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Norton 360 can now mine Ethereum. It’s opt-in, and the company keeps 15%. It’s hard to uninstall this option. Uncategorized antivirus cryptocurrency MORE
Microsoft today released updates to plug nearly 120 security holes in Windows and supported software. Six of the vulnerabilities were publicly detailed already, potentially giving attackers a head start in figuring out how to exploit them in unpatched systems. MORE
Many readers were surprised to learn recently that the popular Norton 360 antivirus suite now ships with a program which lets customers make money mining virtual currency. MORE
Zero Trust. A seemingly simple term that appears in pitches sent to me several times a day by cybersecurity product and services vendors that are seeking media exposure. MORE
The Russian government said today it arrested 14 people accused of working for “ REvil ,” a particularly aggressive ransomware group that has extorted hundreds of millions of dollars from victim organizations. MORE
Education and research were the top targets for cyberattackers in 2021, with an average of 1605 attacks per organization per week, a 75% increase from 2020, according to research by Check Point Software Technologies. Pandemic’s push for digital invites threats . MORE
Norton 360 , one of the most popular antivirus products on the market today, has installed a cryptocurrency mining program on its customers’ computers. MORE
Recent cyber attacks against Ukrainian websites have focused global attention on the potential for wider online conflict. So what are the new cyber threats and potential scenarios to be prepared for? MORE
Last summer, the San Francisco police illegally used surveillance cameras at the George Floyd protests. The EFF is suing the police: This surveillance invaded the privacy of protesters, targeted people of color, and chills and deters participation and organizing for future protests. MORE
I recorded this a week after Charlotte appeared with me, fresh out of isolation with a negative COVID test. However. 9 year old Elle had tested positive on Monday (albeit entirely symptomatic, so no idea how long she'd been positive) but hey, hopefully she'd be clear today. MORE
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Last month’s $125 million Security and Exchange Commission (SEC) fine combined with the $75 million U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) fine against JPMorgan sent shockwaves through financial and other regulated customer-facing industries. Related: Why third-party risks are on the rise. MORE
Cyber threats continue to gain momentum and there are still not enough ways to counter it. Related: Why the ‘Golden Age’ of cyber espionage is upon us. The global threat intelligence market size was estimated at $10.9 billion in 2020 and will grow to $16.1 billion by 2025. Yet, according to the study by the Ponemon Institute, the number of insider leaks has increased by 47 percent in 2020 compared to 2018. MORE
Nowadays, there are so many devices that it can be challenging to remain secure while browsing the internet, shopping online, or communicating with co-workers. Businesses need to implement strong security strategies to protect themselves from malicious actors. MORE
Cyber Security Expert, Joseph Steinberg, who joined Newsweek’s Expert Forum last year, will continue serving as a member throughout 2022. MORE
There were new developments in 2021 regarding implanting microchips into humans. So what plans were announced for 2022? And just as important, what are the privacy and security ramifications MORE
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APIs are putting business networks at an acute, unprecedented level of risk – a dynamic that has yet to be fully acknowledged by businesses. Related: ‘SASE’ framework extends security to the network edge. That said, APIs are certain to get a lot more attention by security teams — and board members concerned about cyber risk mitigation — in 2022. This is so because a confluence of developments in 2021 has put API security in the spotlight, where it needs to be. MORE
Over the past few weeks, I’ve seen a bunch of writing about what seems to be fake COVID-19 testing sites. They take your name and info, and do a nose swab, but you never get test results. MORE
After a gloomy start with its first three breach intensive quarters, 2021 has finally ended, and on a positive note. Related: Cybersecurity experts reflect on 2021. This conclusion is derived from an analysis of data taken from our data breach detection tool, Surfshark Alert , which comprises publicly available breached data sets to inform our users of potential threats. MORE
