Top news of the week: 01.03.2022.
Threats And Attacks
Russia-Ukraine War: Phishing, Malware and Hacker Groups Taking Sides
Besides state-sponsored hackers targeting Ukrainian military with DDoS, malware, phishing attacks, cybercriminal groups have also begun to take sides.
Attack on Ukrainian Government Websites Linked to Russian GRU Hackers
An attack on Ukrainian Government institutions and their websites has been linked to Russian GRU hackers, an investigation by Bellingcat and The Insider has found.
Innovations And Trends
Ukraine Invasion Sounds Cybersecurity Alarms Stateside
As Russian military forces carry out their mission in Ukraine, the President Vladimir Putin has promised “consequences” for nations that interfere. U.S. officials have warned this could ...
The Cybersecurity Implications Of The Russia-Ukraine Conflict
We have never faced the aspects of war that we do today – where attacks can be executed at lightning speed from anywhere in the world. Packets can cause bullets and none of us want to be ...
Data Privacy
Health Data Privacy and Security Regulations: What's Next?
Gaps in federal regulations concerning the security and privacy of health data falling outside HIPAA's umbrella are getting filled to some extent by various state
European Commission Publishes Draft Data Act
On February 23, 2022, the European Commission adopted a Proposal for a Regulation on harmonized rules on fair access to and use of data, also known as the Data Act. This blog entry provides ...
Startups And Investments
VCs weigh in on Europe’s future in the critical deep tech market
We discussed deep tech with Cottonwood Technology Fund's Michael Jackson, Outsized Ventures' Isabel Fox, Amadeus Capital Partners' Nick Kingsbury and Andrea Traversone, and XAnge's Cyril ...
MAPFRE launches new global call for InsurTech start-ups
MAPFRE launches new fast-track-to-market program to attract initiatives from around the world that want to grow in the insurtech market.
Companies And Services
FCC probes media and telecom sector for Russia ownership ties
The Federal Communications Commission is on the hunt for companies it oversees that may have ownership ties to Russia, in a prelude to possible clampdowns following Russia's invasion of ...
Cybersecurity with Joseph Steinberg
In episode 591 of the Bad Crypto Podcast, we welcomed cybersecurity expert, Joseph Steinberg, to the show to make sure you scurvy dogs have your goods locked down and safe from prowlers and ...
Business And Industries
Expeditors International Shuts Down Computer Systems After Cyberattack
The logistics giant hasn’t said when it will fully restore operations, raising fears of further stress on already fragile global supply chains.
7 Steps to Take Right Now to Prepare for Cyberattacks by Russia
A lot of the recommended preparation involves measures organizations should have in place already.