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Security Vulnerabilities in US Weapons Systems

Schneier on Security

However, they make weapon systems more vulnerable to cyber attacks. Although GAO and others have warned of cyber risks for decades, until recently, DOD did not prioritize weapon systems cybersecurity. From the summary: Automation and connectivity are fundamental enablers of DOD's modern military capabilities.

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Half of US Consumer’s Personal Data was stolen in 2021

CyberSecurity Insiders

Poor Password hygiene, using the same password for different accounts and not following the tactic of using a minimum 12-18 character password, is found to be doing a lot of damage to online users as it is leading them towards many data scams.

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Cybersecurity Risk Quantification: A New Way to Understand Risks

Security Boulevard

Digital fraud and cybersecurity risks are always with us, and they’re constantly changing as businesses open new channels and adopt new technologies that criminals work to exploit. Data breaches are an especially thorny problem, with millions of customer records breached every year, and even password managers becoming vulnerable targets.

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Episode 243: The CSTO is a thing- a conversation with Chris Hoff of LastPass

The Security Ledger

at the password management firm LastPass, what the CSTO role entails and how companies need to do more to confront the security implications of “software eating the world.” You can listen to our podcast using the player below, or check it out on iTunes , Spotify , Stitcher , Radio Public and [name your favorite podcast platform].

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ShinyHunters Hits Ticketmaster with Breach Impacting 560 Million Users

SecureWorld News

The reported Ticketmaster-Live Nation breach also underscores escalating third-party cyber risks for companies entrusted with customer data. As this situation continues developing, potentially impacted individuals should monitor for any signs of identity fraud or unauthorized transactions on their accounts.

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Kaiser Permanente Discloses Data Breach Impacting 13.4 Million People

SecureWorld News

[RELATED: Dissension Emerges as Healthcare Grapples with Cybersecurity Regulations ] "Your personal information is everywhere online these days, and safeguarding yourself against cyber risks must be a priority, as proven by the recent data breach Kaiser Permanente suffered.

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3 of the Worst Data Breaches in the World That Could Have Been Prevented

Security Affairs

Weak passwords are the easiest way hackers can hack into a system. Organizations must have a robust password policy. One way to help enforce such a policy is by providing employees with a password manager for easy password generation and storage. Strong password policy for employees.