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The UK National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) orders smart device manufacturers to ban default passwords starting from April 29, 2024. The U.K. National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) is urging manufacturers of smart devices to comply with new legislation that bans default passwords. The law, known as the Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure act (or PSTI act), will be effective on April 29, 2024. “From 29 April 2024, manufacturers of consumer ‘smart’ devices must comply wi
A 26-year-old Finnish man was sentenced to more than six years in prison today after being convicted of hacking into an online psychotherapy clinic, leaking tens of thousands of patient therapy records, and attempting to extort the clinic and patients. On October 21, 2020, the Vastaamo Psychotherapy Center in Finland became the target of blackmail when a tormentor identified as “ransom_man” demanded payment of 40 bitcoins (~450,000 euros at the time) in return for a promise not to publish highly
Finnish hacker was sentenced to more than six years in prison for hacking into an online psychotherapy clinic and attempted extortion. A popular 26-year-old Finnish hacker Aleksanteri Kivimäki was sentenced to more than six years in prison for hacking into the online psychotherapy clinic Vastaamo Psychotherapy Center, exposing tens of thousands of patient therapy records, and trying to extort the clinic and its clients.
Data Breach Report Lead Author Alex Pinto Discusses Top Findings, Best Practices Verizon's 17th annual 2024 Data Breach Investigations Report highlights a troubling trend: The exploitation of vulnerabilities in the wild has tripled, primarily due to ransomware actors targeting zero-day vulnerabilities, such as the MOVEit flaw that triggered numerous data theft incidents.
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'Ransom_man' Extortionist Faces 6-Year, 3-Month Prison Term A Finnish court found Aleksanteri Tomminpoika Kivimäki guilty of hacking and leaking online the psychotherapy records of 33,000 individuals in a 2020 incident. The District Court of Länsi-Uusimaa has sentenced Kivimäki, 26, to six years and three months in prison.
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'Ransom_man' Extortionist Faces 6-Year, 3-Month Prison Term A Finnish court found Aleksanteri Tomminpoika Kivimäki guilty of hacking and leaking online the psychotherapy records of 33,000 individuals in a 2020 incident. The District Court of Länsi-Uusimaa has sentenced Kivimäki, 26, to six years and three months in prison.
If you are new to AIIM, you might be wondering what AIIM means when we say "information," which we admittedly say a lot. My favorite explanation of information is from Steve Weissman, CIP, who told me that he simply refers to information as "stuff in a box." Information represents all the data you manage within your organization. Information means both structured and unstructured data.
Thousands of planes and ships are facing GPS jamming and spoofing. Experts warn these attacks could potentially impact critical infrastructure, communication networks, and more.
For all the discussion around the sophisticated technology, strategies, and tactics hackers use to infiltrate networks, sometimes the simplest attack method can do the most damage. The recent Unitronics hack , in which attackers took control over a Pennsylvania water authority and other entities, is a good example. In this instance, hackers are suspected to have exploited simple cybersecurity loopholes, including the fact that the software shipped with easy-to-guess default passwords.
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This blog was co-written by Javvad Malik and Erich Kron. Let’s dive into the cautionary world of phishing simulations gone wrong. You know, those attempts to train users not to fall for phishing that somehow end up setting off more alarms than a Hawaiian missile alert system.
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ZoomInfo customers aren’t just selling — they’re winning. Revenue teams using our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform grew pipeline by 32%, increased deal sizes by 40%, and booked 55% more meetings. Download this report to see what 11,000+ customers say about our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform and how it impacts their bottom line. The data speaks for itself!
At the end of 2000, I was hired by USA Today to cover Microsoft, which at the time was being prosecuted by the U.S. Department of Justice. Related: Why proxies aren’t enough Microsoft had used illegal monopolistic practices to crush Netscape Navigator thereby elevating Internet Explorer (IE) to become far and away the No. 1 web browser. IE’s reign proved to be fleeting.
