Top news of the week: 11.09.2020.

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Threats And Attacks

On Sep 10, 2020
@kaspersky shared
Back-to-school prep has to now include being aware of potential cyberthreats and how to stay protected. https://t.co/w49WjdqQMg
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Ransomware And Zoom-Bombing: Cyberattacks Disrupt Back-to-School Plans

Ransomware And Zoom-Bombing: Cyberattacks Disrupt Back-to-School Plans

Cyberattacks have caused several school systems to delay students’ first day back - and experts warn that new COVID-related delays could be the new "snow days."

On Sep 8, 2020
@vmw_carbonblack shared
The pandemic has exposed new cracks in cyber defenses. Is your organization taking the necessary steps to stay secure in the evolving threat landscape? @TAKellermann shares best practices in @helpnetsecurity https://t.co/L2F9oJMsaP
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Cybersecurity after COVID-19: Securing orgs against the new threat landscape

Cybersecurity after COVID-19: Securing orgs against the new threat landscape

Given the complex global situation, today's security teams are struggling to keep up. What will cybersecurity after COVID-19 look like?

On Sep 9, 2020
@securityaffairs shared
RT @gcluley: r/t Mystery surrounds alleged Paytm Mall hack, as security firm hit by legal threat https://t.co/CslRbul5S7
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Mystery surrounds alleged Paytm Mall hack, as security firm hit by legal threat

Mystery surrounds alleged Paytm Mall hack, as security firm hit by legal threat

According to media reports, India’s leading online shopping app has sent a legal notice to a US security firm demanding that they stop spreading "false" claims that it has been hacked.

On Sep 7, 2020
@securityaffairs shared
Russian national indicted for attempting to recruit #Tesla employee to install #malware https://t.co/UyOGUHxjza #securityaffairs #hacking #malware
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US authorities have indicted a Russian national for conspiring to recruit a Tesla employee to install malware onto the company’s infrastructure.

US authorities have indicted a Russian national for conspiring to recruit a Tesla employee to install malware onto the company’s infrastructure.

US authorities have indicted a Russian national for conspiring to recruit a Tesla employee to install malware onto the company’s infrastructure. Russian national Egor Igorevich Kriuchkov ...

On Sep 6, 2020
@securityaffairs shared
#Netwalker #Ransomware hit #Argentina's official #immigration agency - https://t.co/siuHRIlkq5 #securityaffairs #hacking #malware
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Argentina’s official immigration agency, Dirección Nacional de Migraciones, is the last victim of the Netwalker ransomware operators.

Argentina’s official immigration agency, Dirección Nacional de Migraciones, is the last victim of the Netwalker ransomware operators.

Argentina’s official immigration agency, Dirección Nacional de Migraciones, is the last victim of the Netwalker ransomware operators. Argentina’s official immigration agency, Dirección ...

On Sep 7, 2020
@arstechnica shared
The FBI botched its DNC hack warning in 2016—but says it won’t next time https://t.co/h6OUHmrEpa by @wired
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The FBI botched its DNC hack warning in 2016—but says it won’t next time

The FBI botched its DNC hack warning in 2016—but says it won’t next time

The bureau says it has revamped its process for warning hacking victims.

On Sep 7, 2020
@cyberdefensemag shared
@cyberdefensemag Publisher @miliefsky Sharing an important story about Low Latency Encryption #Cybersecurity #CYBER #SECURITY in this #CDM #EXCLUSIVE https://t.co/IJvCJuF7Nq by John Downing @encryptedgrid who we hope to see @RSAConference 2021 #CDM https://t.co/UYIbPR4YJO
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Low Latency Encryption Will Secure the U.S. Electrical Grid

Low Latency Encryption Will Secure the U.S. Electrical Grid

By John Downing, President, Encrypted Grid, LLC The electric power grid is the backbone of America, generating and transmitting the energy to empower all sectors of our economy. Reliance on ...

On Sep 7, 2020
@gcluley shared
Newcastle University says it will take “several weeks” to recover from cyber attack https://t.co/8yFmDf3AX8 https://t.co/7hPmDeMcgK
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Newcastle University says it will take “several weeks” to recover from cyber attack

Newcastle University says it will take “several weeks” to recover from cyber attack

Newcastle University, in the North East of England, has confirmed that it has suffered a cyber attack after several days of disruption to its IT services. And, the university warns, it will ...