September 12, 2024 at 08:24AM Ireland’s Data Protection Commission (DPC) has initiated a cross-border inquiry into Google’s AI model to ensure compliance with EU regulations. The focus is on Google’s Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) and its processing of personal data under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This reflects broader efforts by EU and … Read more
September 12, 2024 at 07:18AM The Irish Data Protection Commission has initiated a statutory inquiry into Google’s AI model, PaLM 2, to assess its compliance with data protection regulations when processing European users’ personal data. This inquiry aims to safeguard individuals’ rights and freedoms, following similar actions against other tech companies for potential privacy violations. … Read more
September 11, 2024 at 09:39AM Executives and security leaders facing ransomware attacks endure immense stress and uncertainty. In a recent incident involving Hazard ransomware, victims paid a ransom for a decryption tool that ultimately didn’t work, escalating their distress. Despite this, cybersecurity experts emphasize the need for caution, as success with decryption tools is not … Read more
September 11, 2024 at 07:51AM The text discusses the concept of passwordless authentication and its potential benefits and challenges for organizations. While passwordless authentication offers enhanced security and improved user experience, it also presents challenges such as legacy system compatibility, user adoption, backup authentication methods, biometric data privacy concerns, and regulatory considerations. The text also … Read more
September 10, 2024 at 08:15AM WPS notified 950,000 individuals that their personal information was stolen in the MOVEit hack. The Russian-speaking Cl0p ransomware group exploited a zero-day in the MOVEit Transfer software, affecting 2,800+ organizations and compromising personal details of 96 million people. WPS will issue new Medicare cards and provide credit monitoring and identity … Read more
September 10, 2024 at 05:57AM Payment gateway provider, Slim CD, reported a data breach exposing personal and credit card information of approximately 1.7 million individuals. The breach, lasting ten months, was discovered on June 15, 2024, with unauthorized access potentially leading to compromised data. The affected individuals are being notified, and the company is enhancing … Read more
September 9, 2024 at 01:45PM A new form of sextortion email scam is targeting spouses, claiming that their partner is cheating and providing links to supposed evidence. This variant aims to exploit trust and cause fear in relationships. Based on the meeting notes, it seems that a new variant of sextortion email scams is emerging, … Read more
September 9, 2024 at 12:55PM Avis Rent A Car System notified 299,006 customers across multiple states of a data breach occurring between August 3-6. Personal information was stolen, although specifics were not disclosed in the breach notification letter. Avis is enhancing security measures and offering free credit monitoring to affected individuals due to the incident. … Read more
September 9, 2024 at 12:10PM Around 1.7 million people will receive a letter from Florida-based Slim CD following the detection of an intrusion dating back nearly a year. The company, providing payment processing solutions, acknowledged potential compromise of credit card data, names, and addresses. While no misuse has been detected, the company initiated investigations and … Read more
September 9, 2024 at 05:09AM A recent mobile malware campaign known as SpyAgent is targeting Android device users in South Korea and the U.K. Through deceptive apps, it aims to steal mnemonic keys and gain access to cryptocurrency wallets, potentially leading to fund theft. The campaign demonstrates sophisticated evasion techniques and marks a concerning trend … Read more