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Cyber criminals are getting smarter and strive to find new ways to sneak into a company’s information systems. Cyber security companies are turning to innovative solutions to combat those threats, in order to minimize cybercrimes.

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On Aug 24, 2022
RT @Techmeme: Whistleblower complaint: Twitter's ex-head of security Peiter Zatko alleges the company misled the FTC over its security plans, did not protect users, and more (Washington Post) https://t.co/vVKPVgfPzi https://t.co/cBSa5oiEI1
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Former security chief claims Twitter buried ‘egregious deficiencies’

Former security chief claims Twitter buried ‘egregious deficiencies’

An explosive whistleblower complaint from Peiter "Mudge" Zatko alleges that Twitter misled regulators and investors about gaping security holes and efforts to fight spam.

@hackerfantastic shared
On Aug 19, 2022
RT @lorenzofb: NEW: Last week, hackers targeted 1,900 Signal users, specifically going after three of them. I was one of those three, and the hackers were able to take over my Signal account for 13 hours. Here's how we responded to this incident. https://t.co/836vEyRD9F
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Unknown attackers targeted Signal users after they broke into the systems of communications services company Twilio.

@ITProToday shared
On Aug 24, 2022
How To Prevent Software Vulnerabilities in Commercial Applications https://t.co/pJRtxNijoS
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How To Prevent Software Vulnerabilities in Commercial Applications

How To Prevent Software Vulnerabilities in Commercial Applications

IT pros can’t rely on software vendors to eliminate vulnerabilities in their products. Learn about measures you can take to prevent exposures.

@GlasswingVC shared
On Aug 18, 2022
CIOs must lead #IT operations teams to ensure management of the whole identity and access lifecycle for both humans and machines. Our own @rickgrinnell dives into the device/user authentication challenge in his byline via @CIOonline https://t.co/x4Y8hZDCaW #cybersecurity
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@SCMagazine shared
On Aug 18, 2022
Industries such as healthcare are facing an onslaught of cyberattacks, while insurance carriers limit coverage, increase premiums, and add security requirements needed to obtain a policy. #healthIT #cybersecurity #infosec #ITsecurity https://t.co/0R3FJOeXUl
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Can healthcare keep pace with new cyber insurance security requirements?

Can healthcare keep pace with new cyber insurance security requirements?

GAO confirms industries seeing a rise in cyberattacks have seen spikes in cyber insurance premiums and dropped coverage for failing to meet security requirements. How does this impact ...

@SCMagazine shared
On Aug 22, 2022
Congratulations to SC Media's 2022 SC Awards Security Executive of the Year: .@DragosInc CEO Robert M Lee #2022SCAwards #cybersecurity #ITsecurity #infosec https://t.co/Mbo6z54IhP
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Security Executive of the Year | Dragos CEO Robert M Lee

Security Executive of the Year | Dragos CEO Robert M Lee

Highly-regarded as the expert who publicly confirmed the 2015 cyberattack on the Ukraine power grid, Robert Lee analyzed the first-ever malware designed specifically to disrupt an electric ...

@snlyngaas shared
On Aug 19, 2022
RT @HowellONeill: I obtained the investor pitch deck Erik Prince used to raise €5 million for his Unplugged security phone. He describes the upcoming $850 phone as “impenetrable to interception and surveillance” thanks to “government-grade encryption.” Let’s go through it. https://t.co/r9K0ZyNjqL
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Erik Prince wants to sell you a “secure” smartphone that’s too good to be true

Erik Prince wants to sell you a “secure” smartphone that’s too good to be true

MIT Technology Review obtained Prince’s investor presentation for the “RedPill Phone,” which promises more than it could possibly deliver.

@SCMagazine shared
On Aug 23, 2022
The Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (.@AUVSI) and .@FortressInfoSec is teaming up to develop voluntary security standards for the autonomous vehicles market. #cybersecurity #infosec #ITsecurity https://t.co/RSNHEdCE6m
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Industry sets cyber standards for cars and trucks and things that go (unmanned)

Industry sets cyber standards for cars and trucks and things that go (unmanned)

A trade group representing the makers of unmanned drones, cars, airplanes, boats and other vehicles is teaming up with a cybersecurity company to develop voluntary security standards for ...