Data Breach Today

MARCH 14, 2024

Senator Urges Government to Tell Public About Little-Known Manufacturer Reset Codes Experts told ISMG that Chinese-made locks and commercial safes could pose national security risks when used by major U.S.

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DECEMBER 4, 2024

The government agencies released a guide that advises telecom and critical infrastructure defenders on best practices to strengthen network security against PRC-linked and other cyber threats. Enhancing secure logging, isolating device management, and enforcing strict access control lists (ACLs) are key strategies.

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OCTOBER 23, 2024

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) charged four companies, Unisys, Avaya, Check Point, and Mimecast for misleading public disclosures related to the supply chain attack on SolarWinds. The federal securities laws prohibit half-truths, and there is no exception for statements in risk-factor disclosures.”

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Security Affairs

MAY 31, 2022

Cyber Research Labs observed a rise in ransomware attacks in the second quarter of 2022, some of them with a severe impact on the victims, such as the attack that hit the Costa Rican government that caused a nationwide crisis. The experts warn of ransomware attacks against government organizations. ” continues Cyble. .

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 12, 2020

US government networks are under attack, threat actors chained VPN and Windows Zerologon flaws to gain unauthorized access to elections support systems. The agencies warn of risk to elections information housed on government networks. ” reads the report. ” continues the alert.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

telecoms, compromising networks to steal call records and access private communications, mainly of government and political figures. The US agencies confirmed that Chinese threat actors had compromised the private communications of a “limited number” of government officials following the compromise of multiple U.S.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 13, 2023

A Joint Committee on the National Security Strategy (JCNSS) warns of the high risk of a catastrophic ransomware attack on the UK government. The British government is accused of failing to mitigate the risk of ransomware attacks. said Dame Margaret Beckett, the chair of the JCNSS. Beckett added.

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Data Breach Today

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Recent mega data breaches involving third-party vendors - such as the Change Healthcare cyberattack - are intensifying the spotlight on critical security risk management and governance issues for business associates and other suppliers, said regulatory attorney Rachel Rose.

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Security Affairs

JULY 5, 2024

The New York Times revealed that OpenAI suffered a security breach in 2023, but the company says source code and customer data were not compromised. OpenAI suffered a security breach in 2023, the New York Times reported. ” The executives believed the threat actor was a lone hacker with no link to a foreign government. .”

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

TopSec was founded in 1995, it offers cybersecurity services such as Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) and vulnerability scanning, along with “boutique” solutions to align with government initiatives and intelligence requirements. The company provided monitoring services to a state-owned enterprise facing a corruption scandal.

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Security Affairs

JULY 18, 2024

How to protect privacy and build secure AI products? How to Protect Privacy and Build Secure AI Products AI systems are transforming technology and driving innovation across industries. However, their unpredictability raises significant concerns about data security and privacy.

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Security and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently laid down the hammer charging and fining four prominent cybersecurity vendors for making misleading claims in connection with the SolarWinds hack. A security incident is often an indication of poor investment in security programs, rather than personal characeteriziation of the security leader.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Canada ordered ByteDance to shut down TikTok operations over security concerns but did not issue a full ban on the platform. The Canadian government ordered ByteDance to wind up TikTok Technology Canada, Inc. The Canadian government ordered ByteDance to wind up TikTok Technology Canada, Inc.

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Data Breach Today

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Top Tier Capital, HarbourVest Support Concentric's Path to Autonomous Data Security Supported by Top Tier Capital Partners and HarbourVest Partners, Concentric AI’s $45 million Series B funding round will drive product innovation in identity governance, risk monitoring and data breach investigation - critical areas for enterprises seeking resilient (..)

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Data Breach Today

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

New Report Identifies ‘Risky’ Unauthorized Apps That Pose National Security Risks The Department of Homeland Security inspector general found U.S.

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Data Breach Today

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Identity Security Expert Jeremy Grant on AI and Digital Identity Risks In the latest weekly update, Jeremy Grant of Venable joins three ISMG editors to discuss why the U.S. government is taking a back seat on digital identity issues, the risks of artificial intelligence, and takeaways from the U.S.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

The nation-state actors are known to carry out cyber-espionage against targeting government, military, and national infrastructure entities in Europe and Central Asia since at least December 2020. The compromise of email servers poses a substantial risk, especially during a conflict such as Russia-Ukraine.

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IT Governance

OCTOBER 23, 2024

What to do when your ‘supply chain’ is really a ‘supply loop’ When I asked Bridget Kenyon – CISO (chief information security officer) for SSCL, lead editor for ISO 27001:2022 and author of ISO 27001 Controls – what she’d like to cover in an interview, she suggested supply chain security. How can you secure a ‘supply loop’?

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Security Affairs

MAY 3, 2021

Pulse Secure has fixed a zero-day flaw in the Pulse Connect Secure (PCS) SSL VPN appliance that threat actors are actively exploiting in the wild. The vulnerability is a buffer overflow issue in Pulse Connect Secure Collaboration Suite prior b9.1R11.4 A vulnerability was discovered under Pulse Connect Secure (PCS).

