Cybersecurity Essentials

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Cybersecurity threats are varied, and don’t discriminate organizations from individuals when targeted. They represent a fundamental issue that affects almost all aspects of our modern lives.

Top news of the week: 28.09.2021.

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Threats And Attacks

@USCERT_gov shared
On Sep 23, 2021
RT @NSACyber: Protect against the #Conti #ransomware threat using the #cybersecurity guidance from @CISAgov, @FBI and NSA. Understand Conti group TTPs and take immediate action: https://t.co/Fa1jQdtyoP https://t.co/3Tt3GVorkU
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CISA, FBI, and NSA Release Conti Ransomware Advisory to Help Organizations Reduce Risk of Attack

CISA, FBI, and NSA Release Conti Ransomware Advisory to Help Organizations Reduce Risk of Attack

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and National Security Agency (NSA) published a cybersecurity advisory today regarding ...

@paulsparrows shared
On Sep 23, 2021
The first #cyberattacks timeline of August 2021 is out! Unsurprisingly Ransomware dominated the landscape in the first week of August with multiple operations, the RansomEXX and LockBit 2.0 gangs were particularly active). https://t.co/ssQUStrM3m https://t.co/7UHRTWpiQb
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1-15 August 2021 Cyber Attacks Timeline

1-15 August 2021 Cyber Attacks Timeline

Let’s analyze the events occurred in the first half of August 2021, a Summer characterized by ransomware that, in this timeline, accounts for...

Innovations And Trends

@AghiathChbib shared
On Sep 27, 2021
RT @Fabriziobustama: #IoT #Malware Attack Protection Amidst #COVID19 Threats. By @iotforall #CyberSecurity #IoTSecurity #botnet #ransomware #infosec Cc @fogle_shane @avrohomg @missdkingsbury @DrJDrooghaag @archonsec @AshokNellikar @techpearce2 @BillMew @robmay70 @AghiathChbib https://t.co/9ubRPM7vrc https://t.co/Dwpg4dlNC4
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IoT Malware Attack Protection Amidst Covid-19 Threats

IoT Malware Attack Protection Amidst Covid-19 Threats

IoT security has changed due to malware, leaving devices unprotected and at risk. Here's how to protect IoT devices against malware, especially during Covid-19.

@stratorob shared
On Sep 22, 2021
5 insurtech trends that’ll define the future. Take a glimpse. Read full article: https://t.co/y6Olsnbm5A CC: @insurtechforum @floriansemle @insuranceblitz @InsuranceEleph1 @FGraillot @helene_wpli @RAlexJimenez @fintechna @floriansemle #insurtech #trends #Digitalscouting
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InsurTech Trends We’re Seeing in the Near and Long Future

InsurTech Trends We’re Seeing in the Near and Long Future

As we look ahead in the future, it is nice to remember the pandemic’s most important lesson: tomorrow is always unpredictable. Even at this moment, we don’t know which direction will the ...

Data Privacy

@gcluley shared
On Sep 22, 2021
RT @thorsheim: Norwegian DPA @Datatilsynet conclude they cannot be on Facebook due to privacy concerns. Read their statement here: https://t.co/KxLbCXll2E Also news stories here (danish) https://t.co/2wSz3gi0n6 & https://t.co/59KCltiQL6 (Norwegian) with expert comments from @JanSandtro.
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Norwegian Data Protection Authority choose not to use Facebook

Norwegian Data Protection Authority choose not to use Facebook

What are the privacy risks associated with communicating through a Page on Facebook? And what kind of responsibility for the processing of personal data may we have as the owner of a Page? ...

@ProfWoodward shared
On Sep 22, 2021
RT @AlexMartin: The Lithuanian Ministry of Defence has urged people to stop buying Chinese phones and throw away the ones they already possess after discovering censorship software. Ft. @ProfWoodward https://t.co/eSzpkeNNm8
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Lithuanian defence ministry urges people to 'throw away' Chinese phones after discovering censorship tools

Lithuanian defence ministry urges people to 'throw away' Chinese phones after discovering censorship tools

Flagship devices sold in Europe by Chinese company Xiaomi reportedly have a built-in ability to detect and censor particular terms that Beijing views as indicative of dissent, including ...

Startups And Investments

@hackernoon shared
On Sep 23, 2021
"10 Ways to Mitigate Cybersecurity Risks and Prevent Data Theft" https://t.co/frebrpmmDn #cybersecurity #cybersecurity
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10 Ways to Mitigate Cybersecurity Risks and Prevent Data Theft

10 Ways to Mitigate Cybersecurity Risks and Prevent Data Theft

Use the provided recommendations to make it as difficult as possible for cybercriminals to get into your system.

@DrInfoSec shared
On Sep 24, 2021
Hackers breached computer network at key US port but did not disrupt operations https://t.co/oFs0slh9eB [interesting]
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Hackers breached computer network at key US port but did not disrupt operations

Hackers breached computer network at key US port but did not disrupt operations

Suspected foreign government-backed hackers last month breached a computer network at one of the largest ports on the US Gulf Coast, but early detection of the incident meant the intruders ...

Companies And Services

@TAKellermann shared
On Sep 23, 2021
RT @Geneva_Sands: Biden administration issues new security guidance to companies aimed at blunting cyberattacks @snlyngaas reports https://t.co/hiBVzLyj6C
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Biden administration issuing new security guidance to companies aimed at blunting cyberattacks

Biden administration issuing new security guidance to companies aimed at blunting cyberattacks

The Biden administration is issuing new security guidance to critical infrastructure firms in an attempt to blunt the impact of ransomware and other hacks, following a series of attacks on ...

@hackerfantastic shared
On Sep 27, 2021
RT @techreview: 2021 has broken the record for zero-day hacking attacks. https://t.co/ViZQ3UaWce
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2021 has broken the record for zero-day hacking attacks

2021 has broken the record for zero-day hacking attacks

But the reasons why are complicated—and not all bad news.

Business And Industries

@cybersecboardrm shared
On Sep 24, 2021
Three Key Artificial Intelligence Applications For Cybersecurity by Chuck Brooks and Dr. Frederic Lemieux #Cybersecurity #security https://t.co/xYw97h3sf8
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Three Key Artificial Intelligence Applications For Cybersecurity by Chuck Brooks and Dr. Frederic Lemieux

Three Key Artificial Intelligence Applications For Cybersecurity by Chuck Brooks and Dr. Frederic Lemieux

We are at the doorstep of a new era of smart technology and cybersecurity is already a testing ground. The cybersecurity industry is increasingly impacted by the deployment of solutions ...

@cybersecboardrm shared
On Sep 27, 2021
LinkedIn's Top Startups of 2021 spotlights the enterprise data stack #Startup #bigdata https://t.co/AhQsVpgg88
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LinkedIn’s Top Startups of 2021 spotlights the enterprise data stack

LinkedIn’s Top Startups of 2021 spotlights the enterprise data stack

The top tech startups of 2021 reflect a keen attention to the enterprise data stack, highlighting a clear trend for 2022 and beyond.