CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 10, 2023

But can you believe that the Xi Jinping-led nation also monitors senior politicians of Britain through a sim card? Yes, what you have read is right! As politicians leading UK Parliament have slammed Beijing as a systemic threat to UK’s National Security.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JULY 8, 2021

As we stated in a previous blog , biometric bank cards are a strong trend defining the future of payments. Whether it’s the enhanced security, the sleek and simple customer experience or the smooth enrolment process, biometric bank cards will soon set the precedent of what the payment process should look like.

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 9, 2022

What is it about the elderly that makes them such attractive targets for cybercriminals? That said, here are what I consider to be the Top 5 online threats seniors face today: •Computer tech support scams. These scams take advantage of seniors’ lack of computer and cybersecurity knowledge. A variety of factors play a role.

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 13, 2023

LAS VEGAS – Just when we appeared to be on the verge of materially shrinking the attack surface, along comes an unpredictable, potentially explosive wild card: generative AI. I came away with a much better understanding of the disruption/transformation that is gaining momentum, with respect to privacy and cybersecurity.

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Krebs on Security

OCTOBER 1, 2018

Haughey said he was greeted by a female voice who explained that the credit union had blocked two phony-looking charges in Ohio made to his debit/ATM card. She proceeded to then read him the last four digits of the card that was currently in his wallet. Think you’re too smart to fall for one? It checked out. He provided it.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JULY 15, 2021

While you may never have stopped to consider it, the nature of EMV banking cards has had a fundamental impact on the way we make payments over the past decades. Yet despite the progress made in this sector, there still remains a huge difference between the issuance journey of a physical card compared to a digital one.

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

What tech companies have not experienced some kind of security incident in the last few years? Samsung recently notified customers in the United States that it discovered a cybersecurity incident impacting some customer information. Can you tell us more about what specifically happened? "In You may visit the U.S.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Their activities are not to be confused with friendly fraud aka policy abuse, but are rather standard credit card fraud using stolen card data. What usually gives amateurs away is their lack of technical savvy. What usually gives amateurs away is their lack of technical savvy. Gift Card Growth. Analytics, Forter.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

CLGs are important because they provide specialized security filtering and prevent the discovery of IP addresses and open ports on CLG-protected devices. CLGs depend on two key features, proxy capability and stateful packet inspection, to block unsolicited communication.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 29, 2023

VMware patches critical RCE vulnerabilities WhatsApp hijackers take over your account while you sleep Video game playing FISH live streams credit card 'theft' "2.6 VMware patches critical RCE vulnerabilities WhatsApp hijackers take over your account while you sleep Video game playing FISH live streams credit card 'theft' "2.6

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

In Q&A format, they share about their professional journeys, unique experiences, and hopes for the future of cybersecurity—along with some personal anecdotes. Kip Boyle is the virtual Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO) for several companies. Q : Why did you decide to pursue cybersecurity as a career path?

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Approachable Cyber Threats

JULY 19, 2022

Category Awareness, Cybersecurity Fundamentals, Physical Security. What is RFID and what is it used for?” So what is RFID? The system verifies the information from the tag matches what is in the database and approves or declines accordingly. Is RFID secure? Risk Level. Am I at risk?”

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 4, 2023

Cyber attacks are common occurrences that often make headlines, but the leakage of personal information, particularly credit card data, can have severe consequences for individuals. Credit card fraud in the United States has been on the rise, with total losses reaching approximately $12.16

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Krebs on Security

JANUARY 30, 2024

Shortly after that disclosure, the security firm Group-IB published a report linking the attackers behind the Twilio intrusion to separate breaches at more than 130 organizations, including LastPass , DoorDash , Mailchimp , and Plex. Multiple security firms soon assigned the hacking group the nickname “ Scattered Spider.”

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Security Affairs

MAY 25, 2020

Maze ransomware operators published credit card details stolen from the Bank of Costa Rica (BCR) threatening to leak other lots every week. Maze ransomware operators have released credit card data stolen from the Bank of Costa Rica (BCR) threatening to leak other lots every week. Maze #ransomware operators leaked data of #BancoBCR.

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Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 18, 2023

“Squawk” with the Flipper Zero’s mascot and user-interface tour guide, a “cyber-dolphin” who can “read” the minds of office key fobs and insecure hotel entry cards. Every government right now is saying, ‘We need more cyber security capacity. We need more cyber security researchers. And then another, and another, and another.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 9, 2023

While the entire world is speaking about gender equality in every work-field, we observe things to be going contrarily in the world of cyber security. While a few suffered bank accounts drain or money scams via loans and credit cards frauds.

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Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Unlike other generations whose privacy fears are deeply entangled with concerns of traditional cybercrimes like identity and credit card theft, Gen Z worries most about the exposure of their private information because of the chance of harassment, bullying, and lost friendships. But it isn’t that Gen Z, wholesale, doesn’t care about privacy.

