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US CISA Announces Final Cybersecurity Regulations for Limited Bulk Data Collection

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:…

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Ensuring Safety, Building Trust, and Fostering Resilience – OpenGov Asia

India Advances Data Protection Framework Amid Cybersecurity Challenges In an age defined by rapid digital transformation, India has positioned itself at the forefront of safeguarding personal data, recognizing the growing importance of establishing a secure and accountable digital environment. The Indian government has taken significant steps in this direction, launching…

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Californians Claim X Prevented Access to Amber Alert for Missing 14-Year-Old

In July 2023, residents of Missouri experienced a common challenge when the Missouri Highway Patrol issued an Amber Alert through a push notification that linked to a post on X (formerly Twitter). This shift in notification practices highlighted issues concerning the visibility of public safety alerts, as many individuals discovered…

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Japanese Businesses Experience Surge in DDoS Attacks

DDoS Protection, Security Operations Surge in DDoS Attacks Targets Japanese Logistics, Government, and Financial Sectors Jayant Chakravarti (@JayJay_Tech) • January 3, 2025 Image taken near Mt. Fuji at Lake Saiko. (Credit: Shutterstock) Japanese Businesses Endure Widespread DDoS Attacks During the recent holiday season, major Japanese corporations, including the national airline…

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Privacy Breach Warning: Parental Approval in New Digital Privacy Regulations | Latest News India

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology in India has unveiled the draft Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, initiating a public consultation process. This significant development follows the announcement of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDPA) over 16 months ago, marking a pivotal step toward implementing comprehensive data privacy…

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Time to Verify If You’ve Installed Any of These 33 Malicious Chrome Extensions

Cyberhaven Extension Compromise Highlights Risks of Spear Phishing Attacks In a recent incident that underscores the vulnerabilities of browser extensions, a spear phishing campaign targeted developers of the Cyberhaven extension, leading to the deployment of a malicious update. A link embedded in a phishing email directed a Cyberhaven developer to…

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US Imposes Sanctions on Beijing Firm Over Flax Typhoon Cyber Hacking

Cyberwarfare / Nation-State Attacks, Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Network Firewalls, Network Access Control US Treasury Sanctions Integrity Technology Group for Aiding Chinese Hackers David Perera (@daveperera) • January 3, 2025 Flax Typhoon hackers exploit small office and home routers to construct botnets. (Image: Shutterstock) The U.S. Treasury Department has officially…

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In Other News: Volkswagen Data Breach, DoubleClick Exploits, China Refutes Hacking Allegations Against US Treasury – SecurityWeek

Volkswagen Data Leak, DoubleClickjacking, and China’s Denial of Hacking US Treasury In recent headlines, significant cybersecurity incidents have emerged, highlighting the ongoing challenges businesses face in protecting sensitive information. Volkswagen has reported a substantial data leak affecting thousands of customers, raising concerns about the potential misuse of personal data. This…

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