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Low Media Literacy: A Risk to Australia’s Cybersecurity Landscape

Tech Republic Security

AUGUST 22, 2024

Explore how low media literacy can have lingering repercussions for the tech industry in Australia.

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SecureMySocial Issued 5th US Patent For Social Media Security Technology

Joseph Steinberg

DECEMBER 2, 2022

I am happy (and proud) to announce that SecureMySocial, a cybersecurity company that I co-founded, has been issued its fifth United States patent for social media security. The patent was issued by the United States Patent Office on September 6th, 2022, with a priority date going back over a decade, to June of 2012.

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Hiding Malware in Social Media Buttons

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., facebook_full, twitter_full, instagram_full, youtube_full, pinterest_full, and google_full).

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Do Not Post Your COVID-19 Vaccination Card On Social Media

Joseph Steinberg

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. Sample CDC COVID-19 Vaccination Card.

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Russian-Linked Hackers Target Eastern European NGOs and Media

The Hacker News

AUGUST 15, 2024

Russian and Belarusian non-profit organizations, Russian independent media, and international non-governmental organizations active in Eastern Europe have become the target of two separate spear-phishing campaigns orchestrated by threat actors whose interests align with that of the Russian government.

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Attackers Exploit Public.env Files to Breach Cloud and Social Media Accounts

The Hacker News

AUGUST 16, 2024

env) that contain credentials associated with cloud and social media applications. A large-scale extortion campaign has compromised various organizations by taking advantage of publicly accessible environment variable files (.env)

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GoGra Backdoor: Unnamed South Asian Media Outlet Targeted

Security Boulevard

AUGUST 20, 2024

As per recent reports, an unnamed media organization in South Asia had fallen prey to the GoGra backdoor in November 2023. The threat actor behind the South Asia media organization’s cyber attack is believed to be a part of Harvester, a nation-state hacking group.

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Social Media Malvertising Campaign Promotes Fake AI Editor Website for Credential Theft

Trend Micro

JULY 31, 2024

We uncovered a malvertising campaign where the threat actor hijacks social media pages, renames them to mimic popular AI photo editors, then posts malicious links to fake websites.

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5 free OSINT tools for social media

We Live Security

MAY 31, 2023

A roundup of some of the handiest tools for the collection and analysis of publicly available data from Twitter, Facebook and other social media platforms The post 5 free OSINT tools for social media appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

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Ant Media Server Flaw Grants Local Users Root Access (CVE-2024-32656)

Penetration Testing

APRIL 29, 2024

A serious security vulnerability in Ant Media Server, a popular streaming solution used by thousands of organizations, has been uncovered by the Praetorian red team.

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How social media is used to commit financial fraud

Quick Heal Antivirus

AUGUST 5, 2024

Social media is a fraudster’s heaven. The post How social media is used to commit financial fraud appeared first on Quick Heal Blog. There are billions of targets – Facebook itself has over 2.9

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Social media influencers targeted by identity thieves

Malwarebytes

MARCH 19, 2024

Social media influencers are attractive targets for identity thieves. In October of 2023, the Federal Trade Commission warned people with a lot of social media followers they might be the target of scammers. Don’t let any person or app create posts on social media on your behalf. Unless their account falls into the wrong hands.

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FBI investing millions in software to monitor social media platforms

Tech Republic Security

APRIL 6, 2022

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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Media disposal policy

Tech Republic Security

MARCH 30, 2023

PURPOSE This Media disposal policy from TechRepublic Premium provides specific instructions for ensuring organization data is properly protected when disposing of old storage media.

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Social Media and Travel: Be Careful of What You Share

Security Boulevard

JULY 23, 2024

Social media has become an integral part of our daily lives. The Risks of Oversharing on Social Media When we post about […] The post Social Media and Travel: Be Careful of What You Share appeared first on BlackCloak | Protect Your Digital Life™. However, this convenience comes with a price.

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How to Detect Fake Social Media Profiles

SecureBlitz

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

In this post, we will show you how to detect fake social media profiles. With the increasing prevalence of social media platforms in our daily lives, fake social media profiles have become a significant concern. Detecting […] The post How to Detect Fake Social Media Profiles appeared first on SecureBlitz Cybersecurity.

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New Go-based Backdoor GoGra Targets South Asian Media Organization

The Hacker News

AUGUST 7, 2024

An unnamed media organization in South Asia was targeted in November 20233 using a previously undocumented Go-based backdoor called GoGra.

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State-sponsored cyberespionage campaigns continue targeting journalists and media

Tech Republic Security

JULY 14, 2022

The post State-sponsored cyberespionage campaigns continue targeting journalists and media appeared first on TechRepublic. Journalists have information that makes them particularly interesting for state-sponsored cyberespionage threat actors. Learn more about these threats now.

