Cyber Security News

News Insights: Microsoft Sees 250% Phishing Increase, Malware Decline by 34%
Microsoft Sees 250% Phishing Increase, Malware Decline by 34% Phishing attacks have seen an impressive 250% increase between January and
Chronicle: Can I Get The Backstory? – Chronicle – Medium
Chronicle: Can I Get The Backstory? – Chronicle – Medium Chronicle: Can I Get The Backstory? – Chronicle – Medium
Hundreds of Vulnerable Docker Hosts Exploited by Cryptocurrency Miners | Imperva
Hundreds of Vulnerable Docker Hosts Exploited by Cryptocurrency Miners | Imperva Hundreds of Vulnerable Docker Hosts Exploited by Cryptocurrency Miners
News Insights: Dow Jones Risk Screening Watchlist Exposed Publicly in a Major Data Breach – Security Discovery
Dow Jones Risk Screening Watchlist Exposed Publicly in a Major Data Breach - Security Discovery Dow Jones Data Breach. Security
News Insights: Coinhive cryptojacking service to shut down in March 2019 | ZDNet
Coinhive cryptojacking service to shut down in March 2019 | ZDNet Coinhive wanted to be an alternative to classic banner
Senate Commerce Committee debates Policy Principles for a Federal Data Privacy Framework
On February 27, the Senate Commerce Committee debated Policy Principles for a Federal Data Privacy Framework in the United States.
Bangladesh Embassy Website in Cairo Compromised
Bangladesh Embassy Website in Cairo Compromised In the world of Phishing emails, we often see schemes which involve enticing users
Hackers Can Slip Invisible Malware into Some Cloud Computers
Hackers Can Slip Invisible Malware into Some Cloud Computers Hackers Can Slip Invisible Malware into Some Cloud Computers Researchers point
Cybersecurity threats to US infrastructure warrant ‘moonshot’ response
Cybersecurity threats to US infrastructure warrant 'moonshot' response Cybersecurity threats to US infrastructure warrant 'moonshot' response Cyber threats are not
US Cyber Command attacked Russian troll farm on Election Day 2018
US Cyber Command attacked Russian troll farm on Election Day 2018 US Cyber Command attacked Russian troll farm on Election

Cyber Security News

Why track cyber security news? Cyber security is a world unto itself. It’s a profession, an IT discipline and now a major industry. Companies, consumers and governments are spending billions of dollars a year on cyber security. Security also pervades many areas of life that have little to do, seemingly, with cyberspace. Thus, to keep up with the world in general, it’s helpful to stay aware of news that relates to cyber security.

For example, the dispute between the US government and Huawei is at once about international trade, national security, telecom industry competition… and cybersecurity. Security is a root issue with Huawei, given the suspicions about the company’s connections to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). However, the company’s size, reach and technological innovation push the matter to the forefront of US-China relations.

cyber security newsOr, take consumer cyber risks. We cover cyber security news that deals with consumers’ exposure to cybercrime and fraud. Consumers are increasingly at risk for identity theft, credit card and other malfeasance at the hands of cyber criminals. The articles we curate on this subject come from law enforcement publications, mainstream media and specialized blogs.

Public policy is now being influenced (or should be) by cyber security news. Policy makers should be aware of how cyber security affect their jobs and constituents’ lives. For instance, the “smart city” is both an innovation and a threat. Using IoT sensors and advanced data analytics to improve municipal services is a great idea. However, the smart city also exposes government data to breach.

This is particularly urgent given the relatively insecure technologies (e.g. Chinese-made sensors) used for the smart city and the wireless connectivity that make it all possible. Add malicious nation-state actors to the mix, such as the ones currently paralyzing American cities with ransomware, and one can see the potential danger.

 

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