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APRIL 9, 2023

Every week the best security articles from Security Affairs are free for you in your email box. A new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter arrived! billion rubles.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 18, 2020

Police conducted searches of the suspects’ residences and offices and seized more than $ 200,000 worth of computer equipment, weapons, ammunition and cash. The post Ukraine police and Binance dismantled a cyber gang behind $42M money laundering appeared first on Security Affairs. The suspects face up to 8 years in prison.”

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Security Affairs

MAY 14, 2019

Some of them are listed here, but many others papers, articles and researches have been released (just ask to Google). I am a computer security scientist with an intensive hacking background. I do have a MD in computer engineering and a PhD on computer security from University of Bologna. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Schneier on Security

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

Of course the ESS ExpressVote voting computer will have lots of security vulnerabilities. It's a computer, and computers have lots of vulnerabilities. This particular vulnerability is particularly interesting because it's the result of a security mistake in the design process. Yes, they're computers.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Security researcher Salvatore Lombardo shared details about a new instance of Nigerian fraud that he called ‘Beyond the border scam.’ The name derives from article 419 of the Nigerian penal code which punishes this type of fraud and is therefore also known as Nigerian fraud.

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Schneier on Security

AUGUST 8, 2019

Electron is a cross-platform development system for many popular communications apps, including Skype, Slack, and WhatsApp. Security vulnerabilities in the update system allows someone to silently inject malicious code into applications. Basically, the Electron ASAR files aren't signed or encrypted, so modifying them is easy.

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Krebs on Security

OCTOBER 12, 2018

alongside Tony Sager , senior vice president and chief evangelist at the Center for Internet Security and a former bug hunter at the U.S. National Security Agency. Tony Sager, senior vice president and chief evangelist at the Center for Internet Security. TS: Like a lot of things in security, the economics always win.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 17, 2018

Yoroi security firm uncovered a targeted attack against one of the most important companies in the Italian Naval Industry leveraging MartyMcFly Malware. The victim was one of the most important leaders in the field of security and defensive military grade Naval ecosystem in Italy. About the author: Marco Ramilli, Founder of Yoroi.

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Schneier on Security

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

Abstract: Voters are understandably concerned about election security. Finally, we suggest questions for critically assessing security risks of new voting system proposals.

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Schneier on Security

APRIL 5, 2021

More detail in the article. Security and privacy controls are still to be worked out, which means that there probably won’t be any.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 23, 2018

Group-IB security experts are warning about the increasing scammers’ activity during the Black Friday and Cyber Monday Sales. Fake leather bags, sunglasses, sportswear, electronics and perfumes pose risks to consumers. How to avoid online scammers: protect your brand & secure your wallet. Long Beach press conference.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 17, 2020

The term cyber refers, by and large, to the virtual world of ICT, the Internet and computers. individuals, security researchers, organizations, and businesses) that could gather and exchange information about cyber threats. In this context, it refers to share intelligence and to master communication about intelligence.

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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 24, 2023

In an ideal world, cybersecurity analysts would get legitimate daily reports on improving a company’s security. Scammers now routinely spray out fake bug reports designed to take advantage of the naiveite and/or lack of vigilance of security analysts in the field. Security analysts should be on high alert.

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Schneier on Security

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

The Washington Post is reporting that the US Customs and Border Protection agency is seizing and copying cell phone, tablet, and computer data from “as many as” 10,000 phones per year, including an unspecified number of American citizens. More articles. ports of entry. Slashdot thread.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 17, 2021

Naturally, database vendors are leading providers of database security tools, and a growing number of cloud-based database providers are moving deeper into the data security space. Security is paramount. Starting our list of the top database security vendors is the multinational cloud computing company, Alibaba Cloud.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024

These laws aim to establish standards for securing data, ensuring privacy, and mitigating risks associated with digital information. By enforcing these regulations, governments seek to enhance the overall security posture of businesses and institutions, reduce the likelihood of cyber incidents, and promote trust in the digital ecosystem.

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Schneier on Security

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

Another of the Advanced Persistent Threat (APT)’s targets, security firm CrowdStrike, said the attacker tried unsuccessfully to read its email by leveraging a compromised account of a Microsoft reseller the firm had worked with. It then verifies electronically that no hacker has inserted something in between steps.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Application security is the practice of securing software and data from hackers, whether that application comes from a third party or was developed in house, regardless of where it resides or how it’s accessed. How Does Application Security Work? What Are the Types of Application Security?

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

Regardless of how familiar you are with Information Security, you’ve probably come across the term ‘malware’ countless times. Related: Companies must bear a broad security burden. This article will walk you through the various types of malware, how to identify and prevent a malware attack, and how to mitigate the risks.

