SecureWorld News

JUNE 23, 2023

Army's Criminal Investigation Division (CID) is urging military personnel to be on the lookout for unsolicited, suspicious smartwatches in the mail, warning that the devices could be rigged with malware. You're compromising your personal and/or professional data with malware." Worst case?

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Cloud Musings

DECEMBER 14, 2014

The Open Security Foundation’s (OSF) data loss database [3] contains information on data security breaches, including recent and large incidents. The resulting breaches occur primarily through malware, including Trojan horses, adware, worms, viruses and downloaders [6]. Malware is malicious software created for egregious objectives.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Web hosting provider GoDaddy has revealed it suffered a security breach that lasted for several years, resulting in the installation of malware on its servers and the theft of source code related to some of its services. It is also recommending that customers enable multi-factor authentication (MFA) for added security.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Everything technically checked out and was verified as authentic. At the start, the first piece of the puzzle is malware that compromises a scientist's device. Eve can easily infect Alice’s vulnerable computers with malware. Fulfilled orders should be revisited when new information arises".

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Galido

NOVEMBER 24, 2019

Information Technology Blog - - 6 Internet Security Tips For 2020 - Information Technology Blog. Providing your mac, laptop or computer system with adequate safety is very important today, in this information technology age. Using Anti Malware Software. Do not feel pressured to provide information based on an email.

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CTOvision

MAY 19, 2017

Use Multifactor Authentication. You may have noticed that many websites are requiring a two-factor or more authentication process. Opt for a least a two-factor authentication process. Some of the best authentication processes include thumbprints and eye scans. Install Malware Protection. Turn Off Bluetooth.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 1, 2023

Google has obtained a temporary court order to disrupt the distribution of CryptBot, a Windows-based information-stealing malware that has infected more than 670,000 computers in 2022. The harvested data is then sold to other attackers for use in data breach campaigns.

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Kitaboo

MAY 7, 2024

In such a landscape, it becomes increasingly crucial to safeguard sensitive documents and digital information. The large volume of data, external threats, and AI advancements are some other challenges for entities seeking to protect sensitive information. What Is the Security of Documents and Information? Let’s dive in!

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CTOvision

JUNE 28, 2016

Users must be educated to understand that it’s typically not safe to divulge sensitive information. For example, they should never respond to unsolicited requests for sensitive information. If a user initiates contact, a request for sensitive information is usually warranted. Don’t do it! Look for SSL to Keep You Safe.

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Network World

OCTOBER 11, 2024

And, it said, “as organizations ramp up their use of cloud-native applications so, too, does the amount of sensitive data they store there increase — including customer and employee information and business IP. Hackers are motivated to get at such cloud-stored data.” Keep up with patching.

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Network World

JULY 31, 2024

Cybercriminals looking to abuse the power of generative AI to build phishing campaigns and sophisticated malware can now purchase easy access to them from underground marketplaces as large numbers of threat actors are putting stolen GenAI credentials up for sale every day.

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Galido

FEBRUARY 19, 2017

Malware means a malicious or intrusive software application that is coded for executing on the targeted device without notifying its user or the owner. Affecting a mobile phone, a computer, a laptop, or a network server, malware interrupts computing operations, hijacks networks, or access systems. Update your browser.

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Network World

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Access is authorized based on business policies informed by identity and context. As more and more people began to use computers to store personal and financial information, the need for effective security measures became more pressing. This shift is not just a technical necessity but also a regulatory and compliance imperative.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

In a breach that's making headlines, hackers managed to steal data from the company, including sensitive employee information and upcoming game content. The news was first reported by cybersecurity and malware research group vx-underground, which posted screenshots of data purportedly stolen from the company.

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CIO Business Intelligence

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Today, PDF is considered the de facto industry standard for documents that contain critical and sensitive business information. Develop a plan to protect personally identifying information (PII). Many documents include personally identifying information, such as Social Security Numbers (SSNs), birthdates, and home addresses.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 21, 2023

Cybercriminals who obtain ChatGPT credentials can exploit the sensitive information stored within the accounts for targeted attacks against individuals and organizations. Info stealers are a type of malware that specializes in collecting various credentials and personal information from infected computers.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 24, 2022

Summary: This data breach was unique in the sense that there was not a breach in the company's servers, but an authentication error, meaning no authentication was required to view documents. What was compromised: Social Security numbers, birth dates, addresses, and in some cases driver license numbers and credit card information.

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CIO Musings

JANUARY 1, 2015

Make sure whatever solution you use supports malware detection. Two Factor Authentication - Passwords are fatally flawed for lots of reasons, and provide only one layer of security, the "something you know". Get rid of it Backups - If you don''t protect your information, you will eventually loose it.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 28, 2023

Structured telemetry and analytics cybersecurity firm Uptycs has discovered a new macOS malware stealer it is calling MacStealer. It joins three Windows-based malware families using Telegram in 2023, including Titan Stealer, Parallax RAT, and HookSpoofer, all of which exploit stealer command and control (C2). "

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CIO Business Intelligence

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Unsurprisingly, there’s more to phishing than email: Email phishing: Attackers send emails with attachments that inject malware in the system when opened or malicious links that take the victim to a site where they’re tricked into revealing sensitive data. Cyberattacks, Data and Information Security, Phishing

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Galido

MARCH 10, 2020

Information Technology Blog - - Fingerprints to Selfies: Why This Technology is the Best Tool to Identify Customers - Information Technology Blog. One such example of technology pioneered by the financial services industry is two-factor authentication. Biometric Authentication Use Cases. You betcha’. You betcha’.

