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Ransomware Protection in 2021

eSecurity Planet

All of your files are encrypted with RSA-2048 and AES-128 ciphers.” ” Or you might see a readme.txt stating, “Your files have been replaced by these encrypted containers and aren’t accessible; you will lose your files on [enter date] unless you pay $2500 in Bitcoin.” IMPORTANT INFORMATION !!!

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Regulatory Update: NAIC Spring 2019 National Meeting

Data Matters

The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) held its Spring 2019 National Meeting (Spring Meeting) in Orlando, Florida, from April 6 to 9, 2019. ceding insurer could be eligible for the same reduced collateral requirements that would apply to qualifying EU reinsurers under the revised CFR Model Laws.

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MY TAKE: A primer on how ransomware arose to the become an enduring scourge

The Last Watchdog

However, that’s more a function of hackers targeting individuals less, and companies and governments more. A survey of local media reports by Recorded Future tallied 38 ransomware attacks against cities in 2017, rising to 53 attacks in 2018. 2017: WannaCry – Attackers leverage hacking tools stolen from the NSA. Talk more soon.

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An Approach to Cybersecurity Risk Oversight for Corporate Directors

Data Matters

Increasingly, thought leaders, professional organizations, and government agencies are beginning to provide answers. Creating an enterprise-wide governance structure. Encrypting critical data assets. Aligning cyber risk with corporate strategy. Aligning cyber risk with corporate strategy. Using appropriate access controls.

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The debate on the Data Protection Bill in the House of Lords

Data Protector

Banks must still be allowed to process data to prevent fraud; regulators must still be allowed to process data to investigate malpractice and corruption; sports governing bodies must be allowed to process data to keep the cheats out; and journalists must still be able to investigate scandal and malpractice. change it substantially.

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Top Cybersecurity Startups to Watch in 2022

eSecurity Planet

Open Raven analyzes data at rest, classifies inventory, and automates data governance as these become critical capabilities for the hybrid infrastructure’s security posture. Series A SenseOn 2017 London, UK 61 $26.4 Series A Evervault 2018 Dublin, Ireland 12 $19.4 Series A GitGuardian 2017 Paris, France 63 $56.0