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• Security crucial as 5G connects more industries, devices
  With more industries and machines connected as 5G networks roll out, securing these links will be a top challenge even as it becomes more complex to manage such ecosystems, says Nokia's Asia-Pacific head.
  
• Semiconductor restraints will shake up auto maker supply chains: Nvidia CEO
  In the wake of GM and Ford plants idling, Jensen Huang has said the automotive supply chain needs to be re-engineered.
  
• 'FLoC off!' Vivaldi declares as it says no to Google's tracking system
  Google FLoC continues to see opposition grow, as Vivaldi labels the tracking system as 'privacy-invasive' and 'nasty'.
  
• FBI blasts away web shells on US servers in wake of Exchange vulnerabilities
  Feds turn into cyberfirefighters and hose down the web shell bonfire raging on hundreds of unpatched Exchange servers.
  
• Microsoft April patch download covers 114 CVEs including new Exchange Server bugs
  Microsoft credited the NSA for finding two remote code execution vulnerability flaws (CVE-2021-28480 and CVE-2021-28481).
  
• Samsung's new Galaxy Quantum 2 uses quantum cryptography to secure apps
  Launched in South Korea, the Quantum 2 smartphone has a quantum random number generator chip built in.
  
• Cybersecurity: Victims are spotting cyber attacks much more quickly - but there's a catch
  Cyber criminals are spending less time inside networks before they're discovered. But that's partly because when hackers deploy ransomware, they don't stay hidden for long.
  
• Broadcom moves its Symantec, CA software portfolios to Google Cloud
  Broadcom will deliver its enterprise software portfolio starting with Symantec via Google Cloud. DevOps and the former CA Technologies applications will also move over.
  
• Brave browser disables Google's FLoC tracking system
  Opposition grows to Google's new system for tracking users online to personalise ads.
  
• Aruba brings new security integrations to its Edge Services Platform
  The new ESP capabilities include enhancements to Aruba EdgeConnect, the SD-WAN edge platform Aruba acquired last year when it purchased Silver Peak.
  
• How the NAME:WRECK Bugs Impact Consumers, Businesses
  How this class of vulnerabilities will impact millions connected devices and potentially wreck the day of IT security professionals.
  
• COVID-Related Threats, PowerShell Attacks Lead Malware Surge
  Researchers measured 648 new malware threats every minute during Q4 2020.  
  
• Tax Phish Swims Past Google Workspace Email Security
  Crooks are looking to harvest email credentials with a savvy campaign that uses the Typeform service to host the phishing page.
  
• Adobe Patches Slew of Critical Security Bugs in Bridge, Photoshop
  The security bugs could open the door for arbitrary code-execution and full takeover of targeted machines.
  
• Chrome Zero-Day Exploit Posted on Twitter
  An update to Google’s browser that fixes the flaw is expected to be released on Tuesday.
  
• 1.3M Clubhouse Users’ Data Dumped in Hacker Forum for Free
  Clubhouse denies it was ‘breached’ and says the data is out there for anyone to grab.
  
• Man Arrested for AWS Bomb Plot
  A man caught in an FBI sting allegedly said he wanted to destroy "70 percent of the internet" by going after the tech giant's data centers.
  
• Zero Trust: The Mobile Dimension
  Hank Schless, senior security solutions manager at Lookout, discusses how to secure remote working via mobile devices.
  
• IcedID Circulates Via Web Forms, Google URLs
  Attackers are filling out and submitting web-based "contact us" forms, thus evading email spam filters.
  
• DOJ: Creep Coach Finagles Nude Athlete Photos
  Allegedly perv college coach charged with cyberstalking and extorting nudes from his female athletes.