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Data Breach Today

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Agency Publishes Notice Soliciting Comments on Potential Federal Response An artificial intelligence-fueled growth in data center construction has the federal government asking what it should do to help manage data security risks.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 1, 2023

The Canadian government announced it will ban the video app TikTok from all government-issued devices over security concerns. Canada is going to ban the popular Chinese video-sharing app TikTok from the mobile devices of its employees over security concerns. The app will be removed from government devices this week.

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Data Breach Today

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Capabilities The Biden administration declared artificial intelligence suitable for national security purposes in a Thursday directive providing guidance for AI governance and risk management for use in classified missions. White House Officials Worry That China Can Leap From U.S.

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The Last Watchdog

JULY 5, 2022

At any point the external environment can throw a curve ball – new government regulations, changes in political and social dynamics, or trends in sustainability to name a few. Cyber security keeps the C-suite up at night and perhaps that’s no surprise. Context of risk. Risk, including cyber risk, cannot be viewed in isolation.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 22, 2024

World-Check is a global database utilized by various organizations, including financial institutions, regulatory bodies, and law enforcement agencies, for assessing potential risks associated with individuals and entities. The list also includes criminals, suspected terrorists, intelligence operatives and a European spyware firm.

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Data Breach Today

MARCH 28, 2025

OpenText's Jay Mukherjee on a Smart Approach to Protect Data Across Its Life Cycle A risk-based framework helps organizations classify and protect sensitive data while simplifying access. Jay Mukherjee, CTO, channels and alliances, APAC at OpenText, recommends embedding security and compliance into data strategies from the start.

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Security Affairs

MAY 28, 2021

Researchers from FireEye warn that China-linked APT groups continue to target Pulse Secure VPN devices to compromise networks. Cybersecurity researchers from FireEye warn once again that Chinese APT groups continue to target Pulse Secure VPN devices to penetrate target networks and deliver malicious web shells to steal sensitive information.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

In the most recent campaign, the group targeted organizations in the communications, manufacturing, utility, transportation, construction, maritime, government, information technology, and education sectors. government neutralized the Volt Typhoon botnet taking over its C2 and deleting the bot from infected devices.

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Data Breach Today

MARCH 29, 2023

All Social Media Apps Collect Information on a Scale That Facilitates Surveillance There's much national security ado about how much user data gets collected by the Chinese-owned, wildly popular video-sharing app TikTok.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 21, 2021

The US National Security Agency (NSA) released guidance for securing Unified Communications/Voice and Video over IP Systems (VVoIP). NSA last week released guidance for securing their communication systems, specifically Unified Communications (UC) and Voice and Video over IP (VVoIP). ” concludes the guide.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Apple drops its lawsuit against commercial spyware vendor NSO Group, due to the risk of “threat intelligence” information exposure. Apple is seeking to drop its lawsuit against Israeli spyware company NSO Group , citing the risk of “threat intelligence” information exposure. ” reads the court filing.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Analyzing the Email Security Landscape and exploring Emerging Threats and Trends. VIPRE Security Group’s latest report, “Email Security in 2024: An Expert Insight into Email Threats,” delves into the cutting-edge tactics and technologies embraced by cybercriminals this year. million as malicious.

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Data Breach Today

JANUARY 24, 2024

Experts Warn Against Increasing Federal Reliance on Chinese Technology Experts are raising fresh concerns about the "significant risk" for Chinese espionage against U.S. federal networks after a government watchdog caught the government's main acquisition arm purchasing unauthorized, Chinese-manufactured video conference cameras.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

26 key cyber security stats for 2024 that every user should know, from rising cyber crime rates to the impact of AI technolog y. million unfilled cyber security jobs, showing a big need for skilled professionals. Market Growth: AI cyber security technology is projected to grow by 23.6% The US topped the list at $5.09

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MAY 24, 2024

Recall is currently in preview status; during this phase, we will collect customer feedback, develop more controls for enterprise customers to manage and govern Recall data, and improve the overall experience for users.” . “You can use Recall on Copilot+ PCs to find the content you have viewed on your device.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 24, 2024

Every week the best security articles from Security Affairs are free for you in your email box. Cybersecurity US holds conference on military AI use with dozens of allies to determine ‘responsible’ use DFSA’s Cyber Risk Management Guidelines: A Blueprint for Cyber Resilience? Is it a Russia’s weapon?

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 1, 2020

The British government will ban the installation of new Huawei equipment in the 5G networks of Wireless carriers after September 2021. The British government will not allow the installation of new Huawei equipment in the 5G networks of Wireless carriers after September 2021. ” th e UK Government announced. allegations. .

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Every week the best security articles from Security Affairs are free for you in your email box. Patch your TeamCity instance to avoid server hack Is Gelsemium APT behind a targeted attack in Southeast Asian Government? A new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter arrived!

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