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MY TAKE: Coping with security risks, compliance issues spun up by ‘digital transformation’

The Last Watchdog

While the benefits of DX are highly-touted , this shift has also spawned a whole new tier of unprecedented privacy and security challenges. The massive transformation that’s happening right now introduces a lot of risk. it’s almost a perfect storm.

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The US Government says companies should take more responsibility for cyberattacks. We agree.

Google Security

Posted by Kent Walker, President, Global Affairs & Chief Legal Officer, Google & Alphabet and Royal Hansen, Vice President of Engineering for Privacy, Safety, and Security Should companies be responsible for cyberattacks? government thinks so – and frankly, we agree. We think they’re right.

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Data of 3,191 congressional staffers leaked in the dark web

Security Affairs

Many of these leaks likely occurred because staffers used their official email addresses to sign up for various services, including high-risk sites such as dating and adult websites, which were later compromised in data breaches,” Proton said in a statement. “The volume of exposed accounts among U.S.

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Google warns of APT28 attack attempts against 14,000 Gmail users

Security Affairs

Shane Huntley, the head of the Threat Analysis Group (TAG), wrote on Twitter that his group had sent an above-average batch of government-backed security warnings. . TAG sent a above average batch of government-backed security warnings yesterday. So why do we do these government warnings then?

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FEC: Campaigns Can Use Discounted Cybersecurity Services

Krebs on Security

ruling that the software giant could offer “enhanced online account security services to its election-sensitive customers at no additional cost” because Microsoft would be shoring up defenses for its existing customers and not seeking to win favor among political candidates. BIPARTISAN BLUES. ”

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Heard about the 16 billion passwords leak? Here are the facts and how to protect yourself

Zero Day

Close Home Tech Security Heard about the 16 billion passwords leak? Here's how to check if your accounts are at risk and what to do next. Whether or not financial information is involved, if enough personal data is available online, ID theft and fraud are still risks.  Your MacBook is getting a big upgrade.

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16 billion passwords leaked across Apple, Google, more: What to know and how to protect yourself

Zero Day

Close Home Tech Security 16 billion passwords leaked across Apple, Google, more: What to know and how to protect yourself Wondering if your information is posted online from a data breach? Here's how to check if your accounts are at risk and what to do next. Your MacBook is getting a big upgrade.

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