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Infosecurity Europe launches its October Sessions: a virtual one-day conference for Cyber Security Awareness Month 2021

Exclusive webinars to feature high profile speakers from the National Cyber Security Alliance, Trend Micro, AT&T, Human Factor Security, Jamf and more

Richmond, Surrey, UK: Infosecurity Europe will be running a virtual conference on Tuesday 12 October in support of Cyber Security Awareness Month 2021, the theme of which is Do Your Part. #BeCyberSmart. The aim is to empower individuals and organisations to play a proactive role in enhancing cybersecurity, with an emphasis on personal accountability. The virtual conference will also include more practical and technical discussions

: THE EDITORIAL TEAM; Exhibitions; Posted On Wednesday, 15 September 2021 23:14

Comment: United Nations’ Computers Breached by Hackers Earlier This Year

It has been reported that hackers breached the United Nations’ computer networks earlier this year and made off with a trove of data that could be used to target agencies within the intergovernmental organisation. The hackers’ method for gaining access to the UN network appears to be unsophisticated: They likely got in using the stolen username and password of a UN employee purchased off the dark web. The credentials belonged to an account on the UN’s proprietary project management software, called Umoja. From there, the hackers were able to gain deeper access to the UN’s network, according to cybersecurity firm Resecurity, which discovered the breach. The earliest known date the hackers obtained access to the UN’s systems was April 5, and they were still active on the network as of Aug. 7.

: Thomas Richards, principal security consultant et al; Talking Point; Posted On Monday, 13 September 2021 21:03

Comment: Almost 80,000 myRepublic subscribers' data compromised

It has been reported that myRepublic says almost 80,000 of its mobile subscribers in Singapore have had their personal data compromised, following a security breach on a third-party data storage platform. The affected system had contained identity verification documents needed for mobile services registration, including scanned copies of national identity cards and residential addresses of foreign residents. The "unauthorised data access" incident was uncovered on August 29 and the relevant authorities had been informed of the breach, said MyRepublic in a statement Friday. It pointed industry regulator Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) and Personal Data Protection Commission, which oversees the country's Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA).

: Trevor J. Morgan, product manager, comforte AG; Talking Point; Posted On Monday, 13 September 2021 20:59

Sodexo achieves re-accreditation as a Disability Confident Leader

Sodexo has had its Leader status in the UK Government's Disability Confident scheme re-accredited for a further three years.

The accreditation is an external validation of Sodexo’s commitment to promote the recruitment, engagement and development of people with disabilities.

The Disability Confident scheme supports employers to make the most of the talents disabled people can bring to a workplace. A key element of the accreditation is to show leadership, to challenge and to share best practice.

: THE EDITORIAL TEAM; Industry News; Posted On Monday, 13 September 2021 20:55

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