Tag: law
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Threat Group Scattered Lapsus$ Hunters Says It’s Shutting Down
The bad actors behind the Scattered Lapsus$ Hunters threat group say they are shutting down operations and retiring, but cybersecurity pros say law enforcement pressure is a key reason for the decision and that the hackers will likely form new cybercrime operations. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/09/threat-group-scattered-lapsus-hunters-says-its-shutting-down/
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Threat Group Scattered Lapsus$ Hunters Says It’s Shutting Down
The bad actors behind the Scattered Lapsus$ Hunters threat group say they are shutting down operations and retiring, but cybersecurity pros say law enforcement pressure is a key reason for the decision and that the hackers will likely form new cybercrime operations. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/09/threat-group-scattered-lapsus-hunters-says-its-shutting-down/
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Scattered Spider’s ‘retirement’ announcement: genuine exit or elaborate smokescreen?
Tags: ai, breach, crowdstrike, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, disinformation, google, group, hacking, infrastructure, international, law, mandiant, password, ransomware, tactics, threatLaw enforcement pressure: real but limited impact: The letter explicitly acknowledged the mounting international pressure that supposedly drove their decision.”We want to share a thought for the eight people that have been raided or arrested in relations to these campaigns, Scattered Spider and/or ShinyHunters groups since beginning on April 2024 and thereafter 2025, and especially…
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Scattered Spider’s ‘retirement’ announcement: genuine exit or elaborate smokescreen?
Tags: ai, breach, crowdstrike, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, disinformation, google, group, hacking, infrastructure, international, law, mandiant, password, ransomware, tactics, threatLaw enforcement pressure: real but limited impact: The letter explicitly acknowledged the mounting international pressure that supposedly drove their decision.”We want to share a thought for the eight people that have been raided or arrested in relations to these campaigns, Scattered Spider and/or ShinyHunters groups since beginning on April 2024 and thereafter 2025, and especially…
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CISA official calls on lawmakers to extend cyber info-sharing law
The official’s call for a renewal came less than three weeks before the 2015 Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act (CISA 2015), which provides incentives for private entities to voluntarily share digital threat intelligence with the federal government, is due to sunset. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/cisa-official-calls-on-lawmakers-renew-cisa2015
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CISA official calls on lawmakers to extend cyber info-sharing law
The official’s call for a renewal came less than three weeks before the 2015 Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act (CISA 2015), which provides incentives for private entities to voluntarily share digital threat intelligence with the federal government, is due to sunset. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/cisa-official-calls-on-lawmakers-renew-cisa2015
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LAPSUS$ Hunters 4.0 Announce Permanent Shutdown
In a startling development on September 8, the Telegram channel “scattered LAPSUS$ hunters 4.0” declared its intention to “go dark” after taunting law enforcement for repeated missteps. With an audacious message aimed squarely at the FBI and French authorities, the group claimed victory in evading capture and vowed that no future activity would follow their…
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LAPSUS$ Hunters 4.0 Announce Permanent Shutdown
In a startling development on September 8, the Telegram channel “scattered LAPSUS$ hunters 4.0” declared its intention to “go dark” after taunting law enforcement for repeated missteps. With an audacious message aimed squarely at the FBI and French authorities, the group claimed victory in evading capture and vowed that no future activity would follow their…
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12 digital forensics certifications to accelerate your cyber career
Tags: access, apt, attack, browser, chrome, cloud, computer, corporate, cyber, cybercrime, cybersecurity, data, defense, detection, email, endpoint, exploit, google, government, group, hacker, hacking, Hardware, incident response, international, jobs, law, malicious, malware, microsoft, mobile, network, phone, service, skills, soc, technology, threat, tool, training, windowsCellebrite Certified Mobile Examiner (CCME)Certified Computer Examiner (CCE)CyberSecurity Forensic Analyst (CSFA)EC-Council Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI)EnCase Certified Examiner (EnCE)Exterro AccessData Certified Examiner (ACE)GIAC Advanced Smartphone Forensics Certification (GASF)GIAC Certified Forensics Analyst (GCFA)GIAC Certified Forensic Examiner (GCFE)GIAC Cloud Forensic Responder (GCFR)GIAC Network Forensic Analysis (GNFA)Magnet Certified Forensics Examiner (MCFE) Cellebrite Certified Mobile Examiner (CCME) Out of…
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Chat Control: EU to decide on requirement for tech firms to scan encrypted messages
Law enforcement and police experts meet on Friday to decide on proposals to require technology companies to scan encrypted messages for possible child abuse images amid growing opposition from security experts First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366630597/Chat-Control-EU-to-decide-on-requirement-for-tech-firms-to-scan-encrypted-messages
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When is the Right Time to Hire a CISO?
