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NewsMalaysia to set up cyber security test lab
A 5G cyber security test lab will be launched in Malaysia to cover Internet of Things (IoT) and telecommunications security, plus improving readiness in responding to 5G-related cyber-attacks, says communications and multimedia minister Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah.
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NewsJamaica launches criminal investigation into weakness of Covid-19 app
The Jamaican government has begun a criminal investigation after a security vulnerability was discovered associated with the JamCovid-19 app which people travelling to the country have to use to gain authorisation to enter.
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NewsJamaica launches criminal investigation into weakness of Covid-19 app
The Jamaican government has begun a criminal investigation after a security vulnerability was discovered associated with the JamCovid-19 app which people travelling to the country have to use to gain authorisation to enter.
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NewsHacker leaks personal data of 110,000 Lithuanians, including government officials
A criminal investigation into the leak of 110,000 Lithuianians’ personal data is underway after a hacker posted a list obtained from an unsecured database backup in return for $1,000 in bitcoin.
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NewsSouth Korea to bolster cyber security infrastructure
The ministry of science and ICT (information and communication technology) in South Korea says it will develop infrastructure to quickly respond to an increasing number of cyber security threats the country faces.
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NewsSecond North American university hacked
Personally identifiable information of students and others connected with the Simon Fraser University (SFU) in western Canada have leaked in a cyberattack.
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NewsUS water companies given cybersecurity advice after attempt to poison city’s supply
Water companies across the US are being urged to be on heightened alert and monitor their computer systems for any unusual activity.
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BlogBridging the gap between business goals and security requirements
Involving as many people as possible in the security process strengthens practices, thereby closing the gap between business users and security teams, argues Alex Armson
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NewsUS university suffers data breach
The names and social security numbers of around 9,800 students, alumni and applicants of private research Syracuse University in New York state have leaked.
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NewsClubhouse app reviews data protection practices following concerns about potential Chinese government access
High-profile US app Clubhouse has pledged to review its data protection procedures after academics warned it contained security flaws that left users’ data at risk of being accessed by the Chinese authorities.
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NewsSingtel caught in Accellion software hack
Singaporean telecommunications company Singtel has launched an investigation to establish the extent of a cyberattack on the Accellion File Transfer Appliance (FTA) system it uses.
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NewsYellen warns of ‘explosion’ in fraud, cybercrime, cryptocurrency misuse and laundering
The new US Treasury Secretary has warned of the need to tackle rising financial crime, cryptocurrency misuse and cyber attacks.
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NewsFTC settles with travel insurer for lax security on cloud database
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in the US has finalised a settlement with SkyMed International over allegations that the emergency travel services provider failed to take reasonable steps to secure sensitive consumer information.
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NewsHacker’s attempt to poison US city’s water supply thwarted
The US secret service and other law enforcement agencies are investigating after a hacker reportedly tried to add a dangerous amount of a toxic chemical to Oldsmar water system in Florida.
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ebookA Practical Guide on How to Protect Your Organization’s Sensitive Data
IT Security teams are looking for a holistic approach to solving today’s data security challenges, with a data security platform that enables them to identify and protect sensitive data wherever it resides, using a comprehensive set of data protection mechanisms and centralized policy and key management.
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News4,000 files feared stolen in cyber attack on Scottish regulator
An environmental regulator in Scotland has confirmed that at least 4,000 files have been accessed and likely stolen by criminals in an ongoing cyberattack on its systems.
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NewsNew Zealand reserve bank hit by cyberattack
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand has been hit by a cyberattack which may have compromised commercially and personally sensitive information.
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FeatureConnected vehicles and the rise of automotive cyber security
Vehicles are now entertainment, communications and productivity hubs, connected to both the internet and their surroundings – so automotive cyber security is increasingly essential, writes Alexander Moiseev
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NewsBiden pledges to prioritise cyber security following attack on US government agencies
Joe Biden has promised to prioritise cyber security and slammed President Donald Trump for not treating it seriously enough, following a huge cyber-attack on government agencies last week.
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ReportNine cybersecurity trends to watch out for in 2021
PrivSec Report identifies nine major themes we expect to be talking points in the new year in the world of cybersecurity
