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On Nov 17, 2020
@gregotto shared
RT @jeffstone500: Scoop: The recruiter for FIN7, a hacking crew that posed as a security firm, just pleaded guilty to helping steal more than $100 million from restaurant chains and a casino. He faces up to 25 years. https://t.co/kHmr0adPKb
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FIN7 recruiter Andrii Kolpakov pleads guilty to role in global hacking scheme

FIN7 recruiter Andrii Kolpakov pleads guilty to role in global hacking scheme

One of the ringleaders of FIN7, a global hacking crew accused of stealing more than $1 billion by posing as a cybersecurity vendor, has admitted his role in the scheme. Andrii Kolpakov ...

On Nov 16, 2020
@wbm312 shared
How the U.S. Military Buys Location Data from Ordinary Apps https://t.co/s12XHuK5yT
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How the U.S. Military Buys Location Data from Ordinary Apps

How the U.S. Military Buys Location Data from Ordinary Apps

A Muslim prayer app with over 98 million downloads is one of the apps connected to a wide-ranging supply chain that sends ordinary people's personal data to brokers, contractors, and the ...

On Nov 13, 2020
@winklhawk shared
Use SOC 2 Examinations to Keep Your Security Program in “Chek” #ciso #feedly https://t.co/dC7t60Cyxf
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Use SOC 2 Examinations to Keep Your Security Program in “Chek”

Use SOC 2 Examinations to Keep Your Security Program in “Chek”

The ByteChek whitepaper provides a simple understanding of SOC 2 and SOC 2 examinations. Use this whitepaper as your source of truth for all things SOC 2.

On Nov 13, 2020
@ISC2 shared
Cybersecurity skills gap narrows for the first time | @DailySwig https://t.co/C0net6Hm0M
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Cybersecurity skills gap narrows for the first time

Cybersecurity skills gap narrows for the first time

Most organizations also coped well with the switch to remote working

On Nov 15, 2020
@StephaneNappo shared
How threat intelligence evolved, and where it will go next. 👉 https://t.co/J3PjFVrjDe Via: @kaspersky #ThreatIntelligence #CyberSecurity #CyberCrime #CyberAttack #Hackers #Digital #InfoSec #CISO https://t.co/sEerD4YQtU
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How threat intelligence evolved, and where it will go next

How threat intelligence evolved, and where it will go next

Follow the rocky road that led to the threat intelligence of today, and see what pastures lie ahead for this fast-changing industry.

On Nov 14, 2020
@winklhawk shared
Implement Cloud Security Best Practices With This Guide #ciso #feedly https://t.co/BO6vivORap
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Implement Cloud Security Best Practices With This Guide

Implement Cloud Security Best Practices With This Guide

Different problems with cloud security require different solutions. Find out where to start with best practices for your cloud operation, all in one place.

On Nov 17, 2020
@snlyngaas shared
Symantec implicates APT10 in sweeping hacking campaign against Japanese firms https://t.co/e8sgzDg5np
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Symantec implicates APT10 in sweeping hacking campaign against Japanese firms

Symantec implicates APT10 in sweeping hacking campaign against Japanese firms

A Chinese government-linked hacking group whose operatives have been indicted by the U.S. and sanctioned by the European Union is suspected in a year-long effort to steal sensitive data ...

On Nov 12, 2020
@ISC2 shared
Security Hiring Plans Remain Constant Despite Pandemic https://t.co/zMZAG9bnUk via @DarkReading
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Security Hiring Plans Remain Constant Despite Pandemic

Security Hiring Plans Remain Constant Despite Pandemic

Although we saw workforce gains this year, 56% of businesses surveyed report staff shortages are putting their organization at risk.