Cybersecurity professionals from companies including Facebook and Alphabet have created a small security event to rival Dell’s RSA Conference after criticising the major industry gathering for scheduling just one female keynote speaker this year.
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Hybrid warfare has altered the security landscape: cybersecurity experts
The blurring of lines between the different modes of warfare and weaponisation of non-military means undermine the foundation of the state is one of the most significant security challenges today, experts said.0 6539
DarkMatter names new CEO
DarkMatter has appointed Karim Sabbagh as its new chief executive officer, effective April 2018.
Botnets shift focus to credential abuse: report
The State of the Internet/Security Report released by Akamai Technologies that analysed more than 7.3 trillion bot requests per month, found a sharp increase in the threat of credential abuse, with more than 40 percent of login attempts being malicious.
Russian spies may have hacked Germany’s government systems
Germany are reportedly investigating a security breach into the country’s government computer network.
Amazon bolsters smart home security offerings with latest acquisition
Amazon has reportedly agreed to buy Ring, maker of security cameras and Internet-connected doorbells.
Microsoft fights for cross-border data protection in US high court
The US Supreme Court is set to hear on Tuesday a case that could have far-reaching implications for law enforcement access to digital data overseas.
Middle East telco targeted by North Korean hacking group: FireEye
The targeting effort may have been on behalf of the North Korean government in an attempt to gather information on a former business partner, the report by security firm FireEye suggests.
UN chief urges global rules for cyber warfare
U.N. Secretary General Antonio Guterres called on Monday for global rules to minimise the impact of electronic warfare on civilians …
Malicious cyber activity cost US $109 billion in 2016: White House report
Malicious cyber activity cost the U.S. economy between $57 billion and $109 billion in 2016, the White House Council of …
ISNR Abu Dhabi 2018 to spotlight national security innovation
The Higher Organising Committee of the International Exhibition for National Security and Resilience (ISNR Abu Dhabi 2018) has confirmed that …