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Cybercriminals can use social media in many ways in order to trick employees. InfoSec Insider Web Security brian foster data goldmine infosec insider mobiliron multifactor authentication Phishing pitfalls remote workers social media Twitter Hack work from home zero-trust security MORE
Social media feels like the natural evolution of technology, like something that would have happened no matter what. It’s too late now to re-model social media, so we have to learn to live with what we have and make better choices from here on out. The Social Media we truly have. MORE
The Lapsus$ ransomware hit Impresa, the largest media conglomerate in Portugal and the owner of SIC and Expresso. The Lapsus$ ransomware gang has compromised the infrastructure of Impresa, the largest media conglomerate in Portugal. MORE
Security researchers have uncovered a long-running malicious campaign from hackers associated with the Chinese government who are using VLC Media Player to launch a custom malware loader. [.]. MORE
The Washington Post has revealed details of a contract with a software company that will allow the FBI to track social media posts. The post FBI investing millions in software to monitor social media platforms appeared first on TechRepublic. MORE
Social media provides a way to stay connected and share with others, but did you know that the cyber criminals will also use social media as another technique to conduct their attacks. The post Social Media Safety Awareness Tips appeared first on Security Boulevard. MORE
The syntax for hiding the skimmer’s source code as a social media button perfectly mimics an ‘svg’ element named using social media platform names (e.g., Uncategorized credit cards malware social engineering social media MORE
Social media is the new stage for threat actors to defraud your business & brand. The post How to Detect and Stop Social Media Fraud appeared first on Security Boulevard. Security Bloggers Network brand protection social media protection MORE
The Norwegian Consumer Council just published an excellent report on the deceptive practices tech companies use to trick people into giving up their privacy. From the executive summary: Facebook and Google have privacy intrusive defaults, where users who want the privacy friendly option have to go through a significantly longer process. They even obscure some of these settings so that the user cannot know that the more privacy intrusive option was preselected. MORE
A threatening social media post targeting an executive, employee, brand, or any other asset often has merit to it, and investigating the online accounts associated with the threat actor is imperative in the process of assessing risk. MORE
The post Your social media account hasn’t been hacked, it’s been cloned! Featured Articles IT Security and Data Protection Hacked social mediaA recent Facebook post from a family member made me realize that I needed to write about an overused term. MORE
Businesses, employees and their customers rely on social media interactions more than ever since COVID-19 arrived. However, social media usage should raise certain privacy concerns. Which, The post Social Media Risks Increasing in 2021 appeared first on Security Boulevard. MORE
A report from the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) revealed that in 2021 Americans lost $770 million from social media frauds. The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) revealed that in 2021 Americans lost $770 million from social media frauds. MORE
Social media is no stranger to scams. Social Media as a Newer Cybercrime Platform for Targeting Businesses Scammers go where the people […]… Read More. The post Scams Starting on Social Media and Targeting Your Business appeared first on The State of Security. MORE
Cybercriminals love social media accounts, particularly verified ones because they can use them for a variety of malicious purposes, such as cryptocurrency frauds and malware distribution. MORE
Social media is a double-edged sword, and as we celebrate #SocialMediaDay, let’s remember to use best security practices to keep us safe from malicious actors who abuse the platforms. Cyber Crime Social Media Security Strategies Articles, News, Reports Cyber Threats MORE
This post will teach you how to install a WordPress website on Media Temple. Media Temple is a US-based web hosting service provider that has been around. The post How Do I Install WordPress On Media Temple? MORE
There has been an unending debate regarding the media status of Gmail. Is Gmail a social media? A lot of internet users ask the question – is it social media or just another messaging platform? Social media has made the world a global village where you can connect. MORE
There’s no denying that social media has forever changed how we interact with one another. Social media has been more. The post How Cybercriminals Weaponize Social Media first appeared on Digital Shadows. Cybercrime and Dark Web Research fraud Impersonation scams Social Media MORE
A research group at NATO's Strategic Communications Center of Excellence catfished soldiers involved in an European military exercise -- we don't know what country they were from -- to demonstrate the power of the attack technique. Over four weeks, the researchers developed fake pages and closed groups on Facebook that looked like they were associated with the military exercise, as well as profiles impersonating service members both real and imagined. MORE
Security researchers have uncovered a new technique to inject a software skimmer onto checkout pages, the malware hides in social media buttons. The malicious payload is concealed as social media buttons that mimic social sharing icons such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. MORE
No eyebrows were raised in Quriums security operation center when the independent Philippine media outlet Bulatlat once again got DDoSed , as they are a frequent target of such digital attacks. MORE
