In-brief: A report by The Munk Center finds attackers believed to be affiliated with China are shifting tactics as Tibetans and the Tibetan Government in Exile rely more on the cloud to communicate.
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Governments Face Privacy, Security Reckoning On Data Retention
In-brief: Plagued by cyber criminal and state actors and under scrutiny by privacy and civil rights advocates, the near future does not look bright for Federal, state and local government IT.
Focus on Privacy Hobbles Security at Healthcare Orgs
In-brief: Healthcare organizations are woefully prepared to defend against cyber attacks that could affect patient health due, in part, to a narrow focus on protecting patient health information.
To Secure ATMs: Startups Look Past the Card
In brief: With fraud getting more expensive, startups are taking a new look at ways to shore up the security of ATM networks and other card transactions – cards are optional.
Update: It’s Time To Stop Ransomware Shaming!
In-brief: It’s time to stop the ransomware shaming. The truth is that successful ransomware infections are children with many fathers – from lax security practices to vulnerable software. Update: added comment from Dodi Glenn of PC Pitstop. PFR 2/21/2015.
