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Crickets from Chirp Systems in Smart Lock Key Leak

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government is warning that “smart locks” securing entry to an estimated 50,000 dwellings nationwide contain hard-coded credentials that can be used to remotely open any of the locks. The lock’s maker Chirp Systems remains unresponsive, even though it was first notified about the critical weakness in March 2021.

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The Not-so-True People-Search Network from China

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But it’s not every day you run across a US-focused people-search network based in China whose principal owners all appear to be completely fabricated identities. ” According to LinkedIn and numerous profiles on websites that accept paid article submissions, the founder of TruePeopleSearch is Marilyn Gaskell from Phoenix, Ariz.

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UK Government sets out proposals to shake up UK data protection laws

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On 10 September 2021, the UK Government published its consultation paper on proposals to reform the UK’s data protection regime. The deadline for responding to the consultation is 19 November 2021. On legitimate interests, the Government proposes disapplying the legitimate interest balancing test for certain activities.

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Best Risk Management Software for 2021

eSecurity Planet

While a number of solutions focus on the operational and financial risks posed to enterprises, this article focuses on software vendors specializing in cybersecurity risk management. StandardFusion risk management aims to simplify the complexities of governance, risk, and GRC using automation, all at an affordable price. Visit website.

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Top 12 Cloud Security Best Practices for 2021

eSecurity Planet

CloudPassage’s 2021 AWS Cloud Security Report found that misconfiguration of cloud platforms (71 percent), exfiltration of sensitive data (59 percent), and insecure APIs (54 percent) are the top cloud security threats facing cybersecurity professionals. Those concerns are certainly justified. What is cloud security? Source: Microsoft.

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Russian Cybersecurity Executive Arrested for Alleged Role in 2012 Megahacks

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Nikita Kislitsin , formerly the head of network security for one of Russia’s top cybersecurity firms, was arrested last week in Kazakhstan in response to 10-year-old hacking charges from the U.S. Burkov was arrested in 2015 by Israeli authorities, and the Russian government fought Burkov’s extradition to the U.S.

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Top IoT Security Solutions of 2021

eSecurity Planet

This article looks at the top IoT security solutions, current commercial features, associated risks, and considerations for organizations choosing an IoT vendor. The Forrester Wave for ICS Security Solutions released earlier this month for Q4 2021 placed Cisco atop the ICS/OT security industry. Broadcom Symantec. Cisco Features.

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