SEC ends probe into MOVEit attacks impacting 95 million people

August 7, 2024 at 06:42PM Progress Software’s handling of a MOVEit Transfer zero-day flaw, leading to data exposure of 95 million people, was investigated by the SEC. However, in a recent filing, the SEC’s Division of Enforcement will not recommend any enforcement action regarding the security incident. Progress Software still faces numerous class-action lawsuits despite … Read more

Uncle Sam opens probe into CrowdStrike turbulence at Delta Air Lines

July 24, 2024 at 01:11PM The US Department of Transportation is investigating Delta Air Lines’ handling of the recent IT outage caused by CrowdStrike’s update, leading to numerous flight cancellations and delays. The Secretary of Transportation expressed concerns over Delta’s recovery efforts, prompting a new enforcement era. Delta’s progress update shows gradual improvements, but the … Read more

ICO fines spam slinging financial services biz

January 22, 2024 at 06:09AM LADH Limited, a financial services company, was fined £50,000 by the UK’s data regulator for illegally sending over 31,000 spam text messages without consent. The company failed to offer recipients the chance to opt out, and claimed to have received consent from a third party without written confirmation. The ICO … Read more

UK’s cookie crumble: Data watchdog serves up tougher recipe for consent banners

November 22, 2023 at 05:26AM The UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) is cracking down on website design to ensure that opting out of cookies is as easy as opting in. The ICO has given 30 days’ notice to companies running popular websites in the UK, warning them to comply with data protection regulations or face … Read more