Security Predictions for 2020

In this year’s Cyber Security Predictions, the WatchGuard Threat Lab has imagined the top cyber attacks we’ll see in 2020 and has also provided tips for simplifying your approach to stopping them.

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Connecticut Receives $5 Million for Election Cybersecurity

Connecticut Secretary of the State Denise Merrill says the state will receive about $5 million in federal funds to help protect the 2020 elections from cyberattacks.

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CISA Releases Guidance to Assist Agencies Moving From Wide Network Perimeters to Micro-Perimeters

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) released new Trusted Internet Connections (TIC) 3.0 draft guidance that adjusts to federal agencies narrowing their cyberdefenses. 

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New ISACA Resources Offer Step-by-Step Guidance for NIST Cybersecurity Framework Implementation Using COBIT 2019

New ISACA resources offer step-by-step guidance for the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology's (NIST) Framework for Improving Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity (CSF). 

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A Look Back at the Most Prominent Data Breaches in 2019

While there is still time left in 2019, according to the recent Data Breach QuickView Report, there were 5,183 breaches reported just in the first nine months of 2019 exposing 7.9 billion records.

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US Air Force Evaluating Cyber/IoT Vulnerabilities of DoD Critical Infrastructure

The Air Force is looking for industry help in securing security and industrial control systems networks on its bases.

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Unified Carrier Registration Plan Reports Data Breach

The Unified Carrier Registration Plan (UCR) has reported that the tax identification numbers of registrants may have been exposed during March due to a website vulnerability that existed in its online National Registration System.

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2020 Cybersecurity Predictions: Four 2019 Trends That Will Solidify in the New Year

The pace of change in cybersecurity is quickening as technologies like 5G and artificial intelligence enable new services, products and modes of communication.

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Amazon Ring Leaks Thousands of Customer Data

The credentials and user data of 3,672 Ring camera owners were compromised and exposed log-in emails, passwords, time zones and the names people give to specific Ring cameras, which are often the same as camera locations, such as “bedroom” or “front door.”

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CISA’S ICT Supply Chain Risk Management Task Force to Develop Attestation Frameworks

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency’s (CISA) Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM) Task Force approved the creation of a new working group to develop attestation frameworks around various aspects of supply chain risk management best practices. 

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Canadian Lab Test Firm LifeLabs Pays Ransom After Data Breach

LifeLabs recently identified a cyberattack that involved unauthorized access to their computer systems that possibly impacts 15 million people.

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Just Paid the Ransom? Here’s How to Prevent It From Happening Again

Hackers can be relentless with their cyberattacks. While organizations can be vulnerable to many security threats, ransomware is especially ruthless since its attacks are completely automated. It doesn’t matter what industry or business you are in – hackers don’t care if your organization has “nothing of value,” their machines will try to attack anything that is vulnerable.

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4 Cloud Facts You Might Not Know

Cloud-based solutions have grown exponentially in the past 10 years, offering secure, simple and cost-effective benefits – so why aren’t more users taking advantage of them? Simply put, people are skeptical of what they don’t fully understand, and when it comes to cloud solutions, there are many questions regarding the migration process.

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The Worst Passwords of 2019

This year has been a busy year for organizations and hackers alike, and terrible passwords remain unchanged. What are this year's top 100 worst passwords?

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Convenience Store Wawa Hit With Massive Data Breach; Leaked Customer Data Goes Back Eight Months

Wawa is notifying potentially impacted individuals about a data security incident that affected customer payment card information used at potentially all Wawa locations (more than 800 stores) between March 2019-December 2019.

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CISA Hosts First Annual President's Cup Cybersecurity Competition

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency's (CISA) first annual President’s Cup Cybersecurity Competition wrapped up on December 12, 2019. 

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New Phishing Technique Bypassing Security Software

A unique phishing campaign is using a new technique in an attempt to steal email account credentials.

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Recent Vulnerabilities in VPN Technology Putting Sensitive Data, Networks at Risk

Several vulnerabilities have been found in Virtual Private Network (VPN) technology from various providers, putting sensitive data and networks at risk of compromise, says the New Jersey Cybersecurity & Communications Integration Cell (NJCCIC). 

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Applying Security Across Heterogeneous IT Systems

Do I patch my system in the name of security, or do I leave it unpatched to enable critical operations and business functions?

