Identity IQ

JUNE 3, 2021

Some of the data that ISPs log as you browse the internet can include: Websites you visit while browsing. Email messages that are not properly encrypted. Geo-location data while browsing from a smartphone. The law states that ISPs need to store data related to the customer’s browsing data and history for a period of time.

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VPN Internet Internet Encryption 86

Threatpost

AUGUST 12, 2020

App concealed the practice of gathering device unique identifiers using an added layer of encryption.

Encryption 124

Encryption Data collection Mobile Government 124

Centraleyes

MAY 20, 2024

The assessment takes into account governance, security, and identity management challenges. This may include: Manage identities Offboarding accounts Checking administrative privileges Data governance involves quality assurance Review privileged user credentials Reduce the number of accounts with privileged access.

Data breaches 52

Data breaches Accountability Authentication Healthcare 52

Security Boulevard

JANUARY 18, 2024

A good API security strategy starts with a well thought out API security posture governance program that spans from design to deployment. API posture governance is foundational to behavioral threat protection. It takes lots of data and lots of cloud compute power to effectively and accurately identify anomalous behavior.

Risk 59

Risk Government Artificial Intelligence Threat Detection 59

eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

government and defense institutions for intelligence gathering. Attacks on telecom corporations, government institutions, and utilities then followed in a predictable pattern. Despite initial suspicions, encrypted communications with specific keys linked the attacks to the previous ones, indicating an organized effort.

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Internet Internet Cybersecurity Network Security 104

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

DECEMBER 13, 2018

Finally, it looks like progress is being made in this regard, with the UK Government launching a “Code of Practice” to secure the ever-expanding ecosystem of connected devices. Finally, it is difficult to underemphasise the importance of encryption to protect sensitive data collected by IoT devices.

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Internet Internet IoT Manufacturing 66

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JULY 12, 2018

They all must have unique identifiers and the ability to collect and transfer data over networks to enable monitoring, surveillance, and execution of decisions based on the collected data with little or no human intervention. But making the IoT work requires trust in the devices and the data they collect.

IoT 72

IoT Data collection Encryption eCommerce 72

Centraleyes

APRIL 18, 2024

This evidence serves multiple purposes, including: Verification of Controls : Auditors rely on evidence to verify the existence and effectiveness of cybersecurity controls, from access management to encryption mechanisms. The audit includes reviewing risk analysis, data access controls, encryption procedures, and physical security controls.

Risk 52

Risk Penetration Testing Encryption Cybersecurity 52

Krebs on Security

OCTOBER 12, 2018

Tony Sager (TS): The federal government has been worrying about this kind of problem for decades. In the 70s and 80s, the government was more dominant in the technology industry and didn’t have this massive internationalization of the technology supply chain. It’s a hard problem category.

Computers and Electronics 206

Computers and Electronics Internet Internet Technology 206

Schneier on Security

MARCH 13, 2019

Better data security so Facebook sees less. On the other hand, WhatsApp -- purchased by Facebook in 2014 -- provides users with end-to-end encrypted messaging. It even collects what it calls " shadow profiles " -- data about you even if you're not a Facebook user. Better use of Facebook data to prevent violence.

Surveillance 215

Surveillance Advertising Engineering Encryption 215

SecureList

AUGUST 8, 2022

The attack targeted industrial plants, design bureaus and research institutes, government agencies, ministries and departments in several East European countries (Belarus, Russia, and Ukraine), as well as Afghanistan. The attackers compressed stolen files into encrypted and password-protected ZIP archives.

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Malware Phishing Passwords Data collection 85

SC Magazine

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

It offers additional privacy and security features, including screening for malicious domains and encryption. The company received a finding of law from the Swiss government that it will not be treated as a telecommunications provider, exempting it from laws that would mandate data collection. and Google Public DNS.

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DNS Telecommunications Surveillance Data collection 96

CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 14, 2021

With many state and local governments issuing stay-at-home orders to help prevent the spread of the virus, patients were physically unable to attend certain clinics, especially given that healthcare centres were more likely to be prioritising patients with the coronavirus. How healthcare has transformed during the pandemic.

