April 29, 2024 at 01:20PM Canadian pharmacy chain London Drugs has closed all retail stores due to a cybersecurity incident. The company is investigating the cyberattack, and has hired external experts to assist in containment and investigation. London Drugs stated that it found no evidence of customer or employee data being impacted, and is advising … Read more
April 29, 2024 at 06:24AM The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has ongoing concerns about Google’s Privacy Sandbox advertising toolkit, leading to the postponement of dropping third-party cookies in Chrome until 2025. Google’s ad reinvention aims to balance privacy and competition, but regulators and industry rivals remain doubtful. The CMA’s report lists almost 80 … Read more
April 26, 2024 at 08:07AM The UK’s Investigatory Powers (Amendment) Bill 2024, approved by the King, extends digital surveillance powers under the Investigatory Powers Act 2016. It allows authorities to gather more data on citizens, citing national security and child protection. Critics oppose the expanded scope, citing privacy concerns and potential impact on technology innovation … Read more
April 25, 2024 at 05:13PM The FTC announced $5.6 million in refunds for Ring customers, paid by the Amazon subsidiary. This follows allegations of privacy breaches allowing cybercriminals and employees to spy on customers through Ring security cameras. The FTC accused Ring of inadequate privacy protections, leading to hackers accessing accounts and harassing users. The … Read more
April 24, 2024 at 05:12PM KnowBe4 has announced the acquisition of Egress, a leader in cloud email security, to provide a comprehensive AI-enabled security platform for organizations globally. This move aims to address human-related data breaches and cultivate a strong security culture. The transaction is expected to close in the coming months, subject to customary … Read more
April 24, 2024 at 01:19PM Microsoft is facing criticism for charging for security add-ons despite its own vulnerabilities and breaches. Enterprises are frustrated with the additional costs required for essential security tools, available only with specific subscriptions. While this pricing strategy delivers high revenues, it comes at a cost to users. Pressure is mounting for … Read more
April 23, 2024 at 08:38AM UnitedHealth Group, the parent company of Change Healthcare, reported finding protected health information and personally identifiable information following a ransomware attack in February. The attack impacted hospitals and pharmacies using UnitedHealth’s services. It could take several months to complete the analysis of the data and identify affected individuals. The attack … Read more
April 23, 2024 at 04:34AM A UK-based company, VISAV, fixed a bug in its Neighbourhood Alert platform following a report of a security issue. The bug had allowed unverified users to access personal data of registered members, including police officers and MPs. Once aware, the company promptly rectified the issue and reported itself to the … Read more
April 22, 2024 at 02:22PM Gartner highlights that while organizations are adopting zero-trust strategies, they may not fully encompass all operational aspects. Based on the meeting notes, it seems that organizations are finding limitations in the effectiveness of zero-trust strategies, as noted by Gartner. This could suggest a need for further evaluation and potential adjustments … Read more
April 22, 2024 at 10:05AM The Dutch Data Protection Authority (AP) issued a warning against government organizations using Facebook if data privacy cannot be guaranteed. An advisor suggested not using Facebook if there are privacy concerns. Facebook’s response disagreed with the advice, stating compliance with laws and engagement with the government. The AP criticized Meta’s … Read more