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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.

Top news of the week: 12.10.2021.

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Threats And Attacks

@DarkReading shared
On Oct 7, 2021
Aerospace, Telecommunications Companies Victims of Stealthy Iranian Cyber-Espionage Campaign https://t.co/PjTlW0Tv8T by @jaivijayan #aerospace #telecom #espionage #Iran
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Aerospace, Telecommunications Companies Victims of Stealthy Iranian Cyber-Espionage Campaign

Aerospace, Telecommunications Companies Victims of Stealthy Iranian Cyber-Espionage Campaign

Since at least 2018, "MalKamak" group has targeted firms in the Middle East, Russia, and other areas to steal sensitive data, security vendor says.

@Treadstone71LLC shared
On Oct 9, 2021
Foreign hacking group targets hospitals, clinics with ransomware attacks, says new report https://t.co/BRgUOz17Oj
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Foreign hacking group targets hospitals, clinics with ransomware attacks, says new report

Foreign hacking group targets hospitals, clinics with ransomware attacks, says new report

Ransomware attacks on hospitals during the pandemic have worsened outcomes for patients.

Innovations And Trends

@reach2ratan shared
On Oct 10, 2021
Researchers Warn of FontOnLake Rootkit Malware Targeting Linux Systems https://t.co/RuABJ3Tkxw #CyberSecurity #digital #Hackers #infosec @reach2ratan #malware #cloud #cloudsecurity #dataprotection #Privacy #infosec #informationsecurity #cloudcomputing https://t.co/TTUGSjebKo
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Researchers Warn of FontOnLake Rootkit Malware Targeting Linux Systems

Researchers Warn of FontOnLake Rootkit Malware Targeting Linux Systems

Researchers Warn of FontOnLake Rootkit Malware Targeting Linux Systems

@Harry_Robots shared
On Oct 10, 2021
RT @FsdRobotics: 3 #Robotics Industry Predictions https://t.co/1lIAvHLrfJ
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3 Robotics Industry Predictions

3 Robotics Industry Predictions

TÜV Rheinland’s predictions for the robotics industry reflect changes in consumer and manufacturing trends brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Data Privacy

@SecurityExpert shared
On Oct 12, 2021
Footballers demand compensation over 'data misuse' https://t.co/Hjb8jS1b1d
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Footballers demand compensation over 'data misuse'

Footballers demand compensation over 'data misuse'

A group of 850 players has threatened legal action against 17 companies over the use of their data.

@msftsecurity shared
On Oct 6, 2021
Cybersecurity tip of the week: Ditch the password for double the security with #MultiFactorAuthentication. Here's why: https://t.co/00j8VbkY3s #BeCyberSmart #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth https://t.co/80AYPIKh2t
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When we learn together, we’re more secure together

When we learn together, we’re more secure together

#BeCyberSmart Why is Cybersecurity Awareness Month important? October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and this year …

Startups And Investments

@hackernoon shared
On Oct 7, 2021
"What is Purple Teaming in Cybersecurity? " https://t.co/CxASFZG2ea #cybersecurityawareness #purpleteaming
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What is Purple Teaming in Cybersecurity?

What is Purple Teaming in Cybersecurity?

Purple teaming is maximizes the effectiveness of the Red and Blue team. It is a function that encourages the two teams to work together, exchange information.

@DrInfoSec shared
On Oct 7, 2021
Here's a link to a 23-min video of NSA's Rob Joyce's interview at the Billington Cyber Security Summit (Oct 6, 2021): https://t.co/hvIKxCW6Js
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Director of National Cybersecurity Directorate, Discusses Cyber Landscape

Director of National Cybersecurity Directorate, Discusses Cyber Landscape

Rob Joyce, director of the National Cybersecurity Directorate at the NSA, addresses the current cyber landscape, this year’s major cyber events, and a more enhanced private-public ...

Companies And Services

@winklhawk shared
On Oct 9, 2021
Singapore tweaks cybersecurity strategy with OT emphasis #cybersecurity #feedly https://t.co/reDUhNXAiC
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Singapore tweaks cybersecurity strategy with OT emphasis

Singapore tweaks cybersecurity strategy with OT emphasis

Five years after the country introduced its cybersecurity strategy, Singapore unveils a revised national plan that aims to assume a more proactive stance in addressing threats and drive its ...

@DXCTechnology shared
On Oct 8, 2021
“In addition to knowing your IT environment, security needs to be baked into every part of that environment.” — @MarkHughesSEC. Read Mark’s PoV on how to stay ahead of the threat actors and mitigate risks to IT estates: https://t.co/czVIECZiLl #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth https://t.co/LX0yzUsIuB
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Cyber security tales from the trenches

Cyber security tales from the trenches

One of the biggest cyber security threats isn't a security issue at all, but an issue of how IT estates are run. It takes a comprehensive understanding of the many components and IT ...

Business And Industries

@WSJRisk shared
On Oct 7, 2021
Biden administration to impose cyber requirements on ‘high-risk’ rail-transit systems https://t.co/5U3J3BglT0 via @WSJ
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Biden Administration to Impose Cyber Requirements on ‘High-Risk’ Rail-Transit Systems

Biden Administration to Impose Cyber Requirements on ‘High-Risk’ Rail-Transit Systems

The mandates are deemed necessary because of surface-transportation systems’ role in the economy and potential importance to national security.

@cybersecboardrm shared
On Oct 7, 2021
58% of Nation-State Cyberattacks Come from Russia #CyberAttack #cybersecurity #security https://t.co/EebzRmDwd0
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Microsoft: 58% of Nation-State Cyberattacks Come From Russia

Microsoft: 58% of Nation-State Cyberattacks Come From Russia

A wealth of Microsoft data highlights trends in nation-state activity, hybrid workforce security, disinformation, and supply chain, IoT, and OT security.