Marks & Spencer Faces Cybersecurity Incident Disrupting Payment Systems Marks & Spencer (M&S), a venerable British retailer with over 140 years in the food and clothing sectors, has recently been the victim of a significant cyberattack that unfolded during the Easter period. The incident disrupted vital services, impacting customers’ ability…
Data Breach Epidemic Highlights Vulnerabilities in Encryption Practices Data breaches have emerged as a rampant issue, posing ongoing threats to businesses worldwide. While organizations invest heavily in advanced technologies for perimeter defense and access management, an often neglected component remains: data encryption. The lack of robust encryption strategies leaves businesses…
Google, the prominent search engine owned by Alphabet Inc., is set to implement a new security feature known as “Auto Restart” aimed at fortifying data protection on Android devices. This feature is specifically designed to mitigate unauthorized access to sensitive information in the event that a device is lost, stolen,…
Data Privacy, Data Security, Fraud Management & Cybercrime UK Law Firm Penalized £60,000 for GDPR Violations Following Ransomware Attack Akshaya Asokan (asokan_akshaya) • April 16, 2025 Image: Shutterstock The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) in the United Kingdom has imposed a £60,000 fine on DDP Law, a law firm based in…
Significant Cybersecurity Breach Hits Morocco’s National Social Security Fund Earlier this month, Morocco experienced one of its most severe cybersecurity incidents, targeting the Caisse Nationale de Sécurité Sociale (CNSS), the government body that oversees social benefits for private-sector employees. The breach has compromised the personal data of approximately two million…
New Zealand Government Under Scrutiny for Potential Breaches of Civil Rights and Data Privacy On March 28, 2025, concerns have been raised regarding the New Zealand Government’s handling of data collected under the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism Act 2009 (AML/CFT Act). A recent press release from Asia…
In an era defined by rapid technological advancements, the role of the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) has become increasingly vital in ensuring the security and stability of organizations globally. As cyber threats evolve and data breaches become more prevalent, the significance of cybersecurity leadership cannot be understated. The CISO…
23andMe Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Amid Concerns Over Genetic Data Privacy Genetic testing firm 23andMe, once valued at $6 billion and heralded as a leader in personal genetic testing, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as it seeks to facilitate a sale of its business. This decision came…
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has initiated an investigation into TikTok and Truecaller regarding potential data breaches connected to compliance failures under the Nigeria Data Protection Act. This announcement was made by Dr. Vincent Olatunji, the National Commissioner and Chief Executive Officer of the NDPC, during a press conference…
