Cybersecurity Essentials

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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.

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Threats And Attacks

@attcyber shared
On Mar 14, 2021
With the recent increase in US cyberattacks, organizations of all sizes should be assessing their #cybersecurity needs - read more here https://t.co/bzL84SyF2H @govtechnews #government https://t.co/chKfcC5i9A
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Cyber Attacks: Is the ‘Big One’ Coming Soon?

Cyber Attacks: Is the ‘Big One’ Coming Soon?

In the past 90 days, the world has witnessed a serious escalation in cyberattacks. Some experts are still predicting that the worst is yet to come. Are we prepared?

@attcyber shared
On Mar 10, 2021
What is #SOC as a service and why do businesses need it? https://t.co/052ehdyxYc @ComputerWeekly #cybersecurity #MSS https://t.co/28AuJgFaiQ
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Why your business needs SOC as a service

Why your business needs SOC as a service

Security in the digital era demands that businesses monitor their entire IT estate and resolve all alerts, but for many organisations the most effective way of doing that is SOCaaS

Innovations And Trends

@AghiathChbib shared
On Mar 10, 2021
RT @Fabriziobustama: Do You Know What IoT Forensics Is and How It Helps? #Digitalforensics #Cybersecurity #Iot #IotSecurity #Cloud Cc: @digitalcloudgal @mclynd @achyutaghosh @AghiathChbib @fogle_shane @archonsec @gvalan @BentleyAudrey @JBarbosaPR @missdkingsbury @Corix_JC 👉https://t.co/GNTvqUsrQZ https://t.co/ufzpSkweHv
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Do You Know What IoT Forensics Is and How It Helps?

Do You Know What IoT Forensics Is and How It Helps?

With the introduction of the Internet of Things (IoT), the world of technology has seen progress like never before. The smart devices we depend on in our daily lives are all part of IoT. ...

@stratorob shared
On Mar 12, 2021
The role of fintech in shaping the post-pandemic business world https://t.co/2E2T8jEETY @enricomolinari @psb_dc @Ronald_vanLoon @efipm @UrsBolt #Fintech #DigitalTransformation #Banking #OpenBanking https://t.co/8RHACQXovu
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The role of fintech in shaping the post-pandemic business world

The role of fintech in shaping the post-pandemic business world

As the business world recuperates after a long battle with the COVID-19 pandemic, paving the road to a full-fledged financial inclusion is all the more imperative for enabling long-term ...

Data Privacy

@thegrugq shared
On Mar 14, 2021
RT @glichfield: With all the pushback from Facebook against @_KarenHao's recent story, and as one of the editors on the piece, I thought it worth making some observations on the PR strategy Facebook has adopted in response. Other journalists may find this useful. https://t.co/UqsNnR1H6E
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How Facebook got addicted to spreading misinformation

How Facebook got addicted to spreading misinformation

Three years ago, the company began building "responsible AI." This is the story of how it failed.

@Dejan_Kosutic shared
On Mar 13, 2021
Rise in remote work leads to increase in IT security gaps | Help Net Security https://t.co/esyFBhDCS1 by @helpnetsecurity https://t.co/S0JK5d0q8Z
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Rise in remote work leads to increase in IT security gaps

Rise in remote work leads to increase in IT security gaps

Not all employees are aware of the additional cybersecurity risks they are exposed to since working remotely, according to researchers.

Startups And Investments

@geercom shared
On Mar 10, 2021
RT @CybersecuritySF: Can you see a #cybersecurity ghost[writer]? @drdawnwrites @TheEggman411 @SaraDeForest @geercom @sherryjones @tamharbert @EliKirtman @danielsrosehill @RodikaTollefson @nealunger https://t.co/VpNmNKPe3d
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@DrInfoSec shared
On Mar 12, 2021
Hacked Firms Face ‘Frankenstein’ of State-Based Cyber Notification Laws https://t.co/OTmJtpG5xt [will 2021 be the year that we finally clean up this 50-way mess?]
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Hacked Firms Face ‘Frankenstein’ of State-Based Cyber Notification Laws

Hacked Firms Face ‘Frankenstein’ of State-Based Cyber Notification Laws

Last summer, Katherine "Kitty" Green received some disturbing news about the computer network at Florida Gulf Coast University, where she oversees a

Companies And Services

@wbm312 shared
On Mar 15, 2021
RT @josephfcox: New: this is truly insane. For $16, a hacker rerouted my texts; received messages meant for me; broke into my online accounts. This isn't SIM jacking or SS7. You just pay a company in this unregulated wild west and get control of text routing in minutes https://t.co/JIlZvgkjVY
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A Hacker Got All My Texts for $16

A Hacker Got All My Texts for $16

A gaping flaw in SMS lets hackers take over phone numbers in minutes by simply paying a company to reroute text messages.

@snlyngaas shared
On Mar 15, 2021
RT @Bing_Chris: Exclusive: Microsoft could reap more than $150 million in new U.S. cyber spending, upsetting some lawmakers https://t.co/qTzwzNALPm
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Exclusive: Microsoft could reap more than $150 million in new U.S. cyber spending, upsetting some lawmakers

Exclusive: Microsoft could reap more than $150 million in new U.S. cyber spending, upsetting some lawmakers

Microsoft stands to receive nearly a quarter of Covid relief funds destined for U.S. cybersecurity defenders, sources told Reuters, angering some lawmakers who don't want to increase ...

Business And Industries

@cybersecboardrm shared
On Mar 11, 2021
Cyberattack Forces Brewery Shutdown at Molson Coors #CyberAttack https://t.co/Qf4iUywUG2
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Cyberattack Forces Brewery Shutdown at Molson Coors

Cyberattack Forces Brewery Shutdown at Molson Coors

Molson Coors says said a cyberattack attack has caused delays and disruptions to parts of the business handling brewery operations, production, and shipments.

@knash99 shared
On Mar 11, 2021
The maker of Miller Lite and Coors Light suffered disruption to its brewery, production and shipment operations after a cyberattack https://t.co/tw3CKB5XwM via @WSJ @WSJCyber
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Cyberattack Takes Down Systems at Molson Coors

Cyberattack Takes Down Systems at Molson Coors

Molson Coors Beverage said it is experiencing disruption across its business following a cyberattack.