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On September 29, 2023, TCDI sponsored the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) South Florida’s 13th Annual CLE Conference titled, “Game On! Leveling Up In-House.” The day was structured around three tracks of programming, providing seminars that catered to the interests of all attendees. Among those sessions was TCDI’s panel discussion that focused on the importance […]
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Members gather for the second plenary session of October against a backdrop of continued and worsening geopolitical tension.
In Orange County, New Jersey, the implementation of wireless home security systems, complete with smart surveillance cameras across the city, resulted in a remarkable 50% reduction in various crime categories. Law enforcement officers involved in this research underscored the invaluable access to surveillance footage, greatly facilitating their investigative efforts and leading to successful apprehensions and […]
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October is National Fire Prevention Month and while much time is devoted to raising awareness on preventing home fires, residences aren’t the only places affected. As a small business owner, you are responsible for making sure your staff and customers have a safe place to conduct business. While a fire is unlikely, things like faulty […]
Search engine ads are not always as they seem. Cybercriminals can take advantage of the ability to precisely target potential victims, tricking them into clicking malicious links prominently displayed before the intended legitimate destination.
This blog post takes a detailed look at the increasingly sophisticated usage of the technique known as cloaking, which is used to surreptitiously direct users to malicious URLs from search adverts displaying legitimate URLs of real companies.
For legitimate adverts displayed in search engine results pages, when the link is clicked, it directs the user to the displayed website. These adverts are ostensibly verified by ad publishers such as Google or Bing. Bing’s platform is also used by Yahoo and AOL.
The most naive use of fake search adverts displays the fake destination to the victim. If clicked, this would direct the user to the website as displayed, albeit a malicious copy of the intended destination. This makes it easy for ad publishers to automatically discover and block adverts pointing to malicious URLs using threat intelligence feeds.
Fake ads created using cloaking are different in several ways:
It is easier for users to fall victim to this type of fake ad:
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Timing is everything, and if you’re anything like me, you live by your task list. Every task must have a deadline or face the possibility of falling through the cracks. When it comes to cybersecurity and compliance, however, that simply isn’t an option. As you’re developing your annual cybersecurity strategy and goals, it is important […]
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[Weekly Security News] Cyber Attacks: A Part of the WAR [October 11, 2023] 1. Hackers Join In on Israel-Hamas War With Disruptive Cyberattacks Several hacker groups have joined in on the Israel-Hamas conflict escalation that started over the weekend after the Palestinian militant group launched a major attack. Source : SECURITY WEEK 2. Cyberattacks Targeting […]
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We’re pleased to post this commentary, with permission, that was penned earlier today by Amb. Chas W. Freeman, Jr., a former U.S. Assistant Secretary of Defense and former ambassador to …
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As the CISO at a tech company (Axonius), my responsibilities include empowering our software engineering teams to maintain a strong security posture of our products. While everyone agrees that security is important, the different incentives of security and engineering teams can make it harder to collaborate. Here’s some advice on weaving security into the software…
In the ever-changing world of cybersecurity, where the only constant is change itself, staying one step ahead has never been more important. The responsibility of safeguarding an organization’s digital assets against evolving threats falls squarely on the shoulders of business leaders and IT professionals. Our goal is simple. We aim to provide you with the […]
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