The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

International regulations have also played a significant role in the privacy discussion, specifically following enforcement of the GDPR (General Data Privacy Regulation) in the European Union (EU). At the forefront of privacy-law related issues are very visible and widely used big technology companies. If the U.S.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 3, 2023

The concept of a Security Data Lake, a type of Data Lake explicitly designed for information security, has not received much attention yet. However, this is not your ordinary data storage solution. It can potentially bring a company's security to the next level.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

Google announced Privacy Sandbox on Android to limit user data sharing and prevent the use of cross-app identifiers. The company states that the Privacy Sandbox technologies are still in development. Google is also committed tp fighting and reducing covert data collection. ” reads the announcement.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 4, 2024

When and why companies implement UAM solutions UAM tools are often employed when a company's HR or information security departments identify specific issues that cannot be resolved by other means. Integration with a customer's existing infrastructure, including other security tools and various cloud technologies , is also crucial.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 16, 2020

Contact tracing technologies played an essential role in the containment of the pandemic in several countries, including South Korea, Singapore, Israel, and other nations. The privacy risks associated with the adoption of the app are not proportionate with the benefits of its use in the current context due to the above factors.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 19, 2022

In particular, the need for smart technology that manages who can access what and when is at high demand within the healthcare industry. Data’s Lifetime Impact. The impact of valuable data isn’t lost on healthcare organizations, but the challenge they face is how to use data for future use. Security Threats.

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Hot for Security

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Hackers could trigger ‘fake earthquakes,’ affecting emergency and economic responses to a seismic event, and generate mistrust in seismic technology among the population, the researchers say.

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Security Affairs

MAY 2, 2021

The Threat Report Portugal: Q1 2021 compiles data collected on the malicious campaigns that occurred from January to March, Q1, of 2021. The Portuguese Abuse Open Feed 0xSI_f33d is an open sharing database with the ability to collect indicators from multiple sources, developed and maintained by Segurança-Informática.

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Security Affairs

JULY 22, 2021

The Threat Report Portugal: Q1 2021 compiles data collected on the malicious campaigns that occurred from April to June, Q2, of 2021. The Portuguese Abuse Open Feed 0xSI_f33d is an open sharing database with the ability to collect indicators from multiple sources, developed and maintained by Segurança-Informática.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 17, 2023

The Sandworm group (aka BlackEnergy , UAC-0082 , Iron Viking , Voodoo Bear , and TeleBots ) has been active since 2000, it operates under the control of Unit 74455 of the Russian GRU’s Main Center for Special Technologies (GTsST). Poseidon is a Linux backdoor that supports a full range of remote computer control tools.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 17, 2021

Chinese-language threat actors are targeting telecom companies, as part of a cyber espionage campaign tracked as ‘Operation Diànxùn,’ to steal sensitive data and trade secrets tied to 5G technology. Hackers behind these campaigns are targering people working in the telecom industry.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 14, 2021

The Threat Report Portugal: Q3 2021 compiles data collected on the malicious campaigns that occurred from July to September, Q3, of 2021. The Portuguese Abuse Open Feed 0xSI_f33d is an open sharing database with the ability to collect indicators from multiple sources, developed and maintained by Segurança-Informática.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 26, 2021

The Threat Report Portugal: Q4 2020 compiles data collected on the malicious campaigns that occurred from October to December, Q4, of 2020. Next, was Retail and Technology, as the most sectors affected in this season. The submissions were classified as either phishing or malware. About the author Pedro Tavares.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 19, 2021

. “The incident could pose serious security risks if any core information was leaked to North Korea, as KAERI is the country’s largest think tank studying nuclear technology including reactors and fuel rods,” Ha Tae-keung said in a statement. Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

. “The personal health information that was copied was collected from a large network of mostly Ontario health care facilities and providers regarding fertility, pregnancy, newborn and child health care offered between January 2010 and May 2023.”

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

The authorities started the investigation into Google collection practice following a 2018 Associated Press article that revealed Google “records your movements even when you explicitly tell it not to.”. not hidden); and.

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SecureList

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Usually after the phrase there are MD5 hashes [1] , IP addresses and other technical data that should help information security specialists to counter a specific threat. It is a highly demanding activity, which requires time, multidisciplinary skills, efficient technology, innovation and dedication.

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Security Affairs

JULY 30, 2020

The Techniques, Tactics, and Procedures (TTPs) of the Operation North Star operations are very similar to those observed in 2017 and 2019 campaigns that targeted key military and defense technologies. “Our analysis indicates that one of the purposes of the activity in 2020 was to install data gathering implants on victims’ machines.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Data collected by Microsoft Defender for Endpoint shows that nearly 3,000 devices in almost 1,000 organizations have seen at least one RaspberryRobin payload-related alert in the last 30 days. DEV-0950 group used Clop ransomware to encrypt the network of organizations previously infected with the Raspberry Robin worm.

