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Threats And Attacks

@securityaffairs shared
On Jan 3, 2021
@NCSCgov @GCHQ #NCA arrested 21 customers of the #WeLeakInfo service https://t.co/bX7agS1e80 #securityaffairs #hacking @TroelsOerting @fipman
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NCA arrested 21 people in the UK as part of an operation targeting customers of WeLeakInfo service that advertised stolen personal credentials.

NCA arrested 21 people in the UK as part of an operation targeting customers of WeLeakInfo service that advertised stolen personal credentials.

NCA arrested 21 people in the UK as part of an operation targeting customers of WeLeakInfo service that advertised stolen personal credentials. 21 people have been arrested in the UK as ...

@unix_root shared
On Jan 6, 2021
In a joint statement, FBI, CISA, NSA officially blamed the Russian government for orchestrating the massive #SolarWinds supply chain cyberattack. https://t.co/ECTPV9f0Jj #infosec #cybersecurity
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FBI, CISA, NSA Officially Blame Russia for SolarWinds Cyber Attack

FBI, CISA, NSA Officially Blame Russia for SolarWinds Cyber Attack

U.S. government on Tuesday formally pointed fingers at the Russian government for orchestrating the massive SolarWinds supply chain attack.

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Innovations And Trends

@archonsec shared
On Jan 4, 2021
#cybersecurity #infosec VIA @threatpost 2021 Cybersecurity Trends: Bigger Budgets, Endpoint Emphasis & Cloud👇 @chuckdbrooks @mclynd @DrJDrooghaag @KaiGrunwitz @digitalcloudgal @fogle_shane @PVynckier @BillMew @BentleyAudrey @gvalan @avrohomg https://t.co/RtGWFMznU3
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2021 Cybersecurity Trends: Bigger Budgets, Endpoint Emphasis and Cloud

2021 Cybersecurity Trends: Bigger Budgets, Endpoint Emphasis and Cloud

Insider threats are redefined in 2021, the work-from-home trend will continue define the threat landscape and mobile endpoints become the attack vector of choice, according 2021 forecasts.

@AghiathChbib shared
On Jan 6, 2021
RT @stratorob: These cybersecurity tactics will help businesses survive 2021 https://t.co/L9PLRXCYKx @AshokNellikar @AghiathChbib @Damien_CABADI @NeiraOsci @Corix_JC #Insurance #RemoteWork #NewNormal #Enterprise #CyberSecurity #StartUp https://t.co/6zPbfDkHYS
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These cybersecurity tactics will help businesses survive 2021

These cybersecurity tactics will help businesses survive 2021

Security professionals take three steps: threat detection, immediate action and long-term defence. All companies should look to do the same, no matter their industry

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Data Privacy

@BrianHonan shared
On Jan 1, 2021
RT @Tupp_Ed: These are in my local shop, and I had questions before I read Tesco’s response, and I have even more questions afterwards. >>>Concerns raised about cameras at self-service supermarket checkouts https://t.co/0uzQALkKZU
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Concerns raised about cameras at self-service supermarket checkouts

Concerns raised about cameras at self-service supermarket checkouts

Six Tesco shops have installed front-facing cameras at self-service checkouts as part of a trial which, the supermarket says, is an additional ...

@BrianHonan shared
On Jan 5, 2021
RT @EduardKovacs: GDPR fines exceeded €170 million ($200 million) in 2020, with Italy, the UK and Germany accounting for the highest total fines. https://t.co/e3TaY1x3zx
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GDPR Fines Exceeded €170 Million in 2020

GDPR Fines Exceeded €170 Million in 2020

GDPR fines exceeded €170 million ($200 million) in 2020, with Italy, the UK and Germany accounting for the highest total fines.

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Startups And Investments

@LarryVNN shared
On Jan 2, 2021
RT @nicoleperlroth: New deep dive with @SangerNYT on the SolarWinds hack found its 5-6X broader than initially believed with ~250 victims (MSFT tallied 40 initially). -The backdoored Orion software was built/maintained in Eastern Europe. -Concern another major vector used. https://t.co/Di6IICPWIN
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As Understanding of Russian Hacking Grows, So Does Alarm

As Understanding of Russian Hacking Grows, So Does Alarm

Those behind the widespread intrusion into government and corporate networks exploited seams in U.S. defenses and gave away nothing to American monitoring of their systems.

@DrInfoSec shared
On Jan 4, 2021
SolarWinds was warned about potential cyber attack, cost-saving move to Europe may have exposed firm. https://t.co/sVsDZQXyeM [this is not looking good]
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SolarWinds cybersecurity expert warned management in 2017 about risk of 'catastrophic' breach - as it's revealed cost-saving move to Eastern Europe could have exposed firm to major Russian hack

SolarWinds cybersecurity expert warned management in 2017 about risk of 'catastrophic' breach - as it's revealed cost-saving move to Eastern Europe could have exposed firm to major Russian hack

SolarWinds cybersecurity expert Ian Thornton-Trump warned the company to improve its internal security to prevent a 'catastrophic' episode in 2017.

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Companies And Services

@SCMagazine shared
On Jan 4, 2021
2021 might face even more workforce challenges, as companies try to juggle lingering challenges tied to the pandemic, but look to a future post #COVID vaccine. Here, experts offer their take on what to expect. https://t.co/pESd5BoVGy
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From diversity efforts to pandemic recovery, workforce issues will evolve in 2021

From diversity efforts to pandemic recovery, workforce issues will evolve in 2021

Vaccine distribution could mean a return to offices, but most experts expect a new hybrid model to emerge. Pile that on top of the already challenging situation posed by a supposed skills ...

@tonymorbin shared
On Jan 4, 2021
Override of President Trump's veto of the 2021 US National Defense Authorization Act, applauded as supporters point to its 77 cybersecurity provisions, including restoration of national cyber director at the White House. #cybersecurity https://t.co/0KUNu5kZjv
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Defense Funding Measure Includes 77 Cybersecurity Provisions

Defense Funding Measure Includes 77 Cybersecurity Provisions

Lawmakers who participated in the bipartisan Cyberspace Solarium Commission applauded Congress’ override of President Donald Trump’s veto of the National

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Business And Industries

@cybersecboardrm shared
On Jan 6, 2021
Feds Issue Recommendations for Maritime Cybersecurity #Cybersecurity #security https://t.co/9bLDKX6iQy
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Feds Issue Recommendations for Maritime Cybersecurity

Feds Issue Recommendations for Maritime Cybersecurity

Report outlines deep cybersecurity challenges for the public/private seagoing sector.

@cybersecboardrm shared
On Jan 6, 2021
Healthcare Security Threats To be Taken in Consideration #Cybersecurity #health #healthcare https://t.co/Yb58XfY8Hy
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Healthcare Security Threats To be Taken in Consideration

Healthcare Security Threats To be Taken in Consideration

As security threats emerge, organizations must account for different attack techniques to protect themselves against impending threats…

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