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.

Cyber Risk 113

Cyber Risk Risk B2B Social Engineering 113

The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 27, 2021

On the privacy front, California beefed up its consumer data privacy regulations even as Facebook and Apple publicly feuded over how each of these tech giants abuse of consumer privacy and loosey handle sensitive data. Ransomware, phishing and social engineering attacks will all continue to increase.

Cybersecurity 235

Cybersecurity Ransomware Insurance B2B 235

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.

Social Engineering 52

Social Engineering Cybercrime Data privacy Engineering 52

Security Affairs

MAY 3, 2021

Often employees ended up sharing, copying, deleting, and even editing data they weren’t authorized to. Malware Attacks Hackers and cybercriminals often launch malware attacks to achieve their malicious goals. Social Engineering It’s been found that almost one-fourth of the data breach is carried out by using social engineering.

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Data breaches Social Engineering Engineering Network Security 130

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. Another concern involves the exposure of sensitive data.

Risk 118

Risk Artificial Intelligence Technology Digital transformation 118

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 1, 2022

The hackers used social engineering techniques, sending phishing emails to several of Target’s vendors, and successfully breached Target’s network. They then installed malware, which helped them obtain customers’ credit/debit card information. Focusing on your own cybersecurity practices isn’t enough.

Data breaches 89

Data breaches Passwords Social Engineering Encryption 89

Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Forking hell: Scrotebots clone thousands of projects, injecting malware millions of times. The post GitHub Fights Forks — Millions of Them — Huge Software Supply Chain Security FAIL appeared first on Security Boulevard.

Software 137

Software Malware Social Engineering Data privacy 137

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. Back up your data frequently and check that your backup data can be restored.

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Backups Password Management Identity Theft Passwords 102

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.

Hacking 138

Hacking Cybersecurity Social Engineering Data privacy 138

eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Despite all the advances in cybersecurity, email remains the starting point for the vast majority of cyberattacks, as phishing, malware and social engineering remain effective attack techniques. That makes email security software a worthwhile investment for organizations of all sizes. user/month Coro edge: $11.99/user/month

Software 130

Software Phishing Mobile Threat Detection 130

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.

Data privacy 79

Data privacy Risk Cybersecurity Social Engineering 79

Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Flash drive sharing malware escapes Україна. FSB APT USB VBS LNK DLL: WTH? Gamaredon fingered as perps. The post ‘LitterDrifter’ Russian USB Worm Leaks from Ukraine War Zone appeared first on Security Boulevard.

Malware 81

Malware Social Engineering Data privacy Engineering 81

eSecurity Planet

APRIL 9, 2024

This includes protecting diverse technological assets, such as software, hardware, devices, and cloud resources, from potential security flaws like malware, ransomware, theft, phishing assaults, and bots. Social engineering, for example, is a threat that makes use of human vulnerabilities for illegal access.

Risk 105

Risk Threat Detection Data breaches Encryption 105

Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 14, 2023

With AI's ability to learn from data and continuously refine its tactics, cybercriminals can create more sophisticated, elusive and difficult-to-detect malware. The post Emerging Technologies, Evolving Threats: Strategies for Future-Proofing Data Security appeared first on Security Boulevard.

Technology 78

Technology Malware Social Engineering Data privacy 78

SecureWorld News

MARCH 29, 2021

In our minds, October may technically be Cybersecurity Awareness Month, but now is the time when businesses and individuals need to be hyper-vigilant against innovative and never before seen hacks that are being employed and will be deployed against us. Malware released into the recipient’s system. The most likely of consequences?

Scams 75

Scams Data privacy Phishing Accountability 75

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.

Cyber Risk 77

Cyber Risk Risk Insurance Cyber Insurance 77

SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

SecureWorld recently hosted a panel discussion on the topic of insider threat featuring three guests: Phillip Curran, CISO and CPO for Cooper; Jordan Fischer, Cyber Attorney for Beckage; Billy VanCannon, Head of Product for Spirion; and Justin Turner, Associate Director of Cybersecurity and Data Privacy for Protiviti.

Social Engineering 76

Social Engineering Phishing Risk Data privacy 76

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.

Ransomware 135

Ransomware Risk Social Engineering Healthcare 135

Security Boulevard

APRIL 29, 2024

MDM Hindered: Android phones are still OK; this is Samsung’s home, after all. The post South Korean iPhone Ban: MDM DMZ PDQ appeared first on Security Boulevard.

Social Engineering 129

Social Engineering Data privacy Engineering IoT 129

Security Boulevard

MARCH 27, 2024

The post Revealed: Facebook’s “Incredibly Aggressive” Alleged Theft of Snapchat App Data appeared first on Security Boulevard. Meta MITM IAAP SSL bump: Zuck ordered “Project Ghostbusters”—with criminal consequences, says class action lawsuit.

Social Engineering 137

Social Engineering VPN Data privacy Engineering 137

Security Boulevard

MARCH 22, 2024

GoFAIL: Researchers worm their way into broken cache-filling microcode in most Macs and iPads. The post Apple M-Series FAIL: GoFetch Flaw Finds Crypto Keys appeared first on Security Boulevard.

