Heimadal Security

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Industry reports highlight the urgency: malicious actors can exploit a vulnerability within just 15 days of its discovery (CISA). The longer you wait, the larger the target on your back grows.

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Schneier on Security

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

The Norwegian Consumer Council has published an extensive report about how the adtech industry violates consumer privacy. At the same time, it is filing three legal complaints against six companies in this space. This is really good research exposing the inner workings of a very secretive industry. From a Twitter summary : 1.

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Schneier on Security

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

There are a variety of companies that provide online proctoring services, but they’re uniformly mediocre : The remote proctoring industry offers a range of services, from basic video links that allow another human to observe students as they take exams to algorithmic tools that use artificial intelligence (AI) to detect cheating.

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Schneier on Security

MARCH 9, 2022

It’s not clear who is legally liable for such losses. There’s no way for customers — and in many cases, the banks themselves — to retrieve the money. […].

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 26, 2022

The main takeaway from our research is that the privacy policies are hard to read, regardless of a company’s country of origin, industry or domain popularity. The policy remains a very comprehensive, long, legal document that is written for lawyers, not people.

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The Hacker News

DECEMBER 7, 2021

and 28 other countries pursuant to a legal warrant issued by a federal court in the U.S. The Redmond company attributed the malicious activities to a group it pursues as Nickel, and by the wider cybersecurity industry under the state of Virginia.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

DECEMBER 13, 2023

As an industry stalwart, Oracle is asserting itself as a thought-leader in this conversation by positioning itself and its offerings as providing both industry-leading security and increased customer control. No organization wants to be caught between conflicting legal obligations.

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Krebs on Security

JANUARY 17, 2023

Proprietors of these so-called “booter” or “stresser” services — designed to knock websites and users offline — have long operated in a legally murky area of cybercrime law. “These guys are arguing that their services are legal because for a long time nothing happened to them,” Nixon said.

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The Hacker News

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Other prominent industry verticals targeted include healthcare, governments, manufacturing, retail, and legal services, according to an analysis of leak site data by Palo Alto Networks

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

ISO/IEC 27001 is an information security standard designed and regulated by the International Organization for Standardization, and while it isn’t legally mandated, having the certification is essential for securing contracts with large companies, government organizations, and companies in security-conscious industries.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 12, 2022

The attacks are part of a campaign aimed at legal and financial investment institutions in the Middle East and Europe. “The affected entities fall within the traditional sphere of Deathstalker targeting; primarily legal and financial investment management (FSI) institutions. ” reads the analysis published by Kaspersky.

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Heimadal Security

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Other industry verticals that attracted unwanted attention were governments, healthcare, manufacturing, commerce, and legal services Technical Details Vice Society ransomware does not […]. The Cybercrime group targeted 33 schools in the last year, surpassing other threat actors like LockBit, BlackCat, BianLian, and Hive.

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Krebs on Security

JULY 21, 2023

Schreider said one big reason many CISOs and CSOs aren’t listed in corporate executive biographies at major companies is that these positions often do not enjoy the same legal and insurance protections afforded to other officers within the company, Schreider said. Right, wrong or indifferent, that’s what’s happening.”

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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 13, 2022

Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) fine against JPMorgan sent shockwaves through financial and other regulated customer-facing industries. About the essayist: Dima Gutzeit With 20 years is the founder of LeapXpert, a business communications platform that allows regulated industries to better connect with their clientele.

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Mobile Encryption Risk 254

Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 19, 2022

The public nature of the legal system means that law firms are particularly vulnerable to cybersecurity risks like data leaks and ransomware, making legal security (legalsec) critical for businesses in the law industry.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 11, 2023

The financial industry eagerly awaits the release of the second batch of draft regulatory technical standards (RTS) for the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA). The first batch of policy products was released for public consultation in June 2023.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 1, 2023

The BlackCat ransomware gang claims to have hacked the Casepoint legal technology platform used US agencies, including SEC and FBI. Casepoint provides a leading legal discovery platform used by several US agencies, including the SEC, FBI, and US Courts. the fashion giant Moncler , and the Swissport.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 25, 2024

Here are the core components the security community knows: Govern (GV): Sets forth the strategic path and guidelines for managing cybersecurity risks, ensuring harmony with business goals and adherence to legal requirements and standards. Noteworthy updates The new 2.0

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Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

“They’re energizing regional economies as they engineer the future of their industries. 5000 Regionals List, including company profiles and an interactive database that can be sorted by industry, metro area and other criteria, can be found at inc.com/pacific. Complete results of the Inc. Complete results of the Inc.

