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Data Protection Commission to Enhance Enforcement and Impose Fines for Data Breaches in 2025

The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has recently unveiled a strategic initiative aimed at enhancing compliance and enforcement of the 2023 Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA). The Commission is poised to impose significant fines on data controllers and processors who fail to adhere to established data protection standards. In a…

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OnDemand Webinar: Strategies for Cyber Resilience in the Cloud Era – Securing Data Growth

Title: Insights from Industry Leader: Filip Verloy on Data Security Trends and Challenges Subtitle: A Look into the Expertise of Rubrik X’s Field CTO EMEA & APJ In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, the insights of seasoned professionals like Filip Verloy are invaluable. As the Field CTO for Rubrik X…

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Defending Against Threats: A Live Webinar on Phishing and Ransomware Prevention

Title: Confronting Cyber Threats: Insights from the Recent Under Attack Webinar on Phishing and Ransomware Risks In a recent live webinar titled "Under Attack: Preventing Phishing and Ransomware Disasters," industry leaders gathered to discuss the escalating threats posed by phishing and ransomware. This session highlighted critical vulnerabilities affecting businesses today,…

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Chinese Hackers Target U.S. Treasury Office Responsible for Economic Sanctions: Report, ET CISO

Chinese government hackers have reportedly infiltrated the U.S. Treasury Department office responsible for administering economic sanctions, according to a report by the Washington Post. This breach, characterized as a significant cyberattack, resulted in the theft of unclassified documents, as disclosed in a recent letter to Congress. Sources within the U.S.…

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Amit Yoran, Former CEO of Tenable and NetWitness Leader, Passes Away at 54

Governance & Risk Management, IT Risk Management, Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration Testing (VA/PT) Amit Yoran Passes Away After Brief Battle with Cancer Michael Novinson ( @MichaelNovinson) • January 4, 2025 On January 4, 2025, Amit Yoran, a prominent figure in the cybersecurity industry and the CEO of Tenable, passed away…

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Apple Resolves ‘Hey Siri’ Lawsuit with $95 Million Settlement

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…

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