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Why federal efforts to protect schools from cybersecurity threats fall short

In August 2023, the White House announced a plan to bolster cybersecurity in K-12 schools – and with good reason. Between 2018 and mid-September 2023, there were 386 recorded cyberattacks in the U.S. education sector and cost those schools $35.1 billion. K-12 schools were the primary target.

The Conversation

Supreme Court directs Central agencies to follow 2020 CBI Manual on seizure of digital evidence

Supreme Court orders Centre to adhere to CBI Manual to protect integrity of personal data stored in electronic devices seized during raids.

The Hindu

Don’t make it harder to catch online ‘paedophiles,’ minister tells Facebook chiefs

Police fear use of encryption could lead to thousands fewer reports of online child abuse a year

Evening Standard

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QR code scams put personal data at risk, FTC warns

Some of the ways scammers have used QR codes are by placing fraudulent QR codes on parking meters or by posing as legitimate businesses.

Chicago Sun-Times

Tesla Cybertruck Tackles The Dreaded Shopping Cart Test. Does It Dent?

A Tesla Cybertruck goes head-to-head against a shopping cart. Will the cart dent it? What if a person is in the cart and it's pushed at speed into the Cybertruck?

InsideEVs

Evaluating 2024 Buying Potential of 3 Software Stocks

The software industry flourishes with intensified digitization, a prominent shift toward cloud-based solutions, and growing demand across various verticals. Hence, let us analyze leading software stocks Microsoft (MSFT), Brightcove (BCOV), and Cloudflare (NET) to evaluate their buying potential for 2024. Read more….

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MoD breach of Afghans’ data ‘could have posed threat to life in Taliban’s hands’

Ministry of Defence says it ‘fully acknowledges’ the ruling against it and apologises to those affected

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UK Defence Ministry Fined For Afghan Data Breach

The UK defence ministry has been fined GBP350,000 ($440,000) for disclosing personal information of 265 Afghans seeking to flee the Taliban, a data watchdog announced on Wednesday.

International Business Times

Man charged with sending millions of scam text messages

Australians are warned to be wary of text and email scams containing unsafe links after a man was charged with sending millions of fraudulent messages.

AAP

UK at high risk of ‘catastrophic ransomware attack’, report says

Parliamentary committee says Britain is vulnerable because of poor planning and lack of investment

The Guardian - UK

House Proposal Would Expand Federal Warrantless Spying Authority

One bill set to be considered would grow the scope of federal digital surveillance and would authorize the federal government to use those powers against more individuals.

Reason

Marvel's Spider-Man 2 developer reportedly targeted by hackers threatening to leak Marvel's Wolverine details

The group also claims to have personal employee data

GamesRadar

TechScape: Will Meta’s encryption plans be a ‘devastating blow’ to child safety online?

The Facebook and Instagram owner is miles ahead of the competition, say regulators, who suggest that could change when it rolls out default end-to-end encryption for Messenger

The Guardian - UK

Texas's Ban on TikTok Use by Government Employees on Government Computers Upheld

The ban also extends to private devices that are used to access state networks.

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The Hindu

End Taiwan’s exclusion from global bodies: U.S.

Taiwan is not allowed to share its expertise in many fields like disaster relief and cyber security as many international institutions do not allow Taiwan to participate, the United States has said pitching for greater Taiwanese participation

The Guardian - UK

Northern Ireland police data breach blamed on outdated practices

PSNI missed opportunities to secure and protect data, leading to leaking of 9,500 staffers’ details, says review

The Hindu

Karnataka High Court to restart proceedings through videoconference with new safeguards from December 11

Karnataka HC to restart videoconference proceedings from Dec 11 with new guidelines to prevent unauthorised access. All participants must register in ODCD portal & use same email ID for Zoom sign-up. Those outside India must seek permission from Registrar (Judicial) in advance.

Tom’s Guide

How to know you've been hacked on mobile

Cyber attacks are on the rise and your device can be infiltrated by a malicious third party. Here are 6 ways you can check if your mobile has been hacked.

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The Independent UK

Top White House cyber aide says recent Iran hack on water system is call to tighten cybersecurity

Recent attacks on American water authorities by Iranian-aligned hackers — as well as a separate spate of ransomware attacks hitting the U.S. health care system — are calling federal officials to action

International Business Times

Rising Cyberattacks Prompt Bond Markets' Innovative Response To Combat Risk

Many organizations and municipalities are coping by purchasing cyber liability insurance, which offers coverage for things like data recovery and legal fees.

Kiplinger

10 States Where Fraud Is Rampant. Is Yours on the List?

WalletHub report compared the 50 states and the District of Columbia across 14 key metrics, including each state’s vulnerability to identity theft and fraud.

Tom’s Guide

Mozilla VPN undergoes second security audit

Mozilla VPN underwent its second security audit. It was conducted by Cure53, and Mozilla fixed all of the vulnerabilities that were found.

The Guardian - UK

No 10 urged to investigate targeting of MPs and others by Russian spies

Cyber-attacks on parliamentarians, civil servants and journalists aimed at meddling in UK politics have been going on for eight years

The Guardian - UK

UK accuses Meta of empowering child sexual abusers with encryption rollout

Tech firm says it has developed ‘robust’ safety measures after home secretary and campaigners condemn move

Windows Central

"Hundreds of consumer and enterprise-grade devices from various vendors, including Intel, Acer, and Lenovo, are potentially vulnerable" Binarly warns about LogoFAIL

LogoFAIL impacts potentially millions of endpoints across hundreds of device models by affecting the UEFI reference code.

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