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AWS offers Information Security Incident Response to curtail cyber attacks
Amazon Web Services (AWS), the cloud computing division of Amazon Inc., has introduced a new Security Incident Response service designed to help cybersecurity teams respond quickly and efficiently to cyber-attacks. This innovative service aims to assist security teams in preparing for, analyzing, responding to, and recovering from various types of security incidents, such as data […]
Apple iPhone inactivity reboot data security feature and Amazon data breach 2024
Apple Introduces ‘Inactivity Reboot’ Security Feature to Protect iPhones from Theft and Data Breach Apple iPhones running iOS 18.1 are now equipped with an enhanced security feature designed to safeguard personal data in case of device theft. Dubbed the “Inactivity Reboot,” this innovative addition is a significant upgrade to Apple’s ongoing commitment to protecting its […]
Amazon helps in nabbing Anonymous Sudan cyber criminals
For the first time in the history of the tech industry, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has publicly acknowledged the pivotal role of Amazon Web Services (AWS) in the apprehension of two key individuals associated with the hacking group known as Anonymous Sudan. This group has been responsible for a series of denial-of-service (DDoS) […]
Amazon to build a $2 billion secret data center for Australian Military Intelligence
The Australian Signals Directorate has partnered with Amazon, the American technology giant, to establish a highly secure data center aimed at safeguarding military information from illicit access on the dark web. The project, estimated to cost over $2 billion under the Albanese administration, will see Amazon Web Services (AWS) constructing a clandestine data facility dedicated […]
Russia bans Microsoft followed by Amazon and Google
Russia implemented a sweeping ban on Microsoft Cloud services on March 20th, with plans to extend the prohibition to Google and Amazon web services in the coming weeks. While security analysts cite national security concerns as the primary motive, trade experts suggest it’s a retaliatory measure against sanctions imposed on the country on December 18, […]
France slaps 32 million Euros penalty on Amazon for data privacy concerns among employees
Amazon France Logistique, a subsidiary of the American retail behemoth Amazon Inc., has been hit with a substantial fine of $35 million or €32 million by the Commission Nationale Informatique & Libertes (CNIL), the French data protection authority. The penalty was imposed due to the alleged intrusive surveillance of warehouse staff. CNIL asserted that the […]
Amazon Web Services mandates MFA Security
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has taken a significant step toward enhancing security by mandating multi-factor authentication (MFA) for all privileged accounts starting from April 2024. This move aims to mitigate the risks associated with account hijacking, reinforcing the importance of default security measures. Steve Schmidt, Chief Security Officer (CSO) at AWS, stated, “By the end […]
Amazon offers $20m to bolster cybersecurity of K-12 schools
Amazon Web Services has committed a substantial sum of $20 million to support President Biden’s initiative aimed at bolstering cybersecurity measures within K-12 schools. The overarching goal of this initiative, emanating from the White House, is to fortify the databases of elementary, middle, and high schools against the increasing threat of sophisticated cyber-attacks, notably ransomware. […]
Amazon agrees to pay $31m after FTC Privacy and Security charges
Amazon has recently reached a settlement with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and agreed to pay a $31 million penalty in response to two civil complaints. The charges against the retailing giant involved allegations of invading the privacy of its female employees through Ring cameras and failing to delete recordings of children on its Alexa […]
Amazon to replace human staff with AI propelled robots
As expected, the Artificial Intelligence technology is invading our lives so much that it has already started stealing our jobs as robots are being hired as human replacements. The reason is that they do not ask for leaves or weekly offs, work 24/7 if/when necessary, are easy to maintain, do not take sick leaves and […]
