Category: Data

  • Avoiding Non-Compliance: Common Cybersecurity Mistakes Under PCI DSS

    PCI DSS is crucial for businesses handling credit card info. Common mistakes include neglecting security assessments, storing data incorrectly, weak passwords, lack of employee training, non-compliant third-party vendors, and more. To ensure compliance, businesses can consult cybersecurity experts and utilize Netizen’s services for built-in security and compliance support.

  • The TikTok Security Debate: How Real Are the National Security Risks?

    Over the last half-decade, TikTok has swiftly climbed to a leading position within the realm of social media, captivating a worldwide audience with its short, intriguing video content. Owned by the Chinese technological behemoth ByteDance, TikTok has been the focus of intense international scrutiny and debate, mainly from Western governments. The heart of this debate…

  • Netizen: February 2024 Vulnerability Review

    Security vulnerabilities are a common occurrence in managing any business’s organizational security. The prompt patching and remediation of any new vulnerabilities are critical to reducing the outside attack surface. Netizen’s Security Operations Center (SOC) has compiled five vulnerabilities from February that should be immediately patched or addressed if present in your environment. Detailed writeups below:…

  • Understanding Data Disposal: A Key to Data Privacy

    Data disposal, a critical component of information lifecycle management, involves the processes and methods used to permanently remove or delete data from digital storage devices. This practice is essential in managing data securely, ensuring that once data is no longer required, it cannot be recovered or misused. Data disposal works by overwriting the original data…

  • Netizen: January 2024 Vulnerability Review

    Netizen’s Security Operations Center (SOC) has identified and detailed five critical vulnerabilities from January that should be promptly patched. These include issues in NetScaler ADC, NetScaler Gateway, Google Chrome, vCenter Server, and Apache ActiveMQ. Netizen offers advanced security solutions and services, including compliance support, vulnerability assessments, and an automated assessment tool.

  • The FTC’s Crackdown on Location Data Misuse: InMarket’s Landmark Settlement

    The Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) January 18th enforcement actions signal a significant shift in the regulatory landscape concerning consumer privacy and data protection. One of the most striking instances of this change is the proposed settlement with InMarket Media, a Texas-based data aggregator. This case is noteworthy not only for its direct implications for InMarket…

  • Angel Drainer: The Rise of ‘Scam-as-a-Service’ in Cryptocurrency Phishing

    The year 2023 marked a significant surge in phishing attacks targeting cryptocurrency wallets, highlighting the increasing sophistication of cybercriminal activities in the blockchain space. These attacks, impacting a wide range of networks including Ethereum, Binance Smart Chain, Polygon, Avalanche, and nearly 20 others, have led to substantial financial losses, totaling nearly $295 million stolen from…

  • Netizen: December 2023 Vulnerability Review

    Security vulnerabilities are a constant threat to business operations, making prompt patching crucial. Netizen’s Security Operations Center highlights five critical vulnerabilities from December, emphasizing the need for immediate action. These include issues with Microsoft Power Platform Connector, Google Chrome’s WebRTC framework, Apache Struts, SSH ProxyCommand, and Apache OFBiz. Netizen offers comprehensive security solutions and support.

  • Understanding the Randstorm Vulnerability in Cryptocurrency Wallets: A Comprehensive Analysis

    Cryptocurrency wallets, particularly those created between 2011 and 2015, have recently been thrust into the spotlight due to a significant vulnerability known as “Randstorm.” This vulnerability has raised concerns across the cryptocurrency community, highlighting the risks associated with outdated software and insufficient security measures in digital asset management. What is the Randstorm Vulnerability? The Randstorm…

  • The Evolution from Hive to Hunters International: Ransomware Gangs Leveraging Peer Innovations

    In a landmark operation in early 2023, the FBI, along with German and Dutch authorities, dismantled Hive, a prolific ransomware group. This collective had extorted over $100 million since June 2021, targeting a wide range of sectors. The FBI’s operation infiltrated Hive’s network over seven months, obtaining decryption keys for over 300 recent victims and…