Data privacy, Government, Malware and Security Awareness

Data Privacy Week 2022: The Security Awareness Canary in the Coalmine

Webroot

JANUARY 24, 2022

As consumers and businesses are becoming increasingly more concerned about their data privacy, understanding how to protect that information becomes vital. This week, the global community is rallying together to raise awareness about online privacy through Data Privacy Week. What is Data Privacy Week?

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North Korea IT Worker Scam Brings Malware and Funds Nukes

Security Boulevard

MAY 17, 2024

The post North Korea IT Worker Scam Brings Malware and Funds Nukes appeared first on Security Boulevard. DPRK IT WFH: Justice Department says N. Korean hackers are getting remote IT jobs, posing as Americans.

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PyPI Goes Quiet After Huge Malware Attack: 500+ Typosquat Fakes Found

Security Boulevard

MARCH 29, 2024

The post PyPI Goes Quiet After Huge Malware Attack: 500+ Typosquat Fakes Found appeared first on Security Boulevard. Emergency stop button: The Python Package Index was drowning in malicious code again, so they had to shut down registration for cleanup.

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Reimagining Cybersecurity Training: Driving Real Impact on Security Culture

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Self-Replicating AI Malware is Here? #ComPromptMized

Security Boulevard

MARCH 5, 2024

The post Self-Replicating AI Malware is Here? ComPromptMized appeared first on Security Boulevard. Skrik: Researchers worm themselves into your nightmares.

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PRC State Hacking: ‘Chinese Edward Snowden’ Spills I?Soon Secrets in Huge Dump of TTPs

Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Underpaid, overworked and angry: Whistleblower in hacker contractor firm for Chinese government blows lid off tactics, techniques and procedures. The post PRC State Hacking: ‘Chinese Edward Snowden’ Spills I‑Soon Secrets in Huge Dump of TTPs appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Malicious AdTech Spies on People as NatSec Targets

Security Boulevard

JANUARY 25, 2024

Targeted ads target targets: Patternz and Nuviad enable potentially hostile governments to track individuals by misusing ad bidding. The post Malicious AdTech Spies on People as NatSec Targets appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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GitHub Fights Forks — Millions of Them — Huge Software Supply Chain Security FAIL

Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Forking hell: Scrotebots clone thousands of projects, injecting malware millions of times. The post GitHub Fights Forks — Millions of Them — Huge Software Supply Chain Security FAIL appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Outlook 2023: Cyber Warfare Expands Threats

eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 5, 2023

“In 2022, governments fought wars online, businesses were affected by multiple ransomware gangs, and regular users’ data was constantly on hackers’ radars,” said NordVPN CTO Marijus Briedis. 2023, he predicted, “will not be any easier when it comes to keeping users’ data safe and private.”

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More iOS Zero Days, More Mercenary Spyware — This Time: Cytrox Predator

Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Apple Scrambled to Fix 3 More CVEs: Egyptian opposition presidential candidate Ahmed Eltantawy targeted “by the government. The post More iOS Zero Days, More Mercenary Spyware — This Time: Cytrox Predator appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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‘LitterDrifter’ Russian USB Worm Leaks from Ukraine War Zone

Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Flash drive sharing malware escapes Україна. The post ‘LitterDrifter’ Russian USB Worm Leaks from Ukraine War Zone appeared first on Security Boulevard. FSB APT USB VBS LNK DLL: WTH? Gamaredon fingered as perps.

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Emerging Technologies, Evolving Threats: Strategies for Future-Proofing Data Security

Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 14, 2023

With AI's ability to learn from data and continuously refine its tactics, cybercriminals can create more sophisticated, elusive and difficult-to-detect malware. The post Emerging Technologies, Evolving Threats: Strategies for Future-Proofing Data Security appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Do cyber regulations actually make K–12 schools safer? Navigating compliance while securing school and student data

Malwarebytes

APRIL 5, 2023

By January 2023, education had claimed over 80 percent of all global malware incidents —a staggering lead that has held since 2020. State laws Since COPPA, most state education departments and legislatures have developed stricter policies to better protect student privacy online.

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South Korean iPhone Ban: MDM DMZ PDQ

Security Boulevard

APRIL 29, 2024

The post South Korean iPhone Ban: MDM DMZ PDQ appeared first on Security Boulevard. MDM Hindered: Android phones are still OK; this is Samsung’s home, after all.

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Irony of Ironies: CISA Hacked — ‘by China’

Security Boulevard

MARCH 11, 2024

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency penetrated in February, via vuln in Ivanti. The post Irony of Ironies: CISA Hacked — ‘by China’ appeared first on Security Boulevard. Free rides and traffic jams: U.S.

