Top news of the week: 17.09.2020.

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Threats And Attacks

On Sep 10, 2020
@kaspersky shared
Back-to-school prep has to now include being aware of potential cyberthreats and how to stay protected. https://t.co/w49WjdqQMg
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Ransomware And Zoom-Bombing: Cyberattacks Disrupt Back-to-School Plans

Ransomware And Zoom-Bombing: Cyberattacks Disrupt Back-to-School Plans

Cyberattacks have caused several school systems to delay students’ first day back - and experts warn that new COVID-related delays could be the new "snow days."

On Sep 16, 2020
@ForbesTech shared
Cybersecurity startup raises $30 million to protect hospitals from hackers https://t.co/AFW5NVO9Tv By @katiedjennings https://t.co/NUIt7bWa2q
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Cybersecurity Startup Raises $30 Million To Protect Hospitals From Hackers

Cybersecurity Startup Raises $30 Million To Protect Hospitals From Hackers

New York-based Medigate also helps health systems make better decisions about medical device usage to help control costs.

Innovations And Trends

On Sep 16, 2020
@domenicoraguseo shared
RT @antopontrelli: Report: 97% of Cybersecurity Companies Have #Leaked Data on the #DarkWeb https://t.co/i1CP96fAaE
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Report: 97% of Cybersecurity Companies Have Leaked Data on the Dark Web

Report: 97% of Cybersecurity Companies Have Leaked Data on the Dark Web

ImmuniWeb uncovered that 97% of leading cybersecurity companies have data leaks or other security incidents exposed on the Dark Web

On Sep 16, 2020
@AghiathChbib shared
Cybersecurity Bounces Back, but Talent Still Absent https://t.co/rbXZaZjEVB #Cybercrime #Cybersecurity https://t.co/CnQNqLsFKh
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Cybersecurity Bounces Back, but Talent Still Absent

Cybersecurity Bounces Back, but Talent Still Absent

While the demand for cybersecurity talent rebounds, organizations will need to focus on cyber-enabled roles to fill immediate skills gaps.

Data Privacy

On Sep 16, 2020
@RSAsecurity shared
🖥 ON THE BLOG: @neirajones explores #fraud prevention lessons that can be learned and applied equally to #cybersecurity management. Read as she draws parallels between recent news and offers best practices: https://t.co/IXaTHNfGqk https://t.co/JfHzDUhZNO
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It Ain't What You Do (It’s The Way That You Do It)

It Ain't What You Do (It’s The Way That You Do It)

Managing compliance can be a lot like mitigating cybersecurity risk.

On Sep 10, 2020
@BrianHonan shared
RT @klillington: Facebook’s EU-US data transfer mechanism ‘cannot be used’, says Irish regulator https://t.co/DDyn2Ksad9 via @IrishTimesBiz
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Startups And Investments

On Sep 15, 2020
@VladoBotsvadze shared
Check out the pitch deck that cybersecurity startup Sternum used to raise $6.5 million to tackle security in the $465 billion market for internet of things devices https://t.co/Gycwf3ILTQ https://t.co/bpcnbuBvrd
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Check out the pitch deck that cybersecurity startup Sternum used to raise $6.5 million to tackle security in the $465 billion market for internet of things devices

Check out the pitch deck that cybersecurity startup Sternum used to raise $6.5 million to tackle security in the $465 billion market for internet of things devices

The Israeli startup, which protects IoT devices such as pacemakers and sensors from cybersecurity threats, saw a surge in demand as a result of COVID.

On Sep 14, 2020
@techstars shared
Hackers have taken advantage of the pandemic to launch attacks and cause big problems for companies and governments. @UJWALRATRA of @getastra (#TSBerlin) explains 5 steps you can take right now to protect your company's cybersecurity: https://t.co/YdJX0N9Qi8 https://t.co/YjwGOyBEoN
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PPE For Your Company: Keeping Your Business Safe from Hackers in the Times of COVID-19

PPE For Your Company: Keeping Your Business Safe from Hackers in the Times of COVID-19

Just like you need PPE to keep your body safe from COVID-19, your business needs the right security to stay safe from hackers. Here are 5 steps you can take now

Companies And Services

On Sep 16, 2020
@hackerfantastic shared
RT @a_greenberg: Researchers puzzled for years over the Chinese hackers known as APT41/Barium/Winnti, who spy for China's MSS but also moonlight in cybercrime. Today's DOJ indictments allege one subgroup is a contractor called Chengdu 404 w/ a history of criminal hacking. https://t.co/OZiJPRDGoX
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Feds Charge Chinese Hackers With Ripping Off Video Game Loot From 9 Companies

Feds Charge Chinese Hackers With Ripping Off Video Game Loot From 9 Companies

A group known as Barium allegedly attacked hundreds of targets around the globe—and manipulated in-game goods and currency.

On Sep 14, 2020
@ISC2 shared
Cybercrime is one of the greatest threats to business. Here’s how HR can improve corporate cybersecurity overall. Read the blog: https://t.co/HlNzQGsTlg https://t.co/hsUSThW6rp
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How HR can Improve Corporate Cybersecurity

How HR can Improve Corporate Cybersecurity

Cybercrime is one of the greatest threats to business Security breaches are becoming more targeted and costly. IBM estimates that the average cost of a data breach in the United States ...

Business And Industries

On Sep 14, 2020
@BobViolino shared
Securing the edge: 5 best practices https://t.co/RysJSuY3rE via @csoonline
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Securing the edge: 5 best practices

Securing the edge: 5 best practices

Considering how much is at stake in terms of data and infrastructure exposure, companies looking to take advantage of edge computing’s promise will need to take steps to mitigate the risks.

On Sep 16, 2020
@CybersecuritySF shared
According to Cybersecurity Ventures’ @CybersecuritySF Official Annual Cybercrime Report, #cybercrime is predicted to cost the global economy $6 trillion annually by 2021[1] and this prediction was before the #COVID19 pandemic hit. https://t.co/jNUC1YCzVW
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Building immunity to cybercrime requires collaboration, now more than ever

Building immunity to cybercrime requires collaboration, now more than ever

By Waleed Saeed Al Awadhi, Chief Operating Officer, Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) Today we see almost every business operating from home across the globe, with an increased ...