Irish Data Protection Commission Fines LinkedIn for GDPR Breaches The Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) has issued a substantial fine of 310 million euros against LinkedIn, citing violations of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This enforcement action underscores the serious implications of mishandling customer data within the EU’s stringent…
Understanding Trends in the Cybercriminal Underground: Insights from Cybersixgill The realm of cybercrime has become increasingly complex and sophisticated, as evidenced by the findings of Cybersixgill’s recent report, "State of the Underground 2024." This annual analysis details the evolving landscape of illicit activities within the deep and dark web throughout…
A historic cyberattack has recently come to light, surpassing all previous breaches in the healthcare sector. In February 2024, UnitedHealth Group, the world’s largest healthcare company by revenue, was targeted in a sophisticated ransomware attack that compromised the personal information of over 100 million individuals nationwide. This unprecedented event primarily…
Google’s Project Naptime: A New Framework for AI-Driven Vulnerability Research In a notable development for cybersecurity, Google has introduced a groundbreaking framework named Project Naptime. This innovative approach harnesses the capabilities of large language models (LLMs) to streamline vulnerability research, aimed at enhancing automated discovery methods in the ever-evolving landscape…
Cyberattacks Target Denmark’s Energy Sector, Findings Suggest State Sponsorship Unlikely Recent analysis reveals that a series of cyberattacks on Denmark’s energy sector last year may not have involved the notorious Sandworm hacking group associated with Russian state-sponsored activity. According to new insights from Forescout, these attacks, which affected approximately 22…
Recent advancements in artificial intelligence are raising alarms in the cybersecurity realm, particularly regarding the effectiveness of CAPTCHA systems. A study has demonstrated that the YOLO (You Only Look Once) model can identify various CAPTCHA images with stunning accuracy, achieving a success rate ranging from 69 percent for motorcycles to…
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Cybercrime, Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Incident & Breach Response Also: Payment Card Theft Trends, Internet Archive Update Anviksha More (AnvikshaMore) • October 24, 2024 Image: Shutterstock This week’s cybersecurity roundup reveals significant developments globally, highlighting the U.S. government’s actions to restrict bulk data transfers to China, alongside Visa’s warnings about…
Ireland has imposed a significant fine of $335 million on LinkedIn, marking a decisive response to a data breach that relates to compliance with EU data protection regulations. The penalty is one of the largest ever levied against a technology firm in connection with violations of privacy laws, spotlighting the…
