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SiteLock’s Top Five Cybersecurity Predictions For 2020

SiteLock

According to SiteLock researchers and cybersecurity experts, the threat landscape will only continue to grow in 2020 and will likely bring even more new challenges with it. We’ve analyzed the current state of the industry and packaged up our top five cybersecurity predictions for 2020.

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12 Online Resolutions for 2021

Adam Levin

If 2020 taught us anything, it’s to expect the unexpected–and do the best we can in a rapidly changing world. It’s not worth the risk. That’s always the case when it comes to cybersecurity. If you’re having difficulty keeping track of passwords, consider using a password manager.

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New IoT Security Regulations

Schneier on Security

But like nearly all innovation, there are risks involved. And for products borne out of the Internet of Things, this means the risk of having personal information stolen or devices being overtaken and controlled remotely.

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Business ID Theft Soars Amid COVID Closures

Krebs on Security

For 2020, the company estimates an overall 258 percent spike in the crime. “The ferocity of cyber criminals to take advantage of COVID-19 uncertainties by preying on small businesses is disturbing,” said Andrew LaMarca , who leads the global high-risk and fraud team at Dun & Bradstreet. .

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GUEST ESSAY: A primer on best practices for automating supply chain cybersecurity

The Last Watchdog

The 2020 SolarWinds cybersecurity incident — which industry experts call the supply chain attack of the decade — was an incredibly high-profile breach affecting massive corporations. They point out how supply chains rely on software yet lack the security tools to protect them. Simply put, cyberattacks are on the rise.

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Is Apple about to embrace third-party app stores?

Malwarebytes

If it happens, the move will bring both increased freedom and increased security risks. The Digital Markets Act (DMA) , also referred to as Regulation (EU) 2022/1925, was introduced by the European Commission, the executive arm of the EU, in December 2020 and was recently signed into law, in September 2022. New laws, new risks.

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Zoom Settles with FTC over Allegations of Deceptive Security Practices

Hot for Security

The US Federal Trade Commission this week gave final approval to a settlement with Zoom Video Communications over allegations it misled consumers about the level of security provided during videoconferencing sessions and compromised the security of some macOS users.