The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has amended its Safeguards Rule to require non-bank mortgage firms to report cybersecurity breaches. The rule, affecting breaches involving at least 500 consumers, will come into force on 27 April 2024. Data breaches are defined as events where unauthorised parties acquire unencrypted customer data. Mortgage companies have to notify the FTC no later than 30 days after discovering a breach.
FBI Deletes PlugX Malware from 4,250 Hacked Computers in Multi-Month Operation
The FBI has deleted PlugX malware from more than 4,250 infected computers as part of a US Department of Justice-approved multi-month operation. PlugX, controlled by