Social Engineering 131

Social Engineering Data privacy Engineering Security Awareness 131

Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

PR FAIL: Were 3 million toothbrushes hacked into a botnet? Or does a Fortinet spokeschild have egg on his face? The post ‘Total Bollocks’ — No, Your Toothbrush isn’t DDoS’ing appeared first on Security Boulevard.

Hacking 142

Hacking Social Engineering DDOS Internet 142

Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Underpaid, overworked and angry: Whistleblower in hacker contractor firm for Chinese government blows lid off tactics, techniques and procedures. The post PRC State Hacking: ‘Chinese Edward Snowden’ Spills I‑Soon Secrets in Huge Dump of TTPs appeared first on Security Boulevard.

Hacking 136

Hacking Government Digital transformation Social Engineering 136

Security Boulevard

MARCH 8, 2024

Hilltop BillTok: ByteDance mobilizing addicted user base, as U.S. TikTok ban steamrolls through Capitol Hill after unanimous committee vote. The post TikTok Ban Incoming — but ByteDance Fights Back appeared first on Security Boulevard.

Mobile 128

Mobile Social Engineering Spyware Media 128

Security Boulevard

JANUARY 25, 2024

Targeted ads target targets: Patternz and Nuviad enable potentially hostile governments to track individuals by misusing ad bidding. The post Malicious AdTech Spies on People as NatSec Targets appeared first on Security Boulevard.

Government 138

Government Social Engineering Advertising Data privacy 138

Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Snow joke: A Microsoft researcher found it—and it’s somehow Microsoft’s fault. The post Linux Vendors Squawk: PATCH NOW — CVSS 9.8 Bootkit Bug in shim.efi appeared first on Security Boulevard.

Social Engineering 132

Social Engineering Data privacy Engineering IoT 132

Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

RaaS nicked: 11-nation army led by UK eliminates ransomware-for-hire scrotes’ servers. The post LockBit Takedown by Brits — Time for ‘Operation Cronos’ appeared first on Security Boulevard.

Ransomware 126

Ransomware Social Engineering Data privacy Engineering 126

Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Bad hoax blood: Spearphish pivots to deepfake Zoom call, leads to swift exit of cash. The post CFO Deepfake Fools Staff — Fakers Steal $26M via Video appeared first on Security Boulevard.

Digital transformation 130

Digital transformation Social Engineering Data privacy Engineering 130

Security Boulevard

JANUARY 3, 2024

The post Facebook’s New Privacy Nightmare: ‘Link History’ appeared first on Security Boulevard. How stupid does he think we are? You’ll want to turn off this new app setting.

Social Engineering 138

Social Engineering Advertising Data privacy Engineering 138

Security Boulevard

JANUARY 10, 2024

AirDrop hashing is weaksauce: Chinese citizens using peer-to-peer wireless comms “must be identified.” The post China Cracks Apple Private Protocol — AirDrop Pwned appeared first on Security Boulevard.

Wireless 135

Wireless Social Engineering Firewall Data privacy 135

Security Boulevard

JANUARY 18, 2024

Have I been pwned? Yes, you probably have. Stop reusing passwords, already. Here’s what else you should do. The post Massive ‘New’ Leaked Credentials List: Naz.API Pwns Troy appeared first on Security Boulevard.

Passwords 132

Passwords Social Engineering Data privacy Authentication 132

Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 13, 2023

When will it end? Russia takes down Kyivstar cellular system, Ukraine destroys Russian tax system. The post Russia Hacks Ukraine, Ukraine Hacks Russia — Day#658 appeared first on Security Boulevard.

Hacking 131

Hacking Digital transformation Social Engineering Data privacy 131

Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Manifest V3: Destiny. Huge advertising monopoly flexes muscles: “Manifest V2” extensions to be nuked, but “V3” cripples ad blockers. The post Google to Force-Block Ad Blockers — Time to Get Firefox? appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Advertising Social Engineering Data privacy Engineering 133

Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

The post 2023 Sees Record Data Compromises Amidst Changing Tactics appeared first on Security Boulevard. Cybercriminals are shifting their focus toward targeted identity fraud and scams resulting in fewer overall victims.

Scams 134

Scams Social Engineering Data breaches Data privacy 134

Security Boulevard

MAY 19, 2024

In episode 330 Tom, Scott, and Kevin discuss the new features for iPhones and Android phones designed to warn users about secret trackers, possibly aiding in identifying stalkers.

Data breaches 64

Data breaches Technology Social Engineering Data privacy 64

Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 1, 2023

For you plague, still: States can’t just ban apps, says federal judge. The post TikTok Ban Banned — Montana Loses in US Court appeared first on Security Boulevard.

Digital transformation 127

Digital transformation Social Engineering Spyware Data privacy 127

Security Boulevard

JANUARY 2, 2024

What a Mickey Mouse operation: Infostealer scrotes having a field day with unpatched vulnerability. The post Google Whistles While OAuth Burns — ‘MultiLogin’ 0-Day is 70+ Days Old appeared first on Security Boulevard.

Social Engineering 137

Social Engineering Accountability Account Security Data privacy 137