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NewsUS compares ransomware to terrorism
The US Department of Justice (DoJ) is elevating ransomware attacks to a similar status at terrorism following the Colonial Pipeline hack.
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NewsBiden bans US investment in Chinese surveillance technology
President Joe Biden has issued an executive order banning the US from investing in Chinese firms associated to selling surveillance technology or linked to the country’s military.
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AnalysisKeynote: Tackling the devastating impacts of wildlife trafficking
John Scanlon has been leading the charge to tackle wildlife trafficking and in June he will talk about the issue at FinCrime World Forum. Here, he explains how he is campaigning for a change to a key United Nations Protocol and how the Covid-19 pandemic has shone a spotlight on the issue
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AnalysisKey Theme: Digital Transformation
Without doubt, the pandemic has accelerated digital transformation and its rapidly evolving landscape has led businesses and organisations worldwide to adopt new practices and processes. With this being a major topic at PrivSec Global next month, here we take a look at some of the key aspects in digital transformation.
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AnalysisDemystifying vaccine passes and the privacy challenge
The technology for open and secure vaccine passes is already here, but it will take more than technology to roll passes out effectively, says Eric Piscini, a speaker at next month’s PrivSec Global.
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NewsFujifilm struck down by ransomware attack
The Japanese film company, Fujifilm has become the latest victim in a global ransomware blitz.
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NewsPost cyber-attacks: NZ hospitals inch towards normality while JBS gets there
IT specialists at Waikato district health board (DHB) in New Zealand are making good progress in restoring systems, according to CEO Kevin Snee. Meanwhile, global meat packer JBS says all of its plants are fully operational.
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NewsNorway’s DPA opposes air passenger monitoring as suggested
Datatilsynet, the data protection authority in Norway, has voiced an opinion against a proposal from the ministry of justice and emergency preparedness to store air passenger information for five years. The DPA regards that as too long.
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NewsTherrien nominated to remain Privacy Commissioner of Canada
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has named Daniel Therrien for reappointment as Privacy Commissioner of Canada for another year.
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NewsBusiness Update: iManage Adopts Microsoft Azure as Global Cloud Platform
Company standardizes on Microsoft Azure infrastructure, deepens integration with Microsoft Cloud services, and aligns on ‘Better Together’ solutions (Press Release)
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NewsBusiness Update: New AT&T Cybersecurity USM Anywhere Advisors Service
Overwhelmed and understaffed security teams to gain security expertise and faster threat detection and response from new service and integrations (Press Release)
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NewsBusiness Update: DAtAnchor, Inc. Deploys Unique Capabilities To Prevent Ransomware Attackers From Using Your Data On The Dark Web
DAtAnchor deploys unique data encryption features that can prevent data stolen during a Doxware Ransomware attack from being used (Press Release)
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NewsCNIL calls for changes to academic data handling between France and US
France’s data protection authority, CNIL, is urging the country’s universities and colleges to amend how they use US-supplied collaborative tools, particularly in international transfers of personal data.
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NewsCalifornia healthcare provider informs patients of data breach
Scripps Health is notifying more than 147,000 patients, staff and physicians that their personal data may have been compromised in a recent ransomware attack.
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NewsBanking fraud soars 159%
New report reveals that banking fraud attempts has increased by 159% from the final three months of 2020 to Q1 2021.
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NewsAustralian Signals Directorate thwarts two cyber-attacks
Australia’s cyber security agency has alerted two organisations they were about to be targeted by the ransomware attackers who forced Channel Nine to cancel several live shows in March.
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NewsUK financial watchdog extends AML registration deadline
Partly because of a lack of take up, Britain’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is extending the end date of its temporary registrations regime for existing crypto asset businesses to 31 March next year from 9 July.
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NewsBusiness Update: SecurityScorecard Launches Integrate360º Marketplace to Enhance Value for Customers
Creates First Ratings Ecosystem with Over 40 Product Integrations, Security Intelligence Partners, and Professional Services (Press Release)
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NewsBusiness Update: MENTIS Inc. Announces Partnership with Windocks
This strategic partnership will enable users to manage their production-nonproduction migration securely (Press Release)
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NewsBusiness Update: Socket Mobile Offers Built-In Compatibility with EU Digital COVID Certificates
The regulation governing the EU Digital COVID Certificate are set to go into effect on July 1, 2021. (Press Release)
