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insurancejournal.com – A group of ransomware hackers used a variety of techniques to try breaching hundreds of companies last year, exploiting a vulnerability in Microsoft

iapp.org – This new IAPP dispatch takes a look at the latest privacy news from Washington, D.C. Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1504111164258754565

iapp.org – Companies with access to large datasets are increasingly valued higher than those associated with physical products or more traditional assets. Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1504155973069418500

iapp.org – The FTC’s use of algorithmic destruction in combatting deceptive digital data practices is expected to grow. Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1504216204520665095

iapp.org – A look at the process underway to build the California Privacy Protection Agency and the challenges being faced. Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1504276469840814084

iapp.org – The CNIL published a guide on appointing and supporting data protection officers. Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1504397488995938309

iapp.org – IAB Europe published the latest version of its guidance and recommendations for digital advertisers’ path forward following the third-party cookie phaseout. Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1503763468796760075

iapp.org – The U.K. government announced it will introduce legislation to establish an Office for Digital Identities and Attributes. Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1503853747650404356

iapp.org – The California Attorney General’s Office released an opinion clarifying a consumer’s right to know under the CCPA covers business-generated inferences. Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1503914085099966483

iapp.org – The European Data Protection Board adopted guidelines related to GDPR one-stop-shop enforcement and “dark patterns” on social media platforms. Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1504065352065503237

insurancejournal.com – Since Russia launched a full-scale military invasion of Ukraine on February 24, questions have resurfaced about the likelihood of a global cyber war.

iapp.org – Oklahoma Rep. Collin Walke issues a call to action for privacy pros to become involved with the legislative process. Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1503401155241590793

iapp.org – The Information Accountability Foundation said the right to data sharing for security is a “fundamental” right. Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1503431204133027844

iapp.org – Wojciech Wiewiórowski wrote a blog post urging increased scrutiny and regulation of the advertising technology space. Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1503702954406260745

insurancejournal.com – This edition of International People Moves details appointments at Crawford & Co., Marsh and Echo Re. A summary of these new hires follows here.

insurancejournal.com – Insurance Office of America Names 6 Regional Executives Insurance Office of America (IOA) is pleased to announce the appointment of six regional

bleepingcomputer.com – The U.S. Department of Justice announced that alleged REvil ransomware affiliate, Yaroslav Vasinskyi, was extradited to the United States last week to stand trial for the Kaseya cyberattack. Tweeted by @sang_alertboot https://twitter.com/sang_alertboot/status/1503340543962722307

helpnetsecurity.com – When attackers pull off a privileged access breach, they have a beachhead into your network, and they have a consistent playbook. Tweeted by @botcybersec https://twitter.com/botcybersec/status/1503318023213658114

iapp.org – Vodafone officials are investigating data breach claims made by the same hacking group that recently targeted Samsung. Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1503053534815731713

iapp.org – TikTok is closing in on a deal with Oracle to store U.S. users’ personal data without allowing access to its China-based parent company, ByteDance. Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1503174191662735366