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18 new cybersecurity bills introduced as US congressional interest heats up
The new bills, many with bi-partisan support, aim to increase cybersecurity funding, improve breach reporting, investigate cryptocurrencies, and more.
EU takes aim at ransomware with plans to make Bitcoin traceable, prohibit anonymity
The European Commission has set out new legislative proposals to make crypto transfers more traceable. While the plans will close some existing loopholes, the impact on cybercrime is likely to be minimal, experts say.
Top cybersecurity M&A deals for 2021
The cybersecurity market is hot, and vendors are buying competitors to solidify their position or acquiring other firms to expand their offerings.
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Security and privacy laws, regulations, and compliance: The complete guide
This handy directory provides summaries and links to the full text of each security or privacy law and regulation.
TSA issues second cybersecurity directive for pipeline companies
Experts applaud the agency's new, detailed security requirements for US pipeline operators but question how they will be enforced or monitored.
The 15 biggest data breaches of the 21st century
Data breaches affecting millions of users are far too common. Here are some of the biggest, baddest breaches in recent memory.
The CSO guide to top security conferences, 2021
Tracking postponements, cancellations, and conferences gone virtual — CSO Online’s calendar of upcoming security conferences makes it easy to find the events that matter the most to you.
Ransomware talks: How Biden could push Putin to the table
Under pressure to end the ransomware scourge, the White House faces strong headwinds. The problem: Putin has no motivation to change the status quo.
PrintNightmare vulnerability explained: Exploits, patches, and workarounds
Public exploits are available for a remote code execution vulnerability in the Windows Print Spooler that could allow attackers to take full control of systems. The vulnerability affects all editions of Windows and organizations are...
What is personally identifiable information (PII)? How to protect it under GDPR
The EU's General Data Protection Regulation requires companies to protect the privacy of their EU customers. That means keeping personally identifiable information (PII) safe. Here's what you need to know.
Proposed bill would create a new federal agency to protect consumer data
The Data Protection Act of 2021 has wide-ranging definitions of high-risk data practices and privacy harm.
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Supply-chain attack on Kaseya remote management software targets MSPs
REvil ransomware pushers exploit zero-day flaw in Kaseya VSA to infect MSPs and their customers.
How to control ransomware? International cooperation, disrupting payments are key, experts say
Anti-ransomware acts or regulations will require global cooperation, experts say. In the meantime, ransomware victims should cooperate quickly and fully with authorities.
What is the dark web? How to access it and what you'll find
The dark web is part of the internet that isn't visible to search engines and requires the use of an anonymizing browser called Tor to be accessed.
NIST defines "critical software" with a broad range of security functions
The goal is to enable stronger security practices for government-purchased software mandated by President Biden's cybersecurity executive order.
5 biggest healthcare security threats for 2021
Healthcare organizations can expect ransomware, botnets, cloud misconfigurations, web application attacks, and phishing to be their top risks.
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Best new Windows 10 security features: Improvements to Intune, Windows Defender Application Guard
Here's what you need to know about each security update to Windows 10 as they roll out from Microsoft. Now updated for the 21H1 feature release.
10 things to do now to reduce the cost of your next data breach
Taking these steps will save money, time, and reputation when that next breach hits.
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