Reddit Hit With $20 Million UK Data Privacy Fine Over Child Safety Failings

Britain’s data privacy watchdog slapped online forum Reddit on Tuesday with a fine worth nearly $20 million for failures involving children’s personal information.
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Mississippi Hospital System Closes All Clinics After Ransomware Attack

A ransomware attack forced the University of Mississippi Medical Center to close all of its roughly three dozen clinics around the state and cancel elective procedures.
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Amazon Scraps Partnership With Surveillance Company After Super Bowl Ad Backlash

Amazon’s smart doorbell maker Ring has terminated a partnership with police surveillance tech company Flock Safety.
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Nevada Unveils New Statewide Data Classification Policy Months After Cyberattack

Officials said data will now be classified as one of four categories: “public,” “sensitive,” “confidential” or “restricted.”
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Italy Averted Russian-Linked Cyberattacks Targeting Winter Olympics Websites, Foreign Minister Says

Italy has foiled a series of cyberattacks targeting some of its foreign ministry offices, including one in Washington.
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Japan, Britain to Boost Cybersecurity and Critical Minerals Cooperation as China’s Influence Grows

Japan and Britain agree to accelerate cooperation on cybersecurity and the supply of critical minerals, as China’s influence grows in the region.
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Under Armour Looking Into Data Breach Affecting Customers’ Email Addresses

Clothing retailer Under Armour is investigating a recent data breach that purloined customers’ email addresses and other personal information, but so far there are no signs the hackers stole any passwords or financial information. The breach is believe… Continue reading Under Armour Looking Into Data Breach Affecting Customers’ Email Addresses→

EU Plans Phase Out of High Risk Telecom Suppliers, in Proposals Seen as Targeting China

Under the new rules, measures for 5G cybersecurity would become mandatory.
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Tennessee Man Pleads Guilty to Repeatedly Hacking Supreme Court’s Filing System

Nicholas Moore pleaded guilty to repeatedly hacking the U.S. Supreme Court’s filing system and illegally accessing computer systems belonging to AmeriCorps and the Department of Veterans Affairs.
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