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China Says U.S. Hacking Huawei Since 2009

SecureWorld News

In a tale as old as the computer, China has once again pointed fingers at the United States, accusing it of hacking into one of its technology companies. National Security Agency (NSA) of infiltrating Huawei servers since as early as 2009. Of course, this comes about a month after the U.S.

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BrandPost: Aligning security and business strategies

CSO Magazine

During the 2008–2009 Global Financial Crisis (GFC) and subsequent recession, researchers noted that cybercrime rates increased dramatically. It attributed the rise to the proliferation of new technologies in regions around the world, with many more people than ever before possessing IT skills.

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The Now-Defunct Firms Behind 8chan, QAnon

Krebs on Security

Technology Inc. Technology Inc. Technology gives the latter the right to use more than 21,500 IP addresses. Technology’s listing in the Nevada Secretary of State records. Technology’s listing in the Nevada Secretary of State records. Technology responded to repeated requests for comment.

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Report: Missouri Governor’s Office Responsible for Teacher Data Leak

Krebs on Security

McGowin also said the DESE’s website was developed and maintained by the Office of Administration’s Information Technology Services Division (ITSD) — which the governor’s office controls directly. She stated in 2009, policy was changed to move all information technology services to the Office of Administration.”

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Science Fiction Writers Helping Imagine Future Threats

Schneier on Security

But please, keep the people who actually know science and technology in charge. Last month, at the 2009 Homeland Security Science & Technology Stakeholders Conference in Washington D.C., Science fiction writers are creative, and creativity helps in any future scenario brainstorming.

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GUEST ESSAY: Advanced tools are ready to help SMBs defend Microsoft 365, Google Workspace

The Last Watchdog

As attacks grow in number and sophistication, these smaller organizations will need technology that tightly integrates with modern productivity suites such as Microsoft 365 and/or Google Workspace that also provides comprehensive threat intelligence.

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Russian Cybersecurity Executive Arrested for Alleged Role in 2012 Megahacks

Krebs on Security

In a statement provided to KrebsOnSecurity, Group-IB said Mr. Kislitsin is no longer an employee, and that he now works for a Russian organization called FACCT , which stands for “ Fight Against Cybercrime Technologies.” A 2009 census found that Russians make up about 24 percent of the population of Kazakhstan.