Security Affairs

JANUARY 4, 2021

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange should not be extradited to the US to stand trial, the Westminster Magistrates’ Court has rejected the US government’s request to extradite him on charges related to illegally obtaining and sharing classified material about national security. Pierluigi Paganini.

Military 131

Military Government Risk Passwords 131

Security Affairs

MAY 8, 2022

The agency is responsible for national, military and police intelligence, as well as counterintelligence. Clearly, an attack against an intelligence agency could lead to the disclosure of secret and confidential documents and pose a risk to national security. The ransomware gang claimed to have stolen 9.41 GB of data.

Ransomware 87

Ransomware Military Cybersecurity Risk 87

Schneier on Security

JUNE 6, 2023

In 2013 and 2014, I wrote extensively about new revelations regarding NSA surveillance based on the documents provided by Edward Snowden. It’s a surreal experience, paging through hundreds of top-secret NSA documents. I didn’t know either of them, but I have been writing about cryptography, security, and privacy for decades.

Computer and Electronics 124

Computer and Electronics Encryption Government Privacy 124

Security Affairs

JANUARY 1, 2020

The Irish government has published its National Cyber Security Strategy ?, The 2019 National Cyber Security Strategy aims to allow Ireland to continue to safely enjoy the benefits of the digital revolution and play a full part in shaping the future of the Internet. SecurityAffairs – National Cyber Security Strategy?,

Security 71

Security Military Paper Government 71

IT Governance

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

The UK’s FCDO (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office) was recently hit by a “serious cyber security incident”, according to a public tender document. The Stack , which broke the story, was alerted to the attack after discovering a tender document that was published, seemingly by mistake, on the government’s website.

Military 98

Military Government Paper Security 98

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 7, 2019

Russia-linked Gamaredon cyberespionage group has been targeting Ukrainian targets, including diplomats, government and military officials. Russia linked APT group tracked as Gamaredon has been targeting several Ukrainian diplomats, government and military officials, and law enforcement. ” reads the report published by Anomaly.

Military 57

Military Government Phishing Archiving 57

Data Protection Report

OCTOBER 3, 2021

The amendment: Expands the definition of “personal information”; Shortens the notification deadline after discovery of a breach from 90 to 60 days; Removes the requirement to consult with law enforcement as part of a risk assessment; Deems compliant any person subject to and in compliance with HIPAA and HITECH; and.

Data breaches 142

Data breaches IT Insurance Passwords 142

Security Affairs

MAY 24, 2019

Assange was arrested in London on a US warrant charging him over his alleged role in a massive leak of military and diplomatic documents in 2010. Army , in unlawfully obtaining and disclosing classified documents related to the national defense.” It is the end of national security journalism and the first amendment.

Military 67

Military Risk Security Cybersecurity 67

eSecurity Planet

MARCH 3, 2023

The new document spells out an ambitious plan for implementing national cybersecurity controls and laws. The initiatives that stand out the most — critical infrastructure security standards, a national data privacy and security law, and liability for security failures — will likely take time and the support of Congress to implement.

Cybersecurity 106

Cybersecurity Government Manufacturing Personal data 106

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

APRIL 24, 2019

Ensuring that systems behave only how a designer intends is a central aspect of security. A security-enforcing system will take the context of available information measured against policy to determine whether an operation should be permitted or denied. MBSE and security engineering. Model-Based Systems Engineering.

Security 61

Security Military Communications Risk 61

Security Affairs

MAY 6, 2021

Chinese military unit PLA Unit 61419 is suspected to be involved in cyber-espionage campaigns against multiple antivirus companies. Experts speculate the cyberspies have purchased the security software to study them and find zero-day vulnerabilities that could be exploited in an attack or to test the detection of new malware.

Military 53

Military Cloud Cybersecurity Security 53

eSecurity Planet

MARCH 16, 2023

.” Considering the ease of exploitation, Microsoft also recommends the following mitigations in addition to downloading the latest updates: Add users to the Protected Users Security Group, which prevents the use of NTLM as an authentication mechanism. Office documents? all of them?)

