Individuals at Risk
Cyber Privacy

Some Android apps share data with Facebook, regardless of whether you have an account or not: Some Android apps are sending data to Facebook, regardless of whether users have an account on the social network or not, new research warns.

Important Security Updates

Opera: Opera has released version 57.0.3098.106. Updates are available from within the browser or from Opera’s website.

Spotify: Spotify has released version 1.0.96.181. Updates are available on Spotify’s website.

Individuals at Risk
Cyber Privacy

Data Breach Leaks 1,000 North Korean Defectors’ Details. South Korean Resettlement Agency Breach Traces to Malware-Laden Email: South Korean officials say that personal information for 1,000 North Korean defectors has been stolen via a malware attack.

Important Security Updates

Google Hangouts: Google has released version 2018.1213.1433.1. Updates are available through the Kindle or from Google’s website.

Kindle for PC: Amazon has released version 1.25.0 Build 52064. Updates are available through the Kindle or from Amazon’s website.

Happy Holidays from Citadel Information Group

Best Wishes for a Cybersecure 2019
Individuals at Risk
Cyber Privacy

5 Ways Facebook Shared Your Data. For years, Facebook gave many large technology companies special access to users’ information.

Important Security Updates

Adobe Reader: Adobe has released version 2019.010.20064. Updates are available through the program’s Help menu/Check for Updates or from Adobe’s website.

AVG Antivirus: AVG has released version 18.8.4084 of its free antivirus.

Individuals at Risk
Cyber Privacy

Facebook’s privacy controls have broken down yet again as bug may have exposed photos from 7M users: NEW YORK — Facebook’s privacy controls have broken down yet again, this time through a software flaw affecting nearly 7 million users who had photos exposed to a much wider audience than intended.

Important Security Updates

Adobe Flash Player: Adobe has released version 32.0.0.101. Updates are available from Adobe’s website.

Apple iTunes: Apple has released version 12.9.2.6 (64-bit and 32-bit) of iTunes. Updates are available from Apple’s website.

SecureTheVillage — Webinar Recording Available Online

Third-Party Security Management, SecureTheVillage and Citadel President Stan Stahl with guest John Coleman, EVP Information Technology, Pacific Premier Bank. Webinar recorded December 6, 2018.

Webinar Topics:

The 3rd-Party Information Security Management Challenge
Key Objective: Avoid Disastrous Consequences
Third-Party Security Management Basic Requirements
Information Security Manager (ISM) Responsibilities
The Information Risk Management Process
Due Diligence Considerations
Vendor Management Reporting
Information Security Manager & Leadership Team — Getting Started

This webinar presented by the Los Angeles Cyberlab.

Secure the Village

SecureTheVillage Awarded “Certificate of Recognition” by Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti at Annual Cybersecure LA Conference: SecureTheVillage was presented with a “Certificate of Recognition” by Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti for its leadership, effort, and contributions in making the City of Los Angeles safer from cyber-criminals.