Well that all changed very quickly. One week ago, I was like "I'm going to do this video from somewhere really epic next week" A few hours after that video, the host of the drinks we'd gone to over the road the day before told us she had symptoms. MORE
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At some point in the not-so-distant future, quantum computers are going to pose a major threat to today’s encryption mechanisms and encrypted data. MORE
20 years of SIEM? On Jan 20, 2002 , exactly 20 years ago, I joined a “SIM” vendor that shall remain nameless, but is easy to figure out. That windy winter day in northern New Jersey definitely set my security career on a new course. MORE
DuckDuckGo has had a banner year : And yet, DuckDuckGo. The privacy-oriented search engine netted more than 35 billion search queries in 2021 , a 46.4% jump over 2020 (23.6 billion). That’s big. MORE
Threat actors from Eastern Europe seen expressing some concern about Russia being a safe place for them to continue operating, researchers say MORE
Throughout its history, the tech industry has had to deal with constant change, increasingly complex architectures and security challenges. Security is a particularly deep well of concepts to navigate. MORE
I have been, and still remain, a massive proponent of "the cloud" I built Have I Been Pwned (HIBP) as a cloud-first service that took advantage of modern cloud paradigms such as Azure Table Storage to massively drive down costs at crazy levels of performance I never could have achieved before. MORE
The past few years have seen a dramatic shift in how organizations protect themselves against attackers. The hybrid working model, fast-paced digitalization, and increased number of ransomware incidents have changed the security landscape, making CISOs' jobs more complex than ever. MORE
Rolling Stone is reporting that the UK government has hired the M&C Saatchi advertising agency to launch an anti-encryption advertising campaign. Presumably they’ll lean heavily on the “think of the children!” MORE
Might it be possible to direct cool digital services at holistically improving the wellbeing of each citizen of planet Earth? Related: Pursuing a biological digital twin. A movement aspiring to do just that is underway — and it’s not being led by a covey of tech-savvy Tibetan monks. This push is coming from the corporate sector. MORE
It's mostly breaches this week and that's mostly business as usual, except for one. I didn't know whether I should speak about the one that frankly, upset me, but I felt it would be somewhat disingenuous not to. MORE
The City of Austin is warning about QR codes stuck to parking meters that take people to fraudulent payment sites. Uncategorized fraud phishing MORE
If you created an online account to manage your tax records with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS), those login credentials will cease to work later this year. MORE
New Paper: “Future Of The SOC: Process Consistency and Creativity: a Delicate Balance” (Paper 3 of 4) Sorry, it took us a year (long story), but paper #3 in Deloitte/Google collaboration on SOC is finally out. Enjoy “Future Of The SOC: Process Consistency and Creativity: a Delicate Balance” [PDF]. MORE
This post is perhaps a little basic for true SIEM literati, but it covers an interesting idea about SIEM’s role in today’s security. I suspect that this topic will become even more fascinating in light of the appearance of XDR ?—?but MORE
What were the top government security blog posts in 2021? These metrics tell us what cybersecurity and technology infrastructure topics were most popular in the past year MORE
Troy Hunt
JANUARY 23, 2022
I have been, and still remain, a massive proponent of "the cloud" I built Have I Been Pwned (HIBP) as a cloud-first service that took advantage of modern cloud paradigms such as Azure Table Storage to massively drive down costs at crazy levels of performance I never could have achieved before.
Krebs on Security
JANUARY 19, 2022
If you created an online account to manage your tax records with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS), those login credentials will cease to work later this year.
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Schneier on Security
JANUARY 18, 2022
Rolling Stone is reporting that the UK government has hired the M&C Saatchi advertising agency to launch an anti-encryption advertising campaign. Presumably they’ll lean heavily on the “think of the children!”
Anton on Security
JANUARY 10, 2022
New Paper: “Future Of The SOC: Process Consistency and Creativity: a Delicate Balance” (Paper 3 of 4) Sorry, it took us a year (long story), but paper #3 in Deloitte/Google collaboration on SOC is finally out. Enjoy “Future Of The SOC: Process Consistency and Creativity: a Delicate Balance” [PDF].
