Top news of the week: 20.07.2021.
Threats And Attacks
U.S. Offers $10 Million Rewards for Information on Foreign Hackers
The US government has launched a new website to combat ransomware and announced $10 million rewards for information on foreign hackers.
Norway says cyber attack on parliament carried out from China
Norway said on Monday that a March 10 cyber attack on parliament's e-mail system was carried out from China, calling on authorities there to take steps to prevent such activities.
Innovations And Trends
Starting a Career in Cybersecurity.
On average, people go through a career change 3 to 7 times during their lifetime. If you find yourself in this position looking for a better opportunity, or just starting on your career ...
Data Privacy
Data officers raid two properties over Matt Hancock CCTV footage leak
Computer equipment and electronic devices seized in connection with images of minister kissing aide
Geo-tech politics: Why technology shapes European power
New technologies are a significant force shaping international relations. If the EU wants to be more than a mediator between the US and China, it will need to change its mindset.
Startups And Investments
Cybersecurity EOs May Present Transit Challenges
A recent report by the Mineta Transportation Institute indicates that the demands outlined in cybersecurity-focused executive orders or EOs issued by President Biden may create “sourcing ...
Ransomware gang that hit meat supplier mysteriously vanishes from the internet
REvil, the ransomware gang that attacked meat supplier JBS Foods this spring and a major IT software vendor this month, has mysteriously vanished from the internet, according to ...
Companies And Services
Chinese government lays out new vulnerability disclosure rules
The Chinese government has published new regulation on Tuesday laying out stricter rules for vulnerability disclosure procedures inside the country's borders.
Facebook says Iranian hackers used site in spying on U.S. military personnel
Facebook (FB.O) said on Thursday it had taken down about 200 accounts run by a group of hackers in Iran as part of a cyber-spying operation that targeted mostly U.S. military personnel and ...
Business And Industries
Machine learning is demonstrating its mettle across industries
The use cases and applications for machine learning offer benefits for most organizations, according to experts.
Product showcase: ESET Cybersecurity Awareness Training
ESET Cybersecurity Awareness Training is designed to educate your workforce, as human error is a major contributing cause in most breaches.