Vermont Legislature Passes One of the Strongest Data Privacy Measures in the Country

Vermont legislature passed a bill that prohibits the sale of sensitive data, such as social security and drivers’ license numbers, financial or health information.
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China and US Envoys Will Hold First Top-Level Dialogue on Artificial Intelligence

China’s official Xinhua news agency said the two sides would take up issues including the technological risks of AI and global governance.
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BetterHelp Customers Begin Receiving Refund Notices From $7.8M Data Privacy Settlement, FTC Says

BetterHelp customers have started receiving refund notices from a $7.8 million data privacy settlement, the FTC says.
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The UK Says a Huge Payroll Data Breach by a ‘Malign Actor’ Has Exposed Details of Military Personnel

The UK Ministry of Defense said a breach at a third-party payroll system exposed as many as 272,000 armed forces personnel and veterans.
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Germany Recalls Its Ambassador in Russia for a Week in Protest Over a Hacker Attack

Germany recalled its ambassador to Russia for a week of consultations in Berlin following an alleged hacker attack on Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s party.
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French Cyberwarriors Ready to Test Their Defense Against Hackers and Malware During the Olympics

Vincent Strubel, who heads France’s national cybersecurity agency, called the cyberthreats level facing the Olympic Games unprecedented.
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German Foreign Minister Says Russia will Face Consequences for Monthslong Cyber Espionage

Germany accused Russian military agents of hacking the top echelons of Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s party and other government and industrial targets.
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Japan’s Kishida Unveils a Framework for Global Regulation of Generative AI

Japan’s Prime Minister unveiled an international framework for regulation and use of generative AI, adding to global efforts on governance for the rapidly advancing technology.
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Change Healthcare Cyberattack Was Due to a Lack of Multifactor Authentication, UnitedHealth CEO says

UnitedHealth CEO Andrew Witty said in a U.S. Senate hearing that his company is still trying to understand why the server did not have the additional protection.
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Finnish Hacker Gets Prison for Accessing Thousands of Psychotherapy Records and Demanding Ransoms

In February 2023, French police arrested well-known Finnish hacker Aleksanteri Kivimäki, who was living under a false identity near Paris. He was deported to Finland. His trial ended last month.
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