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Cybercriminals Use Fake Public PoCs to Spread Malware and Steal Data

eSecurity Planet

GitHub proofs of concept (PoCs) for known vulnerabilities could themselves contain malware as often as 10% of the time, security researchers have found. These “proofs” advertised exploits for vulnerabilities that have been publicly disclosed between 2017 and 2021. See the Top Vulnerability Management Tools. Signs of Malicious PoCs.

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Brexit means new risks for the sector

CILIP

Brexit means new risks for the sector. That means greater risk aversion, more obstacles and more costs for library and information professionals. Risk and orphan works. This highlights that different organisations take different views on risk. Risk manage it. Risk manage it. Orphan works licensing scheme ?

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Data Breaches and Cyber Attacks in 2022: 408 Million Breached Records

IT Governance

decrease in security incidents compared to 2021 (1,243). This attack method was one of the most popular tools in cyber criminals’ arsenals throughout the past five years, with incidents spiking in 2021, a year that saw 401 publicly disclosed incidents. That represents an 14.8% The biggest data breaches of 2022. Mangatoon (23 million).

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California Privacy Law Overhaul – Proposition 24 Passes

Data Matters

As the results of the 2020 election remain unsettled, and with the ultimate composition of the Senate potentially remaining unsettled until 2021, businesses should not likely hold their breath for preemptive federal privacy legislation to simplify the compliance challenge. Changes to the Definition of Businesses Subject to the CPRA.

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Celebrating Safer Internet Day: Surviving Lockdowns Edition

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

Tue, 02/09/2021 - 10:06. With all of us being more exposed to online threats and risks, including phishing attacks, ransomware, and misinformation, being able to take action to protect our personal data and stand for a more responsible and polite online behavior will make a difference. Are they here to stay?

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What Is API Security? Definition, Fundamentals, & Tips

eSecurity Planet

Additionally, as fundamental parts of this complete architecture, adherence to safe API design standards and compliance with data protection laws reinforce APIs against a variety of cyber risks. Tracking APIs helps manage potential security gaps and the risk of unauthorized entry, preventing potential points of attack.

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The Week in Cyber Security and Data Privacy: 5 – 11 February 2024

IT Governance

Only 2 definitely haven’t had data breached. Source New Defence USA Yes 1,051 Connecticut College Source New Education USA Yes 954 American Alarm & Communications Inc. Source New Professional services USA Yes 146 Community School of Naples Source New Education USA Yes 4 Software Systems, Inc.