Krebs on Security

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Labor Department’s inspector general said this week that roughly $100 million in fraudulent unemployment insurance claims were paid in 2020 to criminals who are already in jail. may require a recorded, live video chat with the person applying for benefits. 77,000 NEW (AB)USERS EACH DAY. To screen out fraudsters, ID.me

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Krebs on Security

MARCH 26, 2020

In a statement released this week, the Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) said 25 individuals were charged with circulating illegal means of payment in connection with some 90 websites that sold stolen credit card data. biz , a carding site whose slick video ads were profiled in a KrebsOnSecurity post last year.

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Threatpost

OCTOBER 19, 2020

"Nuke Bizzle" faces 22 years in prison after brazenly bragging about an identity-theft campaign in his music video, "EDD.".

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Krebs on Security

MAY 18, 2022

for “deceptive statements” the company and its founder allegedly made over how they handle facial recognition data collected on behalf of the Internal Revenue Service , which until recently required anyone seeking a new IRS account online to provide a live video selfie to ID.me.

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Schneier on Security

JANUARY 19, 2022

Doctors Clinical Lab, the lab Center for COVID Control uses to process tests, makes money by billing patients’ insurance companies or seeking reimbursement from the federal government for testing. you’re making for the rapid test,” Syed said in the video. “You guys will continue making the $28.50

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 20, 2023

This online epidemic involves the blackmail of a victim by the perpetrator via material gained against them, typically in the form of nude photos and videos. Exploitation drivers From the case of Hegestratos committing insurance fraud by sinking a ship in 300 B.C., The advancement of fraud has materialized parallel to that of currency.

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IT Governance

JANUARY 9, 2020

Almost everyone wants to know what the future has in store – particularly when it comes to cyber security. With that in mind, Geraint Williams, IT Governance’s chief information security officer, discusses his cyber security predictions in the upcoming year. Our predictions. Ransomware will continue to increase.

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IT Governance

MAY 20, 2020

We take a look at some of those challenges in this latest round-up, which discusses the cyber security risks associated with the pandemic and the ways lockdown threatens our ability to work productively and safely. Cyber crime. Phishing scams. Britons have been scammed out of £3.5

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Security experts shared lists of organizations that were infected with the SolarWinds Sunburst backdoor after decoding the DGA mechanism. Security experts started analyzing the DGA mechanism used by threat actors behind the SolarWinds hack to control the Sunburst / Solarigate backdoor and published the list of targeted organizations.

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OpenText Information Management

MARCH 31, 2025

If you havent upgraded yet, youre missing out on transformative features designed to streamline operations, improve security, and enhance collaboration across your enterprise. Secure, compliant, and connected CE 23.1 introduced crucial enhancements that support compliance, security, and productivity across industries.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Byron is the founder and editor-in-chief of The Last Watchdog on Privacy & Security. His news analysis columns, podcasts, and videos are crafted to foster a useful understanding of complex privacy and cybersecurity developments for company decision-makers and individual citizens — for the greater good.

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Adam Levin

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020

With the average cost of a data breach exceeding three million dollars, cyber insurance has become a necessity for SMBs. The post SMBs and Cyber Insurance – Third Certainty #27 appeared first on Adam Levin. Find out more on the latest episode of Third Certainty with Adam Levin.

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Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Until recently, I was fairly active on Twitter , regularly tweeting to more than 350,000 followers about important security news and stories here. Facing a backlash from lawmakers and the public, the IRS soon reverses course , saying video selfies will be optional and that any biometric data collected will be destroyed after verification.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 7, 2022

As the demand for robust security defense grows by the day, the market for cybersecurity technology has exploded, as well as the number of available solutions. NINJIO prepares organizations to defend against cyber threats through their engaging, video-based training courses. Ready to conquer your greatest security challenges?

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KnowBe4

MAY 16, 2023

Building up your organization's human firewall by fostering a strong security culture is essential to outsmart bad actors. Learn about the real risks of weak passwords, why password management is key to building a strong security culture, and our best advice on how to protect your users and your organization.

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Adam Levin

MARCH 18, 2020

While the transition to remote appointments may help flatten the curve of Covid-19 cases and provide much-needed relief to medical professionals, it does create a new set of cybersecurity concerns, especially regarding compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA ).

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Adam Levin

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

According to a representative of Euler Hermes Group SA, the firm’s insurance company, the CEO was targeted by a new kind of scam that used AI-enhanced technology to create an audio deepfake of his employer’s voice. Security experts worry the exploit could spark a new trend. .

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 1, 2019

That includes social security and social insurance numbers, bank account numbers, phone numbers, birth dates, email addresses and self-reported income; in short, just about everything on an identity thief’s wish list. Not even doing this YouTube video apology was enough to save Smith his job.

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OpenText Information Management

AUGUST 26, 2024

3 A messaging platform can help mid-size banks and insurance companies meet these communications challenges, offering a quick ROI and the flexibility to grow into new use cases. Alerts Trust is paramount to creating deeper relationships in banking, insurance and wealth management.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 12, 2025

5 Security and privacy: 3.6/5 5 Security and privacy: 4.3/5 NordVPN is available on Linux, Windows, and Mac computers, and its undergone multiple security audits from third-party testing firms. NordVPN is available on Linux, Windows, and Mac computers, and its undergone multiple security audits from third-party testing firms.

