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Global ransomware fight will be an uphill battle

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INTERNATIONAL

Cybercriminals used malware called WannaCry to lock users' files and then demand a ransom to allow them access. WannaCry is a high-profile incident in an exploding trend of the…

Cyber trends underline need for mature MFA

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INT

MFA involves requiring people to present more than one credential to authenticate themselves. These protocols reduce the risk and impact of credential theft, but also present…

Vulnerabilities disclosure deeply divides

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INTERNATIONAL

Vulnerability disclosure debates.

Quantum computing necessitates cybersecurity rethink

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INTERNATIONAL

Currently a theoretical threat, it could materialise in the future with wide-ranging implications. Quantum computers could be used to undermine cryptographic protection of…

Economic challenges to endure for Costa Rica’s Chaves

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COSTA RICA

Chaves had a difficult start to his presidency, facing economic challenges linked to the post-pandemic recovery, the impacts of a major cyberattack on government computer systems…

Adoption of machine learning will rise

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INTERNATIONAL

Such benefits are leading organisations to adopt AI and its cutting-edge subset, 'machine learning'.

Cyber conflict will probably become more destructive

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INTERNATIONAL

Although Orangeworm is not believed to be state-backed, governments are prioritising the development of offensive cyberweapons but deploying them in different ways. These range…

Costa Rica’s new president faces immediate challenges

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COSTA RICA

Coming in response to a major ransomware cyberattack launched against Costa Rica’s public IT systems in mid-April, the move is intended to streamline state responses to the…

Preventing US election interference may be too late

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UNITED STATES

With the 2020 US presidential election looming, there is more attention to the threat of foreign interference. In the 2016 presidential election, Russia carried out a broad…

Breaches spotlight role of cybersecurity standards

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INTERNATIONAL

Several standards-setting organisations, including the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), publish…