The social media companies Facebook and Reddit are publicizing “War Rooms” set up to closely monitor their network content for election tampering. While social media companies are at least appearing to put forward a good faith effort to prevent the same sort of electoral interference that occurred in 2016, some experts have questioned whether or not these approaches are keeping up with the newer strategies and techniques developed by foreign troll farms. MORE
Adobe has released an out-of-band security update to address three ‘Important’ security vulnerabilities in the Adobe Media Encoder. Adobe has released an out-of-band security update for Adobe Media Encoder that addresses three ‘Important’ Information Disclosure flaws. MORE
230(c)(1), is generally considered to provide that entities that merely act as conduits for communication (like social media companies) are not considered “publishers” of third-party content, and therefore have no direct liability for what other people say on their site. MORE
A credential-stealing Windows-based malware, Spyware.FFDroider , is after social media credentials and cookies, according to researchers at ThreatLabz. Social media. Threat analysis cookies credentials facebook FFDroider Instagram social media spyware MORE
Netscout experts warn of DDoS-for-hire services abusing Plex Media servers to bounce junk traffic and amplify DDoS attacks. Plex Media Server is a personal media library and streaming system that runs on modern Windows, macOS, and Linux operating systems. MORE
Do you often take to social media to broadcast details about your job, employer or coworkers? The post Social media in the workplace: Cybersecurity dos and don’ts for employees appeared first on WeLiveSecurity. Social Media MORE
What is Social Media Account Cloning? When a scammer has the right information, they can easily impersonate you on social media by cloning your account. Here’s how social media account cloning works and how you can help prevent it from happening to you. MORE
Americans are increasingly targeted by scammers on social media, according to tens of thousands of reports received by the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in 2021. [.]. MORE
It seems like every day that I see social media posts in which people share photos of the official COVID-19 vaccine card that they have received after being vaccinated against the novel coronavirus that has inflicted tremendous suffering worldwide over the past year. MORE
The post $770 Million Lost from Social Media Fraud Surge appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog. Cybersecurity News fraud FTC social media MORE
Social media has become an integral part of modern communications, providing valuable information to businesses and individuals. Unfortunately, some of that information is just plain wrong or misleading MORE
The post Your social media account hasn’t been hacked, it’s been cloned! The post Your social media account hasn’t been hacked, it’s been cloned! Data Security Security Bloggers Network Featured Articles hacked IT Security and Data Protection social media MORE
Social media users’ delight at receiving notification that their accounts have qualified for Verification (that is, receiving the often-coveted “blue check mark” that appears on the social media profiles of public figures) has become the latest target of criminal exploitation. MORE
American media conglomerate Cox Media Group (CMG) was hit by a ransomware attack that took down live TV and radio broadcast streams in June 2021. The post Cox Media Group took down broadcasts after a ransomware attack appeared first on Security Affairs. MORE
The debate over how much responsibility social media companies should have when it comes to regulating or policing what users post continues, particularly in the past year or so. The post Social Media Regulation: The Line Between Privacy and Protection appeared first on Security Boulevard. MORE
Social media feels like the natural evolution of technology, like something that would have happened no matter what. It’s too late now to re-model social media, so we have to learn to live with what we have and make better choices from here on out. The Social Media we truly have. MORE
Anonymous, an internationally recognized hacking group, has leaked over 900,000 emails belonging to Russian state media channels. The post Anonymous leaks a million emails from Russian state media appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders. MORE
This blog is drawn from the Digital Shadows’ Social Media Monitoring Solutions Guide, which provides best practices for security teams. The post Social Media Monitoring Best Practices first appeared on Digital Shadows. Brand Protection Social Media MORE
Cox Media Group (CMG), an American media conglomerate, reported that it was attacked by a ransomware assault in June 2021, which knocked off live TV and radio broadcast feeds. The post Cox Media Group Ransomware Attack Confirmed appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog. MORE
A new report suggests that a small but vibrant group of smartphones hackers may be challenging the world's most digitally restrictive regime. Security MORE
Cox Media Group’s television and radio stations across the U.S. The post Cox Media Group Hit by Cyberattack appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog. Cybersecurity News Cox Media Group cyberattack cyberattacks ransomware attack security breach MORE
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Security researchers have uncovered a new technique to inject a software skimmer onto checkout pages, the malware hides in social media buttons. The malicious payload is concealed as social media buttons that mimic social sharing icons such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
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APRIL 5, 2022
There has been an unending debate regarding the media status of Gmail. Is Gmail a social media? A lot of internet users ask the question – is it social media or just another messaging platform? Social media has made the world a global village where you can connect.
