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Monthly report: October 2019

This month, The Essentials Report, has curated & analyzed the content published by 144 influencers like Infosecurity Mag and BrianHonan, discussing hashtags such as #CyberSecurity , #infosec and #NCSAM.
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@teamcymru shared
On Oct 20, 2019
Major #Airport #Malware Attack Shines a Light on OT #Security https://t.co/nx71n8PFr5 https://t.co/B1SXOCGAgw
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Major Airport Malware Attack Shines a Light on OT Security

A cryptomining infection spread to half of the workstations at a major international airport.

@teamcymru shared
On Oct 20, 2019
Major #Airport #Malware Attack Shines a Light on OT #Security https://t.co/nx71n8PFr5 https://t.co/B1SXOCGAgw
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Major Airport Malware Attack Shines a Light on OT Security

Major Airport Malware Attack Shines a Light on OT Security

A cryptomining infection spread to half of the workstations at a major international airport.

@BrianHonan shared
On Oct 15, 2019
RT @DSMeu: Last June the #EUCyberAct came into force strengthening network and information systems in the #EU !🔐 Assigned 🇪🇺 a new mandate to @enisa_eu & established the European #CyberSecurity certification framework! More here 👉https://t.co/2yrR3AOKGD #CyberSecMonth https://t.co/XG0UxGv5BU
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The EU Cybersecurity Act brings a strong agency for cybersecurity and EU-wide rules on cybersecurity certification

On 27 June the European Cybersecurity Act entered into force, setting the new mandate of ENISA, the EU Agency for Cybersecurity, and establishing the European cybersecurity certification framework.

@BrianHonan shared
On Oct 15, 2019
RT @DSMeu: Last June the #EUCyberAct came into force strengthening network and information systems in the #EU !🔐 Assigned 🇪🇺 a new mandate to @enisa_eu & established the European #CyberSecurity certification framework! More here 👉https://t.co/2yrR3AOKGD #CyberSecMonth https://t.co/XG0UxGv5BU
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The EU Cybersecurity Act brings a strong agency for cybersecurity and EU-wide rules on cybersecurity certification

The EU Cybersecurity Act brings a strong agency for cybersecurity and EU-wide rules on cybersecurity certification

On 27 June the European Cybersecurity Act entered into force, setting the new mandate of ENISA, the EU Agency for Cybersecurity, and establishing the European cybersecurity certification ...

@McAfee_Business shared
On Oct 18, 2019
What can companies do to protect themselves against vulnerabilities created by #IoT devices? Find out, here. https://t.co/ABtIYyvMOz
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Securing the Unsecured: State of Cybersecurity 2019 – Part I

Recently the Straight Talk Insights team at HCL Technologies invited a social panel to discuss a critical question at the center of today’s digital

@McAfee_Business shared
On Oct 18, 2019
What can companies do to protect themselves against vulnerabilities created by #IoT devices? Find out, here. https://t.co/ABtIYyvMOz
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Securing the Unsecured: State of Cybersecurity 2019 – Part I

Securing the Unsecured: State of Cybersecurity 2019 – Part I

Recently the Straight Talk Insights team at HCL Technologies invited a social panel to discuss a critical question at the center of today’s digital

@BrianHonan shared
On Oct 16, 2019
RT @IDA_WestCoast: @A_IDA_N @IDAIreland @IDA_WestCoast talks to @ITSPmagazine about an innovative approach to addressing the US cybersecurity crisis. Full article here: https://t.co/HcAtX5veRr
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An Innovative Approach to Addressing the U.S. Cybersecurity Crisis

Criminal hackers are using sophisticated methods and tools found on the dark web that allow them to keep ahead of the efforts to combat them. That in conjunction with the massive worldwide cybersecurity skills shortage means that fighting cybercrime is more and more difficult. Aidan ...

