Top news of the week: 27.07.2021.
Threats And Attacks
'Holy Moly!': Inside Texas' Fight Against a Ransomware Hack
Ransomware attacks in Texas were a harbinger of the now-exploding threat and offer a vivid case study in what happens behind the scenes when small-town America comes under attack
Government Calls On Pipeline Companies To Step Up Defenses Against Cyber Attacks
In response to the cyberattack against Colonial Pipeline, which caused the shutdown of the pipeline for more than a week last May, the federal government is calling on the nation’s most ...
Innovations And Trends
The ransomware risk management calculus is changing for OT, ICS and critical infrastructure
Paralysis is the worst possible state for businesses to find themselves in when faced with the threat, says Claroty's CPO.
Improving cybersecurity means understanding how cyberattacks affect both governments and civilians
Increasingly, rampant cyberattacks target critical civilian infrastructures, including health facilities, pipelines, water plants and food supply chains
Data Privacy
Civil rights ‘in peril’ unless data protection watchdog is reformed, says committee
Oireachtas Justice Committee calls for DPC to be tougher and more transparent
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Paul’s Security Weekly Episode #703 – July 22, 2021 Subscribe to all of our shows and mailing list by visiting: https://securityweekly.com/subscribe 1. Online Safety & Security: Dating Apps ...
Startups And Investments
Paris-based cybersecurity startup YesWeHack lands €16 million to accelerate its international expansion
Today, Paris-based YesWeHack, Europe's leading Bug Bounty and Vulnerability Disclosure Policy (VDP) platform, announced that it has secured €16 million in
5 Best Cybersecurity Books for Beginners
These are the five cybersecurity books that you should start with if you are considering a career within the industry.
Companies And Services
Kaseya Obtains Decryption Tool After REvil Ransomware Hit
Remote management software vendor Kaseya has obtained a decryption tool for all organizations affected by the massive ransomware attack launched via its software.
The threat of Pegasus-style spyware could creep toward the business community
Who in the business world should be worried about these types of tools? If you hold or manage data that is valuable to foreign governments, you may be an attractive target.
Business And Industries
How To Survive A Cybersecurity Attack
As leaders and companies, we must do more: expect ransomware attacks; protect ourselves as best we can; and have a playbook we can run when the inevitable happens. Because when it comes to ...
Demand Continues to Rise for Cybersecurity Professionals
During quarantine many working professionals realized the importance of cybersecurity. This importance is echoed through the demand for cybersecurity jobs.