Cybersecurity Industry News Review: February 28, 2023

By Joe Fay Australia to scrap cybersecurity rules as part of a new regime, ransoms bankroll further ransomware attacks, Dole and PyPi attacked, while the European Commission calls time on TikTok. Australia to Overhaul Cybersecurity Rules The Australian government is overhauling its approach to cybersecurity and will create a new agency to coordinate responses to cyberattacks and manage investment. The plans follow publication of a discussion paper on cybersecurity following recent high-profile attacks, including one that affected telco Optus. The minister for home affairs, Clare O’Neil, described the current regime as “bloody useless.” AT&T Selling a Cybersecurity Business, Trend Micro…

February 28, 2023
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Dutch Police arrests 3 men involved in a massive extortion scheme. One of them is an ethical hacker

The Dutch police arrested three individuals as a result of an investigation into computer trespass, data theft, extortion, extortion, and money laundering. The Dutch police announced the arrest of three men as the result of an extensive investigation into computer trespass, data theft, extortion, extortion, and money laundering The suspects were arrested by the Amsterdam […]

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February 27, 2023
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Aws-Security-Assessment-Solution – An AWS Tool To Help You Create A Point In Time Assessment Of Your AWS Account

Aws-Security-Assessment-Solution is an AWS tool to help you create a point in time assessment of your AWS account using Prowler and Scout as well as optional AWS developed ransomware checks. Self-Service Security Assessment tool Cybersecurity remains a very important topic and point of concern for many CIOs, CISOs, and their customers. To meet these important […]

February 27, 2023
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Ransomware attack on food giant Dole Food Company blocked North America production

The producers of fruit and vegetables Dole Food Company disclosed a ransomware attack that impacted its operations. Dole Food Company is an Irish agricultural multinational corporation, it is one of the world’s largest producers of fruit and vegetables, operating with 38,500 full-time and seasonal employees who supply some 300 products in 75 countries. Dole reported 2021 revenues of $6.5 billion. The […]

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February 26, 2023
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