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Join the Cybersecurity and Incident Response Group on LinkedInCoronavirus Cybersecurity Fallout Might Not Be Felt for Weeks or Longer – WSJ
As millions of U.S. workers frantically pivoted to remote work last week, putting new strains on their computer networks, federal officials warned that hackers smelled blood. But the fallout from coronavirus-related breaches may not become clear for weeks, months or even longer, experts say. The expected delay highlights how confusion from the pandemic has created […]
Cyber insurer Chubb had data stolen in Maze ransomware attack | TechCrunch
Chubb, a major cybersecurity insurance provider for businesses hit by data breaches, has itself become a target of a data breach. The insurance giant told TechCrunch it was investigating a “security incident” involving the unauthorized access to data belonging to an unnamed third-party. Chubb spokesperson Jeffrey Zack said the company had “no evidence” the incident […]
The Rise Of The Chief Cybercrime Officer | Information Security Buzz
Enter the Chief Cybercrime Officer (CCO), whose remit will entail ensuring the organisation is cyber-ready and who will bear the responsibility of mitigating breaches, taking the lead if a breach does occur and providing the necessary link between the Board and the rest of the company to mitigate risk and work collaboratively to resolve issues […]
Reasonable and Pragmatic Approach by UK’s ICO to GDPR Compliance during the COVID-19 Pandemic
On March 12, 2020, the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), the U.K.’s data protection authority (DPA), published Guidance for data controllers on their data protection compliance obligations during the COVID-19 pandemic. The take-away point is that the ICO will take into account “the compelling public interest in the current health emergency” and will take a “reasonable […]
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Seeks Feedback on Essential Workers, Sectors | Subject to Inquiry
As many industries transition to alternate working arrangements in response to COVID-19, certain sectors and functions essential to the nation’s public health, safety and community well-being must continue to operate. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) of the Department of Homeland Security recently released an initial list of “Essential Critical Infrastructure Workers” to help […]
Crypsis Forms Threat Research Labs – Infosecurity Magazine
American incident response and digital forensic services company Crypsis today announced the formation of a new research team dedicated to sharing threat data with the public. Crypsis Threat Research Labs (CTRL) will strive to analyze emerging cybersecurity threats and trends with the goal of making their research publicly available. The Labs hope that sharing their findings will […]
COVID-19 and Cybersecurity: Best Practices in an Uncertain Landscape | Carlton Fields – JDSupra
For many people and organizations, COVID-19 caused a rapid transition to remote learning and working; for hackers and other bad actors, it has created new opportunities. Whether by virtue of a remote and distracted workforce, a strained IT infrastructure, or both, this difficult time is proving ripe for cyberattacks and cybercrime. With that in mind, […]
Contacts of 1m Virgin Media customers left on unsecured database | Media | The Guardian
Almost a million Virgin Media customers had their personal details stored on a marketing database that had been left unsecured since last April, the company has admitted. Records show that the database has been accessed by at least one person from outside the company, Virgin Media said, although it does not yet have any evidence […]
The Cybersecurity Threat of COVID-19 | Fisher Phillips – JDSupra
As COVID-19 spreads across the globe, phishing schemes will become more widespread, and it is critical that companies adhere to appropriate data security practices to avoid falling victim to phishing attacks. Here are a few strategies employers can implement to reduce the risks posed by these attacks: via The Cybersecurity Threat of COVID-19 | Fisher […]
Key U.S. Health Agency Suffers Cyberattack During Coronavirus Response
The U.S. Health and Human Services Department suffered a cyberattack Sunday night during the nation’s response to the coronavirus pandemic, according to three people familiar with the matter. The attack appears to have been intended to slow the agency’s systems down, but didn’t do so in any meaningful way, said the people, who asked for […]