Knowing when to hire a CISO is a challenging proposition one which most organizations will eventually need to answer. The need to hire a CISO depends on a combination of factors, including but not limited to: Relevance of regulatory requirements Size of the organization Complexity of operations Sensitivity of data handled or processed Desired risk…
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California, two other states to come down hard on GPC violators
Implement GPC signal recognition: Businesses need to update their websites and backend systems to “detect the presence of the GPC header or equivalent signals sent by browsers or browser extensions. The GPC signal is transmitted as part of the HTTP header or via JavaScript, and must be detected reliably on every relevant page where personal…
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Three states team up in investigative sweep of companies flouting data opt-out laws
California, Colorado and Connecticut are contacting businesses that aren’t using legally mandated technology to provide consumers with universal opt-out rights. First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/states-investigative-sweep-global-privacy-control-data-privacy/
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Chinese companies and bosses to face major fines over cybersecurity incidents
A proposed update to China’s national Cybersecurity Law would give Beijing firmer oversight over tech products while increasing penalties for companies and executives that don’t meet requirements. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/china-cybersecurity-law-update-penalties-companies-executives
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UK toughens Online Safety Act with ban on self-harm content
Tags: lawCharities welcome change, but critics warn the law is already too broad First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2025/09/09/selfharm_online_safety_act/
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UK toughens Online Safety Act with ban on self-harm content
Tags: lawCharities welcome change, but critics warn the law is already too broad First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2025/09/09/selfharm_online_safety_act/
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Understanding the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD): Why It Matters and How to Prepare
Key Takeaways For years, European companies have faced a patchwork of national laws pushing them to take responsibility for human rights and environmental issues tied to their business operations. France passed its Duty of Vigilance law in 2017. Germany followed with the EU Supply Chain Act in 2021. Each aimed to hold companies accountable not……
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The growing debate over expanding age-verification laws
As age- and identity-verification laws become more mainstream, this legislation could have a dire impact on privacy. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2025/09/06/the-growing-debate-over-expanding-age-verification-laws/
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Chinese Group Accused of Using Fake U.S. Rep. Email to Spy on Trade Talks
The Chinese state-sponsored group APT41 is accused of using a fake email impersonating a U.S. representative containing spyware and sent to government agencies, trade groups, and laws firms to gain information about U.S. strategy in trade talks with China. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/09/chinese-group-accused-of-using-fake-u-s-rep-email-to-spy-on-trade-talks/
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Chinese Group Accused of Using Fake U.S. Rep. Email to Spy on Trade Talks
The Chinese state-sponsored group APT41 is accused of using a fake email impersonating a U.S. representative containing spyware and sent to government agencies, trade groups, and laws firms to gain information about U.S. strategy in trade talks with China. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/09/chinese-group-accused-of-using-fake-u-s-rep-email-to-spy-on-trade-talks/
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Chinese Group Accused of Using Fake U.S. Rep. Email to Spy on Trade Talks
The Chinese state-sponsored group APT41 is accused of using a fake email impersonating a U.S. representative containing spyware and sent to government agencies, trade groups, and laws firms to gain information about U.S. strategy in trade talks with China. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/09/chinese-group-accused-of-using-fake-u-s-rep-email-to-spy-on-trade-talks/
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Burger King Uses Copyright Law to Nix Security Research
Researcher Who Privately Reported Flaws Receives Legal Threat. Fresh research posted online, titled We Hacked Burger King, has disappeared faster than the purple Wednesday Whopper from the specials menu, after researcher BobDaBuilder received a DMCA takedown request on behalf of the fast food brand’s owner, multinational Restaurant Brands International. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to…
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Burger King Uses Copyright Law to Nix Security Research
Researcher Who Privately Reported Flaws Receives Legal Threat. Fresh research posted online, titled We Hacked Burger King, has disappeared faster than the purple Wednesday Whopper from the specials menu, after researcher BobDaBuilder received a DMCA takedown request on behalf of the fast food brand’s owner, multinational Restaurant Brands International. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to…
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U.S. Officials Investigating Cyber Threat Aimed at China Trade Talks
According to the Wall Street Journal, the deceptive message, purporting to come from Representative John Moolenaar, was dispatched in July to multiple U.S. trade groups, prominent law firms and government agencies. WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 (Reuters) U.S. authorities have launched an investigation into a sophisticated malware-laden email that appears to have been crafted to glean […]…
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The growing debate over expanding age verification laws
As age and identity verification laws become more mainstream, this legislation could have a dire impact on privacy. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2025/09/06/wtf-is-going-on-with-age-verification-laws/
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The growing debate over age verification laws
As age and identity verification laws become more mainstream, this legislation could have a dire impact on privacy. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2025/09/06/wtf-is-going-on-with-age-verification-laws/
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How Has IoT Security Changed Over the Past 5 Years?
Experts agree there have been subtle improvements, with new laws and applied best practices, but there is still a long way to go. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/ics-ot-security/how-has-iot-security-changed-over-the-past-5-years-
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US politicians ponder Wimwig cyber intel sharing law
US cyber data sharing legislation is set to replace an Obama-era law, but time is running out to get it over the line, with global ramifications for the security industry, and intelligence and law enforcement communities First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366630326/US-politicians-ponder-WIMWIG-cyber-intel-sharing-law