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Key Cybersecurity Compliance Deadlines You Can't Miss in 2024

SecureWorld News

The clock is ticking for organizations worldwide as a maelstrom of cybersecurity compliance deadlines looms in 2024. From data privacy regulations to payment card security standards, businesses of all sizes must scramble to implement new protocols and strengthen their defenses against cyber threats. Hold onto your credit cards!

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The State of Stalkerware in 2023–2024

SecureList

The trends of 2023 observed by Kaspersky Methodology The data in this report was taken from aggregated threat statistics obtained from the Kaspersky Security Network, which is dedicated to processing cybersecurity-related data streams from millions of anonymous volunteer participants around the world. from 70 percent.

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FTC charged Avast with selling users’ browsing data to advertising companies

Security Affairs

The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has filed charges against cybersecurity firm Avast, accusing it of collecting and selling consumer web browsing data gathered through its browser extension and antivirus services. The antivirus firm is accused of selling the data to advertising companies without user consent.

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News alert: NCA’s Data Privacy Week webinars highlight data protection for consumers, businesses

The Last Watchdog

22, 2024 – Today, the National Cybersecurity Alliance (NCA) , announced the program for its third annual Data Privacy Week campaign, which will take place from January 22nd to January 27th. Washington D.C. “Knowing how to safeguard your personal information has never been more important than it is today.

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Kaiser Permanente Discloses Data Breach Impacting 13.4 Million People

SecureWorld News

Department of Health and Human Services on April 12th, Kaiser Permanente suffered a data breach in mid-April that exposed the personal information of approximately 13.4 million affected individuals to inform them of the data breach and provide guidance on steps they can take to protect themselves against potential fraud or identity theft.

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Volt Typhoon Disrupts US Organizations, CISA Issues Alerts

eSecurity Planet

This state-backed hacker collective, also known as Vanguard Panda, BRONZE SILHOUETTE, Dev-0391, UNC3236, Voltzite, and Insidious Taurus, has infiltrated the networks of critical infrastructure sectors ranging from aviation to maritime in a strategic bid for future catastrophic cyberattacks. critical infrastructure in the case of a major U.S.

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The Best 10 Vendor Risk Management Tools

Centraleyes

The Best Vendor Risk Management Tools in 2024 Selecting the top VRM vendors involves a rigorous evaluation process that assesses security features, user-friendliness, customer support, and overall effectiveness. It is a strong contender for organizations seeking continuous monitoring of vendor risk and cybersecurity tool effectiveness.

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