, after it claimed they have gained access to over 2 billion user records, the Los Angeles school district, the second-largest in the US, suffered a ransomware attack, and details on how one high school in Sydney Australia installed fingerprint scanners at the entrance […].

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Apple Previews Lockdown Mode, Another Marriott Data Breach, Smart Contact Lenses

Security Boulevard

JULY 17, 2022

The post Apple Previews Lockdown Mode, Another Marriott Data Breach, Smart Contact Lenses appeared first on The Shared Security Show. The post Apple Previews Lockdown Mode, Another Marriott Data Breach, Smart Contact Lenses appeared first on The Shared Security Show.

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LastPass Data Breach, ETHERLED: Air-Gapped Systems Attack, Twitter Whistleblower Complaint

Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

The post LastPass Data Breach, ETHERLED: Air-Gapped Systems Attack, Twitter Whistleblower Complaint appeared first on The Shared Security Show. The post LastPass Data Breach, ETHERLED: Air-Gapped Systems Attack, Twitter Whistleblower Complaint appeared first on The Shared Security Show.

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Meta’s EU Ad Practices Ruled Illegal, Twitter API Data Breach, Vulnerabilities in Major Car Brands

Security Boulevard

JANUARY 15, 2023

The post Meta’s EU Ad Practices Ruled Illegal, Twitter API Data Breach, Vulnerabilities in Major Car Brands appeared first on The Shared Security Show. The post Meta’s EU Ad Practices Ruled Illegal, Twitter API Data Breach, Vulnerabilities in Major Car Brands appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Could TikTok Be Removed From App Stores, HackerOne Employee Caught Stealing Vulnerability Reports, California Gun Owner Data Breach

Security Boulevard

JULY 10, 2022

The post Could TikTok Be Removed From App Stores, HackerOne Employee Caught Stealing Vulnerability Reports, California Gun Owner Data Breach appeared first on The Shared Security Show.

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Safety first: Will insurance companies stall or accelerate cybersecurity progress?

SC Magazine

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

Now, those insurers are poised to drive cybersecurity investment by insisting that organizations meet certain criteria to qualify for coverage. Still unclear is whether this will serve the cybersecurity community well, or distort strategies to protect data and networks. A maturing model. billion in premium.

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Microsoft Lost Its Keys, Voice Cloning Scams, The Biden-Harris Cybersecurity Labeling Program

Security Boulevard

JULY 23, 2023

But wait, there’s more to this […] The post Microsoft Lost Its Keys, Voice Cloning Scams, The Biden-Harris Cybersecurity Labeling Program appeared first on Shared Security Podcast. The post Microsoft Lost Its Keys, Voice Cloning Scams, The Biden-Harris Cybersecurity Labeling Program appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Massive AT&T Data Leak, The Danger of Thread Hijacking

Security Boulevard

APRIL 7, 2024

Episode 324 features discussions on a significant AT&T data breach affecting 73 million customers and a sophisticated thread jacking attack targeting a journalist.

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Is Social Media at a Tipping Point, The TikTok Invisible Challenge, San Francisco Police Can Use Killer Robots

Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 4, 2022

A recent data breach of 5.4 million Twitter users and Meta being fined $265 million dollars from a 2021 data leak, and people are fleeing Twitter because of Elon Musk. Are we finally seeing a tipping point in social media? What is the TikTok “Invisible Challenge” and how links to fake “unfilter” software is being […].

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Security Roundup January 2021

BH Consulting

JANUARY 12, 2021

Curated advice, guidance, learning and trends in cybersecurity and privacy, as chosen by our consultants. From a cybersecurity perspective, the year had more than its share of incidents. Unsurprisingly, the SolarWinds supply chain attack stars in the year’s worst hacks and breaches from both Wired and Ars Technica.

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Biden’s National Cybersecurity Strategy, BetterHelp’s FTC Fine, Chick-fil-A Data Breach

Security Boulevard

MARCH 12, 2023

What you need to know about Biden’s new National Cybersecurity Strategy, which aims to provide a framework of what the current administration wants the US federal government, critical infrastructure organizations, and private companies to do to work together to improve national cybersecurity.

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Linux Backdoor Infection Scare, Massive Social Security Number Heist

Security Boulevard

APRIL 14, 2024

The episode further delves into a cybersecurity incident where hackers stole 340,000 social security numbers from a […] The post Linux Backdoor Infection Scare, Massive Social Security Number Heist appeared first on Shared Security Podcast.

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Okta Hacked Again, Quishing Is The New Phishing, Google Play Protect Real-Time Scanning

Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 5, 2023

In this episode, we explore the recent Okta breach where hackers obtained sensitive customer data via unauthorized access to the Okta support system. Next, we discuss the emerging threat of “quishing,” a combination of voice calls and phishing that preys on unsuspecting victims.

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ChatGPT Goes Viral, More Trouble for LastPass, Apple’s New Data Protections

Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 11, 2022

The post ChatGPT Goes Viral, More Trouble for LastPass, Apple’s New Data Protections appeared first on The Shared Security Show. A chatbot developed by OpenAI, called ChatGPT, has gone viral and is able to mimic human language and speech styles and can interact with users in a conversational way. Attackers broke into a […].

