Cybersecurity

General Cybersecurity News

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: 07.12.2021.

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Threats And Attacks

@unix_root shared
On Dec 1, 2021
Researchers have observed that several hackers are increasingly using the "RTF Template Injection" method in widespread #phishing attacks that enable decoy documents to retrieve malicious content from remote URLs. Details: https://t.co/TjO4qIlzRq #infosec #cybersecurity
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Hackers Increasingly Using RTF Template Injection Technique in Phishing Attacks

Hackers Increasingly Using RTF Template Injection Technique in Phishing Attacks

Hackers have been increasingly using RTF Template Injection method in widespread phishing attacks.

@helpnetsecurity shared
On Dec 5, 2021
Week in review: 150+ HP multifunction printers under attack, how to combat ransomware with visibility - https://t.co/ZwjdXaiJ5t https://t.co/IfAmBlsjdW
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Week in review: 150+ HP multifunction printers under attack, how to combat ransomware with visibility

Week in review: 150+ HP multifunction printers under attack, how to combat ransomware with visibility

Here's an overview of some of last week's most interesting news, articles and interviews: Determined APT is exploiting ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus

Innovations And Trends

@archonsec shared
On Dec 2, 2021
RT @BillMew: The Matrix Is the Best #Hacker Movie https://t.co/46gKCy2TBE #security #privacy @Wired @drjdrooghaag @fabriziobustama @robmay70 @IanLJones98 @NigelTozer @antgrasso @sallyeaves @archonsec @yuhelenyu @AkwyZ @TylerCohenWood @pettet50 @AdamLGRing @1davidclarke @shirastweet @mikko https://t.co/6kNANcoJi7
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The Matrix Is the Best Hacker Movie

The Matrix Is the Best Hacker Movie

Most people point to 'Sneakers' or 'WarGames'. They’re all wrong. The Wachowskis actually invented the ultimate cyber superhero.

@archonsec shared
On Dec 2, 2021
RT @PVynckier: What U.S. Companies Should Expect from China’s New Data Privacy Laws | Epiq - JDSupra https://t.co/QJGwHjsC2c Cc: @clarinette02 @robmay70 @NigelTozer @BillMew @JBarbosaPR @MHcommunicate @m49D4ch3lly @DrJDrooghaag @AshokNellikar @archonsec @Corix_JC
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What U.S. Companies Should Expect from China’s New Data Privacy Laws

What U.S. Companies Should Expect from China’s New Data Privacy Laws

China had a lot of legislative movement in the area of data privacy this year. On June 10, 2021, the Data Security Law (DSL) was passed and it became...

Data Privacy

@Infosec_Tourist shared
On Dec 6, 2021
RT @jamesvgingerich: The Cost of a #Ransomware Attack, Part 2: Response and Recovery. (Information Week) #CyberSecurity https://t.co/IljgiRP6gf https://t.co/lSAFmIgkUH
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The Cost of a Ransomware Attack, Part 2: Response & Recovery

The Cost of a Ransomware Attack, Part 2: Response & Recovery

The costs of downtime, response, recovery, reputational damage, and more may make a little ransom payout to cyberattackers look like pocket change. Part 2 of 2.

@BrianHonan shared
On Dec 2, 2021
RT @ecpcmaastricht: Taking the ECPC #DPO course to Lisbon again! Come and join the growing community of ECPC Certified DPO's in 2022. Programme & registration: https://t.co/hZmkRYyHRN @balbonipaolo @LeenaKuusniemi @EuroPaulB @domingosmiguel https://t.co/AkwFEmxQLq
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Data Protection Officer (DPO) Certification 2022

Data Protection Officer (DPO) Certification 2022

Training and examination The training covers an in depth insight of the GDPR and all implementation obligations; a …

Startups And Investments

@fintechf shared
On Dec 7, 2021
Capgemini sets its ESG objectives to reinforce the impact of its sustainable development strategy https://t.co/9SLOzH3jKY #Fintech #Paytech #FFnews https://t.co/yCt53QkXx4
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Capgemini sets its ESG objectives to reinforce the impact of its sustainable development strategy

Capgemini sets its ESG objectives to reinforce the impact of its sustainable development strategy

Capgemini has unveiled 8 priorities and 11 ambitious objectives that are gathered into a new Environment, Social and Governance policy (ESG).

@DrInfoSec shared
On Dec 4, 2021
RT @VkLilia: Colorado energy company loses 25 years of data after cyberattack while still rebuilding network https://t.co/yPjZUCnrNy
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Colorado energy company loses 25 years of data after cyberattack, still rebuilding network

Colorado energy company loses 25 years of data after cyberattack, still rebuilding network

DMEA did not use the term "ransomware" but said much of their data had been corrupted while phone and email services were down for weeks.

Companies And Services

@hackerfantastic shared
On Dec 2, 2021
RT @780thC: A suspected Chinese hacking campaign has breached four more US defense and technology companies in the last month, and hundreds more US organizations are running the type of vulnerable software that the attackers have exploited. https://t.co/cbjPwMu8Cp @CNN
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Suspected Chinese hackers breach more US defense and tech firms

Suspected Chinese hackers breach more US defense and tech firms

A suspected Chinese hacking campaign has breached four more US defense and technology companies in the last month, and hundreds more US organizations are running the type of vulnerable ...

@SCMagazine shared
On Nov 30, 2021
We’re kicking off Cloud Shared Responsibility shortly with keynote speaker Aradhna Chetal with @TIAA followed by #cybersecurity experts at @Thycotic, @VulcanCyber, @Lookout, @Fortinet, and @radware Register now! #virtualevent #cloudsecurity https://t.co/37ogICyBT3 https://t.co/gwdPmkiQI3
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Cloud Shared Responsibility: Who’s accountable for cloud security?

Cloud Shared Responsibility: Who’s accountable for cloud security?

Earn up to 6.5 CPE credits by attending this virtual conference.  In a cloud environment, you can’t simply hand the keys to a cloud service provider and walk ...

Business And Industries

@cybersecboardrm shared
On Dec 2, 2021
The Cyber Threats Facing Retailers This Holiday Shopping Season #Cybersecurity #security https://t.co/Rt9K8Zw73B
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The Cyber Threats Facing Retailers This Holiday Shopping Season

The Cyber Threats Facing Retailers This Holiday Shopping Season

With supply chain delays and an online shopping boom, attacks will come from multiple angles.

@CybersecuritySF shared
On Dec 3, 2021
According to @CybersecuritySF, #Cybercrime is "predicted to inflict damages totaling $6 trillion globally in 2021" and is expected "to grow by 15% per year over the next five years, reaching $10.5 trillion annually by 2025. via @forbes https://t.co/d7ClasY9oc
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It's Time For Businesses To Demand That Software Vendors Provide An SBoM

It's Time For Businesses To Demand That Software Vendors Provide An SBoM

A company can have better risk control once it knows what is "in" the software it uses.