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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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Google warns of a North Korean social engineering campaign targeting security researchers

TechSpot

JANUARY 26, 2021

According to Google's Threat Analysis Group, state-sponsored North Korean hackers are targeting security researchers via social engineering. Writing in a blog post, the group says that the campaign specifically targeted researchers working on vulnerability research and development.

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Researchers propose framework to measure AI’s social and environmental impact

Venture Beast

JUNE 12, 2020

Researchers propose a framework -- SECure -- designed to measure the social and environmental impact of AI systems in the real world. Read More.

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4 Ways North Korea Is Targeting Security Researchers

SecureWorld News

JANUARY 26, 2021

Security researchers are some of the unsung heroes within the cybersecurity field. How is North Korea targeting security researchers? The North Korea based threat actors are using a number of different strategies to target security researchers. Can security researchers be socially engineered?

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What is Social Emotional Learning and How to Create a Supportive Classroom with Social Emotional Learning?

Kitaboo

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

At the heart of this holistic development lies Social Emotional Learning (SEL) , a powerful educational approach that promotes emotional growth and personal growth. Understanding Social Emotional Learning (SEL) II. How to Create a Supportive Classroom with Social-Emotional Learning? Table of Contents: I.

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Cisco Talos researchers explain psychology behind election disinformation posts on social media

Tech Republic Security

OCTOBER 1, 2020

With the 2020 presidential election looming, here are questions to consider before posting on social media.

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Research Examines WormGPT, an AI Cybercrime Tool Used in BEC Attacks

SecureWorld News

JULY 13, 2023

These research findings have widespread implications for the security community in understanding how threat actors are not only manipulating generative AI platforms for malicious purposes but also creating entirely new platforms based on the same technology, specifically designed to do their ill-bidding.

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Is Posting Software Vulnerabilities on Social Media a National Security Risk?

SecureWorld News

JUNE 1, 2020

As it turns out, social media is about a lot more than status updates and memes. According to research, it's often the first platform for discussions about software vulnerabilities. And that could be a security risk in itself. How many software vulnerabilities are posted on social media first?

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Open-Source Intelligence: Using Public Data to Fortify Security

SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

OSINT provides a trove of information that can be extremely useful for both ethical security research and nefarious activity. As more personal and organizational data ends up online—whether through social media oversharing, high-profile breaches, or surveillance capitalism—the OSINT surface area continues to grow.

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Researchers built a data set for training AI to detect natural disasters from social media images

Venture Beast

AUGUST 28, 2020

The Incidents data set was made to encourage the development of AI for recognizing accidents and natural disasters from social media images. Read More.

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New White Paper, “The Public Sector Improves Security and Efficiency with Hadoop”, Available in Research Library

CTOvision

MARCH 12, 2015

A white paper has been added to the CTOVision Research Library which showcases several use cases for improving security and efficiency for government agencies using Hadoop. Good Government includes preventing fraud, waste, and abuse; delivering timely and accurate public reporting; analyzing citizen engagement with social media.

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Mainstream media critic Project Veritas sues University of Washington and Stanford, alleging defamation by social media researchers

GeekWire

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

29, 2020 story headlined: Project Veritas Video Was a ‘Coordinated Disinformation Campaign,’ Researchers Say. ” It cited an investigation by Stanford and UW researchers, and linked to the EIP post.

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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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Guarding the gates: a look at critical infrastructure security in 2023

CIO Business Intelligence

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

This analysis isn’t just a statistical exercise but a crucial necessity in our interconnected world, where the security of our digital infrastructure is intertwined with our physical safety and economic stability. It’s easy to envision the outcomes that could arise from a major assault on our vital infrastructure.

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Research Uncovers 3,200+ Mobile Apps Leaking Twitter API Keys

SecureWorld News

AUGUST 2, 2022

New research from security firm CloudSEK shows that more than 3,200 mobile applications were leaking Twitter API (Application Program Interface) keys, which can be used to gain access and take over user accounts. Researchers learned that 3,207 apps were leaking valid Consumer Key and Consumer Secret information.

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Facebook’s ban of third-party researchers ‘deeply concerning’

The Verge

AUGUST 5, 2021

Facebook is being criticized by politicians and researchers for banning the accounts of academics who analyzed political ads and misinformation on the social network. Creator of the Firefox browser, Mozilla, which conducted a privacy audit of the academics’ work, said Facebook’s justification for banning the researchers was “wrong.”.

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Spyware targets North Korean dissidents via social links, says McAfee

Computer Weekly

JANUARY 11, 2018

Researchers at security firm McAfee have confirmed that social networks are being used to target North Korean dissidents with spyware

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How Twitter got research right

The Verge

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

It has not been a happy time for researchers at big tech companies. Hired to help executives understand platforms’ shortcomings, research teams inevitably reveal inconvenient truths. They boast about the quality of their internal research but disavow it when it makes its way to the press. Here’s some of what I learned.

