CrowdStrike 2024 Global Threat Report: 6 Key Takeaways
Tech Republic Security
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
Identity-based and social engineering attacks still take center stage, according to the CrowdStrike 2024 Global Threat Report.
MIT Report Spotlights Triple Threat Fueling Data Breach Tsunami
SecureWorld News
JUNE 4, 2024
As high-profile data breaches and leaks continue making headlines, a new report from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) examines the triple-whammy of factors enabling this tidal wave of personal data theft. The scalability and flexibility of the cloud is also its biggest insecurity," Madnick stated.
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Google+ Will Shut Down After Security Hole Exposed User Data to Outside Developers, Report Says
CTOvision
OCTOBER 10, 2018
The Google+ security bug gave outside developers access to the private data of hundreds of thousands of the social network’s users between 2015 and March 2018, according to a Wall Street Journal report. Google neglected to report the issue to the […].
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California Pizza Kitchen Data Breach Exposed Over 100,000 Employee Social Security Numbers
Gizmodo
NOVEMBER 18, 2021
Fast-casual pizza chain and frozen food disrupter California Pizza Kitchen reportedly suffered a data breach that exposed the Social Security numbers of over 100,000 current and former employees, according to a breach notification viewed by TechCrunch. Read more.
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Google warns of ‘novel social engineering method’ used to hack security researchers
The Verge
JANUARY 26, 2021
Government-backed hackers based in North Korea are targeting individual security researchers through a number of means including a “novel social engineering method,” Google’s Threat Analysis Group is reporting. The campaign is the latest incident of security researchers being targeted by hackers.
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Mobile Malware Uses Deepfakes, Social Engineering to Bypass Biometric Authentication
SecureWorld News
FEBRUARY 15, 2024
The hackers rely heavily on social engineering tactics to distribute the malware. Callie Guenther of Critical Start pointed out that "using malware and deepfakes to bypass biometric security is a newer and less common tactic, showing innovation among cybercriminals."
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5,200 Data Breaches Analyzed in Annual Verizon Report
SecureWorld News
JUNE 15, 2023
Verizon has released its 2023 Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR), the 16th annual publication providing an analysis of real-world data breaches and security incidents. The report often includes recommendations and best practices to mitigate the risks identified in the data. These criminals' methods can be predictable.
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Microsoft reportedly to acquire cybersecurity startup RiskIQ for more than $500M
GeekWire
JULY 11, 2021
Bloomberg reported Sunday that Microsoft will acquire RiskIQ for more than $500 million in cash. Founded in 2009, RiskIQ sells “attack surface management” software and helps companies protect their web, social, and mobile exposures. Microsoft has more than 3,500 employees working on security.
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MailChimp Suffers Data Breach in Latest Social Engineering Attack
SecureWorld News
JANUARY 20, 2023
Popular email marketing service MailChimp recently fell victim to another data breach, this time caused by a successful social engineering attack on its employees and contractors. This is, unfortunately, the second security incident that MailChimp has suffered in less than a year.
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T-Mobile investigating report of customer data breach that reportedly involves 100 million people
The Verge
AUGUST 15, 2021
Motherboard reported that it was in contact with the seller of the data, who said they had taken data from T-Mobile’s servers that included Social Security numbers, names, addresses, and driver license information related to more than 100 million people.
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The cyber pandemic: AI deepfakes and the future of security and identity verification
CIO Business Intelligence
MAY 2, 2024
Security and risk management pros have a lot keeping them up at night. The era of AI deepfakes is fully upon us, and unfortunately, today’s identity verification and security methods won’t survive. And the only way to do this is to leverage advanced security technologies such as mobile cryptography.
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10 essential tips for bolstering cloud security in your business
CIO Business Intelligence
NOVEMBER 6, 2023
This makes it more critical than ever to adopt strong security measures to protect sensitive information and infrastructure. However, while cloud computing offers benefits like improved efficiency, scalability, and accessibility, it poses new security challenges.
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Another T-Mobile cyberattack reportedly exposed customer info and SIMs
The Verge
DECEMBER 28, 2021
This time around, attackers accessed “a small number of” customers’ accounts, according to documents posted by The T-Mo Report. According to the report, customers either fell victim to a SIM swapping attack (which could allow someone to bypass SMS-powered two-factor authentication), had personal plan information exposed, or both.
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Social media used to be free. Not anymore.
Vox
FEBRUARY 21, 2023
Friso Gentsch/picture alliance via Getty Images You used to pay for social media with your eyeballs. If you’re not paying for the product, you are the product” has long been a common refrain about the business of social media. But now, this free model of social media — subsidized by advertising — is under pressure.
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Could Your Next Security Analyst Be A Computer?
