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Hi, it's me, InfoSecSherpa! Welcome to my Nuzzel e-newsletter. I do my best to give you a daily summary of 10 Information Security news items that aren't necessarily getting a lot of attention. Thanks for subscribing! Follow me on Twitter @InfoSecSherpa!
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Go malware is now common, having been adopted by both APTs and e-crime groups
ZDNet – Catalin Cimpanu – Feb 26, 1:09 PM

The number of malware strains coded in the Go programming language has seen a sharp increase of around 2,000% over the last few years, since 2017, cybersecurity firm Intezer said in a report published this week. The company's findings highlight and…

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LastPass in privacy hot seat over web trackers
CNET – Rae Hodge – Feb 26, 7:51 AM

A security researcher recommends dropping LastPass after a privacy advocacy app discovered seven web trackers in the password manager. LastPass 's slate of web trackers are in the spotlight after a security researcher recommended switching away…

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The Grift and Cybercrime Blight on the Covid-19 Vaccine Rollout
Gizmodo – Will Peischel – Feb 26, 7:20 AM

Last August, federal agents searched the Redmond, Washington, laboratory of Johnny Stine, a bootleg biotechnician whom they'd been investigating since March. As they fanned across Stine's warehouse, they encountered your typical scientist fare: lab…

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Congress has new appetite for breach law following SolarWinds hack - lawmaker
CNA – Feb 26, 8:45 PM

WASHINGTON: A senior Democratic lawmaker said there is a growing appetite for a new federal cybersecurity breach notification law in the wake of a sprawling series of digital intrusions blamed on the Russian government. The comment, made by…

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Central Otago firm on board for maritime security work
Otago Daily Times Online News – Feb 26, 7:30 AM

A partnership has been struck between an Alexandra company and Australian geospatial-intelligence organisation to tackle illegal activity at sea. The $A100,000 ($NZ107,000) deal between the Xerra Earth Observation Institute and Australia's…

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Checklist: Flight Planning For Security | Aviation Week Network
Aviation Week – Feb 26

Flight crews must prepare and have a heightened awareness of security issues when they travel, especially when flying internationally. Experiences among flights can vary widely. How should flight departments prepare? NBAA Go flight operations…

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After Lady Gaga Dognapping And Shooting, Pet Security Grows More Intense
CINEMABLEND – Feb 26, 7:11 AM

The recent dognapping of two of Lady Gaga's dogs is, unfortunately, still unsolved at the time of this writing. With her dog walker Ryan Fisher still recovering from the shooting that occurred at the time of the theft, other dog walking companies…

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UAE schools: Hackers target virtual classrooms, students get safety training
Khaleej Times – Afkar Abdullah – Feb 26, 11:00 AM

Teachers, parents and schools in the UAE have raised concern as hackers and pranksters found their way to virtual classrooms. In such cases, the intent has been to create mayhem and disruption and eventually shut down an online session. Imagine a…

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US cyber-security firm Rapid7 opens modern Belfast office
BelfastTelegraph.co.uk – Margaret Canning – Feb 26, 5:54 AM

It could pass for the foyer of a trendy bar or boutique hotel - but in fact, this is the new Belfast office of a US cyber-security firm. Even though employees are still working at home in line with Executive guidelines, Boston-based Rapid7 has…

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Don't let Cyber Insurance be Your Cybersecurity Plan
JD Supra – Feb 25

In a recent letter to insurers, the New York State Department of Financial Services (“NYDFS”) acknowledged the key role cyber insurance plays in managing and reducing cyber risk – while also warning insurers that they could be…

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