Top news of the week: 29.10.2020.

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Threats And Attacks

On Oct 26, 2020
@securityaffairs shared
#COVID19 #vaccine manufacturer suffers a data breach https://t.co/983MmZ95RH #securityaffairs #hacking
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COVID-19 vaccine manufacturer suffers a data breach

COVID-19 vaccine manufacturer suffers a data breach

Dr. Reddy’s, the Indian contractor for Russia’s “Sputinik V” COVID-19 vaccine was hit with a cyber-attack that forced the company to close its plants. Indian COVID-19 vaccine manufacturer ...

On Oct 28, 2020
@securityaffairs shared
#Steelcase office furniture giant hit by #Ryuk #ransomware attack https://t.co/cJgQXO0s6s #securityaffairs #hacking #malware
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Steelcase office furniture giant hit by Ryuk ransomware attack

Steelcase office furniture giant hit by Ryuk ransomware attack

Office furniture company Steelcase was hit by Ryuk ransomware attack that forced it to shut down its network to avoid the malware from spreading. Steelcase is a US-based furniture company ...

Innovations And Trends

On Oct 24, 2020
@reach2ratan shared
Flurry of Warnings Highlight Cyber Threats to US Elections https://t.co/0lOBQehh8i #CyberSecurity #digital #Hackers #infosec @reach2ratan #malware #cloud #cloudsecurity #dataprotection #Privacy #infosec https://t.co/tflCzf2V6r
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Flurry of Warnings Highlight Cyber Threats to US Elections

Flurry of Warnings Highlight Cyber Threats to US Elections

FBI and intelligence officials issue fresh warnings about election interference attempts by Iranian and Russian threat actors.

On Oct 27, 2020
@AghiathChbib shared
MDR service essentials: Market trends and what to look for https://t.co/HMiySYbwuJ #Cybercrime #DataPrivacy
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MDR service essentials: Market trends and what to look for

MDR service essentials: Market trends and what to look for

An MDR service require a hyper-vigilance with the ability to scale and rapidly adapt to secure emerging technology, according to eSentire.

Data Privacy

On Oct 25, 2020
@wbm312 shared
Microsoft did some research. 90% of respondents admitted they're worried every time they share their information online. 70% privately pointed their fingers at the US government. They said it isn't doing enough to protect their personal data. https://t.co/W88hkv4srN
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Microsoft did some research. Now it's angry about what it found

Microsoft did some research. Now it's angry about what it found

There are times when corporations lose their temper. Well, they're people too. In Microsoft's case, it's people and politics that are driving the company crazy.

On Oct 28, 2020
@gcluley shared
Credit reference agency Experian has been sharing the personal information of millions of people without consent and must stop, the UK's ICO has ruled. https://t.co/7OY2PfU2Yi https://t.co/y3XBBz8m6p
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Experian: Credit agency told to stop sharing data without consent

Experian: Credit agency told to stop sharing data without consent

The millions of people whose data it is selling on must now be informed, says the UK watchdog.

Startups And Investments

On Oct 26, 2020
@iSocialFanz shared
I believe hybrid events are the future in the short term & the long term. But we must avoid the mistakes of other industries, by.... Check out my newest article: Hybrid Events and Meetings Are the Future: 3 Ways Brands Can Adapt and Reinvent https://t.co/ZHc6bYQvug @LinkedIn
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Hybrid Events & Meetings Are the Future: 3 Ways Brands Can Adapt and Reinvent

Hybrid Events & Meetings Are the Future: 3 Ways Brands Can Adapt and Reinvent

For hybrid events and meetings to create unique and valuable experiences, they must focus on three things: shrinking the distance, building a 365 always-on community, and a mindset shift ...

On Oct 23, 2020
@LarryVNN shared
Russian hackers targeting state, local government networks, U.S. officials warn https://t.co/vEWsXeQZtL
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Russian hackers targeting state, local government networks, U.S. officials warn

Russian hackers targeting state, local government networks, U.S. officials warn

U.S. officials said Thursday that Russian hackers have targeted the networks of dozens of state and local governments in the United States in recent days,...

Companies And Services

On Oct 28, 2020
@WeldPond shared
RT @k3r3n3: “Treating security as a multidisciplinary problem isn’t just about bringing in social scientists. It’s about bringing in multiple types of experiences.” Word! My sister @AmitElazari said that :) Read more from her and the awesome @tarah #womenintech https://t.co/Vekh6OWPcg
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Women in tech: A strategy for change

Women in tech: A strategy for change

Mentorship and corporate diversity efforts in hiring are often the tactics used to land more women in technical roles. But they’re not working.

On Oct 27, 2020
@GlasswingVC shared
RT @NormShield: Tackling a successful VRM program can seem daunting. It shouldn't be. https://t.co/cMwJ3Wf45p
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What a Good Vendor Risk Management Program Looks like in 2020

What a Good Vendor Risk Management Program Looks like in 2020

What a Good Vendor Risk Management Program Looks like in 2020

Business And Industries

On Oct 23, 2020
@KimZetter shared
RT @marclacey: As you go to work today realize that millions of Americans would do anything to be in your shoes. We teamed up with news organizations across America to capture joblessness in 2020. Please take a few minutes to read. https://t.co/IHF3DV08ld
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Out of Work in America

Out of Work in America

We teamed up with local news organizations across the country to document the lives of a dozen Americans who found themselves out of work in the pandemic.

On Oct 25, 2020
@ryanaraine shared
RT @KimZetter: Great profile of @maddiestone and her work at Google combating zero days. "Stone's most important job isn't just to check the mouse traps. It’s to figure out how Project Zero and the security industry as a whole can build a better one." by @lilyhnewman https://t.co/RkbNjzCk7U
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The Unsinkable Maddie Stone, Google's Bug-Hunting Badass

The Unsinkable Maddie Stone, Google's Bug-Hunting Badass

The Project Zero reverse engineer shuts down some of the world's most dangerous exploits—along with antiquated hacker stereotypes.