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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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 8, 2020

The cybersecurity and data privacy industry is definitely a "growth industry." So, it is not at all surprising that cybersecurity and data privacy are top priorities for the C-suite. According to Forbes , the global cybersecurity market will be worth $173 billion in 2020, and looking to increase to $270B by 2026.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 28, 2022

.–( BUSINESS WIRE )– Keyavi Data Corp. , Minichillo, Keyavi’s chief information security officer and VP of cyber threat & intelligence. The latest IBM-Ponemon Institute study also found that data breach costs hit a 17-year high, costing companies an average of $4.24 million per incident.

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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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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 11, 2023

As the world continues to face unprecedented cyber threats, Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) are facing a growing number of challenges in their roles. They will need to keep their organization’s cybersecurity infrastructure up-to-date with the latest security patches and technologies to stay ahead of attackers.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 12, 2023

by […] The post Biden’s National Cybersecurity Strategy, BetterHelp’s FTC Fine, Chick-fil-A Data Breach appeared first on The Shared Security Show. The post Biden’s National Cybersecurity Strategy, BetterHelp’s FTC Fine, Chick-fil-A Data Breach appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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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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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 29, 2018

The headlines immediately attempted to lay the blame, in large part, on the fact that Equifax’s chief information security officer was a music major and did not have a background in technology. The technologies existing in 2018 will undoubtedly differ from those that exist in 2020. Equifax was not special in this regard.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

26 key cyber security stats for 2024 that every user should know, from rising cyber crime rates to the impact of AI technolog y. Phishing Attacks: Phishing is the top cyber attack, causing 90% of data breaches. Data Breach Costs: The average global cost of a data breach in 2023 was $4.45

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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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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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BH Consulting

MAY 23, 2024

Over the years, BH Consulting has gained experience in working with global rules and directives in cybersecurity and data protection. The company was the first cybersecurity provider in Ireland to become certified to the ISO27001 information security standard. BH Consulting has provided its DPO as a service to CarTrawler.

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

Privacy regulations and legislation are topics that continue to be of concern for consumers and businesses alike. News of data breaches, data vulnerabilities and compromised private information is released almost daily from businesses both small and large. Related: Europe’s GDPR ushers in new privacy era.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 17, 2021

Colonial Pipeline and JBS are the most recent in a long string of largely public data breaches (e.g., Equifax, Capital One, and SolarWinds), where an industry giant suffers a data breach with spider-webbing effects in the aftermath. The value of using written information security programs (WISPs) cannot be overstated.

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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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Centraleyes

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Let’s delve into the transformative potential of compliance by uncovering the impactful goals of security compliance, revealing how it can be a dynamic force propelling your business forward in the ever-evolving cybersecurity landscape. What is Cyber Security Compliance?

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 21, 2022

At the same time – in fact, as a direct result of data’s central importance – more adversaries are working harder and finding more nefarious ways to steal or otherwise compromise your data. As just one measure, the number of data breaches in the first nine months of 2021 exceeded all those in 2020, a new record.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 28, 2020

With over 59% of all data breaches being traced back to a third-party vendor or supplier, companies need to be laser focused on their vendor management programs. It is noteworthy that some of the most well known data breaches were caused by vendors or suppliers. Let's face it, you don't know what you don't know.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 17, 2021

Colonial Pipeline and JBS are the most recent in a long string of largely public data breaches (e.g., Equifax, Capital One, and SolarWinds), where an industry giant suffers a data breach with spider-webbing effects in the aftermath. The value of using written information security programs (WISPs) cannot be overstated.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JANUARY 25, 2018

This year’s report documents these twin drivers, what organizations are doing about the problems and best practice recommendations for how IT security stances should change to meet both needs. First – The breaches. What we capture as part of our data is a bit different, however. The failure to adopt modern data security methods.

