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Hacked Off: Patients Sue Ransom-Paying Hospital Group
Hacked Off: Patients Sue Ransom-Paying Hospital Group Hacked-off patients are suing New Jersey healthcare organization Hackensack Meridian Health for damages
Cyber Deterrence Is Dead. Long Live Cyber Deterrence!
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Manufacturing “Smart” Devices? NIST Security Has Recommendations | Ad Law Access
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CISA leans into facilitator role in election security plan — FCW
CISA leans into facilitator role in election security plan -- FCW A strategic plan for protecting the 2020 elections from
Hackers could shut down satellites – or turn them into weapons
Hackers could shut down satellites - or turn them into weapons Denver CO (The Conversation) Feb 14, 2020 - Last
Why more research is needed to craft good cyber policy
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Security researchers find flaws in online voting system tested in five states
Security researchers find flaws in online voting system tested in five states They say the vulnerabilities could allow hackers to
News Insights: Executive Order on Strengthening National Resilience through Responsible Use of Positioning, Navigation, and Timing Services | The White...
Executive Order on Strengthening National Resilience through Responsible Use of Positioning, Navigation, and Timing Services | The White House By
News Insights: The CIA secretly bought a company that sold encryption devices across the world. Then its spies sat back...
The CIA secretly bought a company that sold encryption devices across the world. Then its spies sat back and listened.
WSJ News Exclusive | U.S. Officials Say Huawei Can Covertly Access Telecom Networks
WSJ News Exclusive | U.S. Officials Say Huawei Can Covertly Access Telecom Networks Huawei can covertly access mobile networks via

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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