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Last week, the European Commission published new draft legislation that attempts to crack down on security vulnerabilities in Internet-connected devices and services. The Cyber Resilience Act will regulate the IoT (Internet of Things), which has been frequently criticised for having …
Cyber security researchers have discovered a toolkit for sale on the dark web that allows criminal hackers to bypass MFA (multi-factor authentication) mechanisms and break into organisations’ systems. The toolkit, dubbed ‘EvilProxy’, is available on a subscription basis for up …
Welcome to our latest monthly review of cyber attacks and data breaches. In August 2022, we found 112 publicly disclosed security incidents, accounting for 97 million breached records. As ever, you can find the full list of security incidents on our …
Reports have emerged claiming that Facebook Business/Ads users are being targeted in a malware campaign. Security researchers at WithSecure discovered a series of phishing attacks that were stealing browser cookies to take advantage of authenticated Facebook sessions. The criminal hackers then …
Data protection bodies across the EU are stepping up efforts to challenge the way Google handles personal data. The Dutch government recently imposed new restrictions on the use of Google Chrome OS and the Chrome web browser in schools after …
Welcome to our latest monthly review of cyber attacks and data breaches. In July 2022, we found 85 publicly disclosed security incidents, accounting for 99,243,757 breached records. In this blog, we take a closer look at the cyber threat landscape …
Russian-sponsored hackers have conducted a series of phishing attacks against NATO countries, according to a new industry report. Palo Alto Networks found scam emails sent by cyber spies working for Russia’s foreign intelligence service, who used online storage services such …
Welcome to our latest monthly review of cyber attacks and data breaches. In June 2022, we found 80 publicly disclosed security incidents, accounting for 34,908,053 breached records. In this blog, we take a closer look at the cyber threat landscape …
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, faces severe disciplinary action after Ireland’s DPC (Data Protection Commissioner) ruled that the organisation improperly processed children’s personal data. The proposed fine relates to an ongoing dispute regarding Meta’s data processing activities. …
The EDPB (European Data Protection Board) has published new draft guidelines on how to calculate fines for GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) violations. Much of the discussion surrounding the GDPR has centred on the disciplinary powers it gives to regulators, …
