The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

This bad news from UScellular follows similarly troubling disclosures from networking software supplier SolarWinds and from email security vendor Mimecast. The intruders got in by tricking UScellular retail store employees into downloading malicious software on store computers. Andy Oehler, VP of Product Management, Zentry Security .

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 2, 2018

Claire McCaskill by Russian intelligency agency hackers, as she runs for re-election, underscores the need for each individual and organization to take online privacy and security as a core part of our everyday lives. Related: Using ‘gamification’ for security training. So security has become a shared responsibility.

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Dark Reading

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Retailers' new holiday jingle must hit cybersecurity high points to help survive the season. Forget Dasher and Dancer — add SAST and DAST to app testing; manage third-party risks; and use MFA along with training and proper authentication to secure credentials.

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Krebs on Security

APRIL 17, 2019

And yet, here I am again writing the second story this week about a possibly serious security breach at an Indian company that provides IT support and outsourcing for a ridiculous number of major U.S. Nor did the statement even acknowledge a security incident. Wipro has not yet responded to follow-up requests for comment.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Protecting Retailers Against Cyber Risks on Black Friday and Cyber Monday josh.pearson@t… Tue, 11/26/2024 - 08:01 As Black Friday and Cyber Monday loom, the stakes for retailers extend far beyond enticing deals and record sales. With retail sales during 2024 set to grow to between $5.23 trillion and $5.28 trillion and $5.28

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Security Affairs

JULY 4, 2021

The investigation is still ongoing, according to security firm Huntress Labs at least 1000 organizations have been impacted, making this incident, one of the largest ransomware attacks in history. The post REvil gang exploited a zero-day in the Kaseya supply chain attack appeared first on Security Affairs. Pierluigi Paganini.

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IT Governance

MARCH 26, 2019

It’s relevant for everyone, including retail and hospitality. Retail and hospitality organisations will likely need to conduct several to cover all their processes, both new and existing. Common activities for retail and hospitality requiring DPIAs. The ICO also has excellent guidance on exactly when to carry out a DPIA.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 5, 2023

Also read: SANS Outlines Critical Infrastructure Security Steps as Russia, U.S. Given its broader availability combined with the right exploit, wiper malware could cause massive destruction in a short period of time, said Derek Manky, chief security strategist and VP of global threat intelligence at FortiGuard Labs. Trade Cyberthreats.

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

My reporting trip included meetings with Michigan-based cybersecurity vendors pursuing leading-edge innovations, as well as a tour of a number of thriving public-private cybersecurity incubator and training programs. The first Cyber Range training and testing hub opened at Eastern Michigan University in late 2012. Getting proactive.

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IT Governance

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Welcome to our third quarterly review of security incidents for 2021, in which we take a closer look at the information gathered in our monthly list of cyber attacks and data breaches. In this article, you’ll find an overview of the cyber security landscape from the past three months, including the latest statistics and our observations.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

A recent HP Wolf Security report found that email now accounts for 89% of all malware. The good news in that is that web and browser security are improving. The bad news is that email security is not. What is a Secure Email Gateway? Key Features of Secure Email Gateways. Buying Tips for Secure Email Gateways.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

From the very beginning of the cloud computing era, security has been the biggest concern among enterprises considering the public cloud. In addition, 95 percent of survey respondents confirmed that they are extremely to moderately concerned about public cloud security. What is cloud security?

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 14, 2018

But there are a manageable number of precautions you can take to secure customer data that will tick the boxes for many different regulations. Encryption provides an extra layer of security and control over your data, as well as the systems holding and transmitting your data. Train employees. Layer defenses.

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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 7, 2019

DataTribe , a Fulton, MD-based cybersecurity startup incubator, has been a key backer of this ambitious urban redevelopment project , which broke ground last October in Port Covington, MD, once a bustling train stop on the south side of Baltimore. LW: What are the key drivers behind this development?

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JULY 15, 2021

Key Developments in IoT Security. The rush to market for consumers to enjoy the modern conveniences offered by these devices shocked the security community. Security experts were concerned that these devices were built with no security in mind. Has the security of these devices gotten better, or remained the same?

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 16, 2023

Network security threats weaken the defenses of an enterprise network, endangering proprietary data, critical applications, and the entire IT infrastructure. This guide to major network security threats covers detection methods as well as mitigation strategies for your organization to follow. Also read: What is Network Security?

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IT Governance

APRIL 11, 2019

Financial services firms must do more to educate employees about cyber security, according to the FCA (Financial Conduct Authority). In a report published last month , the FCA urged organisations to tackle staff awareness training at all levels, and to ensure the lessons are simple and appropriate to the environment that employees work in.

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Security Affairs

MAY 22, 2024

The company designs and develops digital imaging products for use in mobile phones, laptops, netbooks and webcams, security and surveillance cameras, entertainment, automotive and medical imaging systems. At the same time, we took proactive measures to remove the unauthorized party and ensure the security of OVT systems.”