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

But the holes in the company's cybersecurity program are expensive. Dunkin' Donuts cybersecurity lawsuit details. According to state investigators, Dunkin' Donuts failed to respond to a series of successful cyber attacks that left tens of thousands of customer's online accounts vulnerable.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Retail Cybersecurity A Shift in Retail IT Security What’s at Stake? The Role of FireMon in Retail Cybersecurity Why Choose FireMon? Retailers , in particular, are attractive targets due to large repositories of customer data and often inadequate security measures. What's at Stake? million U.S.,

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Last month, we wrote an article about what to do when upgrading your iPhone. Alternatively, f you'd rather use a method that doesn't require an internet connection and your model supports it, you can try using a microSD card. Insert an extra card into your phone and then copy your files to the card with the My Files app.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

This bad news from UScellular follows similarly troubling disclosures from networking software supplier SolarWinds and from email security vendor Mimecast. The SolarWinds hack came to light in mid-December and has since become a red hot topic in the global cybersecurity community. Related: The quickening of cyber warfare.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Today, many organizations look at information security and governance as a baker would icing on a cake. Likewise, if a business doesn’t integrate security into operations from the beginning there is only so much that can be done to implement necessary controls. There is only so much security that can be added after the fact.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 18, 2022

A foundational approach to cybersecurity empowers CISOs to see abnormalities and block threats before they do damage. Constantly playing catch-up seems to have become the unfortunate norm in the cybersecurity industry. by David Ratner, CEO, HYAS ( www.hyas.com ). This reactive approach simply isn’t sufficient.

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Zigrin Security

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Therefore, it is crucial to understand what hackers are planning to do with your data and take proactive measures to protect it. State-sponsored hacking is a growing concern, with governments using cyberattacks to gather intelligence, disrupt infrastructure, or compromise national security.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 16, 2023

Seven small coastal towns in Massachusetts have formed a partnership to better tackle their IT and cybersecurity needs in the region. We use this type of model for our 'Whole of State' approach to security in North Dakota," says Michael Gregg, CISO for the State of North Dakota. This is a great approach.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 16, 2020

British Airways fails in cybersecurity. An investigation conducted by the ICO concluded that British Airways (BA) was processing a very large amount of personal data without proper security measures in place. What occurred during the cyberattack? That's why we have issued BA with a £20m fine— our biggest to date. left the EU.

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BH Consulting

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Curated advice, guidance, learning and trends in cybersecurity and privacy, as chosen by our consultants. Cloudy outlook for security? Cloud technology use is growing , but are organisations’ taking precautions to secure these services? Cloud security was also a theme in Microsoft’s ‘Cybersecurity Trends in Ireland 2023’ report.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Black Friday and Cyber Weekend: Navigating the Tumultuous Waters of Retail Cybersecurity sparsh Tue, 11/21/2023 - 05:01 As global consumers gear up for the much-anticipated shopping bonanza that is Black Friday and Cyber Weekend, retailers brace themselves for the frenzied onslaught of shoppers and the deluge of cyber threats lurking in the shadows.

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CSO Magazine

JANUARY 28, 2021

CSO's ultimate guide to security and privacy laws, regulations, and compliance Security and privacy laws, regulations, and compliance: The complete guide This directory includes laws, regulations and industry guidelines with significant security and privacy impact and requirements. Free and Secure Trade Program (FAST).

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 10, 2022

As we ring in the new year, I asked my colleagues from around the Digital Identity & Security business to share their thoughts about the technologies that will shape 2022. . Of course, keeping patient data private and secure is paramount as connected healthcare takes off.?. Increased adoption of identity wallets for citizens

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SC Magazine

APRIL 30, 2021

A new diversity pilot program by Cyber.org is designed to encourage high-school students to study cybersecurity at historically black colleges and universities. The students will later receive further guidance from nearby HBCU Grambling State University, the first university in the state to create a cybersecurity undergraduate degree.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 21, 2021

In Fortinet’s Global State of Ransomware Report in September, two-thirds of companies surveyed had been victims of ransomware attacks and 85 percent said they were more concerned about ransomware than any other cyberthreat. Also read: The State of Blockchain Applications in Cybersecurity. Cryptocurrency Fuels Ransomware.

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Security Affairs

MAY 8, 2023

Micro-Star International AKA MSI designs, manufactures, and sells motherboards and graphics cards for customers in the United States, Canada, and internationally. MSI confirmed the security breach, it revealed that threat actors had access to some of its information service systems. MSI is headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 3, 2024

It also notes the increasing use of “shimming” attacks where an attacker intercepts communication between a card and card reader’s chip interface, and then relays it to another device. When a victim starts to ask questions, the criminals come up with reasons why funds can’t be withdrawn, such as fees or state taxes.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 3, 2023

By: Craig Debban , Chief Information Security Officer, QuSecure, Inc. However, criminal and state actors are actively harvesting and storing data by listening in to communications, and this data will be decrypted by quantum computers in the future. Most likely his data is protected using current encryption algorithms and keys.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

By Matt Tesauro, Noname Security. As the number and complexity of APIs continue to grow, companies face increasing challenges when securing their APIs. The dilemmas facing companies I’ve worked at include: Not enough security team members know how to test APIs. APIs are growing faster than the security team can keep up.

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