Triggered by the coronavirus lockdown, the abrupt transition to a work from home (WFH) venue forced organizations to scramble to support a larger remote workforce. Such a quick shift means that certain security measures and requirements inevitably fell by the wayside. At the same time, cybercriminals found a new opportunity for attack with remote workers and improperly secured connections and technologies. Together, these trends have created a more vulnerable environment affecting the cybersecurity defenses of many organizations.
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US says it has seized millions in cryptocurrency meant to fund terrorist groups
The US Department of Justice says it has dismantled three online fundraising campaigns involving terrorist organizations, including Al Qaeda, ISIS, and the al-Qassam Brigades (Hamas’ military wing). In doing so, the DOJ seized millions of dollars in cryptocurrency that was meant to fund the groups. It’s “the government’s largest-ever seizure of cryptocurrency in the terrorism context,” per the department.
FinCEN advisory highlights increased cybercrime risks curing COVID-19
On July 30, 2020, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) released an advisory that signals its focus on cybercrime arising from vulnerabilities potentially created by the COVID-19 pandemic. The “Advisory on Cybercrime and Cyber-Enabled Crime Exploiting the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic” (the Advisory) explains how cybercriminals are using the COVID-19 pandemic to their advantage, capitalizing on remote access and exploiting financial institutions, businesses, and their customers to commit fraud, identity theft, and generally disrupt business.
Malware author pleads guilty for role in transnational cybercrime organization responsible for more than $568 million in losses
An author of malicious computer software and a member of the Infraud Organization pleaded guilty today to RICO conspiracy as a result of an investigation led by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Homeland Security Investigation (HSI) and the Henderson Nevada Police Department.
Rural Georgia’s ‘Legal Deserts’ Are Further Stressed by Pandemic
An American Bar Association panel discussion on Tuesday addressed the persistent dearth of lawyers in rural areas, including Georgia, that leaves large swaths of the population without access to justice. The COVID-19 pandemic has stretched rural legal resources even thinner because of massive unemployment, benefits issues, looming evictions and other problems that require lawyers, said one panelist, Lauren Sudeall, director of the Georgia State University College of Law’s Center for Access to Justice. (Evictions are currently stayed in Georgia,
COVID-19 has disrupted cybersecurity, too – here’s how businesses can decrease their risk
COVID-19 is changing everything. Along with social distancing, obsessive sanitisation, broken supply chains, fragmented workforces and the rise of video meetings, the pandemic is driving acute systemic changes in consumer and business behavior. These changes are causing an outbreak of new and unanticipated business moments. The resolve to transform is palpable.
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New COVID-19 Law Lab to provide vital legal information and support for the global COVID-19 response
Launching today, the COVID-19 Law Lab initiative gathers and shares legal documents from over 190 countries across the world to help states establish and implement strong legal frameworks to manage the pandemic. The goal is to ensure that laws protect the health and wellbeing of individuals and communities and that they adhere to international human rights standards.
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Top 10 Most Popular Cybersecurity Certifications In 2020
48% of all IT professionals interviewed by Global Knowledge for their 2020 report are actively pursuing a cybersecurity certification. The certifications reflect how quickly unique, specialized areas of knowledge are gaining in popularity.
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The Cybersecurity 202: Cybersecurity experts give a thumbs up to the Apple-Google coronavirus alert system
Apple and Google struck the right balance between protecting privacy and combating the coronavirus in a tool they released to help alert people who’ve been exposed to the disease, according to a majority of cybersecurity experts.
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Bank of America cyber crime specialist talks hacker prevention amid COVID-19 scams
Cyber crimes aren’t new to businesses, but hackers are taking advantage of the disruption of the COVID-19 pandemic and protests to make businesses more vulnerable, according to the senior vice president of Global Information Security at Bank of America.
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