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Threats And Attacks

On May 11, 2020
@EduardKovacs shared
RT @SecurityWeek: US Says Chinese Hackers Are Trying to Steal Coronavirus Vaccine Research https://t.co/F82ytuGw9Y
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US Says Chinese Hacking Vaccine Research: Reports

US Says Chinese Hacking Vaccine Research: Reports

The US Federal Bureau of Investigation and cybersecurity experts believe Chinese hackers are trying to steal research on developing a vaccine against coronavirus.

On May 10, 2020
@securityaffairs shared
Swiss rail vehicle manufacturer #Stadler hit by a #malware-based attack https://t.co/K83n8GvA8n #securityaffairs #hacking #malware
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Swiss rail vehicle manufacturer Stadler hit by a malware-based attack

Swiss rail vehicle manufacturer Stadler hit by a malware-based attack

Stadler, a Swiss manufacturer of railway rolling stock disclosed a data breach, hackers attempted to blackmail the company. International rail vehicle manufacturer, Stadler, disclosed a ...

Innovations And Trends

On May 12, 2020
@sbmeunier shared
RT @cybersecboardrm: Flattening The Curve On Cybersecurity Risk After COVID-19 #Cybersecurity #security https://t.co/DgMrXTeI1f
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Flattening The Curve On Cybersecurity Risk After COVID-19

Flattening The Curve On Cybersecurity Risk After COVID-19

Massive changes after COVID-19 guarantee that hackers will continue to have their way as the cybersecurity battle rages on.

On May 12, 2020
@automeme shared
RT @LaForge_AI: How education must adapt to artificial intelligence – TechTalks #AI #artificialintelligence #MachineLearning #education https://t.co/kZBNfG6EuR https://t.co/V8CFsZJpL8
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How education must adapt to artificial intelligence

How education must adapt to artificial intelligence

As artificial intelligence continues to bring tremendous change to human life and work, we need a new education system that can adapt to lifelong learning.

Data Privacy

On May 13, 2020
@BrianHonan shared
RT @TeachPrivacy: Dutch DPA Fines Company 750,000 Euros for Unlawful Employee Fingerprint Processing #privacy #GDPR https://t.co/1oAAGOiis5 via @hunton_privacy
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Dutch DPA Fines Company 750,000 Euros for Unlawful Employee Fingerprint Processing

Dutch DPA Fines Company 750,000 Euros for Unlawful Employee Fingerprint Processing

The Dutch Data Protection Authority recently imposed a €750,000 fine on a company for unlawful processing of employees’ fingerprints for attendance taking and time registration purposes.

On May 8, 2020
@wbm312 shared
Yes. Because at this point I’ve had to explain it so many times I wanted to make: “Yes, IP addresses are personal information under GDPR. Sorry, I didn’t make the law.” stickers. https://t.co/gXrVBM96Zs
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Are IP addresses generated when users visit websites personal information?

Are IP addresses generated when users visit websites personal information?

This is a hotly debated question that has different answers in different legal jurisdictions.  Under the EU General Data Protection Regulation and EU case law, IP addresses (both static and ...

Startups And Investments

On May 9, 2020
@CindyBiSV shared
RT @jessicafeiyali: @CindyBiSV Key takeaways article here: https://t.co/pHJTCyc6Hh
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How to Break into Venture Capital

How to Break into Venture Capital

On Thursday, May 7th, Soma Capital and Romulus Capital hosted a virtual panel on breaking into venture capital. Here are the key takeaways.

On May 8, 2020
@LarryVNN shared
Coronavirus: Iran-linked group attempts to hack Remdesivir maker Gilead drug company | Al Arabiya English https://t.co/TQoqfSFDXP
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Coronavirus: Iran-linked group attempts to hack Remdesivir maker Gilead drug company

Coronavirus: Iran-linked group attempts to hack Remdesivir maker Gilead drug company

Hackers linked to Iran have targeted staff at Gilead Sciences, the maker of remdesivir, an

Companies And Services

On May 13, 2020
@davemcclure shared
RT @Techmeme: DHS and FBI jointly accuse hackers affiliated with Chinese government of attempting to steal US research into a COVID-19 vaccine, adding to a slew of charges (@snlyngaas / CyberScoop) https://t.co/VoJLMoGYsv https://t.co/dIEYnSoVhR
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U.S. accuses Chinese hackers of trying to steal coronavirus vaccine research

U.S. accuses Chinese hackers of trying to steal coronavirus vaccine research

DHS and the FBI on Wednesday blamed hackers linked with the Chinese government for attempting to steal U.S. research into a coronavirus vaccine.

On May 12, 2020
@davemcclure shared
RT @Techmeme: US' election security responses against Russian interference in 2016 remain inadequate as Russian tactics continue to evolve in the run up to the 2020 election (@franklinfoer / The Atlantic) https://t.co/hbzN4uGecc https://t.co/xTSzOSdKWr
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RIP Democracy

RIP Democracy

Russia’s goal was never merely to elect Donald Trump. Now, Vladimir Putin is poised to complete the mission he began four years ago.

Business And Industries

On May 8, 2020
@cybersecboardrm shared
Companies Struggle for Effective Cybersecurity #Cybersecurity #security https://t.co/DYrHBtXSwR
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Companies Struggle for Effective Cybersecurity

Companies Struggle for Effective Cybersecurity

The money companies are spending on cybersecurity tools doesn't necessarily result in better security, a new survey shows.

On May 12, 2020
@SecurityWeek shared
Cybersecurity Threats to the Food Supply Chain https://t.co/OuYObABuy8
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Cybersecurity Threats to the Food Supply Chain

Cybersecurity Threats to the Food Supply Chain

Cyber brings the opportunity of large-scale adversarial interference in food supplies. In military terms this could be a precursor to kinetic warfare, but the cyber age has introduced a new ...