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Latest news on data protection, privacy and cybersecurity regulatory developments, data breaches and enforcement actions happening around the world.

UK flag on a black keyboard showing cybersecurity laws for MSPs

Cyber Security News

New Cybersecurity Laws Coming for UK MSPs

December 8, 2022

UK MSPs will be brought under the same cybersecurity laws that govern essential services, such as critical infrastructure and health care. The move stems in large part from an increasing focus on MSPs by the most advanced nation-state security actors.

Global map of binary code showing APAC data protection laws and accountability

Data Protection News

As Data Protection Laws Proliferate, APAC Must Shift to Accountability Model, Says FPF and ABLI

December 9, 2022

A new report from the FPF and ABLI promotes a shift from consent-based models to a focus on accountability for data processors in the interest of improving consistency between different jurisdictions and different data protection laws.

Police car siren flashing in the night showing ransomware gang hacked Belgian police

Cyber Security News

Ransomware Gang Hacks Belgian Police Unit While Targeting Municipality, Leaks Investigation Reports

December 9, 2022

Ragnar Locker ransomware gang targeted the municipality of Zwijndrecht but instead hacked a local Belgian police unit, releasing sensitive police data, including investigation reports and criminal records.

New Samsung smarphone showing security leak allow signing of Android malware apps

Cyber Security News

Major Android Security Leak: Manufacturer Signing Keys Used To Validate Malware Apps

December 12, 2022

Security leak of manufacturing keys from major device producers (such as LG and Samsung) allows signing of malware apps, providing full access to an Android device, as the operating system trusts any signed app with complete system-level access.

iCloud website on the montior showing Apple iCloud backups end-to-end encryption

Cyber Security News

Apple to Add End-to-End Encryption to iCloud Backups

December 12, 2022

One of the few significant holes in Apple's end user security is set to be addressed, as Cupertino has announced plans to introduce end-to-end encryption to iCloud backups. A feature Apple has delayed due primarily to pressure from US federal law enforcement agencies.

US Pentagon in Washington DC showing zero trust architecture

Cyber Security News

DoD to Migrate from Traditional Network Security to Zero Trust Architecture by 2027

December 13, 2022

The DoD has published a strategy and roadmap directing all the department's agencies to migrate to zero trust architecture by 2027. Strategy identified 90 target capabilities and 62 capabilities to achieve “more advanced zero trust.”

China flag on screen with program code showing Chinese hackers APT group steal Covid benefits

Cyber Security News

Millions of Dollars in Covid Benefits Likely Stolen by Chinese Hackers, Says US Secret Service

December 13, 2022

The US Secret Service is now pointing the finger at state-backed Chinese hackers, accusing a known advanced persistent threat group APT41 of stealing about $20 million of US Covid benefits during the pandemic.

Poster of Amnesty international showing security breach by Chinese hackers for espionage

Cyber Security News

Chinese Hackers Believed To Be Behind Security Breach at Amnesty International

December 13, 2022

Amnesty International Canada experienced a security breach on October 5 with the ultimate conclusion being that state-sponsored Chinese hackers penetrated the system for espionage purposes.

Woman's hand touching screen on tablet with Facebook showing Android malware stealing Facebook logins

Cyber Security News

Researchers Discover ‘Schoolyard Bully’ Android Malware Stealing Facebook Logins of 300,000 Users

December 14, 2022

Security researchers discovered an Android malware active since 2008 in Google Play Store and third-party app stores stealing Facebook logins of 300,000 users in 71 countries.

Interior view of the House of Representatives in Parliament House, Australia showing penalties for privacy breaches

Data Protection News

Privacy Breaches to Cost More in Australia as Maximum Penalty Increases to AUD 50 Million

December 14, 2022

Organizations found to be responsible for a privacy breach now face a maximum penalty of AUD 50 million, 30% of adjusted annual domestic turnover, or three times the value of any benefit obtained through the misuse of the leaked information.

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New Cybersecurity Laws Coming for UK MSPs

As Data Protection Laws Proliferate, APAC Must Shift to Accountability Model, Says FPF and ABLI

Ransomware Gang Hacks Belgian Police Unit While Targeting Municipality, Leaks Investigation Reports

Major Android Security Leak: Manufacturer Signing Keys Used To Validate Malware Apps

Apple to Add End-to-End Encryption to iCloud Backups

DoD to Migrate from Traditional Network Security to Zero Trust Architecture by 2027

Millions of Dollars in Covid Benefits Likely Stolen by Chinese Hackers, Says US Secret Service

Chinese Hackers Believed To Be Behind Security Breach at Amnesty International

Researchers Discover ‘Schoolyard Bully’ Android Malware Stealing Facebook Logins of 300,000 Users

Privacy Breaches to Cost More in Australia as Maximum Penalty Increases to AUD 50 Million

Self-Propagating Malware ChainDrop Hits Over 400 NPM Packages in Massive Supply Chain Attack

Russian Hackers Exploit Hotel Wi-Fi Networks to Compromise Microsoft 365 Accounts

Claude’s Great Escape: Anthropic AI Models Join OpenAI Agents in Hacking Their Way Out of Sandboxes

Leak of Microsoft Meeting Documents Indicates Company Is Struggling to Keep Up With Security Vulnerabilities Uncovered by Mythos