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Simulates Attacks on Networks to Test Responses, Security Levels

City of New Orleans Will Take Months to Recover From Cyber Attack

January 21, 2020

The City of New Orleans, La. says the recent cyber attack on its networks will cost more than seven million dollars.

Hacker Publishes Telnet Credentials for More Than 515,000 Servers, Routers, IoT Devices

January 20, 2020

A hacker has published a list of Telnet credentials for more than 515,000 servers, home routers and IoT (Internet of Things) "smart" devices.

Tax Themed Phishing Attack Targeting ADP Users

January 20, 2020

A tax themed email phishing campaign is targeting ADP users.

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Equifax Settles 2017 Data Breach for $1.38 Billion

January 20, 2020

A class action settlement has been proposed in a case against Equifax Inc., relating to the data breach that Equifax announced in September 2017, which affected approximately 147 million U.S. consumers.

Weak Passwords Caused 30% of Ransomware Infections in 2019

January 20, 2020

Weak passwords were one of the most common cybersecurity vulnerabilities in 2019, causing 30% of ransomware infections in 2019.

Revised NIST Cyber Security Framework - Security Magazine

NIST Releases Version 1.0 of Privacy Framework

January 20, 2020

NIST released Version 1.0 of the NIST Privacy Framework: A Tool for Improving Privacy through Enterprise Risk Management.

The Citadel in Charleston Receives $2.8 Million Cybersecurity Grant

January 20, 2020

The Citadel will harness a new $2.8 million National Science Foundation (NSF) grant to create the state’s first CyberCorps Scholarship for Service (SFS) program.

Sacramento City Council Approves Panic Button Legislation

January 17, 2020

The Sacramento City Council approved a new ordinance that requires hotel operators to provide panic buttons to employees.

SANS to Host Cybersecurity Training at San Francisco Event

January 17, 2020

SANS Institute announced SANS San Francisco Spring 2020, taking place March 16-27 in California.

Philadelphia International Airport to Test Biometric Screening

January 17, 2020

Beginning January 21, 2020, Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) will implement a 45-day pilot of biometric screening technologies at three international gates to help U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) process departing passengers.