Speaker: P. Andrew Sjogren, Sr. Product Marketing Manager at Very Good Security, Matt Doka, Co-Founder and CTO of Fivestars, and Steve Andrews, President & CEO of the Western Bankers Association
In this webinar, we have a great set of panelists who will take you through how Zero Data strategies can be used as part of a well-rounded compliance and security approach, and get you to market much sooner by also allowing for payment optimization. They’ll share how to grow your business faster and minimize costs for both security and compliance
Joseph Steinberg
JANUARY 20, 2022
Zero Trust. A seemingly simple term that appears in pitches sent to me several times a day by cybersecurity product and services vendors that are seeking media exposure.
The Last Watchdog
JANUARY 11, 2022
Might it be possible to direct cool digital services at holistically improving the wellbeing of each citizen of planet Earth? Related: Pursuing a biological digital twin. A movement aspiring to do just that is underway — and it’s not being led by a covey of tech-savvy Tibetan monks. This push is coming from the corporate sector.
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Krebs on Security
JANUARY 8, 2022
Many readers were surprised to learn recently that the popular Norton 360 antivirus suite now ships with a program which lets customers make money mining virtual currency.
Schneier on Security
JANUARY 20, 2022
Last summer, the San Francisco police illegally used surveillance cameras at the George Floyd protests. The EFF is suing the police: This surveillance invaded the privacy of protesters, targeted people of color, and chills and deters participation and organizing for future protests.
Lohrman on Security
JANUARY 23, 2022
Recent cyber attacks against Ukrainian websites have focused global attention on the potential for wider online conflict. So what are the new cyber threats and potential scenarios to be prepared for?
Joseph Steinberg
JANUARY 19, 2022
At some point in the not-so-distant future, quantum computers are going to pose a major threat to today’s encryption mechanisms and encrypted data.
Speaker: Mike Cramer, Director of HIPAA & Data Security at The Word & Brown Companies
Now that companies are slowly allowing employees to return to work at the office, it's time to re-evaluate your company’s posture towards privacy and security. Join Mike Cramer, Director of HIPAA & Data Security at The Word & Brown Companies, for a discussion that will focus on compliance and the types of privacy and security measures your company should be aware of, as well as tips and methods for implementing these measures.
Anton on Security
JANUARY 12, 2022
This post is perhaps a little basic for true SIEM literati, but it covers an interesting idea about SIEM’s role in today’s security. I suspect that this topic will become even more fascinating in light of the appearance of XDR ?—?but
Troy Hunt
JANUARY 7, 2022
Well that all changed very quickly. One week ago, I was like "I'm going to do this video from somewhere really epic next week" A few hours after that video, the host of the drinks we'd gone to over the road the day before told us she had symptoms.
Krebs on Security
JANUARY 6, 2022
Norton 360 , one of the most popular antivirus products on the market today, has installed a cryptocurrency mining program on its customers’ computers.
Schneier on Security
JANUARY 19, 2022
Over the past few weeks, I’ve seen a bunch of writing about what seems to be fake COVID-19 testing sites. They take your name and info, and do a nose swab, but you never get test results.
The Last Watchdog
JANUARY 6, 2022
Cyber threats continue to gain momentum and there are still not enough ways to counter it. Related: Why the ‘Golden Age’ of cyber espionage is upon us. The global threat intelligence market size was estimated at $10.9 billion in 2020 and will grow to $16.1 billion by 2025. Yet, according to the study by the Ponemon Institute, the number of insider leaks has increased by 47 percent in 2020 compared to 2018.
Joseph Steinberg
JANUARY 4, 2022
Cyber Security Expert, Joseph Steinberg, who joined Newsweek’s Expert Forum last year, will continue serving as a member throughout 2022.
Anton on Security
JANUARY 20, 2022
20 years of SIEM? On Jan 20, 2002 , exactly 20 years ago, I joined a “SIM” vendor that shall remain nameless, but is easy to figure out. That windy winter day in northern New Jersey definitely set my security career on a new course.
