Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

Businesses, employees and their customers rely on social media interactions more than ever since COVID-19 arrived. However, social media usage should raise certain privacy concerns. For most users, it comes down to a level of trust. In other words, users trust that social media platforms will protect and secure their personal information and data. Which, The post Social Media Risks Increasing in 2021 appeared first on Security Boulevard.

Media 145

Media Risk Accountability 145

Trend Micro

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

Povlsomware is a proof-of-concept (POC) ransomware first released in November 2020 which, according to their Github page, is used to “securely” test the ransomware protection capabilities of security vendor products.

Ransomware 144

Ransomware 144

Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

Regardless of how familiar you are with Information Security, you’ve probably come across the term ‘malware’ countless times. From accessing your business-critical resources and sensitive information to halting business operations and services, a malware infection can quickly become an organization’s … (more…). The post GUEST ESSAY. Everyone should grasp these facts about cyber threats that plague digital commerce appeared first on Security Boulevard.

Cyber threats 144

Cyber threats Malware Information Security Security Awareness 144

Lohrman on Security

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

272

272

Advertisement

How many people would you trust with your house keys? Chances are, you have a handful of trusted friends and family members who have an emergency copy, but you definitely wouldn’t hand those out too freely. You have stuff that’s worth protecting—and the more people that have access to your belongings, the higher the odds that something will go missing.

Cybersecurity

WIRED Threat Level

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

The transparency group DDoSecrets says it will make the 70GB of passwords, private posts, and more available to researchers, journalists, and social scientists.

Hacking 145

Hacking Passwords 145

Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

Is it time to look elsewhere? Everyone knows that cybersecurity is a red-hot career field, and chief security officers (or chief information security officers in many organizations) are the ones leading the online security defense. So how can we explain the current situation where about 24 percent of Fortune 500 CISOs last just one year, The post Why Do Chief Security Officers Leave Jobs So Often?

CISO 134

CISO Security Defenses Information Security Cybersecurity 134

Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

This week co-host Kevin Johnson joins Tom Eston to discuss new card skimmers found in the wild, the Accellion zero-days, and a new type of Mac malware called “Silver Sparrow”. ** Links mentioned on the show ** Checkout Skimmers Powered by Chip Cards [link] Apple says it has already beaten new M1 Mac malware [link] […]. The post Card Skimmers Powered by Chip Cards, Silver Sparrow Mac Malware, Accellion Zero-Days appeared first on The Shared Security Show.

Malware 115

Malware Technology Cybersecurity 115

Bleeping Computer

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

In an incident report published on Friday, Google said that a Google Voice outage affecting a majority of the telephone service's users earlier this month was caused by expired TLS certificates. [.].

118

118

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

The New Zealand-based cryptocurrency exchange Cryptopia suffered a new cyber heist while it is in liquidation due to a 2019 security breach. In 2019, the New Zealand-based cryptocurrency exchange Cryptopia discloses a cyber attack that took place on January 14th. At the time of the first attack, the threat actors stole approximately USD 30 million worth of cryptocurrencies.

Cryptocurrency 110

Cryptocurrency Hacking Cyber Attacks Accountability 110

Errata Security

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

In the book 1984 , the protagonist questions his sanity, because his memory differs from what appears to be everybody else's memory. The Party said that Oceania had never been in alliance with Eurasia. He, Winston Smith, knew that Oceania had been in alliance with Eurasia as short a time as four years ago. But where did that knowledge exist? Only in his own consciousness, which in any case must soon be annihilated.

Ransomware 111

Ransomware Cybersecurity 111

Advertiser: Revenera

In a recent study, IDC found that 64% of organizations said they were already using open source in software development with a further 25% planning to in the next year. Most organizations are unaware of just how much open-source code is used and underestimate their dependency on it. As enterprises grow the use of open-source software, they face a new challenge: understanding the scope of open-source software that's being used throughout the organization and the corresponding exposure.

