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US cybersecurity firm FireEye hit by 'state-sponsored' attack

2020-12-09 00:43:12| BBC News | Business | UK Edition

FireEye says tools used for testing clients' security have been stolen, without naming the culprits.

Insights to strengthen your cybersecurity against emerging risks

2020-11-05 19:48:51| The Webmail Blog

Insights to strengthen your cybersecurity against emerging risks nellmarie.colman Thu, 11/05/2020 - 12:48 Experts from the FBI to Interpol are sounding the alarm cybersecurity threats are up as a result of COVID-19. The pandemic has unleashed more than a health crisis. It has also unleashed vulnerabilities that cybercriminals are exploiting. Large-scale data breaches increased 273% in the first quarter of 2020, as cybercriminals ramped up to take advantage of coronavirus confusion. Malicious domain name registrations experienced a 569% increase, targeting keywords, such as coronavirus and COVID, which are underpinning malicious activities, such as C2 attacks, malware deployment and phishing. Cyberattack complaints are up to 4,000 per day, a 400% increase over pre-coronavirus numbers, and ransomware attacks are up 800%. The advent of COVID-19 has created a perfect storm of security risks for enterprises, opening a door to a whole new world of vulnerabilities from more remote workers to accelerating ecommerce. Cybersecurity resources to protect your business But your organization doesnt need to fall victim to these threats. With the right guidance, you can strengthen your cybersecurity posture and protect your business. As part 2020 National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM) this October, we put together a series of resources to help kickstart your cybersecurity journey. Here are some highlights, which you can put to use today: On-demand webinar: The New Cybersecurity Landscape Friendly hacker Keren Elazari provided insider insight into the reality of cybercrime today, including new strategies since COVID-19. To stay steps ahead of these evolving threats, organizations have to think like cybercriminals. On-demand webinar: Navigating Cybersecurity Threats Today Four experts, including a former FBI special agent in the Cyber Crimes/Counterintelligence Squad, share insights on new cyberthreats since COVID-19, and what measures organizations can take to mitigate the vulnerabilities cybercriminals are exploiting now. Article: Whats Causing the Cybersecurity Skills Gap Owen Winn of Rackspace Cloud Academy discusses todays cybersecurity skills gap from a unique angle, addressing why the gap persists, and an innovative way to identify and nurture the next generation of security talent. Article: Five golden rules of security planning in the AWS cloud Security is a shared responsibility between you and your cloud provider. Do you part by following these five security engineering golden rules for planning and building your cloud environment. Article: DDoS attack trends in the network layer during the COVID-19 crisis Cloudflare addresses the increasing DDoS attacks on the network layer, so that security teams can be better prepared to thwart these evolving threats. Article: What is data security? Data breaches cause a range of challenges, including public relations fallout, non-compliance penalties and productivity losses. A solid data security strategy can mitigate the risks, with essential data security technology and best practices. Take the cybersecurity risk self-assessment Is your organization ready to defend itself against the new and evolving cyber threats? Find out with the new Cybersecurity Risk Self-Assessment from Rackspace Technology. Youll gain a deeper understanding of your security posture and identify any security gaps. A cloud expert will be available to answer your questions and share best practices on minimizing your risks. Get started now. Insights to strengthen your cybersecurity against emerging risks Check out the resources our team created for 2020 National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. From articles to webinars, weve got the resources you need to kick-start your security journey. Gain a deeper understanding of your environments security./lp/cybersecurity-risk-self-assessmentTake the assessment DDoS MitigationDisaster RecoveryProfessional Services - Se

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India and Japan partner to develop 5G, AI, and cybersecurity

2020-10-07 02:00:00| Total Telecom industry news

Today it was announced that Japan has agreed to be the lead partner in the connectivity pillar of the broader project known as the Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative (IPOI). The IPOI was first proposed by Indian PM Narendra Modi last year, with the intent of fostering cooperation within the region to promote a safe…read more on TotalTele.com »

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Cisco ordered to pay USD 1.9 bln to cybersecurity firm for infringing patents

2020-10-06 09:40:00| Telecompaper Headlines

(Telecompaper) Cisco has been ordered to pay USD 1.9 billion to Centripetal Networks for copying its cybersecurity patents, Reuters reported. A US district judge in Norfolk, Virginia made the ruling, saying Cisco was found to have infringed four patents belonging to Centripetal Networks, also based in Virginia. The judge did not find infringement of a fifth patent.

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