Every online interaction hinges on the bedrock of network security. With cyber threats and data breaches making headlines daily, businesses must understand how network security safeguards consumer privacy. In this Help Net Security video, Shawn Edwards, CSO at Zayo Group,…
Understanding the dangers of social engineering
Social engineering is a manipulative technique used by individuals or groups to deceive or manipulate others into divulging confidential or sensitive information, performing actions, or making decisions that are not in their best interest. It often involves exploiting human psychology…
Google warns infoseccers: Beware of North Korean spies sliding into your DMs
ALSO: Verizon turns self in for reduced fine, malvertising comes to macOS, and this week’s critical vulnerabilities In brief Watch out, cyber security researchers: Suspected North Korean-backed hackers are targeting members of the infosec community again, according to Google’s Threat…
Chrome’s “Enhanced Ad Privacy”: What you need to know
Categories: Personal Tags: google Tags: chrome Tags: website Tags: API Tags: Topics Tags: tracking Tags: ads Tags: adverts Tags: cookies We take a look at a Chrome popup related to Topics API, which you may be seeing in the near…
IT Security News Weekly Summary – Week 36
IT Security News Daily Summary 2023-09-10 Powerful Ethnic Militia in Myanmar Repatriates 1,200 Chinese Suspected of Involvement in Cybercrime Microsoft and Google’s Approach to Replace Obsolete TLS Protocols Rhysida Ransomware gang claims to have hacked three more US hospitals New…
IT Security News Daily Summary 2023-09-10
Powerful Ethnic Militia in Myanmar Repatriates 1,200 Chinese Suspected of Involvement in Cybercrime Microsoft and Google’s Approach to Replace Obsolete TLS Protocols Rhysida Ransomware gang claims to have hacked three more US hospitals New York’s Geofencing Ban: A Game Changer…
Powerful Ethnic Militia in Myanmar Repatriates 1,200 Chinese Suspected of Involvement in Cybercrime
One of Myanmar’s biggest and most powerful ethnic minority militias arrested and repatriated more than 1,200 Chinese nationals allegedly involved in criminal online scam operations. The post Powerful Ethnic Militia in Myanmar Repatriates 1,200 Chinese Suspected of Involvement in Cybercrime…
Microsoft and Google’s Approach to Replace Obsolete TLS Protocols
Tech behemoths Microsoft and Google have teamed up to phase out outmoded TLS (Transport Layer Security) protocols in a decisive drive to strengthen online security. TLS protocols are essential for protecting internet connections because they guarantee that data is kept…
Rhysida Ransomware gang claims to have hacked three more US hospitals
Rhysida Ransomware group added three more US hospitals to the list of victims on its Tor leak site after the PROSPECT MEDICAL attack. Recently the Rhysida ransomware group made the headlines because it announced the hack of Prospect Medical Holdings…
New York’s Geofencing Ban: A Game Changer for Advertisers
The New Law on Geofencing New York has recently passed a new provision in its state budget that prohibits advertisers from geofencing healthcare facilities. This law, which was passed in May, has made it increasingly difficult for advertisers who want…
Mirai Botnet Variant ‘Pandora’ Hijacks Android TVs
Pandora, a variant of the Mirai botnet, has been identified targeting budget-friendly Android-based television sets and TV boxes. It utilizes these devices as part of a botnet to execute distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks. Mirai is a type of harmful…
Johnson & Johnson Reveals: IBM Data Breach Compromised Customer Data
Johnson & Johnson Health Care Systems (Janssen) recently informed their CarePath customers of a third-party data breach involving IBM, that has resulted in the compromise of their sensitive information. IBM is a technology service provider for Janssen. In particular, it…
Elon Musk Claims he Withheld Starlink to Deny Attack on Russian Navy Fleet
Elon Musk claimed that he turned down a proposal from the Ukrainian government to turn on his Starlink satellite network near Sevastopol, the port city of Crimea, last year in order to support an assault on the Russian navy…
From Vulnerabilities to Vigilance: Addressing Software Supply Chain Attacks
Cybersecurity experts have long been concerned about the possibility of supply chain attacks mainly due to the chain reaction that can be triggered by just one attack on one supplier, which can lead to a compromise of the entire…
Akamai prevented the largest DDoS attack on a US financial company
Akamai announced it has mitigated the largest distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack on a U.S. financial company. Cybersecurity firm Akamai successfully identified and prevented a massive distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack targeting an unnamed, leading American financial institution. The attack took place last…
LastPass Security Breach Linked to Series of Crypto Heists, Say Experts
Security experts allege that some of the LastPass password vaults, which were stolen in a security breach towards the end of 2022, have now been successfully breached, leading to a series of substantial cryptocurrency thefts. According to cybersecurity blogger…
The Cybersecurity Crisis: Dating App “Coffee Meets Bagel (CMB)” Hacked, Over 620 Million Accounts Compromised
Photo by kalhh on Pixabay In an increasingly digital world, the threat of cyber-attacks is more prevalent than ever. This article delves into an alarming case of cybersecurity breach involving a popular dating platform, which led to over 620…
Boost Your Business Security: How Cyber Insurance Shields You from Cyber Threats
By Simon Pascoe, Director, FD Beck Insurance Brokers As the digital landscape evolves, cyber threats have become a significant concern for all businesses. Protecting your business from these risks is […] The post Boost Your Business Security: How Cyber Insurance…
Data Privacy Concerns Surround Period Tracking Apps
Period tracking apps have become increasingly popular among women seeking to monitor their menstrual cycles, plan pregnancies, or simply stay informed about their health. However, recent reports have raised serious concerns about the handling of user data by these apps.…
Security Affairs newsletter Round 436 by Pierluigi Paganini – International edition
A new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter arrived! Every week the best security articles from Security Affairs are free for you in your email box. Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including the international press. US…
Week in review: 6 free resources for getting started in cybersecurity, Patch Tuesday forecast
Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: The misconceptions preventing wider adoption of digital signatures In this Help Net Security interview, Thorsten Hau, CEO at fidentity, discusses the legal validity of qualified…
Cyber Security Management System (CSMS) for the Automotive Industry
Researchers Uncover Phishing Empire Attacking 56,000+ Microsoft 365 Accounts
Recent reports indicate that a new threat actor named “W3LL” has been discovered running a large phishing empire completely hidden until now. It was also found that this threat actor played a major role in compromising Microsoft 365 business email…
Generative AI: A pragmatic blueprint for data security
Avoiding generative AI security tools due to fear, uncertainty and doubt may be more of a risk than diving headlong into the conversation. This article has been indexed from Security News | VentureBeat Read the original article: Generative AI: A…