Troy Hunt

JULY 30, 2022

I didn't intend for a bunch of this week's vid to be COVID related, but between the breach of an anti-vaxxer website and the (unrelated) social comments directed at our state premier following some pretty simple advice, well, it just kinda turned out that way. But there's more on other breaches too, in particular the alleged Paytm one and the actual Customer.io one.

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Bleeping Computer

JULY 30, 2022

A class action lawsuit has been filed in the Northern District of California against Meta (Facebook), the UCSF Medical Center, and the Dignity Health Medical Foundation, alleging that the organizations are unlawfully collecting sensitive healthcare data about patients for targeted advertising. [.].

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Security Boulevard

JULY 30, 2022

Staying Ahead of the Distortion of a Cyber Attack? One of the most sacred responsibilities of all cybersecurity professionals is protecting information. Corporate financials, client information, sales records, and product designs are all critical to an organization’s success. Each firewall, IDS, MFA, and email security is built to protect and stop cyber attacks.

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Bleeping Computer

JULY 30, 2022

Several adware apps promoted aggressively on Facebook as system cleaners and optimizers for Android devices are counting millions of installations on Google Play store. [.].

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Speaker: Erroll Amacker

Automation is transforming finance but without strong financial oversight it can introduce more risk than reward. From missed discrepancies to strained vendor relationships, accounts payable automation needs a human touch to deliver lasting value. This session is your playbook to get automation right. We’ll explore how to balance speed with control, boost decision-making through human-machine collaboration, and unlock ROI with fewer errors, stronger fraud prevention, and smoother operations.

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Security Affairs

JULY 30, 2022

I’m proud to announce the release of the “ENISA THREAT LANDSCAPE FOR RANSOMWARE ATTACKS” report, Enjoy it! Ransomware has become one of the most dangerous threats for organizations worldwide. Cybercriminal organizations and ransomware gangs have devised new business models that are attracting a broad range of advanced threat actors.

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The Hacker News

JULY 30, 2022

Microsoft on Friday disclosed a potential connection between the Raspberry Robin USB-based worm and an infamous Russian cybercrime group tracked as Evil Corp. The tech giant said it observed the FakeUpdates (aka SocGholish) malware being delivered via existing Raspberry Robin infections on July 26, 2022.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 30, 2022

Have you recently noticed an increase in the number of random scam texts being sent your way? It's likely not because you clicked on a malicious link but because threat actors are ramping up their efforts to gain access to your device—and ultimately your money. The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Robocall Response Team has issued an alert to consumers, warning of the threat of rising robotexts.

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WIRED Threat Level

JULY 30, 2022

Plus: Google delays the end of cookies (again), EU officials were targeted with Pegasus spyware, and more of the top security news.

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The Hacker News

JULY 30, 2022

Image via Keeper Right Now, Get 30% Off Keeper, the Most Trusted Name in Password Management. In one way or another, almost every aspect of our lives is online, so it’s no surprise that hackers target everything from email accounts to banks to smart home devices, looking for vulnerabilities to exploit. One of the easiest exploits is cracking a weak password.

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Security Boulevard

JULY 30, 2022

via the comic artistry and dry wit of Randall Munroe , resident at XKCD ! Permalink. The post XKCD ‘Proxy Variable’ appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

JULY 30, 2022

Our thanks to The Aspen Institute for publishing their cogent conference videos on the organization's YouTube channel. Updated with byline of Moderator Mary Louise Kelly, a Co-Host at All Things Considered, NPR. Permalink. The post Aspen Security Forum 2022 – Moderator: Mary Louise Kelly, Co-Host, All Things Considered, NPR – Fireside Chats with General John W. “Jay” Raymond Chief of Space Operations, U.S.

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Security Boulevard

JULY 30, 2022

Our thanks to The Aspen Institute for publishing their cogent conference videos on the organization's YouTube channel. Permalink. The post Aspen Security Forum 2022 – Anja Manuel’s ‘Opens The 22 Aspen Security Forum’ appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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