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NewsIreland’s DPC proposes €36m GDPR fine against Facebook
Ireland’s Data Protection Commission (DFC) has sent a “draft decision” to other European Data Protection Authorities regarding Facebook’s legal trick to bypass the GDPR.
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NewsNew scam exploits iPhone users looking for love
Researchers at Sophos Labs have unearthed a fake iOS cryptocurrency apps that has targeted US, European victims for at least $1.4 million.
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NewsGoogle announces cybersecurity action team
Google is bringing together a group of experts to deliver strategic advisory services, trust and compliance support, customer and solutions engineering and incident response capabilities.
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NewsPhishing scams via SMS on the rise
A new financial crime report has discovered a rise in phishing scams conducted via text message, an act known as smishing.
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NewsTwitch confirms data breach
Live streaming gaming platform Twitch has announced that it has become the victim of a data leak, exposing streamers’ earnings and confidential company information.
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NewsMajor telecoms service giant reveals five-year breach
Syniverse has revealed to government regulators that it has been the victim of a five-year breach impacting hundreds of customers.
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NewsPandora Papers: biggest offshore data leak
One of the largest financial document leaks has revealed the secret wealth and dealings of international leaders, politicians, and billionaires.
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NewsUS to convene 30 countries to combat ransomware attacks
U.S. President Joe Biden has announced that it will bring together 30 countries to address the threat of ransomware to national and economic security.
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NewsNieman Marcus discloses data breach
American luxury retailer Neiman Marcus Group has announced a data breach compromising the personal data of approximately 4.6 million customers.
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NewsMoD exposes Afghan interpreters
Email sent by officials potentially compromises safety of Afghans who may be eligible to relocate to the UK.
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NewsChanges to the international data transfer regime in Uruguay
The Uruguay’s data protection authority, URCDP, has removed the US from the list of appropriate territories as part of its amendment.
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NewsUK, US and Australia announce security partnership
In an effort to counter China, the UK, US and Australia have announced a historic security and defense agreement.
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NewsInterpol arrests 1,400 in soccer gambling raids
Around 1,400 people were arrested following thousands of raids by specialised police officers across 28 Asian and European countries in Interpol’s latest crackdown on illegal gambling and related money laundering activities.
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NewsData stolen from United Nations
Earlier this year, hackers gained access into the United Nations’ computer network and stole a trove of data, according to researchers from Resecurity.
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NewsICO to call on G7 countries to tackle cookie pop-ups challenge
The UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) will call on fellow G7 data protection and privacy authorities to work together to overhaul cookie consent pop-ups.
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NewsGermany warns Russia over pre-election cyber-attacks
Russia is behind a series of cyber-attacks targeting German politicians in the run up to the country’s parliamentary elections on 26 September, says Berlin.
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AnalysisHow COVID-19 Has Impacted Women in the Workplace
COVID-19 has undoubtedly had a substantial impact on workplaces worldwide. While it may be years before we comprehend the full ramifications, the impact it has had on women in the workplace is becoming increasingly clear.
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NewsProposed VPN ban in India would hit businesses
An Indian parliament proposal to block virtual private networks (VPNs) will seriously hinder the ability of companies in the country to do business, according to a leading figure in India’s internet sector.
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