Security Affairs

DECEMBER 7, 2023

The APT28 group (aka Fancy Bear , Pawn Storm , Sofacy Group , Sednit , BlueDelta, and STRONTIUM ) has been active since at least 2007 and it has targeted governments, militaries, and security organizations worldwide. The group was involved also in the string of attacks that targeted 2016 Presidential election.

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Krebs on Security

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

Security firm FireEye dubbed that hacking blitz “one of the broadest campaigns by a Chinese cyber espionage actor we have observed in recent years.” Security analysts and U.S. ” At the time of story, DaiLin was 28 years old. Chengdu404’s offices in China. Image: DOJ.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 6, 2019

The STRONTIUM APT group (aka APT28 , Fancy Bear , Pawn Storm , Sofacy Group , and Sednit ) has been active since at least 2007 and it has targeted governments, militaries, and security organizations worldwide. ” IoT risk must be taken seriously. ” reads the analysis published by Microsoft. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 15, 2021

The Winnti group was first spotted by Kaspersky in 2013, but according to the researchers the gang has been active since 2007. The attackers also used Crosswalk, ShadowPad , and PlugX backdoors, but security researchers also noticed a sample of a previously undocumented backdoor that they dubbed FunnySwitch. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Schneier on Security

APRIL 20, 2018

In 2007, the states of California and Ohio conducted audits of their electronic voting machines. They're computers -- often ancient computers running operating systems no longer supported by the manufacturers -- and they don't have any magical security technology that the rest of the industry isn't privy to.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 27, 2021

With almost every aspect of business becoming more digital, enterprise network security software minimizes the impact of cyberattacks — especially as guarding against them protects a company’s operations and safeguards its competitiveness in a fast-moving marketplace. Top network security tools. Network Security Product.

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Krebs on Security

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

The leaked user database shows one of the forum’s founders was an attorney who advised Russia’s top hackers on the legal risks of their work, and what to do if they got caught. “Hiding with purely technical parameters will not help in a serious matter,” Djamix advised Maza members in September 2007.

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Hunton Privacy

JULY 9, 2020

Additionally, high risk processing activities also trigger the requirement for a controller to carry out a DPIA. Data Breach Notification: Controllers are required to notify the Commissioner of Data Protection of any personal data breach that compromises a data subject’s confidentiality, security or privacy.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

OWASP security researchers have updated the organization’s list of the ten most dangerous vulnerabilities – and the list has a new number one threat for the first time since 2007. The Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP) is a nonprofit foundation and an open community dedicated to security awareness.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 13, 2021

Since the inception of data forensics almost forty years ago, methods for investigating security events have given way to a market of vendors and tools offering digital forensics software (DFS). Under their Security Suite products, OpenText provides industry-renowned EnCase. Volatility.

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Schneier on Security

JUNE 8, 2021

Increasing our offensive capabilities without being able to secure them is like having all the best guns in the world, and then storing them in an unlocked, unguarded armory. Military software is unlikely to be any more secure than commercial software. This is just one of many risks to our normal civilian computer supply chains.

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 1, 2020

And by doing this housekeeping – i.e. by improving their data governance practices — companies can reap higher efficiencies, while also tightening data security. Outside of the security perspective, everybody should become more aware of their data life cycle. The value of data connected to a live project is obvious.

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Collibra

MAY 16, 2022

Consider the examples from our peer industries: Operational Risk. For financial services, data governance found its roots in risk. As CROs prioritized Operational Risk post the 2007 financial crisis, those leaders also looked to centralized thought like the Basel Accords. Cyber Security.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 2, 2019

This is part of a giant list of Living off the Land (LOL) techniques that attackers employ to mask their activities from runtime endpoint security monitoring tools such as AVs. The structure of this stream is fully specified in Microsoft Office Excel 97-2007 – Binary File Format Specification. About the author Pedro Tavares.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 28, 2021

We’ll look at what blockchain technology is, how its development relates to cybersecurity, and the state of blockchain-based security solutions. Beyond financial exchange, permissionless blockchains offer strong security through decentralization, and potential use cases include identity verification, voting, and fundraising.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 26, 2022

Luckily for cybersecurity startups, there’s no shortage of interest in tomorrow’s next big security vendors. billion in 2021, and growing concerns over data security , software supply chains , and ransomware suggest the market will remain strong through economic ups and downs. How Do VC Firms Work? AllegisCyber Investments.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 26, 2022

Today, both outsiders with the right social engineering skills and disgruntled personnel pose risks to sensitive data when network architectures fail to implement microsegmentation and advanced network traffic analysis (NTA). Cisco Secure Network Analytics Features. Detection for signature-less, insider, and encrypted malware threats.

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Hunton Privacy

MARCH 5, 2020

On March 4, 2020, the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (“ICO”) fined the international airline Cathay Pacific Airways Limited (“Cathay Pacific”) £500,000 for failing to protect the security of its customers’ personal data. The fine was issued under the Data Protection Act 1998 (the “DPA”) and represents the maximum fine available.

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Hunton Privacy

JULY 22, 2009

The failings included losing two unencrypted disks containing personal data in the mail, failing to store data securely and poor staff training on identifying and managing information security risks. The fine is the highest to date in the UK and reflects a 30% discount for cooperating with the FSA.

