Top news of the week: 06.05.2020.

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On May 4, 2020
@guisebule shared
Gaming really does lead to crime, an interesting article on how creating cheats can be a gateway into creating malware by @dannyjpalmer. https://t.co/LtbdYf51dF
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Security: Blocking the path that leads from gaming cheats to malware

Security: Blocking the path that leads from gaming cheats to malware

Hyper-competitive online gaming has led to a ready market for cheats. But security experts warn that the skills involved with crafting cheats can easily by used for developing and selling ...

On May 5, 2020
@gregotto shared
Now for something that actually qualifies as “new coronavirus info” https://t.co/EdfRcPSnVp
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State-linked hacking continues amid race for coronavirus treatments, US and UK agencies warn

State-linked hacking continues amid race for coronavirus treatments, US and UK agencies warn

With a vaccine still many months away, organizations doing coronavirus research will continue to find themselves in the crosshairs of spies.

On Apr 30, 2020
@gregotto shared
Hits keep coming for NSO Group https://t.co/10JInbEg3u
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Facebook claims NSO Group's lawyers have conflict of interest in WhatsApp case

Facebook claims NSO Group's lawyers have conflict of interest in WhatsApp case

Facebook is trying to get NSO Group’s legal counsel dismissed because of an alleged conflict of interest in its case regarding the abuse of WhatsApp users.

On May 1, 2020
@SCMagazine shared
Is your cybersecurity posture resilient enough to survive a pandemic? You’re about to find out. https://t.co/ln0qxtDd1V
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The new cybersecurity resilience

The new cybersecurity resilience

Is your cybersecurity posture resilient enough to survive a pandemic? You’re about to find out.

On May 5, 2020
@CISAgov shared
As relying on information & communications technology has increased during #COVID19, #supplychain security must stay on top of our minds. Check out our latest blog to learn about supply chain threats & how to mitigate them: https://t.co/TetAap9Jbz
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Building Collective Resilience for the ICT Supply Chain

Building Collective Resilience for the ICT Supply Chain

Now more than ever, resilient critical infrastructure is imperative for public health and safety and community well-being. As teleworking and remote learning have become the new norm to ...

On May 4, 2020
@GlasswingVC shared
Things Keeping CISOs Up at Night During the COVID-19 Pandemic - @AllureSecurity CTO and Founder Salvatore Stolfo provides his insights https://t.co/8fEYgeMHWw via @DarkReading #antiphishing
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Things Keeping CISOs Up at Night During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Things Keeping CISOs Up at Night During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Insights from discussions with more than 20 CISOs, CEOs, CTOs, and security leaders.

On Apr 30, 2020
@runasand shared
If you're interested in learning more about challenges with securing newsrooms and individual journalists, I strongly recommend you check out this @TowCenter report by @JennHenrichsen. https://t.co/8faoe00Lln
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The Rise of the Security Champion: Beta-testing Newsroom Security Cultures

The Rise of the Security Champion: Beta-testing Newsroom Security Cultures

<p>Executive Summary A number of factors contribute to the development of information security cultures in the newsroom, including investment in information security specialists who liaise ...

On May 1, 2020
@SCMagazine shared
Rethinking risk means weaving multiple perspectives into a comprehensive strategy, reports Evan Schuman. Views of CISOs/CSOs, CIOs, CEOs, CFOs, COOs & Chief Risk Officers all must be considered. @schellmanco @cymaticio @duosec @McKinsey @PwC @cybergrx https://t.co/fTQ7BRSKCZ https://t.co/jiqmSgceDr
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Rethinking cyber risk

Rethinking cyber risk

veryone agrees that risk is essential. They just have different versions of what risk is,