Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

Because he ran somewhere (ransomware)! Here are two of our favorites by Infosec blogger John Oppdenaker on Twitter: My password was hacked. As consumers and citizens become more aware of their online security and digital rights, they also have more concerns about their data privacy. What is a hacker's favorite season?

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BH Consulting

JANUARY 12, 2021

Other prominent security incidents in 2020 included the Twitter compromise, and ransomware attacks on hospitals. In the words of Duo Security’s Head of Advisory CISOs Wendy Nather, “This is not a marketing report to toss in your swag bag and ignore …this report will change how we think about running infosec programs.”

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 24, 2023

We cover various topics, such as Twitter’s influence, the future of Mastodon, the ban of TikTok in certain states, and the rising issue of ransomware. In our last episode of the year, we replay our predictions for 2023 reviewing what we got right and what we didn’t.

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

In this episode we discuss the FBI’s remarkable takedown of the Qakbot botnet, a saga involving ransomware, cryptocurrency, and the FBI pushing an uninstaller to thousands of victim PCs. Next, we explore how a major U.S. energy organization fell victim to a QR code phishing attack, highlighting the ever-evolving tactics used by attackers.

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Security Boulevard

AUGUST 21, 2022

A Cisco employee was compromised by a ransomware gang using a technique called multi-factor authentication fatigue, an attack on the Signal messenger app’s SMS service Twilio potentially disclosed the phone numbers of 1,900 users, and details on how Facebook and Instagram track what you click on including your web browsing history by using their in-app (..)

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SC Magazine

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

Over the last few years, Brozek said, “the awareness has grown, as more people, and not just corporations are feeling the effects and consequences” of stolen medical data stolen and credit card details – and worse. billion in premium. But much will rely on regulation.

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IT Security Central

OCTOBER 20, 2020

There was nothing in particular that should have drawn attention to the two individuals sitting for drinks at the bar in Reno. Just two old colleagues catching up over some drinks. But if someone had paid close enough attention (and perhaps spoke Russian), then they might have overheard that one of the pair was attempting […].

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 28, 2024

Discussions include the impact of high-profile vulnerabilities and […] The post Privacy Challenges in Relationships, Phishing Down but Vulnerabilities Up? Despite phishing’s decreased prevalence, it remains the second most popular method for gaining initial network access.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 18, 2024

Zero-trust encompasses a variety of technologies, from strong identity systems to microsegmentation. Why are so many organizations getting it wrong? The post Zero-Trust Network Access: Why so Many Teams Get it Wrong appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 21, 2024

In Episode 313, hosts Tom and Scott discuss the world of scambaiting, discussing what it is, the tactics used, and its effectiveness in stopping scammers. They talk about popular channels like Scammer Payback and Kitboga that show these scams in progress.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Thankfully, cybersecurity professionals everywhere are working on inventing new tech and improving upon legacy technology solutions to maintain pace with these criminals who threaten our data security. Ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) will continue to grow and become more sophisticated over the next year.

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