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Hunton Privacy

APRIL 17, 2018

Federal oversight of pipeline safety and security is split respectively between the Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (“PHMSA”) and DHS’s Transportation Safety Administration (“TSA”). Pipeline security activities within TSA are led by the Pipeline Security Division.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 19, 2023

Portnox is a private company that specializes in network access security with nearly 1,000 customers and closed a Series A fundraising with Elsewhere Partners for $22 million in 2022. Founded in 2007, Por t nox began selling a software-based NAC solution to be used in local networks. Who Is Portnox?

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 13, 2021

As the demand for robust security defense grows by the day, the market for cybersecurity technology has exploded, as well as the number of available solutions. Syxsense Secure. Stop breaches with one endpoint security solution. Pre-built templates keep organizations secure without needing large teams and specialists.

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John Battelle's Searchblog

FEBRUARY 26, 2012

Transparency : Consumers have a right to easily understandable and accessible information about privacy and security practices. ? Security : Consumers have a right to secure and responsible handling of personal data. ? Security : Consumers have a right to secure and responsible handling of personal data. ?

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

PSD2 Regulation and Compliance josh.pearson@t… Wed, 09/04/2024 - 23:44 The PSD2 directive is a cornerstone of payment legislation in Europe, designed to enhance consumer protection, foster innovation, and create a more integrated and secure European payment landscape. Initially, PSD2 was set to take full effect on September 14, 2019.

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IT Governance

AUGUST 10, 2018

That’s increasing risk for people who operate those types of systems. The security basics are really what’s going to prevent a bad day from becoming a catastrophic day”. These included recipients’ usernames and email addresses.

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IBM Big Data Hub

JUNE 1, 2023

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a rule proposal to standardize the way organizations make climate-related disclosures. The rule proposal would require US publicly traded companies to disclose annually how their businesses are assessing, measuring and managing climate-related risks.

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ARMA International

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

Shaped by several financial catastrophes of modern history, such as the Great Depression of 1929 and the Great Recession of 2007, the U.S. By far, the most stringent recordkeeping regulations in the United States are those imposed on the securities broker-dealer industry. Risk Management and RIM. financial institutions.

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Hunton Privacy

JUNE 20, 2012

On May 25, 2012, the FCC issued a public notice seeking comments on the privacy and data security practices of mobile wireless service providers with respect to customer information stored on users’ devices. whether the FCC should take steps to encourage privacy by design in the software for mobile devices.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 23, 2021

To fill this gap and aid in the analysis, detection, and testing of malware, sandboxing is widely used to give organizations the setting, isolation, and security tools needed to preserve the integrity of the host network. A sandbox is an isolated environment where users can safely test suspicious code without risk to the device or network.

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IT Governance

MAY 17, 2018

This week, we discuss the exposure of millions of Facebook users’ data, security failings in train passenger networks and Kaspersky Lab’s relocation to Switzerland. As ever, until next time you can keep up with the latest information security news on our blog. Here are this week’s stories. Well, that’ll do for this week.

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Hunton Privacy

FEBRUARY 22, 2012

Although the legislation appears to have strong bipartisan support, during a February 15 hearing before the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, Senator John McCain (R-AZ) indicated that he and six Republican colleagues would propose their own cybersecurity legislation in March. The Act has several key components.

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JKevinParker

JUNE 25, 2011

I will be interfacing directly with a federal government agency, helping them create a new robust SharePoint 2010 environment and migrating content from thousands of SharePoint 2007/2003 sites to this new environment. Information Security. Network Security. Infrastructure Security. Application Security. Networking.

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HL Chronicle of Data Protection

JUNE 17, 2019

There is no question that the enforcement action against Cathay Pacific could generate a similar effect in relation to information security management aspects of the PDPO and in a mandatory breach notification obligation. DPP 4 Analysis: Data Security. The Incident.

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eDiscovery Daily

MARCH 3, 2019

Then, in 2007, Google researchers, Halevy, Norvig and Pereira, published a paper called The Unreasonable Effectiveness of Data showing how data could be “unreasonably effective” across many AI domains. Blockchain eliminates the risks that come with centralized data because it stores data across the network. So, what do you think?

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 3, 2021

Ongoing innovation in connectivity lessened the potential economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, in part because organizations quickly adopted solutions like VPNs to secure a remote workforce. Also Read: Best Enterprise Network Security Tools & Solutions for 2021. The CyberGhost VPN app has an average 4.1/5 Encrypt.me.

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eDiscovery Daily

OCTOBER 1, 2019

But other privileges may be at risk as well, including: Common Interest Privilege. The risk is that work product and other privileges overlapping as case facts become mixed with trial counsel’s mental processes and legal strategies. These include: Securities and Exchange Commission v. Securities and Exchange Commission v.

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ForAllSecure

OCTOBER 29, 2020

While digital voting systems are more secure today, what about the larger ecosystem, starting from the moment you register until your vote is counted? Who’s keeping those systems secure? Clearly having individual vendors provide the security wasn’t working, so the state moved toward adopting open source software.

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