Tag: law
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Tech-law intel sharing speeds cybercrime crackdown
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/tech-law-intel-sharing-speeds-cybercrime-crackdown
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FBI steps in amid rash of politically charged swattings
Tags: lawNo specific law against it yet, but that’s set to change First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2025/04/30/fbi_crackdown_on_swatting_not/
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Noem calls for reauthorization of cyberthreat information sharing law during RSA keynote
Noem also defended reducing the size of CISA, postponing the creation of a new headquarters for the agency and making other funding cuts or program changes at the organization. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/kristi-noem-rsa-keynote-info-sharing-law
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Regulators urge businesses to cooperate on data privacy laws
Providing detailed background information is one way to help data privacy regulators during investigations of potential violations. First seen on techtarget.com Jump to article: www.techtarget.com/searchcio/news/366623335/Regulators-urge-businesses-to-cooperate-on-data-privacy-laws
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Cybersecurity leaders decry ‘political persecution’ of Chris Krebs in a letter to the President
Demand for immediate action: The letter concluded with a specific petition for the Trump Administration to immediately take two actions: reinstate the security clearances of SentinelOne employees and rescind the order to the Department of Justice investigating Krebs.”An independent infosec community is fundamental to protecting our democracy, and to the profession itself,” the letter asserted.…
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JokerOTP Platform Linked to 28,000+ Phishing Attacks Dismantled
Law enforcement agencies from the UK and the Netherlands have dismantled the notorious JokerOTP cybercrime platform, which is allegedly linked to more than 28,000 phishing attacks across 13 countries. A 24-year-old man was apprehended this morning by Cleveland Police at a residence in Middlesbrough, England. He is currently being held in police custody on suspicion…
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The Turmoil Following BreachForums Shutdown: Confusion, Risks, and a New Beginning
BreachForums, a major data leak marketplace, shut down on April 15 after a MyBB 0-day exploit allowed law enforcement infiltration. On April 15, BreachForums, one of the top marketplaces for stolen data, abruptly shut down, fueling widespread speculation. Rumors ranged from FBI raids and the arrest of the administrator. In the aftermath, several alternative forums…
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Car Subscription Features Raise Your Risk of Government Surveillance, Police Records Show
Records reviewed by WIRED show law enforcement agencies are eager to take advantage of the data trails generated by a flood of new internet-connected vehicle features. First seen on wired.com Jump to article: www.wired.com/story/police-records-car-subscription-features-surveillance/
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GDPR Data Breach Notification Template With Examples [Download]
The GDPR is a law developed by the European Union (EU) to protect individuals’ personal data. Although it originated in the EU, several countries and organisations outside Europe have to date also adopted this regulation, which shows how detailed and well-thought-out it is. Among many of the GDPR’s guidelines, the data breach notification letter is……
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Policymakers look to state laws for federal data privacy law
20 U.S. states have adopted comprehensive data privacy laws, meaning businesses face a complex network of laws with varied privacy requirements and definitions. First seen on techtarget.com Jump to article: www.techtarget.com/searchcio/news/366623115/Policymakers-look-to-state-laws-for-federal-data-privacy-law
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6 types of risk every organization must manage, and 4 strategies for doing it
Tags: ai, attack, backup, best-practice, breach, business, compliance, control, cyber, cybersecurity, data, finance, framework, fraud, GDPR, governance, government, grc, hacker, healthcare, infrastructure, insurance, intelligence, law, mitigation, office, phishing, ransom, ransomware, regulation, risk, risk-assessment, risk-management, service, startup, strategy, technology, threat, training, vulnerabilityCybersecurity risks Threats such as data breaches, phishing attacks, system intrusions, and broader digital vulnerabilities fall under the umbrella of security risks. The definition of cybersecurity risk is constantly evolving, now encompassing threats related to artificial intelligence and AI-driven systems.If you’re trying to mitigate risks in this area, you need to think not just about…
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Ofcom Lays Down the Law with Child Safety Rules for Tech Giants
Tags: lawOfcom’s Protection of Children Codes and Guidance lists 40 new child safety measures for tech firms First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/ofcom-child-safety-rules-tech/
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Will politicization of security clearances make US cybersecurity firms radioactive?
