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Hawaiʻi police caution iPhone users over NameDrop security feature
The Hawai’i Police Department is cautioning iPhone users over security concerns related to a new feature that is part of Apple’s latest operating system software update.
MEDB to host webinar on cybersecurity basics for CEOs
The Maui Economic Development Board will host “Secure Today, Safe Tomorrow: Cybersecurity Basics for CEOs” on July 19. This webinar is led by Pamela Feld, the founder and CEO of Triumph Technology Group.
Health Dept. issues notice of unauthorized access to Electronic Death Registry
On Jan. 23, 2023, Mandiant, a cybersecurity threat intelligence company, notified the Office of Enterprise Technology Services, Office of Homeland Security and DOH that an external medical certifier account of the EDRS was compromised and the login credentials were placed for sale on the dark web.
Cybersecurity attack on Hawaiʻi airport websites had no impact on internal systems
“This attack was focused only on the public-facing website for the airports and had no impact on internal systems, operations, or traveler safety,” said Gov. David Ige.
Russia-Related Geopolitical Tension Impacts to Hawai‘i discussed
“While there is no specific, credible threat to Hawai‘i at this time, we encourage all organizations—regardless of size—to heed the Department of Homeland Security’s recommendations and adopt a heightened posture when it comes to cybersecurity and protecting their most critical assets,” said Frank Pace, Administrator, Hawai‘i Office of Homeland Security.
$52.81B Homeland Security FY Funding Proposed to Support HI-EMA, ICE and More
Congressman Ed Case, HI-01, announced approval by his US House Committee on Appropriations of the Department of Homeland Security funding bill, one of the 12 bills that will collectively fund the federal government for Fiscal Year 2022, commencing Oct. 1, 2021.
Seabury Hall Girls Star in National Cybersecurity Talent Competition
Seabury Hall girls topped the leaderboard in the nation’s largest high school cybersecurity talent competition, Girls Go CyberStart, designed to bridge the cybersecurity skills gap in the US. Seabury Hall girls finished 3rd in the state, and 47th overall nationwide.
