Meta’s Privacy Lawsuit: A Cybersecurity Perspective In a notable legal development, Meta, the parent company of Facebook, is facing a significant lawsuit concerning privacy violations that raises critical questions about cybersecurity practices and data protection. This lawsuit primarily concerns allegations that the social media giant mishandled user data, placing business…
Mike Chapple, University of Notre Dame In recent years, the domains of cybersecurity and data privacy have made frequent headlines as governments implement new regulations and organizations invest heavily in security measures. As detailed in a recent analysis, legislators are increasingly enacting laws aimed at bolstering cybersecurity protocols. Concurrently, businesses…
Recent reports highlight significant cybersecurity incidents, underscoring ongoing concerns about data privacy and system vulnerabilities. A notable case involves an analysis of the FBI’s Jeffrey Epstein prison video, which indicates that roughly 2 minutes and 53 seconds of footage may have been edited out. While there’s no evidence of deceptive…
One year ago today, a problematic software update from cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike resulted in widespread disruptions, affecting millions of computers globally and leading to a cycle of repeated reboots. The financial impact of this incident was comparable to some of the most severe cyberattacks recorded in history. Various estimates suggest…
Missouri Strengthens Cybersecurity Regulations for Insurance Entities In response to rising cybersecurity threats, Missouri has enacted new legislation aimed at enhancing data security protocols for insurance companies and related licensed entities. On July 2, Governor Mike Parson signed into law House Bill 974, known as “The Insurance Data Security Act.”…
In a recent investigation, cybersecurity researcher Jeremiah Fowler uncovered a significant data breach involving a vast repository of unsecured records belonging to the Gladney Center for Adoption. This dataset, left unprotected and accessible online without any form of authentication or encryption, poses serious implications for the sensitive information contained within.…
85% of Employees Recirculate Compromised Passwords as Cybersecurity Threats Rise in EU Institutions In a pressing update from 2025, the European Commission has rolled out new initiatives designed to boost cyber resilience and enacted legislation aimed at enhancing cybersecurity across the European Union (EU). Nevertheless, significant apprehensions persist regarding the…
Application Security , Governance & Risk Management , Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development Agency Partners with Industry Experts for Enhanced Vulnerability Research Akshaya Asokan (asokan_akshaya) • July 16, 2025 The U.K. National Cyber Security Centre is seeking to expand vulnerability detection and mitigation efforts through collaboration with industry experts. (Image:…
Salt Typhoon Breach: Chinese APT Compromises U.S. Army National Guard Network Pierluigi Paganini July 16, 2025 China-linked APT Salt Typhoon Breaches U.S. Army National Guard Network A recent Department of Defense (DoD) report reveals that the China-associated hacking group known as Salt Typhoon has successfully infiltrated a U.S. Army National…
