hipaajournal.com – Researchers have identified a misconfigured AWS S3 bucket belonging to the Ardmore, PA-based breast cancer support charity, Breastcancer.org, that has Researchers have identified a misconfigured AWS … Tweeted by @Matt_R_Fisher https://twitter.com/Matt_R_Fisher/status/1524849392913506304
Still recovering, Oklahoma clinic confirms ransomware attack, data breach
scmagazine.com – Oklahoma City Indian Clinic is continuing to recover from a March ransomware attack. This week’s breach roundup also includes more issues for Eye Care Leaders following a lawsuit over concealed ranso… Tweeted by @ReneRobichaud https://twitter.com/ReneRobichaud/status/1524359931314462720
Researchers Warn of Nerbian RAT Targeting Entities in Italy, Spain, and the U.K
thehackernews.com – A previously undocumented remote access trojan (RAT) written in the Go programming language has been spotted disproportionately targeting entities . Tweeted by @SSuiteSoftware https://twitter.com/SSuiteSoftware/status/1524358399382675457
HackNotice: Elephant Insurance Reports Data Breach – Insurance Journal
app.hacknotice.com – Elephant insurance Reports data breach Insurance Journal Tweeted by @feed_hack https://twitter.com/feed_hack/status/1524062848355225600
Cyber News Rundown: Trial finishes for 2018 phishing campaign costing $23.5 million
community.webroot.com – The trial just concluded for a Californian accused of orchestrating a phishing campaign that defrauded the US Department of Defense of $23.5 million. In… Tweeted by @Webroot https://twitter.com/Webroot/status/1524164381755559937
Clubster App Leaked User Data, Additional Vulnerabilities Were Present
vpnoverview.com – VPNOverview’s security team discovered that the popular social media app Clubster leaked sensitive user data and had other vulnerabilities. Tweeted by @VPNoverview https://twitter.com/VPNoverview/status/1524364849190428672
Rapid Cyber Premium Growth by Fairfax, Tokio Marine Increased Share of Market
insurancejournal.com – The top cyber insurance carriers in 2021 shifted to include Fairfax Financial Holdings and Tokio Marine U.S. as the marketplace grew 74% to over $4.8
Op-ed: Latest Google Analytics decision has no bearing on data transfers
iapp.org – Lynn Goldstein wrote an op-ed explaining how another decision by the Austrian DPA regarding Google Analytics data transfers won’t hinder transfers overall. Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1523845435848339456
US National Cyber Director calls for new ‘social contract’ between national security, tech
iapp.org – This article covers takeaways from U.S. National Cyber Director Chris Inglis calling for a “social contract.” between the tech sector and the U.S. government… Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1523755034407837697
Heard around DC — Roundup and reflections for May 6, 2022
iapp.org – IAPP Managing Director, Washington, D.C., Cobun Zweifel-Keegan shares his observations on the latest privacy news in DC. Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1523694973341908992
ICO updates AI and data protection toolkit
iapp.org – The U.K. Information Commissioner’s Office launched its updated artificial intelligence and data protection risk toolkit. Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1523664896809914368
AGCO Ransomware Attack Disrupts Tractor Sales During U.S. Planting Season
insurancejournal.com – U.S. agricultural equipment maker AGCO Corp. said on Friday a ransomware attack was affecting operations at some of its production facilities, and dealers
UK government confirms data reform bill will be announced May 10
iapp.org – The U.K. government will announce its new data protection reform bill during the Queen’s Speech May 10. Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1523573750922326016
‘AI of Things’ tech can allow for smart homes to process data locally
iapp.org – Artificial Intelligence of Things can be developed to process data within its own home setting, instead of devices sending their data to a cloud. Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1523362335884161024
Op-ed: US risks becoming a ‘dystopia’ without a national privacy law
iapp.org – The Washington Post’s Editorial Board wrote the time is past due for a U.S. national privacy law. Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1523422618237358080
Anonymous Leaks 82 GB Police Data as Protest Against Australian Detention Centre
cysecurity.news – The data leak was a protest against the bad treatment of asylum seekers and refugees by Island authorities and the Australian government. Tweeted by @_cyberchannel https://twitter.com/_cyberchannel/status/1523311295230922757
Central bank group wants individuals to have more control over data
iapp.org – A paper published by the BIS calls for giving individuals more control over their data collected by Big Tech companies and banks. Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1522909433558409216
‘Proportionate’ enforcement, fine scheme sought for AI Act
iapp.org – The Council of the European Union pitched re-worked frameworks for stronger enforcement and increased fines with the EU’s proposed AI Act. Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1522758237652766720
DCMS calls for views to tighten security for app stores, smart devices
iapp.org – The British government’s DCMS launched a call for views from the technology industry for enhancing security for application stores and app developers. Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1522607910030872578
QNAP Releases Firmware Patches for 9 New Flaws Affecting NAS Devices
thehackernews.com – QNAP, Taiwanese maker of network-attached storage (NAS) devices, on Friday released security updates to patch nine security weaknesses, including a critical issue that could be… Tweeted by @SSuiteSoftware https://twitter.com/SSuiteSoftware/status/1522891825467604992