Rutherford County Schools Data Breach: An Examination of Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities In mid-December, the hacker group known as "Rhysida" surfaced on the dark web, advertising an auction that offered sensitive data stolen from Rutherford County Schools. The group initially sought a ransom of 20 Bitcoin, roughly equivalent to $2 million. When…
Governance & Risk Management, Privacy Plaintiffs Sue Apple, Alleging Eavesdropping via Siri Akshaya Asokan (asokan_akshaya) • January 4, 2025 Image: Shutterstock Apple Inc. has agreed to a $95 million settlement in response to a lawsuit alleging that the technology giant unlawfully recorded conversations through its Siri virtual assistant. Plaintiffs claimed…
New Draft Digital Personal Data Protection Rules Mandate Enhanced Data Security Measures for Companies In a significant move to bolster data privacy in India, businesses are now required to adopt stringent data security protocols in response to the recently unveiled draft Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) rules. Key measures such…
Fraud Management & Cybercrime , HIPAA/HITECH , Ransomware Indiana Attorney General Imposes $350,000 Fine on Westend Dental Following 2020 Ransomware Incident Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • January 3, 2025 Indiana’s Attorney General claims Westend Dental attempted to downplay its 2020 ransomware breach. (Image: Getty Images) In a significant…
Atos Denies Breach Amid Ransomware Allegations The French technology company Atos has refuted claims made by the ransomware group known as Space Bears, stating that its internal systems were not compromised. In a statement released on January 3, the struggling IT service provider emphasized that no internal infrastructure was breached,…
As the new year unfolds, the persistent threats from hacks, scams, and malicious individuals online continue to pose significant risks. Just before the transition into the new year, the United States Treasury Department reported a notable breach attributed to an unidentified Advanced Persistent Threat group suspected of ties to the…
Access Management Market Experiences Robust Growth Despite Challenges in Password Security Recent insights from Gartner have highlighted significant trends in the access management landscape, revealing a notable expansion driven by the increasing demand for enhanced customer identity solutions. The access management sector saw a remarkable 17.6% growth, reaching a market…
Social Media Platforms Required to Obtain Parental Consent for Children’s Data Processing Recent draft regulations propose significant changes to how social media platforms and online services handle children’s personal data. Under these provisions, companies will be mandated to secure verifiable parental consent before they can collect or process any personal…
Standards, Regulations & Compliance Cyber Defense Agency Aims to Strengthen Protections Against Chinese Intrusion Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • January 3, 2025 A final rule from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection Agency concludes a Biden administration initiative to limit the bulk transfer of Americans’ data to adversary nations including China. (Image:…
