Here is a thought provoking essay from the public-interest technologist Bruce Schneier: AI and Microdirectives – Schneier on Security Something to read with the morning coffee this weekend. It is actually “further listening – The BBC Reith Lectures, by Stuart Russell, Professor of Computer Science and founder of the Center …
It was just a typo… and a fix.
I have heard that excuse many, many times – including just last week when a client could not get access to his account! But what happens when the typo has cyber security implications? What happens when the typo has national security implications? Typo sends millions of US military emails to …
China and US Outlook Online cyber attacks
Microsoft has reported to the US government that it has monitored Chinese threat actors gaining access to the email of various organisations including US government departments. Microsoft: China accused of hacking US government emails – BBC News Microsoft alleges China behind attack on Exchange Online • The Register China denied …
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MOVEit updates
The flaw in the MOVEit file transfer software has caused a series of major cyber security breaches around the world – now there are patches for further issues: Progress Software Releases Service Pack for MOVEit Transfer Vulnerabilities | CISA You may not use MOVEit, but your takeaway from this is …
What happens when a company leaks data?
Of course the company reports the data security mistake to the Information Commissioner’s Office and takes whatever steps are necessary to fix the problem. They then probably release a press statement explaining how their client’s data security was not impacted by their breach and credit card details etc are safe. …