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Discover cybersecurity news articles with the latest tips and trends. Learn about the ins and outs of cybersecurity threats, as these threats represent a fundamental issue that affects almost all aspects of our modern lives.

Top news of the week: 01.02.2022.

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Threats And Attacks

@securityaffairs shared
On Jan 26, 2022
German intelligence agency warns of #China-linked #APT27 targeting commercial organizations https://t.co/xupK1z4nUE #securityaffairs #hacking
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German intelligence agency warns of China-linked APT27 targeting commercial organizations

German intelligence agency warns of China-linked APT27 targeting commercial organizations

The BfV German domestic intelligence services warn of ongoing attacks carried out by the China-linked APT27 cyberespionage group. The Bun­des­amt für Ver­fas­sungs­schutz (BfV) federal ...

@ICSCERT shared
On Jan 26, 2022
RT @NatlGovsAssoc: NGA has released a new brief, w/support from @DOE_CESER, that examines the vulnerabilities of critical energy infrastructure sectors and assets to foreign threats and identify possible actions to address those vulnerabilities. https://t.co/oyedsLg0Ar
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States’ Role in Addressing Foreign Threats in U.S. Critical Energy Infrastructure Sectors

States’ Role in Addressing Foreign Threats in U.S. Critical Energy Infrastructure Sectors

This issue brief examines the vulnerabilities of critical energy infrastructure sectors and assets to foreign threats and identify possible actions to address those vulnerabilities.

Innovations And Trends

@stratorob shared
On Jan 28, 2022
RT @attcyber: M&A #cybersecurity will continue to expand. Because of the trend digital transformation, almost every company has an information technology or operational technology component vital to successful operations. Learn more from #Guestblogger @ChuckDBrooks: https://t.co/0NO7TQtjsS https://t.co/uiG1kpmUdF
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M&A Trending In Cybersecurity Industry Vertical For 2022

M&A Trending In Cybersecurity Industry Vertical For 2022

This blog was written by an independent guest blogger. Requires strong due diligence Nowadays you need a scorecard to keep track of the monthly acquisitions and mergers in the ...

@archonsec shared
On Jan 31, 2022
RT @BillMew: The future of work: Employee #privacy - @ZDNet https://t.co/wQU71etQSw @drjdrooghaag @fabriziobustama @robmay70 @IanLJones98 @NigelTozer @antgrasso @sallyeaves @archonsec @yuhelenyu @AkwyZ @TylerCohenWood @pettet50 @AdamLGRing @1davidclarke @shirastweet @mikko https://t.co/qUWeHDNiOn
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The future of work: Employee privacy

The future of work: Employee privacy

Rising customers' and employees' privacy expectations are also converging to force businesses to prioritize privacy and will keep doing so in the future.

Data Privacy

@Dejan_Kosutic shared
On Jan 28, 2022
*Promoting Data Protection by Design: Exploring Techniques* | European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA) The new publication seeks to help with the practical implementation of the technical aspects of data protection by design and by default. https://t.co/lrtb3xR5KA https://t.co/y84yWWmVs1
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Promoting Data Protection by Design: Exploring Techniques

Promoting Data Protection by Design: Exploring Techniques

On the occasion of Data Protection Day, the European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA) explores how to engineer data protection principles.

@Dejan_Kosutic shared
On Jan 27, 2022
*China Releases Draft Regulations on Network Data Security Management* | Privacy and Information Security Law Blog —- Once effective, the Draft Regulations will impose even greater compliance obligations on companies than the PIPL. https://t.co/x6COJ6U86c
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China Releases Draft Regulations on Network Data Security Management

China Releases Draft Regulations on Network Data Security Management

The Cyberspace Administration of China released for public comment the draft Regulations on Network Data Security Management. The Draft Regulations are intended to implement portions of ...

Startups And Investments

@insurtechforum shared
On Jan 28, 2022
Startup Sells #Insurance Coverage for Cloud Outages @@Victoryabro @CurieuxExplorer @ravikikan @baski_LA @NevilleGaunt @gvalan @Fabriziobustama @Nicochan33 @bimedotcom @enilev @RLDI_Lamy @fogle_shane @Shi4Tech ⁦⁩ ⁦@AlbertoEMachado⁩ #insurtech https://t.co/5iuFjoNEUD
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Startup Sells Insurance Coverage for Cloud Outages

Startup Sells Insurance Coverage for Cloud Outages

Parametrix Insurance sells protection against the not-so-uncommon cloud glitch.

@TechAcuteCom shared
On Jan 26, 2022
How to Measure Threats in Cybersecurity Risk Management? https://t.co/2fDRaK0aL4
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How to Measure Threats in Cybersecurity Risk Management?

How to Measure Threats in Cybersecurity Risk Management?

Many IT experts would say that it's impossible to manage what you can't measure, especially in cybersecurity risk management. Read more...

Companies And Services

@CISAgov shared
On Jan 26, 2022
RT @CISAJen: Great rundown of ⁦@CISAgov⁩ work to advance software security, including efforts by my excellent teammate ⁦@allanfriedman⁩ who is spearheading USG work on SBOM: “Log4j helped folks realize if we had SBOMs today, this would be more manageable.” https://t.co/pW5aWUUv7e
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@runasand shared
On Jan 26, 2022
RT @AbirGhattas: 🔴#NSO's #Pegasus spyware used to infect the phone of @HRW's Crisis & Conflict director & head of our #Lebanon office @lamamfakih. According to the forensic analysis I conducted, Lama Fakih's devices were compromised 5 times between April and August 2021. https://t.co/jPLEY6ByDH
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Human Rights Watch Among Pegasus Spyware Targets

Human Rights Watch Among Pegasus Spyware Targets

The targeting of a Human Rights Watch staff member with Pegasus spyware underscores the urgent need to regulate the global trade in surveillance technology.

Business And Industries

@DarkReading shared
On Jan 26, 2022
Cybersecurity Is Broken: How We Got Here & How to Start Fixing It https://t.co/fTE6g9DQFN by @davidhratner #Log4j #cybersecurity
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Cybersecurity Is Broken: How We Got Here & How to Start Fixing It

Cybersecurity Is Broken: How We Got Here & How to Start Fixing It

It's not just your imagination — malicious threats have exponentially increased organizational risk.

@WSJRisk shared
On Jan 28, 2022
“The insurance industry, like many others, is one big pendulum between fear and greed,” said Joshua Motta, chief executive of insurer Coalition, which offers cyber-specific coverage. https://t.co/uOPwrxDODF via @WSJCyber
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Insurers Want to Avoid Covering War. Ukraine Hacks Put That to the Test.

Insurers Want to Avoid Covering War. Ukraine Hacks Put That to the Test.

As U.S. officials warn of Russian cyberattacks, a court ruling could affect whether insurance covers the damage.