A hacking group, active in the Middle East since at least 2017, has been detected impersonating popular messaging applications like Telegram and Threema. This tactic is part of their strategy to deploy a new variant of malware targeting Android devices, a threat that had not been previously documented. According to…
On Wednesday, Facebook disclosed its efforts to dismantle cyber operations linked to two state-sponsored hacking groups based in Palestine that have exploited its platform for malware distribution. These activities primarily originated from the Preventive Security Service (PSS), a security entity of the Palestinian Authority, and a group identified as Arid…
Data Leak Exposes Personal Information of 533 Million Facebook Users In a major data breach that underscores ongoing cybersecurity vulnerabilities, personal information for approximately 533 million Facebook users has been leaked on a prominent cybercrime forum. The data, which originates from a vulnerability exploited in 2019, has been made available…
Data Breaches Increase Cybersecurity Concerns for Businesses In the rapidly evolving landscape of cyber threats, businesses face significant risks tied to the vast data they gather from customer interactions. Recent months have underscored the seriousness of this challenge, with high-profile data breaches affecting major companies such as Neiman Marcus, Facebook,…
French data protection authority, CNIL, has determined that Google Analytics breaches the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This ruling follows a similar finding in Austria just weeks prior. The CNIL’s investigation into the transatlantic transfer of Google Analytics data revealed that this practice lacks appropriate regulatory oversight, particularly…
On Tuesday, the Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) imposed a fine of €17 million (approximately $18.6 million) on Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook and WhatsApp, due to a series of security failures that breached the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The DPC determined that Meta Platforms…
Meta’s Battle Against Scam Ads: Insights from Former Executive In 2019, billionaire Dutch television producer John de Mol initiated legal action against Facebook, alleging the platform’s negligence in preventing scammers from misusing his likeness in fraudulent advertisements. In response, Facebook dispatched Rob Leathern to Amsterdam to engage with de Mol’s…
The Data Protection Commission (DPC) of Ireland has imposed a substantial fine of €265 million (approximately $277 million) on Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook. This penalty stems from a significant breach involving the personal data of over 500 million users, exacerbating the scrutiny on U.S. tech companies regarding…
US Immigration Authorities Expand Social Media Surveillance Efforts In a significant expansion of their monitoring capabilities, U.S. immigration authorities are gearing up to enhance their social media surveillance. Plans are underway to recruit nearly 30 contractors to sift through online posts, photos, and messages, transforming this raw data into actionable…