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KnowBe4

APRIL 25, 2023

Security researchers are jailbreaking large language models to get around safety rules. Soon, the CEO of security firm Adversa AI had GPT-4 spouting homophobic statements, creating phishing emails, and supporting violence." Security Culture Benchmarking feature lets you compare your organization's security culture with your peers NEW!

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IT Governance

MARCH 2, 2020

At first glance, February appears to be a big improvement cyber security-wise compared to the start of the year. Pacific Specialty Insurance Company notifies plan members of 2019 data breach (unknown). Transmit Security notifies customers of a cyber attack (unknown). SlickWraps embroiled in data breach disaster (unknown).

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OpenText Information Management

APRIL 11, 2025

Were excited to announce that rich communication channels such as WhatsApp and RCS are on the horizon and theyre bringing with them a whole new world of interactive, secure, visually rich business messaging. Its not just text anymore Say goodbye to boring SMS text threads. Its an interactive experience.

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Troy Hunt

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

How I got to this resource is also interesting, having come by someone I was discussing the data with a couple of years ago: The YouTube video is a walkthrough of a campaign management tool to send emails to customers. Could that indicate the data as coming from Acuity Ads (now Illumin )?

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

AUGUST 4, 2021

Deadbolts & Security Cameras: How to Halt Software Revenue Robbery. You don’t want unauthorized people entering either type of property, so you utilize security mechanisms. Security Cameras Provide Security, Even When You’re Away. Wed, 08/04/2021 - 11:33. It’s easier than ever to create and buy software solutions.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

AUGUST 4, 2021

Deadbolts & Security Cameras: How to Halt Software Revenue Robbery. You don’t want unauthorized people entering either type of property, so you utilize security mechanisms. Security Cameras Provide Security, Even When You’re Away. Wed, 08/04/2021 - 11:33. It’s easier than ever to create and buy software solutions.

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KnowBe4

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Roger covers these three scams in a short [VIDEO] and in detail on the KnowBe4 blog: You Need to Pay a Bill Using Gift Cards. Blog post with 2:13 [VIDEO] and links you can share with your users and family: [link]. Live Demo] Ridiculously Easy Security Awareness Training and Phishing. Maliciously Modified Gift Cards in Stores.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 24, 2021

Akamai, which happens to be the Hawaiian word for “smart,” recently released its annual State of the Internet security report. This training can be pirated security training videos or books, or actual classes. Related: DHS launches 60-day cybersecurity sprints. Criminals even offer training to those who are new. It’s crazy.

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IBM Big Data Hub

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Tools such as Midjourney and ChatGPT are gaining attention for their capabilities in generating realistic images, video and sophisticated, human-like text, extending the limits of AI’s creative potential. Generative adversarial networks (GANs) or variational autoencoders (VAEs) are used for images, videos, 3D models and music.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 30, 2024

billion in total potential damages by year-end Although the impact on Change Healthcare and UHG will be quantified for the US Security Exchange Commission (SEC), the impact on the US healthcare industry is more difficult to measure. CNN interviewed small practitioners stranded without payments , and UGH wound up providing $6.5

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AIIM

APRIL 12, 2022

The classic example is the insurer that won’t pay for care that a doctor determines a patient needs. Insurers are about profit; doctors are about delivering the best care. With collaborative videoconferencing: Low-income patients without insurance can use the Emergency Room less often. Information Security. Telemedicine.

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KnowBe4

MAY 9, 2023

New school security awareness training can help any organization sustain that line of defense and create a strong security culture. Blog post with links: [link] A Master Class on IT Security: Roger A. And this enormous security gap leaves you open to business email compromise, session hijacking, ransomware and more.

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IT Governance

JUNE 27, 2019

After a rampant start to the year for data breaches and cyber attacks, it’s about time we went one month without at least one massive security incident. Security breach costs Ripple cryptocurrency holders 23 million XRP (12). EatStreet food ordering service discloses security breach (6 million). Hackers stole $1.75

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Armstrong Archives

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Many types of documents, from outdated contracts to old business records, can pose a security risk if not disposed of properly. Armstrong Archives is dedicated to safeguarding your sensitive information with our secure shredding services. But is it really necessary to shred documents beyond those that are obviously confidential?

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Hunton Privacy

APRIL 28, 2011

On April 26, 2011, Sony Computer Entertainment America (“Sony”) disclosed an information security breach that may affect up to 77 million consumers. Affected individuals should also be provided with sufficient insurance to protect them from the possible financial consequences of identity theft.”.

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IT Governance

MAY 29, 2018

Insurance startup leaks sensitive customer health data. LifeBridge Health and LifeBridge Potomac Professionals Notify Patients of a Recent Security Incident. UT alerts some faculty, students of lost flash drive containing Social Security numbers. Crown Prosecution Service fined £325,000 after losing victim interview videos.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 4, 2023

The goal of ITAM is to ensure that an organization’s IT assets are being used effectively, efficiently and securely while minimizing costs and reducing the risk of data breaches and other security incidents. See the Top IT Asset Management (ITAM) Tools for Security Why is ITAM Important? See the Best Network Monitoring Tools 6.

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