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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 Affairs

JULY 29, 2022

A few MFA methods used in strong authentication include: FIDO security keys Certificate-based smart cards and certificate-based USB tokens Mobile phone and software-based authentication One Time Password (OTP) authenticators Pattern-based (or grid) authenticators Hybrid tokens. Resistant to phishing. User experience.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 9, 2024

This framework guarantees that appropriate authentication measures, encryption techniques, data retention policies, and backup procedures are in place. Common threats include misconfigurations, cross-site scripting attacks, and data breaches. Security breaches have a lower impact when they are detected and responded to on time.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 13, 2022

In an age of strong data privacy laws like GDPR and CCPA , data loss prevention (DLP) technology is becoming a critically important IT security tool. Every organization has data, and some of that data is more sensitive than others. Data Explosion. Key DLP Trends. Hybrid Work Model.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 17, 2019

Security is an ongoing process that requires multiple steps. Let’s look specifically at how this applies to the ‘Secure IT’ sub-theme for NCSAM 2019. Organizations cannot secure their information technology (IT) simply by training everyone in the organization to identify and avoid falling victim to a phishing attack.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

APRIL 25, 2018

By now, few businesses can be unaware that there is just one month to go until the EU General Data Protection Regulation, better known as the GDPR, comes into force. According to my colleague, Peter Galvin, however, “ we have to admit that data breaches are the new reality ”.

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Pen Test

OCTOBER 12, 2023

This specialized form of testing has emerged as a crucial tool for evaluating the security of wireless networks and assessing their resilience against potential cyber-attacks (Davis & Brown, 2020). It underscores the vital role it plays in fortifying the burgeoning landscape of wireless technologies. What is Radio Frequency (RF)?

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Security Affairs

JUNE 20, 2023

It requires organizations to adopt robust strategies to safeguard data from unauthorized access, data breaches, and potential risks arising from conflicting regulatory frameworks. The evolving threat landscape presents additional challenges, including the rise of sophisticated cyberattacks. Stefanie is a regular writer at Bora.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 29, 2022

Earmarked by the FBI as a particular threat to the financial service industry just over a year ago, the increase of internet traffic, data breaches and API usage all contribute to the perfect conditions for successful credential stuffing attacks. Here’s what you need to know about how they work, and how you can stay safe. .

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 21, 2019

Cybersecurity professionals need to learn how to respond to this specific kind of attack, and employees need training in digital literacy that will help them identify ransomware attacks and refer them to a security professional. Data Privacy and Data Stewardship Are Becoming High Priorities. About the author.

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BH Consulting

JANUARY 11, 2022

“Insurance cover should never be a substitute for making an investment in the appropriate security controls for your business, based around technology, people and processes.”. Next, we turn to data privacy and, more specifically, the EU General Data Protection Regulation. Taking security seriously, certifiably.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 6, 2021

The Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification is considered to be the gold standard in information security. Those doors lead to many different types of positions and opportunities, thus making the information security community dynamic and multifaceted.

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SC Magazine

MARCH 10, 2021

According to thought leaders, the compromise of video data could result in intellectual property theft, physical security threats, privacy violations, extortion and perhaps regulatory punishment. Some experts speculated that certain privacy laws and regulations could have been violated in the incident.

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Cisco Security

JUNE 15, 2022

I was joined by Liz Waddell, Incident Response Practice Lead at Cisco Talos , who’s often there at ground zero for data breaches, helping teams put out fires in remediation. And finally, Christos Syngelakis, CISO, and Data Privacy Officer at Motor Oil Group.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 1, 2021

roundup of UK focused Cyber and Information Security News, Blog Posts, Reports and general Threat Intelligence from the previous calendar month, May 2021. The UK National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) published its Smart Cities (connected places) guidance for UK local authorities. More Big Data Breaches. At least 4.5

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The Security Ledger

AUGUST 6, 2019

In this episode of the Security Ledger Podcast (#156), we're joined by Michael Coates, the former Chief Information Security Officer at Twitter and the CEO and co-founder of Altitude Networks.* » Related Stories Unsecured Database Exposes Data of 80M U.S. Secure Everything. Read the whole entry. »

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 1, 2020

He writes about cybersecurity, privacy, and the impact of technology on the daily lives of consumers. He has a background in media, advertising, social, privacy, and security. On CyberNews, Edvardas tends to focus on the subjects of data privacy and cybersecurity.

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