Tag: data
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Texas is the first state to ban DeepSeek on government devices
Texas bans DeepSeek and RedNote on government devices to block Chinese data-harvesting AI, citing security risks. Texas Governor Greg Abbott banned Chinese AI company DeepSeek and Chinese-owned social media apps Xiaohongshu (RedNote) and Lemon8 from all state-issued devices. The AI-powered chatbot, recently launched globally, has rapidly gained popularity reaching millions of users. Texas is the…
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FBI and Global Task Force Dismantle Cracked and Nulled, Seizing Millions in Stolen Data
Authorities have successfully disrupted and dismantled the notorious online cybercrime marketplaces know First seen on thecyberexpress.com Jump to article: thecyberexpress.com/international-takedown-of-cracked-and-nulled/
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Data resilience and data portability
Why organizations should protect everything, everywhere, all at once First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2025/01/30/data_resilience_and_data_portability/
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Empowering Teams with Enhanced Privileged Access
Why is NHI Management Crucial to Cybersecurity? Often we overlook the role played by non-human identities (NHIs) in our interconnected digital ecosystem. Their immense significance in securing our data and systems exposes a pressing question: How can organizations ensure effective NHI management to bolster their cybersecurity? To comprehend the cruciality of NHI and secrets management,……
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5 Encrypted Attack Predictions for 2025
Tags: access, ai, apt, attack, automation, cloud, communications, computer, computing, control, cryptography, cyber, cyberattack, cybercrime, data, data-breach, defense, detection, email, encryption, exploit, government, group, india, infrastructure, intelligence, Internet, malicious, malware, network, phishing, ransomware, risk, service, tactics, technology, threat, update, vpn, zero-trustThe cyberthreat landscape of 2024 was rife with increasingly sophisticated threats, and encryption played a pivotal role”, a staggering 87.2% of threats were hidden in TLS/SSL traffic. The Zscaler cloud blocked 32.1 billion attempted encrypted attacks, a clear demonstration of the growing risk posed by cybercriminals leveraging encryption to evade detection. ThreatLabz reported that malware…
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Casio and 16 Other Websites Hit by Double-Entry Web Skimming Attack
Researchers uncover a double-entry website skimming attack targeting Casio and 16 other sites. Learn how cybercriminals exploited vulnerabilities to steal sensitive payment data and evade detection. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/casio-16-websites-double-entry-web-skimming-attack/
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Texas Governor Orders Ban on DeepSeek, RedNote for Government Devices
“Texas will not allow the Chinese Communist Party to infiltrate our state’s critical infrastructure through data-harvesting AI and social media apps,” Abbott said. The post Texas Governor Orders Ban on DeepSeek, RedNote for Government Devices appeared first on SecurityWeek. First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/texas-governor-orders-ban-on-deepseek-rednote-for-government-devices/
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The Network Security Business System of Low-altitude Economy
Previous post on security risks of low-altitude Economy: nsfocusglobal.com/security-risks-of-low-altitude-economy How to construct a comprehensive network security business system in the field of low-altitude economy? The purpose of network data security is to prevent leakage, resist attack and protect system and privacy. The operation of the low-altitude connection system contains massive information and data, so it…The…
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Notification underway for victims of Powerschool data breach
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/notification-underway-for-victims-of-powerschool-data-breach
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IT Services Vendor Hack Affects 293,000 AHN Patients
7 Proposed Class Actions Filed Against Allegheny Health Network and IntraSystems. A Pittsburgh-based healthcare system and its Massachusetts-based IT services firm are facing at least seven proposed federal class action lawsuits involving a data theft – reported on Jan. 17 – affecting about 293,000 people. The hack is the latest major breach involving a business…
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Italian regulator asks DeepSeek for information about data collection
Tags: dataDeepSeek has been ordered to turn over information on its data practices following a surge of interest in the company. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/italian-regulator-deepseek-info-collection
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Why API Security is Essential for the Hospitality Sector: Safeguarding Your Guests and Your Rewards
Trust is the cornerstone of the hospitality industry. Guests rely on you to safeguard their personal data, payment information, and loyalty rewards. However, in today’s digital landscape, this trust faces constant risks. APIs, which serve as the unseen connections among various systems and applications, are particularly vulnerable to cyber threats. A single flaw can compromise…
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Industry groups call on Congress to enact federal data privacy law
In a letter, the groups pushed congressional leaders to pass a national standard for data privacy that will override a patchwork of disparate state privacy laws. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/industry-groups-congress-data-privacy
