A cybersecurity adviser says he warned SolarWinds of a potential ‘catastrophic’ hacking attack if the company didn’t amp up internal security measures three years before…
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Why e-commerce security is needed now more than ever (Includes interview) – Digital Journal
With the coronavirus pandemic showing little sign of declining, online shopping remains the main choice for many people. However, the online retail experience places many…
SolarWinds breach could reshape cybersecurity practices – Austin American-Statesman
As investigations continued into the massive data breach linked to Austin-based software company SolarWinds, experts say the attack could lead to long-term changes in cybersecurity…
The Sunburst hack was massive and devastating – 5 observations from a cybersecurity expert – The Conversation US
So much remains unknown about what is now being called the Sunburst hack, the cyberattack against U.S. government agencies and corporations. U.S. officials widely believe…
Why it’s important to keep learning about cybersecurity and privacy – The Edge Markets MY
Cybercriminals are getting savvier by the minute, with criminals taking advantage of victims who have low awareness of the importance of cybersecurity. This is not…
What Is Defense in Depth? – EC-Council Blog
Defense in depth (DiD) is an information assurance approach where several layers of defense are stationed all through an IT system. It tackles security vulnerabilities in…
Krebs warns not to ‘conflate’ voting security, SolarWinds hack – Business Insider – Business Insider
Former top US cybersecurity official Chris Krebs warned on Twitter Saturday not to “conflate” the security of the US voting system with the massive SolarWinds…
A moment of reckoning: the need for a strong and global cybersecurity response – Microsoft On the Issues
The final weeks of a challenging year have proven even more difficult with the recent exposure of the world’s latest serious nation-state cyberattack. This latest…
Giant U.S. Computer Security Breach Exploited Very Common Software – Scientific American
A hacking campaign has gained access to private information from a number of government and industry organizations, including the U.S. Departments of Treasury, Commerce and…
White House acknowledges reports of cyberattack on U.S. Treasury by foreign government – CNBC
Annette Riedl | Picture Alliance | Getty Images WASHINGTON – The Trump administration acknowledged reports on Sunday that a group backed by a foreign government…