#cyber-incidents

[ follow ]
#cybersecurity
Nextgov.com
1 month ago
Information security

Nearly 200 firms have signed pledge to built more secure software, top cyber official says

Tech and cybersecurity companies commit to embedding secure features in products for enterprise customers.
Push towards secure by design to address the software quality problem and encourage built-in security features in products. [ more ]
Graham Cluley
2 months ago
Information security

Smashing Security podcast #382: CrowdStrike, Dark Wire, and the Paris Olympics

Industry veterans discuss cybersecurity, online privacy, and recent cyber incidents on the 'Smashing Security' podcast. [ more ]
www.housingwire.com
7 months ago
Privacy professionals

Freddie Mac: Seller/servicers must keep up with cybersecurity threats

Freddie Mac is urging seller/servicers to prioritize cybersecurity and maintain robust information security programs to prevent and mitigate the impact of cyber incidents.
Record numbers of cybersecurity incidents against seller/servicers occurred in 2023, including social engineering attacks and the installation of malware and ransomware. [ more ]
Nextgov.com
1 month ago
Information security

Nearly 200 firms have signed pledge to built more secure software, top cyber official says

Tech and cybersecurity companies commit to embedding secure features in products for enterprise customers.
Push towards secure by design to address the software quality problem and encourage built-in security features in products. [ more ]
Graham Cluley
2 months ago
Information security

Smashing Security podcast #382: CrowdStrike, Dark Wire, and the Paris Olympics

Industry veterans discuss cybersecurity, online privacy, and recent cyber incidents on the 'Smashing Security' podcast. [ more ]
www.housingwire.com
7 months ago
Privacy professionals

Freddie Mac: Seller/servicers must keep up with cybersecurity threats

Freddie Mac is urging seller/servicers to prioritize cybersecurity and maintain robust information security programs to prevent and mitigate the impact of cyber incidents.
Record numbers of cybersecurity incidents against seller/servicers occurred in 2023, including social engineering attacks and the installation of malware and ransomware. [ more ]
morecybersecurity
Databreaches
7 months ago
Privacy technologies

School cyber incidents on Long Island: Reported cases rose sharply in 2023

Increase in cyber incidents in Long Island schools in 2023 compared to the previous year
Human error is a major cause of exposing sensitive student information [ more ]
Nextgov.com
7 months ago
Privacy professionals

Biden to veto any efforts to shutter SEC cyber disclosure rules

The White House reaffirmed its commitment to a SEC rule on cybersecurity disclosures and stated that President Biden would veto any efforts to eliminate the regulation.
Lawmakers both in the Senate and the House have proposed measures to nullify the SEC rule, arguing that disclosing cyber incidents could compromise businesses and national security. [ more ]
Theregister
8 months ago
Privacy professionals

Australia sanctions Russian it says hacked health insurer

Australia has used its significant cyber incidents sanctions regime for the first time against a Russian individual accused of being responsible for the 2022 Medibank attack.
The sanctions include travel bans and financial penalties, with up to ten years' jail and fines for dealing with or providing assets to the accused individual.
The Australian government continues to pursue leads and is taking action against cyber criminals to protect national security. [ more ]
ComputerWeekly.com
8 months ago
Privacy professionals

Victims of 2023 Capita data breaches head to High Court | Computer Weekly

A group action lawsuit is being filed against Capita for two cyber incidents that compromised personal data.
Manchester-based Barings Law is representing over 5,000 people in the lawsuit and claims more claimants are coming forward daily. [ more ]
CyberScoop
3 months ago
Information security

Panel advises CISA on how to improve industry-government collaboration project

CISA's Cybersecurity Advisory Committee recommended improving the Joint Cyber Defense Collaborative by avoiding policy distractions, establishing a physical meeting space, and creating a 'smart Rolodex' for identifying partners. [ more ]
Fast Company
3 months ago
Information security

What's happening with CDK Global? Update on cyberattacks that hit car dealerships

Auto dealership operations halted due to cyber incidents against CDK Global, affecting 15,000 dealerships in North America. [ more ]
[ Load more ]