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FTC: Americans lost $2.7 Billion Since 2021 to Social Media Scams

Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 9, 2023

billion in scams that reached them via social media, and the actual figure could be much higher, according to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). Of those who reported losing money to fraud over the past two years, 25% said the problem started on social media, the agency wrote in a. Americans lost a whopping $2.7

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Social Media Account Verification Messages: CyberCriminals’ Latest Phishing Technique Exploits Both Human Emotions And Anti-Fraud Techniques

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.

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News alert: Diversified, GroCyber form partnership to deliver media-centric cybersecurity solutions

The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Together, the companies are empowering AV and media companies to improve their cybersecurity stance by providing a “clean bill of health” for their digital media environments, ensuring hardware and software are current, and protecting media storage and devices against the threat of malware. Media contact : Gordon Evans.

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Can You Outsmart Social Media Scammers? Unlocking The Secrets of Social Media Scams

Quick Heal Antivirus

APRIL 23, 2024

Social media scams are like those little troublemakers lurking in the corners of our online lives. The post Can You Outsmart Social Media Scammers? Unlocking The Secrets of Social Media Scams appeared first on Quick Heal Blog. We’re all.

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How Cybercriminals Weaponize Social Media

Digital Shadows

AUGUST 25, 2021

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.

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GoGra: New Go-Based Backdoor Targets South Asian Media

Penetration Testing

AUGUST 9, 2024

This sophisticated malware has been used in a targeted attack against... The post GoGra: New Go-Based Backdoor Targets South Asian Media appeared first on Cybersecurity News. In a concerning development, cybersecurity researchers from Symantec’s Threat Hunter Team have uncovered a new Go-based backdoor named GoGra.

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5 Things You Should Not Share on Social Media

Identity IQ

JANUARY 4, 2023

5 Things You Should Not Share on Social Media. Social media has become some of the most popular platforms people spend their time on. Whether you want to check up on your family members, post photos or even meet new people, social media is the way to go. Additionally, never post your credit card on social media.

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Meta to abandon social media tracking tool CrowdTangle

Malwarebytes

MARCH 27, 2024

Its popularity largely depends on the ability to monitor social media activity around important elections. It was the first major tool that let the public analyze trends on the social media platforms in real time. Protect your social media accounts by using Cyrus, powered by Malwarebytes.

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Tracking Illegal Pharmaceutical Sales on Social Media

Security Boulevard

MAY 7, 2024

Nisos Tracking Illegal Pharmaceutical Sales on Social Media Nisos continuously monitors mainstream and alternative social media platforms as well as other online.

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“Connect:fun” Campaign Targets Media Organizations, Exploits Critical Fortinet Vulnerability

Penetration Testing

APRIL 15, 2024

A newly exposed attack campaign, dubbed “Connect:fun,” is raising alarms in the media sector.

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10 things to avoid posting on social media – and why

We Live Security

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Do you often take to social media to broadcast details from your life? Here’s why this habit may put your privacy and security at risk.

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Voice Cloning Conundrum: Navigating Deepfakes in Synthetic Media

SecureWorld News

MAY 5, 2024

Originally coined to describe synthetic media generated by deep learning technologies, deepfakes refer to highly realistic digital content, whether images, videos, or audio, that is indistinguishable from real media. As synthetic media becomes more sophisticated, the techniques to detect such content must also evolve.

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AI media to be banned in China

CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 18, 2022

The same has been confirmed by the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) leading a ban on the use of AI generated media and news channels. Imposing a ban on the technology is like what is being overseen in other forms of online services in the Xi Jinping led nation like social media, games and short videos.

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Sextortionists are making AI nudes from your social media images

Bleeping Computer

JUNE 6, 2023

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is warning of a rising trend of malicious actors creating deepfake nude content from social media images to perform sextortion attacks. [.]

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Cox Media Group Ransomware Attack Confirmed

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. On June 3, 2021, CMG experienced […].

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5 Best VPNs for Social Media in 2024 (Free & Paid VPNs)

Tech Republic Security

MARCH 7, 2024

Which is the best VPN for social media? Use our guide to compare key features, pros, cons, and more.

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Critical Vulnerability in WebRTC Media Servers Threatens Real-Time Communication

Penetration Testing

JUNE 30, 2024

A critical denial-of-service (DoS) vulnerability has been identified in media servers handling WebRTC’s DTLS-SRTP.

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Consumer privacy and social media

Malwarebytes

JANUARY 24, 2023

Looking at the privacy related stories of 2022, it’s not hard to see that much of the focus was on the social media giants. Social media The problem for social media users is that there will always be voices telling them it’s their own fault. For others, social media a way of showing the fruits of their creativity.

