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What Is the Cyber Threat to Sports?

SecureWorld News

With sports returning to fields and arenas across the globe, much of the focus lies beyond the games themselves: namely, protecting players, coaches, and staff from the spread of COVID-19. Sports and cybersecurity: the intersection. While the connection between sports and cybersecurity isn't obvious, though, it is significant.

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Star Trek-themed Kirk ransomware has Spock decryptor, demands ransom be paid in Monero

Network World

Kirk ransomware, which was discovered by Avast malware researcher Jakub Kroustek , doesn’t want the ransom to be paid in bitcoin; Bleeping Computer said it “may be the first ransomware to utilize Monero as the ransom payment of choice.” To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here

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5 challenges for securing the future

CIO Business Intelligence

For the vast majority of the digital age to date, information security was a less-than-well-attended spectator sport. Spectators no more. Workers, customers, executives, and board members essentially sat in the stands while info-wizards [security professionals] battled bad actors in the shadows.

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Follow-Up on Hackers Taking Over Your Car

CTOvision

The list of affected vehicles includes : 2013-2015 MY Dodge Viper specialty vehicles 2013-2015 Ram 1500, 2500 and 3500 pickups 2013-2015 Ram 3500, 4500, 5500 Chassis Cabs 2014-2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Cherokee SUVs 2014-2015 Dodge Durango SUVs 2015 MY Chrysler 200, Chrysler 300 and Dodge Charger sedans 2015 Dodge Challenger sports coupes.

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A CIO primer on addressing perceived AI risks

CIO Business Intelligence

Other than those of our fellow humans who hunt for sport it’s rare for species to harm members of other species just for the heck of it. In nature, organisms that hunt and kill other organisms are either predators that want food, or competitors for the same resources.

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Hackers Seek to Score Against Super Bowl Cyber Defense

SecureWorld News

Major sporting events like the Super Bowl face elevated cyber risks due to the proliferation of connected networks and devices used by venues, teams, vendors, media, and attendees. Potential risks span from malware infections to denial-of-service attacks to theft of sensitive data. This year, the U.S.

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Cybersecurity Tips to Avoid Fouls During March Madness

SecureWorld News

Phishing schemes One of the biggest threats is phishing, where fraudulent emails, texts, or social media messages impersonate legitimate sources like sports sites to steal credentials or personal data. These can be vehicles for delivering malware, committing fraud, or harvesting valuable data.

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