CSO US First Look
The day's top cybersecurity news and in-depth coverage
July 17, 2024
Kaspersky Lab shuts down US operations in wake of national security ban
The announcement comes as CISOs deal with a 29 September deadline to stop using the companyâs antivirus software, which the US Department of Commerce recently deemed a national security risk. Read more
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Sometimes the cybersecurity tech industry is its own worst enemy
A lack of cooperation and industry standards impacts everyoneâs digital safety, making product integration ridiculously difficult in an era of increasingly sophisticated attacks. Read more
What savvy hiring execs look for in a CISO today
The CISO role is undergoing a sea change, requiring a range of seemingly contradictory skills and experiences. Hereâs how experts see the role evolving â and how hiring execs assess the blend of âMother Teresa and a kamikaze pilot,â as one CIO puts it, necessary to succeed as a CISO today. Read more
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Why a TikTok ban makes sense
The U.S. attempting to ban TikTok goes beyond just stopping a social media app that shows funny dance videos or makeup tips. Experts in national intelligence say itâs about stopping a foreign state (China) from waging information warfare against the U.S. and protecting citizens from propaganda campaigns. Keith chats with Craig Albert, Ph.D., from Augusta University about the dangers of TikTok, as well as how foreign nations and other cyberhacker groups utilize social media to subtly (and not-so-subtly) influence the opinions of American citizens.Read more
Disney suffers massive internal communications data leak after cyberattack
The incident highlights the need for stronger security in workplace collaboration tools. Read more
Hacker was allegedly paid $370,000 ransom to delete stolen AT&T data
The hacker claims it sent a video as proof of deletion and received the ransom in bitcoins. Read more
