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On Apr 22, 2020
@johnbdickson shared
From the "kick 'em when they're down" dept: oil & gas targeted for spearphishing attacks via Tesla #Malware https://t.co/byRO3gL0CH @threatpost
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Oil and Gas Firms Targeted With Agent Tesla Spyware

Oil and Gas Firms Targeted With Agent Tesla Spyware

Highly targeted spearphishing emails are being sent to oil and gas companies in hopes of infecting them with the Agent Tesla spyware.

On Apr 22, 2020
@ISC2 shared
Top 10 In-Demand Cybersecurity Jobs in the Age of Coronavirus The current crisis has sparked a growing demand for cybersecurity professionals, with (ISC)² pegging the global cybersecurity workforce needs to grow by 145%. https://t.co/JL7TgEsjSM #ISC2 #WorkforceStudy
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Top 10 In-Demand Cybersecurity Jobs in the Age of Coronavirus

Top 10 In-Demand Cybersecurity Jobs in the Age of Coronavirus

Cybersecurity jobs are seeing the fastest growth amid the global pandemic. Check out the 10 in-demand cybersecurity job roles in the U.S.

On Apr 23, 2020
@johnbdickson shared
A couple of my thoughts on "Which InfoSec Jobs Will Best Survive a Recession?" in a piece by @JoanGoodchild: https://t.co/FxtrOrG1nZ @DarkReading
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Which InfoSec Jobs Will Best Survive a Recession?

Which InfoSec Jobs Will Best Survive a Recession?

With COVID-19 making a mess of the global economy, companies are seeking to cut corners - and some boardrooms still see security as a cost center. Are infosec careers vulnerable now?

On Apr 28, 2020
@ISC2 shared
#ISC2 Survey: Nearly 50% of Cybersecurity Workers Reassigned to IT Tasks As Orgs Respond to COVID-19 For more on the survey’s results, visit the blog: https://t.co/gdEyWnMrne #cybersecurity #COVID-19 #remotework https://t.co/SM5ne1rSeu
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Survey: COVID-19 Response Sees Nearly 50% of Cybersecurity Workers Reassigned to IT Tasks

Survey: COVID-19 Response Sees Nearly 50% of Cybersecurity Workers Reassigned to IT Tasks

When asked about changes experienced due to COVID-19, almost half (47%) of cybersecurity professionals polled by (ISC)2 said they have been reassigned to IT tasks. These findings are part ...

On Apr 24, 2020
@Ascend_EDU shared
RT @cybersecboardrm: Massive work-from-home movement exposes cybersecurity weaknesses #Cybersecurity #security https://t.co/se4zjQrIXe
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Massive work-from-home movement exposes cybersecurity weaknesses

Massive work-from-home movement exposes cybersecurity weaknesses

Despite the focus on VPN hacks and attacks at home, a new report exposes the depth of work-from-home cybersecurity weaknesses.

On Apr 28, 2020
@StephaneNappo shared
#CyberSecurity #CyberAwareness #CyberThreats #InfoSec How the surge in remote working is forcing the issue of location agnostic cybersecurity. https://t.co/sHpU1g4nur Article by Ben Bulpett via @techradar S.N., @StephaneNappo, global #CISO
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How the surge in remote working is forcing the issue of location agnostic cybersecurity

How the surge in remote working is forcing the issue of location agnostic cybersecurity

Taking a smart approach to identity can help businesses transition to remote working without compromising security

On Apr 22, 2020
@hackerfantastic shared
RT @motherboard: NEW: Researchers have found an iPhone zero day being used in the wild. https://t.co/8fr6brfG6g
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Researchers Say They Caught an iPhone Zero-Day Hack in the Wild

Researchers Say They Caught an iPhone Zero-Day Hack in the Wild

The attack shows, once again, that iPhones can be hacked. But there’s no reason to panic yet.

On Apr 25, 2020
@NCSCgov shared
Hackers hit US coronavirus response: 'They are trying to steal everything' https://t.co/mZ6w7LCBpY
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Hackers hit US coronavirus response: 'They are trying to steal everything'

Hackers hit US coronavirus response: 'They are trying to steal everything'

The Trump administration is pointing the finger at China for attempting to steal coronavirus research as officials are warning they have seen a growing wave of cyberattacks on US government ...