Tag: law
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Renewal of cyber information-sharing law must mind the gap, senator says
Companies that are still sharing threat information with the government despite the lapse of the law known as CISA 2015 should be protected retroactively when Congress revives that authority, Sen. Gary Peters says. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/cisa-2015-renewal-peters-bill-gap-in-liability-protections
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Renewal of cyber information-sharing law must mind the gap, senator says
Companies that are still sharing threat information with the government despite the lapse of the law known as CISA 2015 should be protected retroactively when Congress revives that authority, Sen. Gary Peters says. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/cisa-2015-renewal-peters-bill-gap-in-liability-protections
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Sen. Peters tries another approach to extend expired cyber threat information-sharing law
A new bill renames the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015 and would make its legal protections retroactive after its lapse. First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/gary-peters-cyber-threat-information-sharing-law-rand-paul/
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Sen. Peters tries another approach to extend expired cyber threat information-sharing law
A new bill renames the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015 and would make its legal protections retroactive after its lapse. First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/gary-peters-cyber-threat-information-sharing-law-rand-paul/
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LockBit, DragonForce, and Qilin form a ‘cartel’ to dictate ransomware market conditions
Tags: access, attack, breach, control, credentials, cybercrime, data, firewall, group, infrastructure, law, leak, lockbit, network, ransomware, service, technology, vpnCritical infrastructure declared fair game: As part of LockBit’s return announcement, the group revealed that critical infrastructure sectors previously considered off-limits would now be permissible targets for its affiliates. “It is permissible to attack critical infrastructure such as nuclear power plants, thermal power plants, hydroelectric power plants, and other similar organizations,” the group stated, according…
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LockBit, DragonForce, and Qilin form a ‘cartel’ to dictate ransomware market conditions
Tags: access, attack, breach, control, credentials, cybercrime, data, firewall, group, infrastructure, law, leak, lockbit, network, ransomware, service, technology, vpnCritical infrastructure declared fair game: As part of LockBit’s return announcement, the group revealed that critical infrastructure sectors previously considered off-limits would now be permissible targets for its affiliates. “It is permissible to attack critical infrastructure such as nuclear power plants, thermal power plants, hydroelectric power plants, and other similar organizations,” the group stated, according…
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California enacts law giving consumers ability to universally opt out of data sharing
The California Consumer Privacy Act, signed in 2018, gave Californians the right to send opt-out signals, but major browsers have not had to make opt-outs simple to use. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/california-signs-law-opt-out-browsers
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California enacts law giving consumers ability to universally opt out of data sharing
The California Consumer Privacy Act, signed in 2018, gave Californians the right to send opt-out signals, but major browsers have not had to make opt-outs simple to use. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/california-signs-law-opt-out-browsers
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Major US law firm says hackers broke into attorneys’ emails accounts
While the firm did not specify which nation-state it believes the hacker is affiliated with, The New York Times reported that sources have said it is China. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/us-law-firm-hackers-breached-email
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Law Enforcement Pressure is Reshaping the Global Ransomware Threat Landscape
Check Point’s Q2 2025 Ransomware Report reveals the collapse of major RaaS groups like LockBit and RansomHub, giving rise to a new, fragmented wave of ransomware actors. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/10/law-enforcement-pressure-is-reshaping-the-global-ransomware-threat-landscape/
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Law Enforcement Pressure is Reshaping the Global Ransomware Threat Landscape
Check Point’s Q2 2025 Ransomware Report reveals the collapse of major RaaS groups like LockBit and RansomHub, giving rise to a new, fragmented wave of ransomware actors. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/10/law-enforcement-pressure-is-reshaping-the-global-ransomware-threat-landscape/
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Potential EU law sparks global concerns over endend encryption for messaging apps
The EU will vote Oct. 14 on a proposal that would use AI or humans to detect child sexual abuse material on their devices. First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/potential-eu-law-sparks-global-concerns-encryption-privacy/
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Europol Calls for Stronger Data Laws to Combat Cybercrime
Europol’s Cybercrime Conference has warned that cybercriminals are exploiting new technologies faster than law enforcement can adapt First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/europol-calls-stronger-data-laws/
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How Exposure Management Helped Three Companies Transform Their Cybersecurity Program
Tags: application-security, attack, ciso, cloud, compliance, control, cyber, cybersecurity, data, identity, infrastructure, iot, law, risk, software, threat, tool, vulnerability, vulnerability-managementPart two of our Exposure Management Academy series on exposure management maturity explores how organizations like Drogaria Araujo, Tenable and Verizon have applied exposure management to strengthen their security postures. Key takeaways: Case studies of Drogaria Araujo, Tenable and Verizon illustrate how exposure management provides tangible benefits to organizations of different sizes and security maturity…
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UK government to consult on police live facial recognition use
The UK’s policing minister has confirmed the government will consult on the use of live facial recognition by law enforcement before expanding its use throughout England, but so far, the technology has been deployed with minimal public debate or consultation First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366632381/UK-government-to-consult-on-police-live-facial-recognition-use
