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Hackers Delay Record-breaking Whisky Auction
- Friday, 01 May 2020
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An auction of some of the world’s most expensive whiskies has been postponed after a cyber attack. So reports The Guardian.
Read more...Education Giant Chegg Reveals Third Breach in Three Years
- Friday, 01 May 2020
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Education technology company Chegg has acknowledged its third data breach in as many years. So reports TechCrunch.
Read more...Governors Seek Cybersecurity Relief in Next Pandemic Bill
- Friday, 01 May 2020
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A coalition of organizations representing state and local officials, led by the National Governors Association, has called on Congress to ensure that any future coronavirus rescue bill includes aid for cybersecurity infrastructure. So reports StateScoop.
Read more...Chicago Reaches $1.5M Settlement Over Equifax Breach
- Thursday, 16 April 2020
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Equifax has agreed to pay $1.5 million to settle the city of Chicago’s lawsuit over a massive 2017 data breach. So reports Chicago Daily Law Bulletin.
Read more...Bank Warns Employees Against Zoom, Google Hangouts
- Thursday, 16 April 2020
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Standard Chartered Plc’s top executive has told staff not to use Zoom or Google Hangouts during the coronavirus pandemic due to cybersecurity risks. So reports Reuters.
Read more...UK Government’s COVID-19 Responses Uses Private Patient Data
- Thursday, 16 April 2020
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In response to the coronavirus pandemic, the UK government has embarked on a data-mining operation that has confidential patient information being processed by technology firms. So reports The Guardian.
Read more...San Francisco Airport’s Websites Suffer Malware Attack
- Thursday, 16 April 2020
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San Francisco International Airport has revealed that hackers inserted malware on two of its websites. So reports TechCrunch.
Read more...Thieves Have Their Eyes on Americans’ Stimulus Checks
- Thursday, 16 April 2020
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As the federal government deposits relief money into some Americans’ bank accounts, authorities warn that scammers are trying to grab a share of the cash. So reports CNBC.
Read more...Property Management Firm Suffers Data Breach
- Friday, 10 April 2020
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A local property management company in Santa Barbara, California, has announced a data breach. So reports KEYT.
Read more...Russian Cyber Ops Are Predictable: Booz Allen Study
- Friday, 10 April 2020
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Operations conducted by Russia’s military hackers can be predictable, according to a new study. So reports ZDNet.
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