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Unveiling the Hidden Dangers of the Internet: Why Internet Security Matters

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In today’s digital age, the Internet has become an integral part of our lives. It offers unparalleled convenience, endless information, and countless opportunities for connecting with others around the world. However, amidst this vast virtual landscape lies a hidden danger that can wreak havoc on our personal lives and even threaten national security: internet security breaches. In this blog post, we will explore the lurking dangers of the online world and shed light on why internet security matters more than ever before. Join us as we unravel the mysteries behind cyber threats and unveil essential tips to keep yourself safe in this interconnected realm. Don’t let your guard down – it’s time to navigate the web with caution.

What is Internet Security?

Internet security is a topic of great importance to individuals and businesses alike. The Internet is an essential part of our daily lives, and any attempt by someone to gain unauthorized access to your personal or business information can be harmful.

There are many different types of threats that could arise while using the Internet, from malware and spyware infections, to data theft and cybercrime. You need to be aware of these risks in order to keep yourself safe online.

Some measures you can take to protect yourself include installing a reliable anti-virus software program, adopting strong passwords, and keeping up-to-date on the latest security patches. There are also other things you can do, such as staying informed about new threats and how best to protect yourself against them, that are outside the scope of this article.

Whether you’re just starting out online or have been happily surfing the web for years without incident, it’s always important to take precautions against potential dangers.

Types of Attacks

There are a myriad of ways that the internet can be used for malicious purposes. Cyber criminals, spies, and trolls use the online world to attack, steal, and manipulate…

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Data Matters Privacy Blog Nation-State-Sponsored Attacks: Not Your Grandfather’s Cyber Attacks

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*Reprinted with permission from the May 6, 2022 edition of the New York Law Journal © 202X ALM Global Properties, LLC. All rights reserved. Further duplication without permission is prohibited, contact 877-256-2472 or [email protected].

It used to be that data breaches were all about cyber-crooks hacking computer systems to steal personal information, followed by an affected company sending regretful notification letters offering a year or two of complimentary credit monitoring. Not anymore. Now, state-sponsored attacks threaten to wreak havoc on companies’ essential IT systems, Internet devices, software, and all manner of critical infrastructure in private sector hands. Just a few weeks ago, the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the U.S. Attorney General described a recent takedown of a Russian government-sponsored botnet called Cyclops Blink before it was weaponized and caused damage. That case is one reflection of a wave of state-sponsored attacks that can transform routine “incident response” into more dramatic corporate cyber crises.

In this article, we detail a few observations about nation-state-sponsored attacks, including:

  • State-sponsored attacks tend to be highly sophisticated—ranging from a sophisticated botnet used to launch DDoS attacks to supply chain compromises.
  • Response to state-sponsored hacking routinely requires close coordination with multiple U.S. and foreign government agencies.
  • State-sponsored threat actors often target companies that run outdated software that contains previously identified and publicized vulnerabilities.
  • State-sponsored threat actors may be politically motivated and, as such, their goals for the attack are not always clear—and can change over time—unlike threat actors purely motivated by profit.
  • While state-sponsored cyber-attacks pose exceptional risks, technical experts may recommend the same preventative measures to defend against a state-sponsored attack as any other type of cyber-attack.

Current State of Play. In March 2022, the White House issued a dramatic warning based on “evolving intelligence” about potential Russian cyberattacks on the United States in response to U.S.-imposed economic…

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Money Matters: Mobile Banking Security

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DEL RIO, Texas (Border Report) — Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on Monday became the highest-ranking Biden administration official to visit the remote and beleaguered border town of Del Rio, Texas, where thousands of migrants, mostly Haitians, are living under the international bridge in hopes of claiming asylum.

During a news conference on the Del Rio International Bridge — which remained closed for the fourth day by federal officials — Mayorkas made it clear that migrants need not try. And he warned others to not head north.

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Understanding Samsung Knox Vault: Protecting the data that matters most

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Eight years ago, Samsung set out on a mission to build the most trusted and secure mobile devices in the world. With the introduction of our Samsung Knox platform at MWC in 2013, we put in place the key elements of hardware-based security that would help defend Samsung mobile devices and our customers’ data against increasingly sophisticated cyber threats.

Samsung Knox has since evolved into more than a built-in security platform, now encompassing a full suite of mobile management tools for enterprise IT administrators. But our mobile product planners, developers and security engineers have remained laser-focused on answering the primary question: how do we remain a step ahead of hackers and keep our users safe at all times?

Samsung Knox Vault represents the latest step in that journey. It’s the logical evolution of something we’ve been working on for years: an isolated, hardware-based and highly secure environment for the most critical information on the device.

To understand what Samsung Knox Vault is, let’s first run through a quick history of how the principle of isolation has been fortifying Samsung’s Knox mobile security platform.

The evolution of the Samsung Knox platform

In the first days of Android, the main focus was building a more open and flexible mobile operating system. Security was state-of-the-art for the time, inherited from the world of Unix and mainframe computers. But from the start, it became clear that smartphones were different; they were the most personal computers anyone had ever built.

Samsung quickly realized that we needed to think harder about the threat model on such a personal device — particularly how to give extra protection to critical information such as private keys and digital certificates. That’s where the idea of using Trusted Execution Environments (TEEs) on our mobile devices came in. Within the ARM processors in our Galaxy smartphones, we pioneered the use of TEE-based protections using a feature called TrustZone.

The goal of TrustZone is to isolate the software that manages the most sensitive device data: passwords, biometrics, and cryptographic keys.  It does this by running a different OS alongside Android. In…

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