Tag: data
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ChatGPT allows access to underlying sandbox OS, “playbook” data
OpenAI’s containerized ChatGPT environment is open to limited yet extensive access to core instructions while allowing arbitrary file uploads and command execution within the isolated sandbox. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/artificial-intelligence/chatgpt-allows-access-to-underlying-sandbox-os-playbook-data/
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How to Choose the Right PCI DSS SAQ
If you process, transmit, store, or can impact the security of cardholder data, you must meet and annually validate compliance with the PCI DSS (Payme… First seen on itgovernanceusa.com Jump to article: www.itgovernanceusa.com/blog/how-to-choose-the-right-pci-dss-saq
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ShrinkLocker ransomware: what you need to know
ShrinkLocker is a family of ransomware that encrypts an organisation’s data and demands a ransom payment in order to restore access to their files. It was first identified by security researchers in May 2024, after attacks were observed in Mexico, Indonesia, and Jordan. First seen on tripwire.com Jump to article: www.tripwire.com/state-of-security/shrinklocker-ransomware-what-you-need-know
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Here’s how misconfigurations in Microsoft Power Pages could lead to data breaches
AppOmni researchers found that a misunderstanding of access controls can lead to PII being taken from these low-code websites. First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/microsoft-power-pages-misconfiguration-appomni/
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FBI confirms China-backed hackers breached US telecom giants to steal wiretap data
The FBI and CISA say they have uncovered a “broad and significant” China-linked cyber espionage campaign First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2024/11/14/us-confirms-china-backed-hackers-breached-telecom-providers-to-steal-wiretap-data/
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Hamas Hackers Spy on Mideast Gov’ts, Disrupt Israel
APT Wirte is doing double duty, adding all manner of supplemental malware to gain access, eavesdrop, and wipe data, depending on the target. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/threat-intelligence/hamas-hackers-spy-mideast-govts-disrupt-israel
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Idaho Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Hacking, Data Theft, Extortion
Robert Purbeck was sentenced to 10 years in prison for stealing the personal information of over 132,000 people. The post Idaho Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Hacking, Data Theft, Extortion appeared first on SecurityWeek. First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/idaho-man-sentenced-to-10-years-in-prison-for-hacking-data-theft-extortion/
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SSL Certificate Best Practices Policy
SSL certificates are essential for encrypting traffic between systems such as clients, which access servers via web browsers or applications that communicate with remote systems. Certificates protect client and server data, commonly involving confidential information such as credit card details or social security numbers. The purpose of this SSL Certificate Best Practices Policy, created by…
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US confirms China-backed hackers breached telecom providers to steal wiretap data
CISA and the FBI say they have uncovered a ‘broad and significant’ PRC-linked cyberespionage campaign First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2024/11/14/us-confirms-china-backed-hackers-breached-telecom-providers-to-steal-wiretap-data/
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Yorozu Corporation Faces Cyberattack, Delays Financial Report Submission Amid Data Breaches
Yorozu Corporation, a major Japanese manufacturer of automotive components, announced that it would apply for an extension to the submission deadline for its semi-annual securities report due to the impact of a ransomware attack on its systems. First seen on thecyberexpress.com Jump to article: thecyberexpress.com/yorozu-corporation-cyberattack/
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Troubled US insurance giant hit by extortion after data leak
First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2024/10/17/us_insurance_giant_with_a/
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How cybersecurity failures are draining business budgets
Security leaders feel under increasing pressure to provide assurances around cybersecurity, exposing them to greater personal risk yet many lack the data and resources to … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2024/11/14/cybersecurity-failures-business-budgets/
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FTC orders Marriott to pay $52M and enhance security practices
The Federal Trade Commission said an investigation revealed that poor security practices led to three data breaches at Marriott and Starwood hotels be… First seen on techtarget.com Jump to article: www.techtarget.com/searchsecurity/news/366613513/FTC-orders-Marriott-to-pay-52M-and-enhance-security-practices
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Smashing Security podcast #393: Who needs a laptop to hack when you have a Firestick?
