Cyber Security News

Ghosts in the Clouds: Inside China’s Major Corporate Hack
Ghosts in the Clouds: Inside China’s Major Corporate Hack In the breach known as Cloud Hopper, cyberattackers allegedly working for
Victims Can Sue Ortho Clinics if Data Hacked | Orthopedics This Week
Victims Can Sue Ortho Clinics if Data Hacked | Orthopedics This Week Victims Can Sue Ortho Clinics if Data Hacked
Can the UK government’s efforts solve the cyber skills gap?
Can the UK government’s efforts solve the cyber skills gap? There has been an active effort by the UK government
Hacker Group Likely Linked to Chinese Regime Spying on NGOs’ Online Activities: Report
Hacker Group Likely Linked to Chinese Regime Spying on NGOs' Online Activities: Report A hacker group "likely" backed by the
How good is the government at threat information sharing?
How good is the government at threat information sharing? Cybersecurity officials constantly talk about information sharing as integral to good
Hospital tells patients to monitor bank statements after malware infection – Republic World
Hospital tells patients to monitor bank statements after malware infection - Republic World A hospital in New Mexico told its
Opinion | An alarming report about Americans’ location data shows why we need a comprehensive privacy framework
Opinion | An alarming report about Americans’ location data shows why we need a comprehensive privacy framework A New York
The Surprising Nuance Behind the Russian Troll Strategy
The Surprising Nuance Behind the Russian Troll Strategy We set out to study internet discourse around #BlackLivesMatter — instead, we were unintentionally
How Close Did Russia Really Come to Hacking the 2016 Election?
How Close Did Russia Really Come to Hacking the 2016 Election? Government reports indicate a Florida election technology company was
Opinion | The spending bill’s glaring omissions on election security
Opinion | The spending bill’s glaring omissions on election security Congress provides funding that is too little and too late.

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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