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Daily Security News from @trustpath - Aug 25, 2017
Daily Security news from @trustpath.
How to protect against data breaches and comply with Delaware law
The Better Business Bureau reports that as of June 30 there have already been 2,227 data breaches this year resulting in the theft of more than 6 … more.
Cyber attacks, not North Korea, pose greatest security threat
In 2014, the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) was the target of one of the largest data breaches in history when Chinese hackers stole personal … more.
Webroot Announces Significant Growth in Fiscal Year 2017
Clarity Channel Advisors named Webroot as the number one endpoint protection provider to MSPs with 30 percent market share, based on 2016 … more.
Meet Compliance Requirements with SIEM Integration for Bomgar Remote
Business Wire (press release) Time and again, remote access is named as the leading attack vector in data breaches, said Phil Ethridge, senior product manager, Bomgar. more.
FBI arrests Chinese national in OPM data breach
It was one of the worst data breaches to hit the US government, with hackers stealing sensitive information, including Social Security numbers, from … more.
R1P P455word: Keeping an eye on the hackers
Fast forward to 2017 and headlines about high-profile hacks and mass data breaches have become standard fare, with evidence to suggest password … more.
Probing the online phish market reveals thriving, profitable underworld
… develop tools and control panels (example below) that make it easier for would-be cybercriminals to collect and potentially resell stolen credentials. more.
Adware Spreading Via Social Engineering, Facebook Messenger
Jacoby hints it could be due to stolen credentials, hijacked browsers, or clickjacking. Frans Rosn, a knowledge advisor at the Swedish security firm … more.
CrowdStrike Expands Operations in APAC and Achieves Strong Growth in First
IT Business Net (press release) SYDNEY–(BUSINESS WIRE)–CrowdStrike Inc., the leader in cloud-delivered endpoint protection, today announced the rapid expansion of its Asia … more.
Oh data, where art thou - The challenges of data management in a disruptive
OpenGov Asia (blog) No one is immune to these cyberattacks and data breaches. And everyone is going to be targeted at some point. On top of the difficult obligations of … more.
WSU professor says IRS is breaking privacy laws by mining social media
The IRS also has had major data breaches, she said. The IRS is not the entity I want maintaining these records, Houser said. Hauser said she’s like … more.
West Midlands Police commits dozens of data breaches on one year
Loss of technology, misuse of systems and missing encrypted USB devices those were among 24 data breaches by officers at West Midlands Police … more.
Cyberattacks, not North Korea, pose greatest security threat
Enhanced security measures, such as endpoint detection, exist but are sometimes unable to be implemented effectively. Investments should be made … more.
CrowdStrike thrives in APAC as it builds out channel & customer
SecurityBrief Australia The platform combines next-generation AV, endpoint detection and response and 24⁄7 threat hunting. Littleproud says Falcon is about protection, … more.
An epic battle has been won in the fight for privacy in India, but the war
Quartz … argued that the relentless expansion of the biometric-based ID platform, and its linking with other databases, could lead to damaging data breaches. more.
Sustainable Security is a Team Sport
As data breaches continue making the headlines, security professionals find themselves in a difficult situation: protecting the organization while still … more.
Securing healthcare: Prevention is better than cure
Despite these conveniences, it is known that many medical devices today lack basic security such as endpoint protection, and function on outdated … more.
After Right to Privacy Ruling, Focus Must Now Be on Creating Robust Data
The Wire Day to day, we face the threat of data breaches and financial frauds leading to monetary losses. This year reports of malware and ransomware have … more.
‘Data is the new oil’: Your personal information is now the world’s most
CBC.ca Here’s why reports of data breaches will skyrocket this year U.S. internet service providers get green light to sell user data Facebook hits 2 billion … more.
WSU professor says IRS is breaking privacy laws by mining social media
The IRS also has had major data breaches, she said. The IRS is not the entity I want maintaining these records, Houser said. Hauser said she’d like … more.
TransUnion (TRU) Upgraded by Zacks Investment Research to Buy
Increased risk of identity theft due to data breaches and higher consumer awareness about the usage of credit information are propelling demand for … more.
Opinion Securing audio and video conferencing against data breaches
Imagine hosting a global teleconference with potential investors looking for a reason to throw some cash your way. You explain your vision for a new … more.
How stronger passwords can protect your company from cyber security risks
… million passwords used across a variety of data breaches that occurred in 2016 - revealing just how many users are putting their own security at risk. more.
symantec endpoint protection doesn’t work
this happens. Ensure Windows update KB4016871 is installed. more.
Capital Area IT Council to present Cyber Security 101
Over the last decade or so, around 6,000 data breaches have been reported. These breaches put almost a billion records into play with some major … more.
As security spend grows, decentralised IT raises questions for the
Misco (blog) It’s a huge figure and mirrors the impact being felt at board level by recent data breaches like WannaCry and the pressure to comply with impending … more.
Facebook Typosquatting Campaign Harvests User Info
These stolen credentials can be resold or traded on underground forums and sites. Also, these scams can be further weaponized to drop ransomware … more.
EasyJet free ticket giveaway scam is duping customers with fake boarding
International Business Times UK “These stolen credentials can be resold or traded on underground forums and sites. Also, these scams can be further weaponised to drop ransomware … more.
Survey: 71% of Organizations Have Allocated Cybersecurity Budget
The 2017 HIMSS Cybersecurity Survey indicates healthcare organizations are preparing for cyberattacks and data breaches to a greater degree than … more.
FBI Arrests Chinese National in Connection with Massive OPM Hack
… malware used to hack the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), leading to one of the largest data breaches to target the U.S. government. more.
Sophos UTM Network Usage\Bandwith Usage
Network Usage\Bandwidth Usage it shows traffic to an unknown IP … more.
Privacy in India a fundamental right, rules court
There have also been concerns over data breaches. Critics say the ID card links enough data to create a full profile of a person’s spending habits, … more.
Indian Court’s Privacy Ruling Is Blow to Government
… the mandatory use of national identity cards, known as Aadhaar, as an infringement of privacy. There have also been concerns over data breaches. more.
Hacking Boom Years: Endpoint Security Market to Skyrocket
… or whitelisting; endpoint visibility and detection, also often referred to as endpoint detection and response; and application execution isolation. more.
Insurer’s mailing to customers made HIV status visible through envelope
STAT A 2009 law requires companies that are covered by federal health privacy laws, like plans, providers, and their vendors, to report 8 data breaches that … more.
Americans’ fear of terrorism, cyber-attacks on the rise, study finds
With regards to cybersecurity, Searcy believes that some of the more widely publicized data breaches and malware attacks have certainly played a … more.
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