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Healthcare IoT Technology Data collection 91

SecureList

OCTOBER 7, 2022

It proved to be a part of a complex APT platform targeting government, telecommunication, scientific, military, and financial organizations in Russia, Iran, Rwanda, and possibly, Italian-speaking countries. The files were designed to be executed in a pre-defined order, and some of them were AES128-encrypted.

Malware 140

Malware Computers and Electronics Telecommunications Encryption 140

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

AUGUST 15, 2019

For example, data collected by an entity may not be associated with an individual but could identify a household. Under the CCPA publicly available information is defined as “lawfully made available from federal, state, or local government records, if any conditions associated with such information.”.

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Digital transformation Data collection Data privacy CISO 92

eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 6, 2022

Expect to see increasingly sophisticated AI and machine learning -based attacks – and a growing regulatory response from governments around the world. ” Also read: Homomorphic Encryption Makes Real-World Gains, Pushed by Google, IBM, Microsoft. . See also: Best Backup Solutions for Ransomware Protection.

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Ransomware Cybersecurity Artificial Intelligence CISO 128

Centraleyes

APRIL 25, 2024

Ensuring Compliance: Compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards is critical, ensuring adherence to specific security policies and procedures to protect sensitive data and maintain stakeholder trust. Both play integral roles in maintaining a robust governance and risk management framework.

Risk 52

Risk Accountability Technology Software 52

Malwarebytes

JANUARY 20, 2023

The Supreme Court’s decision was also an event that has few modern equivalents, changing the behaviors of three, core parts of society—government, corporate, and public. In the wake of a leaked draft of the decision, Federal legislators introduced a new, targeted data privacy bill to protect reproductive health data.

Data privacy 69

Data privacy Engineering Encryption Internet 69

SecureList

DECEMBER 2, 2022

This is the most precious source of intelligence as it provides unique and reliable data from trusted systems and technologies. Kaspersky’s private Threat Intelligence Portal (TIP), which is available to customers as a service, offers limited access to such in-house technical data.

Cyber threats 102

Cyber threats DNS Technology Engineering 102

CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 24, 2022

From December 2021 through January the following year, Bernalillo County was slammed by a ransomware attack that targeted government services. From banking to personal data collection, schools must ensure that their systems come with security features and that their employees comply with those security features.

Education 58

Education Cyber Attacks Cyber Insurance Insurance 58

Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Internal Revenue Service website for months: Anyone seeking to create an account to view their tax records online would soon be required to provide biometric data to a private company in Virginia — ID.me. Super Bowl Sunday watchers are treated to no fewer than a half-dozen commercials for cryptocurrency investing. ” SEPTEMBER.

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Cryptocurrency Cybercrime Computers and Electronics Scams 233

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

APRIL 17, 2024

Enterprises must prioritize responsible AI governance to mitigate threats and uphold ethical standards. Employ encryption, access controls, and secure development practices to safeguard models against unauthorized access or tampering. Investments in Training: Security staff must be trained in AI systems and Generative AI.

Risk 71

Risk Data collection Artificial Intelligence Accountability 71

Security Boulevard

APRIL 17, 2024

Enterprises must prioritize responsible AI governance to mitigate threats and uphold ethical standards. Employ encryption, access controls, and secure development practices to safeguard models against unauthorized access or tampering. Investments in Training: Security staff must be trained in AI systems and Generative AI.

Risk 69

Risk Data collection Artificial Intelligence Accountability 69

eSecurity Planet

MARCH 17, 2023

Managed Detection and Response Product Guide Top MDR Services and Solutions Encryption Full disk encryption, sometimes called whole disk encryption, is a data encryption approach for both hardware and software that involves encrypting all disk data, including system files and programs.

Network Security 115

Network Security Penetration Testing Firewall Antivirus 115

Spinone

JULY 23, 2020

Here are some of the places where they can be trained: IAPP Certifications TÜV in Germany IT Governance in the UK ISACA Certifications As for other skills and qualifications necessary for the DPO job, here are some to look for: Experience in managing people. Data loss protection with encrypted 3x a day backup.