Energy and Utilities 92

Energy and Utilities Authentication Ransomware Military 92

IBM Big Data Hub

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Today’s enterprises face a broad range of threats to their security, assets and critical business processes. Common elements of cyber recovery plans include data backup, theft prevention and mitigation and communication strategies that help effectively respond to stakeholders—including customers whose data is at risk.

Data breaches 98

Data breaches Phishing Cloud Ransomware 98

Data Protection Report

DECEMBER 12, 2023

The AI Act does not apply to areas outside the scope of EU law and should not affect member states’ powers in relation to national security. It does not apply systems used for purely military or defence purposes. Minimal risk applications will include AI-enabled recommender systems and spam filters.

Artificial Intelligence 58

Artificial Intelligence Risk Marketing Military 58

The Texas Record

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

While it can be cumbersome, hard to obtain buy-in, and require an upfront cost, it is one of the most important documents that your office can create. You will be able to continue operations and meet objectives with less risk of serious disruption if you ensure that you have continuous access to your information.

Paper 98

Paper Government Risk Records Management 98

eSecurity Planet

JULY 20, 2023

As detailed in court documents and Mitnick’s 2011 memoir, Ghost in the Wires , Mitnick’s notoriety grew after he hacked into Pacific Bell to monitor how the phone company had been monitoring him while on supervised release. military systems and launch nuclear missiles through mere whistling. Mitnick’s Legacy The U.S.

Cybersecurity 94

Cybersecurity Education Military Government 94

Hunton Privacy

APRIL 11, 2017

If an entity has a genuine need resulting from a business necessity to transmit critical data or personal information to a destination outside of China, it can do so provided it undergoes a “security assessment.”. The Draft provides further guidance on how the security assessments might be carried out.

Security 53

Security Cybersecurity Military Risk 53

Hunton Privacy

MAY 30, 2019

Procurement of network products and services by a CII Operator, which affects or may affect national security, will be subject to cybersecurity review pursuant to the Cybersecurity Review Measures. Security Risk Report and Cybersecurity Review. other potential risks that could severely jeopardize the CII.

Cybersecurity 49

Cybersecurity Risk Military Government 49

eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

The internet is fraught with peril these days, but nothing strikes more fear into users and IT security pros than the threat of ransomware. Below we outline 18 industry tips for actions you can take to reduce your risk of a ransomware attack: Action. Raising awareness about ransomware is a baseline security measure.

Ransomware 97

Ransomware Encryption Insurance Cloud 97

IT Governance

JUNE 27, 2019

Employees were left to file paperwork manually and share documents via fax machines. The ransomware was accompanied by a note: “Your files are encrypted with the strongest military algorithms. Cyber security experts and governments urge victims to never pay the ransom. That said, there are a few ways to mitigate the risk.

Ransomware 87

Ransomware Phishing Insurance Systems administration 87

Unwritten Record

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

The messages range from the promotion of Victory Gardens to recruitment for the various branches of the military. posters recruiting for the military, and promotion of the war effort on the homefront. The subject matter includes promotions for military recruitment, education, safety and more. 24-PO: Recruitment Posters, ca.

Archiving 51

Archiving IT Military Government 51

eSecurity Planet

APRIL 26, 2024

Network security architecture is a strategy that provides formal processes to design robust and secure networks. Effective implementation improves data throughput, system reliability, and overall security for any organization. Network Elements Networks connect physical and virtual assets and control the data flow between them.

Security 103

Security Cloud Cybersecurity Risk 103

The Texas Record

AUGUST 18, 2020

Even if just one document is misfiled, that could lead to serious consequences for your operation if the information held therein is needed for an important business purpose or public information request. While watching Rogue One , I could not help but notice the implications for the protection and security of Imperial records.

Digital preservation 97

Digital preservation Libraries ROT Authentication 97

Data Protection Report

OCTOBER 18, 2022

This should therefore allow organisations to take these elements into account when conducting TIAs for transfers to the US, potentially reducing the risk rating for transfers to the US from the outset. As to the risk of future adequacy decisions being challenged, the EU Commission’s Q&As on the EU-U.S. What happens next?

Personal data 52

Personal data Privacy Risk Government 52

Data Matters

APRIL 23, 2018

Recent guidance from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on disclosure and enforcement actions by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) make clear that cybersecurity is no longer a niche topic, but a concern significant enough to warrant the oversight of corporate boards of directors. Aligning cyber risk with corporate strategy.