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CSO Magazine

JANUARY 29, 2021

Despite the security industry's efforts to disrupt the TrickBot botnet , its operators are trying to revive it with new infection campaigns. The latest one, observed by researchers this month, targeted legal and insurance companies. [ How well do you know these 9 types of malware and how to recognize them.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 25, 2023

Experts in the trading industry anticipate that the Santa Clara-based company will soon join the exclusive club of trillion-dollar companies, alongside tech giants like Alphabet, Apple, and Microsoft, who have already achieved this remarkable milestone.

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Identity IQ

OCTOBER 26, 2022

IDIQ Acquires Countrywide Pre-Paid Legal Services, Inc. Acquisition expands IDIQ family of brands and offerings with individual and group pre-paid legal plans —. Based in New Jersey, attorney Len Feltoon established Countrywide more than three decades ago to provide a better and more affordable way to provide legal services.

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Identity Theft Education Marketing 59

SecureBlitz

JUNE 22, 2023

Cryptocurrency has revolutionalized many industries, including betting and online gaming. With […] The post The Legalities Of Crypto Betting: A Global Perspective appeared first on SecureBlitz Cybersecurity. The concept of CryptoBetting is simple; your currency substitutes for fiat money in this type of betting.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Data leakage compromises user privacy and has legal implications, emphasizing the need for stringent protection protocols. About the essayist: Zac Amos writes about cybersecurity and the tech industry, and he is the Features Editor at ReHack. Follow him on Twitter or LinkedIn for more articles on emerging cybersecurity trends.

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Schneier on Security

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

We have lots of instances where the government buys data that it cannot legally collect itself.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

The WPA prohibits the interception of private communications without a warrant or other legal justification. The judge also noted that the automakers' practice of collecting and storing customer data was not unique to the automotive industry and was common practice among other technology companies.

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Data collection Technology Surveillance Data privacy 97

Identity IQ

OCTOBER 31, 2023

As a member of the Board of Directors, Scheumack brings more than 20 years of cybersecurity, technology and marketing experience in the financial, credit and identity theft protection industries. Coast Guard, where he started his technology education and began working in the cybersecurity industry. The company features 100% U.S.-based

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 14, 2021

WASHINGTON–( BUSINESS WIRE )–Consilio, a global leader in eDiscovery , document review , risk management , and legal consulting services , announced today it has closed the acquisition of Legility, a leading global legal services provider.

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Schneier on Security

OCTOBER 15, 2020

To execute this action, Microsoft formed an international group of industry and telecommunications providers. This action also represents a new legal approach that our DCU is using for the first time. Our case includes copyright claims against Trickbot’s malicious use of our software code.

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 5, 2023

In May, a lawyer who was defending their client in a lawsuit against Columbia's biggest airline, Avianca, submitted a legal filing before a court in Manhattan, New York, that listed several previous cases as support for their main argument to continue the lawsuit. ChatGPT was wrong. So why do so many people believe it's always right?

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 10, 2023

The survey, which polled 400 IT professionals across various industry sectors in organizations with more than 1,000 employees, also found that over half (52%) had suffered a data breach or leak in the previous 12 months, with the figure rising to 75% in the United States.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 28, 2023

Introduction In recent years, the field of cybersecurity has witnessed a significant influx of professionals from non-Information Technology (IT) backgrounds who are making the leap into this dynamic industry. They can also contribute to ensuring cybersecurity practices align with legal and regulatory standards.

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Schneier on Security

JUNE 29, 2021

Finally, the reliability experts recommended seeing whether the code adheres to an industry standard used in an non-computerized version of the task (e.g., bookkeepers always record every transaction, and thus so should bookkeeping software). […]. But the last of those examples is substantively different from the other two.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 15, 2024

Apple has escalated its fight against the commercial spyware industry enabling state actors to conduct highly-targeted cyberattacks against journalists, activists, politicians, and other high-risk individuals around the world. Just last month, the U.S.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

A survey conducted by Cloud Security service provider NordLocker has stated that the year 2020 witnessed ransomware spreading gangs targeting over 35 industries of which Construction Industry was hit the most. The post Survey claims over 35 industries worst hit by Ransomware last year appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 17, 2023

The policy may cover expenses such as forensic investigations, legal fees, and credit monitoring services, which can be costly without insurance coverage. Compliance: Certain industries and jurisdictions require organizations to have cyber insurance or to meet certain cybersecurity standards. legal advice, forensic investigators, etc.)

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Schneier on Security

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

It consists of government laws, rulings from the tax authorities, judicial decisions, and legal opinions. Just before the end of the year, the IRS ruled about when that was legal and when it wasn’t. Sometimes they’re even given retroactive legality by the IRS or Congress after a constituency and lobbying effort gets behind them.

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