Tag: law
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Red Card 2.0: INTERPOL busts scam networks across Africa, seizes millions
INTERPOL’s Operation Red Card 2.0 led to 651 arrests across 16 African countries and recovered over $4.3 million from online scams. INTERPOL’s Operation Red Card 2.0, a joint effort involving law enforcement agencies from 16 African countries, resulted in 651 arrests linked to online scam networks. The operation was carried out under the African Joint…
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651 arrested, $4.3 million recovered in African cybercrime sweep
Operation Red Card 2.0, supported by INTERPOL and involving law enforcement agencies from 16 African countries, led to 651 arrests and the recovery of more than $4.3 million … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/02/20/interpol-operation-red-card-2-0-africa-cybercrime/
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UK to require tech firms to remove nonconsensual intimate images within 48 hours or face fines
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced a new law that will require tech companies to remove intimate images shared without consent within two days or face large fines and potentially have their services blocked. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/united-kingdom-noncensual-images-fines
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INTERPOL Operation Red Card 2.0 Arrests 651 in African Cybercrime Crackdown
An international cybercrime operation against online scams has led to 651 arrests and recovered more than $4.3 million as part of an effort led by law enforcement agencies from 16 African countries.The initiative, codenamed Operation Red Card 2.0, took place between December 8, 2025 and January 30, 2026, according to INTERPOL. It targeted infrastructure and…
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Texas Sues TP-Link for Covering Up Chinese Manufacturing
Router Maker Accuses Rivals, Competitors of Smear Campaign. The Texas attorney general invoked state consumer protection law to sue Wi-Fi router maker TP-Link Systems for misrepresenting its connections to mainland China and the security of its ubiquitous devices. The suit says TP-Link should be forced to declare that their products are made in China. First…
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Amazon’s Ring Scraps Law Enforcement Integration Amid Surveillance Conflagrations
Tags: lawAmazon.com Inc.’s Ring terminated its high-profile partnership with police surveillance firm Flock Safety following a wave of public scrutiny over its expanding role in neighborhood monitoring. The two companies announced a joint decision to end the integration, which was originally intended to allow Ring users to share video footage directly with law enforcement through Flock’s..…
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Dutch police arrest man who refused to delete confidential files shared by mistake
Tags: lawDutch police have arrested a 40-year-old man who refused to delete confidential documents law enforcement accidentally sent to him. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/netherlands-arrest-confidential-files-police
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CISO Julie Chatman offers insights for you to take control of your security leadership role
Tags: access, ai, attack, awareness, breach, business, ciso, control, crowdstrike, cyber, cybersecurity, deep-fake, email, finance, firewall, government, healthcare, infrastructure, law, military, office, phishing, risk, service, skills, supply-chain, technology, threat, training, updateFirst, the hopes-and-dreams budget: What would it take to close all the known gaps and operate proactively?Second, the could-live-with-this budget: What’s realistic and gets you to acceptable risk levels?Third, the I-think-I’m-going-to-resign budget: Because you can see a breach coming and you don’t want your name attached to it.You probably won’t end up at that last…
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CISO Julie Chatman offers insights for you to take control of your security leadership role
Tags: access, ai, attack, awareness, breach, business, ciso, control, crowdstrike, cyber, cybersecurity, deep-fake, email, finance, firewall, government, healthcare, infrastructure, law, military, office, phishing, risk, service, skills, supply-chain, technology, threat, training, updateFirst, the hopes-and-dreams budget: What would it take to close all the known gaps and operate proactively?Second, the could-live-with-this budget: What’s realistic and gets you to acceptable risk levels?Third, the I-think-I’m-going-to-resign budget: Because you can see a breach coming and you don’t want your name attached to it.You probably won’t end up at that last…
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GUEST ESSAY: The hidden risks lurking beneath legal AI, permission sprawl, governance drift
In many law firms today, leadership believes their data is secure. Policies are documented, annual reviews are completed, and vendor questionnaires are answered with confidence. On paper, the safeguards look strong. Related: The cost of law firm breaches Yet in… (more”¦) First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/02/guest-essay-the-hidden-risks-lurking-beneath-legal-ai-permission-sprawl-governance-drift/
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UK sets course for stricter AI chatbot regulation
The UK government has announced immediate action to force AI chatbot providers to comply with laws requiring online platforms to protect children from illegal and harmful … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/02/16/uk-ai-chatbot-rules-child-online-safety/
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CISO Julie Chatman wants to help you take control of your security leadership role
Tags: access, ai, attack, awareness, breach, business, ciso, control, crowdstrike, cyber, cybersecurity, deep-fake, email, finance, firewall, government, healthcare, infrastructure, law, military, office, phishing, risk, service, skills, supply-chain, technology, threat, training, updateFirst, the hopes-and-dreams budget: What would it take to close all the known gaps and operate proactively?Second, the could-live-with-this budget: What’s realistic and gets you to acceptable risk levels?Third, the I-think-I’m-going-to-resign budget: Because you can see a breach coming and you don’t want your name attached to it.You probably won’t end up at that last…
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The Law of Cyberwar is Pretty Discombobulated
This article explores the complexities of cyberwarfare, emphasizing the need to reconsider how we categorize cyber operations within the framework of the Law of Armed Conflict (LOAC). It discusses the challenges posed by AI in transforming traditional warfare notions and highlights the potential risks associated with the misuse of emerging technologies in conflicts. First seen…
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European Commission: TikTok’s addictive design breaches EU law