@BrianHonan shared
On Oct 16, 2019
RT @IDA_WestCoast: @A_IDA_N @IDAIreland @IDA_WestCoast talks to @ITSPmagazine about an innovative approach to addressing the US cybersecurity crisis. Full article here: https://t.co/HcAtX5veRr
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An Innovative Approach to Addressing the U.S. Cybersecurity Crisis

An Innovative Approach to Addressing the U.S. Cybersecurity Crisis

Criminal hackers are using sophisticated methods and tools found on the dark web that allow them to keep ahead of the efforts to combat them. That in conjunction with the massive worldwide ...

@BrianHonan shared
On Oct 21, 2019
via helpnetsecurity How cybersecurity accelerates business growth https://t.co/U3D12HYcfa
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How cybersecurity accelerates business growth

It’s no secret that the cybersecurity industry has grown exponentially over more than a decade due to the proliferation of high-profile cybercrime.

@BrianHonan shared
On Oct 21, 2019
via helpnetsecurity How cybersecurity accelerates business growth https://t.co/U3D12HYcfa
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How cybersecurity accelerates business growth

How cybersecurity accelerates business growth

It’s no secret that the cybersecurity industry has grown exponentially over more than a decade due to the proliferation of high-profile cybercrime.

@TheHackersNews shared
On Oct 26, 2019
Here We ADOBE Again! An Unsecured #Adobe’s 'Prototype' Server Exposes Data for 7.5 Million Creative Cloud Users Read details ➤ https://t.co/QN30c6QNBb —via @Swati_THN #databreach | #cybersecurity | #infosec https://t.co/HLqIRAc2KZ
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Unsecured Adobe Server Exposes Data for 7.5 Million Creative Cloud Users

Unsecured Elasticsearch database Server Exposes Data for 7.5 Million Adobe Creative Cloud Users to the Hackers.

@TheHackersNews shared
On Oct 26, 2019
Here We ADOBE Again! An Unsecured #Adobe’s 'Prototype' Server Exposes Data for 7.5 Million Creative Cloud Users Read details ➤ https://t.co/QN30c6QNBb —via @Swati_THN #databreach | #cybersecurity | #infosec https://t.co/HLqIRAc2KZ
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Unsecured Adobe Server Exposes Data for 7.5 Million Creative Cloud Users

Unsecured Adobe Server Exposes Data for 7.5 Million Creative Cloud Users

Unsecured Elasticsearch database Server Exposes Data for 7.5 Million Adobe Creative Cloud Users to the Hackers.

@SPCoulson shared
On Oct 15, 2019
RT @PaulInfoSec: Wow, go UK security, good to see that we still achieve, UK cybersecurity firm Sophos agrees £3.1bn takeover https://t.co/lebfv7Lpxb
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UK cybersecurity firm Sophos agrees £3.1bn takeover

US private equity group Thoma Bravo to buy Abingdon-based company, which has 3,400 staff

@SPCoulson shared
On Oct 15, 2019
RT @PaulInfoSec: Wow, go UK security, good to see that we still achieve, UK cybersecurity firm Sophos agrees £3.1bn takeover https://t.co/lebfv7Lpxb
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UK cybersecurity firm Sophos agrees £3.1bn takeover

UK cybersecurity firm Sophos agrees £3.1bn takeover

US private equity group Thoma Bravo to buy Abingdon-based company, which has 3,400 staff

@whitehatsec shared
On Oct 26, 2019
The Russian hacking group behind the DNC attacks is causing trouble again. Details here: https://t.co/fksRCdXRyw via @ZDNet
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Cybersecurity warning: This sophisticated Russian hacking group is back in action again

Researchers detail how Cozy Bear - the hacking group behind the DNC attacks - has been working under the radar in attacks against Foreign Ministries across Europe.

@whitehatsec shared
On Oct 26, 2019
The Russian hacking group behind the DNC attacks is causing trouble again. Details here: https://t.co/fksRCdXRyw via @ZDNet
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Cybersecurity warning: This sophisticated Russian hacking group is back in action again

Cybersecurity warning: This sophisticated Russian hacking group is back in action again

Researchers detail how Cozy Bear - the hacking group behind the DNC attacks - has been working under the radar in attacks against Foreign Ministries across Europe.

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