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

Medical team working showing data breach of genetic profiles

Cyber Security News

Second Leak From 23andMe Data Breach Includes 4 Million More Genetic Profiles

October 25, 2023

A hacker who leaked one million genetic profiles from 23andMe in early October has returned with an even larger trove, this time dumping a little over four million files and including the DNA Relatives feature that allows for connections between relations to be made.

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Data Protection News

Second Review of EU-US Privacy Shield Shows Improvements

January 15, 2019

Second annual review of the EU-U.S. Privacy Shield went better than the first, but the European Commission is still waiting on the U.S. government to nominate a permanent Ombudsperson to handle potential complaints and requests from EU citizens.

Fuel gauge on vehicle dashboard showing TSA security directive for pipeline operators

Cyber Security News

Second TSA Security Directive Issued to Pipeline Operators to Reinforce Cybersecurity

July 28, 2021

Second special directive from the TSA is requiring pipeline operators to implement specific mitigation measures and create contingency and recovery plans, though most of the details are being kept from the public.

T-Mobile retail shop showing T-Mobile hack and stolen customer data

Cyber Security News

Secret Attempt to “Buy Back” Customer Data From T-Mobile Hack Failed, Criminals Sold Information in Spite of $200,000 Payment

April 19, 2022

The company arranged a payment of $200,000 through a third party, but customer data from the T-Mobile hack was subsequently seen for sale on dark net forums.

Man holding a fake moustache showing AI deepfakes

Cyber Security News

Secretary of State Rubio Impersonated With AI Deepfakes Targeting Officials

July 11, 2025

AI deepfakes were used to contact three foreign ministers, a US Governor, and a member of Congress around the middle of June via the Signal messaging app. Two of the officials received fake voicemail messages mocked up to use Rubio's voice, and another received an invite to join a chat.

Man touching IoT icon on virtual screen showing the insights on new California and Oregon IoT security laws

Data Protection News

Secure the Refrigerator: Broad New California and Oregon IoT Security Laws Come Into Effect

March 24, 2020

New California and Oregon IoT security laws aim to address the growing concerns on the security of Internet-connected devices that seem to be expanding endlessly.

Image of a lock on computer chip signifying the use of microSD-sized computers to secure microfinance in developing countries

Cyber Security News

Securing Microfinance in Developing Countries with microSD-Sized Computers

February 9, 2018

There's a need to secure offline, rather than online, microfinancing solutions. The future rests in the power of embeddable microchips and the power of process isolation by inserting a Linux-powered computer into the architecture of an non-secure IoT device to create a hardware Root of Trust.

Construction blueprints showing leaked security blueprints due to ransomware attack

Cyber Security News

Security Blueprints of Heavily Guarded Companies Leaked After Ransomware Attack on Swedish Firm

November 6, 2020

Hackers published over 38,000 sensitive documents including security blueprints of heavily guarded companies after ransomware attack on a Swedish physical security firm, Gunnebo.

Virtual screen on tablet with security alert showing Chinese hackers security breach of Japan cyber security agency

Cyber Security News

Security Breach at Japan’s Cyber Security Agency May Have Been the Work of Chinese Hackers

September 4, 2023

A long-term breach of Japan's national cyber security agency may be the work of state-backed Chinese hackers. The security breach occurred in October 2022 and was disclosed in August of this year.

News Corp building in Manhattan showing security breach

Cyber Security News

Security Breach at News Corp Lasted for Two Years, Chinese State-Backed Hackers Suspected

March 6, 2023

News Corp security breach lasted from February 2020 to January 2022, during which time confidential company information and personal data was taken. Investigation by Mandiant indicates that a Chinese state-backed hacking team may be involved.

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Second Leak From 23andMe Data Breach Includes 4 Million More Genetic Profiles

Second Review of EU-US Privacy Shield Shows Improvements

Second TSA Security Directive Issued to Pipeline Operators to Reinforce Cybersecurity

Secret Attempt to “Buy Back” Customer Data From T-Mobile Hack Failed, Criminals Sold Information in Spite of $200,000 Payment

Secretary of State Rubio Impersonated With AI Deepfakes Targeting Officials

Secure the Refrigerator: Broad New California and Oregon IoT Security Laws Come Into Effect

Securing Microfinance in Developing Countries with microSD-Sized Computers

Security Blueprints of Heavily Guarded Companies Leaked After Ransomware Attack on Swedish Firm

Security Breach at Japan’s Cyber Security Agency May Have Been the Work of Chinese Hackers

Security Breach at News Corp Lasted for Two Years, Chinese State-Backed Hackers Suspected

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