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You’ll likely run into a scam artist posing as either you or one of your friends while you’re busy checking your social media feed. However, the social media guru said it took action against 1.3 MORE
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
Social media is a wonderful way for seniors to reconnect with long-lost friends and stay in touch with family online. The post Social Media Security for Seniors | Avast appeared first on Security Boulevard. MORE
Happy Social Media Day! Make it a day to review whether your social media security really is up to scratch. Data loss Phishing #SocialMediaDay Scam WhatsApp MORE
You’ll likely run into a scam artist posing as either you or one of your friends while you’re busy checking your social media feed. However, the social media guru said it took action against 1.3 MORE
All users of Plex Media Server are urged to apply the hotfix, which directs their servers to respond to UDP requests only from the local network and not the public internet MORE
Researchers have recently stumbled upon an unsecure database belonging to Fleek, an X-rated social media app Fleek that ceased operations in 2019. Digital Privacy Industry News adult social media app data leak exposed user data Fleek vpnMentor 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
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 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
In response to mass protests, the country has been blocking social media and communication platforms since Sunday—an increasingly common action worldwide. 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
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
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
SC Media has named Cisco the “Best Security Company” as part of its 2021 SC Awards. I want to thank SC Media and their large panel of esteemed industry expert judges for this award. MORE
NetBlocks reported partial disruption to social media and messaging platforms in Cuba from 12 July 2021 shortly after Cubans went to the streets to protest the government. The post Social media partially disrupted in Cuba amid anti-government protests appeared first on Security Affairs. 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
Social media phishing scammers are proliferating as cybercriminals look for ways to capture credentials & data in a challenging economy. The post Don’t Make Friends With Social Media Phishing Scammers appeared first on Security Boulevard. MORE
Malware appgate corporate data cyberattack data leak egregor gefco gustavo palazolo mass media new family ransomware sekhmet sensitive dataThe newly discovered ransomware is hitting companies worldwide, including the GEFCO global logistics company. MORE
The post Dangerous Social Media Algorithms, A Moral Imperative for AI Powered Weapons? The post Dangerous Social Media Algorithms, A Moral Imperative for AI Powered Weapons? MORE
News sites recently reported the possibility of compromised Twitter accounts. Twitter denied the claim that they had been compromised or breached. If you do a search on the topic, things read a little differently than the official company stance. Let me simply say it is not really rare or uncommon for malware to spread throughout […]. Cyber Data Breach DarkNet Deep Web Invisible Web TOR 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
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
Free speech advocates raised concerns after the Justice Department seized more than 30 domains this week. Security Security / Security News MORE
The Daily Beast is reporting that First Look Media -- home of The Intercept and Glenn Greenwald -- is shutting down access to the Snowden archives. The article doesn't say what "shutting down access" means, but my guess is that it means that First Look Media will no longer make the archive available to outside journalists, and probably not to staff journalists, either. The Intercept has given full access to multiple media orgs, reporters & researchers. 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
Mobile Security Vulnerabilities Android android flaw Android operating system CVE-2020-0245 google Media Framework Qualcomm remote code execution september android security bulletinThe September Android security bulletin addressed critical- and high-severity flaws tied to 53 CVEs overall. MORE
Recently, PhishLabs mitigated an attack using a fake social media page to steal the credentials of a credit union (CU) customer. The post Threat Actor using Social Media to Scam Credit Union Members appeared first on Security Boulevard. Security Bloggers Network Social Media Threats 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
At least 28 third-party add-ons for top social media sites, including Facebook and Vimeo, redirect users to phishing sites and steal data MORE
Attackers are taking advantage of a security flaw in the way Plex Media servers look for compatible media devices and streaming clients, says Netscout MORE
If you or anyone you know is committing the below social media sins, it’s time to change that habit of an online lifetime. With this handy list, you’ll hopefully avoid the most common mistakes which are served up to social media with a dash of eternal regret. 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
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 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
A new distributed denial-of-service attack (DDoS) vector has ensnared Plex Media Server systems to amplify malicious traffic against targets to take them offline. MORE
Virgin Media discloses a data breach that exposed the personal information of roughly 900,000 of its customers. Virgin Media discloses a data breach that exposed the personal information of approximately 900,000 customers (names, home, and email addresses and phone numbers ). MORE
News sites recently reported the possibility of compromised Twitter accounts. Twitter denied the claim that they had been compromised or breached. If you do a search on the topic, things read a little differently than the official company stance. Let me simply say it is not really rare or uncommon for malware to spread throughout […]. Cyber Data Breach DarkNet Deep Web Invisible Web TOR MORE
The post Scraping And Social Media Leaks | Avast appeared first on Security Boulevard. Over the past few weeks, data for millions of Facebook , LinkedIn and Clubhouse users has leaked online. 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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FEBRUARY 11, 2021
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.
Schneier on Security
DECEMBER 7, 2020
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
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Security Affairs
DECEMBER 3, 2020
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.
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
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 Boulevard
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.
Joseph Steinberg
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.
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.
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.
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 Boulevard
JUNE 9, 2021
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.
Hot for Security
JUNE 28, 2021
You’ll likely run into a scam artist posing as either you or one of your friends while you’re busy checking your social media feed. However, the social media guru said it took action against 1.3
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.
WIRED Threat Level
JULY 13, 2021
In response to mass protests, the country has been blocking social media and communication platforms since Sunday—an increasingly common action worldwide.
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.
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.
