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A Ransomware Group Claims to Have Breached the Foxconn Factory

Hacker Combat

ransomware to conduct the cyber-attack, the hackers threaten to expose stolen files unless the company pays a ransom. The factory specializes in manufacturing, consumer electronics, medical devices, and industrial operations. SecurityWeek has attempted to contact the electronics manufacturer but has yet to receive a response.

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Why backups are not the panacea for recovery from a ransomware attack

SC Magazine

“Right now I’m dealing with a situation where the backups that were networked were all encrypted,” said Chris Ballod, associate manager at Kroll’s cyber risk practice. Vicknair said he has seen backups rendered unusable from firewalls creating timeouts between servers and storage.

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Cyber Security Awareness and Risk Management

Spinone

The contemporary world has witnessed the rise of the Internet and global communication, and collaboration technologies, including mobile data use and the culture of bring your own device [BYOD]. Insiders with privileged access expose companies to the most dangerous cyber threats , and damage the most valuable and sensitive corporate data.

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Cybersecurity Risks of 5G – And How to Control Them

eSecurity Planet

Consumers and organizations are enthused about the operational benefits of more robust mobile connectivity, but the shift to 5G networks doesn’t come without risks. Service providers and 5G-enabled device manufacturers both have critical roles to play in the success and sustainability of this wireless network rollout.

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No more snack attacks? Mondelez hopes new security training program can help prevent the next ‘NotPetya’

SC Magazine

With 42,000 employees, and a large contingent of contractors working in offices and manufacturing sites all over the globe, Mondelez must design a training program that speaks to different cultures, languages and business units. There are also manufacturing plant employees, who have very different jobs and associated cyber risks.

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No more snack attacks? Mondelez hopes new security training will prevent the next ‘NotPetya’

SC Magazine

With 42,000 employees, and a large contingent of contractors working in offices and manufacturing sites all over the globe, Mondelez must design a training program that speaks to different cultures, languages and business units. There are also manufacturing plant employees, who have very different jobs and associated cyber risks.

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Spotlight Podcast: Synopsys’ Dan Lyon on the Challenge of Securing Connected Medical Devices

The Security Ledger

Dan and I discuss some of the flaws in the approach that medical device makers take to security, and how manufacturers can take a page out of their own book: applying the same standards to cyber security as they do to – say- device safety. . “Manufacturers need to take a step back,” he said.