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UK Allows Huawei Gear for 5G, But Security Worries Remain
- Thursday, 30 January 2020
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- Written by Security Tech Brief Staff
The UK government’s ruling that China-based telecommunications giant can sell equipment for next-generation 5G mobile networks there, under certain limits, has left open the question of whether the limits will effectively provide the intended security protections. So reports Wired.
Read more...Is 'Disruptionware' the New Killer Cyber Threat?
- Wednesday, 29 January 2020
- Vulnerabilities
- Written by Security Tech Brief Staff
Constant reports of crippling ransomware attacks on cities, hospitals and other organizations have called attention to the rise of what is known as “disruptionware.”
Read more...India to Require Cybersecurity Steps for Power Grid
- Saturday, 25 January 2020
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- Written by Security Tech Brief Staff
India’s Central Electricity Regulatory Commission has posted draft rules that will force the country’s electricity grid operators to implement firewalls and other cybersecurity precautions. So reports Bloomberg.
Read more...Election Security Concerns Flare Ahead of Iowa Caucuses
- Saturday, 25 January 2020
- Vulnerabilities
- Written by Security Tech Brief Staff
As the first contest in the 2020 race to the White House approaches, a new round of potential cybersecurity worries has come into focus.
Read more...Ring Security Camera Users Report Intrusive Hacks
- Saturday, 04 January 2020
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- Written by Security Tech Brief Staff
Owners of Amazon’s Ring home security cameras across four states have reported their systems being hacked in recent weeks. So reports The New York Times.
Read more...UK Authorities Probe Leak of Trade Papers for Potential Hacking
- Thursday, 12 December 2019
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- Written by Security Tech Brief Staff
UK intelligence officials are investigating whether recently leaked documents concerning Britain-U.S. trade negotiations were part of a hacking campaign ahead of the UK general election. So reports Reuters.
Read more...FBI Warns About Cybersecurity of Smart TVs
- Thursday, 05 December 2019
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- Written by Security Tech Brief Staff
With the holiday shopping season in full swing, the Federal Bureau of Investigation has posted a warning about the cybersecurity risks of internet-connected TVs. So reports TechCrunch.
Read more...'Smishing' Tops List of Data Breach Trends for 2020
- Thursday, 05 December 2019
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- Written by Security Tech Brief Staff
Recently coined words from “smishing” to “deepfake” and even “hacktivism” may be increasingly on the lips of information security pros next year.
Read more...Google’s Malware Problem Shows Phones Still Aren’t Risk-free
- Saturday, 30 November 2019
- Vulnerabilities
- Written by Security Tech Brief Staff
All the measures an information technology team takes to secure a computer network aren’t worth much if employees do some of their work on less-safe devices. And a recent admission by Google demonstrates the continuing vulnerabilities of phones and other mobile devices.
Read more...Will Cyber Insurance Upturn the Cybersecurity Industry?
- Tuesday, 12 November 2019
- Vulnerabilities
- Written by Security Tech Brief Staff
As states impose data privacy laws and network breaches continue to make headlines, reports are proliferating that the rise of cyber insurance could reshape the cybersecurity business.
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