Troy Hunt

DECEMBER 4, 2017

In this case, that secret is her password and, well, just read it: My staff log onto my computer on my desk with my login everyday. To be fair to Nadine, she's certainly not the only one handing her password out to other people. In fact I often forget my password and have to ask my staff what it is. No one else has access.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Apple Inc has filed a legal suit against NSO Group for developing Pegasus malware that is being illegally used by companies/governments and individuals for conducting cyber surveillance. Note- Israel-based firm NSO Group developed Pegasus for conducting surveillance on mobile phones operating on Android and iOS.

Malware 118

Malware Surveillance Software Mobile 118

Security Affairs

JANUARY 7, 2024

The group targets government entities, Kurdish (political) groups like PKK, telecommunication, ISPs, IT-service providers (including security companies), NGO, and Media & Entertainment sectors; Over the years, the group enhanced its evasion capabilities. . Between 2017 and 2019, the APT group mainly used DNS hijacking in its campaigns.

Media 105

Media Accountability Telecommunications Government 105

Malwarebytes

JULY 22, 2021

When weaponized by authoritarian governments, surveillance chills free speech, scares away dissent, and robs an innocent public of a life lived unwatched, for no crime committed other than speaking truth to power, conducting public health research, or simply loving another person.

Spyware 120

Spyware Surveillance Mobile Government 120

Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 11, 2023

But while consenting adults can and increasingly do agree to share passwords, locations, and devices with their romantic partners, another statistic deserves scrutiny: 41 percent of the people who admitted to monitoring their partners said they did so without permission. 17 percent monitored a spouse's/significant other's finances.

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Surveillance Passwords Software Technology 111

Krebs on Security

MARCH 22, 2021

An ad for RedTorch’s “Cheetah” counter-surveillance tech. Victims of those breaches lost a lot of private data including passwords, and Frigg will help them secure their private data in the future. Extensive government work experience from working with federal governments.”

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Surveillance Computers and Electronics Internet Internet 274

Security Affairs

AUGUST 7, 2022

Greek intelligence service used surveillance malware to spy on a journalist, Reuters reports Slack resets passwords for about 0.5% of its users due to the exposure of salted password hashes Twitter confirms zero-day used to access data of 5.4

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CyberSecurity Insiders

AUGUST 26, 2021

The Cybersecurity firm states it has already started protecting its government and enterprise customers from the evil intentions of those spreading Pegasus espionage software tool and this has been going on since 2016 or when the said malware was first detected.

Mobile 142

Mobile Malware Surveillance Software 142

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 4, 2022

. “Court documents and government contracting records show the agencies tasked with monitoring the Mexican border have spent record sums on car hacking tools, while talking up the extraordinary amount of valuable evidence that can be reaped from onboard computers.”

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Surveillance Technology Mobile Hacking 99

Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

For years, Citizen Lab has been tracking the spread of Pegasus, searching for government clients and tracking down mobile devices that were hacked by the spyware. In 2018, Citizen Lab also identified 45 countries that were potentially relying on Pegasus to conduct surveillance. ” Pegasus is not new. ” Pegasus is not new.

Spyware 135

Spyware Surveillance Mobile Software 135

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

North Korea-linked APT Diamond Sleet supply chain attack relies on CyberLink software New InfectedSlurs Mirai-based botnet exploits two zero-days SiegedSec hacktivist group hacked Idaho National Laboratory (INL) CISA adds Looney Tunables Linux bug to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog Enterprise software provider TmaxSoft leaks 2TB of data (..)

Data breaches 81

Data breaches Surveillance Cryptocurrency Ransomware 81

The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

This week civil liberties groups in Europe won the right to challenge the UK’s bulk surveillance activities in the The Grand Chamber of the European Court of Human Rights. Related: Snowden on unrestrained surveillance. Ubiquitous surveillance. It’s a healthy thing that a captain of industry can see this. Advanced use cases.

