Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 29, 2019

According to Group-IB’s experts, the most frustrating trend of 2019 was the use of cyberweapons in military operations. As for 2019, it has become the year of covert military operations in cyberspace. The threat actor mainly targets insurance, consulting, and construction companies.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 17, 2021

“Total number of persons affected (including residents): 5,810” Exposed data includes names, birth dates, contact information, driver’s license information, Social Security numbers, government-issued ID (such as military ID and tax ID), and health-related information (including health insurance information). Source WSJ.

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ARMA International

JANUARY 30, 2020

On December 23, Yahoo News [1] reported on a Department of Defense memo [2] warning military personnel that using direct-to-consumer (DTC) DNA testing could pose “personal and operational risks.” In other words, the Pentagon is concerned about hostile entities using such biometric data to better surveil and track the military.

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Security Affairs

MAY 3, 2022

RedFoxtrot has been active since at least 2014 and focused on gathering military intelligence from neighboring countries, it is suspected to work under the PLA China-linked Unit 69010. Experts observed overlap between the TTPs of the Moshen Dragon group with the ones of the Chinese Nomad Panda (aka RedFoxtrot).

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Krebs on Security

SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

There are dozens of private companies that specialize in providing consumer credit reports and scores to specific industries, including real estate brokers, landlords, insurers, debt buyers, employers, banks, casinos and retail stores. If that accurately describes your views on the matter, this post may well change your mind. citizens.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

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Security Affairs

JUNE 17, 2020

“We carry cybersecurity insurance, subject to applicable deductibles and policy limits. system-on-chip maker MaxLinear disclosed a security incident, Maze ransomware operators infected some of its computing systems in May. The company reset passwords of the affected customers and reported the intrusion to law enforcement.

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IT Governance

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Mexico confirms hack of military records (unknown) Randolph-area school district disables its own website following transphobic hack (unknown) Australia’s Telstra hit by data breach, two weeks after attack on Optus (unknown) Patient details compromised in cyber attack on health provider Pinnacle (unknown) CHI Health faces ‘IT security incident’ impacting (..)

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 3, 2018

I have a Yahoo email account, I’ve shopped at Home Depot and Target , my father was in the military and had a security clearance, which included a dossier on his family, archived at the U.S. Office of Personnel Management , I’ve had insurance coverage from Premera Blue Cross and I’ve stayed at the Marriott Marquis in San Francisco.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

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Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 29, 2022

One of those is Mark Sokolovsky , a 26-year-old Ukrainian man who operated the popular “ Raccoon ” malware-as-a-service offering; Sokolovsky was busted in March after fleeing Ukraine’s mandatory military service orders. A single bitcoin is trading at around $45,000.

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Hunton Privacy

AUGUST 2, 2021

The safe harbor also applies in cases where the cybersecurity program conforms to applicable state or federal security laws and regulations ( e.g. , the security requirements of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act and the Gramm-Leach Bliley Act). Cybersecurity Safe Harbor (HB 6607).

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IT Governance

JULY 1, 2021

We found a comparatively low 9,780,931 breached records from publicly disclosed security incidents in June 2021. But don’t be fooled by that number – it comes from 106 incidents, which is roughly average for the year. June’s figures bring the annual running total of security incidents to 729 and the total number of breached records to 3,947,030,094.

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IT Governance

MARCH 1, 2022

In the midst of all this, organisations across Europe have reported delays as a result of alleged state-sponsored attacks – including Toyota’s Japanese plants and a kettle manufacturer in the Isle of Man. It will take place on Thursday, 3 March at 3pm, and you can register for on our website.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 11, 2019

Machete cyber-espionage group targets Latin America military. American Insurance firm State Farm victim of credential stuffing attacks. Fraudster stole $870,000 from 2 US universities with spear-phishing mails. GermanWiper, a data-wiping malware that is targeting Germany. Hacking Radio Blasting Systems for Fun & Explosions.

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KnowBe4

MARCH 28, 2023

"A leader tasked with cybersecurity can get ahead of the game by understanding where we are in the story of machine learning (ML) as a hacking tool," Tyson writes. "At At present, the most important area of relevance around AI for cybersecurity is content generation. Remember: Culture eats strategy for breakfast and is always top-down.

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IT Governance

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

IT Governance found 73 publicly disclosed security incidents in August 2023, accounting for 79,729,271 breached records. You can find the full list below, divided into four categories: cyber attacks, ransomware, data breaches, and malicious insiders and miscellaneous incidents.

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Hunton Privacy

JUNE 22, 2020

heath records or records of a wellness program or similar program of health promotion or disease prevention, a health care professional’s medical diagnosis or treatment of the consumer or a health insurance policy number. The law is enforceable by the Vermont Attorney General.