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Security Boulevard
MARCH 16, 2022
230(c)(1), is generally considered to provide that entities that merely act as conduits for communication (like social media companies) are not considered “publishers” of third-party content, and therefore have no direct liability for what other people say on their site.
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The Washington Post has revealed details of a contract with a software company that will allow the FBI to track social media posts. The post FBI investing millions in software to monitor social media platforms appeared first on TechRepublic.
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DECEMBER 1, 2020
Social media users’ delight at receiving notification that their accounts have qualified for Verification (that is, receiving the often-coveted “blue check mark” that appears on the social media profiles of public figures) has become the latest target of criminal exploitation.
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DECEMBER 7, 2021
Social media is the new stage for threat actors to defraud your business & brand. The post How to Detect and Stop Social Media Fraud appeared first on Security Boulevard. Security Bloggers Network brand protection social media protection
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The debate over how much responsibility social media companies should have when it comes to regulating or policing what users post continues, particularly in the past year or so. The post Social Media Regulation: The Line Between Privacy and Protection appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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JUNE 25, 2021
Social media feels like the natural evolution of technology, like something that would have happened no matter what. It’s too late now to re-model social media, so we have to learn to live with what we have and make better choices from here on out. The Social Media we truly have.
Security Affairs
OCTOBER 9, 2021
American media conglomerate Cox Media Group (CMG) was hit by a ransomware attack that took down live TV and radio broadcast streams in June 2021. The post Cox Media Group took down broadcasts after a ransomware attack appeared first on Security Affairs.
Schneier on Security
FEBRUARY 26, 2019
A research group at NATO's Strategic Communications Center of Excellence catfished soldiers involved in an European military exercise -- we don't know what country they were from -- to demonstrate the power of the attack technique. Over four weeks, the researchers developed fake pages and closed groups on Facebook that looked like they were associated with the military exercise, as well as profiles impersonating service members both real and imagined.
Security Affairs
FEBRUARY 5, 2021
Netscout experts warn of DDoS-for-hire services abusing Plex Media servers to bounce junk traffic and amplify DDoS attacks. Plex Media Server is a personal media library and streaming system that runs on modern Windows, macOS, and Linux operating systems.
Heimadal Security
OCTOBER 11, 2021
Cox Media Group (CMG), an American media conglomerate, reported that it was attacked by a ransomware assault in June 2021, which knocked off live TV and radio broadcast feeds. The post Cox Media Group Ransomware Attack Confirmed appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog.
Security Boulevard
MAY 17, 2022
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APRIL 7, 2022
Anonymous, an internationally recognized hacking group, has leaked over 900,000 emails belonging to Russian state media channels. The post Anonymous leaks a million emails from Russian state media appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.
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JANUARY 31, 2022
The post $770 Million Lost from Social Media Fraud Surge appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog. Cybersecurity News fraud FTC social media
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FEBRUARY 28, 2021
Businesses, employees and their customers rely on social media interactions more than ever since COVID-19 arrived. However, social media usage should raise certain privacy concerns. Which, The post Social Media Risks Increasing in 2021 appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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FEBRUARY 7, 2022
This post will teach you how to install a WordPress website on Media Temple. Media Temple is a US-based web hosting service provider that has been around. The post How Do I Install WordPress On Media Temple?
Security Boulevard
MAY 3, 2021
Social media provides a way to stay connected and share with others, but did you know that the cyber criminals will also use social media as another technique to conduct their attacks. The post Social Media Safety Awareness Tips appeared first on Security Boulevard.
Security Affairs
MAY 6, 2022
No eyebrows were raised in Quriums security operation center when the independent Philippine media outlet Bulatlat once again got DDoSed , as they are a frequent target of such digital attacks.
Schneier on Security
JUNE 28, 2018
The Norwegian Consumer Council just published an excellent report on the deceptive practices tech companies use to trick people into giving up their privacy. From the executive summary: Facebook and Google have privacy intrusive defaults, where users who want the privacy friendly option have to go through a significantly longer process. They even obscure some of these settings so that the user cannot know that the more privacy intrusive option was preselected.
