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The IoT Cybersecurity Act of 2020: Implications for Devices

eSecurity Planet

As more information about IoT device vulnerabilities is published, the pressure on industry and government authorities to enhance security standards might be reaching a tipping point. government, standards will not apply to the IoT market at-large. government, standards will not apply to the IoT market at-large.

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Catches of the Month: Phishing Scams for October 2023

IT Governance

October is both Cybersecurity Awareness Month in the US and European Cyber Security Month in the EU – twin campaigns on either side of the Atlantic that aim to improve awareness of the importance of cyber security both at work and at home, and provide tips on how to stay secure.

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Security Blueprints of Many Companies Leaked in Hack of Swedish Firm Gunnebo

Krebs on Security

The Gunnebo Group is a Swedish multinational company that provides physical security to a variety of customers globally, including banks, government agencies, airports, casinos, jewelry stores, tax agencies and even nuclear power plants. Acting on a tip from Milwaukee, Wis.-based

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UK Suffers Third Highest Rate of Ransomware Attacks in the World

IT Governance

The other most vulnerable sectors were business services (23), construction (22), manufacturing (19) and transport (18). It covers the main forms of ransomware and how they work, plus essential tips on how you can spot the signs of an attack and what to do if you receive a suspicious message. Get started.

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DDoS Attacks Skyrocket, Kaspersky Researchers Say

eSecurity Planet

Hackers targeted a wide range of organizations, such as banks, mail services, Bitcoin sites, VoIP providers, vaccination registration portals, information security media, gaming platforms, government sites, and even security agencies. Also read: How to Stop DDoS Attacks: 6 Tips for Fighting DDoS Attacks. Ransom Now a DDoS Strategy.

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Malvertising Campaign Targets IoT Devices: GeoEdge

eSecurity Planet

IoT device security has also attracted the attention of federal government officials (see The IoT Cybersecurity Act of 2020: Implications for Devices ). The gap between the two ad models continues to tip in favor of display advertising, the firm said. billion in 2018. According to eMarketer, total digital ad spending will reach $455.3

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Simplifying the path to Data Intelligence: A perspective from Roberto Maranca at Schneider Electric

Collibra

The company stands by our foundational commitment that everything you do with data should follow our simple principles: Data should be governed. Collibra : What wisdom or tips would you pass along to your 2019 self? Roberto : Yes, our five data principles! Data should be standardized. Data should be resilient. Data should be compliant.