Cybersecurity

South Mediterranean Countries Face the Challenge of Protecting Personal Data

South Mediterranean countries should be aware of the “necessity” associated with the protection of personal data. These policies are not used adequately when cases such as identity theft, loss or theft of personal data are filed every day.

Staff Reporter Jun 5, 2022 2 min read Cybersecurity

Banking-Related Phishing Scams on the Rise Again in Singapore; Police Flag at Least 28 Cases Since May

At least 28 victims collectively lost S$114,000 to banking-related phishing scams since the start of May, the police said.

Staff Reporter Jun 5, 2022 3 min read

Report Explores Child’s Data Safety Legislation Across 50 Countries

Pro-consumer website Comparitech has released a new report exploring legislation about child data collection in the world’s top 50 countries by gross domestic product (GDP). The document assessed 23 different aspects of these policies to assess whether specific legislation was in place for children’s online data or not.

Staff Reporter May 26, 2022 3 min read Cybersecurity

The EPA Is Seeking Funding to Improve the Cybersecurity of America’s Water Systems

The Environmental Protection Agency is aiming to invest $4 billion in upgrades to the nation’s water and wastewater infrastructure with a strong focus on cybersecurity.

Staff Reporter May 23, 2022 2 min read Cybersecurity

Data Breach Disrupts UK Army Recruitment

Officials shut the computerised enrolment system down in the middle of March as a precaution after the personal data of more than 100 army recruits was found being offered for sale on the dark web.

Staff Reporter Apr 26, 2022 2 min read

India Post Warns Customers of Fraud Websites Claiming to Offer Subsidies

The Department of Post (DoP) has warned its consumers via SMS not to fall victim to bogus claims providing government incentives through India Post.

Staff Reporter Apr 25, 2022 2 min read

Texas Department of Information Resources and Angelo State University to Pilot Regional Security Operations Center

The RSOC will offer network security infrastructure that local governments can utilize and give university students hands-on experience to strengthen the cybersecurity workforce of tomorrow.

Staff Reporter Apr 18, 2022 3 min read

Boom in Digital Identity Documents Market Predicted, but Privacy Issues Remain

Digital identity issuance and verification systems for e-government powered pandemic support measures, but trust/privacy issues need addressing: marketing study.

Staff Reporter Apr 13, 2022 2 min read Cybersecurity

New Jersey Jumps into Disinformation Fight

The site is an extension of a page the office created in April 2020 to swat down lies about the COVID-19 pandemic. It features a list of frequently asked questions about how disinformation campaigns are organized and disseminated, where they originate and how to spot tactics like deepfake images and videos. It also includes longer descriptions of specific disinformation efforts.

Staff Reporter Apr 12, 2022 3 min read

City in Colorado Approves Bigger Cybersecurity Contract

Aurora city is looking to increase training and get an antivirus module as part of an additional $336,697 added to the $3.2 million contract with Data Defenders.

Staff Reporter Apr 12, 2022 3 min read

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Cybersecurity

Albanian Government Websites and Services Forced to Shut Following Cyberattack

British Army's Twitter and YouTube Accounts Hijacked

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Several South African Government Websites Crash

US Federal Government to Increase Cybersecurity Cooperation with State and Local Officials

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