Security Affairs

MARCH 2, 2025

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Cybercrime 63

Cybercrime Hacking Ransomware Cryptocurrency 63

Schneier on Security

APRIL 10, 2023

Here’s an experiment being run by undergraduate computer science students everywhere: Ask ChatGPT to generate phishing emails, and test whether these are better at persuading victims to respond or click on the link than the usual spam.

Phishing 336

Phishing Scams Surveillance Data collection 336

SC Magazine

MARCH 10, 2021

A hacking collective compromised roughly 150,000 internet-connected surveillance cameras from Verkada, Inc., Hacktivist Tillie Kottmann is reportedly among those asserting responsibility for the incident, telling Bloomberg that their act helped expose the security holes of modern-day surveillance platforms.

Surveillance 129

Surveillance IoT Accountability Hacking 129

SecureList

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

A creative avenue for threat actors is to expand their surveillance efforts to include devices such as smart home cameras, connected car systems and beyond. Spear-phishing to expand with accessible generative AI Chatbots and generative AI tools are now widespread and easily accessible.

Hacking 137

Hacking Malware Energy and Utilities Government 137

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

They communicate with the central control system, allowing data collection and remote control over long distances. These networks enable data exchange between PLCs, RTUs, SCADA systems, and HMIs. Remote Terminal Units (RTUs) RTUs are field devices that interface with sensors and actuators in remote locations.

Firmware 108

Firmware Encryption Manufacturing Risk 108

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

A VPN encrypts the connection between your device and your company’s network, protecting sensitive data from unauthorized access. Preventing Unwanted Surveillance Governments and other entities may monitor internet traffic, compromising your privacy. This extra security is crucial for protecting your financial data from online threats.

VPN 57

VPN Encryption Internet Internet 57

SecureList

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

In the US, for example, the FTC has requested public comments on the “prevalence of commercial surveillance and data security practices that harm consumers” to inform future legislation. This showed how consumer data collection can directly impact the relationships between citizens and governments.

Insurance 130

Insurance Social Engineering IoT Data breaches 130

WIRED Threat Level

JUNE 10, 2025

As with many other types of sensitive and revealing data, the government seems intent on using data brokers to buy their way around important guardrails and limits.” That includes location data harvested from smartphones , utility data , and internet backbone data. Such an attack wouldn’t be easy.

Media 145

Media Surveillance Government Technology 145