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White House Allocates $3.1bn to Cybersecurity in New Budget

13Mar

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Business, Risk, Security

White House Allocates $3.1bn to Cybersecurity in New Budget

In its most recent budget report, the White House allotted a total of $3.1 billion on cybersecurity infrastructure. According to the paper, which was published on Thursday, $145 million of this sum will be used to make the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) "more resilient and defensible." The Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act of 2021 will be implemented with $98 million of the remaining monies, while CISA's internal cybersecurity and analytical capabilities will get $425 million in improvements read more White House Allocates $3.1bn to Cybersecurity in New Budget. Stay informed with the best cybersecurity news and raise your cybersecurity awareness with our comprehensive coverage of the latest threats, breaches, and solutions.

EU Commission Bans TikTok on Corporate Devices

27Feb

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Risk, Security

EU Commission Bans TikTok on Corporate Devices

For corporate devices and personal devices signed up for the European Commission's mobile device service, the TikTok application is not allowed to be used. The action attempts to defend the Commission against cybersecurity risks, according to a blog post the Commission issued on Thursday. The article states that the action "is consistent with the Commission's strict internal cybersecurity regulations for the use of mobile devices for work-related communications." It supports the Commission's long-standing counsel to staff to follow best practices when utilizing social media platforms and maintain a high degree of cyber awareness throughout their everyday tasks read more EU Commission Bans TikTok on Corporate Devices. Stay informed with the best cybersecurity news and raise you...

Privacy Concerns Raised Over Android Apps Data Safety Labels

27Feb

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News

Privacy Concerns Raised Over Android Apps Data Safety Labels

The new Data Safety labels on the Google Play Store have drawn flak for being incorrect in almost 80% of instances. The assertions were made by Mozilla's *Privacy Not Included researchers, who on Thursday released a brand-new paper concerning them. A blog post regarding the research study states, "[We] found that the labels were inaccurate or misleading based on differences between the apps' privacy rules and the information apps self-reported on Google's Data Safety Form." Researchers came to the conclusion that the system does not assist users in making better decisions regarding their privacy read more Privacy Concerns Raised Over Android Apps Data Safety Labels. Stay informed with the best cybersecurity news and raise your cybersecurity awareness with our comprehensive cov...

EU Cybersecurity Agency Warns Against Chinese APTs

20Feb

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EU Cybersecurity Agency Warns Against Chinese APTs

Many state-sponsored threat groups from China have been seen directing their attacks against governments and companies in the European Union. The allegations originate from a joint publication by the Computer Emergency Response Team and the EU Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA) for the EU institutions, bodies, and agencies (CERT-EU). The paper, which was released on Wednesday, specifically names the advanced persistent threats (APTs) APT27, APT30, APT31, Ke3chang, Gallium, and Mustang Panda. The article states, "On July 19, 2021, the EU urged Chinese authorities to take action against hostile cyber activities conducted read more EU Cybersecurity Agency Warns Against Chinese APTs. With ReconBee.com Stay ahead of the latest cybersecurity risk threats with in-depth coverage of cybe...