UK cyber security reform takes shape

Summary The UK government has put forth a new Cyber Security and Resilience policy paper, delineating important elements of the much-anticipated Cyber Security Bill introduced during the King’s speech last year. This Bill aims to bolster the nation’s cyber defences, enhancing the resilience of crucial services and digital infrastructure while updating existing laws, particularly the […]

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Should States Take Responsibility For Their Own Cybersecurity?  Why Not?

Summary Recently, the U.S. president signed an executive order (EO) shifting some cybersecurity responsibilities from the federal government to the states. This move comes amidst federal job cuts, including roles within cybersecurity agencies, raising concerns about the nation’s readiness against increasing cyber threats. The EO promotes state ownership of cybersecurity, allowing custom allocation of resources […]

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Homeland Security Secretary Noem urges partnerships to guide future of CISA, backs secure by design

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem recently spoke at the RSA conference, discussing vital updates for the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act (CISA). She emphasised the importance of establishing collaborative partnerships to enhance information-sharing protocols and highlighted the commitment to the ‘secure by design’ framework in federal cybersecurity initiatives. Source: Inside Cybersecurity Key Points Kristi Noem calls […]

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France accuses a Russia-linked hacking group of targeting the Paris Olympics and French agencies

Summary The French government has accused a hacking group associated with Russian military intelligence, known as APT28 or Fancy Bear, of conducting cyberattacks aimed at the Paris Olympics and various French entities over the past three years. This allegation is part of a broader context regarding Russia’s activities during its war in Ukraine. According to […]

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From bootstrapped to billions: How Nord spent ‘hundreds of millions’ minting VPN customers to become Lithuania’s tech darling

Nord Security, a Lithuanian company, has evolved from a small, bootstrapped entity into a tech superstar, especially known for its VPN services. Founded in 2012 by Tomas Okmanas and Eimantas Sabaliauskas, Nord has tapped into the growing demand for online privacy, with over 15 million users globally. Source: Fortune Key Points Nord Security began as […]

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Almir Bolsters Cybersecurity Through Research at Petrobras

Almir is leading the charge in improving cybersecurity at Petrobras, tapping into his vast experience and research background. As a Senior Member of IEEE, he’s been influential in shaping IT security practices, particularly with his recent findings published in the Brazilian **RevistaFT**. His article, “Role of Technical Support in Preventing Cyber Attacks,” dives into the […]

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France accuses a Russia-linked hacking group of targeting the Paris Olympics and French agencies

The French government has made serious allegations against a hacking group associated with the Russian military intelligence, claiming they’ve been behind cyberattacks aimed at the Paris Olympics and various French institutions over the last three years. These attacks, primarily attributed to a group known as APT28 or Fancy Bear, appear to be part of Russia’s […]

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France accuses a Russia-linked hacking group of targeting the Paris Olympics and French agencies

Summary The French government has accused a hacking group associated with Russian military intelligence, known as APT28 or Fancy Bear, of conducting cyberattacks over the past three years. These attacks reportedly targeted the planning of the Paris Olympics, various French government agencies, and several companies, in the context of Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine. The […]

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