Tag #Data Security

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M&S Cyberattack Causes Widespread Operational Disruptions

A cyberattack on Marks & Spencer disrupted online operations, gift card use, and the Sparks loyalty program from April 23rd, causing significant customer service challenges, though stores remained open and contactless payments have resumed.

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Pentagon Chief Bypasses Security for Personal App Use

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth installed an unsecured internet connection, a 'dirty line', in his office to use the encrypted app Signal on his personal computer, bypassing Pentagon security protocols and raising concerns about potential breaches of classified information.

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Belgian University Warns Staff of Risks in US Collaborations Amid Trump Crackdown

Ghent University warned its staff about risks of collaborating with U.S. universities due to President Trump's crackdown on higher education, citing threats to academic freedom and advising researchers to store data internally to avoid potential deletion by the U.S. government; this follows the Trum...

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Hegseth's Signal Breach: Security Protocol Violation Undermines National Security

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth violated security protocols by using his personal phone to discuss sensitive national security information, including war plans, in a private Signal chat group, creating a dangerous double standard and highlighting risks of shadow IT and BYOD.

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Dutch Scientists Secure Data Amidst US Policy Uncertainty

Dutch research organizations are collaborating to secure scientific data stored in the US, fearing potential loss of access due to the Trump administration's policies impacting climate science and gender studies; the initiative prioritizes data considered irreplaceable and seeks broader European col...

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Capital One Launches Software Arm, Capitalizing on Internal Data Management Innovations

Capital One launched Capital One Software, a commercial arm selling its data management solutions, initially Slingshot for Snowflake optimization and Databolt for secure data tokenization, addressing market needs identified during its internal cloud migration and leveraging its experience from a 201...

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Three-Word Passwords Cracked: Research Exposes Security Flaw

New research reveals that up to 77.5% of passwords created using the recommended three-random-word method are vulnerable to cracking using optimized techniques, challenging existing password security advice and highlighting vulnerabilities for users and law enforcement alike.

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Google Messages Adds AI-Powered Sensitive Content Warnings, Sparking Privacy Debate

Google Messages' new AI feature, enabled by default for children and optional for adults, uses on-device scanning to blur nude images and warn users, raising privacy concerns despite assurances that no data is sent to Google.

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Dutch Scientists Secure Data Amid US Funding Cuts and Security Concerns

Driven by concerns over US funding cuts and data security under the Trump administration, Dutch research institutions are securing crucial data, including climate data, prompting a surge in data transfers to Dutch servers.

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UK Student Loan System Faces "Critical Collapse", AI Overhaul Planned

Outdated IT systems at the UK's Student Loans Company (SLC) risk leaving millions of students without loans and expose their data to hackers; Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson is initiating an AI-driven overhaul to modernize the system, reduce costs, and enhance data security.

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IRS CIO Resignation Exacerbates Leadership Crisis Amidst Funding Cuts and Data Security Concerns

The IRS is facing a leadership crisis with the resignation of its CIO, Rajiv Uppal, following the departures of multiple high-ranking officials, including the commissioner and deputy commissioner, amidst funding cuts, data security concerns, and website errors.

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Fake Website Address on 300,000 NI Rate Bills Prompts Cyber Security Investigation

Nearly 300,000 ratepayers in Northern Ireland received tax bills with a misprinted website address that led to a site attempting malware downloads; the Department of Finance reported the issue to Action Fraud, apologized, and urged using www.nidirect.gov.uk/rates for rate information.

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