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Surveillance Technology Retail Artificial Intelligence 157

CyberSecurity Insiders

JULY 27, 2022

Samsung has made an official disclosure that all its Galaxy series devices are safe from being loaded with surveillance software such as Pegasus. NOTE- NSO Group of Israel developed a software dubbed Pegasus that helps governments keep a track of people’s mobiles. It was developed and aimed at the law enforcement community.

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Software Surveillance Mobile Cyber Attacks 94

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 10, 2023

While this communication system is useful for transferring real-time data, it offers neither encryption nor lockout mechanisms against password-guessing. This would allow them to view live feeds and record footage, which could be used for surveillance, reconnaissance, or gathering sensitive information.

Risk 92

Risk Encryption VPN Passwords 92

Malwarebytes

JANUARY 10, 2024

The approved Bitcoin ETFs will be subject to ongoing surveillance and compliance measures to ensure continued investor protection.” The SEC will work with law enforcement and our partners across government to investigate the matter and determine appropriate next steps relating to both the unauthorized access and any related misconduct.”

Accountability 91

Accountability Scams Hacking Cryptocurrency 91

Schneier on Security

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

While the US government is largely absent in this area of consumer protection, the state of California has recently stepped in and started regulating the Internet of Things, or "IoT" devices sold in the state­and the effects will soon be felt worldwide. It falls upon lawmakers to create laws that protect consumers. This law is not a panacea.

IoT 227

IoT Manufacturing Internet Internet 227

Krebs on Security

JUNE 17, 2020

The CIA produced the report in October 2017, roughly seven months after Wikileaks began publishing Vault 7 — reams of classified data detailing the CIA’s capabilities to perform electronic surveillance and cyber warfare. Not allowing multiple users to share administrative-level passwords.

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Data breaches Security Awareness Surveillance Media 305

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Will Enable Mass Spying Reddit Says Leaked U.S.-U.K. billion personal records compromised by data breaches in past two years — underscoring need for end‑to‑end encryption Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook and Mastodon Pierluigi Paganini ( SecurityAffairs – hacking, newsletter)

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Data breaches Ransomware Hacking Financial Services 83

eSecurity Planet

MAY 24, 2024

Consider applying these methods for checking your security controls: Ensure physical security: Verify the data center’s security measures, such as surveillance, access controls, and the presence of security officers, to prevent unwanted access.

Encryption 117

Encryption Risk Passwords Authentication 117

Schneier on Security

DECEMBER 28, 2020

We don’t know how, but last year the company’s update server was protected by the password “solarwinds123” — something that speaks to a lack of security culture.) This list includes governments, government contractors, IT companies, thinktanks, and NGOs — and it will certainly grow.

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Hacking Government Internet Internet 358

Security Affairs

JULY 20, 2022

“These vulnerabilities could impact access to a vehicle fuel supply, vehicle control, or allow locational surveillance of vehicles in which the device is installed.” MiCODUS is used today by 420,000 customers in multiple industries, including government, military, law enforcement agencies, and Fortune 1000 companies.

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Manufacturing Passwords Mobile Authentication 98

Schneier on Security

APRIL 3, 2020

And it uses all of this surveillance data for profit, against your interests. And note that it considers its home pages "marketing websites," which means it's still using third-party trackers and surveillance based advertising. Or from Chinese programmers slipping backdoors into the code at the request of the government.

Encryption 364

Encryption Computers and Electronics Marketing Surveillance 364

Krebs on Security

OCTOBER 28, 2020

In August, Gunnebo said it had successfully thwarted a ransomware attack, but this week it emerged that the intruders stole and published online tens of thousands of sensitive documents — including schematics of client bank vaults and surveillance systems.

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Hacking Ransomware Banking Accountability 344

Krebs on Security

MARCH 29, 2022

It involves compromising email accounts and websites tied to police departments and government agencies, and then sending unauthorized demands for subscriber data while claiming the information being requested can’t wait for a court order because it relates to an urgent matter of life and death. .

