Cyber Security News

Influencers say they were offered money to discredit the Pfizer vaccine. In France, some suspect Russia is behind it.
Influencers say they were offered money to discredit the Pfizer vaccine. In France, some suspect Russia is behind it. According
Russia’s FSB reports ‘unprecedented’ hacking campaign aimed at government agencies
Russia's FSB reports 'unprecedented' hacking campaign aimed at government agencies Foreign hackers compromised Russian federal agencies in a digital espionage
Russia, Iran were top two sources of disinfo on Facebook targeting U.S. during Trump admin, says report
Facebook says it shut down 150 networks of fake accounts since 2017 — foreign disinfo efforts aimed at Americans and
Russia is still the biggest player in disinformation, Facebook says
Russia is still the biggest player in disinformation, Facebook says A Facebook report released Wednesday says that Russia is still
Russia to force Facebook, Twitter to open databases on Russian territory by July -Ifax
Russia to force Facebook, Twitter to open databases on Russian territory by July -Ifax Facebook, Twitter and other social networks
Analysis | The Daily 202: Lawmakers say they want to take on Beijing. Here’s a chance to prove it.
Analysis | The Daily 202: Lawmakers say they want to take on Beijing. Here’s a chance to prove it. Senate
New Ponemon Institute Study Reveals Cloud Account Compromises Cost Organizations Over $6 Million Annually
Over two-thirds of surveyed IT professionals believe cloud account takeovers are a significant risk to their organizations SUNNYVALE, Calif., May
Analysis | The Cybersecurity 202: Could less publicizing of ransomware fixes have prevented the Colonial Pipeline attack?
Analysis | The Cybersecurity 202: Could less publicizing of ransomware fixes have prevented the Colonial Pipeline attack? Some cybersecurity pros
DHS to issue first-ever cybersecurity regulations for pipelines after Colonial hack
DHS to issue first-ever cybersecurity regulations for pipelines after Colonial hack Federal officials will replace voluntary cybersecurity guidance for the
Policy Insights: Senators roll out bipartisan data privacy bill
Senators roll out bipartisan data privacy bill More states are passing their own data privacy rules. Senators roll out bipartisan

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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