Krebs on Security

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

government online. Many readers were aghast that the IRS would ask people to hand over their biometric and personal data to a private company that begin in 2010 as a way to help veterans, teachers and other public servants qualify for retail discounts. to commercialize what should be a core government service.” ”

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IT Governance

AUGUST 21, 2018

Only time will tell – and we may not have to wait long – but in the meantime, what is the impact of data breaches in the retail industry, and what needs to be done to mitigate them? Despite the prospect of fines and other penalties, many retailers are still not PCI-compliant. Identify and authenticate access to system components.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 24, 2024

A ransomware attack against the Finnish IT services provider Tietoevry disrupted the services of some Swedish government agencies and shops. Impacted customers include Sweden’s largest cinema chain Filmstaden (the attack disrupted its online ticket system) and the discount retail chain Rusta.

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Security Affairs

MAY 2, 2023

FortiGuard Labs researchers observed a worrisome level of attacks attempting to exploit an authentication bypass vulnerability in TBK DVR devices. Threat actors are attempting to exploit a five-year-old authentication bypass issue, tracked as CVE-2018-9995 (CVSS score of 9.8), in TBK DVR devices.

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Krebs on Security

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

government did not name the victim organization, but there is every indication that the money was stolen from the now-defunct cryptocurrency exchange FTX , which had just filed for bankruptcy on that same day. 11, 2022 after they SIM-swapped an AT&T customer by impersonating them at a retail store using a fake ID. 11-12, 2022.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 9, 2021

Most of the attacks have been reported in July, the organizations hit by the ransomware gang operate in professional services, construction, manufacturing, retail, and food industries. Ransomware operators also stole data from the victims and leaked it online when they refused to pay the ransom. in Australia since 2020.

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Benefits of PrivX •Eliminates static credentials with passwordless authentication and just-in-time access, enabling easy implementation of Zero Trust access management solution. We have 5,000+ customers worldwide, including 40 percent of Fortune 500 companies and major organizations in the Finance, Government, Retail, and Industrial segments.

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Krebs on Security

JANUARY 19, 2022

was originally launched in 2010 with the goal of helping e-commerce sites validate the identities of customers who might be eligible for discounts at various retail establishments, such as veterans, teachers, students, nurses and first responders. prompts users to choose a multi-factor authentication (MFA) option. McLean, Va.-based

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

Already having our primary access points for code and infrastructure behind strong authentication requiring two factor authentication (2FA), we learned that SMS-based authentication is not nearly as secure as we would hope, and the main attack was via SMS intercept. This is because they are useful in targeting big companies.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

The entire passenger process, from check-in to boarding, involves multiple stakeholders, including government regulators, airport management, airline personnel, and on-premise security teams, working together to maintain a robust and secure environment.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

. “As early as 2022, APT28 actors had utilized compromised EdgeRouters to facilitate covert cyber operations against governments, militaries, and organizations around the world.” and foreign governments and military, security, and corporate organizations. ” reads the joint report. ” concludes the report.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 10, 2020

TA505 hacking group has been active since 2014 focusing on Retail and banking sectors. The Netlogon service is an Authentication Mechanism used in the Windows Client Authentication Architecture which verifies logon requests, and it registers, authenticates, and locates Domain Controllers.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 28, 2023

Applicable Metrics Aruba ClearPass is deployed in high-volume authentication environments (e.g. 10+ million authentications a day) as well as distributed environments requiring local authentication survivability across multiple geographies (e.g. 30 points of presence).

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 10, 2022

We live in a digital world in which we engage with significant social, government, retail, business and entertainment services now delivered without any direct human service management. The report provides novel and important insights for businesses, governments, academics and citizens. Governments need to take action.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MAY 22, 2023

Organizations across all industries, from banks and retailers to governments and healthcare providers can leverage CIAM to earn customers' trust and meet their growing desire for convenient, safe digital interactions. Preference management: Using consumer data to drive personalisation and engage with customers wherever they are.

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IT Governance

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

In fact, in 2020–2022, the financial sector was the second-most attacked sector, topped only by the retail and manufacturing sector. ICT risk management requirements under DORA In Chapter II, DORA recognises governance as a key part of the organisation’s ICT risk management framework. million (about £4.70

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 9, 2023

So it was a natural progression for traditional PKI solution providers to extend digital certificates and PKI — the tried-and-true form of authenticating and securing digital connections – into this realm of hyperconnectivity. They’re all becoming increasingly dependent on hyperconnectivity.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

26 posting confirming that the compromise was at the hands of the same nation-state threat group behind the SolarWinds hack and subsequent attacks on various technology companies and federal government agencies. The intruders got in by tricking UScellular retail store employees into downloading malicious software on store computers.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Most essentially, facial recognition technology promises a solid amount of internal and external security advantages in the day-to-day activity of enterprises, making it a key technology for passwordless authentication. Also read: Passwordless Authentication 101. False Negatives, Deepfakes and Other Concerns. Amazon Rekognition.

