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A former employee at HackerOne used their access to sensitive information at the bug bounty platform to generate personal profits, the firm has revealed. The unnamed individual’s system access was terminated just 24 hours after a tip off from a customer revealed they had “improperly accessed information in clear violation of our values, our culture, our policies, and our employment contracts.” The firm analyzed internal logs and found that the then-employee, who had access to…

Cairn Oil & Gas is a major oil and gas exploration and production company in India. It currently contributes 25% to India’s domestic crude production (about 28.4 MMT) and is aiming to account for 50% of the total output. The company plans to spend ₹3,16,09 crores (₹31.6 billion) over the next three years to boost its production. The oil and gas industry currently confronts three major challenges: huge price fluctuation with volatile commodity prices, capital-intensive processes…

The widespread adaptability and integration of tools and the professionals who can effectively use them to comply with the law will significantly impact the careers of both lawyers and other legal personnel. One of the fastest-growing areas in the legal profession in the United States is Privacy Law. Privacy certifications endorse attorneys as credentialed privacy lawyers. Privacy certifications can boost income streams and growth potential while increasing job stability and sustainability. In addition, privacy certifications…

The job of a CISO is one of constant change and unexpected challenges.  One of the most energetic environments to govern is that of a university. Universities function not only as academic institutions, but also as research hubs, hosting both curious students, as well as notable scholars.  This is an audience not known for slow-motion progress. They need results, and they expect them quickly.  At a large university, the responsibility of a CISO is dizzying….

Cathy O’Sullivan is Editor for CIO New Zealand, based in Auckland. Cathy has worked in digital, print and broadcast media for almost two decades in newsrooms in New Zealand and Europe. She has a keen interest in emerging and disruptive technologies. Source link

By AJ Sarkar, Founder and CEO of OptimEyes.ai A company’s C-suite and directors assess cyber threats based on the potential impact on high-level business objectives. How will a particular attack impact year-over-year growth? Client experience and trust? Company reputation? An anticipated expansion or product launch? The information security operations team, on the other hand, needs technical details to execute an effective tactical defense, hold the hackers at bay, and minimize damage. In the middle, CISOs…

By Jamie Wilson, MD & Founder, Cryptoloc Technology Group It may not have attracted as much attention as the coronavirus, but ransomware has become a pandemic unto itself – and it’s sending the price of cyber insurance skyrocketing. Here’s what you can do to keep your premiums as low as possible. Cyber insurance is a relatively new addition to the insurance market that helps to protect organisations from the fallout of being hacked and is…

What’s happening Crypto prices continue to plunge, but cybercriminals still need the currencies for ransomware attacks. Why it matters Some experts say the price drops might be pushing cybercriminals away from ransomware and toward other kinds of cybercrime that involve stealing traditional money. The collapse of cryptocurrencies is rippling through the world of ransomware, security researchers say, even though bitcoin, ether and other digital tokens remain the payment of choice for cybercriminals locking up corporate…