Tags: access, business, ceo, cisa, cisco, ciso, credentials, crowdstrike, cybersecurity, disinformation, election, government, infrastructure, intelligence, law, microsoft, network, office, risk, spyware, strategy, threatWhat brought this on: This is mostly a reaction to a White House order on Wednesday that tied security clearances to supporting political concepts. The order chastised Chris Krebs, the former head of Trump’s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). “Krebs’ misconduct involved the censorship of disfavored speech implicating the 2020 election and COVID-19 pandemic. CISA, under…
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Extension of cyber threat info sharing law sought by new bipartisan bill
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Extending the Lifespan of a Key Cyber Threat Info-Sharing Law
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Cryptohack Roundup: $7M KiloEx Theft
Also: A $40M Block Penalty, US SEC Guidance on Crypto Laws. This week, a KiloEx exploit, Block fined $40M, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission guidance on crypto laws, Senate Democrats slammed NCET disbandment, $4.3M scam disrupted, guilty plea in $3.3M tax evasion and a South Korea ban on crypto apps. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump…
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Florida draft law mandating encryption backdoors for social media accounts billed ‘dangerous and dumb’
A digital rights group blasted the Florida bill, but lawmakers voted to advanced the draft law. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2025/04/17/florida-draft-law-mandating-encryption-backdoors-for-social-media-accounts-billed-dangerous-and-dumb/
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Senators Urge Cyber-Threat Sharing Law Extension Before Deadline
Bipartisan support grows in Congress to extend Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act for 10 years First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/senators-urge-cyberthreat-sharing/
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Bipartisan duo wants to renew 10-year-old cyberthreat information sharing law
Sens. Mike Rounds and Gary Peters want have offered a 10-year extension of the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015, which helps businesses share cyberthreat information with federal agencies. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/cybersecurity-information-sharing-act-2015-renewal-rounds-peters
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ICO Issues Merseyside-Based Law Firm £60,000 Fine After Cyber-Attack
A UK Law firm has been fined £60,000 after data stolen during a 2022 cyber-attack was published on the dark web First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/ico-issues-law-firm-fine-after/
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UK Fines Law Firm 60,000 Pounds for Ransomware Data Breach
Firm Failed to Close Outdated User Account, Waited 43 Days to Notify Regulators. The U.K. Information Commissioner’s Office imposed a fine of 60,000 pounds against Liverpool-based law firm DDP Law for GDPR violations relating to a 2022 ransomware hack and data leak that exposed sensitive information including the details of its clients’ cases. First seen…
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Law firm ‘didn’t think’ data theft was a breach, says ICO. Now it’s nursing a £60K fine
DPP Law is appealing against data watchdog’s conclusions First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2025/04/16/law_firm_ico_fine/
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British law firm fined after ransomware group publishes confidential client data
A U.K. law firm specializing in crime, family fraud, sexual offenses and other sensitive matters has been fined after a hack that led to a data leak on the dark web, something the company only learned about after authorities contacted it. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/uk-law-firm-fined-ico-ransomware-sensitive-data-breached
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Exclusive: Peters, Rounds tee up bill to renew expiring cyber threat information sharing law
The law is due to lapse in September, something cyber experts and industry officials say would be a huge loss. First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/peters-rounds-bill-renew-cyber-threat-information-sharing-law/
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Authorities Shut Down Four Encrypted Platforms Used by Cybercriminals
Law enforcement authorities across Europe and Türkiye have dealt a major blow to four criminal networks alleged to be at the heart of drug trafficking and money laundering across the continent. The operation, supported by Europol and codenamed Operation BULUT, culminated in coordinated raids that resulted in the arrest of 232 suspects, including some of…
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The most dangerous time for enterprise security? One month after an acquisition
Fear of upgrading or purchasing any new security tech. Managers are hesitant to invest because they don’t know what the new parent company will decide, and they don’t want to waste money.Talented security people leave, along with the best people in every business unit. They are worried about being laid off, so they take whatever…