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China Creates National Cyberattack Database

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China revealed that it is creating a national cyberattack database and will require telecom firms, internet companies and domain name providers to report any threats to it.

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Reserve Bank Of India To Expand Digital Payment Options

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India has seen a steady stream of digital payments since it locked down to prevent the spread of COVID-19 , but the nation of 1.3 Based on the experience of the pilot, more specific guidelines for the launch will be announced at a later date. In July, the National Payments Corp.

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SMS No Longer Secure for 2-Factor Authorization

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National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) released a draft of its latest guidelines on digital authentication this week, and it contains a disturbing bit of Read More. It might be time to say goodbye to those text messages containing PINs to help you log into your favorite banking site.

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EU Countries Gain Ability To Exclude ‘High-Risk’ 5G Suppliers

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New guidelines from the European Union (EU) allow for countries to restrict or exclude “high-risk” 5G providers from important parts of their telecom networks, according to Reuters. These guidelines warn about security interference from a third country in the supply chain of 5G networks, as well as the dangers of relying on only one vendor.

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Lawmakers Call For Stricter Guidelines On NSA Data Collection

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Two lawmakers want to pass an amendment that aims to stop a massive data collection program run by the National Security Agency (NSA). The bipartisan amendment wants to defund the program unless the government vows that it won’t intentionally collect data of Americans, including emails, messages and browsing data, without a warrant.

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UN Rule Mandates Connected Cars Be Secured Against Cyberattacks

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A new rule from the United Nations will require connected cars sold in Japan, South Korea and the European Union, among other places, to be protected against cyberattacks, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported. The EU said it would implement the rules starting in 2022, WSJ reported. And while the U.S.

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Experts: US House Examines Legislative Actions To Combat Cybercriminals

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But Kellerman and other security experts advocated at the hearing for legislative measures, such as modernizing anti-money laundering (AML) and forfeiture rules and moving the Secret Service to the Treasury Department, to help combat the threat.

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