Police and Crime
Cybercrime outpacing physical crimes; using big data against organized crime; mindful police reform—this page covers the trends and news that will guide the future of police and criminality.
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https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/wescom-credit-union-announces-data-5866354/
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Jdsupra
On October 20, 2023, Wescom Credit Union ("Wescom") filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Maine after discovering that Barracuda Network, Inc., the vendor that provides security and data protection services to Wescom, experienced a data security incident. In this notice, Wescom explains that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party being able to access consumers' sensitive information, which includes their names and Social Security numbers.
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https://www.oodaloop.com/archive/2023/04/15/new-members-of-cisa-cybersecurity-advisory-committee-announced/
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Oodaloop
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Director Jen Easterly announced the appointment of additional members to the CISA Cybersecurity Advisory Committee (CSAC), bringing onboard additional experts from the public and private sectors who will advise the Director on policies...
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https://www.cioreview.com/news/the-security-challenges-of-byod-in-the-workplace--nid-39839-cid-91.html
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Cioreview
Organizations may be tempted to allow employees to use their devices for work. It is cost-effective, user-friendly, and provides access to the corporate network. However, "bring your device" (BYOD) policies might pose significant security issues compared to issuing company-owned devices. This...
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https://theconversation.com/cybersecurity-researchers-spotlight-a-new-ransomware-threat-be-careful-where-you-upload-files-219560
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Theconversation
You probably know better than to click on links that download unknown files onto your computer. It turns out that uploading files can get you into trouble, too. Today's web browsers are much more powerful than earlier generations of browsers. They're able to manipulate data within both the browser and the computer's local file system.
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https://www.crn.com/news/security/crowdstrike-widens-its-strike-zone-with-something-better-for-smb-security
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Crn
As CrowdStrike looks to bring its trailblazing security platform to SMBs—with the help of an army of MSP partners—CEO George Kurtz says the company has put 'legacy' technologies and top rivals such as Microsoft in its crosshairs. Even among the smallest of businesses, James Range has witnessed a dramatic shift in their willingness to spend on cybersecurity.
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https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/100008-nathan-mills-appointed-to-head-of-global-security-at-zoom
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Securitymagazine
Nathan Mills has been appointed to Head of Global Security (Chief Security Officer, Physical) at Zoom. Mills previously held the position of Head of Physical Security. Mills will work to mitigate risks and protect intellectual property. This will include risk management technology and working to combine physical and cybersecurity.
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https://healthtechmagazine.net/article/2024/02/how-zero-trust-working-healthcare-today
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Healthtechmagazine
Where Are Healthcare Organizations in Their Zero-Trust Journeys?
While healthcare organizations are following the National Institute of Standards and Technology's SP 800-207 and the Zero Trust Maturity Model from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), many are still trying...
While healthcare organizations are following the National Institute of Standards and Technology's SP 800-207 and the Zero Trust Maturity Model from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), many are still trying...
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https://aithority.com/technology/ine-introduces-skill-dive-2400-on-demand-labs-for-applied-learning-in-cybersecurity-networking-and-cloud-computing/
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Aithority
Skill Dive Equips Teams with Real-World Experience In a Secure Virtual Machine Environment
INE, a leading provider of networking and cybersecurity training and certifications, is announcing the launch of Skill Dive, an immersive new hands-on lab experience. Skill Dive offers more than 2,400...
INE, a leading provider of networking and cybersecurity training and certifications, is announcing the launch of Skill Dive, an immersive new hands-on lab experience. Skill Dive offers more than 2,400...
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https://www.itworldcanada.com/article/cyber-security-today-week-in-review-for-the-week-ending-friday-march-29-2024/560307
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Itworldcanada
Welcome to Cyber Security Today. This is the Week in Review for the week ending Friday, March 29th, 2024. From Toronto, I'm Howard Solomon, contributing reporter on cybersecurity for ITWorldCanada.com and TechNewsday.com in the U.In a few minutes David Shipley of Beauceron Security will be here to discuss recent news.
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https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/101020-integrate-red-blue-and-purple-teams-into-cyber-resilience-strategy
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Securitymagazine
With increasing pressure on organizations to adopt cutting-edge technology and assemble teams to tackle evolving threats, it is crucial to pause and reflect before integrating red, blue or purple teams. It is essential to grasp their current significance, evolution and the responsible incorporation of these teams into a security resilience strategy.
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https://www.internetsafetystatistics.com/cybersecurity-compliance-101/
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Internetsafetystatistics
Cybersecurity compliance has become an essential element of navigating the digital age. As our personal and professional lives become increasingly reliant on interconnected devices and online interactions, the need to safeguard computer networks and information systems from cyber threats has...
