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Student Sues Whiteworth University for Ransomware Attack

CyberSecurity Insiders

A student of Whitworth University has brought a class action against the university for not keeping student and staff data safe from a ransomware attack that occurred in 2022. The legal case was slapped against the institute for causing unnecessary anxiety over the loss of privacy and about potential abuse of the data.

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Google will pay $29.5M to settle two lawsuits over its location tracking practices

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I am proud of how the exceptional lawyers and professionals in my office have creatively applied the District’s strong consumer protection laws to set the standard nationally and provide users far greater control of their personal information.”. Racine (@AGKarlRacine) December 30, 2022. — AG Karl A. — AG Karl A.

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IdentityIQ Releases Report on Newest Scams to Target Your Identity

Identity IQ

The report compares member-reported data from 2022 to the previous year. As new trends emerge, we will continue to help consumers protect themselves and their families.” For more information or to download the IdentityIQ 2022 Scam Report, visit www.identityiq.com/2022-scam-report/.

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Major Banks Under Fire for Refusing Reimbursements to Victims of Online Payment Scams

Identity IQ

As online payment scams become increasingly prevalent, victims have raised significant concerns about consumer protection and financial security. The increase in online payment scams, particularly those involving Zelle, has led to significant financial losses for consumers. Key Takeaways Major U.S.

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California Privacy Agency Enforcement, CCPA Rulemaking, and CIPA Reform

SecureWorld News

1: 2022-cv-07465 (April 17, 2025, N.D. Peters, Ali Bloom, and Chirag H. Patel There is never a boring moment in California privacy law, and these past weeks have been no exception. Thus, the dissemination or disclosure of additional information may lead to a different outcome on standing. 'In Prudential Financial Inc.

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Exclusive: The largest mobile malware marketplace identified by Resecurity in the Dark Web

Security Affairs

During November 2022 the actor arranged a significant update of close to 144 injects and improved their visual design. The amount of typical banking theft varies between $5,000 – $15,000 per consumer and $50,000 – $250,000 per enterprise depending on the size and business activity.

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Is Apple about to embrace third-party app stores?

Malwarebytes

The Digital Markets Act (DMA) , also referred to as Regulation (EU) 2022/1925, was introduced by the European Commission, the executive arm of the EU, in December 2020 and was recently signed into law, in September 2022. If it happens, the move will bring both increased freedom and increased security risks. The Digital Markets Act.