Tag: cybersecurity
The Sun of a Stitch Shop
The pandemic COVID-19 has changed the face of cybersecurity and forced the industry to reinvent itself. As a result, enterprises are looking for proactive cybersecurity solutions and the need to increase the value of their security investments while at the same time mitigate the impact. It is for this reason that cyber security has gained…
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Computer Systems Security Scholarship
Computer security is a rapidly-paced area that requires the attention and commitment of those who are seeking to contribute to the field of Computer Systems Security. The Merrimack Valley Striders, a non-profit organization that is a member of the Association for Corporate Security Professionals, in conjunction with several universities, have announced the $20,000 scholarship to…
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Software Supplier Is Latest Victim of Ransomware Attack
Software supplier is latest victim of ransomware attack Software supplier is latest victim of ransomware attack According to media reports, Bitdefender Inc. , the largest software provider in the world, has been affected by a ransomware attack. A ransomware attack on a leading Russian software manufacturer that made headlines across the globe recently led to…
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New Ransomware Type Threatens Online Security
A new, stealthy ransomware type is threatening to disrupt the online security landscape, by encrypting sensitive data on PCs and uploading it to a “cloud” for easy destruction, researchers with Immunity Software Engineering Ltd. (the “Company” or “Immunity”) have discovered. Since the late fall of 2013, the Company has been working to deploy anti-virus and…
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Investing in Blockchain Technology – The Risks
Introduction Blockchain technology is changing the way we conduct transactions and manage data sharing. This has a number of advantages, but a potential drawback – those users who own cryptocurrencies cannot be traced back to individual companies or any other organisation. What are the risks? In this article, we will discuss the risks associated with…
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New Security Breach by Hackers From China
New security breach by hackers from China. China’s hacker group “Hanban” has disclosed a large volume of data stolen from an anonymous Chinese IP-based network called “Wanda. ” In addition to the theft of data and sensitive information, hackers have also disclosed that they will release more data to the public within the next two…
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Closed Co-op Supermarkets
Since the cyber-attack on Swedish Co-op Supermarkets by US government, the company’s sales have been suspended and customers were ordered to evacuate their stores. At present, no decision has been made about the future of the business. However, in a statement on the announcement of its official website, the company emphasizes, that: “All Co-op supermarkets…
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Cyber-Security Strategy in India
In this article, I will share with you an interesting study on the cybersecurity strategy in India as well as the latest steps that are being undertaken to counter the menace of cybercrime in India. The article also talks about the security and compliance strategies of the industry. The article will also discuss the Indian…
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Cybersecurity Trends in APAC
“Cybersecurity is the most important factor in the fight against terrorism,” says U. Secretary of State for Digital Security, Kim Darroch. “But when dealing with a threat and an adversary, many organisations fail to recognise the impact cyber-security is having on their own organisations, and the entire economy. This article highlights a range of cybersecurity…
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Macquarie University Cyber Security Vulnerability
The recent Macquarie University cyber security vulnerability was caused by an “automated system”, or a remote-controlled bot, or an automated system that was running on the same system. This automated system was developed for the National Security Agency (NSA) to use in targeted reconnaissance for espionage against foreign countries or individuals. The University is working…
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