The Last Watchdog

JUNE 20, 2022

The Deep & Dark Web is a mystery to most in the mainstream today: many have heard about it, but few understand just a fraction of what’s going on there. Once vetted and accepted, threat hunters will go into these message boards and communities and search for anything connected to your business, for example: •Corporate login credentials.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Sometimes businesses feel they have to pay their extortionists, and we aren't going to judge anyone for making that choice. Sometimes businesses feel they have to pay their extortionists, and we aren't going to judge anyone for making that choice. We wont ransom them! we will sell the data. due to sony not wanting to pay.

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Anton on Security

DECEMBER 21, 2021

As we discussed in “Achieving Autonomic Security Operations: Reducing toil” (or it’s early version “Kill SOC Toil, Do SOC Eng” ), your Security Operations Center (SOC) can learn a lot from what IT operations learned during the SRE revolution. However, both security operations center practitioners and SREs agree?—?consistency

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Schneier on Security

JUNE 6, 2023

I didn’t know either of them, but I have been writing about cryptography, security, and privacy for decades. In 2013 and 2014, I wrote extensively about new revelations regarding NSA surveillance based on the documents provided by Edward Snowden. But I had a more personal involvement as well. I wrote the essay below in September 2013.

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Jane Frankland

JUNE 22, 2022

At The Source, my new venture for women in cyber and businesses who value them, we have a saying, “Be you in the workplace.” Having worked in cyber for over two decades, I’ve heard many things. Or, “All the women I know in IT and security are extremely competent and agile, even after becoming a mother.”.

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Krebs on Security

OCTOBER 28, 2020

In March 2020, KrebsOnSecurity alerted Swedish security giant Gunnebo Group that hackers had broken into its network and sold the access to a criminal group which specializes in deploying ransomware. The company has operations in 25 countries, more than 4,000 employees, and billions in revenue annually. Acting on a tip from Milwaukee, Wis.-based

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Approachable Cyber Threats

MAY 23, 2022

“We only have one person that knows how to fix this code.” “We Have you ever heard these lines in your organization? Technical debt is the result of taking shortcuts to meet short-term objectives at the expense of long-term flexibility and security. If so, you may be facing a tricky issue: technical debt. DOWNLOAD IT NOW (FREE).

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Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

How to Protect My Business from Identity Theft? When it comes to keeping your business database secure, there can be numerous challenges. If you are worried about your company being the next victim of business identity theft , here’s what you need to know to help protect yourself. IdentityIQ. Fake Accounts.

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 18, 2021

Meanwhile, native security is increasingly being built into popular operating systems, and there’s a trend toward beefing up application security, as well. They seem to be attempting to address the consumer security market more holistically, while also expanding their customer base and geographical regions.

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Krebs on Security

MAY 30, 2023

Nicholas Scavuzzo is an associate at Ocean Protocol , which describes itself as an “open-source protocol that aims to allow businesses and individuals to exchange and monetize data and data-based services.” Scavuzzo said the administrator’s account was hijacked even though she had multi-factor authentication turned on.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 4, 2021

No matter what sector your organization does business in, you’ve probably heard the term digital transformation. And how does cybersecurity fit in? Today’s organizations are facing an increasingly complex environment of securing everything attached to the network; applications, data, and endpoints.

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Krebs on Security

MAY 29, 2019

As this was the first time I’d ever heard of an organization actually doing this, I asked some phishing experts what they thought (spoiler alert: they’re not fans of this particular teaching approach). based firm that helps companies educate and test employees on how not to fall for phishing scams.

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Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Image: Abnormal Security. The brazen approach targeting disgruntled employees was first spotted by threat intelligence firm Abnormal Security , which described what happened after they adopted a fake persona and responded to the proposal in the screenshot above. Please don’t harm Sociogram’s reputation,” Medayedupin pleaded. “I

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Krebs on Security

OCTOBER 20, 2022

In late September 2022, KrebsOnSecurity warned about the proliferation of fake LinkedIn profiles for Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) roles at some of the world’s largest corporations. On October 10, 2022, there were 576,562 LinkedIn accounts that listed their current employer as Apple Inc. Image: twitter.com/jaypinho.

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Krebs on Security

JULY 10, 2022

Twice in the past month KrebsOnSecurity has heard from readers who’ve had their accounts at big-three credit bureau Experian hacked and updated with a new email address that wasn’t theirs. ” To be clear, Experian does have a business unit that sells one-time password services to businesses. .

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 31, 2023

31, 2023 — Ivanti , the tech company that elevates and secures Everywhere Work, today announced the results of its Executive Security Spotlight report as part of Ivanti’s Cybersecurity Status Report Series. Salt Lake City, Utah, Oct. 77% use easy-to-remember password hacks, including birthdates or pet names.

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Troy Hunt

JULY 21, 2021

Just read through the responses to that poll and you'll get a sense of just how nuanced the issue really is. Employers are free to monitor these communications, as long as there's a valid business purpose for doing so. When the Ashley Madison data breach occurred in 2015, it made headline news around the world.

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Troy Hunt

OCTOBER 28, 2020

The victim, through no fault of their own, has been the target of numerous angry tweets designed to ridicule their role in internet security and suggest they are incapable of performing their duty. That’s how [link] became [link]. Turns out it was the third one: The answer is number 3. DNSes are case-insensitive). — Bartek ?

