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Monthly report: October 2019

This month, The Essentials Report, has curated & analyzed the content published by 144 influencers like RSA Conference and WhiteHat Security, discussing hashtags such as #cybersecurity , #security and #malware.
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@CTIN_Global shared
On Oct 23, 2019
Iasiello_E: Russian hackers masqueraded as Iranian threat group OilRig by using its tools to perform spying attacks in 35 countries https://t.co/Y6FghHlQ8F
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Iranian hacking tools hijacked by Turla group to perform cyber-espionage

Russian hackers masqueraded as Iranian threat group OilRig by using its tools to perform spying attacks in 35 countries, says NSA and NCSC. The joint

@CTIN_Global shared
On Oct 23, 2019
Iasiello_E: Russian hackers masqueraded as Iranian threat group OilRig by using its tools to perform spying attacks in 35 countries https://t.co/Y6FghHlQ8F
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Iranian hacking tools hijacked by Turla group to perform cyber-espionage

Iranian hacking tools hijacked by Turla group to perform cyber-espionage

Russian hackers masqueraded as Iranian threat group OilRig by using its tools to perform spying attacks in 35 countries, says NSA and NCSC. The joint

@RSAConference shared
On Oct 25, 2019
#RSAC 2019 Keynote speaker and judge for RSAC Innovation Programs @NiloofarHowe testified before a House Subcommittee Tuesday on a new approach to cybersecurity and cyber defense, citing RSAC Innovation Sandbox and Launch Pad in her testimony. https://t.co/vOYeMF8DQI @NewAmerica
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Preparing for the Future: An Assessment of Emerging Cyber Threats

Niloofar Razi Howe testified before the Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection and Innovation Subcommittee.

@RSAConference shared
On Oct 25, 2019
#RSAC 2019 Keynote speaker and judge for RSAC Innovation Programs @NiloofarHowe testified before a House Subcommittee Tuesday on a new approach to cybersecurity and cyber defense, citing RSAC Innovation Sandbox and Launch Pad in her testimony. https://t.co/vOYeMF8DQI @NewAmerica
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Preparing for the Future: An Assessment of Emerging Cyber Threats

Preparing for the Future: An Assessment of Emerging Cyber Threats

Niloofar Razi Howe testified before the Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection and Innovation Subcommittee.

@kaspersky shared
On Oct 18, 2019
Prices for data, services and toolkits available for cybercriminals are becoming more expensive and sophisticated on the Dark Web. #darkweb #infosec https://t.co/uzV7y7kt0P
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Cybercrime Tool Prices Bump Up in Dark Web Markets

A report reveals data, services and toolkits available for cybercriminals are becoming more expensive and sophisticated.

@kaspersky shared
On Oct 18, 2019
Prices for data, services and toolkits available for cybercriminals are becoming more expensive and sophisticated on the Dark Web. #darkweb #infosec https://t.co/uzV7y7kt0P
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Cybercrime Tool Prices Bump Up in Dark Web Markets

Cybercrime Tool Prices Bump Up in Dark Web Markets

A report reveals data, services and toolkits available for cybercriminals are becoming more expensive and sophisticated.

@kaspersky shared
On Nov 1, 2019
Newly formed group, dubbed 'Calypso' is targeting Government organisations in India, Brazil,Kazakhstan, Russia, Thailand and Turkey. https://t.co/SoQq9s0M1h
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Calypso APT Emerges from the Shadows to Target Governments

Researchers believe the threat group is based in China.

@kaspersky shared
On Nov 1, 2019
Newly formed group, dubbed 'Calypso' is targeting Government organisations in India, Brazil,Kazakhstan, Russia, Thailand and Turkey. https://t.co/SoQq9s0M1h
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Calypso APT Emerges from the Shadows to Target Governments

Calypso APT Emerges from the Shadows to Target Governments

Researchers believe the threat group is based in China.

@FireEye shared
On Oct 23, 2019
RT @threatpost: Hackers are still using #Metasploit and a highly effective technique called Shikata Ga Nai to slip past modern day endpoint protections, said @FireEye researchers. https://t.co/OnyB6WMtrl
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15 Years Later, Metasploit Still Manages to be a Menace

A fresh look at the penetration testing tool Metasploit reveals the 15-year old hacking tool still has some tricks up its sleeves even against modern defenses.

@FireEye shared
On Oct 23, 2019
RT @threatpost: Hackers are still using #Metasploit and a highly effective technique called Shikata Ga Nai to slip past modern day endpoint protections, said @FireEye researchers. https://t.co/OnyB6WMtrl
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15 Years Later, Metasploit Still Manages to be a Menace

15 Years Later, Metasploit Still Manages to be a Menace

A fresh look at the penetration testing tool Metasploit reveals the 15-year old hacking tool still has some tricks up its sleeves even against modern defenses.

@CTIN_Global shared
On Nov 2, 2019
RT securityaffairs "Top cybersecurity certifications to consider for your IT career https://t.co/5LM6oXrVWd"
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Top cybersecurity certifications to consider for your IT career

With the right cybersecurity certifications, you can attain your goals seamlessly and in a fast way and speed up your career. Cyber attacks are making headlines almost every day in today’s era. The attacks have increased both in number and complexity. ...

@CTIN_Global shared
On Nov 2, 2019
RT securityaffairs "Top cybersecurity certifications to consider for your IT career https://t.co/5LM6oXrVWd"
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Top cybersecurity certifications to consider for your IT career

Top cybersecurity certifications to consider for your IT career

With the right cybersecurity certifications, you can attain your goals seamlessly and in a fast way and speed up your career. Cyber attacks are making headlines almost every day in today’s ...

@whitehatsec shared
On Oct 30, 2019
Everyone should own IT, secure IT and protect IT! Little changes in behavior can make a big difference for protecting personal information. Read more tips: https://t.co/6LY98hG6zp via @infomgmt #NCSAM #BeCyberSmart
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7 views on the important lessons of Cybersecurity Awareness Month

This month is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a time for organizations and individuals alike to think about their data, likely security threats and best practice defense strategies.

@whitehatsec shared
On Oct 30, 2019
Everyone should own IT, secure IT and protect IT! Little changes in behavior can make a big difference for protecting personal information. Read more tips: https://t.co/6LY98hG6zp via @infomgmt #NCSAM #BeCyberSmart
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7 views on the important lessons of Cybersecurity Awareness Month

7 views on the important lessons of Cybersecurity Awareness Month

This month is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a time for organizations and individuals alike to think about their data, likely security threats and best practice defense strategies.

@whitehatsec shared
On Oct 26, 2019
5G and IoT are changing the cyber scene. @ITproPortal shares the upcoming trends for cyber security in 2020: https://t.co/TgXVGR8bzg
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Cybersecurity & data privacy trends in 2020

2020 will be the year when multiple nascent cybersecurity trends converge.

@whitehatsec shared
On Oct 26, 2019
5G and IoT are changing the cyber scene. @ITproPortal shares the upcoming trends for cyber security in 2020: https://t.co/TgXVGR8bzg
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Cybersecurity & data privacy trends in 2020

Cybersecurity & data privacy trends in 2020

2020 will be the year when multiple nascent cybersecurity trends converge.

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