Nevada Unveils New Statewide Data Classification Policy Months After Cyberattack

Officials said data will now be classified as one of four categories: “public,” “sensitive,” “confidential” or “restricted.”
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Italy Averted Russian-Linked Cyberattacks Targeting Winter Olympics Websites, Foreign Minister Says

Italy has foiled a series of cyberattacks targeting some of its foreign ministry offices, including one in Washington.
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Japan, Britain to Boost Cybersecurity and Critical Minerals Cooperation as China’s Influence Grows

Japan and Britain agree to accelerate cooperation on cybersecurity and the supply of critical minerals, as China’s influence grows in the region.
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Under Armour Looking Into Data Breach Affecting Customers’ Email Addresses

Clothing retailer Under Armour is investigating a recent data breach that purloined customers’ email addresses and other personal information, but so far there are no signs the hackers stole any passwords or financial information. The breach is believe… Continue reading Under Armour Looking Into Data Breach Affecting Customers’ Email Addresses

EU Plans Phase Out of High Risk Telecom Suppliers, in Proposals Seen as Targeting China

Under the new rules, measures for 5G cybersecurity would become mandatory.
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Tennessee Man Pleads Guilty to Repeatedly Hacking Supreme Court’s Filing System

Nicholas Moore pleaded guilty to repeatedly hacking the U.S. Supreme Court’s filing system and illegally accessing computer systems belonging to AmeriCorps and the Department of Veterans Affairs.
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Tennessee Man Pleads Guilty to Repeatedly Hacking Supreme Court’s Filing System

Nicholas Moore pleaded guilty to repeatedly hacking the U.S. Supreme Court’s filing system and illegally accessing computer systems belonging to AmeriCorps and the Department of Veterans Affairs.
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Hackers Accessed University of Hawaii Cancer Center Patient Data; They Weren’t Immediately Notified

UH officials declined an interview request and have refused to provide key information, including which cancer research project had been affected or how much UH paid the hackers to regain access to files.
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Cyberattack Unlikely in Communications Failure That Grounded Flights in Greece

Flights across Greece were impacted for several hours after noise was reported on multiple air traffic communication channels.
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