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Jun 03 2021
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Top Cybersecurity Official Has a Warning About Ransomware Attacks
A top cybersecurity official said Wednesday that ransomware attacks against critical industries in the U.S., such as those against Colonial Pipeline and JBS, have become “more brazen” and warned they are likely to continue.
Chris Butera, head of Threat Hunting for the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, said during a virtual summit on Wednesday that ransomware actors have
TownhallMay 12 2021
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In Wake Of Pipeline Hack, Biden Signs Executive Order On Cybersecurity
President Biden signed an executive order Wednesday boosting America's cyber defenses following a ransomware attack on a company that operates a pipeline that provides nearly half of the gasoline and jet fuel for the country's East Coast.
The broad order, which the administration had been working on for months, aims to strengthen cybersecurity for federal networks and outline new
NPR (Online News)May 11 2021
Analysis
Can Biden Make Corporate America Care About Cybersecurity?
A cyberattack last week that shut down a pipeline, which carries nearly half of the East Coast’s jet fuel and gasoline, raises the question for the zillionth time: When is the government going to start taking serious measures to prevent, or at least minimize, these debilitating—potentially catastrophic—incidents?
One possibly serious step is about to take place—the installment of a
SlateJan 12 2015
Headline Roundup
New Cybersecurity Measures
Bloomberg New York Times (News) Newsmax (News)Aug 23 2022
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Ex-security chief accuses Twitter of cybersecurity mismanagement in an explosive whistleblower complaint
Twitter’s former head of security Peiter “Mudge” Zatko has accused his former employer of cybersecurity negligence in an explosive whistleblower complaint first obtained by CNN and The Washington Post.
Zatko, a well-known hacker, was recruited by Twitter to head up the company’s security division in late-2020, months after a very public breach saw hackers hijack the Twitter accounts of
TechCrunchApr 09 2024
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French state joins cash lifeline for Olympics tech firm Atos
This article has been reviewed according to Science X's editorial process and policies . Editors have highlighted the following attributes while ensuring the content's credibility: The French government said on Tuesday it would provide a 50-million-euro ($54-million) loan to Atos, its Paris Olympics data and cybersecurity partner that is struggling under a mountain of debt. Atos has insisted
Tech XploreAug 23 2022
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Ex-Twitter exec blows the whistle, alleging reckless and negligent cybersecurity policies
Twitter has major security problems that pose a threat to its own users' personal information, to company shareholders, to national security, and to democracy, according to an explosive whistleblower disclosure obtained exclusively by CNN and The Washington Post.
The disclosure, sent last month to Congress and federal agencies, paints a picture of a chaotic and reckless environment at a
CNN BusinessApr 08 2024
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Unraveling AT&T's Personal Data Leak Impact On The Black Community
AT&T’s recent data leak of 73 million current and former customers exposed tons of personal information. When it comes to data breaches they are often more problematic for people of color living on fixed or low incomes, raising serious concerns about digital equity and cybersecurity. Mitigating widespread damage from this data breach to these communities is imperative for AT&T to
ForbesFeb 04 2020
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Cybersecurity 2020: What Estonia knows about thwarting Russians
Russian hackers penetrated voting systems in all 50 states in 2016. Now, as 2020 U.S. voting begins, Estonia offers lessons on how to avoid breaches and counter disinformation, enlisting everyone from IT “nerds” to grandparents.
If a modern-day Paul Revere were to gallop through cyberspace yelling, “The Russians are coming!” Jaan Priisalu would be among the first to jump to the rescue
Christian Science MonitorApr 03 2024
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‘Cascade of errors’ by Microsoft led to Chinese email hack, scathing report says
A “cascade of errors” by tech giant Microsoft led to Chinese hackers accessing the email accounts of senior US officials, a scathing report revealed. The Biden-appointed Cyber Safety Review Board (CSRB) said it found “operational and strategic decisions” led to the July breach. The report released on Tuesday outlined Microsoft’s failures including subpar cybersecurity practices, a lax
New York Post (News)