Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 1, 2023

The post VirusTotal: Generative AI is Great at Detecting, Identifying Malware appeared first on Security Boulevard. The Google-owned organization over the past several months has integrated three AI engines – starting with Code.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 8, 2024

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

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 3, 2021

a data advocacy group discovered the attack and alerted all online users that they should not believe the latest email campaign that claims to be backed by NHS. According to the data privacy group of UK, the phishing campaign is spreading in two email forms.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Despite all the advances in cybersecurity, email remains the starting point for the vast majority of cyberattacks, as phishing, malware and social engineering remain effective attack techniques. Cons One notable limitation is the lack of support for mobile devices, which may be a disadvantage for firms employing a mobile workforce.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 29, 2023

This real-time filtration process ensures that only authorized and safe data reaches your network to protect your systems from any malicious or suspicious activities. Firewalls are typically deployed as on-premises appliances or software, but that won’t do much to protect remote offices or mobile workers accessing cloud resources.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 11, 2020

ransomware displays ransom note in innovative way Carnival confirms data breach as a result of the August ransomware attack Google enhances malware protection for accounts enrolled in Advanced Protection Program (APP) Russian Cybercrime group is exploiting Zerologon flaw, Microsoft warns.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 7, 2023

The RESTRICT Act outlines guidelines for data sharing, encompassing a wide range of information beyond personal data; and establishes a risk-based process directed toward identifying and mitigating foreign threats to information and communications technology products and services. Assess your identity and access management framework.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Application security is the practice of securing software and data from hackers, whether that application comes from a third party or was developed in house, regardless of where it resides or how it’s accessed. One comprehensive way to approach mobile security is enterprise mobility management.

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McAfee

JANUARY 28, 2020

It’s Data Privacy Day and when it comes down to it, most of us don’t know exactly how many organizations have our data—let alone how it’s being collected or what it is being used for. Be careful with auto-sync (it could bring in malware). Think twice about mobile apps and their data collection.

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Google Security

DECEMBER 5, 2022

This is why Safe Browsing ’s phishing and malware protections have been a core part of Chrome since 2007. This helps catch brand new malware that Safe Browsing has not scanned before or dangerous files hosted on a brand new site. It can be enabled by navigating to the Privacy and Security option located in Chrome settings.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 11, 2024

Apple reportedly is alerting iPhone users in 92 countries that they may have been the targets of attacks using “mercenary spyware,” a term that the company is now using in such alerts in place of “state-sponsored” malware. Apple’s messages to affected users said they were being “targeted by a mercenary spyware attacks that is trying.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Hackers use intercepted data to hijack your current session on a website, giving them access to your private accounts and information. While they can’t directly read your password, they can still download malware or gather enough information to steal your identity.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

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

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IT Security Guru

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

The rise of mobile healthcare. Collecting real-time patient data is transforming the way doctors monitor and provide their medical services. Mobile Health (mHealth) and the proliferation of smartphones, apps, and IoT technology have had disruptive impacts on healthcare provision. Healthcare ransomware is increasing.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 7, 2023

A report reveals various cyber-attacks that often target small businesses, such as malware, phishing, data breaches, and ransomware attacks. Also, small businesses are vulnerable to malware, brute-force attacks, ransomware, and social attacks and may not survive one incident.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

. ‘Despotism-as-a-service’ Kevin Dunne, president of access orchestration solutions company Pathlock, noted that enterprises also need to worry about the threat posed by spyware such as Pegasus, particularly given the highly distributed and mobile IT environment. Further reading: Mobile Malware: Threats and Solutions.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 27, 2021

On the privacy front, California beefed up its consumer data privacy regulations even as Facebook and Apple publicly feuded over how each of these tech giants abuse of consumer privacy and loosey handle sensitive data. Ransomware, phishing and social engineering attacks will all continue to increase. Handigol.

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Google Security

MAY 11, 2022

To instill even more trust in Play apps, we're enabling developers to have their apps independently validated against OWASP’s MASVS , a globally recognized standard for mobile app security. Developers who have completed this independent validation can showcase this on their Data safety section.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 17, 2021

Deep content inspection and context analysis for visibility into how sensitive data travels. Continuous monitoring of unsanctioned applications, malware , security policies, and more. Central policy engine for controlling how users and apps access and use data. Malware detection and prevention. Censornet Features.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 13, 2021

Protect your company computers, laptops and mobile devices with security products all managed via a cloud-based management console. The solution includes cloud sandboxing technology, preventing zero-day threats, and full disk encryption capability for enhanced data protection. Learn more about Syxsense Secure. ESET PROTECT Advanced.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 1, 2021

These scam text messages are known as " smishing " within the security industry, where text messages entice victims with a web link to either malware or malicious website, in a bid to steal personal data or bank details or to have the victim make a bogus payment. How Hidden Vulnerabilities will Lead to Mobile Device Compromises.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

You might also want to install some privacy- and security-enhancing extensions for the browser. If you don’t know where to start, Pieter Arntz, Malware Intelligence Researcher and regular contributor to the Malwarebytes Labs blog, has shared the six brilliant Chrome extensions he personally uses. Password protect the device.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA): MFA adds an additional degree of protection by requiring users to give multiple kinds of authentication, such as a password and a one-time code texted to their mobile device. Incident Handling When issues develop within the infrastructure of a cloud service provider, teamwork is required to resolve them.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 29, 2024

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

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Security Boulevard

MAY 8, 2024

Organizations’ cyber-defenses are getting more resilient, decryptors that enable victims to regain control of their data, and law enforcement crackdowns on high-profile cybercrime.

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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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Social Engineering VPN Data privacy Engineering 137

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MARCH 10, 2021

weak cryptography, software bugs, malware, etc.). You also need to ensure that devices can verify the signature to ensure that only authorized code can run on them, not malicious malware spoofed with another signature. Over-the-air (OTA) software and firmware updates must be delivered securely and effectively.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 22, 2024

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

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Social Engineering Data privacy Engineering Security Awareness 131

Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

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

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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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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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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

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

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

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

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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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Social Engineering Advertising Data privacy Engineering 138

Security Boulevard

JANUARY 10, 2024

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

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 18, 2024

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

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Passwords Social Engineering Data privacy Authentication 132

Security Boulevard

JANUARY 2, 2024

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

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