Top news of the week: 13.03.2020.

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Threats And Attacks

On Mar 12, 2020
@dinodaizovi shared
RT @tenacioustek: Today with @AmnestyTech we are publishing a new investigation on phishing and malware attacks targeting Uzbek Human Rights Defenders - Targeted Surveillance Attacks in Uzbekistan: An Old Threat with New Techniques https://t.co/k8FLlCM3GB
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Targeted Surveillance Attacks in Uzbekistan: An Old Threat with New Techniques

Targeted Surveillance Attacks in Uzbekistan: An Old Threat with New Techniques

In May 2019, the Canadian non-profit organisation eQualitie released a report describing an attack campaign using web and phishing attacks against journalists and activists working on ...

On Mar 11, 2020
@unix_root shared
RT @Swati_THN: Beware of 'Coronavirus Maps' !!! Are you tracking the outbreak or leading hackers directly into your computers? Cybercriminals exploiting users' increased interest in learning about #coronavirus to spread password-stealing malware to millions. https://t.co/RvUyirG4Wd #COVID19
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Beware of 'Coronavirus Maps' – It's a malware infecting PCs to steal passwords

Beware of 'Coronavirus Maps' – It's a malware infecting PCs to steal passwords

Beware of 'Coronavirus Maps' – It's a malware that infects PCs to steal passwords

On Mar 9, 2020
@McAfee_Business shared
RT @McAfee: From innovative announcements to thought provoking keynotes and more, our latest blog shares the top takeaways from this year's #RSAC. https://t.co/vKIew6A3PH
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RSA 2020 Recap: New image, new approach, new integrated solutions

RSA 2020 Recap: New image, new approach, new integrated solutions

As expected, the 2020 RSA Conference was a whirlwind of exciting announcements and product updates. Some key takeaways from the conference: We can’t wait

On Mar 6, 2020
@unix_root shared
Telecom provider #VirginMedia recently suffered a data leak incident exposing personal details of roughly 900,000 customers. Details ⁠— https://t.co/gYBgJAwrjG T-Mobile also admitted a #databreach yesterday. #cybersecurity #infosec
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Virgin Media Data Leak Exposes Details of 900,000 Customers

Virgin Media Data Leak Exposes Details of 900,000 Customers

Data leak incident at UK-based telecommunication provider Virgin Media exposed personal details of nearly 900,000 customers.

On Mar 9, 2020
@Treadstone71LLC shared
Introduction to Cyber-Warfare: A Multidisciplinary Approach – CyberWar https://t.co/fLNop3wr3e
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Introduction to Cyber-Warfare: A Multidisciplinary Approach

Introduction to Cyber-Warfare: A Multidisciplinary Approach

Cyber Warfare conducted by organizations such as Anonymous and LulzSec and by nation states such as China, China, India, Iran, North Korea and the United States (Stuxnet) has …

On Mar 10, 2020
@CiscoUmbrella shared
Take a deeper dive into #DNS-layer security — what it is, how it works, and how it can transform your network security for the better: https://t.co/855dlXjxGT https://t.co/elkX6jYR5m
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DNS-Layer Security: What It Is and Why You Need It

DNS-Layer Security: What It Is and Why You Need It

What is DNS-layer security and how does it work? By enforcing security at the DNS layer, Cisco Umbrella stops threats before they ever reach your network.

On Mar 10, 2020
@SANSInstitute shared
Interesting read -- 83% of employees opened the fake #phishing email sent as a test by the Clinton Public School District's IT Department. https://t.co/9pdq7zcWPC
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Fake Phishing Emails Expose Need for Cybersecurity Training

Fake Phishing Emails Expose Need for Cybersecurity Training

This K–12 district’s IT team tested employees’ knowledge of best email practices. Most did not make the grade.

On Mar 8, 2020
@attcyber shared
Remote workers in Europe could be at risk of being hacked - see tips on what employees should do to help protect business data https://t.co/w5jXHCj1bJ @MailOnline #cybersecurity #phishing #IT https://t.co/ftB5fRiEbS
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People working from home during coronavirus crisis are at greater risk of being HACKED due to weak computer security settings, expert warns

People working from home during coronavirus crisis are at greater risk of being HACKED due to weak computer security settings, expert warns

Dr Asma Adnane from Loughborough University. urged workers to access their business networks through a secure connection to avoid the threat of data being compromised.