#RISK Intelligence Archive – Page 168
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NewsSingtel caught in Accellion software hack
Singaporean telecommunications company Singtel has launched an investigation to establish the extent of a cyberattack on the Accellion File Transfer Appliance (FTA) system it uses.
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ebookThe Simple Guide to the CPRA
Untangling how the California Privacy Rights Act impacts businesses and consumers
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NewsYellen warns of ‘explosion’ in fraud, cybercrime, cryptocurrency misuse and laundering
The new US Treasury Secretary has warned of the need to tackle rising financial crime, cryptocurrency misuse and cyber attacks.
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FeatureEgregor Ransomware: what is it and why is it worrying the authorities?
A new ransomware group called Egregor has caught the attention of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, prompting it to issue a warning last month. GRC World Forums explains more about what it is and how it is being used in “double-extortion” attempts.
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Q&APrivSec Job Focus: Cristina Costache, privacy lead (EMEA), Strauss Coffee Bv
In our first reader-submitted Q&A, Cristina Costache describes the ever-changing nature of working in privacy
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NewsEU member states agree negotiating stance for ePrivacy regulation
European Union member states have agreed a joint position on the proposed ePrivacy regulation, allowing the EU President to open talks with parliament about the final text.
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NewsScores of data breaches at UK’s merger watchdog
The anti-trust regulator in the UK was hit by 150 personal data breaches in the past two years, five more than in the previous two-year period.
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NewsEU antitrust chief warns Apple must apply iOS 14 privacy policy to its own apps
EU antitrust chief Margrethe Vestager warns Apple that its own apps must abide by its new privacy update amid accusations of anti-competitiveness from Facebook.
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NewsCrown Resorts deemed unsuitable to run $2.2bn Sydney casino due to money laundering concerns
Crown Resorts deemed unsuitable to run $2.2bn Sydney casino due to money laundering concerns
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NewsFTC settles with travel insurer for lax security on cloud database
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in the US has finalised a settlement with SkyMed International over allegations that the emergency travel services provider failed to take reasonable steps to secure sensitive consumer information.
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NewsUK authorities eye crackdown on company formation agents’ laundering
The United Kingdom’s National Crime Agency (NCA) is planning a crackdown on company formation agents in a bid to tackle money laundering.
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NewsGoogle disables Chrome extension infected with malware
Google Chrome has blocked users from installing the popular extension, The Great Suspender following unconfirmed reports that it had been used to steal login credentials.
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NewsHacker’s attempt to poison US city’s water supply thwarted
The US secret service and other law enforcement agencies are investigating after a hacker reportedly tried to add a dangerous amount of a toxic chemical to Oldsmar water system in Florida.
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NewsUK government unveils new professional body to boost cyber security skills and standards
A new professional body will be established next month to set professional standards and boost career opportunities in cyber security, the government has announced.
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NewsLuxembourg government hits back at reports country is haven for money laundering
The Luxembourg government has sought to counter allegations that the country is a haven for money laundering and tax evasion, following a damning report by journalists.
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NewsSouth Africa’s surveillance law ruled unconstitutional
South Africa’s constitutional court has ruled that the country’s 2002 Regulation of Interception of Communications and Provision of Communication-Related Information Act is unconstitutional as it fails to provide adequate privacy safeguards.
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BlogWhat makes us human: countering the accidental insider cyber threat
Everybody makes mistakes in the workplace and sometimes this can lead to sensitive information being put at risk. Philip Bridge discusses how to mitigate against these risks.
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Attack on UK estate agency was Egregor ransomware, according to experts
A malware attack on a large UK estate agency was carried out by the Egregor ransomware group and appears to be case of ‘double extortion’, according to threat intelligence experts.
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NewsOxfam Australia probes potential hack
The Australian arm of charity Oxfam is investigating a potential data breach.
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NewsFounder of $90 million cryptocurrency hedge fund admits securities fraud
A 24-year-old Australian national is facing up to 20 years in prison in the United States (US) after defrauding investors in his cryptocurrency hedge fund out of $90m and then attempting to steal from a second fund.