Cybersecurity 60

Cybersecurity Risk Passwords Authentication 60

IT Governance

DECEMBER 13, 2018

This week, in our last podcast of the year, we revisit some of the biggest information security stories from the past 12 months. As is now traditional, I’ve installed myself in the porter’s chair next to the fire in the library, ready to recap some of the year’s more newsworthy information security events. caused problems of their own.

Data breaches 71

Data breaches Personal data Access GDPR 71

KnowBe4

APRIL 18, 2023

Employees can be helped to develop sound security habits like these by stepping them through monthly social engineering simulations. Thus, a fraudster might claim a common religion, a shared military background, membership in a profession, or a common ethnicity, all with the goal of convincing the victim that they can be trusted.

Phishing 92

Phishing Security awareness Passwords Risk 92

Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 13, 2021

18, 2021, when an employee on a Windows computer opened a booby-trapped Microsoft Excel document in a phishing email that had been sent two days earlier. On 10 May 2021, security auditors first identified evidence of the attacker compromising systems within Hospital C and Hospital L. By then it was too late.

Ransomware 267

Ransomware Cybersecurity Phishing Security 267

DLA Piper Privacy Matters

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

The PDPL also imposes new obligations upon businesses to ensure that the personal data they collect is kept secure. The decision may require specific activities by applying special security requirements when processing personal data. The PDPL will set up a new authority, known as the Personal Data Protection Authority (Authority).

Personal data 49

Personal data GDPR Compliance Risk 49

KnowBe4

MAY 9, 2023

Users can become desensitized to the potential risks bogus messages concerning IT issues carry with them. New school security awareness training can help any organization sustain that line of defense and create a strong security culture. Blog post with links: [link] A Master Class on IT Security: Roger A. Join Roger A.

Phishing 69

Phishing Passwords Insurance Systems administration 69

IBM Big Data Hub

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming society, including the very character of national security. AI literacy is a must-have for security It’s important that personnel know how to deploy AI to improve organizational efficiencies. These are table stakes for the DoD or any government agency.

Artificial Intelligence 102

Artificial Intelligence Metadata Military Government 102

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 16, 2020

The amount requested for the Department of Defense in the “ DOD Releases Fiscal Year 2021 Budget Proposal ” is nearly the same one as last year for cyber operations that the US military will conduct in 2020. It aims at reducing the risk of cyber attacks on networks, systems, and information. billion in the fiscal year 2020.

Artificial Intelligence 126

Artificial Intelligence Military Cybersecurity Encryption 126

IT Governance

OCTOBER 18, 2018

The US Department of Defense is investigating a major third-party data breach in which the travel records of military and civilian personnel – which included their personal information and credit card data – were compromised. Cyber security is a concern for all governments. Here are this week’s stories.

Data breaches 69

Data breaches Military Government Information Security 69

Data Matters

JANUARY 24, 2020

Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Office of Compliance Inspections and Examinations (OCIE) and the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) recently published their examination priorities (together, the Examination Priorities) for the 2020 calendar year.

Cybersecurity 68

Cybersecurity Retail Compliance Marketing 68

Unwritten Record

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Upon graduation everyone was assigned a Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) and sent off to train for it. So I went to Vietnam in December of 1966 as an infantryman and through a mistake in my orders was assigned to the 1 st Marine Division Security Platoon instead of directly to a line company. Photo by Cpl. Earl Gerheim.

Archiving 52

Archiving Military IT Communications 52

Data Matters

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Office of Compliance Inspections and Examinations (OCIE) and the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) recently published their examination priorities (together, the Examination Priorities) for the 2020 calendar year. Retail-Targeted Investments.

Retail 68

Retail Compliance Marketing Risk 68

IT Governance

JUNE 1, 2020

Russian military accessed Chancellor Angela Merkel’s emails in 2015 hack (unknown). Students and children at risk after Mathway credentials stolen (25 million). Security lapse at Indian cell network Jio exposes coronavirus symptom checker results (unknown). Spanish dating app MobiFriends hacked (3.7 Ransomware.

Data breaches 145

Data breaches Ransomware Computer and Electronics e-Delivery 145