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Cybersecurity Tech Accord Urges Nations to Reject the Treaty
A coalition of technology organizations says a draft United Nations cybercrime treaty would facilitate crime and is urging nations to reject the treaty. "The best option now is for a majority of the U.N.'s member states to decide not to adopt the convention," said Nick Ashton-Hart.

Acquisition Will Enhance Security Operations, Expand Managed Threat Intel Solutions
Check Point plans to purchase an external risk management vendor led by an Israeli intelligence veteran to boost its SOC and managed threat intelligence capabilities. The proposed acquisition of Cyberint will make it easier for companies to defend against both internal and external cyberthreats.

Why Did it Take So Long to Notify Regulators and Affected Patients?
A small rural Alabama hospital is notifying more than 61,000 patients that their sensitive information was potentially compromised in an October 2023 hacking incident. Why the many months-long delay in notifying regulators and affected individuals?

Activists Raise Concerns Over Privacy and Hostility to End-to-End Encryption
The Saturday evening arrest of Telegram CEO Pavel Durov by French law enforcement agencies thrust the already controversial social media platform further into the international spotlight as Paris authorities said the Russian billionaire will likely remain in custody at least through Wednesday.

As Banks Combat Fraud, Customers Feel the Strain of Overly Cautious Measures
In today’s AI-driven world, banks are becoming increasingly vigilant, often freezing accounts or demanding extensive documentation at the slightest hint of suspicious activity. Sending money, once a straightforward task, is now fraught with complexity.

Why Acquisition Reports Emerge in the Media, and What It Means for Those Mentioned
Companies historically responded to M&A reports with milquetoast statements about "not commenting on rumors or speculation," but aggressive clapbacks have become much more common. Increasingly, executives are willing to attract more publicity by publicly - and vocally - denying acquisition reports.

Pavel Durov Reportedly Detained For Complicity Over Criminal Use
French media reported Saturday the detention outside Paris of Pavel Durov, CEO and owner of social media network Telegram, reportedly for failing to take steps to curb criminal activity on the platform. The Russian Embassy in France said it has demanded an explanation from the French government.

Texas Credit Union Only Just Notifying 500,000 Members About May 2023 Data Theft
Fifteen months after a massive supply-chain attack hit users of MOVEit secure file-transfer software, Texas Dow Employees Credit Union has issued a data breach notification pertaining to 500,474 victims, saying it only discovered last month their personally identifiable information got stolen.

Hard Drives Slated For Destruction Kept in Open Cardboard Boxes
The FBI had a loose hard disk disposal problem that auditors say put classified information at risk. The bureau, auditor said, has a tracking system for obsolete computers and servers earmarked for destruction - but not for storage media extracted from the computer chassis.

Disruptions Affecting Website, Terminal Information Screens, Baggage Sorting System
Travelers in the Pacific Northwest's busiest airport should travel light and gird for extra levels of frustration in the aftermath of a suspected Saturday cyberattack. The Seattle-Tacoma International Airport said that systems "experienced certain system outages indicating a possible cyberattack."

Why the Benefits Far Outweigh the Risks
Today's workforce is increasingly insisting on having employer-provided education and development opportunities. Learn why offering employees opportunities for education and development is both a retention strategy and a key component of a successful business strategy.

Infoblox Researchers on Links Between Human Trafficking, Cybercrime and Gambling
Illegal gambling operations depend on trafficked individuals to perform cybercriminal activities. Threat researchers at Infoblox explain how cybercriminals use trafficked people for operations such as pig-butchering scams and leverage European sports sponsorships to boost illegal gambling websites.

Nearly 137,000 People Affected in 2023 Ransomware Attack on Maryland-Based Hospital
A ransomware attack against Berlin, Maryland-based Atlantic General Hospital that affected the personal information of 137,000 individuals in 2023 has led to a $2.25 million preliminary settlement of a consolidated proposed federal class action lawsuit.

Federal Aviation Administration Seeks Public Input on New Cyber Rules for Airplanes
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration is seeking public comment on a proposed rule that aims to further elevate and streamline cyber regulations for future airplanes and aircraft equipment. The rule isn't intended to have a substantive effect on airliner cybersecurity standards.