Here is the weekly roundup :
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Law Firm Points to an External Hack of Panama Papers
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Mossack Fonseca, the Panamanian law firm at the center of the biggest data hack in journalism history that has firmly placed the spotlight on world leaders, claimed that the firm was the victim of an external hack.
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Hackers Steal Credit Card Data from Trump Hotels, Again!
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Donald Trump’s luxury hotel chain, the Trump Hotel collection has been affected with a breach of its credit card systems, according to reports.
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The Panama Papers Hack is the Biggest in Modern Times
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The biggest leak in modern times, now known as the Panama Papers which account for 11 million documents from secretive Panamanian law firm Mossack Fonseca has been revealed, making for a staggeringly impactful hack.
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CISO Tips for Effective Communication with the Board
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Clean and effective communication with the rest of the board members is vital to getting your cybersecurity agenda across. Here are a few tips to help you achieve your goals.
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Report: US Hospitals Facing Surge in Ransomware Attacks
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A non-profit healthcare group has warned that U.S. hospitals should brace for a surge in ransomware attacks by malicious criminals, a trend that has already shown to be true in recent times.
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United States & Canada Issue Joint Ransomware Alert
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In a joint statement today, the United States and Canada issued a rare collaborative cyber alert against ransomware, following the surge of ransomware-related incidents in recent times.
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Interesting Reading From Around the Web
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Home Brew iPhone Malware Kit Makes Spying On Apple Devices Easy
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Apple makes some of the most secure smartphones on the planet, as the FBI has found all too apparent in recent weeks. But when one has access to an iPhone, it’s possible to quickly install malware that appears to be legitimate, as shown by a new software called Su-A-Cyder, which automates the process of creating quick and dirty spyware.
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FBI: $2.3 Billion Lost to CEO Email Scams
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The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) this week warned about a “dramatic” increase in so-called “CEO fraud,” e-mail scams in which the attacker spoofs a message from the boss and tricks someone at the organization into wiring funds to the fraudsters. The FBI estimates these scams have cost organizations more than $2.3 billion in losses over the past three years.
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5 Top Cybersecurity Threats Today
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Fraud threats – including ransomware, Internal Revenue Service and tech support fraud, and cybercriminals who continue to crack malware code – are everywhere these days, industry experts and government agencies warned.
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Going to Enfuse? Save on Tickets with LIFARS
Enfuse (formerly CEIC) is one of the biggest cybersecurity events of the year and we have partnered up with Guidance Software to bring you special savings on registrations.
For groups of three or more, use this link to contact enfuse to get a special code.
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April Events
QuBit 2016 Conference
Prague, April 12-14
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CSO50 Conference
Phoenix, AZ, April 18-20
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NY Tech Day
New York, NY, April 21
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CISO Wine Tasting
New York, NY, April 28
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ASIS NYC
New York, NY, April 27-28
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Featured Q&A:
Kenneth Rashbaum on Today’s Privacy Concerns
Kenneth has a background in advising multinational corporations and healthcare organizations; specializing in areas that comprise cybersecurity, healthcare, privacy, social media, and compliance counsel - these are some of the topics we cover in this interview.
Featured Guide
Increase Your Online Privacy with These 4 Easy Steps
As our lives move further into the digital world, we’re often paying for newly-gained comforts with our privacy. Yet, because the effects from these compromises are not often immediately visible, it is easy to dismiss the potential impact of privacy loss on our lives and overlook the steps necessary to minimize it.In collaboration with Assurex Global, we have prepared this easy-to-follow guide to help you keep your privacy online.
LIFARS in the News:
12 Hottest Cybersecurity Companies in New York City
LIFARS places at #4 on this list of top 12 cybersecurity companies in NYC. Download our case study & contact us to find out what makes us better than the rest.
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