Cyber Security Headlines
Week in Review: CDK Blacksuit developments, Criminal nuclear failures. U.S. Kaspersky ban
Jun 28, 2024
CISO Jim Bowie from Tampa General Hospital discusses recent cybersecurity news, including criminal nuclear failures and a US ban on Kaspersky. Topics cover data breaches, challenges in critical infrastructure, outdated systems, software vulnerabilities, cyber talent recruitment, ransomware attacks, and insights into cybersecurity incidents.
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Quick takeaways
- US government bans Kaspersky amid Russian affiliation concerns, urging switch to alternative security solutions.
- Cellafield nuclear site faces criminal charges for cybersecurity deficiencies, highlighting need for enhanced infrastructure security measures.
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US Government Bans Kaspersky and Sanctions Executives
The US government has banned Kaspersky antivirus software and imposed sanctions on 12 of its executives due to its Russian affiliation. This decision follows previous concerns from 2017 about Russian government ties and NSA tools. Although individuals and businesses can continue to use existing Kaspersky products without legal violations, it's suggested to seek security alternatives amidst election season.
