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Data Privacy News

Meta and Yandex Accused of Using Android Loophole for Surreptitious User Tracking

June 17, 2025

Android user web browsing data may have been provided to Meta and/or Yandex due to a "loophole" in the operating system's loopback interface, regardless of the use of "incognito mode" or any other common privacy protections that would otherwise thwart user tracking.

Smoke stacks at coal burning power plant showing potential for Russia and China to attack U.S. critical infrastructure

Cyber Security News

Russia and China Can Cripple Critical Infrastructure in United States

February 12, 2019

According to the new U.S. Worldwide Threat Assessment, both Russia and China are capable of launching cyber attacks against critical infrastructure targets in the U.S. Moreover, say top U.S. intelligence officials, both Russia and China appear to be aligning their operations in cyberspace.

Man working on laptop showing ransomware attack

Cyber Security News

Black Basta Ransomware Attack Cost PCBA Manufacturer Keytronic Over $17 Million

August 21, 2024

PCBA manufacturer Keytronic has reported that the Black Basta ransomware attack in May 2024 resulted in over $17 million in direct costs and lost revenue.

Businessman waiting in airport showing the risks of visual hacking for business travelers

Cyber Security News

3M’s Global Visual Hacking Study Highlights Risks for Business Travelers

July 4, 2019

Despite the potential for visual hacking to take place in public, only 30% of business travelers say that their organizations have educated them on how to protect sensitive information.

Hacker using laptop showing China’s public accusation on CIA of 11 years of cyber espionage

Cyber Security News

Private Battles Become More Public as China Accuses CIA of 11 Years of Cyber Espionage

March 16, 2020

China publicly accuses CIA of 11 years of cyber espionage however the report has little to offer as hard evidence and there is no previous reference on the alleged hacking group.

Modern wastewater treatment plant showing cyber attack on water systems

Cyber Security News

EPA Warns US Water Systems Vulnerable to a Disruptive Cyber Attack, State Governors Must Do More

March 28, 2024

EPA and the White House warns that US water systems lack proper cybersecurity safeguards, risking a crippling cyber attack that could disrupt the critical lifeline of drinking water and impose significant costs.

Unlocked digital lock showing attack chain targeting AI vulnerability

Cyber Security News

Claude “Claudy Day” Attack Chain Leverages Vulnerability in Search Results

March 25, 2026

A new vulnerability chain discovered by Oasis Security can compromise the Claude AI chatbot and does not require the target to have the app installed or even have an account with the service. The attack chain instead begins with a malicious webpage doctored up to place highly in search results for Claude, which passes the user to a pre-filled chat URL that exploits other vulnerabilities in the AI agent.

Skull on chip showing Iranian hackers malware backdoor

Cyber Security News

Iranian Hackers Hit Over 100 Government Entities with Version 4 of the Phoenix Malware Backdoor

October 30, 2025

A phishing campaign by state-sponsored Iranian hackers has targeted over 100 government entities and other organizations with version 4 of the Phoenix malware backdoor.

Data Protection News

Protecting Sensitive Training Data in the Age of AI

May 20, 2026

The rise of AI has had a seismic impact on the digital threat landscape—but its implications for data storage and retention are often overlooked.

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Data Protection News

Meta Draws $25.4 Million Fine in India Over WhatsApp Internal Data Sharing

November 29, 2024

In addition to the $25.4 million antitrust fine, the CCI has ordered Meta to cease this element of cross-app user data sharing for five years. The order wraps up a probe that began in March 2021.

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Meta and Yandex Accused of Using Android Loophole for Surreptitious User Tracking

Russia and China Can Cripple Critical Infrastructure in United States

Black Basta Ransomware Attack Cost PCBA Manufacturer Keytronic Over $17 Million

3M’s Global Visual Hacking Study Highlights Risks for Business Travelers

Private Battles Become More Public as China Accuses CIA of 11 Years of Cyber Espionage

EPA Warns US Water Systems Vulnerable to a Disruptive Cyber Attack, State Governors Must Do More

Claude “Claudy Day” Attack Chain Leverages Vulnerability in Search Results

Iranian Hackers Hit Over 100 Government Entities with Version 4 of the Phoenix Malware Backdoor

Protecting Sensitive Training Data in the Age of AI

Data Breach Impacts Times Car Ride-Sharing Service as Ransomware Attack Hits Railway Operator Keio

Security flaw in Microsoft’s Analytics Platform Titan Exposes 17 Trillion Records

Meta Muse AI Assistant’s Zero-Day Vulnerability Could Enable Attackers to Inject Malware

New Disclosure of “Meddling” OpenAI Agents Includes Attacks on UN and US Government Websites