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https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbestechcouncil/2023/12/04/why-it-automation-is-a-more-imminent-security-risk-than-ai/
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Forbes
Sameer Malhotra is cofounder and CEO of TrueFort, a former Wall Street tech exec and an expert in IT infrastructure and cybersecurity.
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As companies rush to implement AI-driven systems, it's imperative that security teams develop appropriate strategies to secure the pipelines...
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As companies rush to implement AI-driven systems, it's imperative that security teams develop appropriate strategies to secure the pipelines...
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https://cfotech.co.nz/story/qualys-on-cybersecurity-predictions-for-2024
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Cfotech
Reflecting on the past year, we've witnessed a notable transformation in how organisations perceive and prioritise their cybersecurity strategies, largely driven by evolving perspectives on its significance, impact and value from a business perspective, compounded by the influence of...
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https://www.insurancejournal.com/news/national/2023/08/31/738514.htm
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Insurancejournal
U.S. officials said Tuesday that the FBI and its European partners infiltrated and seized control of a major malware network used for more than 15 years to commit a gamut of online crimes including crippling ransomware attacks.
They then remotely removed the malicious software agent - known as...
They then remotely removed the malicious software agent - known as...
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https://www.kentuckytoday.com/news/national/lawsuit-accuses-oregon-police-department-of-illegally-monitoring-progressive-activists/article_cdc97b43-1b13-524a-b8aa-e99cce10505b.html
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Kentuckytoday
MEDFORD, Ore. (AP) — The American Civil Liberties Union of Oregon is suing the city of Medford, saying its police department has been unlawfully monitoring progressive political activists who aren't suspected of criminal activity.City officials insisted they have not monitored the groups because...
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https://blog.hubspot.com/marketing/ai-cybersecurity
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AI has become an indispensable weapon in the combat against cybercrime. According to Forbes, 76% of businesses are earmarking AI and machine learning as key priorities within their IT budgets.
This escalating trend is largely fueled by the exponential increase in data required to detect cyber...
This escalating trend is largely fueled by the exponential increase in data required to detect cyber...
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https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/leftoverlocals-vulnerability-affects-apple-amd-qualcomm/
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Digitaltrends
Researchers from cybersecurity firm Trail of Bits just found a vulnerability that affects some of the biggest brands in tech, namely Apple, AMD, and Qualcomm. The vulnerability, dubbed LeftoverLocals, affects graphics cards made by those companies. That makes it pretty widespread, with it affecting devices ranging from PCs and servers to tablets and smartphones.
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https://www.darkreading.com/risk/security-is-a-process-not-a-tool
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Darkreading
The cybersecurity industry constantly says we need new tools to make our organizations secure. BYOD? You need mobile device management (MDM) and endpoint detection and response (EDR). Cloud? You need cloud configuration managers, hybrid observability tools, and specialized point solutions for...
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https://venturebeat.com/security/10-ways-chatgpt-and-generative-ai-can-strengthen-zero-trust/
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Venturebeat
Join top executives in San Francisco on July 11-12, to hear how leaders are integrating and optimizing AI investments for success. Learn More. ChatGPT's potential to improve cybersecurity and zero trust needs to start with the goal of learning from every breach attempt — and becoming stronger from it.
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https://www.techtarget.com/whatis/feature/Board-preparedness-7-steps-to-combat-cybersecurity-threats
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It's all too common to hear of a security breach in the news. Cybercriminals are attacking and looking for ways to access sensitive data, and they can be relentless. As companies prepare to keep their information safe, there is always the question of whether they are doing enough. In November 2023, the SEC charged SolarWinds and CISO Timothy Brown for hiding known cybersecurity risks and security failings leading up to the SolarWinds supply chain attack.
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https://www.networkworld.com/article/1312303/zero-trust-security-in-your-data-center.html
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Networkworld
The cybersecurity threat landscape has changed dramatically in recent years. Today, adversaries are more motivated than ever to penetrate enterprise data centers and steal valuable information. Therefore, adopting the concept of Zero Trust is the number one trend in enterprise security practice...
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https://www.pymnts.com/news/retail/2024/sheins-technology-plans-face-concerns-about-supply-chain-security/
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Fast fashion retailer Shein plans to expand its offerings by selling supply chain technology worldwide, but reportedly faces concerns about potential cybersecurity risks and Chinese government involvement. With its close ties to China, Shein faces scrutiny from cybersecurity firms and national security experts who fear that sensitive logistics and customer information could be compromised, CNBC reported Monday (July 8).