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Revealed: Facebook’s “Incredibly Aggressive” Alleged Theft of Snapchat App Data

Security Boulevard

MARCH 27, 2024

The post Revealed: Facebook’s “Incredibly Aggressive” Alleged Theft of Snapchat App Data appeared first on Security Boulevard. Meta MITM IAAP SSL bump: Zuck ordered “Project Ghostbusters”—with criminal consequences, says class action lawsuit.

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TikTok Ban Incoming — but ByteDance Fights Back

Security Boulevard

MARCH 8, 2024

The post TikTok Ban Incoming — but ByteDance Fights Back appeared first on Security Boulevard. Hilltop BillTok: ByteDance mobilizing addicted user base, as U.S. TikTok ban steamrolls through Capitol Hill after unanimous committee vote.

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Apple M-Series FAIL: GoFetch Flaw Finds Crypto Keys

Security Boulevard

MARCH 22, 2024

The post Apple M-Series FAIL: GoFetch Flaw Finds Crypto Keys appeared first on Security Boulevard. GoFAIL: Researchers worm their way into broken cache-filling microcode in most Macs and iPads.

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‘Total Bollocks’ — No, Your Toothbrush isn’t DDoS’ing

Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

The post ‘Total Bollocks’ — No, Your Toothbrush isn’t DDoS’ing appeared first on Security Boulevard. PR FAIL: Were 3 million toothbrushes hacked into a botnet? Or does a Fortinet spokeschild have egg on his face?

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China Cracks Apple Private Protocol — AirDrop Pwned

Security Boulevard

JANUARY 10, 2024

The post China Cracks Apple Private Protocol — AirDrop Pwned appeared first on Security Boulevard. AirDrop hashing is weaksauce: Chinese citizens using peer-to-peer wireless comms “must be identified.”

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Linux Vendors Squawk: PATCH NOW — CVSS 9.8 Bootkit Bug in shim.efi

Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Bootkit Bug in shim.efi appeared first on Security Boulevard. Snow joke: A Microsoft researcher found it—and it’s somehow Microsoft’s fault. The post Linux Vendors Squawk: PATCH NOW — CVSS 9.8

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LockBit Takedown by Brits — Time for ‘Operation Cronos’

Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

The post LockBit Takedown by Brits — Time for ‘Operation Cronos’ appeared first on Security Boulevard. RaaS nicked: 11-nation army led by UK eliminates ransomware-for-hire scrotes’ servers.

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CFO Deepfake Fools Staff — Fakers Steal $26M via Video

Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

The post CFO Deepfake Fools Staff — Fakers Steal $26M via Video appeared first on Security Boulevard. Bad hoax blood: Spearphish pivots to deepfake Zoom call, leads to swift exit of cash.

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Facebook’s New Privacy Nightmare: ‘Link History’

Security Boulevard

JANUARY 3, 2024

The post Facebook’s New Privacy Nightmare: ‘Link History’ appeared first on Security Boulevard. How stupid does he think we are? You’ll want to turn off this new app setting.

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Massive ‘New’ Leaked Credentials List: Naz.API Pwns Troy

Security Boulevard

JANUARY 18, 2024

The post Massive ‘New’ Leaked Credentials List: Naz.API Pwns Troy appeared first on Security Boulevard. Have I been pwned? Yes, you probably have. Stop reusing passwords, already. Here’s what else you should do.

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Google Whistles While OAuth Burns — ‘MultiLogin’ 0-Day is 70+ Days Old

Security Boulevard

JANUARY 2, 2024

The post Google Whistles While OAuth Burns — ‘MultiLogin’ 0-Day is 70+ Days Old appeared first on Security Boulevard. What a Mickey Mouse operation: Infostealer scrotes having a field day with unpatched vulnerability.

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AI’s Role in Cybersecurity for Attackers and Defenders in 2024

Security Boulevard

JANUARY 17, 2024

The post AI’s Role in Cybersecurity for Attackers and Defenders in 2024 appeared first on Security Boulevard. As AI becomes available and robust, malicious actors have already used it to develop more advanced attack methods; defenders must also leverage AI in 2024.

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‘Incompetent’ FCC Fiddles With Data Breach Rules

Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

The post ‘Incompetent’ FCC Fiddles With Data Breach Rules appeared first on Security Boulevard. FCC FAIL: While Rome burns, Federal Communications Commission is once again behind the curve.

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Russia Hacks Ukraine, Ukraine Hacks Russia — Day#658

Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 13, 2023

The post Russia Hacks Ukraine, Ukraine Hacks Russia — Day#658 appeared first on Security Boulevard. When will it end? Russia takes down Kyivstar cellular system, Ukraine destroys Russian tax system.

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TikTok ‘Ban’ — ByteDance CEO and EFF are BFFs

Security Boulevard

MARCH 18, 2024

The post TikTok ‘Ban’ — ByteDance CEO and EFF are BFFs appeared first on Security Boulevard. 7521 momentum builds: Shou Zi Chew plays for time, while Electronic Frontier Foundation says TikTok-kill bill is DOA.

