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Cybercrime is world’s third-largest economy thanks to booming black...

Cybercrime is world’s third-largest economy thanks to booming black market

https://skymagzines.com/cybercrime-is-worlds-third-largest-economy-thanks-to-booming-black-market/

#cybercrime #cybercriminals #infosec #cybersecurity #SkyMagazine #business #economy #ransomware #iot #CriticalInfrastructure

Exclusive: Supreme Court justices used personal emails for work and ‘burn bags’ were left open in hallways, sources...

Exclusive: Supreme Court justices used personal emails for work and ‘burn bags’ were left open in hallways, sources say

https://www.cnn.com/2023/02/04/politics/supreme-court-email-burn-bags-leak-investigation/

#SupremeCourt #cnn #scotus #infosec #security #privacy #investigation #email #RemoteAccess

Finland’s Most-Wanted Hacker Nabbed in...

Finland’s Most-Wanted Hacker Nabbed in France

https://krebsonsecurity.com/2023/02/finlands-most-wanted-hacker-nabbed-in-france/

#KrebsOnSecurity #cybercrime #infosec #cybersecurity #finland #cybercriminals #LawEnforcement

The black hat hacker trap: Why unethical hacking lures young...

The black hat hacker trap: Why unethical hacking lures young people

https://venturebeat.com/security/the-black-hat-hacker-trap-why-unethical-hacking-lures-young-people/

Does this article paint an accurate picture?

#VentureBeat #BlackHat #hacking #cybercrime #infosec #cybersecurity #WhiteHat #EthicalHacking #PenTesting

Until further notice, think twice before using Google to download softwareOver the past month, Google has been outgunned by malvertisers...

Until further notice, think twice before using Google to download software

Over the past month, Google has been outgunned by malvertisers with new tricks

https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2023/02/until-further-notice-think-twice-before-using-google-to-download-software/

#Google #ArsTechnica #malware #infosec #cybersecurity #GoogleAds #malvertising

ACLU Sues CIA, DOJ, and NSA for Records About Warrantless Spying on AmericansThe legal group argues that information about the surveillance...

ACLU Sues CIA, DOJ, and NSA for Records About Warrantless Spying on Americans

The legal group argues that information about the surveillance program "is key as Congress considers reauthorizing Section 702—the law used to defend this unconstitutional spying."

https://www.commondreams.org/news/aclu-section-702-spying-americans

#CommonDreams #aclu #spying #surveillance #CounterTerrorism #USGovernment #fbi #fisa #section702 #doj #privacy #USConstitution #unconstitutional #infosec #cybersecurity

Can a new form of cryptography solve the internet’s privacy problem?Techniques which allow the sharing of data whilst keeping it secure...

Can a new form of cryptography solve the internet’s privacy problem?

Techniques which allow the sharing of data whilst keeping it secure may revolutionise fields from healthcare to law enforcement

https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2022/oct/29/privacy-problem-tech-enhancing-data-political-legal

#theguardian #cryptography #research #infosec #cybersecurity #privacy #encryption

Cybersecurity Budgets Are Going Up. So Why Aren't Breaches Going...

Cybersecurity Budgets Are Going Up. So Why Aren't Breaches Going Down?

https://thehackernews.com/2023/02/cybersecurity-budgets-are-going-up-so.html

#TheHackerNews #infosec #cybersecurity #business #databreach #cybercrime

A helpful security motivator: Fear?!Hybrid approach of moral responsibility and a good scare can lead to better protection of IT...

A helpful security motivator: Fear?!

Hybrid approach of moral responsibility and a good scare can lead to better protection of IT resources.

https://www.itbrew.com/stories/2023/01/31/a-helpful-security-motivator-fear

#itbrew #infosec #cybersecurity #SocialEngineering #security #psychology #business #fear

Crypto hacks stole record $3.8 billion in 2022, led by North Korea groups -...

Crypto hacks stole record $3.8 billion in 2022, led by North Korea groups - report

https://www.reuters.com/technology/crypto-hacks-stole-record-38-billion-2022-led-by-north-korea-groups-report-2023-02-01/

#crypto #cryptocurrency #reuters #cybercrime #cybersecurity #infosec #NorthKorea #bitcoin

Cybersecurity: How closing the skills gap can improve resilience and support a workforce in transitionMore people need to understand that a...

