Security Boulevard

JANUARY 9, 2024

elections and the security of the systems behind them have been talked and debate for at least a decade and promise to be at the forefront again as the country gears up for what promises to be a pivotal election year in 2024. However, local and state government. The issues of outside interference in U.S.

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Government Security Awareness Risk Malware 111

eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 5, 2023

“In 2022, governments fought wars online, businesses were affected by multiple ransomware gangs, and regular users’ data was constantly on hackers’ radars,” said NordVPN CTO Marijus Briedis. Wiper Malware, Critical Infrastructure Threats Unleashed by War.

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Ransomware CISO Software Cybercrime 145

Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 9, 2022

states have now banned TikTok on government workers’ devices. The post TikTok Ban: Texas is Fourth State to Join; Indiana Sues appeared first on Security Boulevard. Plus, Indiana has sued the app’s owner.

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Government Social Engineering Security Awareness Engineering 140

Security Boulevard

JUNE 5, 2023

Malware Déjà Vu: Perhaps as many as 87 million victims—maybe more. The post Chrome Extensions Warning — Millions of Users Infected appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Malware Social Engineering Security Awareness Engineering 145

Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

This time, the perps were redirecting legit websites to malware. The post GoDaddy Hosting Hacked — for FOURTH Time in 4 Years appeared first on Security Boulevard. GoDaddy’s web hosting service breached yet again.

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Hacking Malware Social Engineering CISO 143

Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

The Ukrainian government has warned that Russia is planning a massive attack against the critical infrastructure of Ukraine and of its allies. The post Russia ‘Plans’ HUGE Cyberattack on Critical Infrastructure appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Government Social Engineering Security Awareness Engineering 111

Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

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

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Malware Social Engineering Data privacy Engineering 81

Security Boulevard

MARCH 1, 2024

The federal government and cybersecurity teams are warning organizations that threat groups are exploiting multiple flaws in Ivanti’s VPN appliances despite the vendor’s Integrity Checking Tool (ICT) and even after factory resets.

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VPN Government Cybersecurity Security Awareness 78

Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 26, 2021

government sees it differently. Says it’s Microsoft’s Fault appeared first on Security Boulevard. Microsoft has issued another of its “look how clever we are” writeups of detecting APT29 hackers. But the U.S. The post New Russian Hacks Revealed—but U.S.

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Hacking Government Social Engineering CISO 128

Security Boulevard

JANUARY 8, 2024

The federal government will spend as much as $70 million for technologies that will create a more resilient energy delivery infrastructure that is better protected against a range of threats, including from cybercriminals.

Government 64

Government Technology Security Awareness Risk 64

Security Boulevard

MAY 3, 2022

The notorious spyware, sold by NSO Group “only to governments,” caused large amounts of data to be exfiltrated. appeared first on Security Boulevard. The prime minister and the defense minister of Spain were infected with Pegasus. The post Spanish Govt. Hacked by NSO Pegasus Spyware (or was it?)

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Spyware Hacking Government Social Engineering 105

Security Boulevard

JANUARY 31, 2021

government was focused on election security last year, unbeknownst to senior American officials a secret cyber espionage campaign by a major nation-state adversary of unprecedented magnitude was already underway – lethal, stealthy and undetected. While the U.S. In early December 2020, the U.S. cybersecurity firm FireEye Inc.

Government 142

Government Cybersecurity Security Awareness Risk 142

Security Boulevard

MAY 24, 2024

appeared first on Security Boulevard. Inglorious Basta(rds): 16 days on, huge hospital system continues to be paralyzed by ransomware—and patient safety is at risk. The post Black Basta Ascension Attack Redux — can Patients Die of Ransomware?

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Ransomware Risk Social Engineering Healthcare 135

Security Boulevard

MAY 28, 2024

The post ‘Microsoft’ Scammers Steal the Most, says FTC appeared first on Security Boulevard. Pork Talk: “Pig butchering” scams are on the rise via social media.

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Scams Media Social Engineering Banking 81

Security Boulevard

APRIL 29, 2024

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

Social Engineering 129

Social Engineering Data privacy Engineering IoT 129

Security Boulevard

MARCH 11, 2024

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. Free rides and traffic jams: U.S.