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Research consultant explained: Roles, qualifications, career path

Dataconomy

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Research consultants are experts in many fields. They research on behalf of their clients. They can interview experts in the industry, research their competitors, and analyze trends. What is a research consultant? It also outlines the steps to becoming one.

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Uber investigating security breach of several internal systems

Tech Republic

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

Communications and engineering systems were taken offline after hacker sends images of repositories to cybersecurity researchers and The New York Times. The post Uber investigating security breach of several internal systems appeared first on TechRepublic.

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'Master Face': Researchers Say They've Found a Wildly Successful Bypass for Face Recognition Tech

Gizmodo

AUGUST 4, 2021

In addition to helping police arrest the wrong person or monitor how often you visit the Gap store , facial recognition is increasingly used by companies as a routine security procedure: it’s a way to unlock your phone or social media account, for instance. This security practice comes with an exchange of some privacy… Read more.

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DARPA offers $42 million for ‘revolutionary’ research on social media analysis

Trends in the Living Networks

AUGUST 2, 2011

Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) (slogan: Creating and Preventing Strategic Surprise) is offering $42 million in funding for “revolutionary&# research into social media in strategic communication. Recognize persuasion campaign structures and influence operations across social media sites and communities.

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Why ‘deepfake geography’ presents significant risks — and how researchers are detecting it

GeekWire

APRIL 26, 2021

Because of this, a team of researchers at University of Washington are working to identify ways to detect these fakes, as well as proposing the creation of a geographic fact-checking system. Though such deepfakes may sound futuristic, in fact they already exist and are a growing concern for national security officials.

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Facebook has banned nearly 1,000 ‘militarized social movements,’ documents reveal

The Verge

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Facebook has placed at least 986 groups on a private list of banned “militarized social movements,” according to internal Facebook documents published by The Intercept. Militarized social movements are one part of Facebook’s larger “dangerous individuals and organizations” list, which The Intercept published a snapshot of in its entirety.

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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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Social engineering, fake App Stores, hit iOS, Sophos warns

Computerworld Vertical IT

MAY 13, 2021

I didn’t entirely mean to focus on Apple device security for most of this week (see here and here ), but new Sophos research should interest any enterprise working to enhance security awareness. The research looks at 167 counterfeit apps used to scam iOS and Android users. Breaking bad.

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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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With greater personalisation comes greater security

CIO Business Intelligence

JULY 10, 2023

This has reinforced concerns around data privacy and security. In the midst of message and content overload, consumers demand personal, in the moment, experiences that feel safe and secure. For retailers and brands, striking a balance between personalisation and security is the ultimate challenge.

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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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The Balancing Act: Strategies for Integrating Innovation and Security in EdTech

Kitaboo

DECEMBER 29, 2023

It is imperative that Educational Technology , popularly termed as EdTech introduces stringent and robust security measures so that the safety of data and development is not compromised. The security of educational technology depends on the platform or application it uses.

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New Research Shows the Major Benefits of Giving Money to People Experiencing Homelessness

Gizmodo

OCTOBER 9, 2020

New research from Canada is the latest to show that simply giving money to people in need helps them tremendously. The year-long study in British Columbia found that people who were given a $7,500 cash payment (roughly $5,700 USD) spent fewer nights at a shelter, experienced fewer days without enough food, and secured… Read more.

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A CISO POV: Securing AI in your company

CIO Business Intelligence

MARCH 7, 2024

Enterprise AI traffic monitoring: Vigilantly monitor AI activities within the enterprise to identify anomalies or potential security threats and allow for prompt intervention. Firewall capability for AI security: Enhance security measures by providing firewall capabilities to safeguard against potential AI-related vulnerabilities.

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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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Clubhouse Will Strengthen Security After Researchers Find That Data Could Be Accessed by the Chinese Government

Gizmodo

FEBRUARY 14, 2021

A group of researchers at the Stanford Internet Observatory has determined that Clubhouse’s data protection practices allowed its users’ data, possibly including their raw audio, to potentially be accessed by the Chinese government. Read more.

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National security alert: INL data breach 2023

Dataconomy

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

The Idaho National Laboratory (INL), a top-notch nuclear research hub with a knack for safeguarding national security secrets, found itself in a cyberstorm. nuclear research facility Idaho National Laboratory (INL) suffered a cyberattack in 2023 due to the hacking group SiegedSec. INL data breach 2023: What happened?

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ISC2 Research: Most Cybersecurity Professionals Expect AI to Impact Their Jobs

Tech Republic Security

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Deepfakes are at the top of the list of the concerns in the ISC2 AI survey, which polled cybersecurity professionals on the real-world impact of AI. Gen AI regulation is another top-of-mind subject.

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CIOs Have To Make Privacy Personal

The Accidental Successful CIO

AUGUST 2, 2023

One key part of doing this is making sure that everyone is using a secure password. Research suggests the answer is for CIOs to make the appeal more personal. The researchers found that the most effective password nudges are targeted with differences like these in mind. This can be very hard to do. This can be very hard to do.

