October 25, 2024 at 05:31PM On October 24, LinkedIn was fined €310 million by EU regulators for violating GDPR data privacy rules. The Data Protection Commission found LinkedIn unlawfully processed user data for targeted advertising. Despite asserting compliance, LinkedIn will work to align its practices with regulations following this reprimand and order for compliance. ### … Read more
October 25, 2024 at 09:47AM LinkedIn has been fined 310 million euros by Ireland’s Data Protection Commission for violations related to data privacy. This enforcement action highlights ongoing concerns about compliance with data protection regulations. **Meeting Notes Takeaways:** – LinkedIn has been fined 310 million euros. – The fine was imposed by Ireland’s Data Protection … Read more
September 21, 2024 at 10:19AM LinkedIn has suspended processing users’ data in the U.K. for training AI models after concerns were raised about using U.K. user information. The U.K. Information Commissioner’s Office intends to monitor companies offering generative AI capabilities to ensure data protection. Users outside Europe can opt out of their data being used … Read more
August 29, 2024 at 06:07AM Microsoft has identified an Iranian state-sponsored threat actor, Peach Sandstorm, using a new custom backdoor named Tickler in attacks on organizations in the US and the UAE. The group has targeted employees at US defense industrial base organizations and leveraged LinkedIn for intelligence gathering. They have also conducted password spray … Read more
August 28, 2024 at 12:03PM LinkedIn has named Lea Kissner, former Twitter security chief, as its new Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). Kissner will oversee LinkedIn’s security and privacy strategy, succeeding Geoff Belknap. With an extensive cybersecurity background at tech companies like Google and Twitter, Kissner is committed to upholding the protection of member and … Read more
October 12, 2023 at 04:59PM Fraudsters are exploiting X’s new verification system to impersonate brands and steal personal information. The system, implemented after Elon Musk changed the rules, allows anyone to obtain a blue checkmark by paying a monthly fee. Scammers have taken advantage of this, creating fake accounts and using phishing pages to gather … Read more
October 12, 2023 at 10:21AM A phishing campaign is using LinkedIn smart links to bypass email defenses and target Microsoft users. The campaign involves redirecting users to malicious websites to steal their credentials and personal information. The attackers utilized over 80 unique smart links embedded in more than 800 phishing messages. The campaign targeted individuals … Read more
October 12, 2023 at 06:33AM Researchers have discovered a new type of malware that disguises itself as a WordPress plugin in order to gain control over compromised websites. The malware is capable of creating administrator accounts, remotely controlling the site, altering content, injecting spam links, and redirecting visitors to malicious sites. It is difficult to … Read more
October 11, 2023 at 09:59AM Hackers are exploiting LinkedIn Smart Links in phishing attacks to steal Microsoft account credentials. The Smart Links, used for marketing and tracking, appear to come from a trustworthy source and bypass email protections. The recent attacks targeted a range of sectors, including finance, manufacturing, energy, construction, and healthcare. The phishing … Read more
October 10, 2023 at 03:06AM A security flaw in the libcue library affects GNOME Linux systems, allowing remote code execution (RCE) when a user downloads a malicious .cue file. The vulnerability (CVE-2023-43641) is caused by memory corruption in libcue versions 2.2.1 and earlier. Detailed technical information has been withheld to give users time to update. … Read more