USAID launches ‘digital policy’ to guide it through next decade
This past week, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Administrator Samantha Power announced the agency’s new $14.6 million digital policy…
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Australia’s digital ID must put cybersecurity first, says Law Council
Australia’s upcoming national digital ID must represent the “gold standard” when it comes to privacy and cybersecurity, the Law Council…
IT systems for US security clearances at risk, GAO says
As the four-year-old U.S. Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) continues to build out the National Background Investigation Services (NBIS)…
Digital identity security company Linx gets $33M in funding
New York-based Linx Security has secured $33 million in funding to accelerate the development of its digital identity security system….
CISA, FLETC failed to protect law enforcement officers’ PII, other data
Two important arms of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) failed to protect personally identifiable information (PII) and sensitive…
Dock partners with university for anonymous cyber incident reporting using VCs
Organizations have been known to hesitate to report cybersecurity incidents within their infrastructure due to concerns about damaging their reputation…
Cyber Digital Services, Defence and Security Asia (CyberDSA 2024)
Cyber Digital Services, Defence and Security Asia (CyberDSA 2024) Kuala Lumpur August 6-8, 2024 The CyberDSA 2024, organised by Aerosea…
Google introduces passkeys for users at high risk of cyberattacks
Google users now have the option to use passkeys for account security in signing up for its Advanced Protection Program…
Cybercriminals exploit lack of MFA use by aid groups
Humanitarian organizations in the Middle East are being targeted by cyberattacks likely coming from supporters of the Houthi rebels, an…
Singapore AML law responds to high concern over bank fraud, biometrics theft
Consumers are feeling increasing anxiety about the effectiveness of banks’ fraud-protection measures, a recent study by Jumio highlights. This is…
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