November 11, 2024 at 12:10PM The US Supreme Court will determine the fate of a shareholder lawsuit against Meta (Facebook) regarding the Cambridge Analytica data breach. The Ninth Circuit allowed the case to proceed, citing misleading risk disclosures. Lawyers argue that organizations must not mislead investors about past risks impacting their business. **Meeting Takeaways: US … Read more
November 7, 2024 at 05:17PM Canada has ordered the closure of ByteDance’s TikTok subsidiary over national security concerns but will not ban the TikTok app itself. The government faces challenges in balancing privacy threats with the app’s popularity while legislative changes are underway to enhance user data protection. TikTok plans to contest the ruling. **Meeting … Read more
November 7, 2024 at 06:10AM Canada will not block TikTok but has ordered the dissolution of its Canadian business following a national security review. The decision comes amidst ongoing concerns regarding data privacy and security related to the popular app. **Meeting Takeaways:** 1. **Decision on TikTok**: Canada has decided not to block access to the … Read more
November 6, 2024 at 11:57PM The Canadian government has ordered TikTok to cease operations in the country due to national security risks but will not ban the app for the public. The decision follows a review by the intelligence community. TikTok plans to challenge this order, which could impact hundreds of local jobs. ### Meeting … Read more
November 6, 2024 at 02:36AM Meta has been fined $15.67 million by South Korea’s data privacy agency for illegally collecting sensitive data from about 980,000 Facebook users and sharing it with advertisers without consent. The watchdog cited failures in user consent and security measures, and will continue monitoring Meta’s compliance with regulations. ### Meeting Takeaways … Read more
November 4, 2024 at 12:04PM The City of Columbus, Ohio, reported that 500,000 residents’ personal data may have been accessed in a ransomware attack by Rhysida. The breach involved sensitive information, including names, addresses, and social security numbers. Columbus offered two years of credit monitoring to affected residents and faces scrutiny over its response. ### … Read more
November 4, 2024 at 09:58AM In July 2024, a ransomware attack in Columbus, Ohio, compromised the personal data of 500,000 individuals. The Rhysida gang claimed to have stolen sensitive information and subsequently leaked 45% on the dark web. The City is offering credit monitoring services and advising impacted individuals to monitor for suspicious activity. ### … Read more
November 1, 2024 at 05:45PM Microsoft has delayed the release of its AI tool, Recall, to address cybersecurity concerns raised by professionals about securing user data. Originally set for October, it’s now expected in December, with enhanced privacy features. The company aims to balance AI usability with strong security measures to protect user information. ### … Read more
October 31, 2024 at 03:41PM Microsoft has postponed the rollout of its AI-powered Windows Recall feature, originally set for October, to December for further testing due to customer privacy concerns. The feature captures screenshots and analyzes them with AI, but significant pushback emphasized the need for enhanced privacy protections and user opt-in requirements. ### Meeting … Read more
October 29, 2024 at 03:52AM The U.S. government has released guidance on the Traffic Light Protocol (TLP) for sharing threat intelligence among the private sector and federal agencies. TLP’s color codes (Red, Amber, Green, White) guide information sharing levels to enhance trust and collaboration in cybersecurity while ensuring controlled distribution. ### Meeting Notes Takeaways – … Read more