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Ratings agency starting to factor in Cyber risk profile | Lexology
A recent report released by Moody’s Investors Services has shed some light on which business sectors are most at risk for cyberattacks. After assessing 35 broad sectors it was concluded that banks, hospitals, security firms and market infrastructure providers face the highest risk. This was based on levels of vulnerability and the potential impact an attack would have.
Bypassing the Castle Walls: Tactical Exploitation of America’s Vulnerable Grid | Lexology
A recent Wall Street Journal Report has detailed how America’s utility grid was hacked. The Department of Homeland Security has named Russia as responsible for the overwhelmingly complex and threatening campaign. The scheme targeted energy companies affiliated with the government and was carried out in a sophisticated manner by initially focusing on small firms within the utility supply chain.
Biggest data leak in German history | Lexology
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January 10 2019 A 20 year old German man orchestrated a serious and sophisticated data breach which affected more than 1000 people. The attack was focused on German and European politicians at all levels including German Chancellor Angela Merkel, President Frank Walter Steinmeier and hundreds of public figures and celebrities. The 20 year old hacker took to Twitter to drip feed the information depicted as an advent calendar by releasing new data each day in December.
What do you need to know about the encryption killing legislation? | Lexology
There are now three ways a government agency can gain access to encrypted information: 1. ask you to voluntarily help them 2. demand your help 3. force you build new functions in your systems to help them As a company if you don’t comply you could be hit with a fine of up to almost $10 million dollars. You do have a defence though – if the requests will undermine your encryption systems, making them inherently less secure you do not have comply.
Encryption bill to give unprecedented power | Lexology
The Coalition government is attempting to pass large-scale decryption reforms which will give sweeping powers to law enforcement agencies for overt and covert computer access. The reforms have caused significant controversy as they may force tech companies and communications providers to modify their services, creating “systemic weaknesses” for intelligence agencies to exploit. However many point out these same vulnerabilities may be utilised by criminals.
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