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

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Data Protection News

Meta Fined $20 Million in Australia Over Personal Data Usage

August 3, 2023

Meta is facing a total of $20 million in fines in Australia due to misleading consumers about personal data usage. Facebook Israel and VPN service Onavo Protect promised to keep user data private and safe, but were sharing collected personal information with Meta for use in its targeted advertising systems.

Hacker hunting for code showing crypto theft by North Korean hackers

Cyber Security News

Crypto Sleuth Attributes the Alphopo Crypto Theft to North Korean Hackers, Raises the Amount Stolen to $60 Million

August 4, 2023

On-chain investigator links North Korean hackers to the Alphopo crypto theft and discovers an additional $37 million, raising the amount stolen to $60 million.

Malware symbol on microchips showing Info stealers and employee logins

Cyber Security News

Once The Domain of Pirated Games, “Info Stealers” Have Racked Up Hundreds of Thousands of Employee Logins

August 7, 2023

Info stealers are increasingly finding their way into corporate environments, possibly as a result of increased blurring of personal and work devices. Report finds that some 400,000 employee logins are available for sale on dark web sites and illicit Telegram channels.

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Cyber Security News

U.S. Military Systems Infected by Chinese Malware: How Deep Does It Run?

August 7, 2023

Anonymous officials from the Biden administration have told the New York Times that Chinese malware has been planted in the networks that control the critical infrastructure of military bases. The "ticking time bomb" could potentially cripple military systems in the event of a conflict between the two countries.

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Data Privacy News

Apple Developers Subject to New API Requirements in Bid to Eliminate User Fingerprinting

August 8, 2023

Apple developers that want to use certain APIs will have to submit an explanation of why they are necessary for program function, as part of a new effort to combat user fingerprinting.

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Cyber Security News

Cyber Attack Crippled Hospital Systems Disrupting Healthcare Services Across Several U.S. States

August 8, 2023

Leading U.S. healthcare provider shut down central hospital systems after experiencing a cyber attack, disrupting primary care services across several U.S. states. Healthcare facilities were forced to halt operations, reschedule appointments, and divert ambulances.

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Cyber Security News

Rough Week for DeFi Projects With Attacks on Finance Pools, Rug Pulls Creating Massive Losses

August 8, 2023

DeFi projects continue to be a popular target of attack for advanced hackers, as a number of finance pools associated with Curve were hit on July 31 for a total loss of about $61 million. The attack appears to have been the result of a vulnerability found in certain versions of the Vyper programming language.

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Data Protection News

Personal Data Protection Bill Introduced in Indian Parliament, but Opposition Parties Are Already Pushing for Delays

August 9, 2023

India has now been seeking to establish a single national-level personal data protection bill for about six years. The newest development in this saga is the Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, the first attempt introduced to Parliament since the previous effort was withdrawn in 2022.

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Cyber Security News

Emerging Market of Cybercrime Tools Driven by Generative AI Offers Automated Assistance With Fraud, Malware Creation

August 10, 2023

Generative AI models in the style of ChatGPT are being sold that promise to help create malware, write phishing emails, set up attack sites, scan for vulnerabilities, and more. The latest DarkBART and DarkBERT projects have been trained on dark web sites.

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Cyber Security News

Resurgent Hacktivist Group Executes Over 750 DDoS Attacks Targeting India, Israel, the Netherlands, and Others

August 10, 2023

A politically and religiously motivated hacktivist group has executed over 750 DDoS attacks and dozens of website defacements against India, Israel, the Netherlands, and others.

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Meta Fined $20 Million in Australia Over Personal Data Usage

Crypto Sleuth Attributes the Alphopo Crypto Theft to North Korean Hackers, Raises the Amount Stolen to $60 Million

Once The Domain of Pirated Games, “Info Stealers” Have Racked Up Hundreds of Thousands of Employee Logins

U.S. Military Systems Infected by Chinese Malware: How Deep Does It Run?

Apple Developers Subject to New API Requirements in Bid to Eliminate User Fingerprinting

Cyber Attack Crippled Hospital Systems Disrupting Healthcare Services Across Several U.S. States

Rough Week for DeFi Projects With Attacks on Finance Pools, Rug Pulls Creating Massive Losses

Personal Data Protection Bill Introduced in Indian Parliament, but Opposition Parties Are Already Pushing for Delays

Emerging Market of Cybercrime Tools Driven by Generative AI Offers Automated Assistance With Fraud, Malware Creation

Resurgent Hacktivist Group Executes Over 750 DDoS Attacks Targeting India, Israel, the Netherlands, and Others

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

ShinyHunters Hacks the FBI in a Security Breach Exposing Personal Information of 38,000 People