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The Old Ways of Vendor Risk Management Are No Longer Good Enough
Managing third-party risk in the SaaS era demands a proactive, data-driven approach beyond checkbox compliance. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/vulnerabilities-threats/old-ways-vendor-risk-management-no-longer-good-enough
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MGM Resorts settles lawsuits after millions of customer records stolen in data breaches
A court filing says 37 million MGM customers had personal data stolen in the cyberattacks. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2025/01/29/mgm-resorts-settles-lawsuits-after-millions-of-customer-records-stolen-in-data-breaches/
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New Apple SLAP FLOP Side-Channel Attacks Let Attackers Steal Login Details From Browser
Researchers from the Georgia Institute of Technology and Ruhr University Bochum have uncovered two novel speculative execution attacks, named SLAP (Speculative Data Attacks via Load Address Prediction) and FLOP (Breaking the Apple M3 CPU via False Load Output Predictions). These vulnerabilities impact Apple Silicon chips, exposing critical security risks in devices built on the M2/A15…
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Texas AG warns Kia about sharing driver information with data brokers
Texas told the auto manufacturer Kia America that it is violating the state’s new data privacy law because it allegedly sells sensitive driver information to third parties without informing consumers that the data can be used to hike their insurance premiums. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/texas-warns-kia-about-sharing-driver-info-to-data-brokers
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312% Surge in Breach Notices That Could Have Been Prevented
Identity Theft Resource Center’s Lee on Lessons Learned From 2024 Mega-Breaches. Six mega cybersecurity incidents led to a record 1.7 billion data breach notices going out to victims in 2024 – a dramatic 312% increase over the previous year. Identity Theft Resource Center President James E. Lee says the increase exposes industry-wide failures in basic…
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Uncover Hidden Browsing Threats: Get a Free Risk Assessment for GenAI, Identity, Web, and SaaS Risks
As GenAI tools and SaaS platforms become a staple component in the employee toolkit, the risks associated with data exposure, identity vulnerabilities, and unmonitored browsing behavior have skyrocketed. Learn how a complimentary LayerX risk assessment can help identify, assess, and address browsing and SaaS risks in your workplace. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article:…
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New SLAP and FLOP CPU Attacks Expose Data From Apple Computers, Phones
New CPU side-channel attacks named SLAP and FLOP can be exploited to remotely steal data from Apple mobile and desktop devices. The post New SLAP and FLOP CPU Attacks Expose Data From Apple Computers, Phones appeared first on SecurityWeek. First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/new-slap-and-flop-cpu-attacks-expose-data-from-apple-computers-phones/
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Using AI To Help Keep Your Financial Data Safe
AI poses great opportunities for people and companies to implement robust systems to minimize the success and long-term effects of attacks. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/01/using-ai-to-help-keep-your-financial-data-safe/
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DeepSeek’s Deep Risks: What You Need to Know – Grip Security
Get educated on the security risks of DeepSeek. From data privacy concerns to compliance threats, learn how to stay secure while enabling safe AI adoption. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/01/deepseeks-deep-risks-what-you-need-to-know-grip-security/
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New SLAP & FLOP Attacks Expose Apple M-Series Chips to Speculative Execution Exploits
A team of security researchers from Georgia Institute of Technology and Ruhr University Bochum has demonstrated two new side-channel attacks targeting Apple silicon that could be exploited to leak sensitive information from web browsers like Safari and Google Chrome.The attacks have been codenamed Data Speculation Attacks via Load Address Prediction on Apple Silicon (SLAP) and…
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Chinese GenAI Startup DeepSeek Sparks Global Privacy Debate
Government agencies and privacy watchdogs have started investigating the Chinese AI chatbot provider over data privacy concerns First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/deepseek-global-privacy-debate/
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Hellcat Ransomware Attacking Government Organizations Educational Institutions
Tags: cyber, dark-web, data, extortion, government, group, infrastructure, ransomware, service, theft, toolA new ransomware gang, Hellcat, emerged on dark web forums in 2024, targeting critical infrastructure, government organizations, educational institutions, and the energy sector. Operating on a ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) model, Hellcat offers ransomware tools and infrastructure to affiliates in exchange for a profit share. The group relies on double extortion techniques, combining data theft with system…
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How Interlock Ransomware Infects Healthcare Organizations
Ransomware attacks have reached an unprecedented scale in the healthcare sector, exposing vulnerabilities that put millions at risk. Recently, UnitedHealth revealed that 190 million Americans had their personal and healthcare data stolen during the Change Healthcare ransomware attack, a figure that nearly doubles the previously disclosed total. This breach shows just how deeply ransomware First…