Cybercrime, Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Geo Focus: The United Kingdom Proposed Amendment to Computer Misuse Act Fails amid Bloc Vote Akshaya Asokan (asokan_akshaya) • December 18, 2024 Image: Shutterstock The House of Lords recently rejected a proposed amendment to the United Kingdom’s Computer Misuse Act that aimed to establish legal…
A new collaboration has emerged between NSW Police and ID Support NSW, aimed at fortifying efforts against cyber crime and responding more adeptly to incidents of identity theft. This partnership underscores a strategic initiative to dock resources and expertise, enhancing the fight against increasingly pervasive digital threats. The organizations formalized…
In a significant development within the realm of cybersecurity, researchers from Dr. Web have uncovered a newly active Linux malware campaign that is predominantly targeting businesses and individual users in Southeast Asia. This discovery was made as part of an investigation into a reported malware incident by one of their…
Critical Flaws Leave Thousands of SonicWall Devices Vulnerable to Cyberattacks Recent investigations have revealed that many SonicWall network security devices are at risk due to critical vulnerabilities, with an alarming number being unsupported or lacking necessary security patches. A report from Bishop Fox has identified over 25,000 SonicWall SSLVPN devices…
Edelson Lechtzin LLP Investigates Data Breach at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center NEWTOWN, Pa., Dec. 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Edelson Lechtzin LLP has launched an investigation into reported data privacy infringements involving Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center and its El Paso branch, collectively referred to as Texas…
The U.S. Senate has approved the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), circumventing previous efforts to attach amendments aimed at curtailing excessive government surveillance practices. This legislation, deemed essential by its proponents, is now poised for President Joe Biden’s signature, thereby enshrining significant enhancements to the contentious Section 702 of the…
In recent developments within the cybersecurity landscape, the Serbian hacker group, IntelBroker, has made headlines for its audacious breaches of major corporations, including Apple Inc., Facebook Marketplace, AMD, and Zscaler. They have recently claimed to have compromised Cisco’s infrastructure, reportedly releasing around 2.9 GB of data purporting to originate from…
Third-Party Risk Management, Governance & Risk Management Sonar Targets Open-Source Library Risks, Enhancing DevSecOps Michael Novinson (@MichaelNovinson) • December 17, 2024 Harry Wang, Vice President of Growth and New Ventures at Sonar (Image: Sonar) Sonar, a Geneva-based code security provider, has announced its intention to acquire Tidelift, a startup with…
Data Breach at Regional Care Affects 225,000 Individuals Source: SecurityWeek A significant data breach has occurred at Regional Care, impacting approximately 225,000 individuals. The breach has raised alarms regarding the security of sensitive personal information contained within the healthcare sector, highlighting persistent vulnerabilities in data protection mechanisms. This incident underscores…