Adam Levin
OCTOBER 19, 2018
The social media companies Facebook and Reddit are publicizing “War Rooms” set up to closely monitor their network content for election tampering. While social media companies are at least appearing to put forward a good faith effort to prevent the same sort of electoral interference that occurred in 2016, some experts have questioned whether or not these approaches are keeping up with the newer strategies and techniques developed by foreign troll farms.
Trend Micro
JUNE 28, 2021
Social media is a double-edged sword, and as we celebrate #SocialMediaDay, let’s remember to use best security practices to keep us safe from malicious actors who abuse the platforms. Cyber Crime Social Media Security Strategies Articles, News, Reports Cyber Threats
Tech Republic Security
NOVEMBER 23, 2021
Social media has become an integral part of modern communications, providing valuable information to businesses and individuals. Unfortunately, some of that information is just plain wrong or misleading
Malwarebytes
APRIL 11, 2022
A credential-stealing Windows-based malware, Spyware.FFDroider , is after social media credentials and cookies, according to researchers at ThreatLabz. Social media. Threat analysis cookies credentials facebook FFDroider Instagram social media spyware
Security Affairs
JANUARY 30, 2022
A report from the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) revealed that in 2021 Americans lost $770 million from social media frauds. The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) revealed that in 2021 Americans lost $770 million from social media frauds.
Security Affairs
JANUARY 2, 2022
The Lapsus$ ransomware hit Impresa, the largest media conglomerate in Portugal and the owner of SIC and Expresso. The Lapsus$ ransomware gang has compromised the infrastructure of Impresa, the largest media conglomerate in Portugal.
Bleeping Computer
APRIL 5, 2022
Security researchers have uncovered a long-running malicious campaign from hackers associated with the Chinese government who are using VLC Media Player to launch a custom malware loader. [.].
Security Boulevard
FEBRUARY 15, 2021
A threatening social media post targeting an executive, employee, brand, or any other asset often has merit to it, and investigating the online accounts associated with the threat actor is imperative in the process of assessing risk.
Heimadal Security
JUNE 10, 2021
Cox Media Group’s television and radio stations across the U.S. The post Cox Media Group Hit by Cyberattack appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog. Cybersecurity News Cox Media Group cyberattack cyberattacks ransomware attack security breach
Threatpost
SEPTEMBER 4, 2020
Cybercriminals can use social media in many ways in order to trick employees. InfoSec Insider Web Security brian foster data goldmine infosec insider mobiliron multifactor authentication Phishing pitfalls remote workers social media Twitter Hack work from home zero-trust security
Identity IQ
MARCH 29, 2022
What is Social Media Account Cloning? When a scammer has the right information, they can easily impersonate you on social media by cloning your account. Here’s how social media account cloning works and how you can help prevent it from happening to you.
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A new report suggests that a small but vibrant group of smartphones hackers may be challenging the world's most digitally restrictive regime. Security
Security Affairs
SEPTEMBER 15, 2020
Adobe has released an out-of-band security update to address three ‘Important’ security vulnerabilities in the Adobe Media Encoder. Adobe has released an out-of-band security update for Adobe Media Encoder that addresses three ‘Important’ Information Disclosure flaws.
Hot for Security
JUNE 25, 2021
Social media feels like the natural evolution of technology, like something that would have happened no matter what. It’s too late now to re-model social media, so we have to learn to live with what we have and make better choices from here on out. The Social Media we truly have.
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This blog is drawn from the Digital Shadows’ Social Media Monitoring Solutions Guide, which provides best practices for security teams. The post Social Media Monitoring Best Practices first appeared on Digital Shadows. Brand Protection Social Media
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MAY 17, 2022
The post Your social media account hasn’t been hacked, it’s been cloned! Featured Articles IT Security and Data Protection Hacked social mediaA recent Facebook post from a family member made me realize that I needed to write about an overused term.
Bleeping Computer
JANUARY 30, 2022
Americans are increasingly targeted by scammers on social media, according to tens of thousands of reports received by the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in 2021. [.].
Security Boulevard
FEBRUARY 14, 2021
Social media is no stranger to scams. Social Media as a Newer Cybercrime Platform for Targeting Businesses Scammers go where the people […]… Read More. The post Scams Starting on Social Media and Targeting Your Business appeared first on The State of Security.
Heimadal Security
APRIL 7, 2022
Cybercriminals love social media accounts, particularly verified ones because they can use them for a variety of malicious purposes, such as cryptocurrency frauds and malware distribution.
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