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Schneier on Security

OCTOBER 3, 2018

Interesting article on terahertz millimeter-wave scanners and their uses to detect terrorist bombers. The heart of the device is a block of electronics about the size of a 1990s tower personal computer. I am quoted in the article as being skeptical of the technology, particularly how its deployed.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MAY 31, 2021

Use cases of secure IoT deployment. In our previous blog post , we discussed the challenges for securing IoT deployments, and how businesses and consumers benefit from authenticating and validating IoT software and firmware updates. Tue, 06/01/2021 - 06:55. Use case 1: Fortune 500 Healthcare Company.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 25, 2022

Encryption and the development of cryptography have been a cornerstone of IT security for decades and remain critical for data protection against evolving threats. Quantum computing attacks already present a real threat to existing standards, making the continued development of encryption pivotal for years to come. What is Encryption?

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 21, 2022

These can come in a variety of forms we’ll discuss in more detail below, but the most common in a modern office setting is software monitoring, where a piece of software is installed onto employees’ computers, which can then track things such as web activity. Want to Make Sure Remote Workers Can Access Your Network Securely?

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DLA Piper Privacy Matters

JANUARY 11, 2021

On 16 December 2020, the European Commission adopted a proposal for a Directive on measures for a high common level of cybersecurity across the Union (“NIS II Directive”) that revises the current Directive on Security of Network and Information Systems (“NIS Directive”). see also our previous blogpost on the NIS Directive).

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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). This article looks at the top digital forensic software tools of 2021 and what customers should consider when buying or acquiring a DSF tool.

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ARMA International

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

This means imaging the “art of the possible” for a new future using a cloud computing model to deliver transformative change. Gartner (2021) has two related definitions: Digital Transformation: “can refer to anything from IT modernization (for example, cloud computing), to digital optimization, to the invention of new digital business models.”

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ARMA International

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

Those employees joined a growing number of workers in other countries – Belgium, the UK, and Sweden, to name a few – who use microchips for workplace security, convenience, and commuting. Another common name for the IoB is embodied computing , where the human body is used as a technology platform. Benefits and Risks.

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ARMA International

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

This means imagining the “art of the possible” for a new future using a cloud computer model to deliver transformative change. The previous article –Part 2 of this 3-part series – discussed DT by imagining how the “art of the possible” can help define the end state of the DT journey. Introduction. Cloud-first “Mind-shift”. 2020, p 6).

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Schneier on Security

FEBRUARY 1, 2018

The attacker gains physical access to the ATM, plants malware using specialized electronics, and then later returns and forces the machine to dispense all the cash it has inside. Lots of details in the article. Brian Krebs is reporting sophisticated jackpotting attacks against US ATMs.

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Hunton Privacy

JUNE 13, 2012

On June 7, 2012, the Article 29 Working Party (the “Working Party”) adopted an Opinion analyzing the exemptions to the prior opt-in consent requirement for cookies. Article 5.3 User-centric security cookies are exempted, unless they relate to services not explicitly requested by the user.

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Schneier on Security

OCTOBER 9, 2019

Could they contain a secret camera that reads electronic sensors on the cards? This isn't the first time someone has been accused of cheating because they are simply playing significantly better than computer simulations predict that even the best player would play. News article. How could it be anything else? It's so obvious!

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AIIM

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

Just recently, my colleague and co-author of this article Mike Simon and I had the opportunity to attend the annual AI Now Institute Symposium at New York University, focusing on the socio-economic impacts of AI technologies. Increased regulation may be the only way to address such gaps. AI in the Courts.

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AIIM

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

Mitigate Data Privacy and Security Risks with Machine Learning. The Privacy and Security Dichotomy. Article 30 of GDPR requires organizations to map out how personal information of collected, processed and to whom such information is disclosed and the measures taken to collect information that is limited to what is necessary.

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eDiscovery Daily

MARCH 27, 2019

An article in Naked Security ( Sacked IT guy annihilates 23 of his ex-employer’s AWS servers , written by Lisa Vaas) reports that the UK’s Thames Valley Police announced on Monday that 36-year-old Steffan Needham, of Bury, Greater Manchester, was jailed for two years at Reading Crown Court following a nine-day trial.

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DLA Piper Privacy Matters

JANUARY 26, 2022

This article provides an overview of the main regulatory data protection initiatives and explores how they all fit together. Certain obligations have a more general scope of application, whereas others are limited to providers of electronic communications networks and services. the legal basis for direct marketing communications.

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eDiscovery Daily

APRIL 7, 2019

I referenced the fact that all 50 states (plus DC, Guam, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands) have security breach notification laws , but I was not aware of any specific guidelines or opinions relating to a lawyer’s duty regarding data breach notification. An article written by Anton Janik, Jr. An article written by Anton Janik, Jr.

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ChiefTech

SEPTEMBER 17, 2012

However, they had no intention of implementing any kind of sophisticated security or access control system. Because Web browsers run on any type of computer, the same electronic information can be viewed by any employee. What is an intranet? One of an intranet's most obvious virtues is its ability to slash the need for paper.

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