Justices Dismiss Case Linked to Facebook-Cambridge Analytica Data Breach On November 22, 2024, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a brief unsigned order dismissing the appeal in the case of Facebook v. Amalgamated Bank, deeming it "improvidently granted." This decision effectively allows a securities fraud class action suit against Meta Platforms,…
In a notable testimony before the US Senate in September, Microsoft President Brad Smith highlighted an increase in digital interference in global elections attributed to Russia, China, and Iran, including efforts directed at the United States. This alarming trend underscores the heightened cyber risks current digital infrastructures face amid geopolitical…
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development Decades-Old Vulnerability Discovered by Researchers Using AI Tool Rashmi Ramesh (rashmiramesh_) • November 22, 2024 AI-driven fuzzing technology identifies bugs. (Image: Shutterstock) Researchers at Google have utilized an AI-enabled fuzzing tool to uncover 26 vulnerabilities across open-source code repositories, with…
Italy’s Data Protection Authority Imposes €5 Million Fine on Foodinho for Data Breaches Reuters In a significant regulatory action, the Italian data protection authority has imposed a hefty fine of €5 million on Foodinho, a prominent food delivery platform, for failing to adequately protect the personal data of its delivery…
In a recent cybersecurity incident, Volexity uncovered significant insights into a sophisticated intrusion that targeted one of its clients. The investigation initiated after a subsequent breach allowed Volexity to gather more comprehensive logs of the hackers’ activities, ultimately leading to the identification of the source of the attack. Analysts determined…
Healthcare, Industry Specific, Standards, Regulations & Compliance Watchdog Agency Report Highlights Inaction on Cybersecurity Recommendations Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • November 21, 2024 The GAO report indicates that the HHS has yet to implement critical recommendations aimed at improving its leadership role in healthcare cybersecurity. (Image: GAO) The U.S. Department…
Recent findings from a PwC report reveal that Indian executives regard cybersecurity as the foremost priority for risk mitigation, with 61% indicating it will take precedence over the next year. Following closely are digital and technology risks at 60%, inflation concerns at 48%, and environmental risks at 30%. This data…
Application Security, Cloud Security, Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development Acquisition of Application Security Startup Strengthens Code-to-Cloud Vulnerability Management Michael Novinson (MichaelNovinson) • November 21, 2024 Merav Bahat, co-founder and CEO, Dazz (Image: Chicbox Photography) In a strategic move to bolster its vulnerability management capabilities, Wiz has acquired Dazz, an application…
In a significant cybersecurity incident, Andrew Tate’s online university has fallen victim to a data breach, resulting in unauthorized access to sensitive information across its platform. This attack has led to the leakage of chat logs and personal data of approximately 800,000 users, raising substantial concerns regarding the security of…
