HUAWEI WILL be completely removed from the UK’s 5G networks by the end of 2027, the Government has announced, following new advice produced by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) on the impact of US sanctions against the telecommunications vendor. Ahead of this there will be a total ban on the purchase of any new 5G kit after 31 December 2020.
security fears, Huawei to be removed from UK
RUSSIAN CYBER actors are strongly believed to be targeting organisations involved in Coronavirus vaccine development, UK security officials have revealed. The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has published an advisory detailing the activities of the threat group known as APT29, which has exploited organisations globally.
expose Russian cyber attacks, attacks on Coronavirus vaccine
Digital privacy is paramount to the global community, but it must be balanced against the proliferation of digital-first crimes, including child sexual abuse, human trafficking, hate crimes, government suppression, and identity theft. The more the world connects with each other, the greater the tension between maintaining privacy and protecting those who could be victimized.
Digital privacy
COVID-19 has tested our ability to pivot quickly how we work and where we work. The national workforce has shifted from in-the-office to online virtually overnight.
online security, cyber vulnerabilities, security, covid-19
The past few years have seen an increase in employees using personal devices and systems to access work emails and company databases, and exchange valuable information with colleagues, clients, and vendors. These tools can help people complete their jobs but are fraught with security challenges.
Remote working security
With the second anniversary of GDPR on the horizon, the topic of data security is as pertinent as ever. Despite the proliferation of connected devices and the personal information and sensitive data they harbor, many consumers are unaware of just how susceptible their pocket-sized computers are to cyberattack.
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The pandemic has led to an outbreak of cybercriminal activity focused on remote workers and enterprises that needed to quickly migrate to the cloud to maintain business continuity. More than 3,100 phishing and counterfeit websites were created each day in January. By March, that figure exceeded 8,300. Communication and collaboration phishing sites also grew by 50% from January to March.
Cybersecurity software, training in a no-touch world
The GDPR has successfully met its main objectives but work still needs to be done to improve cross-border investigations, increase regulator resources and address fragmented approaches across the EU, according to the European Commission..
Still Work to Do on GDPR, GDPR
Working from home is a new ‘norm’ for many organizations, but the shift toward remote work has been steadily increasing for the past decade. In fact, between 1996 and 2016 there’s been a 300% increase in the number of companies offering remote work options. Now, of course, it’s mandatory for many of us.
protect remote workers, phishing, attacks
Outsourcing has become a vital part of most business strategies. Not only is it a way to save money, but it’s a simple way to take advantage of expertise you might not currently have in house. But outsourcing can also leave companies vulnerable if the third-party doesn’t have proper cybersecurity procedures.
Minimizing Third-Party Risk
There is a growing global recognition of the value of data and the importance of prioritizing data privacy and security as critical cornerstones of business operations. While many events and developments could be viewed as contributing to this trend, it would be difficult to argue that the increased discussion generated by today’s accelerating regulatory environment has not played a significant role.
privacy enhancing technologies
CyberEdge’s annual Cyberthreat Defense Report (CDR) reveals the top five cybersecurity insights for 2020.
Cybersecurity Defense Insights, it security
As today’s threat landscape continues to feature more sophisticated, well-funded, highly organized and increasingly complex cyber adversaries, defense and remediation strategies have become much more challenging. Protecting an enterprise and preparing for current and future threats requires a great deal of expertise, planning and timely and targeted actions.
Virtual, CISO, organization
C-suite executives are the people most susceptible to mobile-based cyber-attacks in businesses, according to a study from MobileIron.
C-Level Executives the Weakest Link, mobile security, attacks
May 25th is the second anniversary of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and data around compliance with the regulation shows a significant disconnect between perception and reality.
Data privacy
A Reason Labs research team has discovered a new variant of the Raccoon malware family. Initially discovered back in 2019, the Raccoon malware family is used to steal confidential data and browser information.
New Malware Variant Can Steal Data from Browsers
Eindhoven University of Technology researcher Björn Ruytenberg revealed the details of a new attack method he’s calling Thunderspy – which targets devices with a Thunderbolt port.
New Attack Method Allows Hackers to Steal Data
Cybersecurity flaws have been exposed in cybersecurity provider Cyberoam’s security products.
Flaws in Cybersecurity Software, Cyberattacks
Nearly a third (29%) of organizations in Europe and the Middle East still see usernames and passwords as one of the most effective means to protect access to their IT infrastructure, two years after the inventor of the complex static password admitted they don’t work, according to Thales.
