November 11, 2024 at 11:32AM The FBI warns of a rising trend in cybercriminals abusing emergency data requests (EDRs) in the US, using compromised government emails to obtain sensitive information from businesses. The FBI emphasizes the need for vigilance, recommending improved cybersecurity measures and close cooperation with local field offices to mitigate risks and validate … Read more
October 23, 2024 at 04:35PM A hacker named Satanic claims to have stolen records of 350 million Hot Topic customers, including personal information. They demand $20,000 for the database, asserting limited financial details are compromised. The breach possibly originated from an employee’s malware infection. The data’s actual value appears minimal despite its large scale. **Meeting … Read more
June 27, 2024 at 10:03AM Summary: The commentary emphasizes the importance of secure social norms in cybersecurity. It highlights the need for individuals, including security professionals, to adopt secure behaviors to reduce the risk of breaches. It explains steps for establishing secure social norms, such as educating people on protecting personal identifiable information and promoting … Read more
March 21, 2024 at 12:00PM Dymium, a California startup, secures $7 million in funding from Two Bear Capital and angel investors. The company offers enterprise data protection products, including a platform that integrates with existing IAM infrastructure and a SecureChat AI portal. Its solutions ensure real-time, transparent data governance and PII protection, with deployment options … Read more
February 12, 2024 at 04:56PM Telecom companies are now required to report data breaches affecting customers’ personally identifiable information within 30 days under the FCC’s updated rule. This follows years of proposals and aims to expand breach notification requirements and hold providers accountable. The stricter rules have been prompted by major breaches at major U.S. … Read more