Data Breach Today

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Recent mega data breaches involving third-party vendors - such as the Change Healthcare cyberattack - are intensifying the spotlight on critical security risk management and governance issues for business associates and other suppliers, said regulatory attorney Rachel Rose.

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MARCH 14, 2024

Senator Urges Government to Tell Public About Little-Known Manufacturer Reset Codes Experts told ISMG that Chinese-made locks and commercial safes could pose national security risks when used by major U.S.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 21, 2021

” The case raises the importance of a good cyber security posture for politicians and government officials. The post MI5 seized Boris Johnson’s phone over security risk fears appeared first on Security Affairs. ” reported the DailyMail. The hack of their mobile devices could pose a threat to homeland security.

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Data Breach Today

MARCH 28, 2024

Guidance Calls for Agencies to Appoint Chief AI Officers, Set Up Governance Boards The Office of Management and Budget issued the first-ever governmentwide guidance for mitigating risks associated with the federal use of artificial intelligence, including specific actions agencies must complete within a year to help ensure the responsible use of emerging (..)

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 13, 2023

A Joint Committee on the National Security Strategy (JCNSS) warns of the high risk of a catastrophic ransomware attack on the UK government. The British government is accused of failing to mitigate the risk of ransomware attacks. said Dame Margaret Beckett, the chair of the JCNSS. Beckett added.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 23, 2024

The charges result from an investigation conducted by the US government into public companies potentially impacted by the supply chain attack on SolarWinds’ Orion software. The federal securities laws prohibit half-truths, and there is no exception for statements in risk-factor disclosures.”

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 28, 2024

A long supply chain adds third-party risks, as each partner’s security affects your own, making identity and access management more challenging. And therein lies the problem: Your enterprise could be at risk if their credentials are unsafe. So, what’s a bit of increased risk where usernames and passwords are concerned?

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Data Breach Today

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

New Report Identifies ‘Risky’ Unauthorized Apps That Pose National Security Risks The Department of Homeland Security inspector general found U.S.

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MARCH 28, 2025

OpenText's Jay Mukherjee on a Smart Approach to Protect Data Across Its Life Cycle A risk-based framework helps organizations classify and protect sensitive data while simplifying access. Jay Mukherjee, CTO, channels and alliances, APAC at OpenText, recommends embedding security and compliance into data strategies from the start.

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The Last Watchdog

JULY 5, 2022

At any point the external environment can throw a curve ball – new government regulations, changes in political and social dynamics, or trends in sustainability to name a few. Context of risk. The Ukraine-Russia war is a grim example of geopolitical risk intersecting with cyber security risk. Cyber in a silo?

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Apple drops its lawsuit against commercial spyware vendor NSO Group, due to the risk of “threat intelligence” information exposure. Apple is seeking to drop its lawsuit against Israeli spyware company NSO Group , citing the risk of “threat intelligence” information exposure. ” reads the court filing.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 1, 2023

The Canadian government announced it will ban the video app TikTok from all government-issued devices over security concerns. The app will be removed from government devices this week. The app “presents an unacceptable level of risk to privacy and security,” explained Canada’s chief information officer.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

telecoms, compromising networks to steal call records and access private communications, mainly of government and political figures. The US agencies confirmed that Chinese threat actors had compromised the private communications of a “limited number” of government officials following the compromise of multiple U.S.

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Data Matters

DECEMBER 10, 2024

FTC Sweep for Risk Management and Governance appeared first on Data Matters Privacy Blog. Several late-2024 examples present important insights for companies navigating how to effectively and legally implement artificial intelligence technologies in their businesses.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 22, 2024

World-Check is a global database utilized by various organizations, including financial institutions, regulatory bodies, and law enforcement agencies, for assessing potential risks associated with individuals and entities. The list also includes criminals, suspected terrorists, intelligence operatives and a European spyware firm.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

TopSec was founded in 1995, it offers cybersecurity services such as Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) and vulnerability scanning, along with “boutique” solutions to align with government initiatives and intelligence requirements. ” reads the report published by SentinelLabs. ” concludes the report.”The

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Data Breach Today

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Regulating AI is "like regulating Jell-O," said Massachusetts risk counsel Jenny Hedderman, but states are looking at regulating "areas of harm" rather than AI as a whole. In this episode of "Cybersecurity Insights," Hedderman discusses privacy, third-party vendor risk, and lawyers' use of AI.

