Irish DPC Concludes Case Against X After It Halts Grok AI’s Training On EU Data
The Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) has concluded its case against X after the tech giant immediately suspended the controversial practice of using personal data…
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Planned Parenthood Attacked By RansomHub Gang
Planned Parenthood, the largest single provider of reproductive health services and abortion facility within the United States has reportedly been rocked by a cyberattack. The…
Telegram Apologizes Over Deepfake Porn In South Korea
South Korea’s media regulator announced Tuesday that Telegram has complied with its request to remove deepfake pornographic content from the platform. The encrypted messaging app…
Sami Khoury Steps Down As Head Of CCCS For A New Role
Sami Khoury, a veteran cybersecurity leader and the head of the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security (CCCS), has announced his departure from the agency to…
SEC Takes Action To Prevent Future Crypto Asset Losses
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced that it has reached a settlement with Galois Capital Management LLC, a Florida-based former registered investment adviser, over…
Malaysia’s Data Protection Bill: Public Consultation Ends Soon
Malaysia is taking significant steps to enhance data privacy protections for its citizens with the Personal Data Protection (Amendment) Bill 2024. Following Malaysia’s Data Protection…
Gang Of 3 Hackers Plead Guilty
Three individuals have admitted guilt in connection with a sophisticated hacking operation that exploited two-factor authentication (2FA) systems, potentially netting up to $10 million. The…
Dutch DPA Fines Clearview AI €30.5M For Illegal Database
The Dutch Data Protection Authority (DPA) has imposed a hefty fine of 30.5 million euros [approximately US$33.7 million] on Clearview AI, an American company that…
Ubuntu Patches Critical Linux Kernel Vulnerabilities For AWS
Canonical has rolled out essential security updates for Ubuntu, addressing multiple Linux kernel vulnerabilities that also impact Amazon Web Services (AWS). These issues, which involve…
CBIZ Data Breach Compromises Sensitive Client Information
CBIZ Benefits & Insurance Services (CBIZ) recently disclosed a data breach resulting from unauthorized access to client information stored in certain databases. The CBIZ data…
Security Camera Firm Verkada Fined For Cybersecurity Flaws
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has taken action against US-based security camera firm Verkada, imposing a hefty fine of US$2.95 million. The action stems from…
Police Ombudsman For Northern Ireland Apologizes For Data Breach
An investigation has been initiated after an “accidental” data breach led to the leak of employee details of the Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland (PONI).…