Education 52

Education Data privacy Risk Data collection 52

Krebs on Security

APRIL 16, 2020

“Looking at the data collected, the pattern of visits are highest on Monday and Friday, and the lowest visit count is on the weekend. Our data shows that there were virtually no customer hits on COVID-related domains prior to February 23.” “It’s either that or the government gets involved.

Cyber threats 286

Cyber threats Phishing Data collection Government 286

eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Encryption protects data both in transit and at rest. Data loss prevention ( DLP ) prevents unwanted data transfers. Data Loss Prevention (DLP): DLP tools monitor and manage data flows in order to avoid illegal sharing or leaking of sensitive data.

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SecureList

AUGUST 10, 2023

For most implants, the threat actor(s) use(s) similar implementations of DLL hijacking (often associated with Shadowpad malware) and memory injection techniques, along with using RC4 encryption to hide the payload and to evade detectionlibssl.dll or libcurl.dll was statically linked to implants to implement encrypted C2 communications.

Malware 75

Malware Encryption Media Data collection 75

Security Boulevard

JUNE 15, 2023

Enter Mystic Stealer, a fresh stealer lurking in the cyber sphere, noted for its data theft capabilities, obfuscation, and an encrypted binary protocol to enable it to stay under the radar and evade defenses. Example Mystic Stealer constant obfuscation technique Encrypted binary custom protocol. All data is encrypted with RC4.

Cryptocurrency 52

Cryptocurrency Password Management Malware DNS 52

Security Affairs

JANUARY 13, 2021

While these alt platforms largely position themselves as “free speech” alternatives, we at CyberNews were also interested in how these alt social platforms compare in terms of data collection. Users would need to read both Triller’s and Quickblox’ privacy policies to get a good idea of how their data is being collected and processed.

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Data collection Accountability Media Advertising 115

ForAllSecure

OCTOBER 25, 2022

With ransomware, attackers encrypt an organization's data and hold it hostage until a ransom is paid. Once attackers receive payment, they are supposed to share a decryption key, enabling victims to recover their data. In early 2022, the Russian government cracked down on several ransomware organizations, including Re-Evil.

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Ransomware Encryption Cybercrime Government 40

eSecurity Planet

JULY 22, 2021

It’s gained more momentum in recent weeks with the Department of Defense and the Biden Administration , in reaction to such high-profile attacks as those on SolarWinds , Colonial Pipeline and Kaseya , urging government agencies and private companies to adopt a zero-trust architecture. ” Most Devices Communicate in Plaintext.

IoT 143

IoT Risk Architecture Manufacturing 143

SC Magazine

MARCH 19, 2021

Among them, the discovery that the app was not end-to-end encrypted as advertised, and that between 2018 and 2019, a “ZoomOpener” webserver module was installed on Macs that bypassed Apple’s security. How were differing demands across industries (government versus business versus consumer) managed all within a pretty short window?

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Advertising Education Media Encryption 97

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JULY 11, 2019

The GDPR applies to businesses that collect and use personal information from citizens of the EU, regardless of where the business itself is located. The GDPR’s four main areas of focus are: Privacy rights, Data security, Data control and Governance. Encryption and pseudonymization. What does the GDPR require?

Risk 97

Risk Encryption Accountability Government 97

SecureList

JULY 27, 2023

Chinese-speaking activity ToddyCat, a sophisticated threat actor, continues to operate in Asia, targeting government entities in Malaysia, Thailand and Pakistan. We now have better visibility into the group’s tactics, particularly in the areas of lateral movement, data collection and exfiltration.

Malware 82

Malware Government Phishing Social Engineering 82

eSecurity Planet

MARCH 17, 2022

The Veracode Application Analysis Platform includes a dual focus on developer enablement and AppSec governance to help clients secure software through each stage of the software development lifecycle. Kibana is a free GUI for organizations working with Elastic’s ELK stack for analyzing and visualizing data from nearly any source.

Penetration Testing 105

Penetration Testing Software Risk Firewall 105

SecureList

JUNE 20, 2022

within network activity logs collected by the Internet Service Provider (ISP), etc.). Below are some examples of the type of data collected and strategies of collection and analysis during the technical attribution process. On the other hand, new capabilities are offered to defenders in response.

Energy and Utilities 83

Energy and Utilities Data collection Malware Cybersecurity 83