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WARMCOOKIE Malware Operators Introduce Advanced Capabilities
The cybersecurity landscape continues to evolve as threat actors behind the WARMCOOKIE backdoor malware have significantly enhanced their capabilities, introducing new features and maintaining active development despite law enforcement disruptions. The latest WARMCOOKIE variants demonstrate the threat actors’ commitment to expanding their operational toolkit. Four new command handlers have been integrated into the malware’s architecture…
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Italy’s AI Law Comes Into Force
On October 10, 2025, Italy will become the first EU member state to bring a national artificial intelligence law into force, moving ahead of the bloc’s landmark EU AI Act. Law No. 132 of 2025, published in the Gazzetta Ufficiale in late September, positions Italy at the center of Europe’s evolving AI governance landscape. The……
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Italy’s AI Law Comes Into Force
On October 10, 2025, Italy will become the first EU member state to bring a national artificial intelligence law into force, moving ahead of the bloc’s landmark EU AI Act. Law No. 132 of 2025, published in the Gazzetta Ufficiale in late September, positions Italy at the center of Europe’s evolving AI governance landscape. The……
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Dutch court rules Meta violated European law by pushing users to profiled feeds
Tags: lawThe decision comes in response to a lawsuit filed by the Dutch nonprofit Bits of Freedom, which argued that by controlling users’ feeds Meta has been improperly skewing what news consumers receive. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/dutch-court-meta-violated-european-law-social-feeds
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Expired US Cyber Law Puts Data Sharing and Threat Response at Risk
Experts argued that the lapse of the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act could have far-reaching consequences in US national cyber defenses First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/expired-cisa-2015-us-intelligence/
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US government shutdown stalls cyber intel sharing
A key US law covering cyber security intelligence sharing has expired without an extension or replacement amid a total shutdown of the federal government, putting global security collaboration at risk. First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366632244/US-government-shutdown-stalls-cyber-intel-sharing
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Watchdog: Cyber threat information-sharing program’s future uncertain with expected expiration of 2015 law
A DHS inspector general report found that CISA doesn’t have plans for what to do with AIS if the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act lapses. First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/watchdog-cyber-threat-information-sharing-programs-future-uncertain-with-expected-expiration-of-2015-law/
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Cyber information-sharing law and state grants set to go dark as Congress stalls over funding
Congress is unlikely to move this week to renew two key cybersecurity efforts that were expected to hitch a ride on legislation to keep the government running. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/cisa-2015-state-cyber-grants-lapse-congress-government-shutdown
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FTC alleges messaging app violated child privacy law, duped users into subscriptions
A civil complaint filed by the federal government alleges that the Sendit app illegally collected data from users under 13 and tricked people into paying for subscriptions. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/ftc-alleges-sendit-app-violated-children-privacy-rule
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U.K. Police Just Seized £5.5 Billion in Bitcoin, The World’s Largest Crypto Bust
A Chinese national has been convicted for her role in a fraudulent cryptocurrency scheme after law enforcement authorities in the U.K. confiscated £5.5 billion (about $7.39 billion) during a raid of her home in London.The cryptocurrency seizure, amounting to 61,000 Bitcoin, is believed to be the single largest such effort in the world, the Metropolitan…
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U.K. Police Just Seized £5.5 Billion in Bitcoin, The World’s Largest Crypto Bust
A Chinese national has been convicted for her role in a fraudulent cryptocurrency scheme after law enforcement authorities in the U.K. confiscated £5.5 billion (about $7.39 billion) during a raid of her home in London.The cryptocurrency seizure, amounting to 61,000 Bitcoin, is believed to be the single largest such effort in the world, the Metropolitan…
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Law enforcement is using AI to synthesize evidence. Is the justice system ready for it?
Busy law enforcement agencies are trying out AI platforms that process large amounts of evidence to help officers build cases. Experts say there are potential dangers for everyone involved. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/law-enforcement-ai-platforms-synthesize-evidence-criminal-cases
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Chinese hackers breached critical infrastructure globally using enterprise network gear
Tags: access, backdoor, breach, business, china, communications, control, cve, defense, exploit, framework, germany, government, group, hacker, infrastructure, Internet, korea, law, malware, military, monitoring, network, open-source, penetration-testing, programming, service, threat, tool, update, vpn, vulnerability72-hour vulnerability exploitation window: RedNovember demonstrated the ability to weaponize newly disclosed vulnerabilities faster than most organizations could deploy patches, researchers found. When researchers published proof-of-concept code for Check Point VPN vulnerability CVE-2024-24919 on May 30, 2024, RedNovember was attacking vulnerable systems by June 3.That campaign hit at least 60 organizations across Brazil, Germany, Japan,…
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Expired protections, exposed networks: The stakes of CISA’s sunset
Congress needs to reauthorize the information-sharing law and build a modernized framework for collaborative cyber defense. First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/cybersecurity-information-sharing-act-expiration-date/
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Expired protections, exposed networks: The stakes of CISA’s sunset
Congress needs to reauthorize the information-sharing law and build a modernized framework for collaborative cyber defense. First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/cybersecurity-information-sharing-act-expiration-date/