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Regulars’ table, conference call or live podcast 2.0: In recent weeks, the new mobile app “Clubhouse” has triggered a real hype. But in terms of data protection, the app still has some weaknesses and risks. What’s the deal with this new platform? Is it safe to use? Can it also be used for business? Here are the most important answers to the SoMe hype of the hour.
Commercial and personal cyber insurance is becoming increasingly sought after in view of the increasing threat of cybercrime. But an insurance policy alone is not enough for sustainable protection. It’s all about the additional benefits of a cyber policy: good emergency management or effective employee awareness training can make all the difference.
The cryptocurrency Bitcoin has experienced a rapid boom in recent weeks: Within four weeks, its value doubled from $20,000 to briefly $42,000 – only to fall by $8,000 in one day. But it is not only the volatility of this digital currency that is worrying: In many ransomware attacks, the hackers demand their ransom in Bitcoins. Cybercriminals are also increasingly tapping into private computers and company networks to mine cryptocurrencies – without the owner of the computer noticing.
Last month, a group of security researchers from New York announced that the eight most promising players in the race for the COVID-19 vaccine are particularly at risk of falling victim to targeted cyberattacks with devastating consequences. According to the researchers’ analysis, the vast majority of these companies had several security flaws. On the night of December 10, the time had come.
Especially in times of advancing digitization and more complex networking, companies that process personal data should put the topic of data protection at the top of the priority list. However, GDPR-compliant work still poses major challenges for many companies. However, a violation or non-compliance with the GDPR regulation can result in high fines.
Cybercriminals are not only targeting SMEs, institutions and millions of employees working from home. Private bargain hunters who want to shop online on the coming Black Friday should also protect themselves sufficiently. Especially when they shop with the help of their work computers.
Image Credit: Dominik Scythe via Unsplash 16.11.2020 Craft businesses increasingly targeted by hackers Cybersecurity | Notes | Attack Vectors | Crafts Sometimes you do everything right, and yet the hackers
Cybercrime is one of the greatest risks for the German economy. Unfortunately, very few cases are still reported. This would make a positive contribution to the clearance rate of cyber incidents. The police are dependent on the help of the companies in order to be able to put a stop to hackers.
Image source: ENISA 23.10.2020 ENISA: Cyber threats are becoming increasingly sophisticated and targeted Cybersecurity | Cyberattacks | Protection For the eighth time, the European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA) provides
Image source: BSI 23.10.2020 Cybersecurity situation “tense at a very high level” Cybersecurity | Cyberattacks | Protection The current BSI report on the state of IT security in Germany paints
