FTC orders communication company to disclose data breaches
Global Tel*Link Corp, a prison communications provider, must now disclose any future data breaches within 30 days, as per the FTC announcement.
Cybersecurity, Legal, and Financial Experts Share Their Reactions to the SEC’s Latest Cyber Disclosure Regulations | Kovrr Blog
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has instigated a new rule requiring all registrants to disclose significant cyber incidents and describe their cyber risk management programmes within four days of detection. Ruling S7-09-22 aims to increase transparency for investors and encourage companies to invest in robust cyber security measures. However, the legislation’s wording is […]
How Retailers can Combat the Rising Threat of Theft
Retail theft is causing significant financial losses for businesses, including giants like Home Depot and Foot Locker. A survey revealed 56% of small businesses claimed victim to shoplifting, with vanishing inventory inducing losses up to $112 billion last year. Experts recommend improving lighting, surveillance cameras, customer acknowledgments, visible high-theft items and inventory management to reduce […]
Defending Logistics After Cyberattack on DP World Australia
DP World Australia temporarily disconnected from the internet to handle possible fallout from a cyber attack. The attack, speculated to be ransomware related, affected the company’s operations in Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney leaving about 30,000 cargo containers stuck at ports. As cyber attacks become more frequent and sophisticated, long-term strategies including improved supply chain security […]
How a cyber attack has crippled the British Library
Cyberattacks, using ransomware to block access to the victim’s system and data, are becoming increasingly widespread and targeted at large organisations. The perpetrators are often unaware of the victim’s identity, with the intent purely financial. The attack’s impacts extend beyond the target organization, disrupting independent research and work that rely on the organisation’s resources.
Politics news – live: Rishi Sunak thought government should ‘let people die’ during pandemic, Vallance claims Cummings said | Politics News
Sir Patrick Vallance, the UK’s chief scientist, detailed a struggle within the government over the initiation of the first and second lockdowns. The chief scientist said Chancellor Rishi Sunak was sceptical of the lockdowns due to economic concerns. Vallance further claims that the Treasury didn’t seek scientific advice before launching the “Eat Out to Help […]
Multi-Factor Authentication Market revenue to reach USD
The global multi-factor authentication (MFA) market size is expected to grow at a CAGR of ~18.2% from 2023 to 2035, reaching USD 364.4 billion in revenue by 2035. The increase in cyberattacks and the prevalence of remote work and BYOD trends have necessitated more robust security measures, driving market growth. MFA provides a formidable defense […]
Virtual Oncology Market to Reach US$ 10.8 Billion, by 2030 at 17.9% CAGR: Coherent Market Insights
The Virtual Oncology Market, which involves the use of digital technologies in cancer diagnosis and treatment, is projected to reach $3.4bn in 2023 and exhibit a CAGR of 17.9% between 2023 and 2030. This growth is driven by advancements in virtual and augmented reality technologies that improve cancer treatment, as well as an increase in […]
Scammers claim dog meat sales to enrage and trick victims into downloading malware: police
Scammers in Hong Kong have defrauded victims out of HK$1.36m since September, using the false pretext of selling dog meat to trick them into downloading apps that harvest bank login details. The Hong Kong Homeless Dog Shelter, whose identity was also stolen as part of the scam, condemned the act, suggesting it involved a transnational […]
St Helens Council suspected cyber-attack caused significant disruption
St Helens Council suffered a cyberattack on 21 August, causing significant disruption when key systems were lost. The attack resulted in data being stolen and exported to the cloud. Many staff and teams were affected, but systems were quickly restored. The incident was successfully contained by 21 August and a recovery plan was put into […]
