GDPR Compliance: A Governance Imperative for Modern Businesses As the landscape of data privacy continues to evolve, the importance of compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) has reached an urgency unprecedented in the business world. Thomas George, president of Cybermedia Research, emphasizes that companies, as legal entities, are…
Concerns Growing Over Online Drug Trafficking on Social Media Platforms A recent alarming trend has emerged on social media platforms, with dealers increasingly exploiting spaces like Instagram and X (formerly Twitter) to promote illicit drug sales. A disturbing message from an Instagram account inquired whether I would be interested in…
The chemical industry is integral to the global economy, supplying essential materials spanning pharmaceuticals and agriculture. However, with technological advancements come heightened risks to digital infrastructures. The sector is increasingly vulnerable to various cyber threats like ransomware, data breaches, and industrial espionage, which can precipitate dire outcomes, from production halts…
Federal Agencies Mandated to Implement New Cloud Security Policies by 2025 In a significant move aimed at enhancing cybersecurity across the federal landscape, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has announced that U.S. civilian agencies will be required to adopt secure configuration baselines for key software-as-a-service (SaaS) platforms beginning…
Meta Platforms Fined €251 Million by Ireland’s Data Protection Commission for Data Breach In a significant ruling, Ireland’s Data Protection Commission (DPC) has imposed a fine of €251 million (approximately US$264 million) on Meta Platforms’ Irish subsidiary. This penalty stems from two investigations into a personal data breach that reportedly…
Cyberattack on Rhode Island’s RIBridges System Exposes Sensitive Resident Data In a significant cybersecurity incident, hackers have breached Rhode Island’s health and benefits administration platform, RIBridges, which manages critical state support programs. The attackers have reportedly demanded ransom while threatening to expose sensitive personal information related to the state’s residents.…
Encryption & Key Management, Geo Focus: Australia, Geo-Specific Regulatory Authorities Warn NIST’s 2035 Encryption Deadline May Be Insufficient Jayant Chakravarti (@JayJay_Tech) • December 17, 2024 Image: Shutterstock Australia is proactively advancing a strategic plan aimed at mitigating risks associated with future quantum computing threats to cybersecurity. In a decisive move,…
Data Breaches Impacting Texas Health Institutions: A Significant Cybersecurity Concern Recent disclosures reveal that two significant cyberattacks have affected major healthcare institutions in Lubbock, Texas, exposing the sensitive data of hundreds of thousands of individuals. The Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) reported that approximately 650,000 individuals may have…
Concerns Grow Over Drone Threats as DHS Seeks Expanded Countermeasures Recent revelations from a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) memo highlight increasing unease regarding the ability to monitor and control drones that may pose risks to public safety. The internal document, acquired by WIRED, indicates that DHS officials are less…