Risk

Bleeping Computer

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

These Google-owned domains have confused even the most skilled researchers and security products time and time again if these are malicious. The domains in question are redirector.gvt1.com and gvt1/gvt2 subdomains that have spun many threads on the internet. BleepingComputer has dug deeper into the origin of these domains. [.].

Internet 104

Internet Internet 104

Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

Last year, Verizon’s data breaches report showed that “human error” was the only factor with year-over-year increases in reported incidents. The average cost of data breaches from human error stands at $3.33 million, according to IBM’s Cost of a Data Breach Report 2020. Even big companies and government entities have fallen victim to data breaches […]… Read More.

Data breaches 143

Data breaches Government 143

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

During a video conference of the members of the European Council, EU leaders agreed on a new strategy aimed at boosting defense and security. During the recent video conference of the members of the European Council (25-26 February 2021), NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg highlighted the importance to define a strategy to boost defense and security. “We want to act more strategically, to defend our interests and to promote our values.” said Charles Michel, President of the European Council

Cybersecurity 101

Cybersecurity Cyber threats Cyber Attacks Hacking 101

Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

The start of February 2021 brought with it a number of announcements from APM (Application Performance Monitoring) vendors, all relating to RASP (Runtime Application Self-Protection). Three vendors in the APM (referred to by some as the Observability Platform market), made announcements about either adding RASP or enhancing their RASP offerings as part of their APM offering.

Marketing 97

Marketing 97

Advertisement

Within the past few years, ransomware attacks have turned to critical infrastructure, healthcare, and government entities. Attackers have taken advantage of the rapid shift to remote work and new technologies. Add to that hacktivism due to global conflicts and U.S. elections, and an increased focus on AI, and you have the perfect recipe for a knotty and turbulent 2024.

Cybersecurity

CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

In November 2020, Security firm FireEye revealed that a Russian intelligence funded hacking group had infiltrated the computer networks of several organizations and was indulging in several espionage related tactics since 2019. Now, debate between tech companies has started on whether it is safe to store data on cloud storage platforms or on-premises appliances.

Hacking 97

Hacking Cloud Migration Technology Government 97

Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

In the book 1984 , the protagonist questions his sanity, because his memory differs from what appears to be everybody else's memory. The Party said that Oceania had never been in alliance with Eurasia. He, Winston Smith, knew that Oceania had been in alliance with Eurasia as short a time as four years ago. But where did that knowledge exist? Only in his own consciousness, which in any case must soon be annihilated.

Ransomware 97

Ransomware Cybersecurity 97

CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

Tinder, the most popular dating app among millennials has achieved for the first time a certification in Information Security Management System that endorses that the user data on the company servers remains well protected from all kinds of cyber threats. ISO/IEC 27001:2013 is the first information security certification provided to Tinder by Coalfire ISO that offers extensive impartial external audit procedures to app owners.

Information Security 95

Information Security Data privacy Scams Cyber threats 95

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

A new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter arrived! Every week the best security articles from Security Affairs free for you in your email box. If you want to also receive for free the international press subscribe here. Bug bounty hacker earned $5,000 reporting a Stored XSS flaw in iCloud.com Experts warn of threat actors abusing Google Alerts to deliver unwanted programs FBI warns of the consequences of telephony denial-of-service (TDoS) attacks An attacker was able to siphon audio

Spyware 94

Spyware Backups Manufacturing Data breaches 94

Advertisement

The healthcare industry has massively adopted web tracking tools, including pixels and trackers. Tracking tools on user-authenticated and unauthenticated web pages can access personal health information (PHI) such as IP addresses, medical record numbers, home and email addresses, appointment dates, or other info provided by users on pages and thus can violate HIPAA Rules that govern the Use of Online Tracking Technologies by HIPAA Covered Entities and Business Associates.