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More Than 267 Million Facebook Records Leaked Online

A database containing more than 267 million Facebook user IDs, phone numbers and names was left exposed on the web for anyone to access. 

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Arkansas Creates High School Computer Science and Cybersecurity Program

Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson signed legislation to establish a State Computer Science and Cybersecurity Task Force. 

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Biometric Authentication Is Not a Security Panacea

Password management vexes both individuals and businesses alike. Despite the overwhelming majority of internet users knowing better, weak passwords and password recycling remain rampant.

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Why the CDN Market Is Poised to Explode Over the Next 5 Years

With the CDN market expected to reach $25B by 2025, the entire concept of a Content Delivery Network is evolving as AI and machine learning technologies continue to improve.

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New K-12 Cybersecurity Act Mandates DHS Review Schools' Cybersecurity Policies

U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), Ranking Member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and Rick Scott (R-FL) introduced bipartisan legislation to implement stronger cybersecurity protections for K-12 educational institutions across the country.

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Election Hacking, ‘Hybrid Threat Actors’ Could Top List of 2020 Cyber Threats

A focus on privacy, evolving threat actors, pervasive deepfake videos and increased election interference are among the issues Optiv Security sees taking on greater importance in the New Year.

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Research finds Security Professionals are Skeptical About Cybersecurity Vendor Claims

New research reveals a high level of skepticism due to vague product descriptions, ambiguous statistics, limited ability to measure product effectiveness, and a general lack of follow-through by the vendors.

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Cybersecurity Salary Survey Reveals Variance Across Industries and Geolocations in 2020

Skills and achievements are associated with higher pay grades, says a new cybersecurity salary report from Cynet.

 

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11 New US School Districts Compromised by Ransomware; 72 in 2019

Eleven new U.S. school districts (comprised of 226 schools) have been compromised by ransomware since late October.

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7 Essential Security Factors to Consider When Choosing Your Enterprise’s Messaging Platform

What are some of the main security factors to consider when using enterprise messaging platforms?

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More than 60% of All Leaked Records Exposed by Financial Services Firms

A new report says that hacking and malware cause 75% of all data breaches in the financial services industry.

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Removing the Human From the Machine Can Doom Cyber Resilience

If your cyber risk management efforts remove key human elements from the “machine,” you might accomplish compliance but not resilience.

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New Orleans Hit by Cyberattack; Declares State of Emergency

New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell declared a state of emergency after the city was hit by a cyberattack.

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The New Security Achilles Heel

Mobile computing, cloud applications and tele-work have all combined to erode the traditional corporate security perimeter — and, in doing so, have largely transferred the attack surface to end-user devices.

 

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Port Authority of NY, NJ Approves Budget for Physical and Cyber Upgrades

The Port Authority Board of Commissioners approved a 2020 budget consisting of $3.4 billion for operating expenses and $3.6 billion for capital spending.

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Study: Credit Card Industry Has Ignored Security Innovations

A new study conducted for the Secure Payments Partnership coalition shows that the U.S. credit card industry has failed to establish adequate security standards and that a neutral third party should be put in charge.

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Report Ranks America’s Most Cyber Insecure Cities

A new report analyzes the threats and vulnerabilities to small and mid-market businesses within the country’s 50 largest cities.

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63% Malware Spike During Black Friday and Cyber Monday

Black Friday and Cyber Monday in 2019 were lucrative targets for cybercriminals. Researchers recorded a 63 percent malware spike between November 25 to December 2.

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Genius, French Postal Service App, Exposes 23 Million Records

Genius, an Android app-based cash register built by French postal service La Poste, leaked more than 23 million records. 

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Global New Account Fraud Increased 28% in 2019

A new Jumio report says that new account fraud has more than doubled since 2014, despite a seasonal decrease during 2019 Black Friday/Cyber Monday weekend

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Facebook Refuses to Give Law Enforcement Access to Its Messaging App, WhatsApp

Facebook said it would proceed with “end-to-end” encryption for its WhatsApp and Messenger services, rejecting a U.S. and Attorney General William P. Barr's plea to allow government access.

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U.S. Senate Approves National Cybersecurity Preparedness Consortium

The U.S. Senate passed legislation to formally charter a National Cybersecurity Preparedness Consortium (NCPC), which includes Norwich University.

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ISACA Research Shows AI Will Shape Technology Landscape of 2020s

According to new ISACA research sizing up the tech landscape of the 2020s, the evolving relationship between artificial intelligence, automation and humans is expected to create promising opportunities in the tech workforce while simultaneously presenting sobering concerns for the general public. 

