The Privacy Commissioner of Canada is investigating over 30,000 data breaches at the Canada Revenue Agency, affecting some 62,000 taxpayers. A report from IBM reveals that these types of cyberattacks are costing Canadian businesses an average of $6.3 million. Discussions by parliamentary committees in Canada highlight the need for robust data protection measures and a new legislative framework, such as the proposed Bill C-27, to address the significant economic and societal impacts of such breaches.
Banshee macOS stealer supports new evasion mechanisms
A new version of the Banshee macOS (operating system) information-stealing malware has emerged with enhanced evasion capabilities. Discovered by Check Point researchers, the malware is