Cyber Stories Newsletter—Week of August 26, 2024

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Seattle-Tacoma Airport In The Crosshairs Of Hackers

A cyberattack disrupted operations at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, highlighting the vulnerability of critical infrastructure. This incident underscores the need for stronger cybersecurity measures and leadership accountability, as well as the urgency of proactive, rather than reactive, approaches to safeguarding against escalating threats.

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How Manufacturers Can Secure Themselves Against Cyber Threats

Manufacturers can secure themselves against cyber threats by prioritizing cyber resilience through strategic measures. Key steps include identifying valuable assets, conducting penetration testing, ensuring unified visibility across systems, and fostering a security-conscious culture among employees and partners. Implementing multi-factor authentication, maintaining offline backups, and regularly updating software are also crucial. Proactive measures like these can significantly enhance security and mitigate risks posed by ransomware, insider threats, and supply chain attacks

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Report: Police Must Evolve to Combat New Age of Cyber Threats

A new report emphasizes that law enforcement must evolve to address modern cyber threats, which blend physical violence, hacking, and online influence campaigns. The report suggests new training, a national threat information clearinghouse, and public-private collaboration. It also highlights the need for educating communities on detecting online manipulation and integrating advanced technologies like AI into threat detection and response strategies. Law enforcement must adopt a holistic approach to effectively combat these multidimensional threats

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Selfie-based authentication is on the rise, alarming security experts

Selfie-based authentication is on the rise, raising concerns among security experts. The technology, which uses facial recognition for identity verification, is being adopted rapidly. However, experts warn that it introduces new vulnerabilities, including the potential for deepfake exploitation and increased privacy risks, necessitating robust security measures and regulatory oversight.

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