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Home   »   Current News   »   This Week in Security News: Hijacks and Healthcare

This Week in Security News: Hijacks and Healthcare

  • Posted on:August 10, 2018
  • Posted in:Current News, Security
  • Posted by:
    Jon Clay (Global Threat Communications)
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Welcome to our weekly roundup, where we share what you need to know about the cybersecurity news and events that happened over the past few days. This week, Singapore looks into the effectiveness of virtual browsers in an attempt to reduce cyberattacks on healthcare systems. Also, cybercriminals have hijacked the computer servers of the Professional Golfers’ Association, locking officials out of crucial files related to upcoming rounds in the PGA Championship and the Ryder Cup in France.

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Do you think Machine Learning can help industry professionals understand how web defacers operate? Why or why not? Share your thoughts in the comments below or follow me on Twitter to continue the conversation: @JonLClay.

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