Bankinfosecurity.com reported that “Troy Hunt, a security expert who runs the Have I Been Pwned data breach notification service, has an idea to help organizations prevent people continuing to use their own compromised passwords or selecting ones that have been leaked.”  The August 3, 2017 report entitled “…

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The Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) ruled that “…that issuers of distributed ledger or blockchain technology-based securities must register offers and sales of such securities unless a valid exemption applies. Those participating in unregistered offerings also may be liable for violations of the securities laws. Additionally, securities exchanges providing for…

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Malwarebytes examined almost “one billion malware detections/incidences…in nearly 100 million Windows and Android devices…in over 200 countries” to make its 2017 State of Malware Report which included these three takeaways:

1. Ransomware grabbed headlines and became the favorite attack methodology used against businesses.
2. Ad fraud malware, led by Kovter malware, exceeded

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Continue Reading Guess what? There will be increased cyber problems in 2017 including Ransomware, Malware, and IoT!

The New York Times reported that China “laid out a development plan on Thursday to become the world leader in A.I. by 2030, aiming to surpass its rivals technologically and build a domestic industry worth almost $150 billion.”  The July 20, 2017 report entitled “Beijing Wants A.I. to Be…

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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) will have a series of public roundtables since companies “with only a few employees face unique challenges when it comes to cybersecurity. The July 20, 2017 announcement entitled “FTC to Host Cybersecurity Roundtables with Small Businesses” publicizes a new website launched in May…

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The Washington Post reported that “IBM argues that universal encryption could be the answer to what has become an epidemic of hacking.”  The July 17, 2017 article entitled “To battle hackers, IBM wants to encrypt the world” included these comment about IBM’s recommendations to encrypt the universe:

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On May 25, 2018 the new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) will take effect and according my friend Benjamin Wright who wrote a paper for the SANS Institute GDPR “is motivating organizations worldwide to improve existing technical controls for securing personal information. Organizations should be especially aware that the GDPR…

Continue Reading Cyber intrusions reporting will ramp up around the world in 2018 under GDPR (think EU Privacy Laws)!

Reuters reported that Danish insurance company Tryg issued a second quarter report that it “sold 2,800 cyber insurance policies in the quarter, up from 700 between January and March.”   The July 11, 2017 report entitled “Tryg sees rapid rise in cyber insurance sales after Wannacry” included this comment…

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