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CSO Online: The Cyber Security Legislative Reforms proposed by the Australian federal government passed both houses on 25 November, during the last week of Parliamentary sittings.
Bleeping Computer: A Kansas City man has been indicted for allegedly hacking into computer networks and using this access to promote his cybersecurity services.
BNN Bloomberg: Cybersecurity startup Halcyon Tech Inc. is the industry’s latest unicorn, reaching $1 billion valuation in a deal to raise $100 million as it aims to combat the rise of ransomware attacks.
Forbes: In today's era, cybersecurity increasingly relies on artificial intelligence (AI) to keep up with evolving threats. As businesses integrate more technology into their processes, the risks of data breaches and cyberattacks also rise.
The Target: Maxar Space Systems is a major player in the American aerospace industry, considered an expert in building communication and Earth observation satellites.
The Take: Maxar Space Systems says that the attacker likely has access to a system that contained the following employee information: name, home address, social security number, business contact information, gender, employment status, employee number, job title, hire/job termination start dates, supervisor, department.
The Vector: The information security team discovered that a hacker using a Hong Kong-based IP address targeted and accessed a Maxar system containing certain files with employee personal data.
This breach is a stark reminder of how strong authentication controls are in an overall robust cybersecurity posture, and that good password hygiene plays a pivotal role in protection.
Dark Reading: As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to revolutionize industries, the cybersecurity field faces a dual-edged sword of opportunities and threats. StrongDM's latest report, "The State of AI in Cybersecurity," highlights the growing concerns and readiness of cybersecurity professionals to tackle AI-driven challenges.
TechCrunch: Wiz, one of the most talked-about names in the world of cybersecurity, is making a significant acquisition to expand its product reach in cloud security, particularly with developers.
CSO Online: The financial sector faces a wide array of serious security threats that will only increase as cybercriminals make greater use of AI. Financial sector firms are uniquely exposed to cyber risk due to the large amounts of sensitive data and transactions they process.
TechCrunch: Finastra, a London-based financial software company that serves most of the world’s top banks, has confirmed it’s investigating a data breach after a hacker claimed a compromise of the company’s internal file-transfer platform.
Business Wire: Twine, a US and Israeli-based cybersecurity company, announced $12M in seed funding co-led by Ten Eleven Ventures and Dell Technologies Capital, with participation from angel investors including the founders of Wiz.
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