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Schneier on Security

JANUARY 14, 2020

The security risks inherent in Chinese-made 5G networking equipment are easy to understand. Eavesdropping is also a risk, although efforts to listen in would almost certainly be detectable. But keeping untrusted companies like Huawei out of Western infrastructure isn't enough to secure 5G. What's more, U.S.

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Schneier on Security

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

There is definitely a national security risk in buying computer infrastructure from a country you don't trust. The risk of discovery is too great, and the payoff would be too low. If there's any lesson from all of this, it's that everybody spies using the Internet. This is a complicated topic. The United States does it.

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IT Security Guru

MAY 24, 2021

Understanding the risk context of every asset helps them decide what requires immediate action, and what can be done incrementally or mitigated with other changes or ignored as too low risk. They need automation when they want it, so that action is taken automatically based on the security risk policies they have put in place.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 13, 2024

Modern cars are the latest consumer “device” to undergo an internet-crazed overhaul, as manufacturers increasingly stuff their automobiles with the types of features you’d expect from a smartphone, not a mode of transportation. We don’t just report on threats—we remove them Cybersecurity risks should never spread beyond a headline.

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Security Boulevard

AUGUST 24, 2021

In 2021, it’s difficult to find a way to socialize, work, access vital services, and be entertained without the internet. The repetitive sunglasses ads on Instagram or the curated playlists on Spotify, it’s all created through the data collected from the internet and smartphone activity. .

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Hot for Security

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Seismic monitoring devices linked to the internet are vulnerable to cyberattacks that could disrupt data collection and processing, according to Michael Samios of the National Observatory of Athens and his fellow colleagues who put together a new study published in Seismological Research Letters.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 4, 2024

This agent gathers data about the user's actions, such as keystrokes, mouse clicks, application usage, and internet activity. Managers can access this data through a console, reviewing reports, live feeds from employee screens, screenshots, video recordings of desktop activity, and intercepted files or messages.

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Centraleyes

MARCH 14, 2024

Initially introduced as The NIST Privacy Framework : A Tool for Improving Privacy Through Enterprise Risk Management, Version 1.0, The adjustment of the NIST Privacy Framework in response to new frameworks like the NIST’s AI Risk Management Framework (AI RMF) and the update to the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) to Version 2.0

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Krebs on Security

JULY 18, 2022

For the past seven years, an online service known as 911 has sold access to hundreds of thousands of Microsoft Windows computers daily, allowing customers to route their Internet traffic through PCs in virtually any country or city around the globe — but predominantly in the United States. THE INTERNET NEVER FORGETS.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 19, 2021

The investigation into the intrusion revealed the involvement of 13 internet addresses including one traced to the Kimsuky APt group. On December 2020, KISA (Korean Internet & Security Agency) provided a detailed analysis about the phishing infrastructure and TTPs used by Kimsuky to target South Korea.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

AUGUST 27, 2022

Executive Shield by Nisos is an award-winning, analyst-led managed intelligence service that addresses doxxing, fraud, and real physical security risks to executives and key personnel. Nisos Collection & Analysis Stack Spans All Critical Data Sources. THE CHALLENGES WITH PROTECTING EXECUTIVES AND KEY PERSONNEL. their needs.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

In 2022, we published an article about how photographs of children taken by a stalkerware-type app were found exposed on the internet because of poor cybersecurity practices by the app vendor. The stalkerware-type app involved, TheTruthSpy, has shown once again that the way in which it handles captured data shows no respect to its customers.

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Troy Hunt

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

The vulnerability Context Security discovered meant exposing the Wi-Fi credentials of the network the device was attached to, which is significant because it demonstrates that IoT vulnerabilities can put other devices on the network at risk as well. Are these examples actually risks in IoT?

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 7, 2021

A digital twin is a virtual duplicate of a physical entity or a process — created by extrapolating data collected from live settings. Digital twins enable simulations to be run without risking harm to the physical entity; they help inform efficiency gains made in factories and assure the reliability of jet engines, for instance.

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ForAllSecure

MAY 17, 2023

And, as my guest will say later in this podcast, these virtual SOCs are like pen testing the internet. We can't just, you know, bust things up into small parts and say this is my world because again, internet is a pen test and we're all in this together. VAMOSI: That’s on the data collection side.

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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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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 23, 2024

Between social media, mobile apps, internet-connected devices and the rise of artificial intelligence vast amounts of personal data is being gathered constantly, putting individuals’ privacy at risk,” said Lisa Plaggemier, Executive Director at NCA.

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Security Affairs

MAY 11, 2019

Security researcher Gjoko Krstic from Applied Risk discovered over 100 vulnerabilities that expose buildings to cyber attacks. Security researcher Gjoko Krstic from Applied Risk discovered over 100 vulnerabilities in management and access control systems from four major vendors.