New Report Says Global Threat Actors May Use AI to Enhance Physical Attacks on US The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is warning that known limitations for nuclear and chemical security regulations in the United States could lead to global threat actors taking advantage of artificial intelligence tools to launch catastrophic attacks against the country.
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Investments in Island Led by Coatue and Sequoia Support Global Expansion, R&D, M&A Island's Series D funding doubles its valuation to $3 billion and gives the enterprise browser startup more than $350 million in its war chest. The funding aims to boost Island's global expansion in Europe and APAC, support R&D to enhance functionality, and open doors to potential M&A opportunities.
The DHS compliance audit clock is ticking on Zero Trust. Government agencies can no longer ignore or delay their Zero Trust initiatives. During this virtual panel discussion—featuring Kelly Fuller Gordon, Founder and CEO of RisX, Chris Wild, Zero Trust subject matter expert at Zermount, Inc., and Principal of Cybersecurity Practice at Eliassen Group, Trey Gannon—you’ll gain a detailed understanding of the Federal Zero Trust mandate, its requirements, milestones, and deadlines.
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Modern Treasury's Ani Narayan on Why RFP on New Rails Won't Replace ACH Just Yet As ACH continues to dominate U.S. transactions, newer payment rails, including FedNow, are working to make their platforms more secure. One of the ways they are doing this is by implementing a request for payment or RFP. Ani Narayan at Modern Treasury discussed the implications of this move.
Incorporating generative AI (gen AI) into your sales process can speed up your wins through improved efficiency, personalized customer interactions, and better informed decision- making. Gen AI is a game changer for busy salespeople and can reduce time-consuming tasks, such as customer research, note-taking, and writing emails, and provide insightful data analysis and recommendations.
Tel Aviv, Israel – April 30, 2024 – Cybersixgill, the global cyber threat intelligence data provider, broke new ground today by introducing its Third-Party Intelligence module. The new module delivers vendor-specific cybersecurity and threat intelligence to organizations’ security teams, enabling them to continuously monitor and detect risks to their environment arising from third-party suppliers and take preemptive action before an attack executes.
The US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued an advisory warning of a scam campaign targeting users of online dating platforms. The scammers are attempting to trick users into signing up for fraudulent monthly subscriptions in order to be verified as a real person.
On April 15, 2024, the U.S. Department of Justice, upon referral from the Federal Trade Commission, filed a complaint and stipulated order against telehealth company Cerebral, Inc. The claims related to the company’s sharing personal data without consumer consent and making it very difficult for consumers to cancel their subscriptions to this telehealth service.
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Office for Civil Rights _ April 19, 2024 HHS Office for Civil Rights Creates FAQ Webpage in Response to the Change Healthcare Cyberattack Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) posted a new webpage to share answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) […] The post HHS Office for Civil Rights Creates FAQ Webpage in Response to the Change Healthcare Cyberattack first appeared on IG GURU.
Keeper Security is transforming cybersecurity for people and organizations around the world. Keeper’s affordable and easy-to-use solutions are built on a foundation of zero-trust and zero-knowledge security to protect every user on every device. Our next-generation privileged access management solution deploys in minutes and seamlessly integrates with any tech stack to prevent breaches, reduce help desk costs and ensure compliance.
Airline investigating whether privacy breach allowing customers to view others’ account details was caused by ‘recent system changes’ Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our morning and afternoon news emails , free app or daily news podcast Potentially thousands of Qantas customers have had their personal details made public via the airline’s app, with some frequent flyers able to view strangers’ account details and possibly make changes to other users’ bookings.
Setting up a firewall is the first step in securing your network. A successful firewall setup and deployment requires careful design, implementation, and maintenance to effectively improve your network integrity and data security. Before performing a firewall configuration, consider factors such as security requirements, network architecture, and interoperability; avoid typical firewall setup errors; and follow the best practices below.
The utility industry is facing a critical point where it must embrace the vast potential of artificial intelligence (AI) to transform energy production and distribution while addressing significant concerns related to regulations, data security, and ethical considerations. This juncture requires careful guidance from utility leaders to navigate the AI challenges and opportunities ahead.
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