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Biden-Harris Administration Announces New Actions to Promote Responsible Artificial Intelligence Innovation

Hunton Privacy

The Administration is also actively working to address national security concerns raised by AI, especially in critical areas like cybersecurity, biosecurity and safety. The Administration’s new actions include: New investments to power responsible American AI research and development (“R&D”).

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Flaws in Realtek RTL8170C Wi-Fi module allow hijacking wireless communications

Security Affairs

Researchers from Israeli IoT security firm Vdoo found multiple vulnerabilities in the Realtek RTL8170C Wi-Fi module that could allow to elevate privileges and hijack wireless communications. precise control of the return address can be achieved – this is left as an exercise for the reader.” ” continues the report.

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CISA, FBI, NSA warn of the increased globalized threat of ransomware

Security Affairs

Almost any sector was hit by sophisticated, high-impact ransomware attacks, including the Defense Industrial Base, Emergency Services, Food and Agriculture, Government Facilities, and Information Technology Sectors. If using Linux, use a Linux security module (such as SELinux, AppArmor, or SecComp) for defense in depth.

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The Economy of Things: the next value lever for telcos

IBM Big Data Hub

For example, a fleet truck outfitted with an EoT-secure identity and wallet is able to pay for its own fuel at a similarly EoT-enabled fuel pump without the driver having to open an app or provide a credit card. Telcos can also play the role of data providers as well as data marketplace and brokerage operators within the ecosystem.

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CyberheistNews Vol 13 #14 [Eyes on the Prize] How Crafty Cons Attempted a 36 Million Vendor Email Heist

KnowBe4

But, according to security researchers at Abnormal Security, cybercriminals are becoming brazen and are taking their shots at very large prizes. According to Abnormal Security, nearly every aspect of the request looked legitimate. Blog post with screenshots and links: [link] A Master Class on IT Security: Roger A.

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The Week in Cyber Security and Data Privacy: 27 November – 3 December 2023

IT Governance

The security researcher Bob Diachenko of SecurityDiscovery first identified the exposed information in mid-September. The Act aims to improve the cyber security of digital products across the EU by introducing mandatory cyber security requirements for all hardware and software. Organisation name Sector Location Data exfiltrated?

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CISA issues proposed rules for cyber incident reporting in critical infrastructure

Data Protection Report

On March 27, 2024, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (“CISA”) published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for the Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act of 2022 (“CIRCIA”), which imposes new reporting requirements for entities operating in critical infrastructure sectors.