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IT Governance

JUNE 21, 2018

It is widely acknowledged that the retail and hospitality industries experience high staff turnover: frontline roles are often filled by temporary, young or part-time staff, the hours can be long and unsociable and the work can be physically demanding. and they won’t be slowed down by others, which usually happens in live training.

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

Adoption of facial recognition technology is fast gaining momentum, with law enforcement and security use cases leading the way. Assuming privacy concerns get addressed, much wider consumer uses are envisioned in areas such as marketing, retailing and health services. Security use cases.

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IBM Big Data Hub

APRIL 16, 2024

A coordinated partnership: How these tools work together By using IBM Db2, IBM watsonx Assistant and NeuralSeek, we offer a comprehensive solution that streamlines data management, enhances accessibility, and helps to ensure security and integrity across your enterprise.

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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? It was created to encourage and enhance cardholder data security, and facilitate the broad adoption of consistent data security measures globally.

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KnowBe4

APRIL 23, 2024

New data shows phishing attacks are deviating from the traditional focus on technology and retail sectors and are opting for alternate brands with widespread appeal.

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IT Governance

MARCH 22, 2018

Cyber security has become a major priority for every organisation. This technology enables computers to be trained to process large amounts of data and identify trends and patterns. Such machine learning has been adopted in industries such as motoring, healthcare and retail. AI in the Cyber Security Industry .

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024

These laws aim to establish standards for securing data, ensuring privacy, and mitigating risks associated with digital information. By enforcing these regulations, governments seek to enhance the overall security posture of businesses and institutions, reduce the likelihood of cyber incidents, and promote trust in the digital ecosystem.

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IT Governance

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Although there have still been a few surprises, with the death of Queen Elizabeth II and blazing heatwaves across the UK to name but two, it was a familiar year in the cyber security landscape. Google , Clearview AI , and Meta all receives hefty penalties in 2022, demonstrating the continued important of effective information security.

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KnowBe4

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Roborock's online storefronts have been used for cybercrime schemes in the past, and it seems attackers are continuing to create fake online shops. After all, the Chinese-originated robot vacuum cleaner brand only sells through resellers in Germany.

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KnowBe4

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Then, in 2005 the clever people at the National Retail Federation decided that an online frenzy of shopping was needed the Monday after Thanksgiving. Over time, Black Friday became Black November as retailers cashed in on the sales and consumers obliged. We know this Monday as Cyber Monday.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

It’s a tough time to be a retailer. Just recently, the Hudson’s Bay Company (HBC), owner of retailers Saks Fifth Avenue, Saks OFF 5th and Lord & Taylor, acknowledged that an undisclosed number of customers’ payment card data had been stolen, and HBC shares fell more than 6 percent in response to the news.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 22, 2023

Network security protects and monitors the links and the communications within the network using a combination of hardware, software, and enforced policies. Networks and network security comes in a wide range of complexity to fit the wide range of needs. For a more general overview consider reading: What is Network Security?

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 24, 2019

Allen is a widely respected thought leader on this topic, having launched Shared Assessments in 2005 as an intel-sharing and training consortium focused on third-party risks. You also have different perspectives; you’ve got privacy concerns, security concerns, business continuity concerns.” And it’s not a static thing.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

Now facial recognition appears to be on the verge of blossoming commercially, with security use-cases paving the way. It open security doors for them and alerts security officers whenever a surveillance camera catches sight of an unauthorized adult on school property.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

With this, they deceived the employees of phone stores to obtain duplicate SIM cards and, in this way, have access to the bank’s security confirmation messages. In this way they could operate in online banking and access bank accounts to empty them after receiving security confirmation messages from the banks.”

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The Last Watchdog

JULY 7, 2021

I had the chance to discuss this with Akamai security researcher Steve Ragan, the author of the report. LW: Can you make a general statement about the state of web and mobile app server design and implementation as they exist in commercial use today — from a security standpoint? RAGAN: Security is hard.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Solid Data Security: The Foundation of a Safe Digital World madhav Thu, 10/17/2024 - 04:58 It’s that time of year again. This year’s theme, “Secure Our World,” encourages people to safeguard the digital assets that are instrumental to their personal and professional lives. Oh, and it’s Cybersecurity Awareness Month. The result?

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Although the news headlines are flooded with incidents affecting areas from critical infrastructure and healthcare to retail and education, we have a great opportunity to address this challenge. Security agencies have developed processes to mitigate ransomware attacks. Monitor data security for intelligent remediation.

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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 30, 2019

And this continues to include enterprises that have poured a king’s ransom into hardening their first-party security posture. Shared Management equips its members to lead their organizations – and their organizations’ partners — in mitigating third party IT security risks in several ways. Advancing best practices.

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