October marks National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM), a significant initiative launched in 2004 by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the National Cyber Security Alliance. The goal is to have a month dedicated to reinforcing the importance of safeguarding our online presence. It began as an American effort, but the message resonated far and wide. Today, numerous countries around the globe have embraced the cause, underscoring that cyber threats don’t recognize borders. It’s a collective call to action, urging individuals and organizations to prioritize online safety, no matter where they’re located. It’s truly a global commitment to cyber resilience.
Following up on this post and this post , I have more commentary on this important initiative from Anurag Gurtu, CPO, StrikeReady:
The healthcare supply chain is a complex ecosystem that plays a critical role in delivering essential medical services. However, it has become an attractive target for cyber threat actors seeking to disrupt operations and steal sensitive data. To safeguard the healthcare supply chain, organizations must implement comprehensive cybersecurity measures. This includes conducting thorough risk assessments, identifying potential vulnerabilities, and implementing robust security protocols throughout the supply chain network. Collaboration with suppliers, third-party vendors, and partners is essential to ensure the security of upstream elements. By strengthening cybersecurity within the healthcare supply chain, organizations can enhance resilience and protect the continuity of healthcare services.
Microsoft And Amazon Team Up With Indian Law Enforcement To Take Down Scammers
Posted in Commentary with tags Amazon, Microsoft, Scams on October 22, 2023 by itnerdFrequent readers of this blog know that I hate scammers and I do what I can to expose and disrupt their scams. Thus when the news dropped that Amazon and Microsoft were teaming up with Indian authorities to take down scammers, it caught my attention:
On Thursday, October 19, Central Bureau Investigation (CBI), the federal enforcement agency in India, announced it has conducted multiple criminal raids in various cities across India. This operation was supported by a joint referral made by Microsoft and Amazon. The joint referral enabled the exchange of actionable intelligence and insights with CBI and other international law enforcement agencies to help them take action at scale.
And:
This collaboration marks the first time Microsoft and Amazon have joined forces to combat tech support fraud. We firmly believe that partnerships like these are not only necessary but pivotal in creating a safer online ecosystem and in extending our protective reach to a larger number of individuals. Technology-enabled fraud remains a persistent threat to both companies as the same cybercriminals and their infrastructure targets both our customers. Joining forces helps us more effectively protect individuals globally and prevent criminals from impersonating the Microsoft and Amazon brands to target innocent and unsuspecting victims.
This is a good initiative by Amazon and Microsoft. I am assuming that Indian law enforcement is only joining in because they were forced into it. I say that because the history of Indian law enforcement has been that they haven’t been interested in taking down scammers. Plus here’s been the fact that bribing the right law enforcement officials will make sure that scammers can operate with impunity. Thus I have to wonder how long that Indian law enforcement will be interested in participating in this? I guess we’ll see. But as it stands right now, I applaud this.
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