Friday 9 June 2017

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 roundup of the top stories happening now that you need to know.

Cybersecurity Faces 1.8 Million Worker Shortfall By 2022

Over the next five years, the number of unfilled cybersecurity jobs will rise to a whopping 1.8 million, a 20% increase from 2015 estimates, according to a new (ISC)2 survey released today. Read more…

Consumers Trust Banks Over Tech Companies For Digital Payments

Payments still belong to banks, according to consumers—even when those payments are being made through a smartphone or an IoT device. The majority of “connected” consumers, nearly 80%, cited their bank as the “most trusted” provider for a digital payment solution, a study by PYMNTs on behalf of Visa found. Read more…

Inside Job: NSA Fails to Stop Another Leaker

For at least the third time in four years, the U.S. National Security Agency has failed to stop a leak of classified material from its network. Read more…

Recap: News agency hack blamed for diplomatic meltdown in Qatar

The diplomatic break between four of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states is being partially blamed on a security incident at Qatar News Agency (QNA). The alleged hack resulted in a fake news article that inflamed leaders in the region. Read more…



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