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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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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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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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

SMS Toll Fraud Alert: Empowering Social Media Companies to Recover Millions in Stolen Revenue SMS toll fraud is putting a severe financial burden on social media businesses, as cybercriminals exploit this communication channel for illegal financial gain.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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We Live Security

OCTOBER 6, 2023

One of the biggest threats to watch out for on social media is fraud perpetrated by people who aren’t who they claim to be. Here’s how to recognize them.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 20, 2023

The rise of social media has added to the many user-friendly digital tools scammers, sextortionists, and hackers can leverage in order to manipulate their victims. One common misconception is that scammers usually possess a strong command of computer science and IT knowledge.

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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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Bleeping Computer

OCTOBER 6, 2023

billion to social media scams since 2021, with the real number likely many times larger due to unreported incidents. [.] The Federal Trade Commission says Americans have lost at least $2.7

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WIRED Threat Level

OCTOBER 26, 2023

In the hours following the worst mass shooting in Maine’s history, disinformation about the suspected gunman flooded social media with false claims that he had been arrested.

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Security Through Education

MAY 17, 2023

Social media is one of the biggest repositories of personally identifiable information (PII). Let’s look at a few popular social media platforms and discuss what things you should be cautious about sharing there. LinkedIn LinkedIn is one of the more popular social media platforms for professionals.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 4, 2023

Meta, the parent company of Facebook, has uncovered a new social media espionage campaign in which cyber criminals launch social engineering attacks on Facebook and Instagram users by asking them to click on malevolent links, download malware, or share personal details.

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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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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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IT Security Guru

MAY 4, 2023

However, social media passwords pose unique security issues that companies are sometimes ill-prepared to address. Whether due to an internal policy or if social media is outsourced to a third party agency, this lack of password security could be putting organisations and their reputations at risk.

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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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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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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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CyberSecurity Insiders

AUGUST 24, 2022

In the statement issued by Plex, the streaming media specified that the activity was discovered by it on August 23rd of this year and soon its IT staff, along with a third-party security firm, investigated. The post Cyber Attack on American Streaming Media Plex appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders. billion in July 2022. .

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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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Appknox

JUNE 30, 2022

Social media is both a boon and a bane. billion active social media users worldwide. billion active social media users worldwide. This is precisely the very reason why cyber criminals love social media as well. Keeping this in mind, we have created an ultimate social media security checklist.

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We Live Security

JANUARY 17, 2022

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. Think before you share – less may be more.

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SecureBlitz

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

Here, I will talk about social media takeover: what it is and how to use it correctly… In looking for ways to refresh social profiles, businesses use different tactics. Some hire professional marketers to come up with new promotion strategies.

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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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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. Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Security Affairs

MAY 21, 2022

The media company Nikkei has disclosed a ransomware attack and revealed that the incident might have impacted customer data. The Japanese-based media company Nikkey is focused on the business and financial industry, it is the world’s largest financial newspaper. To nominate, please visit:? Pierluigi Paganini.

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Tech Republic Security

DECEMBER 3, 2021

When using LinkedIn and other social media accounts for professional reasons, there are important factors to consider about securing your personal data. Learn how to protect yourself from a hacker.

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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. That section states, “No.

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BH Consulting

AUGUST 31, 2023

When we think about social media, we think about the nice side of it: staying in touch with friends and family, getting updates about our interests – but the more active we are on it, the more risk we’re exposed to. Having policies and procedures to secure social media accounts and minimise the potential for incidents can help.

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Penetration Testing

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

VideoLAN has released VLC Media Player 3.0.20 This update is not just about enhancing user experience through bug fixes; it’s a critical shield against... The post CVE-2023-47359: VLC Media Player Buffer Overflow Vulnerability appeared first on Penetration Testing. and it is now available for Windows, Mac, and Linux.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 3, 2023

However, even large companies are in danger of ignoring or misjudging the emerging risks of social media platforms. Social media platforms are being used by billions worldwide daily. The post Death By Social Media: Are TikTok and WeChat Easy Marks for Attackers? Employees across the. appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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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 Intercept has given full access to multiple media orgs, reporters & researchers. Many stories were published based on those archives over the years, albeit fewer in recent years.

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