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Phishing attacks exploit cognitive biases, research finds

Venture Beast

MAY 12, 2021

Cybercriminals are using cognitive bias techniques to craft personalized social engineering attacks, SecurityAdvisor found in a new study. Read More.

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North Korean Hackers Successfully Phished Cyber Researchers Using a Fake Blog

Gizmodo

JANUARY 26, 2021

A recent phishing campaign by North Korean nation-state hackers successfully duped a number of security professionals who were involved in vulnerability research and development, according to a new report from Google’s Threat Analysis Group. Read more.

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IBM will no longer offer, develop, or research facial recognition technology

The Verge

JUNE 8, 2020

The company will also no longer develop or research the technology, IBM tells The Verge. IBM told The Verg e in a statement at the time that the data set would only be accessed by verified researchers and only included images that were publicly available. Krishna addressed the letter to Sens.

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Threat Intelligence and Security Awareness?

SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 15, 2020

In our exclusive Behind the Scenes interview series, we take a deeper look at a topic that is relevant to the information security community. Today's conversation answers this question: How can threat intelligence strengthen security awareness? The pandemic is on everyone's mind, and they're using that for social engineering.

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5 use cases for how Generative AI can supercharge document productivity across the enterprise

CIO Business Intelligence

MAY 8, 2024

A lot of that information resides in documents like contracts, financial filings, white papers, sales decks, and research reports. However, deploying generative AI across the organization quickly, yet in a secure and compliant way can be challenging for IT leaders.

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How Much Would You Sell Your Online Browsing Habits For?

CTOvision

SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

A company located in San Diego, Luth Research, wants to track your online habits and sell them to the highest bidder. Luth Research will not go through your private messages or your personal social networking sites, nor will it collect any data you send through a secure private network. More information on Luth Research.

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Social Data Gets Sticky: The Ethics of Big Data in Research

Dataconomy

JUNE 13, 2016

Everyone in the data chain has to worry about the question of ethics and security. Companies and researchers want to learn from it. The post Social Data Gets Sticky: The Ethics of Big Data in Research appeared first on Dataconomy. Individuals want to protect their data. Regulations, governing bodies, and even general.

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Google warns of ‘novel social engineering method’ used to hack security researchers

Google warns of a North Korean social engineering campaign targeting security researchers

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Researchers propose framework to measure AI’s social and environmental impact

4 Ways North Korea Is Targeting Security Researchers

What is Social Emotional Learning and How to Create a Supportive Classroom with Social Emotional Learning?

Cisco Talos researchers explain psychology behind election disinformation posts on social media

Research Examines WormGPT, an AI Cybercrime Tool Used in BEC Attacks

Is Posting Software Vulnerabilities on Social Media a National Security Risk?

Open-Source Intelligence: Using Public Data to Fortify Security

Researchers built a data set for training AI to detect natural disasters from social media images

New White Paper, “The Public Sector Improves Security and Efficiency with Hadoop”, Available in Research Library

Mainstream media critic Project Veritas sues University of Washington and Stanford, alleging defamation by social media researchers

Social Engineering 2.0: The Rise of Deepfake Phishing

Guarding the gates: a look at critical infrastructure security in 2023

Research Uncovers 3,200+ Mobile Apps Leaking Twitter API Keys

Facebook’s ban of third-party researchers ‘deeply concerning’

Spyware targets North Korean dissidents via social links, says McAfee

How Twitter got research right

Research consultant explained: Roles, qualifications, career path

Uber investigating security breach of several internal systems

'Master Face': Researchers Say They've Found a Wildly Successful Bypass for Face Recognition Tech

DARPA offers $42 million for ‘revolutionary’ research on social media analysis

Why ‘deepfake geography’ presents significant risks — and how researchers are detecting it

Facebook has banned nearly 1,000 ‘militarized social movements,’ documents reveal

What you need to know about Okta’s security breach

Social engineering, fake App Stores, hit iOS, Sophos warns

Fixed wireless access (FWA) is a secure networking option

With greater personalisation comes greater security

Twitter’s decentralized social network project finally has a leader

The Balancing Act: Strategies for Integrating Innovation and Security in EdTech

New Research Shows the Major Benefits of Giving Money to People Experiencing Homelessness

A CISO POV: Securing AI in your company

Stand By For Reporting From the Intelligence and National Security Summit 18-19 Sep 2014 #Intelligence2014

Clubhouse Will Strengthen Security After Researchers Find That Data Could Be Accessed by the Chinese Government

National security alert: INL data breach 2023

ISC2 Research: Most Cybersecurity Professionals Expect AI to Impact Their Jobs

CIOs Have To Make Privacy Personal

Phishing attacks exploit cognitive biases, research finds

North Korean Hackers Successfully Phished Cyber Researchers Using a Fake Blog

IBM will no longer offer, develop, or research facial recognition technology

Threat Intelligence and Security Awareness?

5 use cases for how Generative AI can supercharge document productivity across the enterprise

How Much Would You Sell Your Online Browsing Habits For?

Social Data Gets Sticky: The Ethics of Big Data in Research

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