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Better Late than Never? U.S. Bolsters Cybersecurity Ahead of Elections

Adam Levin

Following the multitude of hacks , leaked emails , data breaches , and disinformation campaigns that marred the 2016 elections, Congress has allocated $380 million to states requesting cybersecurity assistance. The grants came in the form of a special allocation from the Help America Vote Act (HAVA) of 2002.

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Anton’s Alert Fatigue: The Study

Anton on Security

Now, take your time machine to 2002. An easy answer I get from many industry colleagues is that we could have easily solved the problem at 2002 levels of data volumes, environment complexity and threat activity. Mention “alert fatigue” to a SOC analyst. They would immediately recognize what you are talking about.

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Top 20 Cybersecurity Companies You Need to Know in 2025

eSecurity Planet

The cybersecurity market is booming, offering many options but not all solutions are created equal. To help you cut through the noise, weve curated a list of 20 top cybersecurity technology providers that stand out for their innovation, impact, and effectiveness. Fortinet: Best for Network Security Perimeter Protection 15 $74.33

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BOOK REVIEW: ‘Security Yearbook’ preserves cybersecurity history — highlights tectonic shift

The Last Watchdog

Along with Richard Stiennon , I belong to a small circle of journalists and tech industry analysts who’ve been paying close attention to cybersecurity since Bill Gates curtailed commercial work on Windows to rivet Microsoft’s attention on defending its software code. Much has changed; much has remained the same. This is my 16 th RSA.

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2024 Cybersecurity Laws & Regulations

eSecurity Planet

Understanding and adhering to cybersecurity regulations is crucial for any organization as cyber threats evolve and become more sophisticated. The landscape of cybersecurity laws and regulations today is set to undergo significant changes, impacting businesses, government entities, and individuals alike.

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Disable Time Sync NOW—Ugly GPSd Bug Brings Sunday FAILs

Security Boulevard

On Sunday, you might find some equipment thinks it’s 2002. Yet another case of critical open source code being maintained by a single unpaid volunteer. The post Disable Time Sync NOW—Ugly GPSd Bug Brings Sunday FAILs appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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VMware Flaw a Vector in SolarWinds Breach?

Krebs on Security

government cybersecurity agencies warned this week that the attackers behind the widespread hacking spree stemming from the compromise at network software firm SolarWinds used weaknesses in other, non-SolarWinds products to attack high-value targets. However, the SolarWinds compromise would have provided that internal access nicely.

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