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MARCH 29, 2023

But as France's ban of "recreational apps" from government-issued devices highlights, a bigger-picture approach for combating surveillance is required.

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Collaboration 2.0

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

The window for proactive risk prevention is closing fast,' the company warns. Here's why.

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Data Breach Today

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Experts Say Feds May Face Cost and Timeline Challenges in Quantum Readiness The United States is preparing for an age of quantum computing as federal agencies roll out initiatives designed to boost "quantum readiness," and as experts warn the government may face issues that delay its ability to defend against a future of advanced threats enabled by (..)

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Data Breach Today

JANUARY 31, 2025

Governmental Agencies Won't Meet 2025 Goal of Bolster Cybersecurity The British government fell short of its goal of significantly fortifying civilian IT systems to withstand cyberattacks by 2025, warned auditors in a report highlighting that much of officialdom runs on legacy systems.

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Data Breach Today

DECEMBER 21, 2023

A Multitude of Considerations for Entities As Use of Genomic Data Advances The explosion in applications using genomic data - from drug and vaccine development and consumer ancestry testing to law enforcement work - is heightening the need to carefully address critical privacy and security concerns around this sensitive data, government authorities (..)

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 29, 2023

Here’s what you should know about the risks, what aviation is doing to address those risks, and how to overcome them. It is difficult to deny that cyberthreats are a risk to planes. Risks delineated Still, there have been many other incidents since. Fortunately, there are ways to address the risks.

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Data Breach Today

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Agency Publishes Notice Soliciting Comments on Potential Federal Response An artificial intelligence-fueled growth in data center construction has the federal government asking what it should do to help manage data security risks.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

The government agencies have observed an increase in ransomware attacks occurring on holidays and weekends, the choice of these period is motivated by the lower level of defense due to the reduced presence of the personnel. The FBI and CISA warn organizations to keep high their defenses against ransomware attacks during weekends or holidays.

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Data Breach Today

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

agencies to address hard problems like quickly writing secure code but comes with risks around nation-states generating attacks more efficiently. White House, DOD, DHS Leaders Reveal How their Agencies Use Artificial Intelligence AI allows U.S.

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Data Matters

DECEMBER 16, 2024

The EU AI Act is the worlds first horizontal and standalone law governing the commercialization and use of AI, and a landmark piece of legislation for the EU. through training and hiring staff with the appropriate background and skillset). through training and hiring staff with the appropriate background and skillset).

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

In the most recent campaign, the group targeted organizations in the communications, manufacturing, utility, transportation, construction, maritime, government, information technology, and education sectors. government neutralized the Volt Typhoon botnet taking over its C2 and deleting the bot from infected devices.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 1, 2020

The British government will ban the installation of new Huawei equipment in the 5G networks of Wireless carriers after September 2021. The British government will not allow the installation of new Huawei equipment in the 5G networks of Wireless carriers after September 2021. ” th e UK Government announced. allegations.

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Data Breach Today

MARCH 14, 2025

Expect Malicious Insiders to Pose 'Big Challenge' This Year for CISOs, Expert Warns The current "tumultuous environment" for employees and job-seekers across business and government - with numerous layoffs, economic concerns and political chaos - is increasing the risk posed by trusted insiders, making for a "big challenge for CISOs this year," says (..)

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Data Matters

MARCH 14, 2025

On February 12, 2025, the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority ( EIOPA ) published a consultation on its draft opinion on artificial intelligence ( AI ) governance and risk management (the Opinion ).

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

The Canadian government ordered ByteDance to wind up TikTok Technology Canada, Inc. However, the government pointed out that Canadians can still access and use TikTok by choice, the use of a social media platform is a personal choice. ” reads the statement published by Canadian Government.

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Krebs on Security

JUNE 15, 2023

government agency in charge of improving the nation’s cybersecurity posture is ordering all federal agencies to take new measures to restrict access to Internet-exposed networking equipment. The directive comes amid a surge in attacks targeting previously unknown vulnerabilities in widely used security and networking appliances.

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Data Breach Today

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Government Currently Focused on Assessing AI Risks, Fostering Innovation The U.K.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 6, 2024

According to the Wall Street Journal, which reported the news exclusively, the security breach poses a major national security risk. “A cyberattack tied to the Chinese government penetrated the networks of a swath of U.S. “A cyberattack tied to the Chinese government penetrated the networks of a swath of U.S.

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