Cyber Security News

Hackers Use Compromised Banks as Starting Points for Phishing Attacks Cybercriminals attacking banks and financial organizations use their foothold in
Password Managers: Under the Hood of Secrets Management - Independent Security Evaluators A new report from Independent Security Evaluators (ISE)
Google says the built-in microphone it never told Nest users about was 'never supposed to be a secret' Google says
Statement from Secretary LaRose on Introduction of Senate Bill 52 - Ohio Secretary of State Statement from Secretary LaRose on
Australia’s government and political parties hit by cyber attack from ‘sophisticated state actor’ The Australia government suffered a cyber attack
Chinese surveillance company found tracking 2.5 million people Chinese surveillance company found tracking 2.5 million people A glaring security hole
The stolen Equifax data has never been found, and experts suspect a spy scheme Equifax's data breach on Sept. 7,
Head of security at DNC issues stark warning to presidential candidates The Democratic National Committee's head of cybersecurity is warning
Key findings from this week's Ponemon Institute report "Gaps in Resources, Risk and Visibility Weaken Cybersecurity Posture" include the fact that
This week, The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) marks the 5th anniversary of the release by NIST of its popular

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.