Passwords, weaknesses
Phishers are using fake Microsoft Teams notification emails to trick users into sharing their Microsoft Teams and Office 365 login credentials.
notification emails
We live in the age of data. We are constantly producing it, analyzing it, figuring out how to store and protect it, and, hopefully, using it to refine business practices and better understand the markets and customer we work with. However, this is all easier said than done and one of the biggest concerns that businesses have around their data is the quality – a fact confirmed by 1,900 people surveyed at the end of last year on the state of data quality. Despite being aware of data quality issues, many are uncertain about how to best address those concerns.
data quality
As more organizations move to the cloud, the need for airtight security has become paramount. As threats evolve and become more sophisticated, mitigating hacks and malicious attacks has become very difficult. And for many Fortune 1000 CISOs, some still believe that managing their security in-house or on-premise is safer and more cost-effective—when the opposite can very well be true.
Cybersecurity Mistakes, CISOs
The reaction to the COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted every aspect of life across the globe and many companies now find themselves with fully remote workforces.
Cybersecurity, remote workplace
A new report from the Ponemon Institute has revealed that just 24% of organizations focus on optimizing cyber-attack prevention capabilities, despite 70% of security professionals believing that the ability to effectively prevent attacks strengthens security posture.
Cyber-Attack Prevention, cybersecurity
New research (…) indicates that 58 percent of C-level executives at small and medium businesses (SMBs) said their biggest data storage challenge is security vulnerability. Nearly half (49 percent) of top leaders at SMBs said cyberattacks are their biggest data protection concern. Yet more than 20 percent of SMB leaders said they do not currently have a data backup or disaster recovery solution in place.
SMBs Don’t Have a Data Backup, Disaster Recovery Solution, data protection, cyberattacks
An international group of nearly 400 volunteers with expertise in cybersecurity formed to fight cyberattacks related to the novel coronavirus.
Fight Coronavirus-Related Cyberattacks<, cybersecurity/span>
Evasive malware has grown to record high levels, with over two-thirds of malware detected by WatchGuard in Q4 2019 evading signature-based antivirus solutions.
malware, antivirus
The global spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus has had a notable impact on workplaces worldwide, and many organizations are encouraging employees to work from home. What are the cybersecurity implications of this shift?
cybersecurity, working remotely
New research revealed that while over half of organizations use artificial intelligence (AI) or machine learning in their security stack, nearly 60 percent are still more confident in cyberthreat findings verified by humans over AI.
security professionals, artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, Cybersecurity Findings Verified by Humans over AI
Nearly two-thirds of healthcare organizations globally have experienced a cyberattack in their lifetime, while 53 percent were attacked within the last 12 months, according to new research by Keeper Security.
Healthcare Organizations Have Experienced Cyberattacks, cybersecurity, healthcare
Passwords remain the dominant method of authentication and top cause of data breaches, according to MobileIron. A new report also highlighted the importance of a zero trust security strategy that provides context-aware, conditional access to a device or user.
Passwords, authentication method
Data Privacy Compliance, Business Continuity Management Also High Priorities.
Cloud Security Risks, cybersecurity
HackerOne announced findings from the 2020 Hacker Report, which reveals that the concept of hacking as a viable career has become a reality, with 18% describing themselves as full-time hackers, searching for vulnerabilities and making the internet safer for everyone. Not only are more hackers spending a higher percentage of their time hacking, they’re also earning a living doing it.
Hacking, career
A study found that 97 percent of IT leaders say insider breach risk is a significant concern.
Insider Data Breaches are a Major Concern, IT leaders
62% of CISOs think the global cybersecurity talent shortage will get worse over the next five years, according to Global Snapshot: The CISO in 2020, a report that explores the role and demographics of CISOs.
ciso, cybersecurity, The Cybersecurity Talent Shortage
The developments in the area of cybersecurity are alarming. As the number of smart devices in private households increases, so do the opportunities for cyber criminals to attack, TÜV Rheinland reveals.
cybersecurity, privacy
The estimated current cybersecurity workforce is 2.8 million professionals, while the amount of additional trained staff needed to close the skills gap is 4.07 million professionals, according to (ISC)2. This makes retaining employees a top priority, but how can companies be successful at this?
employees, valued
New research finds that 97 out of 100 the world’s largest airports have security risks related to vulnerable web and mobile applications, misconfigured public cloud, Dark Web exposure or code repositories leaks.
Airports are Vulnerable to a Cyberattack, cybersecurity,dark web, attacks