In a preliminary ruling, European Commission says TikTok’s additive design features are in breach of laws designed to create safer digital spaces First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366639072/European-Commission-TikToks-addictive-design-breaches-EU-law
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California fines Disney $2.75 million for data privacy violations
Disney has agreed to pay a $2.75 million to the state of California over allegations that it broke the state’s landmark privacy law by making it exceedingly difficult for consumers to opt out of having their data shared and sold. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/california-fines-disney-data-privacy
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Fake CAPTCHA Attacks Exploit Key Entry Point for LummaStealer Malware
Fake CAPTCHA attacks are now a key entry point for a new wave of LummaStealer infections, with CastleLoader loaders turning simple web clicks into full system compromise. Less than a year after a major law-enforcement takedown, the infostealer’s operators have rebuilt at scale and are again harvesting credentials, crypto wallets, and personal data worldwide. LummaStealer…
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40 state AGs warn House KOSA bill falls short of protecting children online
Tags: lawThe House bill lacks several components that are included in the Senate bill and allows a federal law to preempt existing tough state laws, state AGs said. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/40-state-ags-warn-house-kosa-bill-falls-short
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Chinese crypto scammer sentenced in absentia to 20 years after fleeing US
The Department of Justice said it will “work with our law enforcement partners around the world to ensure that Li is returned to the United States to serve his full sentence.” First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/chinese-crypto-scammer-sentenced-after-fleeing-us
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Singapore Takes Down Chinese Hackers Targeting Telco Networks
Operation Cyber Guardian was Singapore’s largest and longest running anti-cyber threat law enforcement operation First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/singapore-takes-down-china-hackers/
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EU: WhatsApp Likely Broke Antitrust Law by Blocking Rival AI
European Commission Intends to Force Meta to Open Chat App to Third Party AI. The European Commission said Meta appears to have broken antitrust law by blocking third-party AI assistants from interfacing with their users through WhatsApp. It gave notice to parent company that Europe intends to open up WhatsApp to third-party general-purpose AI assistants.…
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Can a Cardiac Pacemaker Help Find a Missing Person?
Medical Device Cyber Experts Explain Data, Signal Constraints. As law enforcement investigate the abduction of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, medical device cyber experts cast doubt on whether her pacemaker might lead authorities to find her location, even as one researcher suggested the medical device may unwittingly transmit certain signals. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article:…
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Who’s Liable When Embedded AI Goes Wrong?
Privacy Expert Chiara Rustici on Laws Governing Autonomous Robots, Embedded AI. As embedded AI moves from labs into real environments, organizations face growing liability risks. From border patrol robots to healthcare automation, leaders must understand how AI governance, product liability, data protection and security laws apply, said Chief Privacy Officer Chiara Rustici. First seen on…
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Alleged 764 member arrested, charged with CSAM possession in New York
Tags: lawAuthorities have arrested multiple members of 764 during the past year, reflecting heightened law enforcement activity targeting the violent extremist collective. First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/764-member-arrested-charged-csam-new-york/
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China-linked Amaranth-Dragon hackers target Southeast Asian governments in 2025
China-linked hackers tracked as Amaranth-Dragon targeted government and law enforcement agencies across Southeast Asia in 2025. CheckPoint says China-linked threat actors, tracked as Amaranth-Dragon, carried out cyber-espionage campaigns in 2025 targeting government and law enforcement agencies across Southeast Asia. The activity is linked to the APT41 ecosystem and affected countries including Thailand, Indonesia, Singapore, and…
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Amaranth-Dragon Exploits WinRAR Vulnerability for Persistent Access to Victim Systems
A new cyber-espionage threat group dubbedAmaranth-Dragon. Active throughout 2025, this group has launched highly targeted attacks against government and law enforcement agencies across Southeast Asia. Evidence links Amaranth-Dragon to APT-41, a notorious Chinese state-sponsored hacking group, due to shared tools and operational time zones (UTC+8). The group creates attack campaigns based on local geopolitical events, such…
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Cybersecurity planning keeps moving toward wholesociety models
National governments already run cybersecurity through a mix of ministries, regulators, law enforcement, and private operators that own most critical systems. In that … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/02/05/cybersecurity-planning-national-cybersecurity-strategy/
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Cybersecurity planning keeps moving toward wholesociety models
National governments already run cybersecurity through a mix of ministries, regulators, law enforcement, and private operators that own most critical systems. In that … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/02/05/cybersecurity-planning-national-cybersecurity-strategy/
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Cybersecurity planning keeps moving toward wholesociety models
National governments already run cybersecurity through a mix of ministries, regulators, law enforcement, and private operators that own most critical systems. In that … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/02/05/cybersecurity-planning-national-cybersecurity-strategy/
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China-Linked Amaranth-Dragon Exploits WinRAR Flaw in Espionage Campaigns
Threat actors affiliated with China have been attributed to a fresh set of cyber espionage campaigns targeting government and law enforcement agencies across Southeast Asia throughout 2025.Check Point Research is tracking the previously undocumented activity cluster under the moniker Amaranth-Dragon, which it said shares links to the APT 41 ecosystem. Targeted countries include Cambodia, First…