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@davemcclure shared
On Dec 8, 2020
RT @nytimes: The cybersecurity firm FireEye said hackers — almost certainly Russian — stole its digital tools, giving the thieves a range of new attack options. https://t.co/a5NbKMgAae
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FireEye, a Top Cybersecurity Firm, Says It Was Hacked by a Nation-State

FireEye, a Top Cybersecurity Firm, Says It Was Hacked by a Nation-State

The Silicon Valley company said hackers — almost certainly Russian — made off with tools that could be used to mount new attacks around the world.

@snlyngaas shared
On Dec 8, 2020
.@timstarks has the low-down on the so-called Amnesia: 33 set of bugs. I had amnesia about writing about similar TC/IP stack issues earlier this year. https://t.co/ukDW4qjWfF
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33 connectivity flaws render millions of IT, IoT devices vulnerable

33 connectivity flaws render millions of IT, IoT devices vulnerable

Several sets of internet communication protocols used by major vendors of connected products have vulnerabilities that could affect millions of devices, researchers revealed on Tuesday. ...

@davemcclure shared
On Dec 3, 2020
RT @WIRED: The sustained cyber assault against companies and organizations working on Covid-19 research and vaccines is unsurprising, given the stakes. But while not unexpected, cyber attacks on the cold chain are cause for particular concern. https://t.co/GmiT5g1YdN
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Hackers Are Targeting the Covid-19 Vaccine ‘Cold Chain’

Hackers Are Targeting the Covid-19 Vaccine ‘Cold Chain’

As vaccines await US approval, a sophisticated global phishing campaign has tried to harvest credentials from companies involved in their distribution.

@winklhawk shared
On Dec 8, 2020
Top 4 security trends to watch for 2021 https://t.co/L8uqrExRL4 https://t.co/I0vAtTituV
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Top 4 security trends to watch for 2021

Top 4 security trends to watch for 2021

Bad news: Ransomware becomes a bigger threat, and it becomes harder to find security talent. Good news: CISOs gain clout, and security infrastructure will improve.

@SCMagazine shared
On Dec 7, 2020
A new report from @CSIS spotlights not only the losses from cybercrime, but failure by companies to adequately prepare https://t.co/slUbXcZutV
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$1 trillion lost to cybercrime in 2020, yet companies remain ill-prepared

$1 trillion lost to cybercrime in 2020, yet companies remain ill-prepared

Despite alarming losses from cyberattacks, more than half of organizations report not having plans in place to both prevent and respond to a cyber incident.

@ISC2 shared
On Dec 8, 2020
HCISPPs around the globe say individuals can easily transition from one vertical into a respected position in the healthcare field with HCISPP certification. Get their perspectives on the blog: https://t.co/uoG4dR0uE7 https://t.co/lcakZmnjx3
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The Benefits of HCISPP Extend Beyond Certification

The Benefits of HCISPP Extend Beyond Certification

Rebel, Yell! In late 2019, the phrase “OK, Boomer” started being used by millennials toward the elders who preceded them mockingly. This behavioral pattern isn’t new. Younger generations ...

@wbm312 shared
On Dec 9, 2020
RT @MalwareJake: Great reporting from @lilyhnewman and @a_greenberg on the FireEye breach. This does a great job of breaking down the FUD and getting to the meat of what this is and why it matters. https://t.co/AE7ls0cmx5
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Russia's FireEye Hack Is a Statement—but Not a Catastrophe

Russia's FireEye Hack Is a Statement—but Not a Catastrophe

The fallout from the attack may not be as dire as it first sounds.

@gregotto shared
On Dec 8, 2020
Yikes: FireEye discloses breach, theft of internal hacking tools https://t.co/yaxAUdTg2y
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U.S. cybersecurity firm FireEye discloses breach, theft of internal hacking tools

U.S. cybersecurity firm FireEye discloses breach, theft of internal hacking tools

FireEye, one of the largest cybersecurity companies in the United States, said on Tuesday that is has been hacked, possibly by a government, leading to the theft of an arsenal of internal ...