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CIO Business Intelligence

DECEMBER 1, 2023

In our rapidly advancing digital era, where our lives seamlessly merge with the vast online realm, the trust we place on websites to safeguard our sensitive data and personal information becomes increasingly critical with every click. Mimecast also offers email security and authentication solutions.

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CIO Business Intelligence

JULY 11, 2022

With the shift to hybrid work, data, applications, intellectual property, and personal information is no longer stashed safely behind a corporate firewall. In this webcast, we’ll explore: The current trending threats facing networks, like authentication vulnerabilities, malware, phishing, and denial of service attacks.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 12, 2024

The records identify the telephone numbers an AT&T cellular number interacted with during those periods, but does not contain the content of calls or texts or information such as SSNs or other personally identifiable information (PII).

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Some notable cyber incidents in the past half-decade include: McDonald's (2021): The fast-food giant suffered a data breach that exposed customer and employee information in South Korea and Taiwan. Checkers and Rally's (2019): The fast-food chain reported a point-of-sale malware attack affecting more than 100 locations. Subway U.K.

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CTOvision

JANUARY 24, 2017

All information traveling between your company network and the servers of your cloud provider exists, if only briefly at times, on the internet, where it could possibly be captured by malicious computers. This is a favorite weak spot for hackers to exploit, particularly user account information. Exposed Data Transfers. Data Breaches.

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CIO Business Intelligence

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

While the group’s goals were unclear and differing – fluctuating between amusement, monetary gain, and notoriety – at various times, it again brought to the fore the persistent gaps in security at even the biggest and most informed companies. Let’s revisit the most prevalent security threats and see how they’re evolving in 2023.

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Network Authentication Firewall Malware 140

Scott Lowe

MARCH 15, 2024

Servers/Hardware Menno Finlay-Smits shares information on reducing fan noise on Intel NUCs. Think Linux doesn’t have malware? And here’s another example of malware that is targeting Linux (along with Windows). Rory McCune explains Kubernetes authentication. TL;DR: It’s not as easy as it might seem.)

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CIO Business Intelligence

AUGUST 29, 2024

When you add multi-factor authentication (MFA) resets to the picture, that number is likely even higher. Most authentication methods are actually quite easy to get around, and in many cases were never intended to be security factors. But what happens when a user can’t access their authenticator app?

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CIO Business Intelligence

JUNE 8, 2022

Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) and other cybersecurity leaders have long struggled to protect corporate systems against both internal and external threats. Authentication options: Internally, CISOs have a range of strong authentication options, including smartcards and tokens.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 25, 2023

Unsuspecting shoppers may provide personal and credit card information, only to find out later that they've fallen victim to a scam. These emails often contain malicious links or attachments that when clicked can lead to malware infection or your credentials being taken. These scams leverage users' excitement to their advantage.

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Authentication Travel Retail Malware 94

GeekWire

DECEMBER 18, 2020

government agencies by illicitly inserting malware into software updates for a widely used IT infrastructure management product. The scale and sophistication of the attack are “amazing,” said Michael Hamilton, co-founder and chief information security officer of Seattle startup CI Security. Discovered on Dec.

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CTOvision

OCTOBER 28, 2015

Spanning a wide range of malicious activities from destructive malware and denial of service attacks, to the theft of intellectual property and even espionage, cyber threats pose a significant risk to any business. In recent years, multiple high-profile, high-impact breaches have raised awareness of the cyber threat.

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CIO Business Intelligence

JUNE 13, 2024

To be known as NIPRGPT, it will be part of the Dark Saber software ecosystem developed at the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) Information Directorate in Rome, New York. Users will have the opportunity to provide feedback to shape policies and inform procurement conversations with vendors of such tools in future.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 13, 2023

Data Level: Encrypting sensitive data at rest and in transit is crucial to securing information. A prime example is the healthcare sector, where the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) mandates encryption to protect patient health information.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 28, 2021

In January 2021, the FBI and other international law enforcement agencies worked together to take down one of the world's most notorious malware strains, Emotet. Turn on 2-factor authentication wherever available. Emotet was one of the most dangerous malwares in the world, according to Europol. What was Emotet?

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Malware Banking Windows Operating Systems 77

The Verge

JULY 16, 2020

The NCSC believes the hackers are collecting COVID-19 research, including vaccine development information. “We The group frequently uses publicly available exploits to conduct widespread scanning and exploitation against vulnerable systems, likely in an effort to obtain authentication credentials to allow further access,” the advisory reads.

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