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News Insights: Ransomware attack knocks some Sinclair television stations off the air
Ransomware attack knocks some Sinclair television stations off the air The company says hackers targeted several of its servers and
China Is Watching You
China Is Watching You With generous state support at home and low-cost sales abroad, Hikvision has become a world heavyweight.
Microsoft branded ‘best malware hoster’. Why? OneDrive abuse
Microsoft branded 'best malware hoster'. Why? OneDrive abuse Infosec pro: 'OneDrive abuse has been going on for years' Microsoft branded
New report suggests Israel is country most affected by ransomware since 2020
New report suggests Israel is country most affected by ransomware since 2020 Cybersecurity firm commissioned by Google says #Israel has
Warren’s ransomware bill victimizes targets to collect data
Warren's ransomware bill victimizes targets to collect data Companies and federal agencies should work as partners in combating ransomware, as
Russia excluded from 30-country meeting to fight ransomware and cyber crime
Russia excluded from 30-country meeting to fight ransomware and cyber crime Russia was not invited to attend a 30-country virtual
October is high season for cyber attacks as attackers exploit natural disasters
October is high season for cyber attacks as attackers exploit natural disasters A study by InfoSec Institute indicates that there
Iranian hackers targeting US, European and Israeli defence firms, says Microsoft
Iranian hackers targeting US, European and Israeli defence firms, says Microsoft Iranian hackers have been detected trying to infiltrate American,
A Pentagon official said he resigned because US cybersecurity is no match for China, calling it ‘kindergarten level’
A Pentagon official said he resigned because US cybersecurity is no match for China, calling it 'kindergarten level' Nicolas Chaillan,
Hackers of SolarWinds stole data on U.S. sanctions policy, intelligence probes
Hackers of SolarWinds stole data on U.S. sanctions policy, intelligence probes The suspected Russian hackers who used SolarWinds and Microsoft

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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