Cybersecurity: How closing the skills gap can improve resilience and support a workforce in transition

More people need to understand that a cyber career is attainable for anyone.

https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2023/02/cybersecurity-how-to-improve-resilience-and-support-a-workforce-in-transition/

#weforum #cybersecurity #infosecjobs #career #ransomware #cyberattack #jobs #technology

Microsoft: We are tracking these 100 active ransomware gangs using 50 types of malwarePhishing, fake software updates and unpatched...

Microsoft: We are tracking these 100 active ransomware gangs using 50 types of malware

Phishing, fake software updates and unpatched vulnerabilities are being exploited for ransomware attacks.

https://www.zdnet.com/article/microsoft-we-are-tracking-these-100-active-ransomware-gangs-using-50-types-of-malware/

#zdnet #microsoft #ransomware #malware #cybercrime #infosec #cybersecurity #phishing #vulnerabilities

Hacked Electrify America Charger Exposes Major Cybersecurity RiskA person was able to easily gain control of an Electrify America charger...

Hacked Electrify America Charger Exposes Major Cybersecurity Risk

A person was able to easily gain control of an Electrify America charger using the TeamViewer app, raising concerns about customer security.

https://screenrant.com/electrify-america-hacked-charger-cybersecurity-risk/

#ev #ScreenRant #cybersecurity #infosec #cybercrime

KeePass disputes vulnerability allowing stealthy password theftThe development team behind the open-source password management software...

KeePass disputes vulnerability allowing stealthy password theft

The development team behind the open-source password management software KeePass is disputing what is described as a newly found vulnerability that allows attackers to stealthily export the entire database in plain text.

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/keepass-disputes-vulnerability-allowing-stealthy-password-theft/

#BleepingComputer #keepass #vulnerability #passwordmanager #infosec #cybersecurity

Cybercrime groups offer six-figure salaries, bonuses, paid time off to attract talent on dark webDespite the obvious risks, tech jobs with...

Cybercrime groups offer six-figure salaries, bonuses, paid time off to attract talent on dark web

Despite the obvious risks, tech jobs with hacking groups can be alluring for those who need the money or want to do the work

https://cyberscoop.com/cybercrime-groups-jobs-talent-dark-web/

#cyberscoop #cybercrime #cybercriminals #hacking #darkweb #jobs #hiring #infosec #cybersecurity

The risks of 5G securityUnless you've been living under a rock for the past decade, you’ve probably heard of 5G telecommunications....

The risks of 5G security

Unless you've been living under a rock for the past decade, you’ve probably heard of 5G telecommunications. But what is it?

https://www.techrepublic.com/article/risks-5g-security/

#5g #security #telecom #wireless #TechRepublic #technology #infosec #cybersecurity

Fear not: RSA encryption won’t fall to quantum computing anytime soonExpert says the focus on quantum attacks may distract us from more...

Fear not: RSA encryption won’t fall to quantum computing anytime soon

Expert says the focus on quantum attacks may distract us from more immediate threats.

https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2023/01/fear-not-rsa-encryption-wont-fall-to-quantum-computing-anytime-soon/

#QuantumComputing #arstechnica #encryption #infosec #cybersecurity

Appliance makers sad that 50% of customers won’t connect smart appliancesDid users change their Wi-Fi password, or did they see the nature...

Appliance makers sad that 50% of customers won’t connect smart appliances

Did users change their Wi-Fi password, or did they see the nature of IoT privacy?

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2023/01/half-of-smart-appliances-remain-disconnected-from-internet-makers-lament/

Doubtful this phenomenon is related to privacy concerns. Maybe these appliance features are more valuable to manufacturers than consumers?

#iot #privacy #consumers #ArsTechnica #InternetOfThings #gadgets

One-third of orgs don’t take cyberwarfare seriously despite the Russia-Ukraine...

One-third of orgs don’t take cyberwarfare seriously despite the Russia-Ukraine war

https://venturebeat.com/security/one-third-of-orgs-dont-take-cyberwarfare-seriously-despite-the-russia-ukraine-war/

#cybersecurity #cyberwarfare #VentureBeat #infosec #cyberattacks #research

Cyber workers remain in broad demand despite recent tech layoffs, new data showsThe demand for cyber workers kept steady in recent months as...

Cyber workers remain in broad demand despite recent tech layoffs, new data shows

The demand for cyber workers kept steady in recent months as the broader tech industry suffered from a wave of cost-cutting layoffs, according to data published today.

https://www.axios.com/2023/01/24/cybersecurity-hiring-tech-layoffs

#cybersecurity #jobs #axios #layoffs #infosec #bigtech #economy