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News Insights: Ransomware gang leaks data from US military contractor the PDI Group | The Record by Recorded Future

Ransomware gang leaks data from US military contractor the PDI Group | The Record by Recorded Future A major supplier

News Insights: Theft of sensitive data for hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers

Industry Letter - March 30, 2021: Cyber Fraud Alert Follow-Up New Yorker’s are being warned by New York's Department of

Policy Insights: Congress re-introduces the Cyber Shield Act

Congress re-introduced the Cyber Shield Act, which calls for a voluntary cybersecurity certification program for IoT devices. Policy Insight: Axiad

Perspective | Anyone with an iPhone can now make deepfakes. We aren’t ready for what happens next.

Perspective | Anyone with an iPhone can now make deepfakes. We arenât ready for what happens next. Realistic videos of

Policy Insights: ICS Medical Advisory (ICSMA-21-084-01)

CISA’s ICS Medical Advisory (ICSMA-21-084-01) on the Philips Gemini PET/CT Family notes that sensitive patient information is stored in removable

Holiday Bear read US DHS emails. US prepares response to Russia. Exchange Server exploitation continues. Norms for cyberspace.

Holiday Bear read US DHS emails. US prepares response to Russia. Exchange Server exploitation continues. Norms for cyberspace. Holiday Bear

NSA Opens Door to Domestic Internet Spying, Privacy Advocates Say

The establishment of the NSA’s twin, Cyber Command, also created a Chekhov’s gun: broad access to the American internet. Now

Beijing Is Getting Better at Disinformation on Global Social Media

Beijing Is Getting Better at Disinformation on Global Social Media Its networks are resisting takedown efforts and gaining traction among

Russia has allegedly hit the US with an unprecedented malware attack: Here’s what you need to know

Russia has allegedly hit the US with an unprecedented malware attack: Here's what you need to know The AP reports

Is TikTok Really a National Security Threat? New Report From University of Toronto Says No

Is TikTok Really a National Security Threat? New Report From University of Toronto Says No The Trump administration had proposed

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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.

Or, 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.