Troy Hunt
JANUARY 13, 2022
I recorded this a week after Charlotte appeared with me, fresh out of isolation with a negative COVID test. However. 9 year old Elle had tested positive on Monday (albeit entirely symptomatic, so no idea how long she'd been positive) but hey, hopefully she'd be clear today.
Krebs on Security
JANUARY 14, 2022
The Russian government said today it arrested 14 people accused of working for “ REvil ,” a particularly aggressive ransomware group that has extorted hundreds of millions of dollars from victim organizations.
Schneier on Security
JANUARY 7, 2022
Norton 360 can now mine Ethereum. It’s opt-in, and the company keeps 15%. It’s hard to uninstall this option. Uncategorized antivirus cryptocurrency
The Last Watchdog
JANUARY 18, 2022
After a gloomy start with its first three breach intensive quarters, 2021 has finally ended, and on a positive note. Related: Cybersecurity experts reflect on 2021. This conclusion is derived from an analysis of data taken from our data breach detection tool, Surfshark Alert , which comprises publicly available breached data sets to inform our users of potential threats.
Doctor Chaos
JANUARY 19, 2022
Nowadays, there are so many devices that it can be challenging to remain secure while browsing the internet, shopping online, or communicating with co-workers. Businesses need to implement strong security strategies to protect themselves from malicious actors.
Lohrman on Security
JANUARY 16, 2022
There were new developments in 2021 regarding implanting microchips into humans. So what plans were announced for 2022? And just as important, what are the privacy and security ramifications
Dark Reading
JANUARY 24, 2022
Recent "BadUSB" attacks serve as a reminder of the big damage that small devices can cause
Schneier on Security
JANUARY 10, 2022
The City of Austin is warning about QR codes stuck to parking meters that take people to fraudulent payment sites. Uncategorized fraud phishing
The Last Watchdog
JANUARY 4, 2022
APIs are putting business networks at an acute, unprecedented level of risk – a dynamic that has yet to be fully acknowledged by businesses. Related: ‘SASE’ framework extends security to the network edge. That said, APIs are certain to get a lot more attention by security teams — and board members concerned about cyber risk mitigation — in 2022. This is so because a confluence of developments in 2021 has put API security in the spotlight, where it needs to be.
CSO Magazine
JANUARY 24, 2022
The past few years have seen a dramatic shift in how organizations protect themselves against attackers. The hybrid working model, fast-paced digitalization, and increased number of ransomware incidents have changed the security landscape, making CISOs' jobs more complex than ever.
Lohrman on Security
JANUARY 9, 2022
What were the top government security blog posts in 2021? These metrics tell us what cybersecurity and technology infrastructure topics were most popular in the past year
Dark Reading
JANUARY 21, 2022
Threat actors from Eastern Europe seen expressing some concern about Russia being a safe place for them to continue operating, researchers say
Krebs on Security
JANUARY 11, 2022
Microsoft today released updates to plug nearly 120 security holes in Windows and supported software. Six of the vulnerabilities were publicly detailed already, potentially giving attackers a head start in figuring out how to exploit them in unpatched systems.
Schneier on Security
JANUARY 6, 2022
DuckDuckGo has had a banner year : And yet, DuckDuckGo. The privacy-oriented search engine netted more than 35 billion search queries in 2021 , a 46.4% jump over 2020 (23.6 billion). That’s big.
The Last Watchdog
JANUARY 13, 2022
Last month’s $125 million Security and Exchange Commission (SEC) fine combined with the $75 million U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) fine against JPMorgan sent shockwaves through financial and other regulated customer-facing industries. Related: Why third-party risks are on the rise.
CSO Magazine
JANUARY 24, 2022
Education and research were the top targets for cyberattackers in 2021, with an average of 1605 attacks per organization per week, a 75% increase from 2020, according to research by Check Point Software Technologies. Pandemic’s push for digital invites threats .
Security Boulevard
JANUARY 20, 2022
Throughout its history, the tech industry has had to deal with constant change, increasingly complex architectures and security challenges. Security is a particularly deep well of concepts to navigate.
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