iapp.org – The phones of employees of El Salvador news outlet El Faro were hacked with the Pegasus spyware. Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1482185860804222977
US State Privacy Legislation Tracker
iapp.org – After the California Consumer Privacy Act passed in 2018, multiple states proposed similar legislation to protect consumers in their states. The IAPP Westin … Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1482155745714098179
US Chamber of Commerce renews call for federal privacy law
iapp.org – The U.S. Chamber of Commerce sent a letter to members of Congress on the need to pass federal privacy legislation. Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1482125540324745216
Digital rights organizations, businesses call to ban targeted ads
iapp.org – A group of digital rights organizations and business leaders are pushing to ban targeted advertising online. Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1482050501839663105
Spray365 – a password spraying tool that identifies valid credentials for Microsoft accounts (Office 365 / Azure AD)
hakin9.org – What is Spray365? Spray365 is a password spraying tool that identifies valid credentials for Microsoft accounts (Office 365 / Azure AD). How is Spray365 different from the many other password sprayin… Tweeted by @lawyhak https://twitter.com/lawyhak/status/1482057717405597699
‘Cybersecurity Failure’ Named as a Critical Global Threat in WEF Survey Report
insurancejournal.com – Cybersecurity failure was identified as a critical short-and-medium-term threat to the world by respondents of the World Economic Forum’s Global Risks
CNIL sets parameters for processors’ reuse of data for product improvement
iapp.org – Goodwin’s Gabe Maldoff and Omer Tene analyze the CNIL’s guidance on processors’ reuse of data for product improvements. Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1481974683490783243
Philippines’ NPC seeks report on alleged hacking of Comelec’s servers
iapp.org – The Philippines’ National Privacy Commission is seeking answers from the Commission on Elections over alleged hacking of the electoral overseers’ servers… Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1481823483822751745
US FTC privacy and identity protection director joins DC law firm
iapp.org – Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati hired Maneesha Mithal, who most recently led the U.S. Federal Trade Commission’s privacy and identity protection unit. Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1481672782744281098
Poll: 56% of registered US voters want federal privacy law
iapp.org – Morning Consult reports a poll it took with Politico Jan. 8 and 9 of 2,000 U.S. voters revealed a majority favor drafting federal privacy legislation. Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1481763150827597828
UK Cyber Insurtech KYND Receives £3.25 Million Investment from BGF
insurancejournal.com – KYND, the London-based provider of cyber risk management solutions for the insurance industry, announced a £3.25 million ($4.4 million) investment from
Europol says EDPS order limiting data collection practices jeopardizes investigations
iapp.org – Europol argues an order by the EDPS that it delete data of individuals not linked to a criminal activity jeopardizes investigations. Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1481581967304888323
FBI agrees to licensing contract with Clearview AI
iapp.org – The Federal Bureau of Investigation signed an $18,000 licensing agreement with Clearview AI to subscribe to the company’s facial recognition technology. Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1481461086801076224
Comprehensive state privacy bills proposed in Florida, Indiana, Washington
iapp.org – Here’s a roundup of the latest news concerning proposed comprehensive state privacy bills in Florida, Indiana and Washington. Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1481295608774283275
WhatsApp founder to take over as Signal’s interim CEO
iapp.org – WhatsApp co-founder Brian Acton will take over as Signal’s new interim CEO following the announcement founder and CEO Moxie Marlinspike will step down Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1481340503467728903
US Issues Alert Over Russian Hackers
infosecurity-magazine.com – FBI, CISA, and NSA warn Russian cyber-criminals are targeting America’s critical infrastructure Tweeted by @InfosecurityMag https://twitter.com/InfosecurityMag/status/1481319567775383565
Defense Against the Dark Arts: Learnings From the Magical World to Boost Your AppSec
infosecurity-magazine.com – How businesses can guard against the threat actors who are cursing, jinxing and charming their way past security defenses Tweeted by @InfosecurityMag https://twitter.com/InfosecurityMag/status/1481380467790290948
Stop Purchasing, Start Developing: Why Hiring for Tech in 2022 Will Look Very Different
infosecurity-magazine.com – Why cyber reskilling and upskilling are key to keeping organizations safe Tweeted by @InfosecurityMag https://twitter.com/InfosecurityMag/status/1481373216065081345
Hackers Hit Healthcare Data Management Company
infosecurity-magazine.com – More than 12K patients impacted by email hacking incident at Ciox Health Tweeted by @InfosecurityMag https://twitter.com/InfosecurityMag/status/1481334413585698821
UK Launches Initiative to Develop Global AI Standards
infosecurity-magazine.com – The AI Standard Hub is designed to improve AI governance as use of these technologies surge Tweeted by @InfosecurityMag https://twitter.com/InfosecurityMag/status/1481253656469069828