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iPhone/iPad Warning: Update Now to Avoid Zero-Day Pain

Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 6, 2023

The post iPhone/iPad Warning: Update Now to Avoid Zero-Day Pain appeared first on Security Boulevard. Apple’s embarrassing regression: iOS 17.0.3 fixes yet more nasty zero-days (and the overheating bug).

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FBI Warns: Ubiquiti EdgeRouter is STILL Not Secure

Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

The post FBI Warns: Ubiquiti EdgeRouter is STILL Not Secure appeared first on Security Boulevard. GRU APT28 is back again: Fancy Bear still hacking ubiquitous gear, despite patch availability.

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Ivanti VPN Zero-Day Combo Chained ‘by China’

Security Boulevard

JANUARY 12, 2024

The post Ivanti VPN Zero-Day Combo Chained ‘by China’ appeared first on Security Boulevard. Under active exploitation since last year—but still no patch available.

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‘All of Sony’ Hacked, Claims Ransomed.vc Group

Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Group appeared first on Security Boulevard. Hackers Play in Sony’s World: If true, Sony might have to push the RESET button (again). The post ‘All of Sony’ Hacked, Claims Ransomed.vc

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Coping with phishing scams around COVID-19 vaccines and other impending attacks

SC Magazine

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

Throughout the COVID-19 period, security professionals have noticed a huge increase in cyberattacks on companies, governments, and individuals on four key fronts: operations, technology, data, and legal aspects of security. Legal : Legal and compliance challenges have not stopped because of the pandemic. Increasing.

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What Is a SaaS Security Checklist? Tips & Free Template

eSecurity Planet

APRIL 9, 2024

SaaS systems frequently handle sensitive client information, and compliance covers this by protecting data security , reduces risks, and fosters trust among stakeholders. ISO 27000 is a standard for information security and SOC is for maintaining consumer data integrity and security across several dimensions.

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Cyber Security Informer

Data Privacy Week 2022: The Security Awareness Canary in the Coalmine

North Korea IT Worker Scam Brings Malware and Funds Nukes

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PyPI Goes Quiet After Huge Malware Attack: 500+ Typosquat Fakes Found

Webinars

Self-Replicating AI Malware is Here? #ComPromptMized

PRC State Hacking: ‘Chinese Edward Snowden’ Spills I?Soon Secrets in Huge Dump of TTPs

Malicious AdTech Spies on People as NatSec Targets

GitHub Fights Forks — Millions of Them — Huge Software Supply Chain Security FAIL

Security Outlook 2023: Cyber Warfare Expands Threats

More iOS Zero Days, More Mercenary Spyware — This Time: Cytrox Predator

‘LitterDrifter’ Russian USB Worm Leaks from Ukraine War Zone

Emerging Technologies, Evolving Threats: Strategies for Future-Proofing Data Security

Do cyber regulations actually make K–12 schools safer? Navigating compliance while securing school and student data

South Korean iPhone Ban: MDM DMZ PDQ

Irony of Ironies: CISA Hacked — ‘by China’

Revealed: Facebook’s “Incredibly Aggressive” Alleged Theft of Snapchat App Data

TikTok Ban Incoming — but ByteDance Fights Back

Apple M-Series FAIL: GoFetch Flaw Finds Crypto Keys

‘Total Bollocks’ — No, Your Toothbrush isn’t DDoS’ing

China Cracks Apple Private Protocol — AirDrop Pwned

Linux Vendors Squawk: PATCH NOW — CVSS 9.8 Bootkit Bug in shim.efi

LockBit Takedown by Brits — Time for ‘Operation Cronos’

CFO Deepfake Fools Staff — Fakers Steal $26M via Video

Facebook’s New Privacy Nightmare: ‘Link History’

Massive ‘New’ Leaked Credentials List: Naz.API Pwns Troy

Google Whistles While OAuth Burns — ‘MultiLogin’ 0-Day is 70+ Days Old

AI’s Role in Cybersecurity for Attackers and Defenders in 2024

‘Incompetent’ FCC Fiddles With Data Breach Rules

Russia Hacks Ukraine, Ukraine Hacks Russia — Day#658

TikTok ‘Ban’ — ByteDance CEO and EFF are BFFs

iPhone/iPad Warning: Update Now to Avoid Zero-Day Pain

FBI Warns: Ubiquiti EdgeRouter is STILL Not Secure

Ivanti VPN Zero-Day Combo Chained ‘by China’

‘All of Sony’ Hacked, Claims Ransomed.vc Group

Coping with phishing scams around COVID-19 vaccines and other impending attacks

What Is a SaaS Security Checklist? Tips & Free Template

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