Hot for Security
JUNE 28, 2021
You’ll likely run into a scam artist posing as either you or one of your friends while you’re busy checking your social media feed. However, the social media guru said it took action against 1.3
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.
Doctor Chaos
JULY 11, 2016
News sites recently reported the possibility of compromised Twitter accounts. Twitter denied the claim that they had been compromised or breached. If you do a search on the topic, things read a little differently than the official company stance. Let me simply say it is not really rare or uncommon for malware to spread throughout […]. Cyber Data Breach DarkNet Deep Web Invisible Web TOR
Hot for Security
JANUARY 21, 2021
Researchers have recently stumbled upon an unsecure database belonging to Fleek, an X-rated social media app Fleek that ceased operations in 2019. Digital Privacy Industry News adult social media app data leak exposed user data Fleek vpnMentor
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
The Hacker News
FEBRUARY 5, 2021
A new distributed denial-of-service attack (DDoS) vector has ensnared Plex Media Server systems to amplify malicious traffic against targets to take them offline.
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
Security Boulevard
FEBRUARY 1, 2021
Recently, PhishLabs mitigated an attack using a fake social media page to steal the credentials of a credit union (CU) customer. The post Threat Actor using Social Media to Scam Credit Union Members appeared first on Security Boulevard. Security Bloggers Network Social Media Threats
Security Boulevard
MAY 3, 2021
Social media is a wonderful way for seniors to reconnect with long-lost friends and stay in touch with family online. The post Social Media Security for Seniors | Avast appeared first on Security Boulevard.
Naked Security
JUNE 30, 2021
Happy Social Media Day! Make it a day to review whether your social media security really is up to scratch. Data loss Phishing #SocialMediaDay Scam WhatsApp
Security Boulevard
FEBRUARY 25, 2021
Social media phishing scammers are proliferating as cybercriminals look for ways to capture credentials & data in a challenging economy. The post Don’t Make Friends With Social Media Phishing Scammers appeared first on Security Boulevard.
Tech Republic Security
FEBRUARY 9, 2021
All users of Plex Media Server are urged to apply the hotfix, which directs their servers to respond to UDP requests only from the local network and not the public internet
Doctor Chaos
FEBRUARY 25, 2021
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Doctor Chaos
FEBRUARY 25, 2021
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Malwarebytes
MARCH 26, 2021
If you or anyone you know is committing the below social media sins, it’s time to change that habit of an online lifetime. With this handy list, you’ll hopefully avoid the most common mistakes which are served up to social media with a dash of eternal regret.
Schneier on Security
MARCH 21, 2019
The Daily Beast is reporting that First Look Media -- home of The Intercept and Glenn Greenwald -- is shutting down access to the Snowden archives. The article doesn't say what "shutting down access" means, but my guess is that it means that First Look Media will no longer make the archive available to outside journalists, and probably not to staff journalists, either. The Intercept has given full access to multiple media orgs, reporters & researchers.
Cisco Retail
MAY 3, 2021
SC Media has named Cisco the “Best Security Company” as part of its 2021 SC Awards. I want to thank SC Media and their large panel of esteemed industry expert judges for this award.
Threatpost
SEPTEMBER 9, 2020
Mobile Security Vulnerabilities Android android flaw Android operating system CVE-2020-0245 google Media Framework Qualcomm remote code execution september android security bulletinThe September Android security bulletin addressed critical- and high-severity flaws tied to 53 CVEs overall.
Dark Reading
DECEMBER 17, 2020
At least 28 third-party add-ons for top social media sites, including Facebook and Vimeo, redirect users to phishing sites and steal data
Security Affairs
MARCH 6, 2020
Virgin Media discloses a data breach that exposed the personal information of roughly 900,000 of its customers. Virgin Media discloses a data breach that exposed the personal information of approximately 900,000 customers (names, home, and email addresses and phone numbers ).
Threatpost
OCTOBER 2, 2020
Malware appgate corporate data cyberattack data leak egregor gefco gustavo palazolo mass media new family ransomware sekhmet sensitive dataThe newly discovered ransomware is hitting companies worldwide, including the GEFCO global logistics company.
WIRED Threat Level
JUNE 25, 2021
Free speech advocates raised concerns after the Justice Department seized more than 30 domains this week. Security Security / Security News
Security Boulevard
APRIL 27, 2021
The post Scraping And Social Media Leaks | Avast appeared first on Security Boulevard. Over the past few weeks, data for millions of Facebook , LinkedIn and Clubhouse users has leaked online.
Security Affairs
JULY 13, 2021
NetBlocks reported partial disruption to social media and messaging platforms in Cuba from 12 July 2021 shortly after Cubans went to the streets to protest the government. The post Social media partially disrupted in Cuba amid anti-government protests appeared first on Security Affairs.
Security Boulevard
FEBRUARY 7, 2021
The post Dangerous Social Media Algorithms, A Moral Imperative for AI Powered Weapons? The post Dangerous Social Media Algorithms, A Moral Imperative for AI Powered Weapons?
Doctor Chaos
JULY 11, 2016
News sites recently reported the possibility of compromised Twitter accounts. Twitter denied the claim that they had been compromised or breached. If you do a search on the topic, things read a little differently than the official company stance. Let me simply say it is not really rare or uncommon for malware to spread throughout […]. Cyber Data Breach DarkNet Deep Web Invisible Web TOR
Tech Republic Security
FEBRUARY 5, 2021
Attackers are taking advantage of a security flaw in the way Plex Media servers look for compatible media devices and streaming clients, says Netscout
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