LAS VEGAS – BLACK HAT USA 2022 – An analysis conducted by two researchers has revealed that some commercial cybersecurity products rely on algorithms that have been taken from other security tools without authorization.
Privya Emerges From Stealth With Data Privacy Code Scanning Platform
Privya emerged from stealth mode on Tuesday with a data privacy-focused code scanning platform and $6 million in seed funding.
France Closes ‘Cookies’ Case Against Facebook
French privacy regulators on Thursday closed a case against Facebook after determining the US tech giant had changed the way it collected user data to comply with the law.
AWS Announces Enhancements to Cloud Security, Privacy, Compliance
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is hosting its re:Inforce 2022 conference these days and the cloud giant has taken the opportunity to unveil several enhancements to its security offerings.
Security, privacy, compliance and identity
German Consumer Group Sues Tesla Over Privacy, Climate
A German consumer group on Tuesday said it had sued US electric vehicles manufacturer Tesla over data privacy concerns and claims that buying its cars reduces emissions.
New Deanonymization Attack Works on Major Browsers, Websites
Researchers with the New Jersey Institute of Technology have devised a new targeted deanonymization attack that relies on a cache side-channel and which they say is efficient on multiple architectures, operating systems, and browser versions, and works on major websites.
Researchers Say Thai Pro-Democracy Activists Hit by Spyware
Cybersecurity researchers reported details Monday of cases where Thai activists involved in the country’s pro-democracy protests had their cell phones or other devices infected and attacked with government-sponsored spyware.
Aerojet Rocketdyne to Pay $9M Over Allegations of Cybersecurity Violations
Aerospace and defense giant Aerojet Rocketdyne has agreed to pay $9 million to settle accusations brought by a former employee regarding the company’s compliance with government cybersecurity requirements.
FTC Takes Action Against CafePress Over Massive Data Breach, Cover-Up
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on Friday announced that it has finalized an order against CafePress, requiring it to improve its security posture following a cybersecurity incident that the company attempted to cover up.
Do Privacy and Data Protection Regulations Create as Many Problems as They Solve?
