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Maryland new law to improve cybersecurity
After discovery of flaws in state’s cybersecurity infrastructure, legislation was introduced to boost internet network defences.
US passes new bill to combat Russian threats
Concerns about Russian cyberattacks prompted the US Senate to expedite a set of cybersecurity bills.
A major cyberattack fully cripples Nvidia
As per The Telegraph, via VideoGamesChronicle, attack on American chip firm has taken down portions of company for 2 days.
California Bar investigates breach exposing data
State Bar of California announced that it is investigating an internet data breach regarding private attorney discipline.
Russia’s cyberwar against Ukraine turn into war
Cyber offenses against Ukraine have been launched in tandem with growing border tensions in order to instil terror.
Expansion in Apple and Google’s privacy initiatives
Apple and Google’s steps might be seen as a boost to user privacy and a step toward significantly improving their companies’ positions.
EU’s cyber army to aid Ukraine in combatting Russian assaults
European civilian-military authorities to assist Kyiv in combating Russian hackers.
Oman passes a new data protection law.
With the publication of new Personal Data Protection Law, Oman becomes Middle East’s newest country to adopt national privacy laws.
Teams used by hackers to distribute malware
Hackers posted malicious Trojan document to chat channel in recent Microsoft Teams attack, which takes over the user’s computer.
Russian hackers got 74% of revenue from ransomware
According to experts, over $400 million crypto payments made to likely entities probably associated with Russia
Bipartisan Legislation to modernize Health Data Privacy Laws
In a bid to protect the individual health information, US introduce modernize Health Data Privacy Laws.
Cyber-attack disrupts Portugal’s mobile services
A “deliberate and malicious” cyber-attack on Vodafone Portugal brought the country’s mobile networks offline.
UN experts: N. Korea looting millions in cyber-attacks
North Korea is still plundering millions of dollars from financial institutions and cryptocurrency organisations and exchanges.
US Launches Cyber Safety Review Board
US Department of Home Security launches first-ever Cyber Safety Review Board which consists of 15 members.
Indian Budget: Crypto transaction subject to TDS
According to Maulik Doshi, Nexdigm, taxation at the maximum rate of 30% would act as a deterrent for cryptocurrencies.
Google released differential privacy tools
On privacy day, Google extended its differential privacy library to Python programming language in collaboration with OpenMined.
WCSF celebrates Data Privacy Day, 2022
On the occasion of Data Privacy Day, the WCSF hosted a informative seminar on data privacy legislation and policies from across the world.
Data Privacy Day 2022: Top 5 measures to Protect Data
The 28th of January has been marked as Data Privacy/Protection Day across the world in order to raise awareness about data protection.
White House attempts to strengthen cyber security
After major high-profile hacks, the Biden administration seeks to strengthen the federal cyber security controls.
Britain to develop a first-ever cyber security strategy
Through Government Cyber Security Plan, Britain’s public services will be enhanced to safeguard them against hostile cyber assaults.
Indian Government denies data leak from CoWIN Portal
The data of around 20000 Indians is impacted, but the government disputes the data leak from the CoWIN site.
UK and Australia to tackle cyber threats
UK and Australia decided to team up to tackle cyberattacks by state actors and organisations seeking to damage democracy & freedom.
Morocco Introduced new cybercrime laws
After witnessing growth in cybercrime in recent years, Morocco introduced new cyber-crime legislation to curb it.
Russia purports to brought REvil to halt
Russia disbanded ransomware gang REvil at US federal agencies’ request. Russian Federation’s FSB says REvil ‘ceased to exist’ during an operation.
PDPB allows data transfer from India to Singapore
Developing a framework for data equivalency and exchange between the two countries will be crucial to ensuring free and fair flow of data.
Cyber security is a threat to digital transformation
As per Satya Nadela, “Today’s largest hurdle to digital transformation is cyber security, and it’s number one risk every firm will face in the future.”
Swiss Soldiers forbidden from using WhatsApp
Swiss Army has prohibited troops from using international messengers like Signal, WhatsApp, Telegram, as they are threat to National Security.
Meta opens Privacy Centre to educate users
Meta Privacy Centre to educate users on data security but it is limited to number of people using Facebook on the desktop in the USA.
Naughton vs Amazon Case no. 20-cv-6485
Naughton filed a suit against the Amazon regarding use of wellness checks containing geometric data without consent.
Top cyber security stories from every month of 2021
Covid-19 has played a significant impact on cyber security which resulted in numerous cyber-attacks and cyber-crimes all over the world.
