Most victims are from the enterprise and are expected to pay an average ransom of $85,000. Source: Read More (Latest topics for ZDNet in Security)
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[ZDNet] Why improving diversity in cybersecurity is vital for everyone
The information security sector has a long way to go, but building cybersecurity teams of people from different backgrounds brings different voices to the table – and can improve defences. Source: Read More (Latest topics for ZDNet in Security)
[ZDNet] Rust in the Linux kernel just got a big boost from Google
Momentum grows behind the push to make Rust a second language for the development of the Linux kernel and drivers. Source: Read More (Latest topics for ZDNet in Security)
[ZDNet] Akamai apologises after outage left Australia’s major banks and airline systems offline
A cyber attack was not the cause behind an Akamai outage that took down the systems of Commonwealth Bank of Australia, Australia Post, and Virgin Australia. Source: Read More (Latest topics for ZDNet in Security)
[ZDNet] Ransomware: Too many firms are still willing to pay up if attacked
Survey indicates that six in ten organisations would pay the ransom to cyber criminals – despite warnings it only encourages further attacks Source: Read More (Latest topics for ZDNet in Security)
[ZDNet] This strange malware stops you from visiting pirate websites
An odd vigilante campaign is preventing victims from accessing pirate content online. Source: Read More (Latest topics for ZDNet in Security)
[ZDNet] The top crypto exchanges you need to know
We can’t recommend which exchanges are the best or safest (our lawyers won’t let us) but we have explored some of the leading exchanges to help you learn about the pros and cons of each. Source: Read More (Latest topics for ZDNet in Security)
[ZDNet] Open-source security: Google has a new plan to stop software supply chain attacks
Can Google’s ‘salsa’ make life harder for supply chain attackers? Source: Read More (Latest topics for ZDNet in Security)
[ZDNet] Biden and Putin spar over cybersecurity, ransomware at Geneva summit
“I looked at him and said: ‘How would you feel if ransomware took on the pipelines from your oil fields?’” Biden reportedly asked Putin. Source: Read More (Latest topics for ZDNet in Security)
[ZDNet] 14 COVIDSafe enquiries to OAIC, but still no complaints or breaches
The agency’s second six-month report shows there have been no reports of breaches, no complaints made, and no investigations underway regarding the COVIDSafe app that Labor has referred to as a ‘turkey’. Source: Read More (Latest topics for ZDNet in Security)