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Chinese cyber espionage campaign targeted Australia, South China Sea energy sector, says study
The campaign was aimed at Australian governmental agencies and media companies, and at maintainers of wind turbines in the South China Sea.
Spyware infections continue as the U.S. federal government takes notice
As more high-profile instances of spyware misuse come to light, the U.S. government begins to take action to address the threat.
NSO Group’s Pegasus crashes as Apple initiates Dignity and Justice Fund
The failed sale of NSO Group to L3Harris raises concerns about who will own its surveillance technology, while Apple takes steps to hold surveillance firms accountable.
Germany's BSI warns against Kaspersky AV over spying concerns
The warning renews global concerns about using Russian-made software as the country continues its assault on Ukraine.
Are Ukraine’s drone capabilities being throttled in Russia-Ukraine conflict?
Chinese drone producer DJI Global is accused of limiting capabilities of its AeroScope technology for the Ukrainian army, giving an air reconnaissance edge to Russian invaders.
CISOs, beware of spyware tools for illicit competitive intelligence
Two recent court cases expose the capabilities of publicly available spyware and how businesses and governments use them for malicious purposes.
APT actors exploit flaw in ManageEngine single sign-on solution
US government agencies urge immediate action to look for indicators of compromise and, if found, take recommended steps to mitigate.
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Learn the critical first step, why consensus is key, what to cover and how make your information security policy — and program — effective.
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Red team versus blue team: How to run an effective simulation
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How to survive (and thrive) in the CISO hot seat
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Research report: IT security's looming tipping point
Even as security draws board-level attention, many IT professionals give their organizations’ infosec practices low marks. This special report from CIO, CSO and Computerworld reveals how to tip the balance in the right direction.
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The CSO identity management survival guide
This guide will help you communicate through the challenges of identity management, learn from success stories and discover the most valuable features of today's identity management tools.