Arion Kurtaj, a teenager from the UK, amassed a fortune through audacious cybercrimes. From stealing Grand Theft Auto 6 secrets to erasing Brazil’s COVID vaccination data, his exploits were legendary. But his hacking spree took a bizarre turn when he was placed under police protection… in a Travelodge outside Oxford. First seen on grahamcluley.com Jump…
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US Prosecutors Charge Hackers in Snowflake Data Theft
DOJ Accuses Alleged Hackers of Stealing Terabytes of Data from Snowflake Victims. The Justice Department unsealed an indictment against alleged hackers Connor Moucka and John Binns, accusing them of stealing data from the cloud platform Snowflake, extorting millions in bitcoin and stealing sensitive personal information from over 165 organizations and millions of individuals. First seen…
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Data broker amasses 100M+ records on people then someone snatches, sells it
Tags: dataWe call this lead degeneration First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2024/11/13/demandscience_data/
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Leaked info of 122 million linked to B2B data aggregator breach
The business contact information for 122 million people circulating since February 2024 is now confirmed to have been stolen from a B2B demand generation platform. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/leaked-info-of-122-million-linked-to-b2b-data-aggregator-breach/
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Canadian Authorities Arrest Attacker Who Stole Snowflake Data
Tags: dataFirst seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cyberattacks-data-breaches/canadian-authorities-arrest-snowflake-data-thief
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Instagram purportedly subjected to widespread data scraping
Tags: dataFirst seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/instagram-purportedly-subjected-to-widespread-data-scraping
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Randall Munroe’s XKCD ‘Number Shortage’
Tags: datavia the comic humor & dry wit of Randall Munroe, creator of XKCD First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: https://securityboulevard.com/2024/11/randall-munroes-xkcd-number-shortage/
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US contractor pays $300k to settle accusation it didn’t properly look after Medicare users’ data
Tags: dataFirst seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2024/10/16/us_contractor_pays_300k_in/
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How the Trump Administration May Reshape Security, Privacy
Attorney Lisa Sotto on Anticipated Changes in Regulatory Focus at FTC and CISA. Donald Trump’s return to the White House with a renewed focus on deregulation may shift the priorities of federal agencies in enforcing data privacy and cybersecurity policy, said Lisa Sotto, partner at Hunton Andrews Kurth and chairperson of the DHS Data Privacy…
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Hot Topic data breach exposed personal data of 57 million customers
Millions of customers of Hot Topic have been informed that their personal data was compromised during an October data breach at the American retailer. Have I Been Pwned (HIBP), the breach notification service, said this week that it alerted 57 million Hot Topic customers that their data had been compromised. The stolen data includes email…
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Volkswagen monitoring data dump threat from 8Base ransomware crew
First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2024/10/16/volkswagen_ransomware_data_loss/
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Citrix, Cisco, Fortinet Zero-Days Among 2023s Most Exploited Vulnerabilities
Most of the top frequently exploited vulnerabilities in 2023 were initially exploited as zero-days, according to data from government agencies. The post Citrix, Cisco, Fortinet Zero-Days Among 2023s Most Exploited Vulnerabilities appeared first on SecurityWeek. First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/citrix-cisco-fortinet-zero-days-among-2023s-most-exploited-vulnerabilities/
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2024 Startup Battlefield Top 20 Finalists: ForceField
MARQ protects company, community & country data with tamper-proof badges. Patent-pending APIs defend against deepfake scams, fraud & breaches…. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/video/2024-startup-battlefield-top-20-finalists-forcefield/
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Free Decryptor Released for BitLocker-Based ShrinkLocker Ransomware Victims
Romanian cybersecurity company Bitdefender has released a free decryptor to help victims recover data encrypted using the ShrinkLocker ransomware.The decryptor is the result of a comprehensive analysis of ShrinkLocker’s inner workings, allowing the researchers to discover a “specific window of opportunity for data recovery immediately after the removal of protectors from BitLocker-encrypted First seen on…
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Cloud-Storage von Veeam mit Zero-TrustResilience
Neues Cloud-Speicherangebot von Veeam Software, bietet erweiterte Verfügbarkeit, vorhersehbare Cloud-Speicherpreise über zwei neue Editionen sowie eine nahtlose Integration in die Veeam-Data-Platform auf Basis von Zero-Trust-Data-Resilience-Prinzipien. Veeam kündigt wichtige Updates für an, einen vollständig gemanagten, sicheren Cloud-Storage-Service, der die Möglichkeiten von Microsoft-Azure nutzt, um die Offsite-Backup-Speicherung von geschäftskritischen Daten und Anwendungen zu […] First seen on…