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Social Media Risks Increasing in 2021

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. In other words, users trust that social media platforms will protect and secure their personal information and data.

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Plex patches media server bug potentially exploited by DDoS attackers

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.

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What is Social Media Account Cloning?

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. What is Social Media Account Cloning? IdentityIQ.

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CoralRaider: Vietnamese Hackers Wage Stealthy Campaign, Targeting Social Media and Financial Data

Penetration Testing

APRIL 4, 2024

This group’s attacks are marked by uncommon techniques and a ruthless focus on... The post CoralRaider: Vietnamese Hackers Wage Stealthy Campaign, Targeting Social Media and Financial Data appeared first on Penetration Testing.

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Social Media: How to Keep Yourself Safe

Security Boulevard

AUGUST 3, 2022

We like to stay connected with friends, family and even workmates via social media. The post Social Media: How to Keep Yourself Safe appeared first on Security Boulevard. Human beings are social animals.

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Why you should avoid those fun social media "tell us about yourself" questions

Tech Republic Security

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Social media is overflowing with quizzes, surveys and opportunities to tell the world about yourself. Learn why you should skip these to protect yourself and your identity.

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Cybersecurity Woes, Lax Patching Put Media Companies At Risk

Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

The secure production, distribution and management of media is being threatened by a complex, fragmented third-party ecosystem leaving the media industry exposed to potential cybersecurity threats, a survey by BlueVoyant found. The percentage of media vendors.

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Social Media Warning Labels, Should You Store Passwords in Your Web Browser?

Security Boulevard

JUNE 23, 2024

In this episode of the Shared Security Podcast, the team debates the Surgeon General’s recent call for social media warning labels and explores the pros and cons. The hosts also provide an update on Microsoft’s delayed release of CoPilot Plus PCs […] The post Social Media Warning Labels, Should You Store Passwords in Your Web Browser?

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Low Media Literacy: A Risk to Australia’s Cybersecurity Landscape

SecureMySocial Issued 5th US Patent For Social Media Security Technology

Trending Sources

Hiding Malware in Social Media Buttons

Do Not Post Your COVID-19 Vaccination Card On Social Media

Russian-Linked Hackers Target Eastern European NGOs and Media

Attackers Exploit Public.env Files to Breach Cloud and Social Media Accounts

GoGra Backdoor: Unnamed South Asian Media Outlet Targeted

Social Media Malvertising Campaign Promotes Fake AI Editor Website for Credential Theft

5 free OSINT tools for social media

Ant Media Server Flaw Grants Local Users Root Access (CVE-2024-32656)

How social media is used to commit financial fraud

Social media influencers targeted by identity thieves

FBI investing millions in software to monitor social media platforms

Media disposal policy

Social Media and Travel: Be Careful of What You Share

How to Detect Fake Social Media Profiles

New Go-based Backdoor GoGra Targets South Asian Media Organization

State-sponsored cyberespionage campaigns continue targeting journalists and media

FTC: Americans lost $2.7 Billion Since 2021 to Social Media Scams

Social Media Account Verification Messages: CyberCriminals’ Latest Phishing Technique Exploits Both Human Emotions And Anti-Fraud Techniques

News alert: Diversified, GroCyber form partnership to deliver media-centric cybersecurity solutions

Can You Outsmart Social Media Scammers? Unlocking The Secrets of Social Media Scams

How Cybercriminals Weaponize Social Media

GoGra: New Go-Based Backdoor Targets South Asian Media

5 Things You Should Not Share on Social Media

Meta to abandon social media tracking tool CrowdTangle

Tracking Illegal Pharmaceutical Sales on Social Media

“Connect:fun” Campaign Targets Media Organizations, Exploits Critical Fortinet Vulnerability

10 things to avoid posting on social media – and why

Voice Cloning Conundrum: Navigating Deepfakes in Synthetic Media

AI media to be banned in China

Sextortionists are making AI nudes from your social media images

Cox Media Group Ransomware Attack Confirmed

5 Best VPNs for Social Media in 2024 (Free & Paid VPNs)

Critical Vulnerability in WebRTC Media Servers Threatens Real-Time Communication

Consumer privacy and social media

Social Media Risks Increasing in 2021

Plex patches media server bug potentially exploited by DDoS attackers

What is Social Media Account Cloning?

CoralRaider: Vietnamese Hackers Wage Stealthy Campaign, Targeting Social Media and Financial Data

Social Media: How to Keep Yourself Safe

Why you should avoid those fun social media "tell us about yourself" questions

Cybersecurity Woes, Lax Patching Put Media Companies At Risk

Social Media Warning Labels, Should You Store Passwords in Your Web Browser?

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