Bulli Bai Case: Misogynistic Rife in the Digital Platforms
Authorities direct a probe into the continuing sexist and racist hate against Muslim women, as many women were auctioned on Twitter.
Top 12 Data Breaches of the Year 2021
Pandemic increased the reliance on technology that has further paved the way for more hackers. This article contains 12 data breaches of 2021.
Role of Lawyers in Cyber Field in India
Cyber Lawyers are experts in information technology, data privacy, IPR, media laws and security guidelines of the Government.
Top twelve cyber crime stories of 2021
Cybercrime’s volume, scope, and material costs are all at an all-time high. Click to know about top 12 cybercrimes of 2021.
Cyber World in 2021 & What to expect in 2022.
In response to cybercrimes, several cybersecurity trends arise in 2021. Let’s see some trends that came in 2021 and can develop in 2022.
Scammers attract jail & fines under the new UAE law
Under new legislation enacted by the UAE, criminals shall be imprisoned for 5 years and fined Dh 1 million for promoting cryptocurrency scams.
National Cyber Security Policy Published by the UK
Under the new National Cyber policy, the United Kingdom plans to become a leading global cyber power by 2030.
New Security Patch for 2nd most used Web Server
The Apache Software Foundation, an American non-profit organisation, released a patch to address major problem in it’s HTTP Server.
Hackers steal over 1.8 billion credit card data
Several online sports gear shops and websites were hit by a data breach resulting in theft of payment information of million customers.
Meta bans cyber mercenary companies for spying
Meta bans at least seven surveillance companies that were monitoring 50,000 people in over a hundred countries.
US and Australia enters an agreement
Agreement to help agencies of both nations to access on time the electronic data to prevent crimes including ransomware attacks.
PDP Bill Tabled in Both Houses of Parliament
The PDP Bill, 2019 which was introduced in Lok Sabha by the Minister of Electronics and Information Technology.
Modern Privacy Protection Law essential for Canada
Internet use is widespread in Canada, that’s why Faye expressed worry about Speech from the Throne on data security and cyber breach
UAE’s Personal Data Protection Law Compliance
The Personal Data Protection law has been passed by the UAE which will come into effect from January 1, 2022.
Malaysia is being targeted by Chinese Hackers
Malaysia among the top 3 ASEAN nations targeted by hackers in order to obtain intelligence on the South China Sea issue and BRI projects.
Israel leads a 10-nation cyber attack simulation
Ten nation cyberattack simulation was conducted on the world’s financial market to boost international cooperation,
Web 3.0: New Experience For Internet Users
Web 3.0 is the next and big step of human evolution, which can make the internet more intelligent and powerful through AI.
Victims pay $700000 in Extra Extortion Fees
Over 96% of ransomware victims were forced to pay hundreds of thousands of dollars according to extorters’ demand.
EU ministers approve new cybersecurity directive
EU’s Telecommunications Ministers have approved new measures for a more resilient and common level of cybersecurity including ‘NIS2’.
Tech Firms may oppose JPC’s suggestions on PDP
Leading companies may take action challenging few sections of data privacy law if MPs implement JCP’s recommendations in the Act.
JPC receives the sixth extension for PDPB in India
Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) has been granted the 6th extension to India’s PDP Bill since its inception in 2019.
Twitter bans sharing photos and videos
Under the new rules, People who aren’t famous can ask Twitter to delete photos or videos of them that were posted without their consent.
Meta delays FB’s and Instagram’s E2EE Until 2023
E2EE is a system that allows users to read each other’s messages. Other than sender & receiver, it prohibits data from being read or modified.
EDPB Guidelines: A New Era For Data Transfers
EDPB drafts guidelines on interplay between application of Article 3 and provisions on international transfers in Chapter V of GDPR.
FBI’s email was hacked to send fake warnings
A group of hackers breached one of FBI’s official email servers and sent spam emails to everyone with a warning about fake cyberattack.
CNIL recommends logging practices for organizations
Commission Nationale de l’informatique et des libertés, France’s data protection authority, publishes guidelines for companies.
Nigeria seeks consultant for Data Protection Bill Draft
Government will hire “consulting firm” to draft new “comprehensive data protection bill,” replacing previous Data Protection Bill, 2020.
Critical Infrastructure: New Threat by Cyber Criminals
Government uses the term “critical infrastructure” to describe assets in the country that are crucial to the proper operation of its economy.
US DVA implements new Cyber Security strategy
A security breach could lead to fraud, the disclosure of personal information about a veteran, or the corruption of critical data.
Microsoft collabs for digital safety & wellness solutions
Microsoft, world’s largest corp., announced the acquisition of “Two Hat,” a leading provider of content moderation solutions.
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