Statement in response to the use of mobile phone tracking data to help during the coronavirus crisis
Statement in response to the use of mobile phone tracking data to help during the coronavirus crisis Original article here
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Chubb Cyber Insurer Allegedly Hit By Maze Ransomware Attack
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Russians Shut Down Huge Card Fraud Ring
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As COVID-19 continues to sweep across the UK, more and more people are driven to help the most vulnerable in our communities. Original article here
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Useful resources from the IT Governance blog…: The measures we all must take to slow the spread of COVID-19 will inevitably cause disruption for most organisations. Reducing the impact on […]
Department of Homeland Security Lists Blockchain Managers Among “Critical Services Workers” During COVID-19 Response
Just in case you thought that blockchain applications had gone away…: […] Along with more obvious critical infrastructure workers in sectors such as energy, transportation, public works, communications and healthcare, […]
China Issues New Personal Information Security Specification
If you’re doing business in China, be aware of GDPR-like guidance for the capture and processing of Personal Sensitive Information…: Below please find highlights of the changes: Personal Sensitive Information: […]
D-Link and Linksys routers hacked to point users to coronavirus-themed malware
It’s worth checking your DNS settings on a regular basis even if you’re not using one of these routers. I tend to use Cloudflare (1.1.1.1) as a default…: […] The […]
US Government Sites Give Bad Security Advice
Many U.S. government Web sites now carry a message prominently at the top of their home pages meant to help visitors better distinguish between official U.S. government properties and phishing […]