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Agency Securing Trump’s Communications Hacked
- Monday, 02 March 2020
- Vulnerabilities
- Written by Security Tech Brief Staff
Hackers have stolen Social Security numbers and other data in a breach of an agency under the U.S. Department of Defense. So reports CNET.
Read more...Glitch Exposes Data of All 6.5 Million Israeli Voters
- Saturday, 15 February 2020
- Vulnerabilities
- Written by Security Tech Brief Staff
A software bug made it possible to view the full names, addresses, identity card numbers and other personal data for all 6.5 million eligible voters in Israel. So reports The New York Times.
Read more...Google Gives Security Keys to Presidential Campaigns
- Saturday, 15 February 2020
- Vulnerabilities
- Written by Security Tech Brief Staff
Google has announced a new initiative to help the 2020 presidential campaigns secure their information in light of foreign interference in 2016 and fresh threats this time around. So reports Wired.
Read more...UK Allows Huawei Gear for 5G, But Security Worries Remain
- Thursday, 30 January 2020
- Vulnerabilities
- 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
- Vulnerabilities
- 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
- Vulnerabilities
- 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
- Vulnerabilities
- 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.
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