Top news of the week: 23.02.2021.
Threats And Attacks
France to Boost Cyberdefense After Hospital Malware Attacks
French President Emmanuel Macron has unveiled a plan to better arm public facilities and private companies against cybercriminals following ransomware attacks at two hospitals this month ...
The Cyber-Avengers Protecting Hospitals From Ransomware
As medical facilities strain amid the pandemic, they’re especially vulnerable to cyberattacks. A global coalition of volunteer experts has stepped into the breach.
Innovations And Trends
10 COVID-19-related lessons for future-ready cybersecurity
Let’s explore 10 lessons from fighting COVID-19 that, if applied, could lead to future-ready cybersecurity across the workforce.
Four Ways AI And Machine Learning Will Drive Future Innovation And Change
AI and ML technologies are more than buzzwords or simple predictions: They offer businesses limitless possibilities to evolve use cases to improve productivity, expand their customer base, ...
Data Privacy
'Spy pixels in emails have become endemic'
Email app Hey reveals that two-thirds of the messages it handles contain the hidden trackers.
Ransomware Attacks Remain Persistent and Pervasive
Recent research found the average ransom payment paid had decreased by a third in the final quarter of 2020, dropping to $154,108 in Q4 from $233,817 in Q3. This was attributed to victims ...
Startups And Investments
Ethical Hacking and Its Relevance To Cybersecurity
Ethical hacking, also known as penetration testing or pen testing, is getting legal authorization and access to breaking into computers, applications, etc.
Clubhouse chats are breached, raising concerns over security
A week after popular audio chatroom app Clubhouse said it was taking steps to ensure user data couldn’t be stolen by malicious hackers or spies, at least one attacker has proved the ...
Companies And Services
DHS Announces Steps to Advance President’s Commitment to Elevate Cybersecurity
Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas announced the many ways the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will carry out President Biden’s vision to elevate cybersecurity across the government. ...
How to Secure Your Cloud Investment
Many legacy security tools are not cloud compatible, so it's necessary to have a solid grasp on cloud security best practices as well.
Business And Industries
Combining Three Pillars Of Cybersecurity Security
Our digital world is under assault, and we need to urgently upgrade our defenses. Three significant risk management themes have been put forward to help ameliorate the digital risk ...
Breach Etiquette: How to Mind Your Manners When It Matters
Panic-stricken as you may be in the face of a cyberattack, keeping calm and, perhaps most importantly, responding appropriately are critical to limiting the damage.