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DuckDuckGo Browser Allows Microsoft Trackers, Stolen Verizon Employee Database, Attacking Powered Off iPhones

Security Boulevard

JUNE 5, 2022

The DuckDuckGo mobile browser allows Microsoft trackers due to an agreement in their syndicated search content contract, a database of contact details for hundreds of Verizon employees was compromised after an employee was social engineered to give the attacker remote access to their corporate computer, and details about new research that shows that (..)

Social Engineering

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Multi-Factor Authentication Fatigue Attack, Signal Account Twilio Hack, Facebook and Instagram In-App Browser

Security Boulevard

AUGUST 21, 2022

A Cisco employee was compromised by a ransomware gang using a technique called multi-factor authentication fatigue, an attack on the Signal messenger app’s SMS service Twilio potentially disclosed the phone numbers of 1,900 users, and details on how Facebook and Instagram track what you click on including your web browsing history by using their in-app (..)

Authentication

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MOVEit Cyberattack, The Problem with Password Rotations, Military Alert on Free Smartwatches

Security Boulevard

JULY 2, 2023

We discuss the alarming trend of hackers targeting trusted suppliers to gain access to customer data, potentially holding companies and individuals for ransom. Several major organizations, including British Airways and the BBC, fell victim to the recent MOVEit cyberattack.

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Twitter’s Paywall 2FA, Mental Health Data for Sale, Meta’s Verified Program

Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

How data brokers are selling sensitive mental health data for a few hundred dollars with little attempt to hide identifying information such as names […] The post Twitter’s Paywall 2FA, Mental Health Data for Sale, Meta’s Verified Program appeared first on The Shared Security Show.

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Reddit Hacked, Preventing Accidental Location Sharing, Developer Hacks His Own Company

Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

Reddit announced that it was the victim of a phishing attack aimed at its employees, resulting in unauthorized access to internal documents, code, and some unspecified business systems. Advice on managing device location-tracking settings to ensure you’re not sharing your location inadvertently.

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Uber Breach Guilty Verdict, Mandatory Password Expiration, Fake Executive Profiles on LinkedIn

Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 16, 2022

The post Uber Breach Guilty Verdict, Mandatory Password Expiration, Fake Executive Profiles on LinkedIn appeared first on The Shared Security Show.

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Missouri 'Hacking' Controversy: Here's How InfoSec Pros Are Responding

SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Governor Mike Parson (R-MO) and his office are likely seeing a huge outpouring of letters, emails, phone calls, and certainly social media comments in this latest controversial matter related to cybersecurity. Also, this case is furthering a recent study's findings that more and more Americans are seeing cybersecurity as a bipartisan effort.

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How security professionals will rise to the challenge of cyber defense in 2022

CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Thankfully, cybersecurity professionals everywhere are working on inventing new tech and improving upon legacy technology solutions to maintain pace with these criminals who threaten our data security. Learn more about what security leaders have to say about the upcoming year below: Neil Jones, cybersecurity evangelist, Egnyte.

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Security Compliance & Data Privacy Regulations

Cyber CEO: Data Privacy Day – How to Enhance Your Data Privacy

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Twitter Data Breach, 15 Minutes to Exploit Zero-Day Vulnerabilities, Resilient Deepfake Traits

TikTok Denies Data Breach, Los Angeles School District Ransomware Attack, Fingerprint Scanners in School Bathrooms

Apple Previews Lockdown Mode, Another Marriott Data Breach, Smart Contact Lenses

LastPass Data Breach, ETHERLED: Air-Gapped Systems Attack, Twitter Whistleblower Complaint

Meta’s EU Ad Practices Ruled Illegal, Twitter API Data Breach, Vulnerabilities in Major Car Brands

Could TikTok Be Removed From App Stores, HackerOne Employee Caught Stealing Vulnerability Reports, California Gun Owner Data Breach

Safety first: Will insurance companies stall or accelerate cybersecurity progress?

Microsoft Lost Its Keys, Voice Cloning Scams, The Biden-Harris Cybersecurity Labeling Program

Massive AT&T Data Leak, The Danger of Thread Hijacking

Is Social Media at a Tipping Point, The TikTok Invisible Challenge, San Francisco Police Can Use Killer Robots

Security Roundup January 2021

Biden’s National Cybersecurity Strategy, BetterHelp’s FTC Fine, Chick-fil-A Data Breach

Linux Backdoor Infection Scare, Massive Social Security Number Heist

Okta Hacked Again, Quishing Is The New Phishing, Google Play Protect Real-Time Scanning

ChatGPT Goes Viral, More Trouble for LastPass, Apple’s New Data Protections

DuckDuckGo Browser Allows Microsoft Trackers, Stolen Verizon Employee Database, Attacking Powered Off iPhones

Multi-Factor Authentication Fatigue Attack, Signal Account Twilio Hack, Facebook and Instagram In-App Browser

MOVEit Cyberattack, The Problem with Password Rotations, Military Alert on Free Smartwatches

Twitter’s Paywall 2FA, Mental Health Data for Sale, Meta’s Verified Program

Reddit Hacked, Preventing Accidental Location Sharing, Developer Hacks His Own Company

Uber Breach Guilty Verdict, Mandatory Password Expiration, Fake Executive Profiles on LinkedIn

Missouri 'Hacking' Controversy: Here's How InfoSec Pros Are Responding

How security professionals will rise to the challenge of cyber defense in 2022

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