Accountability 276

Accountability Government Hacking Social Engineering 276

SecureWorld News

JULY 20, 2022

million devices in use worldwide, and if exploited in an attack, it could cut off fuel, stop vehicles from running, and be used as surveillance to track routes and locations. MiCODUS customers include government, military, law enforcement agencies, and Fortune 1,000 companies. The tracker has roughly 1.5

Authentication 81

Authentication Mobile Surveillance Passwords 81

SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 23, 2020

Pegasus spyware is a phone surveillance solution that enables customers to remotely exploit and monitor devices. The company sells its surveillance technology to governments around the world. And watchdog groups say its products are often found to be used in surveillance abuses.

Spyware 52

Spyware Surveillance Hacking Media 52

Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Nickel’s techniques vary, but in the end the group’s activity has only one objective, namely to implant stealthy malware for getting into networks, stealing data, and spying on government agencies, think tanks, and human rights organizations. A long list of IOCs can be found at the end of this write-up about Nickel by MSTIC.

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Global connectivity underpins the most basic functions of our society, such as logistics, government services and banking. Governments in many countries push for easier identification of Internet users to fight cybercrime, as well as “traditional” crime coordinated online.

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Government Internet Internet Technology 109

eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 26, 2021

“This recent activity is another indicator that Russia is trying to gain long-term, systematic access to a variety of points in the technology supply chain and establish a mechanism for surveilling – now or in the future – targets of interest to the Russian government,” Burt wrote. Old Attack Techniques Resurface.

Government 117

Government Cybercrime Accountability Software 117

Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Nickel’s techniques vary, but in the end the group’s activity has only one objective, namely to implant stealthy malware for getting into networks, stealing data, and spying on government agencies, think tanks, and human rights organizations. A long list of IOCs can be found at the end of this write-up about Nickel by MSTIC.

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Hacking Malware Surveillance Data collection 77

The Last Watchdog

MARCH 13, 2019

billion IoT devices in use as of 2017, half are consumer gadgets, like smart TVs, speakers, watches, baby cams and home thermostats; much of the rest is made up of things like smart electric meters and security cameras in corporate and government use. Industry standards-setting bodies and government regulators recognize what’s at stake.

Internet 189

Internet Internet IoT Energy and Utilities 189

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 18, 2019

LifeLabs has also reported the incident privacy commissioners and government partners. ” A ll LifeLabs users that share the same password for their LifeLabs account at other sites are recommended to change it. LifeLabs CEO Charles Brown apologized for the security incident. ” said Brown.

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Data breaches Identity Theft Insurance Advertising 57

Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

There are plenty of legitimate reasons to use it to remain private and anonymous — such as bypassing government censorship, finding niche content, participating in forums or chat boards, whistleblowing crimes to journalists, or even contacting the CIA. federal government. government.

Identity Theft 98

Identity Theft Cryptocurrency Government Engineering 98

SC Magazine

APRIL 14, 2021

But the move also invited concern among some in the cybersecurity community about the lack of any clear standard for when and how government may hack private systems. Many still had questions about hypotheticals, even while praising the government for addressing serious risk. It was a lot less invasive than what the Chinese were doing.

Government 90

Government Small Business Surveillance Risk 90

Krebs on Security

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

government — along with a number of leading security companies — recently warned about a series of highly complex and widespread attacks that allowed suspected Iranian hackers to siphon huge volumes of email passwords and other sensitive data from multiple governments and private companies. ” IMPROVEMENTS.

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DNS Internet Internet Government 271

eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 19, 2023

We each need to consider how these trends may affect our organizations and allocate our budgets and resources accordingly: AI will turbo-charge cybersecurity and cyberthreats: Artificial intelligence (AI) will boost both attackers and defenders while causing governance issues and learning pains.

Cybersecurity 140

Cybersecurity CISO Government Technology 140

eSecurity Planet

MARCH 4, 2024

February 26, 2024 FCKeditor Used for SEO Poisoning on Government, University Sites Type of vulnerability: Malicious URL redirect. The problem: HikVision’s HikCentral Professional security management system controls related surveillance equipment and contains both a high (CVSS 7.5) and a medium (CVSS 4.3) level vulnerability.

IoT 114

IoT Internet Internet Ransomware 114