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Korkeakoululle seuraamusmaksu tietosuojarikkomuksista työajanseurannassa kertyneiden sijaintitietojen käsittelyssä

Finnish school gets 25k€ fine and processing ban: Remote workers tracked hours with (voluntary) app, that gathered location data. Location processing was seen as contrary to requirement of necessity and data minimisation. #cybersecurity

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11.8.2021

World Health Organization CISO suggests a holistic approach to cybersecurity

#Cybersecurity lessons from WHO's CISO after a challenging year: ✅ Importance of email security (eg DMARC) ✅ Phishing guidance and mandatory MFA for staff ⚠️ Only technology won't bring security, remember the role of people and processes

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10.8.2021

With Crime-as-a-Service, anyone can be an attacker

CaaS = experienced cybercriminals sell access to the tools and information needed for scams. Its generalization is largely the reason why attacks are getting better and more targeted at small businesses as well. #cybersecurity

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4.8.2021

This new phishing attack is 'sneakier than usual', Microsoft warns

MS warns 365 users of crafty #phishing messages that mimic a shared OneDrive file. Scams develop at a rapid pace. Comprehensive guidance / training for employees and extensive use of MFA as countermeasures. #cybersecurity

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4.8.2021

Ransom demands reaching $1.2M, smaller companies increasingly targeted

#Ransomware a growing #cybersecurity threat for everyone: 🏢 Smaller companies increasingly targeted ⚠️ Avg. ransom demand 1,01M€ (+290% vs. 2020) ⚠️ New variants continuously (e.g. Mount Locker, HelloKitty, Conti)

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4.8.2021

On course for a good hacking

The simplicity of hacking somewhere can be eye-openingly impressive. Spoiler: no master tech skills required. Read about how easily hackers could penetrate a premier golf club. #cybersecurity

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4.8.2021

Nuisance call-blocking firm fined £170,000 for making almost 200,000 nuisance calls

ICO, the UK's data protection authority, fined a company for unsolicited direct marketing calls. What makes the case ironic is that the company itself sells call-blocking systems. Direct marketing can nowadays backfire. #cybersecurity

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4.8.2021

Google shuts down malicious ad posing as Brave browser but delivering malware

Scam targeting Brawe browser downloaders: ⚡ Download page a copy at bravė.com (looks identical on address bar) 💸 Ads directing to malicious site 🦠 A stealer malware distributed along the browser #cybersecurity

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4.8.2021

Vishing: What is it and how do I avoid getting scammed?

#Vishing is phishing via phone. Tactics used: 📲 Caller ID spoofing (e.g. location hiding, numeron varastaminen) 📧 Multi-channel scams, SMS / email before the call 👤 Scraping details from social media profiles #cybersecurity

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18.6.2021