Cyber Essentials
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FBI, CISA: DDoS Attacks May Disrupt 2024 US Election Info
Threat actors may use DDoS attacks to create false narratives of election compromise, aiming to undermine public confidence in U.S.…
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Meta Facial Recognition Lawsuit Settled With Texas For $1.4B
Meta said it's glad to put the matter behind it and looks forward to expanding its business in Texas. by…
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Elon Musk’s X Halts Data Processing Amid AI Grok Controversy
•tX agrees to temporary suspension of personal data collection from EU users following concerns raised by Ireland's Data Protection Commission…
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Silvergate Accused Of Fraud, SEC Levies $50 Million Fine
The repercussions of this deception were severe. Silvergate’s stock plummeted, erasing billions in market value and leaving investors in the…
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Coordinated Takedown Disrupts Cobalt Strike Abuse
Nearly 700 IP addresses linked to cybercriminal activity and unlicensed Cobalt Strike instances were disabled in 27 countries by Mihir…
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French Authorities Seize Child Abuse And Drug Dealing Site
The online platform acted as a multipurpose criminal hub where child pornography, sexual exploitation, drug dealing, and violent acts including…
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Meta’s ‘Pay Or Consent’ Model Faces DMA Challenge In EU
The European Union Commission takes aim at the social media giant's data practices by Mihir Bagwe July 2, 2024 Share…
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Chrome To ‘Distrust’ Entrust Certificates: A Shakeup For Web Security
Concerning pattern of “compliance failures, unmet improvement commitments, and the absence of tangible, measurable progress” led to the decision, said…
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‘Julian Assange Is Free’ – WikiLeaks Founder Walks Free After U.S. Plea Deal
Assange agreed to plead guilty to a single charge of conspiracy to obtain and disclose national defense information, but plea…
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EU Chat Control Proposal To Prevent Child Sexual Abuse Slammed By Critics – The Cyber Express
“Whether you call it a backdoor, a front door or 'upload moderation,' it undermines encryption and creates significant vulnerabilities,” Signal…
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SEC Imposes 4-Day Time For Cybersecurity Incident Disclosure
Public companies in the US have to promptly disclose any cybersecurity breaches that could impact their financial standing. by Chandu…
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AI Act Approved: Europe Balances Innovation With Safety
AI Act aims to safeguard fundamental rights, democracy, the rule of law, and environmental sustainability while propelling Europe to the…
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FCC Fined AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile Over Illegal Data Sharing
AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile and Verizon sold location data to third parties without customer consent and without reasonable safeguards, the FCC…
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SEC Updates 24-Yr-Old Rule To Better Protect Financial Data
Main focus is on having a distinct incident response playbook that contains exact steps to follow in case of a…
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Copilot Recall Is ‘Dumbest Cybersecurity Move In A Decade’
The planned Copilot Recall feature for Copilot+ PCs is being called a data security and privacy nightmare by some. by…
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The U.S. Moves A Step Closer To A Cyber Force
After years of concern about U.S. cyberspace defenses, Congress may be ready to consider establishing a separate Cyber Force. by…
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911 S5 Botnet Operators Sanctioned By U.S. Treasury
The 911 S5 botnet compromised approximately 19 million IP addresses and facilitated the submission of tens of thousands of fraudulent…
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911 S5 – Likely The World’s Largest Botnet, Dismantled
YunHe Wang, a Chinese national alleged to be the administrator of the botnet, was arrested on May 24, said U.S.…
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Operation Endgame: Largest Crackdown On Ransomware-Delivering Botnets
International operation shuttered ransomware operations and dropper malware including IcedID, SystemBC, Pikabot, Smokeloader, Bumblebee and TrickBot leading to four arrests…
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UK’s ICO Warns Not To Ignore Data Privacy Amid Gen AI Race
Organizations developing or using generative AI must consider data protection from the outset, including rigorously assessing and mitigating risks to…
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U.S. House Panel Takes On AI Security And Misuse
A House committee heard testimony outlining AI's threat to national and cyber security – along with some possible solutions. by…
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SEC Fines NYSE Owner ICE For Delayed Reporting Of VPN Breach
SEC officials found out about the breach while investigating similar incidents. by Paul Shread May 22nd, 2024 Share on LinkedInShare…
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OpenAI Announces Safety And Security Committee Amid New Model Development
The Safety and Security Committee's first task will be to evaluate and further develop OpenAI’s processes and safeguards over the…
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7 New Pegasus Spyware Infections Spotted In Europe
Detailed investigation suggests that a single NSO Group customer might be responsible for at least five of these spyware cases.…
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OAIC Files Lawsuit Against Medibank Over 2022 Data Breach
The Australian Information Commissioner alleged that Medibank failed to take reasonable steps to protect personal information of its 9.7 million…
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Justice Department Cracks Down On Cybersecurity Violations
Guidehouse assumed a pivotal role as the prime contractor for New York's ERAP, responsible for overseeing the ERAP technology and…
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Sen. Wyden Urges HHS To Raise Healthcare Cybersecurity Standards
The call from Democratic senator comes on the heels of the Change Healthcare ransomware attack that could have been prevented…
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FCC Adopts BGP, School Cybersecurity Plans
The FCC’s moves would require broadband providers to demonstrate BGP security and fund a $200 million test of security technology…