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Hackers threaten to leak a copy of the World-Check database used to assess potential risks associated with entities

Security Affairs

World-Check is a global database utilized by various organizations, including financial institutions, regulatory bodies, and law enforcement agencies, for assessing potential risks associated with individuals and entities. World-Check had different owners across the years, it was originally founded as an independent company.

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SEC Provides Clarity on Disclosing Material vs. Non-Material Cyber Incidents

SecureWorld News

Companies should consider qualitative factors beyond just financial impacts when assessing an incident's materiality, such as reputational harm, litigation risks, and regulatory scrutiny. As cyberattacks and data breaches continue plaguing businesses, the SEC has made cybersecurity disclosure an area of increased focus.

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Pearson agreed to pay $1 million for 2018 Data Theft

CyberSecurity Insiders

Pearson, a London based e-textbook publishing firm that supplies software to Schools and Universities has been slapped with a fine of $1 million for misleading investors about a 2018 data breach that witnessed siphoning of millions of student records by hackers.

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Burnout: The Hidden Cost of Working in Cybersecurity & Other High Risk Fields

Jane Frankland

Since 2011, I’ve consistently spoken, and written about the dangers of burnout in cybersecurity, and proposed leadership strategies for employee wellbeing. And these changes increase the risk of developing anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues.

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Twitter Fined $150 Million for Misuse of 2FA User Data

SecureWorld News

But instead of using this information for the sole purpose of improving security, Twitter profited by allowing advertisers to use this data to target individuals. This action violated a 2011 FTC order that prohibited the social media site from misrepresenting its privacy and security practices. FTC Chair Lina M.

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Multiple schools hit by Vice Society ransomware attack

Malwarebytes

There’s going to be quite a bit of concern for parents and teachers alike, with sensitive data being thrown into the mix. According to the BBC, the data includes: Passport scans of both pupils and parents which date back to 2011. Special Educational Needs (SEN) data. Contractual offers made to members of staff.

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NUVOLA: the new Cloud Security tool

Security Affairs

A report from the Cloud Security Alliance (Technology and Cloud Security Maturity, 2022) states that 84% of organizations report having no automation ; since Identity and Access Management is a key factor in securing companies, automating the detection of possible attack paths may reduce the attack surface and avoid potential data breaches.