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

Since then, IoT devices have become widely and deeply integrated into our homes, businesses, utilities and transportations systems. And yet our pervasive deployment of IoT systems has also vastly expanded the cyber attack surface of business networks, especially in just the past few years. This has brought us many benefits.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

A Very Busy WordCamp. As with all WordCamps, there are some sessions covering topics I’ve heard before and some brand new. As with all WordCamps, there are some sessions covering topics I’ve heard before and some brand new. Steps to Secure Your WordPress Site. Of course, I had to visit The Alamo. The Sessions.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

By slipping malicious code into software used by thousands of businesses as an essential part of the supply chain, the cybercriminal fraternity managed to simultaneously infect a great many users at one time, a feat of remarkable efficiency. How can a partner truly say they are risk-free in this day and age?

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Jane Frankland

APRIL 28, 2022

Today, in business, it’s all about working with digital natives – customers, partner companies, and employees – building trust and implementing advanced solutions to enhance their experience. Nowadays, organisations need digital leaders such as CIOs, CISOs, and CTOs who are strategists, visionaries, and know how to manage, effectively.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 15, 2022

Officially Nvidia acknowledged that they became aware of a cyber security incident, which impacted IT resources. Since they appear to be succeeding, Lapsus$ announced that they are looking to recruit insiders employed at telecommunications, software and gaming companies, among other technology businesses. brooke.crothers.

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Krebs on Security

JUNE 4, 2019

Just a few days ago, the news was all about how Quest had suffered a major breach. Securities and Exchange Commission , LabCorp. AMCA has advised LabCorp that Social Security Numbers and insurance identification information are not stored or maintained for LabCorp consumers.” Medical testing giant LabCorp.

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McAfee

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Many people have heard of the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation), legislation that became law across the EU in May 2018. It was designed to regulate how businesses protect personal data, notably how personal data is processed, and granted rights to individuals to exercise more control over their personal data.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 17, 2023

How healthcare delivery organizations (HDOs) can manage the IT asset risks during a healthcare M&A process. Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A), you’ve probably heard the term before. An M&A is often associated with the “business world”; with industries such as finance, retail, technology, and more. The Asset Problem.

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Security Through Education

MAY 6, 2024

I realized that speaking Spanish for me is closely related to feelings of warmth and emotional intimacy whereas English is my “business” language. I take a sip of my coffee and put on my headset, I’m ready to start my workday. As I dial the number, I hear the familiar hold music. What you may not know is, I was born in Spain. Why did I stall?

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Cisco Security

APRIL 25, 2022

You have likely heard us talking more about security resilience in recent weeks. At Cisco, we define security resilience as: The ability to protect the integrity of every aspect of your business to withstand unpredictable threats or changes, and then emerge stronger. That’s a big change.

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Cisco Security

JUNE 29, 2022

What is it that customers truly want from their security? In today’s uncertain world where new challenges are being thrown at IT teams each day, security must meet many diverse needs. At the end of the day, it’s about keeping the entire business resilient despite the chaos of the cyber world. . Is it simplicity?

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Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 1, 2021

In fact, it’s not just businesses facing Windows headaches. Old apps : A big reason ancient operating systems like XP still run in organisations is down to old, business critical apps. For most businesses, no one size fits all solution exists. Most folks won’t know how it operates, just how to patch it if something goes wrong.

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Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

How did we get here? Malwarebytes for Business was born. But with the rapid increase of attack surfaces, security products have multiplied and become increasingly complex to deploy and manage. Importantly, we’ve also made security simpler. Our offerings have evolved. And now the next chapter of our journey begins today.

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Daniel Miessler

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020

And not just for applications, or networks, or a business—but for life. It’s a way to make decisions when facing multiple stressful options—a universal tool for evaluating how you should respond to danger. To see what I mean, let’s look at some common security questions. This has nothing to do with politics.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

In an unusually emotional and unified setting, the Senate Judiciary Committee found common ground for the need to protect children online yesterday. On January 31, 2024, the CEOs of the most widely used social media platforms appeared before the Committee. … You have a product that’s killing people.”

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Krebs on Security

MAY 17, 2022

government employees and contractors have been issued a secure smart ID card that enables physical access to buildings and controlled spaces, and provides access to government computer networks and systems at the cardholder’s appropriate security level. Millions of U.S. What could go wrong? Here’s one example.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 1, 2021

It was during my response to her greeting (a “How are you doing” type question) that I noticed the issue. It was during my response to her greeting (a “How are you doing” type question) that I noticed the issue. Once the pause was over, however, I was surprised by a very human voice. Another slight pause.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 1, 2019

There’s a frantic scramble going on among those responsible for network security at organizations across all sectors. Enterprises have dumped small fortunes into stocking their SOCs (security operations centers) with the best firewalls, anti-malware suites, intrusion detection, data loss prevention and sandbox detonators money can buy.

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Krebs on Security

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

Here’s the story of how companies searching for investors to believe in their ideas can run into trouble. Most of us automatically put our guard up when someone we don’t know promises something too good to be true. But when the too-good-to-be-true thing starts as our idea, sometimes that instinct fails to kick in.

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