Forrester IT
MAY 11, 2016
We depend on the knowledge of our security analysts to recognize and stop threats. Analysts may also look outside the organization at threat intelligence feeds, security blogs, social media sites, threat reports and other resources for information. Security analysts are expensive resources. data security.
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Social Engineering 2.0: The Rise of Deepfake Phishing
SecureWorld News
OCTOBER 3, 2023
And one of the most successful and increasingly prevalent ways of attack has come from social engineering, which is when criminals manipulate humans directly to gain access to confidential information. Social engineering is more sophisticated than ever, and its most advanced iteration is the topic of today's discussion: deepfakes.
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Report: Facebook Helped the FBI Exploit Vulnerability in a Secure Linux Distro for Child Predator Sting
Gizmodo
JUNE 10, 2020
Facebook security personnel and engineers helped the FBI track down a notorious child predator by helping a third-party company develop an exploit in a security-focused version of the Linux operating system, Tails, per a Wednesday report by Vice.
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IRS and Security Summit partners put a stop to tax ID theft
Dataconomy
DECEMBER 4, 2023
With the tax filing season approaching, IRS and Security Summit partners have joined forces to combat tax ID theft, a growing threat in cybersecurity. IRS and Security Summit partners are collaborating to combat tax ID theft ( Image credit ) What is tax ID theft? Additionally, consider placing a freeze on your credit reports.
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What you need to know about Okta’s security breach
CIO Business Intelligence
OCTOBER 25, 2023
On October 20, 2023, Okta Security identified adversarial activity that used a stolen credential to gain access to the company’s support case management system. Identity attacks use social engineering, prompt-bombing, bribing employees for 2FA codes, and session hijacking (among many techniques) to get privileged access.
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Fixed wireless access (FWA) is a secure networking option
CIO Business Intelligence
DECEMBER 19, 2023
When making decisions about network access, businesses need to be aware of and assess the security implications associated with network technology to help keep their digital assets protected. Cyber hygiene best practices include device security , cyber security education , and secure networking strategies.
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Fake Amazon calls and the use of generative AI highlight new phone scam report
GeekWire
OCTOBER 5, 2023
In its report Thursday, Hiya said that in the first half of 2023, the phone security startup observed more than 98 billion incoming calls worldwide. “ Amazon impersonators may say they suspect an unauthorized purchase, or that the credit card linked to the account needs to be updated,” Hiya said in its report.
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Stand By For Reporting From the Intelligence and National Security Summit 18-19 Sep 2014 #Intelligence2014
CTOvision
SEPTEMBER 17, 2014
For the next two days in DC over 1000 key leaders from the national security community will be converging in a dynamic examination of intelligence and national security issues at the Intelligence and National Security Summit. National Security Agency. Deputy Assistant to the President and Deputy Homeland Security Advisor.
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Paris Olympics 2024: Cyber Attackers are Targeting Companies Associated With Games, Report Finds
Tech Republic Security
JUNE 4, 2024
Organisations providing services related to the Paris Olympics 2024 have an increased risk of cyber attack, a new study has found.
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Common workplace security breaches and how to prevent them
Dataconomy
APRIL 4, 2024
According to the Data Breach Investigations Report, the human component of cyber security breaches comprises 82% of all confirmed data breaches. Viewed differently, this presents the ideal framework to implement sweeping security protocols designed to limit malfeasance, mitigate human error, and beef up workplace security.
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Twitter’s decentralized social network project finally has a leader
The Verge
AUGUST 16, 2021
Bluesky , the Twitter-funded effort to create a decentralized social network standard , has finally found a project lead — the creator of Happening, Jay Graber. Graber was also one of the authors of a report Bluesky published in January detailing its research into decentralized web systems. Image: Bluesky.
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Cybersecurity firm says social media bots hyped GameStop during trading frenzy
The Verge
FEBRUARY 28, 2021
A cybersecurity firm found that bots were promoting GameStop stock on social media before and after the stock’s frenzied rise last month, Reuters reported. Massachusetts-based PiiQ Media says social media bots promoted Dogecoin, GameStop, and other “meme” stocks in posts on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.
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Go read this report about the horrifying leaks coming from school ransomware attacks
The Verge
SEPTEMBER 10, 2021
However, a recent report from NBC News may be one of the more heartbreaking accounts of the effects hackers can have: it details how data leaks from attacks on schools can put student’s most sensitive information out onto the internet, available to anyone who knows how to find it and is willing to pay. Illustrator by Alex Castro / The Verge.
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‘The Everything War’: Inside Amazon with author and Wall Street Journal reporter Dana Mattioli
GeekWire
APRIL 27, 2024
Wall Street Journal reporter Dana Mattioli is the author of the new book, “The Everything War: Amazon’s Ruthless Quest to Own the World and Remake Corporate Power.” The process of reporting the book: “I spent three years reporting it. We had hundreds of pages of internal documents.
