Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

On August 11, 2022, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding the collection, sharing and use of certain information which it refers to as “commercial surveillance data” and whether the use of that data constitutes a violation of the provisions of the Federal Trade Commission Act.

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Security Affairs

MAY 22, 2024

The company designs and develops digital imaging products for use in mobile phones, laptops, netbooks and webcams, security and surveillance cameras, entertainment, automotive and medical imaging systems. OmniVision Technologies Inc. In 2023, the imaging sensors manufacturer was the victim of a Cactus ransomware attack.

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

With control of the exec’s smart speaker secured, the attackers were able to achieve their objective to eavesdrop on the CFO’s private conversations. This is why it is important to build employee training for consumer IoT devices into security awareness training programs.” This is a sign of IoT attacks to come.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 3, 2025

Companies like Netflix demonstrate how security monitoring actually supports trust; they're famous for their culture of freedom and responsibility, yet they maintain robust security monitoring to protect their people and intellectual property.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 18, 2021

Invasive surveillance such as keystroke logging and screen capture, as well as the collection of user content such as emails and instant messages, isn’t required to detect insider risks and protect organizational data. Information on individual employees should be anonymized and unmasked only on a strict “need to know” basis.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 17, 2020

Over the past couple of years, CyCognito’s botnet has surveilled and fingerprinted some 3.5 .” Shadow risks Another thing about bots, they do what they’re told — for as long as they’re told to do it. billion Internet-exposed IT assets, resulting in rich data sets that are fed into the company’s analytics.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 16, 2023

A common example of this is surveillance. We normalize the use of surveilling and tracking young people through "parentware" or spyware (software which allows someone to see what someone else is doing on their device) and apps which enable the tracking of someone's location. Earlier, I discussed the normalization of surveillance.

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Centraleyes

MARCH 10, 2025

For example, identifying risks related to third-party integrations might lead to enhanced vendor security evaluations. Security Awareness Training Security awareness training educates employees on recognizing and preventing threats like phishing and ransomware. Tools like Centraleyes streamline this process.

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Cisco Security

MARCH 1, 2021

The Cisco Corona service is similarly tasked with providing surveillance of software, to view its components more clearly and to provide a platform to perform a holistic analysis of the software and associated risks. Security Awareness Reporting and Compliance. Key Components of the Corona Service.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 30, 2025

appeared first on Security Boulevard. Mobile Fortify: Liberty’s existential threat, or sensible way to ID illegal immigrants? The post ICE’s Shiny New ‘AI’ Facial Recognition App: False Positives Ahoy!

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Centraleyes

MAY 5, 2025

Document Policies & Procedures: Develop detailed documents that articulate security protocols, incident response plans, and operational procedures. Implement Controls: Deploy both physical (access control, surveillance) and logical (encryption, firewalls) measures, mapping them directly to identified risks.

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SecureList

MARCH 13, 2024

In most countries around the world, use of stalkerware is currently not prohibited, but installing a surveillance application on another person’s smartphone without their consent is illegal and punishable. Nevertheless, iPhone users fearing surveillance should always keep a close eye on their device.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

The post FBI’s Warrantless Spying on US Must Continue, Says FBI appeared first on Security Boulevard. Privacy, schmivacy: FBI head Christopher Wray (pictured) doesn’t see what all the fuss is about. Just renew FISA section 702 already!

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Security Boulevard

JULY 23, 2024

The post EFF Angry as Google Keeps 3rd-Party Cookies in Chrome appeared first on Security Boulevard. Regulatory capture by stealth? Google changes its mind about third-party tracking cookies—we’re stuck with them for the foreseeable.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 24, 2024

Take into account physical data center security, network attack protection, data encryption, and strong access restrictions to prevent unwanted access to data and applications. Update security policies: Review and update security policies and procedures regularly to keep up with new threats and regulatory requirements.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 6, 2021

The compromise was carried out, according to Apple, The post Apple Warns of Further Compromises by Israel’s NSO Group appeared first on Security Boulevard. Embassy Kampala mission that their iPhones had been compromised.

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

On September 14, 2021, two unrelated incidents demonstrated not only the vulnerability of users to state-sponsored attacks but the fact that defenders are relegated to playing “cat and mouse” with attackers (including government attackers), and the fact that when we provide computer and network attack (CNA) tools just to the “good guys”—we really don’t (..)

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 20, 2023

To avoid a security breach, businesses need to rethink their approach to security, futureproofing their strategy against the modern threat climate. To improve your security strategy, you should consider the benefits of integrating access control and video security. The average cost of data breaches rose to $4.35

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

I❤️POE: Does your home security need a rethink? The post ALERT: Thieves❤️Wi-Fi Camera Jammers appeared first on Security Boulevard. Wireless cameras are kinda useless, say cops.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 1, 2024

EKEN IoT FAIL: Amazon, Sears and Shein still sell security swerving stuff. The post Cheap Video Doorbell Cams: Tools of Stalkers and Thieves appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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SecureList

MARCH 8, 2023

iPhone users fearing surveillance should always keep an eye on their device. As part of the project, Kaspersky developed an e-learning course on cyberviolence and stalkerware within its Kaspersky Automated Security Awareness Platform, a freely available online micro learning training platform which can be accessed in five different languages.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 9, 2024

Evaluate the network architecture: Determine whether the SaaS provider uses network segmentation to separate client data and apps from one another, reducing the risk of unauthorized access and lateral movement in the event of a security breach.

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Centraleyes

APRIL 18, 2024

PCI DSS PCI DSS compliance audits evaluate an organization’s adherence to the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard. The process thoroughly examines firewall configurations, cardholder data protection measures, and security awareness training records.

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Security Boulevard

AUGUST 23, 2022

The post Oracle’s HUGE Ad Data Graph is ‘Illegal Panopticon’ — 5 BILLION People Big appeared first on Security Boulevard. Oracle “illegally” collects and links data about you, selling it to the highest bidder—all without your consent.

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Spinone

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

Security Awareness Training from Advisera Advisera offers lots of tools like books, courses, and guidelines for those who want to know more about compliance standards and become security-aware. Network Security: In this module, you will learn more about how to secure network: firewalls, password managers, and more.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 24, 2023

The post Don’t Be Evil: Google’s Scary ‘IP Protection’ Privacy Plan appeared first on Security Boulevard. Firefox here we come! Free” privacy proxy for all Chrome users? What could POSSIBLY go wrong?

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Once a system is infected, ransomware attacks usually come in 3 stages: Surveillance: The hackers scan their target for more information on the system they are attacking. Indeed, malware can often be avoided by simply not clicking on infected links or files, making employee security awareness training one of the most critical defenses of all.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 25, 2025

The post 200,000 Workers PII at Risk in WorkComposer S3 SNAFU appeared first on Security Boulevard. Dont say spyware21 million screenshots in one open bucket.

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