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      Google Removes 106 Chrome Extensions for Collecting Sensitive User Data

      2020-06-18

      ZDNet: The 106 extensions are part of a batch of 111 Chrome extensions that have been identified as malicious in a report published today by cyber-security firm Awake Security.

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      Covid-19 Crisis Flags Up Operational Challenges and Cybersecurity Risks, Panelists Say

      2020-06-17

      HedgeWeek: Panel sessions on evolving operational challenges and cybersecurity heard how the current remote working environment is shining a light on operational risk challenges, with the ongoing coronavirus pandemic described as “the largest continuity test ever” for emerging hedge fund managers.

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      What Happens When Private Equity Firms Fall for Tech Companies

      2020-06-17

      Institutional Investor: Private equity firms are increasingly targeting publicly traded technology companies for buyouts, including Thomas Bravo’s deal in early March to buy cybersecurity firm Sophos. As a result, some tech firms may be staying public for a far shorter period of time, according to a new report from data provider PitchBook. 

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      Six Months After Cyberattack, LifeLabs Says it Has Appointed a CISO and Rolled Out New Security Policies

      2020-06-16

      IT World Canada: Half a year after suffering arguably the worst data breach in Canadian history, LifeLabs provided its customers with an update on what it’s doing to make sure history isn’t repeated.

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      U.S. Investigating Hacker Ring Paid to Target Corporate Critics

      2020-06-09

      Yahoo Finance: U.S. authorities are investigating a vast hacking-for-hire operation that involves attempts to pilfer confidential communications from investigative journalists, short sellers and advocacy groups fighting climate change, according to law enforcement officials, court documents and cybersecurity officials who have tracked the scheme for years.

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      Advent Countersues Forescout, Asking Out of $1.9 Billion Deal

      2020-06-08

      Bloomberg Law: Advent International Corp. countersued Forescout Technologies Inc. in Delaware Monday, six weeks before a YouTube trial over the breakdown of their $1.9 billion take-private buyout, saying the deal’s collapse can’t be blamed on the coronavirus alone.

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      Strengthening Your IT Security Against Cyber Threats

      2020-06-05

      Cision: In the new guide from IT solutions and services provider, Softcat, in-house cyber security experts explain what it takes to enhance cyber security in collaboration with suppliers, customers and everyone in between, to ensure safety along the supply chain.

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      San Francisco Pension Data Breach May Have Exposed Bank Info

      2020-06-04

      Government Technology: The pension system’s vendor, 10up Inc., said an outside party accessed a test data server with members’ information on Feb. 24. The server was closed and 10up Inc. said there was no evidence information was removed, but could not confirm whether the data was viewed or copied.

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      CPA Canada Hit by Cyberattack, Affecting Data of More Than 329,000

      2020-06-04

      Yahoo Finance: A cyberattack on the Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada website has affected the personal information of more than 329,000 members and stakeholders, the organization said.

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      Advent Says Revenues, Not Virus, Justify Breaking Forescout Deal

      2020-06-02

      Bloomberg Law: Advent International Corp. is arguing in Delaware court that it can walk away from its planned $1.9 billion take-private buyout of Forescout Technologies Inc. over the cybersecurity company’s precipitous revenue decline, whether it was caused by the Covid-19 pandemic or not.

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