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New Legislation May Result in Imprisonment for Reporting Data Breaches

The Turkish government is currently advancing a contentious cybersecurity bill that may criminalize the reporting of data breaches. This proposed legislation introduces various penalties for cybersecurity offenses, but raises significant alarm with one specific provision: individuals who create the perception of a data breach—regardless of its truth—could face imprisonment ranging…

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Just 7% of Organizations Successfully Recover Data After Paying Ransom in Malware Attacks

Recent trends reveal an alarming increase in the number of both public and private sector organizations making ransom payments to hackers deploying malware, particularly in the form of ransomware. These transactions often come with dire consequences that may not be widely recognized, raising critical questions about their efficacy and the…

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ICICI Bank at Risk of Data Breach; Possible Involvement of Ransomware Group ‘BASHE’

NEW DELHI: The notorious ransomware group known as Bashe has claimed responsibility for a breach of ICICI Bank’s database, one of India’s most prominent banking institutions. Reports circulating on the dark web indicate that the hackers have imposed a ransom deadline of January 24, 2025, threatening to release sensitive customer…

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Texas Probes Insider Breach and Misappropriation of Benefit Funds

Governance & Risk Management, Healthcare, Industry Specific Seven Texas Health and Human Services Employees Terminated Following Data Breach Affecting 61,000 Individuals Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • January 22, 2025 The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is alerting 61,000 individuals to a breach involving insider access over three years. (Image:…

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Cyberattack Impacting School Boards Nationwide: What Families Should Know and Do About Potential Data Exposure

In recent weeks, school boards across Canada, including some of the nation’s largest, have reported a significant data breach involving PowerSchool, a third-party service used by K-12 institutions to manage student data. Investigations into this cyber incident are ongoing, revealing that student information dating back several decades may have been…

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Cyber Scams are Evolving

Cybersecurity Breach Impacts Virginia Schools: Expert Insights CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — A recent cybersecurity breach has compromised the information of students across multiple school divisions in Virginia, prompting heightened concerns about data security among educators and parents alike. In the wake of this incident, Ryan Wright, a cybersecurity expert at the…

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Turkey Enhances Digital ID System; AI Expected to Curb Breaches

Homepage > News > Business > Turkey enhances digital identity; AI anticipated to mitigate security breaches Turkish officials have announced a renewed commitment to advancing their national digitization initiatives by utilizing blockchain technology in their digital identity framework. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to enhance national security…

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