Top news of the week: 09.03.2021.
Threats And Attacks
Preparing for Cyberstrike on Russia, U.S. Confronts Hacking by China
The proliferation of cyberattacks by rivals is presenting a challenge to the Biden administration as it seeks to deter intrusions on government and corporate systems.
Number of ransomware attacks grew by more than 150%
Group-IB researchers estimate that the number of ransomware attacks grew by more than 150% in 2020, causing on average 18 days of downtime.
Innovations And Trends
Asia: Becoming a Powerhouse of Artificial Intelligence
Asia in AI adoption is a trending subject considering the rapid digital transformation across the globe. Asia is leading AI research and development through policies like National ...
IRONSCALES Applauded by Frost & Sullivan for Ensuring Superior Email Security with Its Multi-layered, AI-powered Security Platform
/PRNewswire/ -- Based on its recent analysis of the European AI-powered email security market, Frost & Sullivan recognizes Tel Aviv-founded company IRONSCALES...
Data Privacy
Casting a wide intrusion net: Dozens burned with single hack
BOSTON (AP) — The SolarWinds hacking campaign blamed on Russian spies and the “grave threat” it poses to U.S. national security are widely known. A very different — and no less alarming ...
Virginia’s New Data Privacy Law: the Consumer Data Protection Act (CDPA)
CDPA is similar to the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) and the European Union General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), in that it requires data controllers to undertake “data ...
Startups And Investments
Cybersecurity in 2021: Stopping the madness
The challenges are greater than ever. But security pros have learned a lot – and with luck, the right strategic defenses can help even the highest-value targets withstand severe attacks.
5 Cybersecurity Aspects to Consider for Your Organization for a Safer 2021
Remote work and how it has driven long-overdue reconsiderations of our connectivity, collaboration, and cybersecurity standards and approaches.
Companies And Services
Perfect cybersecurity is a pipe dream
"Achieving" digital security is likely impossible. We should be sharpening how we balance the trade-offs instead.
Why Less Can Be More When It Comes to Cybersecurity
More cybersecurity spending hasn't historically equaled better protection. In fact, sometimes less can be more when it comes to improving cybersecurity posture.
Business And Industries
Cybersecurity pioneer gives $1 million to create gender and economic equity lab
Katie Moussouris, a leading researcher and entrepreneur in cybersecurity and vulnerability disclosure, has made a $1 million gift through her Pay Equity Now (PEN) Foundation to establish ...
Mitigating the hidden risks of digital transformation
New, cross-discipline risk management techniques are necessary to securely reap the benefits of transformative technologies.