Top news of the week: 06.11.2020.
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Threats And Attacks
Media Comms Giant Says #Ransomware Hit Will Cost Millions #infosec https://t.co/SzA3bCfBad https://t.co/d6ZJbxpipa
OpenMedia Comms Giant Says Ransomware Hit Will Cost Millions
Aussie firm Isentia said "remediation and foregone revenue" could total $8.5 million AUS or more.
US-based private prison operator GEO Group this week revealed that it was recently targeted in a ransomware attack that also involved the theft of personal information. https://t.co/zyv5seaLg4
OpenPrivate Prison Operator GEO Group Discloses Data Breach
US-based private prison operator GEO Group this week revealed that it was recently targeted in a ransomware attack that also involved the theft of personal information
GrowDiaries Exposes Emails, Passwords of 1.4M Cannabis Growers
Cannabis journaling platform GrowDiaries exposed more than 3.4 million user records online, many from countries where pot is illegal.
Ransomware Surge Imperils Hospitals as Pandemic Intensifies
Hackers are stepping up attacks on health care systems with ransomware in the United States and other countries, creating new risks for medical care as the global coronavirus pandemic ...
Following Ubisoft cyber attack, hackers claim to leak Watch Dogs: Legion code online https://t.co/VNra2H768r https://t.co/jxy6PCGrAF
OpenFollowing Ubisoft cyber attack, hackers claim to leak Watch Dogs: Legion code online
Ubisoft says that it is investigating media claims that the Egregor ransomware gang has published a 558 GB archive of the source code and resources of the video game Watch Dogs: Legion on ...
The APT leaves crude messages, such as “KilllSomeOne,” in its attack #code strings - but also uses advanced deployment and targeting tactics. (Via @Sophos)
https://t.co/PId5p9Gfim
OpenMysterious APT Leaves Curious ‘KilllSomeOne’ Clue
APT cloaks identity using script-kiddie messages and advanced deployment and targeting techniques.
Over half the #cybersecurity professionals surveyed said that the security skills shortage is either “bad” or “very bad” at their companies. (via @Trustwave)
https://t.co/4GTPY1AUSV
OpenSurvey: Cybersecurity Skills Shortage is ‘Bad,’ But There’s Hope
Automation, strategic process design and an investment in training are the keys to managing the cybersecurity skills gap, according to a recent survey from Trustwave.
In Q2 2020, there was an average of 419 new threats per minute - https://t.co/9qqi102BJd - @McAfee @Raj_Samani @Office @Android #cybersecurity #security #infosecurity #itsecurity #CISO #cybersecuritynews #securitynews #malware #cybercriminals #covid19 #IoT #threats https://t.co/i5Kv03rU4v
OpenIn Q2 2020, there was an average of 419 new threats per minute
McAfee released a report examining cybercriminal activity related to malware and the evolution of cyber threats in Q2 2020.