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Centraleyes

APRIL 18, 2024

Continuous Improvement: Evidence gathered during audits provides a basis for continuous improvement, allowing organizations to adapt cybersecurity practices to emerging threats and technologies. The audit ensures that the organization has implemented a robust ISMS and is committed to managing information security risks effectively.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 2, 2023

Given the vast level of tracking and surveillance that technology companies can embed into their widely used products, it is only fair that consumers be informed of how important user data, including information about their every move, is gathered, tracked, and utilized by these companies. The IT giant will pay $9.5

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 22, 2021

. “For more than a year, most corporate offices have stood mostly abandoned as employees continued to work remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic,” Deepen Desai, chief information security officer (CISO) at Zscaler, said in a statement. ” Most Devices Communicate in Plaintext.

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SecureList

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Next, they were able to access the control panels of two security solutions simultaneously. First, they got control over a solution for checking the compliance of systems with information security requirements by exploiting one of its vulnerabilities. USB propagation module capable of bridging the air-gapped networks.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

With copious amounts of data collected by healthcare facilities, cybercriminals often target such entities. Moreover, the healthcare industry collects unique data, known as Protected Health Information (PHI), which is extremely valuable. The healthcare industry might be known for the work it does to treat patients.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 21, 2019

” Turla attackers used many other tools and malware in the latest campaigns, such as a custom dropper to deliver the Neptun backdoor, a USB data collecting tool, a hacking tool that combines four NSA tools ( EternalBlue , EternalRomance , DoublePulsar , SMBTouch ).

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 10, 2019

origin gather information about the infected system and sent it back to the C2. ”This technology simplifies the connection of various premium services, but it is often used to illegally subscribe users to premium services.” Once executed, Android. ” continues the report.”This

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MAY 13, 2021

When a network is breached and the data is not protected in transit, it leaves not just the data plane vulnerable, but the control plane and the management plane, essentially handing over access to the entire system. Data Manipulation. Network Encryption is Key.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 28, 2020

ZDnet confirmed the authenticity for some of the data available for sale. Experts from threat intelligence firm KELA , speculate the threat actor could have obtained the credentials buying “Azor logs,” which are lots of data stolen from computers infected with the AzorUlt info-stealer trojan. ” reported ZDNet.

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Centraleyes

APRIL 25, 2024

Incident Response Preparedness: Evaluating an organization’s preparedness to respond to security incidents, including having an incident response plan, conducting drills, and ensuring well-trained personnel. External Auditors: Third-party experts specializing in data security are hired when state or federal auditors are inaccessible.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 25, 2021

This could have huge consequences down the road with IoT technology continuing to proliferate all aspects of our lives. Here are two examples: When operating in Europe, businesses are subject to GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation), the Network and Information Security Directive and the business itself by the EU’s Cybersecurity Act.

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McAfee

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

More often we find the role of SOC analyst to be one of data wrangler – asking and answering key questions of the ‘data’ to determine if an attack is evident and if so, what is the scope and impact of the adversarial engagement. These are just some of the questions we will try to answer in this blog series.

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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. For example: passwords being typed or posted, specific motions or commands used to activate control systems to open or unlock doors, etc.”.

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SC Magazine

MAY 13, 2021

Take it from Carraig Stanwyck, manager of global security operations at Kansas City-based tax services provider H&R Block, which recently rebuilt its security operations center using open-source technology, after ending its MSSP contract. Coming from U.S. I’ve always been a bit of a dreamer.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

CERT-GIB’s report is based on data collected and analyzed by the Threat Detection System (TDS) Polygon as part of operations to prevent and detect threats distributed online in H1 2020. As email phishing remains the main channel of their distribution, the urgency of securing mail communication is more relevant than ever.”.

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Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

MARCH 23, 2018

The Dentons Privacy and Cybersecurity Group operates at the intersection of technology and law, and has been singled out as one of the law firms best at cybersecurity by corporate counsel, according to BTI Consulting Group. . 34% assess device and system interconnectivity and vulnerability across the business ecosystem.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 15, 2022

Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) is a crucial enterprise technology that ties the stack of cybersecurity systems together to assess threats and manage risks. Long-term search capabilities for slower threats spanning historical data. Best SIEM Tools & Software. Rapid7 Features. RSA NetWitness Features.

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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. Sub-processors are also required to be compliant with the GDPR, based on each contractual relationship established between the data processor and the sub-processor.

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