New ‘CostaRicto’ Hack-for-Hire Group Targets Global Businesses
November 12 2020The group of APT mercenaries uses bespoke malware and strong operation security to target a range of organizations, located primarily in Southeast Asia.
Read moreDARPA and Academia Jumpstart 5G IoT Security Efforts
November 12 2020With 5G IoT devices projected to hit 49 million units by 2023, researchers launch programs to keep IoT from becoming a blackhole of exfiltration.
Read more5 Steps Every Company Should Take to Avoid Data Theft Risk
November 12 2020It's never been easier for employees to download company data and take it with them to their next gig.
Read moreLike the Energizer Bunny, Trickbot Goes On and On
November 12 2020Recent efforts to take down the virulent botnet have been largely -- but not entirely -- successful.
Read more“Privacy Nutrition Labels” in Apple’s App Store
November 12 2020
Apple will start requiring standardized privacy labels for apps in its app store, starting in December:
Apple allows data disclosure to be optional if all of the following conditions...
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We Secured the Election. Now How Do We Secure Trust in Results?
November 12 2020Disinformation campaigns are now designed not only to influence how voters fill out their ballots, but also how confident they are in the entire process. How do legislators, media...
Read moreNSF-Funded Research Aims to Help Disrupt Cybercrime Supply Chains
November 11 2020The National Science Foundation awarded a grant to Georgia State University (GSU) to come up with innovative ways to thwart the supply chains for counterfeiting, loan- and unemployment fraud.
Read moreWant to Avoid an Extreme Cyberloss? Focus on the Basics
November 11 2020New analysis of attacks and breaches -- to the tune of more than $20 million in damages and losses of at least 20 million records -- underscores the importance...
Read moreSecurity Hiring Plans Remain Constant Despite Pandemic
November 11 2020Although we saw workforce gains this year, 56% of businesses surveyed report staff shortages are putting their organization at risk.
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