Security Boulevard

MARCH 24, 2024

In this episode, special guest Alyssa Miller joins the hosts for an insightful and entertaining conversation covering a broad range of topics from social engineering anecdotes involving Kevin Johnson to Alyssa’s journey in aviation and being a pilot.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 4, 2024

As high-profile data breaches and leaks continue making headlines, a new report from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) examines the triple-whammy of factors enabling this tidal wave of personal data theft. Look to the NIST Cybersecurity Framework v2 for the guidance you need." So, it's not as simple as a Triple Threat.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Ray has wasted little time in assembling a top-notch team, which includes an unnamed cybersecurity forensics firm. ” Also read : Web3 Cybersecurity: Are Things Getting Out of Control? Crypto can also be a way to leverage cybersecurity breaches. Read more about Security Compliance & Data Privacy Regulations.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 5, 2022

The post DuckDuckGo Browser Allows Microsoft Trackers, Stolen Verizon Employee Database, Attacking Powered Off iPhones appeared first on The Shared Security Show.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 7, 2023

These attacks can result in significant financial and data loss, sometimes shutting down the business. Therefore, it’s crucial that small businesses make cybersecurity a top priority. What drives more cybersecurity attacks on small businesses? Therefore, protecting the clients’ data is better than facing compliance issues.

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BH Consulting

AUGUST 16, 2023

Curated advice, guidance, learning and trends in cybersecurity and privacy, as chosen by our consultants. And to cover some other big privacy developments, last month the EU Commission adopted a new legal framework for EU-US data sharing. Links we liked Five free online cybersecurity courses, via Help Net Security.

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Their top areas of concern include cybersecurity risk (58%), information security risk (53%) and compliance risk (39%). In fact, all of their other concerns—malware, stolen data, phishing, ransomware and misconfiguration of cloud services—include an element of human error and/or malice.

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Security Affairs

MAY 3, 2021

Social Engineering It’s been found that almost one-fourth of the data breach is carried out by using social engineering. Fraudsters often act as though they belong to a particular organization or business and then extract sensitive data from unsuspecting users. Consumers should be wary of their data as well.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Generative AI can help maintain a competitive advantage, but organizations should be mindful of the security and data privacy challenges of a new deployment. The post The Necessity of Security Best Practices When Implementing Generative AI appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 6, 2022

About the only consensus on cybersecurity in 2022 is that things will get uglier, but in what ways? Here are some of the more interesting predictions for 2022 we’ve seen from cybersecurity researchers. Here are some of the more interesting predictions for 2022 we’ve seen from cybersecurity researchers.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Editor’s note: I recently had the chance to participate in a discussion about the overall state of privacy and cybersecurity with Erin Kapczynski, OneRep’s senior vice president of B2B marketing. OneRep provides a consumer service that scrubs your personal information from Google and dozens of privacy-breaching websites.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 7, 2023

Threats are also growing, with 40 percent of data breaches involving stolen credentials, according to the 2022 Verizon Data Breach Investigation Report. We know that better data visibility leads to better risk mitigation. Stay vigilant about security vulnerabilities in AI chatbots.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 17, 2024

The OpenJS Foundation, which oversees multiple JavaScript projects, thwarted a takeover attempt of at least one project that has echoes of the dangerous backdoor found in versions of the XZ Utils data compression library that failed only because a Microsoft engineer incidentally discovered it.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Because it was impossible to recover the data, Target had to pay tens of millions in damages to affected customers. The hackers used social engineering techniques, sending phishing emails to several of Target’s vendors, and successfully breached Target’s network. Focusing on your own cybersecurity practices isn’t enough.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 21, 2019

Cybersecurity is an increasingly significant focus for many companies as cyberattacks become more frequent and more costly. Which are 5 Cybersecurity trends in the professional services sector? The cybersecurity landscape is changing, and every industry will need to adapt. Automation and AI Will Come to Cybersecurity.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 4, 2022

Back in the early days of personal computing, perhaps one of the only real concerns was data loss from a drive failure. There are rootkits, Trojans, worms, viruses, ransomware, phishing, identity theft, and social engineering to worry about. That risk still exists, but we all face many other threats today too. Security tips.

