Troy Hunt

JULY 21, 2021

Employers are free to monitor these communications, as long as there's a valid business purpose for doing so. That's not to say there are deliberate spying regimes designed to invade the privacy of workers, rather it's a recognition that many threats enter the organisation via email.

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Data breaches Military Access Communications 145

IT Governance

AUGUST 3, 2020

Four military schools in Canada targeted in ‘mysterious’ cyber attack (unknown). Western Australia government hacked, with COVID-19 communications intercepted (unknown). Data breach as GEDmatch has privacy experts worried (1.4 University of Lethbridge reveals details regarding privacy breach at health centre (1,225).

Data breaches 141

Data breaches Insurance Ransomware Personal data 141

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

APRIL 27, 2022

For most commercial businesses, countermeasures against cyberattacks are about preserving data privacy, integrity, and security. Either exploited by military groups or criminal gangs, attacks on satellites, their systems, and base stations on Earth are seeing a steady uptick. government. Legislation proposed by U.S.

Encryption 71

Encryption Government Cybersecurity Communications 71

Data Protector

AUGUST 3, 2015

Some have altered their communication methods, while others have taken advantage of new encryption tools. Despite the Snowden allegations, US and UK intelligence agencies are legally intercepting communications on order to prevent attacks from terrorists, cyber criminals and a host of other state and non-state actors.

Encryption 120

Encryption Communications Military Government 120

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 30, 2019

Open Media pointed out that that Windows XP is the last operating system developed by Microsoft that was approved by the Kremlin for use on official Russian government computers. Microsoft Windows 10 is only allowed only for government systems that don’t manage secret information. ” reads the post published by The Guardian.

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

Driverless autos, trucks and military transport vehicles are on a fast track for wide deployment in the next five years. military and intelligence agencies. All of that said, it is clear that the earlier, and deeper, security and privacy gets baked in, the better for us all. Get ready for smart ground transportation.

IoT 133

IoT Security Computer and Electronics Military 133

Security Affairs

AUGUST 10, 2020

There are four operators in Myanmar: state-owned Myanma Posts and Telecommunications ( MPT ) , Qatar based Ooredoo, military-aligned Mytel, and privately owned Telenor Myanmar. Telenor Myanmar believes in open communication and regrets if any inconvenience is caused to the customers”. Telenor Myanmar – an attempt to resistance.

Military 76

Military Communications Access Risk 76

Schneier on Security

JUNE 6, 2023

I didn’t know either of them, but I have been writing about cryptography, security, and privacy for decades. Neither were any of the algorithm names I knew, not even algorithms I knew that the US government used. I’m sure that a bunch of major governments have a complete copy of everything Greenwald has. It made sense.

Computer and Electronics 131

Computer and Electronics Encryption Government Privacy 131

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

SEPTEMBER 12, 2019

First, it said that it would invest in cultivating military assets in the digital space, as reported by the Organization for World Peace. Second, Japan announced that the government-backed National Institute of Information and Communications Technology would conduct a national scan of Internet of Things (IoT) devices.

Security 105

Security IoT Personal data Military 105

Data Matters

APRIL 11, 2022

Once finalized, it will be enacted by the State Council (China’s central government) as an “administrative regulation”, which is subordinate to the national laws (e.g., Companies can take such opportunities to communicate with the regulators and help shape future policy. appeared first on Data Matters Privacy Blog.

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Military Artificial Intelligence Security Financial Services 86

Cyber Info Veritas

JULY 11, 2018

How VPNs work The role of a VPN is privacy: it allows you absolute privacy as you send data over a network. The first thing a VPN does to protect your privacy is to ensure that your internet service provider does not access your information or, at the very least, your ISP does not keep a copy of your log.

Encryption 40

Encryption Access Privacy Cybersecurity 40

IT Governance

MARCH 11, 2024

ISO/IEC 27006-1:2024 Information security, cybersecurity and privacy protection – Requirements for bodies providing audit and certification of information security management systems complements ISO/IEC 17021-1 and requires ISO 27001-certified organisations to show evidence that they are maintaining their compliance with the Standard.

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Data Privacy Privacy Security Data breaches 66

Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 29, 2022

One of those is Mark Sokolovsky , a 26-year-old Ukrainian man who operated the popular “ Raccoon ” malware-as-a-service offering; Sokolovsky was busted in March after fleeing Ukraine’s mandatory military service orders. Twitter acknowledges that it was relieved of phone numbers and email addresses for 5.4 million users.

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Passwords Ransomware Computer and Electronics Encryption 234

eSecurity Planet

JUNE 21, 2024

Furthermore, government websites and critical infrastructure control systems have been targeted in cyberattacks, potentially aimed at stealing sensitive data or gaining access to critical infrastructure for sabotage purposes. to support Ukraine on multiple fronts — power grids, communication networks, and government services.

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IT Security Cybersecurity Communications 109

eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Rainbow table attacks are an effective tactic for threat actors targeting password database vulnerabilities presenting inadequate privacy and security functionality. Cryptanalysts or malicious actors can use basic information about the cryptographic scheme, plaintext, or ciphertext to decipher encrypted communications.

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Passwords Encryption Authentication Communications 130

IBM Big Data Hub

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Recognizing this, the Department of Defense (DoD) launched the Joint Artificial Intelligence Center (JAIC) in 2019, the predecessor to the Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office (CDAO), to develop AI solutions that build competitive military advantage, conditions for human-centric AI adoption, and the agility of DoD operations.

