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Threats And Attacks

On May 22, 2020
@threatpost shared
Researchers have uncovered new #cybercrime campaigns from the Chafer #APT, targeting air transportation firms and governments. (via @Bitdefender) https://t.co/E5LxTIsfkA
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Chafer APT Hits Middle East Govs With Latest Cyber-Espionage Attacks

Chafer APT Hits Middle East Govs With Latest Cyber-Espionage Attacks

Government and air transportation companies in Kuwait and Saudi Arabia were targeted in a recent attack tracked back to the Chafer APT.

On May 26, 2020
@paulsparrows shared
The second cyberattacks timeline of April is out and unsurprisingly the pandemic continues to characterize the threat landscape: nearly one quarter of the events is somehow related to COVID-19 https://t.co/ICorQeNJqB
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16-30 April 2020 Cyber Attacks Timeline

16-30 April 2020 Cyber Attacks Timeline

It’s time to publish the second timeline of April. Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the level of activity continues to be quite high. In this timeline I have collected 92 events, less than the ...

Innovations And Trends

On May 27, 2020
@archonsec shared
RT @BosBorn1: The Problem with Artificial Intelligence in Security https://t.co/rCR2bzgYnd via @DarkReading #CyberSecurity #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #Technology #Security #cyber #IoT #infosec #Security cc @AudreyDesisto @ChuckDBrooks @Fabriziobustama @CisoFromHell @archonsec https://t.co/0qlGvDWvls
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The Problem with Artificial Intelligence in Security

The Problem with Artificial Intelligence in Security

Any notion that AI is going to solve the cyber skills crisis is very wide of the mark. Here's why.

On May 27, 2020
@automeme shared
Reality Check: The Benefits of Artificial Intelligence - https://t.co/a6mjkeFo6F #fintech #AI #MachineLearning #DeepLearning #BigData @sebbourguignon @Nicochan33 @chboursin @3itcom @helene_wpli @lesguer_lionel
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Reality Check: The Benefits of Artificial Intelligence

Reality Check: The Benefits of Artificial Intelligence

Gartner believes Artificial Intelligence security will be a top technology trend in 2020, enterprises must gain awareness of AI’s impact on security.

Data Privacy

On May 22, 2020
@kjhiggins shared
RT @DarkReading: Former Salesforce Execs Launch Data Protection Startup https://t.co/dWfz9bnFjw by @kjhiggins #ZeroTrust #consumer #data
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Former Salesforce Execs Launch Data Protection Startup

Former Salesforce Execs Launch Data Protection Startup

Cloud-based API service stores and manages sensitive consumer data with a zero-trust, database-as-a service approach.

On May 22, 2020
@BrianHonan shared
RT @DeirdreKilroy: Second fine for ⁦@tusla⁩ over #dataprotection rules breach and the ⁦@DPCIreland⁩ has sent a draft decision regarding ⁦@Twitter⁩ to other supervisory authorities in Europe. #GDPR https://t.co/QQE8YohxAd
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Tusla issued with second fine for data protection rules breach

Tusla issued with second fine for data protection rules breach

Tusla has been issued with a second fine by the Data Protection Commission (DPC) for a breach of data protection rules.The decision was issued to the Child and Family Agency yesterday, ...

Startups And Investments

On May 27, 2020
@DrInfoSec shared
The Future of Cybersecurity is Integration https://t.co/r1RVfVQgv5 [and the dangers of hyperspecialization]
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The Future of Cybersecurity is Integration - Cyber Security Summit

The Future of Cybersecurity is Integration - Cyber Security Summit

In her recent contribution to the Cyber Security Summit blog, Mary Frantz emphasizes the need for our industry to veer away from hyper-specialization and...

On May 26, 2020
@hackernoon shared
RT @Curricula: Thank you @Ax_Sharma @hackernoon for featuring our CEO, Nick Santora, in this article discussing the importance of security awareness training as data breaches continue to rise during the #coronavirus pandemic. #CyberSecurity https://t.co/58rZvu1jmu
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Experts Warn: Amidst Budget Cuts, The Pandemic Calls for Stepping Up Security Efforts

Experts Warn: Amidst Budget Cuts, The Pandemic Calls for Stepping Up Security Efforts

These unprecedented times have pushed us to adapt distinctive lifestyles contrary to what we’ve been used to for a millenia. Industries like finance, law, banking and the public sector ...

Companies And Services

On May 26, 2020
@TAKellermann shared
RT @snlyngaas: Scoop ---> German intelligence agencies warn of Russian hacking threats to critical infrastructure https://t.co/CztXCUnQY8
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German intelligence agencies warn of Russian hacking threats to critical infrastructure

German intelligence agencies warn of Russian hacking threats to critical infrastructure

A Kremlin-linked hacking group has continued its long-running efforts to target German companies in the energy, water and power sectors, according to a confidential German government ...

On May 25, 2020
@StephaneNappo shared
#CyberSecurity #InfoSec Working from home for a while? Here’s how to do it securely. #VPNs, anti-#malware, & good #cyber hygiene will help prevent viruses and phishing attempts from penetrating your home office. by Sara Morrison https://t.co/c8t4p0zOGR via @voxdotcom S.N., #CISO
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Working from home for a while? Here’s how to do it securely.

Working from home for a while? Here’s how to do it securely.

VPNs, anti-malware, and good cyber hygiene will help prevent viruses and phishing attempts from penetrating your home office.

Business And Industries

On May 26, 2020
@DarkReading shared
Q&A: Eugene Kaspersky on Tourism, the Pandemic, and Cybersecurity https://t.co/gDjAMXKJZ4 by @jaivijayan #cybersecurity #infosec #COVID19 #travel
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Q&A: Eugene Kaspersky on Tourism, the Pandemic, and Cybersecurity

Q&A: Eugene Kaspersky on Tourism, the Pandemic, and Cybersecurity

The CEO and co-founder of eponymously named security vendor has launched a new travel accelerator program amid the COVID-19 crisis.

On May 27, 2020
@cybersecboardrm shared
The Top 20 IoT Startups To Watch In 2020 #InternetOfThings #startup https://t.co/Y9mNVGKM4E
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The Top 20 IoT Startups To Watch In 2020

The Top 20 IoT Startups To Watch In 2020

IoT startups see opportunity in the inefficient, time-consuming approaches complex industries rely on to get work done.