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Identity IQ

JANUARY 24, 2024

How to Help Protect Your Digital Footprint IdentityIQ Every click, search, and interaction online contributes to your digital footprint – an intricate trail of data that encapsulates your digital identity. While the digital landscape offers unprecedented convenience and connectivity, it also presents many risks.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Neil Richards and Woodrow Hartzog, authors of the paper "The Pathologies of Digital Consent," give strength to this argument by recognizing a form of consent they call "unwitting consent," which occurs when people do not really understand "the legal agreement," "the technology being agreed to," and "the practical consequences or risks of agreement.”

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Hot for Security

MARCH 17, 2021

Although people have become increasingly aware of data collection processes, willingly giving out their personal information, they may not fully comprehend the extent and ways data is stored and analyzed for profit. But we can’t always rely on companies to protect our data for various reasons, including human error.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

There are three major threat vectors that harm IoT deployments: Devices are hijacked by malicious software; Data collected and processed in IoT ecosystems is tampered with and impacts the confidentiality, integrity and availability of the information; and, Weak user and device authentication. Internet Of Things. Data security.

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Today, organizations are also embracing a record number of Internet of Things (IoT) devices to accomplish objectives. These devices interweave with each other, creating an essential fabric in our data collection methods, manufacturing operations, and much more. Mitigating the risks of IoT security threats.

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Centraleyes

APRIL 25, 2024

Risk Management: By identifying vulnerabilities and assessing controls, security audits contribute to effective risk management, allowing organizations to prioritize and address critical risks. Frequency Conducted regularly throughout the year, focusing on continuous improvement and ongoing risk assessment.

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Identity IQ

MARCH 2, 2021

A recent IBM and Ponemon Institute study found the average cost of a data breach for a company last year came in at $3.86 Cyberattacks are conducted because the data collected – such as names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers and financial account information – is financially valuable to the criminals. million. .

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 14, 2022

I love the possibilities that Internet of Things (IoT) products bring to our lives. But I'm also very concerned about the associated security and privacy risks that IoT products inherently bring to those using them when controls do not exist or are not used to mitigate the risks. IoT devices are always collecting data.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MAY 23, 2022

According to Interpol's Internet Organised Crime Threat Assessment report , critical infrastructure is highly targeted by ransomware gangs that are after what is called the Big Game Hunting. 66% of these vulnerabilities affect the OT domain, while the rest 34% affect IoT, IT and IoMT (Internet of Medical Things). The threat landscape.

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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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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 6, 2022

Third-party Risks Take Center Stage. Third-party risks are at the forefront of security concerns, with identity risk management provider SecZetta predicting that “supply chain paranoia” will take over the cybersecurity world this year. Also read: Best Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) Tools for 2022. .

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

Certain tech giants recently started adding tools to their ecosystems that are meant to improve the data collection transparency. DNT (disabled by default) is part of Kaspersky Internet Security, Kaspersky Total Security, and Kaspersky Security Cloud. However, not every service provides this kind of warnings.

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Krebs on Security

OCTOBER 12, 2018

alongside Tony Sager , senior vice president and chief evangelist at the Center for Internet Security and a former bug hunter at the U.S. Tony Sager, senior vice president and chief evangelist at the Center for Internet Security. The attacker in this case has a risk model, too. The attacker in this case has a risk model, too.

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Centraleyes

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

In 2023, California remained at the forefront of the movement of states with consumer privacy laws by approving the final text of the California Privacy Rights Act regulations and inviting public comments on proposed rulemaking for cybersecurity audits, risk assessments, and automated decision-making.

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Identity IQ

JANUARY 17, 2023

What To Know About Privacy Data. The internet makes our lives more convenient but also brings about new threats that we need to be on the lookout for. Every year, up to 10% of Americans fall for a scam, which often leads to the exposure of their personal data, according to Legaljobs. IdentityIQ.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 15, 2023

Verizon has released its 2023 Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR), the 16th annual publication providing an analysis of real-world data breaches and security incidents. The report often includes recommendations and best practices to mitigate the risks identified in the data.

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Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 6, 2022

There are many ways that data collection, and data availability, make less sense as the years pass by. Unfortunately, many people still do this as they are unaware of the risk such a public database can pose. This is an obvious privacy and security risk for certain folks. What say you, car manufacturers?

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

The vast majority (84%) of enterprises are now using, or planning to use, digitally transformative technologies – such as big data, containers, blockchain and the Internet of Things (IoT). The picture looks rather different, when we look at evolving threats in the context of big data. Blockchain.

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