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When thinking about how to respond to cyber security incidents, you need to think about how your organization will engage with law enforcement – and…
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In an extraordinary essay, the former FBI general counsel Jim Baker makes the case for strong encryption over government-mandated backdoors: In the face of congressional inaction, and in light of the magnitude of the threat, it is time for governmental… Continue reading Former FBI General Counsel Jim Baker Chooses Encryption Over Backdoors
Researchers have identified a new strain of ransomware that is spreading around the globe. Bleeping Computer reported that MedusaLocker, as the new strain is called, was first observed in September 2019 and has been steadily infecting more computers ev… Continue reading MedusaLocker Ransomware At Large | Avast
The US Department of Justice unraveled a dark web child-porn website, leading to the arrest of 337 people in at least 18 countries. This was all accomplished not through any backdoors in communications systems, but by analyzing the bitcoin transactions… Continue reading Dark Web Site Taken Down without Breaking Encryption
The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has released an advisory warning the public of the risks of mobile spyware, shortly after reaching a deal with Retina-X Studios LLC, a company making a few stalkerware apps. The settlement comes after it was reveal… Continue reading FTC Orders MobileSpy, PhoneSheriff and TeenShield Vendor to Destroy User Data
Global software companies are increasingly being targeted for disruptive attacks, cyber-espionage and even nation-state level sabotage, as evidenced by the many reports of data breaches and supply chain attacks over the last few years. At Avast, we con… Continue reading Avast fights off cyber-espionage attempt, Abiss | Avast
A European Union report assessing risks to its planned 5G cybersecurity networks says that foreign states and state-backed actors represent the biggest threat, and it all but named Chinese firm Huawei as one such risk. Huawei started developing 5G infr… Continue reading EU Takes Aim at China and Huawei in 5G Cybersecurity Report
When it comes to encryption, we are having another Groundhog Day. The U.S., UK and Australian governments are pressuring Facebook to stop its plans to include “end to end” encryption, which would enhance the privacy and security of the social media pl… Continue reading U.S. AG Wants Legal Back Door to All Facebook Postings (and Everything Else)
The UK National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) CyberEssentials Scheme is to be streamlined from 1stApril 2020, with IASME named as sole partner.
It will become easier for UK businesses to protect themselves from the most common cyber-atta… Continue reading NCSC Cyber Essentials Scheme to be Streamlined
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