Friday 30 December 2016

Weekly News Roundup



Too busy working all week to keep up with the most interesting stories coming out of the technology and security industries? Below are our recommendations for a round-up of the top stories happening now that you need to know.
  1. New cybersecurity guidelines for medical devices tackle evolving threats
This week the FDA released recommendations for how medical device manufacturers should maintain the security of internet-connected devices. Read more…
In response to the Russian cyber attacks on the US, President Obama expelled 35 Russian intelligence operatives and sanctioned five Russian entities and four individuals for an alleged cyber assault during the 2016 presidential campaign. Read more…
As we round out 2016, there was another massive DDoS attack a few days before Christmas, and this one is one of the largest DDoS attacks on record.  What’s new with this attack is that it introduces a new malicious network called Leet Botnet. Read more…
This week it came out that researchers find flaws in many major travel booking systems that are lacking a proper way to authenticate air travelers, which makes it easy for hackers to alter flight details or steal sensitive personal data. Read more…

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