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Hacking Cybersecurity Social Engineering Data privacy 138

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

eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Given the ease with which these vulnerabilities might be exploited, rapid action is required to prevent broad assaults on both government and commercial networks. Regular system upgrades and security audits are essential for maintaining strong defenses. Atlassian updated its advisory on Nov.

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Software Education Ransomware Firmware 111

Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

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

Hacking 142

Hacking Social Engineering DDOS Internet 142

Security Boulevard

JANUARY 10, 2024

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

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Wireless Social Engineering Firewall Data privacy 135

Security Boulevard

MARCH 13, 2024

Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is opening an investigation into UnitedHealth and its Change Healthcare subsidiary following a ransomware attack that for three weeks has essentially shut down payments to health care providers and hobbled pharmacies trying to fill prescriptions.

Healthcare 122

Healthcare Ransomware Security Awareness Risk 122

Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

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

Social Engineering 132

Social Engineering Data privacy Engineering IoT 132

Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

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

Ransomware 126

Ransomware Social Engineering Data privacy Engineering 126

Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

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

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 18, 2024

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

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Passwords Social Engineering Data privacy Authentication 132

Security Boulevard

JANUARY 2, 2024

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

Social Engineering 137

Social Engineering Accountability Account Security Data privacy 137

Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 13, 2023

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

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Hacking Digital transformation Social Engineering Data privacy 131

Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

The post ‘Incompetent’ FCC Fiddles With Data Breach Rules appeared first on Security Boulevard. FCC FAIL: While Rome burns, Federal Communications Commission is once again behind the curve.

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Data breaches Data privacy CISO Security Awareness 114

Security Boulevard

MARCH 18, 2024

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

Social Engineering 85

Social Engineering Spyware Media Data privacy 85

Security Boulevard

JUNE 20, 2023

The post Microsoft Repeatedly Burned in ‘Layer 7’ DDoS appeared first on Security Boulevard. Unlucky number: Time and again this month, “Russian” hackers bring down Microsoft clouds.

DDOS 144

DDOS Security Awareness IoT Risk 144

Security Boulevard

JUNE 2, 2023

The post Russia Says NSA Hacked iOS With Apple’s Help — we Triangulate Kaspersky’s Research appeared first on Security Boulevard. Tit-For-Tat Triangulation Trojan Talk: Backdoor inserted at U.S. behest, alleges FSB.

Hacking 145

Hacking Social Engineering Spyware Security Awareness 145

Security Boulevard

MAY 8, 2023

The post Knives Out for TikTok as Journo Reveals her Spy Story appeared first on Security Boulevard. Clock Ticking for U.S. Ban: FT’s Cristina Criddle claims ByteDance spied on her—because she wrote damaging stories about TikTok.

Social Engineering 144

Social Engineering Spyware Security Awareness Engineering 144

Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Legacy FAIL appeared first on Security Boulevard. Oakland is still reeling from last week’s ransomware attack. San Francisco’s poorer neighbor is asking for help. The post ‘Serious’ Ransomware Emergency in Oakland, Calif.

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Ransomware Social Engineering Security Awareness Engineering 138

Security Boulevard

APRIL 3, 2023

appeared first on Security Boulevard. Déjà Vu: Hack of WD systems leads to My Cloud service outage. Owners unable to access files. The post Western Digital Hacked: ‘My Cloud’ Data Dead (Even Local Storage!)

Hacking 145

Hacking Social Engineering IoT Security Awareness 145

Security Boulevard

APRIL 4, 2023

The post TikTok Abused Kids’ Data — UK Fines it $16 Million appeared first on Security Boulevard. per child: UK regulator punishes TikTok at 5.5% of revenue. Says app illegally tracked children.

Social Engineering 145

Social Engineering Security Awareness Engineering Risk 145

Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

The post FBI Warns: Ubiquiti EdgeRouter is STILL Not Secure appeared first on Security Boulevard. GRU APT28 is back again: Fancy Bear still hacking ubiquitous gear, despite patch availability.

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Hacking Social Engineering Data privacy Authentication 86