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IT Governance

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Elsewhere, we assess data breaches at a cancer research facility and the US retailer Bed Bath & Beyond. Twitter’s verification chaos creates authentication conundrum. The US retail store Bed Bath & Beyond recently confirmed that it suffered a data breach after an employee was caught out by a phishing scam. Get started.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 30, 2020

Zoom has over 74,000 customers and 13 million monthly active users, its popularity exploded with the COVID19 outbreak because the platform is used by millions of students, government and private employees. Ensure you are ordering goods from an authentic source. ” reads the analysis published by CheckPoint.

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OpenText Information Management

APRIL 15, 2024

High tech, healthcare, and retail organizations can use OpenText Aviator to automate the process for searching and summarizing customer-related information scattered across many applications. Business AI: Data governance, compliance, and authentication are table stakes today. Prioritize trust Secure and govern data.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

ransomware builder used by multiple threat actors Cisco fixes 3 high-severity DoS flaws in NX-OS and FXOS software Cybercrime Unpacking the MOVEit Breach: Statistics and Analysis Cl0p Ups The Ante With Massive MOVEit Transfer Supply-Chain Exploit FBI, Partners Dismantle Qakbot Infrastructure in Multinational Cyber Takedown U.S.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

The surveillance regime the UK government has built seriously undermines our freedom,” Megan Golding, a lawyer speaking for privacy advocates, stated. The partners aim to combine fingerprint and facial data to more effectively authenticate employees in workplace settings. Related: Snowden on unrestrained surveillance.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 3, 2018

Government experts analyzed 10 samples of malware involved in FASTCash attacks, state-sponsored hackers used them to compromise payment “switch application servers” within the targeted banks to facilitate fraudulent transactions. ” states the report. Further details, including IoCs, are reported in the alert.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Although authentication technology has come a long way, identity verification is still at the verge of “crossing the chasm.” Enrolment and remote access to government services such as social security, tax, etc. Secure online services for retailers. Premium automotive apps. Remote check-ins at hotels.

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Adam Levin

JULY 8, 2020

What would happen if you typed in “Amazon,” the corresponding domain popped up, and you clicked, but instead of finding the world’s largest online retailer, you landed on a 1980s WarGames-themed page with a laughing skull? federal government to hijack and tamper with government domain name entries.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JUNE 21, 2023

However, in some circumstances, the institutions handling money as part of a retail transaction should have the ability to perform KYC (Know Your Customer) checks, as mandated under their industry compliance regime. Mutual authentication occurs between secure elements that have been provisioned to devices securely during manufacture.

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Hunton Privacy

SEPTEMBER 19, 2016

On September 15, 2016, the New Jersey Senate unanimously approved a bill that seeks to limit retailers’ ability to collect and use personal data contained on consumers’ driver and non-driver identification cards. The bill, known as the Personal Information and Privacy Protection Act , must now be approved by the New Jersey Assembly.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 14, 2021

The company started in education and has expanded to government and corporate markets. CounterACT plays well in regulated environments such as defense, finance, healthcare and retail. Agentless solutions provide more flexibility when identifying and authenticating devices. Get an in-depth look at Auconet BICS.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 28, 2020

ZDnet confirmed the authenticity for some of the data available for sale. The name Fxmsp refers a high-profile Russian- and English-speaking hacking group focused on breaching high-profile private corporate and government information. ” reported ZDNet.

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Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Big Yellow and Avira weren’t the only established brands cashing in on crypto hype as a way to appeal to a broader audience: The venerable electronics retailer RadioShack wasted no time in announcing plans to launch a cryptocurrency exchange. A report commissioned by Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) reveals that most big U.S.

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IT Governance

JANUARY 9, 2020

The retail and hospitality industries will continue to have their POS equipment targeted. However, many enterprise and large organisations and tech-savvy individuals will realise the benefits of multifactor authentication to secure their accounts. Weak passwords will continue to be exploited as attackers monetise credentials.

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Collibra

MAY 6, 2020

A data technology company is going to have different security requirements than a finance company and different requirements than a government contractor. These tools we need to do our jobs, create a unique digital identity for each individual which can be used to authenticate access to the company’s systems.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JULY 15, 2021

Yes, and Ellen uses the example of a retail grocery store to effectively demonstrate the point. The rise of IoT has not gone unnoticed in government circles. The risk of more devices, more information, more quickly can create unanticipated opportunities for malicious actors.

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IT Governance

JUNE 21, 2023

Some bogus messages might look like security alerts, for instance, whereas others advertise bargain discounts at an online retailer. Use multi-factor authentication In many phishing scams, the attacker’s motive is to capture the victim’s passwords in order to compromise their account.

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The Texas Record

NOVEMBER 1, 2017

Bill Burr (not the comedian) came up with the original National Institute of Standards Technology (NIST) publication in 2003, which gave guidance to developers on how to structure identity authentication for users of a system. Like this: TxRecBi#1! Texas Record Blog Is Number One!

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