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Elections watchdog apologises after hack left voters’ details exposed

Electoral Commission head Shaun McNally said it would be very hard to use a cyber-attack to influence the democratic process.

The Independent UK

Elections watchdog apologises after year-long hack by 'hostile actors' revealed

'HOSTILE actors' hacked the Electoral Commission (EC) for over a year and likely gained access to UK voter registers and sensitive data, it has been…

The National (Scotland)

Morning Mail: Matildas into World Cup quarter-finals with Denmark defeat, voice no vote overtakes yes, cybersecurity fears rise

New poll shows no vote overtaking yes in all states except Victoria; calls for new laws after cybersecurity breaches; Foord and Raso goals fire Matildas past Denmark

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Neither the right to privacy nor the right to information

The Digital Personal Data Protection Bill 2023 legalises data mining rather than safeguarding the right to privacy

The Hindu

Scamsters prey on victims’ fear of getting on wrong side of law

Cyber Crimes dept of Hyderabad City Police sees increase in package delivery scam complaints. Scammers use forged documents, warrants & ID cards to fool victims & extort money. DCP Cyber Crimes said victim lost ₹6 lakh in an hour. Public urged not to believe such calls & call helpline. #1930

The Hindu

Bangladesh to tone down ‘draconian’ digital security law

Law minister says law will be replaced by another legislation which will remove sections that were allegedly misused.

Al Jazeera

Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2023 passes in Lok Sabha; govt. shrugs off exemptions

Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2023 passed in Lok Sabha; sets out requirements for firms collecting data online, with exceptions for Govt & law enforcement. Bill amends RTI Act, 2005 to remove public interest exemptions on disclosing personal info. Govt dismissed concerns around surveillance & RTI. Bill harmonises RTI Act…

The Hindu

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Editors Guild raises concerns over data protection and press Bills

Guild expresses concerns over DPDP, PRP Bills; seeks parliamentary review. Demands DPDP Bill ro be sent to Standing Committee, PRP Bill to Select Committee.

The Hindu

UK MPs warn against growing use of smart tech in domestic abuse

Committee’s report says devices including home security systems used to coerce and control victims

The Guardian - UK

Make tackling tech-enabled abuse a priority, MPs tell Government

The Culture, Media and Sport Committee said there is no ‘silver bullet’ for dealing with tech abuse but that more needs to be done.

The Independent UK

UK data bill favours big business and ‘shady’ tech firms, rights group claims

Data protection and digital information bill changes wording on which requests for personal data can be refused

The Guardian - UK

Bureau of Meteorology super computer delays ‘very concerning’ ahead of summer

Exclusive: Insiders say ‘stuff-ups’ have occurred despite millions being spent on consultants, as senator warns of high stakes in ‘what could be a catastrophic fire season’

The Guardian - AU

Explained | What is the Data Protection Bill of 2023?

How is the Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2023, different from its previous iteration

The Hindu

A cyberattack has disrupted hospitals and health care in several states

A cyberattack has affected computers at hospitals in multiple states, forcing some emergency rooms to close and ambulances to be diverted

The Independent UK

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Tempur Sealy Resumes Operations After Cyber Attack

The mattress giant says a forensic investigation is ongoing.

StockNews.com

Is August the Month to Buy or Hold BlackBerry Limited (BB)?

While BlackBerry Limited’s (BB) revenues grew in the last reported quarter, it has declined at a CAGR of nearly 5% over the past three years. Let’s look at some key metrics to better understand its financial health and determine whether it’s a Buy or a Hold this month.

The Hindu

Curbs on laptop, PC imports to check IT hardware with in-built security loopholes

Government imposes licensing requirement for import of laptops, tablets and personal computers to guard against security loopholes. Aim is to ensure open, safe and trusted Internet. The Move is to bridge trade deficit, promote domestic manufacturing and attract investments. Government promoting local manufacturing and discouraging imports under 'Make in India'.

The Guardian - UK

Cyber-attack to cost outsourcing firm Capita up to £25m

Group, which runs services for NHS, councils and military, reports loss of almost £68m for first half of year

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Evening Standard

Capita draws a line under £25 million cyber attack as it swings to half-year loss

CEO Jon Lewis tells the Standard cyber attacks are “a plague” on Western companies from “criminals in rouge states”

Tom’s Guide

You can now automatically block spam on WhatsApp — here's how

WhatsApp now lets you block any calls from unknown numbers to help cut down on spam. Here's how to do it.

The Hindu

Situation under control in Nuh, says Haryana govt.; Congress demands probe

In Nuh, Haryana, communal clashes broke out recently, resulting in 6 deaths. 93 FIRs have been registered and 176 individuals arrested. The situation is gradually returning to normalcy, with internet services suspended until Saturday. The state govt. is taking cybercrime seriously and setting up a Rapid Action Force center in…

Zenger

Missouri Governor Signs Bill Modifying Donor Privacy Act

New legislation amends state's Personal Privacy Protection Act, allowing disclosure in certain circumstances

Zenger

Israeli Firm Uncovers 2-Year Phishing Campaign In Mexico, 4,000 Victims Affected

Perception Point reveals extensive cyberattack targeting Mexican citizens, resulting in $55 million in losses.

The Times of India

Congress’s Manish Tewari claims Data Protection Bill classified as money bill, IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw refutes

NEW DELHI: Union information and technology minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Thursday refuted the allegation of Congress MP Manish Tewari that the Digital Data Protection Bill has been classified as a financial bill by the government.

The Times of India

Haryana violence: Total 93 FIRs registered; 176 arrested, says state home secretary

CHANDIGARH: A total of 93 FIRs have been registered till Thursday and 176 persons have been arrested by the Haryana police in connection with the Nuh violence.

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