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13-year old teenage girl becomes victim of the social media chroming challenge
Dataconomy
JUNE 5, 2023
The latest “social media chroming challenge” has infiltrated popular platforms like TikTok, captivating a vast number of individuals who are actively engaging in online discussions surrounding this phenomenon. What is social media chroming challenge?
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T-Mobile investigating possible giant data breach that reportedly could affect 100M customers
GeekWire
AUGUST 16, 2021
Hackers may have obtained data on more than 100 million T-Mobile customers, according to a report from Vice , which spotted a forum post over the weekend that claimed to be selling the information. The data includes names, physical addresses, and social security numbers.
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Report: Data hoarding is bad for business and the environment
Tech Republic Data Center
MAY 16, 2023
The post Report: Data hoarding is bad for business and the environment appeared first on TechRepublic. A new study finds that 47% of consumers would stop buying from a company that fails to control how much unnecessary or unwanted data it is storing.
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LinkedIn Rolls Out New Features to Boost Security
SecureWorld News
OCTOBER 28, 2022
LinkedIn has announced a new set of security features that will help verify user identity, remove fraudulent accounts, and boost authenticity, according to an official blog post from the company. These warnings will also give you the choice to report the content without letting the sender know.".
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Phishing Benchmark Report Delivers Data, Tools to Mitigate End-User Risk
SecureWorld News
FEBRUARY 25, 2022
Proofpoint has announced its 2022 State of the Phish report, which is the latest in-depth look at end-user awareness, vulnerability, and resilience. More than 15 million suspicious emails reported by Proofpoint customers' end-users. This year's report highlights: Trends and issues that influenced the security landscape in 2021.
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Defending Against the Threats to Our Security
SecureWorld News
JULY 3, 2023
Cyberattacks can devastate individuals, businesses, and even nations, affecting our privacy, security, and economy. According to PurpleSec, 98% of cybercrime relies on social engineering to accomplish it. Cyberattacks are not only a threat to individuals and businesses but also to national security. million by 2022.
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FTX, BlockFi Users' Info Exposed in SIM Swapping Security Incident
SecureWorld News
AUGUST 29, 2023
Kroll, a leading provider of risk management and financial consulting services, finds itself in the midst of dealing with the consequences of a recent and alarming security breach. Following the breach, reports emerged of phishing attempts targeting individuals associated with the affected crypto companies.
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Report Reveals Top Cyber Threats, Trends of 2023 First Half
SecureWorld News
JUNE 13, 2023
Critical Start today released its biannual Cyber Intelligence Report, featuring the top threats observed in the first half of 2023 and emerging cybersecurity trends impacting the healthcare, financial services, and state and local government industries.
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Reddit’s Strategic Play Lands it a $60M Content Licensing Deal Before IPO
IT Toolbox
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
Almost a year after Reddit made difficult changes to monetize its data at the expense of losing some important users, the company reportedly secured a $60 million deal. Content licensing deal for AI training is thus the new business model on the block.
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53 Questions Developers Should Ask Innovators
TechEmpower - Information Technology
JULY 24, 2023
Ads, Viral/Social, SEO)? Social Integration/Viral Outreach Is your application tied into any social networks? Is it limited to login and Like buttons, or are you building a presence within the social networks themselves? Social Interaction Do users/members relate to one another? What about reporting and moderation?
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Don’t gamble with your identity verification practices
CIO Business Intelligence
OCTOBER 16, 2023
But casino gaming companies MGM Resorts International and Caesars Entertainment were caught short in this area in recent weeks by hackers using identity-based and social engineering attacks that spoofed identity to gain access to secure systems. IBM Security pegged that same number higher, to 95%.
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Missouri governor threatens reporter who discovered state site spilling private info
The Verge
OCTOBER 14, 2021
Missouri Governor Mike Parson is threatening legal action against a reporter and newspaper that found and responsibly disclosed a security vulnerability that left teacher and educational staffs’ social security numbers exposed and easily accessible. Seeing employee’s SSNs was reportedly as easy as clicking View Source.
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Report: Enterprises expect remote work to take permanent hold
Venture Beast
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
The report also highlights the apparent permanence of the hybrid workplace, as well as notable increases in security and networking budgets. Read More.
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Is Tik Tok a Security Threat?
SecureWorld News
JULY 8, 2020
Call it a love-hate relationship with the social media app Tik Tok. In a recent email to Reuters , Tik Tok, an app which isn't even available in China, defended its stance on privacy and security: “We have no higher priority than promoting a safe and secure app experience for our users. considers banning Tik Tok.
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