SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 13, 2024

Malicious actors can unveil stored system data, potentially utilizing it for identity theft, false profiling, data harvesting , fraudulent activity, and many other activities that violate a person's privacy. However, unauthorized access to this data is entirely possible without proper encryption and data protection measures.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 22, 2024

Among the risks are an increased attack surface—stemming from the adoption of IoT devices, precision farming technologies, and digital supply chain management systems—and more sophisticated attacks leveraging advanced techniques like AI-driven malware, ransomware, and phishing schemes tailored to exploit specific vulnerabilities.

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Graham Cluley

MAY 1, 2024

The UK Government takes aim at IoT devices shipping with weak or default passwords, an identity thief spends two years in jail after being mistaken for the person who stole his name, and are you au fait with the latest scams?

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JANUARY 28, 2020

Indeed, they can abuse those keys to decrypt an organization’s data, create fraudulent identities and generate malicious certificates at will. These malicious actions all lay the groundwork for secondary attacks such as committing identity theft and creating HTTPS-protected phishing pages. That’s the purpose of IAM.

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Heimadal Security

JULY 2, 2021

The researchers warned that exploitation of these vulnerabilities could result in identity theft and full system compromise. The team discovered the flaws in NETGEAR DGN-2200v1 series routers while they were conducting an investigation on device fingerprinting. to critical (9.4). Microsoft reported […].

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 10, 2022

From connected healthcare and 5G through to identity wallets and sustainable finance, continue reading to discover which innovations will take central stage this year. . Medical IoT will continue to be of the utmost importance . Increased adoption of identity wallets for citizens .

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 24, 2024

Stay abreast of: Current trends such as Zero Trust, Cloud Security, IoT Security, Ransomware, Supply Chain Security, BYOD / Mobile Security, etc. Emerging trends such as Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Network Observability, Self-Sovereign Identity, etc. This greatly increases the attack surface for enterprises.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 10, 2023

Increased vulnerability is causing headaches and expenses due to numerous societal shifts – whether it’s the proliferation of the internet of things (IoT) in every aspect of business and society, or the widespread adoption of home and remote working that began during the Covid-19 pandemic and has persisted in many organizations.In

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Identity theft takes on a whole new meaning when a bad actor gets ahold of your PHI. Traditional security software, such as NAC, EPS, IDS, or IoT Network Security, fails to provide the Layer 1 visibility required to detect and accurately identify all hardware assets. A Silent Sickness.

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Adam Levin

JANUARY 24, 2019

The data leak was initially found by Bob Diachenko of SecurityDiscovery.com on Shodan, an IoT-centric search engine. This raises the question of how charities and non-profits with limited resources can afford to safely manage millions of sensitive files,” wrote Diachenko in a blog detailing his findings.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 29, 2018

These evils include hacking, identity theft, online surveillance, and cyberstalking. We all know the dangers associated with hacking, identity theft, and internet surveillance, thanks to Facebook and other social networking platforms. He writes about online security and privacy, IoT, AI, and Big Data.

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Security Affairs

MAY 7, 2021

Such lapses in database security can (and often do) lead to hundreds of millions of people having their personal information exposed on the internet, allowing threat actors to use that data for a variety of malicious purposes, including phishing and other types of social engineering attacks , as well as identity theft.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

FEBRUARY 15, 2018

If we were discussing hacking attempts even a decade ago, the types of hacks we saw focused on credit card data, identity theft and corporate espionage. Today, with the advent of the IoT, literally everything we do is measured, calibrated, recorded and loaded to a physical or virtual server. Consumerization of the Threat.

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Webroot

MAY 28, 2025

Studies show that 51% of Americans report theyve been victims of a data breach, and 64% say theyve changed their online behavior for fear of escalating online threats like ransomware and identity theft. While all these Internet of Things (IoT) devices making our lives more convenient, each one is a potential entry point for hackers.

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SC Magazine

MARCH 10, 2021

That type of information can be extremely valuable for things like identity theft.”. Ultimately, IoT continues to pose security challenges for organizations, and as clearly demonstrated here, security cameras are no exception. Costlow agreed, adding, “Deepfakes are becoming increasingly common.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

The data was first indexed by IoT devices on March 8th, 2023. Source: Cybernews The information exposed in this data leak could have been exploited for fraud, identity theft, phishing attempts, or as a source of data for meticulously targeted cyberattacks. User security log.

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Security Affairs

MAY 27, 2020

We discovered the exposed data by scanning through open Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3) buckets, which are online servers that can be used to store data for websites, apps, archives, IoT devices, and more. Amazon S3 buckets are also known for being challenging to secure, leaving many servers unprotected – and often in the news.

