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Threats And Attacks

@securityaffairs shared
On May 19, 2021
RT @paulsparrows: The first #cyberattacks timeline is out. Despite the number of events is showing an important decrease, the impact of #ransomware attacks is out of control. They account for 45%, and the list of high-profile victims is constantly growing. #cybersecurity https://t.co/FuYHcR089z https://t.co/YkBEuZTuqI
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1-15 May 2021 Cyber Attacks Timeline

1-15 May 2021 Cyber Attacks Timeline

The first timeline of May is out! In this timeline I have collected 89 events, with an average rate of 5.9 events per day, that’s...

@CiscoUmbrella shared
On May 20, 2021
Do you know what to do in the event of a #ransomware cyberattack? https://t.co/ngJxlnpiVm https://t.co/DxKZS9B0KW
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How to stop ransomware

How to stop ransomware

Get expert advice on how to protect against and remediate one of the fastest growing and most dangerous cyber threats to your business.

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Innovations And Trends

@archonsec shared
On May 24, 2021
RT @junjudapi: Hardening #AI: Is #machinelearning the next infosec imperative? https://t.co/vUR9FqxXGb @fklivestolearn @DigitalFawad @gvalan @drhiot @mary_gambara @DrFerdowsi @JGrobicki @dak970 @archonsec @ShadRaza1 @DioFavatas @globaliqx @stratorob @baski_LA @alcgroup @terence_mills @SSXman2
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Hardening AI: Is machine learning the next infosec imperative?

Hardening AI: Is machine learning the next infosec imperative?

Technology analyst discusses the significance of securing machine leaning and the innovation still to come.

@AghiathChbib shared
On May 19, 2021
Cybersecurity and Geopolitical podcast: Episode 4, Misinformation & Outright Conspiracy Theories https://t.co/Ka3E7NZ9OT #DataPrivacy #Cybercrime https://t.co/9nqBptOz4j
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Cybersecurity and Geopolitical podcast: Episode 4, Misinformation & Outright Conspiracy Theories

Cybersecurity and Geopolitical podcast: Episode 4, Misinformation & Outright Conspiracy Theories

Security has partnered with Cyjax to bring you an entertaining and insightful monthly Cybersecurity and Geopolitical vodcast on the enmeshing of cybersecurity and geopolitics and the new ...

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Data Privacy

@healthinfosec shared
On May 19, 2021
International Student Health Insurer Breached: Incident at Canadian Firm Spotlights Complex Notification Issues https://t.co/lRab2NwalE
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International Student Health Insurer Breached

International Student Health Insurer Breached

A data security incident involving a Canada-based insurer that provides comprehensive health coverage to students studying abroad shines a light on complex

@ZeljkaZorz shared
On May 24, 2021
Germany adopts new data protection and privacy law https://t.co/kecogV3cxQ
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Germany adopts new data protection and privacy law

Germany adopts new data protection and privacy law

German parliament this week adopted a law regulating data protection and privacy in telecommunications and telemedia. For the first time, the legislator transposed EU requirements on ...

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Startups And Investments

@DrInfoSec shared
On May 24, 2021
MIT Technology Review: The Colonial pipeline ransomware hackers had a secret weapon: self-promoting cybersecurity firms. https://t.co/e8o7JuH1kW [good read] via @GoogleNews
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The Colonial pipeline ransomware hackers had a secret weapon: self-promoting cybersecurity firms

The Colonial pipeline ransomware hackers had a secret weapon: self-promoting cybersecurity firms

On January 11, antivirus company Bitdefender said it was “happy to announce” a startling breakthrough. It had found a flaw in the ransomware that a gang known as DarkSide was using to ...

@DrInfoSec shared
On May 22, 2021
RT @CastelliReports: @DrInfoSec Related: Putting EO 14028 into action with data-driven #cybersecurity | #policy #risk https://t.co/umPvdI9DTh
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President Biden's Cyber EO: Next Steps

President Biden's Cyber EO: Next Steps

President Biden’s cybersecurity executive order (EO) shows the need for data-driven cybersecurity.

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Companies And Services

@s_crawford shared
On May 19, 2021
“But it was the right thing to do for the country” https://t.co/aTPnfr6dlt
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Colonial Pipeline CEO Tells Why He Paid Hackers a $4.4 Million Ransom

Colonial Pipeline CEO Tells Why He Paid Hackers a $4.4 Million Ransom

Joseph Blount told the Journal that he authorized the payment because executives were unsure how badly the cyberattack had breached its systems or how long it would take to bring the ...

@SCMagazine shared
On May 19, 2021
Said @chenxiwang of @rain_capital: “The rate of innovation is unheard of.” #RSAC https://t.co/WRcYlNVeIN
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As digital innovation accelerates, what is the next cyber investment unicorn?

As digital innovation accelerates, what is the next cyber investment unicorn?

Cloud & data security, zero trust, identity & DevSecOps are expected to be hot cyber investment areas in the coming months, say experts.

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Business And Industries

@CybersecuritySF shared
On May 20, 2021
How to reduce the threat of cloud #ransomware. Every 11 seconds, a new organization falls victim to ransomware, according to Cybersecurity Ventures @CybersecuritySF. https://t.co/kp9lyrz7q2 via @ITProPortal https://t.co/kz73KraR9b
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How to reduce the threat of cloud ransomware

How to reduce the threat of cloud ransomware

Ransomware criminals are targeting cloud services. Here's how to mitigate the risks.

@cybersecboardrm shared
On May 20, 2021
Cost Savings, Better Security Drive Adoption of Emerging Technologies #Cybersecurity #security https://t.co/88Y3B9hQSp
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Cost Savings, Better Security Drive Adoption of Emerging Technologies

Cost Savings, Better Security Drive Adoption of Emerging Technologies

However, senior technology managers express concerns about whether their current infrastructure can properly safeguard them.

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