Ncs news today

Here are some of the latest news stories from the National Cyber Security (NCS) sector:

Top Stories

  1. Ransomware Attack Hits Major US Hospital Chain: A ransomware attack has affected several hospitals in the US, causing disruptions to patient care and forcing some facilities to divert emergency patients to other hospitals. The attack is believed to have been carried out by the Ryuk ransomware gang. (Source: Healthcare IT News)
  2. US Government Warns of Chinese Malware: The US Department of Homeland Security has issued a warning about a Chinese malware campaign that has been targeting government agencies, defense contractors, and other organizations. The malware, known as "Axiom", is believed to be used for espionage and intellectual property theft. (Source: CyberScoop)
  3. Facebook Discloses New Security Flaw: Facebook has disclosed a new security flaw that could allow attackers to take control of user accounts. The flaw, which affects the company's "View As" feature, was discovered by a security researcher and has been patched. (Source: The Verge)

Industry News

  1. Cybersecurity Firm Acquires Rival: Cybersecurity firm, CrowdStrike, has acquired rival firm, Humio, in a deal worth $100 million. The acquisition is expected to enhance CrowdStrike's threat detection and incident response capabilities. (Source: Cybersecurity Ventures)
  2. New Cybersecurity Regulations for Financial Institutions: The US Federal Reserve has issued new regulations requiring financial institutions to implement stronger cybersecurity measures to protect customer data. The regulations are designed to reduce the risk of cyber attacks and data breaches. (Source: American Banker)
  3. Cybersecurity Awareness Month: October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and organizations around the world are promoting cybersecurity best practices and raising awareness about the importance of online security. (Source: Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency)

Research and Development

  1. New AI-Powered Cybersecurity Tool: Researchers at the University of California, Berkeley, have developed a new AI-powered cybersecurity tool that can detect and prevent cyber attacks in real-time. The tool uses machine learning algorithms to analyze network traffic and identify potential threats. (Source: Science Daily)
  2. Cybersecurity Research Grant: The National Science Foundation has awarded a grant to researchers at the University of Texas at Austin to study the development of new cybersecurity technologies. The grant is worth $1.5 million over three years. (Source: University of Texas at Austin)