The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

In fact, all of their other concerns—malware, stolen data, phishing, ransomware and misconfiguration of cloud services—include an element of human error and/or malice. Best-in-class training, with testing and regular retraining and testing, will go a long way to mitigate the risks of social engineering security breaches.”

Cyber Risk 113

Cyber Risk Risk B2B Social Engineering 113

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.

Software 137

Software Malware Social Engineering Data privacy 137

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 29, 2020

A cyberattack crippled the IT infrastructure of the City of Saint John Hundreds of female sports stars and celebrities have their naked photos and videos leaked online Romanians arrested for running underground malware services Threat actor shared a list of 49,577 IPs vulnerable Fortinet VPNs Computer Security and Data Privacy, the perfect alliance (..)

Data breaches 86

Data breaches Social Engineering Ransomware Malware 86

CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 7, 2023

Threats are also growing, with 40 percent of data breaches involving stolen credentials, according to the 2022 Verizon Data Breach Investigation Report. There have been reports of hackers leveraging ChatGPT to generate malware and encryption scripts, which can significantly accelerate cyberattacks.

Risk 118

Risk Artificial Intelligence Technology Digital transformation 118

Malwarebytes

MARCH 4, 2022

Back in the early days of personal computing, perhaps one of the only real concerns was data loss from a drive failure. There are rootkits, Trojans, worms, viruses, ransomware, phishing, identity theft, and social engineering to worry about. Back up your data frequently and check that your backup data can be restored.

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Backups Password Management Identity Theft Passwords 102

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 1, 2022

The hackers used social engineering techniques, sending phishing emails to several of Target’s vendors, and successfully breached Target’s network. They then installed malware, which helped them obtain customers’ credit/debit card information. SecurityAffairs – hacking, data breaches). Pierluigi Paganini.

Data breaches 94

Data breaches Passwords Social Engineering Encryption 94

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.

Malware 81

Malware Social Engineering Data privacy Engineering 81

eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 6, 2022

Ransomware has already been combined with distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks , and Manky notes that ransomware could see the addition of wiper malware, “which could not only wreck data but destroy systems and hardware. “A near-future event could cause a massive depopulation of internet-connected devices. .

Ransomware 128

Ransomware Cybersecurity Artificial Intelligence CISO 128

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.

Technology 78

Technology Malware Social Engineering Data privacy 78

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.

Small Business 93

Small Business Cybersecurity Cyber Attacks Data breaches 93

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.

Cybersecurity 235

Cybersecurity Ransomware Insurance B2B 235

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

APRIL 4, 2023

Phishing emails and malware There have been some incredible demonstrations of how LLMs can help write malware. Some research shows that malware authors can also develop advanced software with ChatGPT, like a polymorphic virus , which changes its code to evade detection. “I just want to love you and be loved by you.”

Phishing 71

Phishing Technology Risk Social Engineering 71

LRQA Nettitude Labs

JULY 5, 2023

This has included AI programs revealing sensitive information, being taken advantage of by malicious users to import malware into code output, or as some university students found out at their cost, taking credit for work it did not complete.

Artificial Intelligence 52

Artificial Intelligence Data privacy Social Engineering Risk 52

Threatpost

OCTOBER 23, 2018

Finance-sector employees fared the worst in an awareness survey, with 85 percent showing some lack of cybersecurity and data privacy knowledge.

Data privacy 79

Data privacy Risk Cybersecurity Social Engineering 79

SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 20, 2021

In the past, we have experienced, and in the future, we may again experience, data security incidents resulting from unauthorized access to our and our service providers’ systems and unauthorized acquisition of our data and our clients’ data including: inadvertent disclosure, misconfiguration of systems, phishing ransomware or malware attacks.

Cyber Risk 81

Cyber Risk Risk Insurance Cyber Insurance 81

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. Identifies and isolates emails with malware attachments to guard against network penetration.

Software 128

Software Phishing Mobile Threat Detection 128

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.

Social Engineering 129

Social Engineering Data privacy Engineering IoT 129

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.

Social Engineering 137

Social Engineering VPN Data privacy Engineering 137

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.

Social Engineering 131

Social Engineering Data privacy Engineering Security Awareness 131

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.

Hacking 136

Hacking Government Digital transformation Social Engineering 136

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.

Hacking 142

Hacking Social Engineering DDOS Internet 142

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.

Mobile 128

Mobile Social Engineering Spyware Media 128

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.

Government 138

Government Social Engineering Advertising Data privacy 138

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.

Social Engineering 132

Social Engineering Data privacy Engineering IoT 132

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.

Ransomware 126

Ransomware Social Engineering Data privacy Engineering 126

Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

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

Digital transformation 130

Digital transformation Social Engineering Data privacy Engineering 130

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.

Social Engineering 138

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.

Wireless 135

Wireless Social Engineering Firewall Data privacy 135

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.

Passwords 132

Passwords Social Engineering Data privacy Authentication 132

Security Boulevard

MARCH 11, 2024

Free rides and traffic jams: U.S. 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.

Hacking 138

Hacking Cybersecurity Social Engineering Data privacy 138

Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 13, 2023

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

Hacking 131

Hacking Digital transformation Social Engineering Data privacy 131

Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Manifest V3: Destiny. Huge advertising monopoly flexes muscles: “Manifest V2” extensions to be nuked, but “V3” cripples ad blockers. The post Google to Force-Block Ad Blockers — Time to Get Firefox? appeared first on Security Boulevard.

Advertising 133

Advertising Social Engineering Data privacy Engineering 133

Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

The post 2023 Sees Record Data Compromises Amidst Changing Tactics appeared first on Security Boulevard. Cybercriminals are shifting their focus toward targeted identity fraud and scams resulting in fewer overall victims.

Scams 134

Scams Social Engineering Data breaches Data privacy 134

Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 1, 2023

For you plague, still: States can’t just ban apps, says federal judge. The post TikTok Ban Banned — Montana Loses in US Court appeared first on Security Boulevard.

Digital transformation 127

Digital transformation Social Engineering Spyware Data privacy 127

Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 6, 2023

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

Social Engineering 132

Social Engineering Data privacy Engineering Security Awareness 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.

Social Engineering 137

Social Engineering Accountability Account Security Data privacy 137

Security Boulevard

MARCH 18, 2024

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

Social Engineering 85

Social Engineering Spyware Media Data privacy 85