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US elections remain vulnerable to attacks, despite security improvements
Continued Russian interference, insecure paperless voting processes will sow doubt about the next election despite some security improvements.
2020 outlook for cybersecurity legislation
Here's a rundown of all the security-related bills working their way through this year's U.S. Congress, plus some hot security topics likely to be debated.
What is Magecart? How this hacker group steals payment card data
Hacking groups that make up Magecart are effective and persistent at stealing customer and payment card data through skimmers. Here's how they work and what you can do to mitigate the risk.
High-profile departures widen federal government’s security talent shortage
Recent key departures--voluntary and forced--might make it harder for government agencies to find the talent needed to fulfill their security missions.
Macy’s breach is a game-changing Magecart attack
The attackers customized the Magecart code to the Macy's website to steal credit card information in the wallet and new registrations.
Are we running out of time to fix aviation cybersecurity?
A new report from the Atlantic Council on aviation cybersecurity underscores the poor state of aviation security — and worse, how poorly understood the problem is within the industry.
How a nuclear plant got hacked
India's Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant (KNPP) publicly admitted they discovered malware on their networks. It likely could have been easily avoided.
CrowdStrike, Ukraine, and the DNC server: Timeline and facts
Politicizing cybersecurity only serves to undermine trust in its practices and objectivity, experts fear.
Russia’s Sandworm hacking group heralds new era of cyber warfare
In-depth research on Sandworm shows broad capabilities and scope to disrupt anything from critical infrastructure to political campaigns in any part of the world.
How a bank got hacked
Notorious hacker Phineas Phisher claims to have netted hundreds of thousands of pounds sterling in a 2016 hack of the Cayman National Isle of Man Bank. Here's how he did it and why it's cause for concern.
Web payment card skimmers add anti-forensics capabilities
The newly discovered Pipka script can delete itself from a website after execution, making it very difficult to detect.
Boeing's poor information security posture threatens passenger safety, national security, researcher says
The aircraft maker failed to perform minimum due diligence in securing its networks, then tried to cover it up, security researcher Chris Kubecka tells Aviation Cyber Security conference attendees.
China’s MLPS 2.0: Data grab or legitimate attempt to improve domestic cybersecurity?
The new version China’s Multi-Level Protection Scheme (MLPS) expands what companies fall under its purview and lower the threshold for government inspection. Should companies with operations in China be concerned?
Cell phones don't belong in SCIFs, says Republican congressman
Rep. Mike Rogers says his phone was infected by Russian malware three years ago. Also, why he believes we need fewer federal cybersecurity agencies and election laws.
How to secure Microsoft-based election, campaign systems
Microsoft has issued guidance and provided resources for local election bodies and candidate campaigns to help protect systems and communications.
Report: China supported C919 airliner development through cyberespionage
Chinese hackers and intelligence agencies coordinated cyberattacks to gather intellectual property of aerospace firms to gain competitive advantage.
5 OT security takeaways CISOs need to communicate to stakeholders
Operational technology security requires a different approach than IT security. Here are key takeaways CSOs need to communicate to other executives and boards of directors.
Presidential campaign websites fail at privacy, new study shows
A non-partisan analysis of 23 presidential campaign websites reveals glaring privacy issues.
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