cyber security
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WannaCry attack is good business for cyber security firms
EghtesadOnline: For Kris Hagerman, chief executive of UK-based cyber security firm Sophos Group Plc, the past week could have been bad. The WannaCry "ransomware" attack hobbled some of its hospital…
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U.S. presidential commission issues recommendations on cyber security
EghtesadOnline: The U.S. government and the private sector must cooperate to improve the security of digital networks, a U.S. presidential commission on cyber security recommended in a wide-ranging…
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U.S. calls on automakers to make cyber security a priority
EghtesadOnline; Automakers should make shielding the electronic and computer systems of vehicles from hackers a priority, developing layers of protection that can secure a vehicle throughout…
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McCain vows to block proposed separation of NSA, cyber command
EghtesadOnline: U.S. Senator John McCain said on Tuesday he would use his power to block the confirmation of a key cyber security official if necessary to prevent any Obama administration move…
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Intel to spin out security unit, sell stake in business to TPG
EghtesadOnline: Intel Corp said it would spin out its cyber security division, formerly known as McAfee, and sell a majority stake in it to investment firm TPG for $3.1 billion in cash.