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BH Consulting

MAY 23, 2023

Curated advice, guidance, learning and trends in cybersecurity and privacy, as chosen by our consultants. Say it again, I double dare you Anyone familiar with phishing and social engineering will know scammers often use psychological tricks to get victims to divulge personal data.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 22, 2023

Jordan Fischer , Partner at Constangy and frequent instructor and speaker for SecureWorld, said the USPS incident shows that attacks are not always sophisticated or technical, and that humans are still the weakest link when it comes to cybersecurity. This was a not an incredibly technical attack.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 27, 2022

But the American Data Privacy and Protection Act wasn’t the only privacy related issue on Capitol Hill last week. The post ADPPA US Privacy Law: Coming Soon in Wake of Roe v. We could soon have a federal GDPR. Wade Redo appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 10, 2024

The tech giant says the information stolen doesn't represent a significant risk to users, but cybersecurity experts disagree. The post Dell Data Breach Could Affect 49 Million Customers appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 11, 2024

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency penetrated in February, via vuln in Ivanti. Free rides and traffic jams: U.S. The post Irony of Ironies: CISA Hacked — ‘by China’ appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 5, 2023

Unfortunately, 'cybersecurity' is not a technical problem that can just be fixed with a patch, security update, change of code, or even a tool or service—no matter how great the tool or service may be—but is an ongoing battle with an active adversary that is countering every move and continuously probing for new weaknesses to exploit.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 11, 2020

Long before COVID-19, some notable behind-the-scenes forces were in motion to elevate cybersecurity to a much higher level. There is, in fact, deep consensus about how to protect sensitive data and ensure the overall security of corporate networks. states, for instance.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 31, 2024

Researchers at cybersecurity company Proofpoint wrote in a report this week that the return of tax season reliably brought the threat group TA576 back into action. It’s still relatively early in the year, but bad actors are already targeting accounting and finance organizations as well as filers in the United States with tax-related scams.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 22, 2022

As the number and severity of data breaches continues to rise, organizations are recognizing that those costs are not theoretical. If your company has not already experienced a significant cybersecurity event, it is probably only a matter of time before it does. Also read: The Top Cybersecurity Companies. was worth roughly $4.1

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Although generative AI is driving a spike in attacks, it can also serve as another line of cybersecurity defense. The post 2024 Cyberthreat Forecast: AI Attacks, Passkey Solutions and SMBs in the Crosshairs appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Threatpost

OCTOBER 23, 2018

Finance-sector employees fared the worst in an awareness survey, with 85 percent showing some lack of cybersecurity and data privacy knowledge.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 13, 2024

The post Tile/Life360 Breach: ‘Millions’ of Users’ Data at Risk appeared first on Security Boulevard. Location tracking service leaks PII, because—incompetence? Seems almost TOO easy.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 14, 2024

The post Recall ‘Delayed Indefinitely’ — Microsoft Privacy Disaster is Cut from Copilot+ PCs appeared first on Security Boulevard. Copilot Plus? More like Copilot Minus: Redmond realizes Recall requires radical rethink.

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Centraleyes

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Engagement with Legal Counsel A data breach often triggers legal ramifications. Engage with legal counsel experienced in cybersecurity and data privacy to navigate the legal complexities. Engage Cybersecurity Experts Seek the expertise of cybersecurity professionals to assess and remediate vulnerabilities.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 20, 2023

Social engineering vulnerability assessment: This focuses on identifying human vulnerabilities that can be used by attackers to trick people into disclosing sensitive information that may jeopardize the security of their system. Social engineering methods include phishing , baiting, and tailgating.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 4, 2024

Snowflake, Inc. says NO, threatening legal action against those who say it was. But reports are coming in of several more massive leaks from other Snowflake customers. The post Was the Ticketmaster Leak Snowflake’s Fault? appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 23, 2024

Privacy FAIL: Apple location service returns far more data than it should, to people who have no business knowing it, without your permission. The post Apple API Allows Wi-Fi AP Location Tracking appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 24, 2024

Inglorious Basta(rds): 16 days on, huge hospital system continues to be paralyzed by ransomware—and patient safety is at risk. The post Black Basta Ascension Attack Redux — can Patients Die of Ransomware? appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 22, 2024

Deepfake Zoom of Doom: Construction giant Arup Group revealed as victim of January theft—10% of net profit lost. The post CFO Deepfake Redux — Arup Lost $26M via Video appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 16, 2024

One in three office workers who use GenAI admit to sharing customer info, employee details and financial data with the platforms. Are you worried yet? The post Risks of GenAI Rising as Employees Remain Divided About its Use in the Workplace appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 20, 2021

We hear this at SecureWorld cybersecurity conferences on a regular basis. federal and state laws governing the protection of privacy, health or other personally identifiable information and data privacy and cybersecurity laws in other regions. Cyberrisk is business risk.

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