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

Delta aircraft at the gate showing flight disruptions and IT outage

Cyber Security News

Delta and CrowdStrike Trade Lawsuits Over IT Outages and Flight Disruptions

November 6, 2024

As early as late July, Delta CEO Ed Bastian was threatening CrowdStrike with a lawsuit to recoup some of its estimated $500 million in losses from flight disruptions. CrowdStrike has filed its own suit pointing to Delta's slow recovery from the IT outage.

Oil refinery plant showing cyber attack on Denmark energy infrastructure

Cyber Security News

Denmark Weathered Wave of Cyber Attacks on Energy Infrastructure in May, Industry Non-profit Reveals

November 21, 2023

Denmark's energy infrastructure was bombarded by cyber attacks in May of this year. Report says 16 energy infrastructure companies were targeted and 11 were compromised immediately, the other five only apparently dodging a breach because the attackers were sloppy in their technique.

Brilliant lights blazing in modern city showing China data regulations

Data Protection News

Dentons Quit Operations in China Due to Incoming Data Regulations

August 17, 2023

With fines and penalties (such as potential shutdown of company operations) looming in November of this year, some companies are opting to bail out of China rather than even attempt to comply with the slew of new data regulations.

Military operation center showing the requirement for all U.S. defense contractors to complete a cybersecurity certification before submitting proposals by 2026

Cyber Security News

Department of Defense Now Requires Defense Contractors to Obtain Cybersecurity Certification; How Difficult Will It Be?

February 20, 2020

U.S. Department of Defense requires all defense contractors to complete a cybersecurity certification before submitting proposals by 2026, starting with higher-level contractors this June.

Bug on a computer chip showing the list of top 25 software vulnerabilities released by Department of Homeland Security

Cyber Security News

Department of Homeland Security Updates List of Top 25 Software Vulnerabilities

December 11, 2019

U.S. Department of Homeland Security aims to help software developers and security researchers eliminate common software vulnerabilities by releasing a list of top 25 most dangerous software errors.

Cyber Security News

Desorden Group Reportedly Hacks Centara Hotels & Resorts Within 10 Minutes After Recovering From the First Data Breach

November 8, 2021

Desorden group hacked Centara Hotels & Resorts again after negotiations for ransom payment collapsed and the hotel recovers part of the databases stolen in the first data breach.

Security lock with a hole on computer circuit board showing Log4Shell vulnerability

Cyber Security News

Despite a Year of Warnings and Patching, Nearly 3 Out of 4 Organizations Still Vulnerable to Log4Shell

December 8, 2022

The battle against Log4Shell is proceeding very slowly due to a confluence of factors. It remains buried in a number of assets, particularly legacy systems that are tougher to address. But it also continues to affect organizations via new devices.

Kid using laptop showing child privacy violation by YouTube for targeted ads

Data Protection News

Despite Fines and Major Platform Changes, YouTube Still Violating Child Privacy by Serving Targeted Ads

August 30, 2023

A new report from ad evaluation firm Adalytics finds that some of YouTube’s targeted ads are still slipping through the cracks, and potentially violating federal child privacy law. The revelation has prompted two US Senators to write a letter to the FTC.

Employees with arms crossed showing cultural disconnect in employee engagement

Cyber Security News

Despite Years of Employee Engagement Efforts, Cybersecurity Cultural Disconnect Remains; 1 in 3 Employees Don’t Understand the Importance of It

October 24, 2022

A large chasm of cultural disconnect remains in the realm of security. Employee engagement is a particular problem, with less than half saying that they were very likely to report a cybersecurity incident.

Big Ben and Westminster Bridge with traffic showing UK data protection reform and AI regulation

Data Protection News

Details of UK Data Protection Reform Bill, Proposals for AI Regulation Come To Light

August 2, 2022

Details of UK’s data protection reform plans are solidifying with the release of the first public version of the Data Protection and Digital Information Bill (DPDIB), which is accompanied with a set of new proposals for AI regulation.

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Delta and CrowdStrike Trade Lawsuits Over IT Outages and Flight Disruptions

Denmark Weathered Wave of Cyber Attacks on Energy Infrastructure in May, Industry Non-profit Reveals

Dentons Quit Operations in China Due to Incoming Data Regulations

Department of Defense Now Requires Defense Contractors to Obtain Cybersecurity Certification; How Difficult Will It Be?

Department of Homeland Security Updates List of Top 25 Software Vulnerabilities

Desorden Group Reportedly Hacks Centara Hotels & Resorts Within 10 Minutes After Recovering From the First Data Breach

Despite a Year of Warnings and Patching, Nearly 3 Out of 4 Organizations Still Vulnerable to Log4Shell

Despite Fines and Major Platform Changes, YouTube Still Violating Child Privacy by Serving Targeted Ads

Despite Years of Employee Engagement Efforts, Cybersecurity Cultural Disconnect Remains; 1 in 3 Employees Don’t Understand the Importance of It

Details of UK Data Protection Reform Bill, Proposals for AI Regulation Come To Light

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