The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Tuesday announced that it will expand and rebrand its Cyber Unit to fight against cyber-related threats and protect investors in cryptocurrency markets. To that end, the SEC is renaming the Cyber Unit within the Division of Enforcement to Crypto Assets and Cyber Unit and plans to infuse 20 additional positions with the goal … [Read more...] about SEC Plans to Hire More Staff in Crypto Enforcement Unit to Fight Frauds
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Patching the CentOS 8 Encryption Bug is Urgent – What Are Your Plans?
There are three things you can be sure of in life: death, taxes – and new CVEs. For organizations that rely on CentOS 8, the inevitable has now happened, and it didn't take long. Just two weeks after reaching the official end of life, something broke spectacularly, leaving CentOS 8 users at major risk of a severe attack – and with no support from CentOS. You'd think that this … [Read more...] about Patching the CentOS 8 Encryption Bug is Urgent – What Are Your Plans?
Apple Delays Plans to Scan Devices for Child Abuse Images After Privacy Backlash
Apple is temporarily hitting the pause button on its controversial plans to screen users' devices for child sexual abuse material (CSAM) after receiving sustained blowback over worries that the tool could be weaponized for mass surveillance and erode the privacy of users. "Based on feedback from customers, advocacy groups, researchers, and others, we have decided to take … [Read more...] about Apple Delays Plans to Scan Devices for Child Abuse Images After Privacy Backlash
New SaaS Security Report Dives into the Concerns and Plans of CISOs in 2021
For years, security professionals have recognized the need to enhance SaaS security. However, the exponential adoption of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) applications over 2020 turned slow-burning embers into a raging fire. Organizations manage anywhere from thirty-five to more than a hundred applications. From collaboration tools like Slack and Microsoft Teams to … [Read more...] about New SaaS Security Report Dives into the Concerns and Plans of CISOs in 2021