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Cybersecurity threats are varied, and don’t discriminate organizations from individuals when targeted. They represent a fundamental issue that affects almost all aspects of our modern lives.

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Threats And Attacks

@unix_root shared
On May 27, 2021
Hackers are now using fake foundations to trick Uyghurs based in Pakistan and #China into downloading #malware as part of espionage activities. Read details: https://t.co/lLFIZIUaTI #infosec #cybersecurity #hacking #privacy
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Hackers Using Fake Foundations to Target Uyghur Minority in China

Hackers Using Fake Foundations to Target Uyghur Minority in China

Uyghur Muslim minorities in China are being targeted by hackers using fake foundations.

@Reuters shared
On May 27, 2021
U.S. announces new security directives for pipelines after hack https://t.co/J20YScIjic https://t.co/kQoHqePpSU
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U.S. announces new security directives for pipelines after hack

U.S. announces new security directives for pipelines after hack

The Department of Homeland Security issued a new security directive for pipeline owners and operators on Thursday after a hack of the Colonial Pipeline disrupted fuel supplies in the ...

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Innovations And Trends

@sbmeunier shared
On May 28, 2021
RT @archonsec: #cybersecurity VIA @msftsecintel New sophisticated email-based attack from NOBELIUM👇 @chuckdbrooks @mclynd @DrJDrooghaag @digitalcloudgal @fogle_shane @PVynckier @BillMew @antgrasso @gvalan @robmay70 @robvank @Fabriziobustama @sbmeunier https://t.co/gZMU4Z98Se
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New sophisticated email-based attack from NOBELIUM

New sophisticated email-based attack from NOBELIUM

Microsoft Threat Intelligence Center (MSTIC) has uncovered a wide-scale malicious email campaign operated by NOBELIUM, the threat actor behind the attacks against SolarWinds, the SUNBURST ...

@EdgeIotAi shared
On May 27, 2021
RT @enilev: Report on the Commission on the #Geopolitical Impacts of New #Technologies and #Data #AI #IoT #Edge #quantum #globalhealth @rwang0 @ChuckDBrooks @bimedotcom @tlloydjones @TylerCohenWood @BetaMoroney @andi_staub @AshokNellikar @psb_dc @SpirosMargaris https://t.co/3NqsPGJxek
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Report of the Commission on the Geopolitical Impacts of New Technologies and Data

Report of the Commission on the Geopolitical Impacts of New Technologies and Data

The advancing speed, scale, and sophistication of new technologies and data capabilities that aid or disrupt our interconnected world are unprecedented.

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Data Privacy

@Infosec_Tourist shared
On May 27, 2021
RT @ehrandhit: Why Healthcare Organizations Must Incorporate Data Privacy into Their Cybersecurity Strategies – and How to Do It https://t.co/COcYQbnYIi
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Why Healthcare Organizations Must Incorporate Data Privacy into Their Cybersecurity Strategies – and How to Do It

Why Healthcare Organizations Must Incorporate Data Privacy into Their Cybersecurity Strategies – and How to Do It

The following is a guest article by Monique Becenti, Security Strategist, Pondurance. Healthcare organizations continue to represent a prime target for hackers – if not the leading one: The ...

@BrianHonan shared
On Jun 1, 2021
RT @ciananbrennan: Very, very interesting decision this from the @DPCIreland. Quick thread to remind us all of the background to this https://t.co/5D5WMyMajt
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Government did not breach data protection laws with Public Services Card database

Government did not breach data protection laws with Public Services Card database

The DPC Helen Dixon concluded that the Department of Social Protection had not interfered with the role of its data protection officer (DPO) in ...

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Startups And Investments

@justinpowellweb shared
On May 28, 2021
.@TechCrunch: 7 #questions to ask before #relocating your #startup to #Florida by @lshenoy https://t.co/OLi0Lelov1 #FL #tech #techhub
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7 questions to ask before relocating your startup to Florida

7 questions to ask before relocating your startup to Florida

To help weigh the benefits of relocating to Florida, here are some FAQs I’ve encountered. And if the Sunshine State isn’t on your shortlist, don’t hesitate to apply this advice to another ...

@hackernoon shared
On May 28, 2021
"63% of data breaches exploit weak credentials - Cybersecurity to support remote workers" by @nowsourcing https://t.co/FKIAduStZs #security #cybersecurity
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63% of data breaches exploit weak credentials - Cybersecurity to support remote workers

63% of data breaches exploit weak credentials - Cybersecurity to support remote workers

A look at how to update the old passwords model to support the future of distributed work.

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Companies And Services

@snlyngaas shared
On May 27, 2021
RT @dnvolz: Colonial Pipeline last year didn’t undergo a requested federal security review of its facilities and was in the process of scheduling a separate audit of its computer networks when it was hit by ransomware on May 7. Great story by ⁦@DavidUberti⁩ https://t.co/w5bgwIkvtP
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Colonial Pipeline Missed Requested Security Review Before Hack

Colonial Pipeline Missed Requested Security Review Before Hack

Colonial Pipeline last year didn’t undergo a requested federal security review of its facilities and was in the process of scheduling a separate audit of its computer networks when hackers ...

@ISC2 shared
On May 29, 2021
How Military Service Can Align with a Cybersecurity Career Veterans returning to civilian life are often well-suited to the #cybersecurity field, which can offer a wealth of opportunity. https://t.co/DmEBt9Pi8q via @Dicedotcom
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How Military Service Can Align with a Cybersecurity Career

How Military Service Can Align with a Cybersecurity Career

The cybersecurity industry continues to wrestle with a skills shortage that spans globally. Veterans can help with this shortage.

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Business And Industries

@cybersecboardrm shared
On May 31, 2021
The cybersecurity industry is guarding against all the wrong threats https://t.co/MmwA9Y397U #CyberSecurity #threats #riskmanagement https://t.co/WSIBorW5Gd
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The cybersecurity industry is guarding against all the wrong threats

The cybersecurity industry is guarding against all the wrong threats

The cybersecurity industry is guarding against all the wrong threats - SiliconANGLE

@cybersecboardrm shared
On May 29, 2021
Biden's executive order on cybersecurity is a good start toward protecting organizations #Cybersecurity #security https://t.co/E2KBHhxWEQ
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Some cybersecurity weak spots will be strengthened by Biden's executive order, expert says

Some cybersecurity weak spots will be strengthened by Biden's executive order, expert says

Cybersecurity expert says it all starts with process. The regulations will make it easier for companies to report breaches.

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