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FEC: Campaigns Can Use Discounted Cybersecurity Services

Krebs on Security

The decision comes amid much jostling on Capitol Hill over election security at the state level, and fresh warnings from U.S. intelligence agencies about impending cyber attacks targeting candidates in the lead up to the 2020 election. Last year, the FEC granted a similar exemption to Microsoft Corp.

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GUEST ESSAY: Consumers, institutions continue to shoulder burden for making mobile banking secure

The Last Watchdog

However, this surge in digital banking also brings about substantial security concerns. Alarmingly, 85% of banks are predicted to be at risk from rising cyber threats. This essay offers insights into best practices for secure mobile banking to help mitigate these risks.

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Cyber security guidance for small fleet operators

Pen Test Partners

Introduction Cyber threats arent just a problem for large shipping organizations, small maritime fleet operators are also at risk. Anything from phishing emails to ransomware attacks, these threats can disrupt operations and compromise critical systems. It’s about protecting systems and data from attacks.

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September Snafus: Hackers Take Advantage of Unwitting Employees

Approachable Cyber Threats

All of the attacks were carried out with relatively simple phishing and social engineering techniques. So far in September, IHG , Uber , and Rockstar Games have all been victims of major independent cyber attacks. Phishing and poor password practices. The common theme?

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Twitter's Cyber Attack and Takeover: It Was Spear Phishing

SecureWorld News

In an update about the incident , Twitter confirmed that the attack occurred through a phone spear phishing effort to customer support: " The social engineering that occurred on July 15, 2020, targeted a small number of employees through a phone spear phishing attack. Spear phishing: what security experts are saying.