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Artificial Intelligence Metadata Military Government 91

John Battelle's Searchblog

JUNE 6, 2023

He has a deep background in consumer and enterprise products used by hundreds of millions of people, as well as exposure to government policy, across technology areas including security, identity, privacy, and e-commerce.” We’ll get into all of that, but first, the product. As we know, 90 percent of an iceberg is underwater.

Personal data 111

Personal data Military e-Delivery IT 111

eSecurity Planet

MAY 25, 2022

As networks evolved and organizations adopted internet communications for critical business processes, these cryptographic systems became essential for protecting data. Application developers managing sensitive user data must especially beware of increasing regulatory action surrounding data privacy. The Move to HTTPS.

Encryption 138

Encryption IT Computer and Electronics Passwords 138

eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Rainbow table attacks are an effective tactic for threat actors targeting password database vulnerabilities presenting inadequate privacy and security functionality. Cryptanalysts or malicious actors can use basic information about the cryptographic scheme, plaintext, or ciphertext to decipher encrypted communications.

Passwords 52

Passwords Encryption IT Authentication 52

eSecurity Planet

APRIL 26, 2024

Port knocking : Closes ports for communication (including detection) until provided with a code using multiple specific packets or a special single-packet authorization (SPA). Proxies: Replace direct communication with a software or hardware intermediary that hides the discovery of assets (servers, endpoints, segments, etc.)

Security 120

Security Cloud Cybersecurity Risk 120

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

They are also valuable for communicating with suppliers and customers in your extranet. Encryption: Individual packets of data are encrypted by military-spec technology. The military spec Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) technology VPNs rely on is a little more sophisticated. Read on to find more answers to “What is a VPN?”

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Data Matters

APRIL 23, 2018

Increasingly, thought leaders, professional organizations, and government agencies are beginning to provide answers. Creating an enterprise-wide governance structure. More and more, directors are viewing cyber-risk under the broader umbrella of corporate strategy and searching for ways to help mitigate that risk.

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Cybersecurity Risk Passwords Authentication 60

Hunton Privacy

MARCH 2, 2023

s ability to assist allies and partners in strengthening cybersecurity, (iv) building coalitions to reinforce global norms of responsible state behavior, and (v) securing global supply chains for information, communications and operational technology products and services that power the U.S.

Cybersecurity 110

Cybersecurity IoT Military Insurance 110

Data Matters

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

decrease from FY 2018, OCIE attributes the relatively small decrease to the month long suspension of examinations during the 2019 government shutdown. In FY 2019, OCIE examined approximately 15% of all RIAs, notwithstanding the government shutdown in early 2019. Communications with the Public. Information Security .

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Retail Compliance Marketing Risk 66

Data Matters

JANUARY 24, 2020

OCIE also will focus on recommendations and advice provided to retail investors, with a particular emphasis on seniors, retirees, teachers and military personnel, as well as products that the SEC considers higher risk (e.g., In FY 2019, OCIE examined approximately 15% of all RIAs, notwithstanding the government shutdown in early 2019.

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Cybersecurity Retail Compliance Marketing 66

The Last Watchdog

MAY 19, 2021

In response, President Biden last week issued an executive order requiring more rigorous cybersecurity practices for federal agencies and contractors that develop software for the federal government. government. government should provide and curate a catalog of resources, such as configuration, tools, etc.,

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Cybersecurity Government Ransomware Compliance 205

ForAllSecure

JULY 6, 2022

” What Schmidt was referring to was an incident when a common backhoe severed a strategic Sprint communications line in the United States. Hypponen: It's not the same amount of reward the Reward for Justice program is offering for terrorists so US government is taking cyber criminals know as seriously as a threat as they take terrorism.

Ransomware 40

Ransomware Military Government Security 40

Schneier on Security

OCTOBER 30, 2018

What about the cell phones of other world leaders and senior government officials? There are two basic places to eavesdrop on pretty much any communications system: at the end points and during transmission. These vulnerabilities are resold to governments and cyberweapons manufacturers.

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Security Manufacturing Communications Government 106

The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

Should law enforcement and military officials have access to a digital backdoor enabling them to bypass any and all types of encryption that exist today? The disturbing thing is that in North America and Europe more and more arguments are being raised in support of creating and maintaining encryption backdoors for government use.

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Encryption Government Privacy Military 157

Adam Levin

MAY 13, 2019

It’s the main communication tool for 95% of businesses. A murderers’ row of newer technologies like SharePoint, Slack, Skype, Messenger, and many, many others have seemed like contenders, but email still dominates in the realm of communication. It was made to communicate fast.

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IT Communications Phishing Cybersecurity 45

Data Matters

JUNE 25, 2018

On May 22, 2018, the Secretaries issued the Botnet Report, which, consistent with longstanding Federal policy, promotes the longstanding partnership between the federal government and the private sector in combating cyber-attacks. government engagement with international and domestic partners to address the growing cyber threat.

Cybersecurity 60

Cybersecurity Government Risk Marketing 60

Hunton Privacy

JUNE 11, 2021

Under the EO, “foreign adversary” is defined as any foreign government or non-government entity engaged in a long-term pattern or serious instances of conduct significantly adverse to the national security of the U.S. information and communications technology, critical infrastructure, digital economy or national security.

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