Schneier on Security
NOVEMBER 30, 2020
I can’t believe that check washing is still a thing: “Check washing” is a practice where thieves break into mailboxes (or otherwise steal mail), find envelopes with checks, then use special solvents to remove the information on that check (except for the signature) and then change the payee and the amount to a bank account under their control so that it could be deposited at out-state-banks and oftentimes by a mobile phone.
Tech Republic Security
NOVEMBER 30, 2020
The most vulnerable devices include laptops, computers, smartphones and tablets, networked cameras and storage devices, and streaming video devices, a new report found.
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Spinone
NOVEMBER 30, 2020
If you are here, you probably already experienced the bitterness of important data loss. Maybe you deleted it by accident, or someone who shared access to Google Drive with you deleted initial data. Maybe your business became a victim of some malicious actions, which resulted in major data loss. Or maybe, you’re just cautious and working ahead of the curve.
Tech Republic Security
NOVEMBER 30, 2020
Strong passwords are necessary for making sure you and your organization stay protected. Tom Merritt offers five tips for creating strong passwords.
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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.
We Live Security
NOVEMBER 30, 2020
Are mobile payments and digital wallets safe? Are the apps safer than credit cards? What are the main risks? Here’s what to know. The post Mobile payment apps: How to stay safe when paying with your phone appeared first on WeLiveSecurity.
Tech Republic Security
NOVEMBER 30, 2020
Is this a bad idea? Learn about the pitfalls and what organizations should be doing to address lax security versus productivity.
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Tech Republic Security
NOVEMBER 30, 2020
Apple has deployed a privacy feature in iOS 14 and macOS 11 Safari that disables trackers from learning about which websites you visit. Learn all about this new feature and how to use it.
Security Affairs
NOVEMBER 30, 2020
Delaware County, Pennsylvania opted to pay a $500,000 ransom after it was the victim of a DoppelPaymer ransomware attack last weekend. During the last weekend Delaware County, Pennsylvania, was the victim of a DoppelPaymer ransomware attack that brought down part of its network. According to local media, the ransomware operators have compromised systems containing sensitive information, including police reports and payroll. “Sources told Action News, the cybercriminals gained control of th
Tech Republic Security
NOVEMBER 30, 2020
Strong passwords are necessary for making sure you and your organization stay protected. Tom Merritt offers five tips for creating strong passwords.
Security Affairs
NOVEMBER 30, 2020
Boffins from the Ben-Gurion University of the Negev described a new cyberattack on DNA scientists that could open to biological warfare. A team of researchers from the Ben-Gurion University of the Negev described a new cyberattack on DNA scientists that could open to biological warfare. Scientists play a crucial role in modern society, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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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.
Tech Republic Security
NOVEMBER 30, 2020
If you've purchased a FEITIAN FIDO2 device and can't seem to get it working with Linux, Jack Wallen shows you how.
Threatpost
NOVEMBER 30, 2020
Ransomware gangs with zero-days and more players overall will characterize financially motivated cyberattacks next year.
SecureWorld News
NOVEMBER 30, 2020
What can attackers do with only a few days of access to your corporate network? They can cause you to revise your earnings downward and cut into your organization's free cashflow. A large provider of IT services in the EU is the latest example that cyber risk is business risk. Sopra Steria IT company hit with Ryuk Ransomware. Like too many organizations around the globe, the IT company is remediating a Ryuk Ransomware attack.
Dark Reading
NOVEMBER 30, 2020
Companies are on track to file 27% more cyber claims in 2020, one insurer estimates, while another underwriter finds five out of every 100 companies file a claim each year.
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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.
Threatpost
NOVEMBER 30, 2020
More than a month after the cyberattack first hit, the UVM health network is still grappling with delayed payment processing and other issues.
CompTIA on Cybersecurity
NOVEMBER 30, 2020
Gabriela Ariza shares how she tailored her studies for CompTIA Security+ and persevered through challenges and test anxiety to get certified.
Threatpost
NOVEMBER 30, 2020
The ransomware group has leaked stolen data to add pressure on the company to pay up.
Security Affairs
NOVEMBER 30, 2020
The University of Vermont Medical Center has yet to fully recover from a cyber attack that crippled systems at the Burlington hospital. In October, ransomware operators hit the Wyckoff Heights Medical Center in Brooklyn and the University of Vermont Health Network. The ransomware attack took place on October 28 and disrupted services at the UVM Medical Center and affiliated facilities.
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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.
Dark Reading
NOVEMBER 30, 2020
The incident struck the day before Thanksgiving and interfered with online classes for some 115,000 students, officials report.
WIRED Threat Level
NOVEMBER 30, 2020
On this week’s Get WIRED podcast, features editor Mark Robinson talks to writer Brendan Koerner about an unconventional poker player and the woman who called him out.
Dark Reading
NOVEMBER 30, 2020
The Premier League English football (soccer) club team is reportedly being held to ransom by cyberattackers. Manchester United may face a difficult decision: whether to pay a ransom for release of its stolen data.
Security Affairs
NOVEMBER 30, 2020
TIM’s Red Team Research led by Massimiliano Brolli discovered 6 new zero-day vulnerabilities in Schneider Electric StruxureWare. Today, TIM’s Red Team Research led by Massimiliano Brolli , discovered 6 new vulnerabilities in the StruxureWare product. The flaws have been addressed by the manufacturer Schneider Electric, between April and November 2020.
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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.
Threatpost
NOVEMBER 30, 2020
A strain of the 13-year old backdoor Bandook trojan has been spotted in an espionage campaign.
Dark Reading
NOVEMBER 30, 2020
The business priority of speed of development and deployment is overshadowing the need for secure code.
Threatpost
NOVEMBER 30, 2020
The new backdoor comes with multiple payloads and new detection evasion tactics.
Dark Reading
NOVEMBER 30, 2020
Advantech reports the stolen data was confidential but did not contain high-value documents.
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?
Mitnick Security
NOVEMBER 30, 2020
While you’re out looking for incredible shopping deals this holiday season, cyberattackers are hunting for clever ways to trick unsuspecting users. These bad attackers know that the holidays are a busy time for corporations— and while some tech-savvy breachers leverage the chaos to target a company’s technical vulnerabilities, many capitalize on human security weaknesses.
SecureWorld News
NOVEMBER 30, 2020
The Thanksgiving break is over, but more than 100,000 students in Baltimore County, Maryland could not go back to school. They are blocked from attending virtual classes because of a ransomware attack. And they already know they cannot attend school tomorrow. As you will see, the attack has created confusion and frustration for parents, teachers and even the district which is trying to communicate clearly in the midst of a cyber crisis.
Digital Shadows
NOVEMBER 30, 2020
ShadowTalk hosts Stefano, Adam and Dylan bring you the latest in threat intelligence. This week they cover: QBot drops Prolock. The post ShadowTalk Update: Egregor Ransomware, IoT Regulations, Black Friday Threats and More! first appeared on Digital Shadows.
SecureWorld News
NOVEMBER 30, 2020
Are you looking for relevant quotes about security in the cloud to help frame your thoughts or frame a discussion on the topic? If so, you are in the right place. We are happy to pass along top cloud security quotes from SecureWorld regional security conferences and digital platforms, like our webcasts and podcasts. Top 10 quotes about cloud security.
Speaker: Erika R. Bales, Esq.
When we talk about “compliance and security," most companies want to ensure that steps are being taken to protect what they value most – people, data, real or personal property, intellectual property, digital assets, or any other number of other things - and it’s more important than ever that safeguards are in place. Let’s step back and focus on the idea that no matter how complicated the compliance and security regime, it should be able to be distilled down to a checklist.
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