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New Self-Assessment Tool Helps Identify Next Generation 911 Readiness

A new self-assessment tool is available to 911 authorities and emergency communication centers (ECC) and public safety answering points (PSAP) administrators and oversight personnel. 

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University of Birmingham Finds Weakness in Intel's Processors

Researchers at the University of Birmingham say that they have identified a weakness in Intel’s processors.

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International Society of Automation and University of Akron Team Up to Offer Cybersecurity Courses

The International Society of Automation (ISA), a globally recognized authority for industrial automation training since 1945, and the University of Akron, an influential public research university in the region, have entered into a workforce training agreement to offer the ISA IEC62443 Cybersecurity Training and Certificate program in Akron.

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Experian Predicts the Top Data Breach Trends for 2020

Experian^® has released its seventh annual Data Breach Industry Forecast, which predicts the top five threats businesses and consumers should be aware of in order to keep their information safe.  

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Jessica Tisch Named CIO for New York City

NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio appointed Jessica Tisch as Commissioner of the Department of Information Technology and Telecommunications (DoITT).

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Online Retail Fraud Up 60% Since 2017

Research from iovation shows a 29-percent increase in suspected online retail fraud during the start of the 2019 holiday shopping season compared to the same period in 2018, and a 60-percent increase in suspected e-commerce fraud during the same period from 2017 to 2019.

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New Senate Bill Would Protect Online Data

U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i) and 16 senators have reintroduced legislation to protect people’s personal data online.

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The Top 12 Data Breaches of 2019

Just in 2018, there were 500 million personal records stolen. How many records will be stolen by year’s end? According to the RiskBased Data Breach QuickView Report 2019 Q3, at the end of September, there were 5,183 breaches, exposing 7.9 billion records. Compared to the 2018 Q3 report, the total number of breaches was up 33.3 percent and the total number of records exposed more than doubled, up 112 percent.

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5 Tips on How Companies Can Prepare for Cyberattacks and Data Breaches

Benjamin Franklin once said, “By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.” These sage words unfortunately describe the dilemma many companies are facing on a daily basis with increasing frequency. Whether because of a lack of resources to commit to cybersecurity or the C-suite’s reluctance to do things differently, companies are suffering from a rash of bad actors seeking to profit from cyberattacks and the loss of data because of negligent handling by insiders.

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A Resilient Answer to Disasters

Both disaster recovery and business continuity are answers to what happens when entropy strikes, things fall apart, and business is interrupted. Resilience is strategy using a set of tools and approaches that make it harder for things to fall apart, and easier and faster to put them back together when they do.

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7 in 10 Cameras Are Running Outdated Firmware

As many as 68.4 percent—or almost 7 out of 10—cameras are currently running out of date firmware. 

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Information Security Forum Predicts 2020's Top Global Security Threats

The Information Security Forum (ISF) has announced the organization’s outlook for the top global security threats that businesses will face in 2020.

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Clark Atlanta University, Augusta University Partner on Cybersecurity and Cyber-Physical Systems

Clark Atlanta University (CAU) and Augusta University (AU) have forged a partnership between the CAU Department of Cyber-Physical Systems and the School of Computer and Cyber Sciences at Augusta University.

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British American Tobacco Suffers Data Breach and Ransomware Attack

A Romanian web platform owned by the international tobacco company British American Tobacco (BAT) has suffered a data breach and ransomware attack. 

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University of West Florida and Jikei College Group Partner to Address Global Cybersecurity Workforce Shortage

The University of West Florida and the Jikei College Group in Japan announced a partnership that aims to enhance global cybersecurity workforce development.

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Do Cultural Differences Account for Global Gap in Online Regulation?

Differences in cultural values have led some countries to tackle cyber attacks with increased internet regulation, while others have taken a ‘hands-off’ approach to online security.

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Cryptocurrency Crime for 2019 Cost $4.4 Billion

Cryptocurrency theft and scams stands at $4.4 billion, the lowest it has been in two years, according to the Cryptocurrency Anti-Money Laundering Report. 

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CISA Partners With Cutting-Edge Election Security Auditing Tool Ahead of 2020 Election

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is teaming up with election officials and private sector partners to develop and pilot an open source post-election auditing tool ahead of the 2020 elections.

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