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Pen Test Partners

MARCH 30, 2025

TL;DR UK & EU IoT manufacturers have more security regulation coming Applies to all wireless devices Comes into force 1 st August 2025 It may be absorbed into the EU Cyber Resilience Act From 1 st August 2025, mandatory cybersecurity requirements come into effect under the EUs Radio Equipment Directive (2014/53/EU), or RED.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 28, 2021

For modern networks, the introduction of new endpoints – be it remote laptops for personnel or client IoT devices – is a roadblock being actively addressed. Securing edge devices with identity authentication. Mitigating risk of false key propagation and identity theft. Types of Endpoints Matter. Block Armour.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 16, 2022

There are many types of cyberattacks , with top trends for 2022 including mobile attacks, ransomware, COVID-related scams and hacks, zero-click attacks , malicious QR codes , phishing , cryptojacking , and IoT malware attacks, among others. Ransomware. Ransomware is the fastest-growing trend. Crimeware and spyware.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Fraud and identity theft are on the rise, with online shopping hacks and COVID-related scams popular among cybercriminals. . Because an AI can better analyze massive amounts of data to catch unauthorized usage faster, these tools can help secure fintech as 5G connectivity comes to the Internet of Things (IoT). .

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The Security Ledger

JULY 26, 2018

In this Spotlight Podcast, sponsored by Trusted Computing Group*, Dennis Mattoon of Microsoft Research gives us the low-down on DICE: the Device Identifier Composition Engine Architectures, which provides a means of solving a range of security and identity problems on low cost, low power IoT endpoints. Read the whole entry. »

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Hacker's King

NOVEMBER 2, 2024

From large corporations to small businesses and even individual users, the implications of data breaches can be devastating, leading to identity theft, financial loss, and a breakdown of trust in online services. You may also like to read: Swiss: Army Knife for IoT Penetration Testing What is a Data breach or Leak?

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

is the hardware that connects an organization’s devices, such as routers, servers, computers, mobile devices and internet of things (IoT) devices. With database access, thieves can use the data to commit fraud, blackmail, extortion, identity theft and to turn a quick profit by selling it to other criminals on the dark web.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JUNE 6, 2018

Gartner defines digital risk management as “the integrated management of risks associated with digital business components, such as cloud, mobile, social, big data, third-party technology providers, OT and the IoT.” While the threat level has risen, IT, operational technology (OT) and Internet of Things (IoT) have continued to converge.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

AUGUST 16, 2023

By minimizing the role of humans in secrets management, organizations can avoid data breaches, identity theft, and other identity-related problems by using a methodical approach to prevent unauthorized access to sensitive data and systems. Key concepts of secrets management What is a secret?

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 28, 2020

Personal and IoT devices, including personal digital assistants, alarm systems, and any other home automation. The information can then be used to access other accounts associated with the individual, install malware, initiate a ransomware infection, or conduct identity theft impacting the business.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JULY 20, 2023

However, in today’s IoT era, there are increasingly new ways people can break in to steal from us – by hacking into our Smart Devices. Additionally, while most manufacturers are experts in their device domain, they are not typically familiar with IoT security needs or how to incorporate them into production.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 13, 2021

Cybersecurity product categories: hybrid cloud security, intrusion prevention , advanced threat protection, encryption , endpoint security, email security, Web security, SaaS security, IoT security , threat intelligence. Appearances on eSecurity Planet ‘s Top Vendors lists: 7. McAfee Enterprise. Headquarters: Santa Clara, California.

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SC Magazine

JUNE 11, 2021

A simple, pro forma apology, a free comprehensive package of identity theft protection and credit file monitoring, and a public statement weeks or months after the breach is discovered,” said Winick. Sometimes, however, a business offers very little in the way of comfort, helpful information or restitution.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Also read: Database Security: 7 Best Practices & Tips Use better and unique passwords to protect your data from breaches, reduce identity theft, and better protect sensitive and personal information. Threats such as SQL injection and cross-site scripting ( XSS ) attacks can be minimized with techniques such as input sanitization.

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Hacker's King

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Hardware and IoT devices : These can also be attacked through unpatched vulnerabilities. Financial Loss: Some users faced fraud or identity theft due to stolen account information. Governments sometimes use zero-day exploits to attack individuals or groups that they see as security threats.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 27, 2021

Smart home systems are revolutionizing entertainment and convenience. They also contain loads of personal information that make them popular targets for cybercriminals. However, those who understand smart home security threats and the risks associated with them can plan accordingly. 5 Smart Home Security [.].

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Security Boulevard

AUGUST 28, 2021

From the 80s through the 90s, Microsoft didn’t take security seriously. They acted as if it was someone else’s job, and companies like Symantec and McAfee came to market and flourished. But, to flourish and sell their security offerings on Windows, the security company had to increasingly disparage the product they were securing—Windows.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Cybercriminals increasingly are using stolen identities to compromise enterprise systems rather than trying to hack into them, a trend that promises to increase in the coming years, according to IBM’s X-Force threat intelligence team.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 26, 2023

Customers of companies that are the victim of a breach may suffer identity theft and financial loss, leading to both reputational damage and economic losses due to lawsuits and fines. Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) Today’s world is flooded with Internet of Things (IoT) devices that collect vast amounts of data.

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IT Security Guru

JANUARY 26, 2024

The arrival of the IoT has made fleet management systems very popular among organizations that have a fleet of vehicles as part of their operations. Nevertheless, the development of IoT and fleet management systems brings up issues with cybersecurity risks.

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