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Data Matters

MAY 2, 2019

As the legislative session drew to a close, what once seemed like an inevitability suddenly looked unlikely. The Washington Privacy Act, SB 5376/HB1854, failed to make its way through the legislative process. The Bill’s sponsor, Sen.

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KnowBe4

MAY 9, 2023

The payload is a cryptojacking Monero miner. A cryptojacker is bad enough since it will drain power and degrade device performance. This one also carries the potential for compromising sensitive information, particularly credentials, and serving as staging for further attacks. This campaign may be more effective for its routine, innocent look.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

FEBRUARY 15, 2018

One such example is the recent disclosure that military personnel wearing Strava devices are revealing highly sensitive information about their locations and activities. For most individuals who have come inured to breaches, the latest breach victim isn’t new or shocking. With each colossal breach, public outcry seems to become more muted.

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IT Governance

JUNE 27, 2019

The ransomware was accompanied by a note: “Your files are encrypted with the strongest military algorithms. Earlier this month, Norsk Hydro published its first quarterly report since it fell victim to a devastating ransomware attack in March. Profits fell by 82% , but that’s a much better result than many were expecting.

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Information Governance Perspectives

APRIL 5, 2023

John Danenberger, CPCU, is Corporate Counsel at State Farm Insurance and specializes in addressing emerging issues around telematics. In 2015, he successfully transitioned from a military career as a trial attorney for the JAG Corps to working in telematics in corporate America for State Farm Insurance.

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OpenText Information Management

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

For example, the report highlights retaliatory attacks following Western support for Ukraine, which often occur within 24–48 hours of public announcements of aid or military assistance. China: Expanding its focus to South China Sea neighbors, China often partners with threat actors such as Storm0558 to support its geopolitical aims.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 20, 2024

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Hunton Privacy

JUNE 14, 2018

Attorney General Notification: If an entity must notify Colorado residents of a data breach, and reasonably believes that the breach has affected 500 or more residents, it must also provide notice to the Colorado Attorney General.

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Information Management Resources

NOVEMBER 21, 2017

Military insurer will predominantly be looking to hire software engineers and applications developers, it says.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

The internet is fraught with peril these days, but nothing strikes more fear into users and IT security pros than the threat of ransomware. A ransomware attack is about as bad as a cyber attack can get. Here, then, is a comprehensive look at ransomware, what it is, how to prevent it, and what to do if you become one of its unfortunate victims.

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Data Protection Report

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

On Wednesday, February 14, 2018, an amended bill passed unanimously in Colorado’s House Committee on State, Veterans and Military Affairs. The proposed bill overlaps with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) and state privacy laws.

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DLA Piper Privacy Matters

JUNE 4, 2021

This is a reminder for the automobile industry – and its supporting industries and insurers – to ensure a robust compliance framework to protect that data, and to reconsider processing of such data outside of China. Default or deemed consent is not sufficient; consent must be given by the driver, not the vehicle owner.

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Data Protection Report

MARCH 7, 2024

government, including the military and Intelligence Community.” government, including the military and Intelligence Community.” (at The regulation also proposes this chart with respect to risk levels and bulk thresholds: (at 25). What types of data brokerage transactions are in-scope? What about inter-affiliate transactions?

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The Security Ledger

AUGUST 1, 2019

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

You will also be given discounts on credit monitoring, identity-theft insurance and restoration assistance. . “Passwordless” management solutions are a solid option, as they not only secure all access points that require users to log in but also eliminate the need for employees to remember any passwords.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 26, 2024

Additional security layers implement effective controls and assure data confidentiality by adding additional insurance against breaches, zero day vulnerabilities, or tool failure. Perimeter Defense Perimeter defense blocks threats at the network’s edge. Defense in Depth Defense in depth assumes that any single security control may fail.

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ForAllSecure

MAY 17, 2023

Chris Gray of Deep Watch talks about the view from the inside of a virtual SOC, the ability to see threats against a large number of SMB organizations, and the changes to cyber insurance we’re seeing as a result. VAMOSI: Something has changed in the last five years, and demonstrably so. And why is that?

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Schneier on Security

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

In the first week of January, the pharmaceutical giant Merck quietly settled its years-long lawsuit over whether or not its property and casualty insurers would cover a $700 million claim filed after the devastating NotPetya cyberattack in 2017. The 9/11 attacks cost insurers and reinsurers $47 billion. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

You will also be given discounts on credit monitoring, identity-theft insurance and restoration assistance. . “Passwordless” management solutions are the best option, as they not only secure all access points that require users to log in but also eliminate the need for employees to remember any passwords.

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