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Threats And Attacks

@unix_root shared
On Feb 25, 2021
Ukraine says Russian spy hackers compromised its document management system of state bodies in a sophisticated supply-chain malware attack and attempted to infect Government officials. https://t.co/rWJ4ZCnv4M #infosec #cybersecurity #hacking
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Russian Hackers Targeted Ukraine Authorities With Supply-Chain Malware Attack

Russian Hackers Targeted Ukraine Authorities With Supply-Chain Malware Attack

Ukraine Says Russian Hackers Launched Supply-Chain Malware Attack Against its Government Agencies

@unix_root shared
On Mar 1, 2021
SolarWinds executives blame an Intern for using the weak password — 'solarwinds123' — that went unnoticed for years and eventually led to the largest supply-chain #cyberattack of 2020. Read details: https://t.co/DJ7RmUWG1Z #infosec #cybersecurity #malware #sysadmin
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SolarWinds Blames Intern for Weak Password That Led to Biggest Attack in 2020

SolarWinds Blames Intern for Weak Password That Led to Biggest Attack in 2020

SolarWinds executives blame an Intern for using the weak password 'solarwinds123' that eventually led to the largest supply-chain cyberattack of 2020.

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Innovations And Trends

@tvccapital shared
On Feb 26, 2021
Exclusive: Hackers break into 'biochemical systems' at Oxford Uni lab studying Covid-19 https://t.co/RPV8QCrpxC by @iblametom
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Exclusive: Hackers Break Into ‘Biochemical Systems’ At Oxford Uni Lab Studying Covid-19

Exclusive: Hackers Break Into ‘Biochemical Systems’ At Oxford Uni Lab Studying Covid-19

Oxford’s Division of Structural Biology is hacked by a crew that has allegedly sold data to governments. They acquired access to machines preparing biochemical samples.

@tvccapital shared
On Feb 25, 2021
Solarwinds cybersecurity spending tops $3 million in Q4, sees more costs ahead https://t.co/dLcCbNn79D by @ldignan
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SolarWinds cybersecurity spending tops $3 million in Q4, sees $20 million to $25 million in 2021

SolarWinds cybersecurity spending tops $3 million in Q4, sees $20 million to $25 million in 2021

SolarWinds investigation into its cybersecurity problems continues and the company will spend heavily on remediation.

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Data Privacy

@BrianHonan shared
On Feb 26, 2021
RT @WolfieChristl: "it was only in late April 2018 — weeks before the regulation came into force — that Amazon created a dedicated team in the information-security department to address the [GDPR]" Bombshell report, and the above is only a side note (yet didn't expect that) https://t.co/W5Uqh5Gppd
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‘Millions of people’s data is at risk’ — Amazon insiders sound alarm over security

‘Millions of people’s data is at risk’ — Amazon insiders sound alarm over security

Whistleblowers say they were forced out after flagging problems with e-commerce giant’s data security and compliance.

@kennwhite shared
On Feb 24, 2021
RT @WolfieChristl: A year ago, we first learned that data on the movements of millions secretly harvested from apps is not just exploited by myriads of shady data firms but even bought by FBI/DEA/DHS and the US military. Best summary of what we know and what has to be done: https://t.co/4PdsghRnIz
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Google can’t stop trackers in its apps from selling location data to the government. Maybe the government can.

Google can’t stop trackers in its apps from selling location data to the government. Maybe the government can.

Google can’t stop trackers in its apps from selling location data to the government. Maybe the government can.

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Startups And Investments

@LarryVNN shared
On Feb 25, 2021
Lawmakers angered over Amazon’s lack of public disclosure on SolarWinds hack https://t.co/gAHS7zbGZ3
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Lawmakers angered over Amazon’s lack of public disclosure on SolarWinds hack

Lawmakers angered over Amazon’s lack of public disclosure on SolarWinds hack

As lawmakers and security researchers continue to unravel the SolarWinds hack, some are growing more frustrated with Amazon.com Inc., saying the...

@BramWeerts shared
On Mar 1, 2021
Prediction: The future of CX in McKinsey Quarterly https://t.co/628TzIZaBN via @McKinsey @wonderflow
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Predictive CX platforms become the foundation to link CX to value and to build clear business cases for CX improvement.

Predictive CX platforms become the foundation to link CX to value and to build clear business cases for CX improvement.

The future of customer experience lies with predictive analytics.

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Companies And Services

@msuiche shared
On Feb 26, 2021
RT @Fox0x01: Finally! I can share my big news! 🎉 I am thrilled to officially announce that I’m joining @CorelliumHQ in my new role as Chief Product Officer. Joining the incredible team behind the product I’ve admired for so long is a dream come true. 🤩 https://t.co/nlSVbZ7npR
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Corellium—The Startup Apple Is Suing—Joins Forces With ARM Security Genius To Build iPhone, Mac And Android Research Heaven

Corellium—The Startup Apple Is Suing—Joins Forces With ARM Security Genius To Build iPhone, Mac And Android Research Heaven

As it prepares for a potential jury trial with Apple, Corellium hires a Forbes Under 30 alum and an ex-British intelligence analyst to build out an ARM research nirvana.

@securityweekly shared
On Feb 24, 2021
Today on #ESW @securityweekly @sawaba & @txs cover the news & two special guest segments w/ @CCrowMontance, Amit Malik & Ganesh Pai! Tune in: https://t.co/DV0cFtRNef Come hang out in Discord! https://t.co/dFa3EjCtKi Show notes: https://t.co/pDxeU9qPIT https://t.co/a8J8frgzXG
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esw217

esw217

Enterprise Security Weekly Episode #217 – February 24, 2021 Subscribe to all of our shows and mailing list by visiting: https://securityweekly.com/subscribe 1. Enterprise News – 12:30 ...

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Business And Industries

@cybersecboardrm shared
On Feb 26, 2021
why lawyers are the key to modern cybersecurity #Cybersecurity #security https://t.co/vsmoTXcz8h
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Beyond IT: why lawyers are the key to cybersecurity

Beyond IT: why lawyers are the key to cybersecurity

Cyber risk is now so profound that it sprawls well outside the information security team's purview including governance, privacy and corporate culture.

@openbusinesshq shared
On Feb 24, 2021
Microsoft president: The only reason we know about SolarWinds hack is because FireEye told us https://t.co/Z9xbozuTLm
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Microsoft president: The only reason we know about SolarWinds hack is because FireEye told us

Microsoft president: The only reason we know about SolarWinds hack is because FireEye told us

He planned to tell lawmakers that private sector companies should be required to be transparent about significant breaches of their systems.

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