Healthcare

Bleeping Computer

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

In an incident report published on Friday, Google said that a Google Voice outage affecting a majority of the telephone service's users earlier this month was caused by expired TLS certificates. [.].

89

89

Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

Our thanks to BSides Calgary and Conference Speakers for publishing their outstanding presentations; which originally appeared at the group's BSides Calgary 2020 Conference , and on the Organization's YouTube Channel. Enjoy! Permalink. The post BSides Calgary 2020 – Josh Sokol’s ‘Architecting For Security In The Cloud’ appeared first on Security Boulevard.

Education 86

Education Information Security 86

Bleeping Computer

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

With Cloud PC, Microsoft would handle your device configuration in your organization with regular updates, security improvements, and managed support. Cloud PC appears to be a part of the company's "Windows as a Service" tagline, which has become more apparent this year. [.].

Software 84

Software 84

Hacker Combat

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

How to Make Ransomware? Ransomware is a type of malware that operates by either locking you out of your computer or mobile device or by manipulating your files in such a way that you cannot access nor utilize them. Ransomware attacks have been on the rise in the recent past, which can be explained by the increasing rates of cybercrimes. The creators of malware have made it easy for individuals to make ransomware that they use to demand money from the victims.

Ransomware 78

Ransomware Encryption Malware Cybercrime 78

Advertisement

The losses companies suffered in 2023 ransomware attacks increased by 74% compared to those of the previous year, according to new data from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The true figure is likely to be even higher, though, as many identity theft and phishing attacks go unreported. Ransomware attackers can potentially paralyze not just private sector organizations but also healthcare facilities, schools, and entire police departments.

Identity Theft

Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

Our thanks to BSides Calgary and Conference Speakers for publishing their outstanding presentations; which originally appeared at the group's BSides Calgary 2020 Conference , and on the Organization's YouTube Channel. Enjoy! Permalink. The post BSides Calgary 2020 – Jason Maynard’s ‘Security Can Do Better: Think Security Architecture’ appeared first on Security Boulevard.

Architecture 68

Architecture Education Information Security 68

The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

Regardless of how familiar you are with Information Security, you’ve probably come across the term ‘malware’ countless times. From accessing your business-critical resources and sensitive information to halting business operations and services, a malware infection can quickly become an organization’s worst nightmare come true. Related: Companies must bear a broad security burden.

Cyber threats 113

Cyber threats Computers and Electronics Adware Spyware 113

Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

via the respected information security capabilities of Robert M. Lee & the superlative illustration talents of Jeff Haas at Little Bobby Comics. Permalink. The post Robert M. Lee’s & Jeff Haas’ Little Bobby Comics – ‘WEEK 318’ appeared first on Security Boulevard.

Information Security 68

Information Security 68

Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

Identity Management Day aims to educate and engage business leaders, IT decision makers and consumers on the importance of managing and securing digital identities DENVER, Feb. 23, 2021 — The Identity Defined Security Alliance (IDSA), a nonprofit that provides vendor-neutral education and resources to help organizations reduce the risk of a breach by combining.

Education 52

Education Risk 52

Speaker: Blackberry, OSS Consultants, & Revenera

Software is complex, which makes threats to the software supply chain more real every day. 64% of organizations have been impacted by a software supply chain attack and 60% of data breaches are due to unpatched software vulnerabilities. In the U.S. alone, cyber losses totaled $10.3 billion in 2022. All of these stats beg the question, “Do you know what’s in your software?

Cybersecurity

Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

. A roundup of UK focused Cyber and Information Security News, Blog Posts, Reports and general Threat Intelligence from the previous calendar month, February 2021. Serious Linux Vulnerability. Last month a newly discovered critical vulnerability in 'sudo', a fundamental program present in all Linux and Unix operating systems caught my eye. The sudo vulnerability aka CVE-2001-3156 , seemed to go under the radar after it was announced and patches were released on 26th January 2021.

Energy and Utilities 145

Energy and Utilities Ransomware DDOS Accountability 145