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Cyber Security Byte: Saturday, December 14th, 2024
🍩 A Doughnut Worth Defending
Cybersecurity never stands still—and neither do the challenges facing today’s leaders. From bold regulatory shifts to headline-grabbing breaches, 2024 has further highlighted the high stakes of staying ahead in today’s digital battleground. 🕵️‍♂️💻
This week, we’re unpacking some of the year’s top stories. Dive into tales of espionage campaigns, gamified security solutions, and the growing impact of data privacy laws. Each story offers not just lessons but actionable insights to strengthen your defenses and sharpen your strategy. 🔒✨
Whether you’re tackling emerging threats or refining compliance frameworks, this collection is your briefing on what matters most—and what’s next.
Let’s jump in. 🚀
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2024 Unlocked: The Most Impactful Cybersecurity Stories of the Year
From high-profile data breaches to regulatory changes and law enforcement victories, this year demonstrated the critical need for heightened awareness and innovation in the face of cyber threats.
To close out the year, we’ve curated some of the top cybersecurity stories from 2024. Whether you’re reflecting on past challenges or gearing up for what’s ahead, this recap offers valuable lessons to inform and strengthen your approach in the year to come.
By Ryan Uliss ● Contributing Writer ● Read More…
CYBER BYTES
Krispy Kreme, the iconic doughnut and coffee chain, has fallen victim to a significant cyberattack that began in late November and is affecting online ordering functionality.
Texas AG Ken Paxton is actively enforcing the state’s newly implemented data privacy law, issuing warnings to Sirius XM who is accused of mishandling sensitive consumer data.
Within every company’s growth, there comes a point where the way things are done are done well, but not documented in a way that someone else can understand.
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Florida Data Broker Closes for Good Following Massive Breach
National Public Data, a Florida-based company that performs background checks for businesses by collecting and selling personal information from public sources, has closed its doors following a breach that exposed the personal data of up to 170 million individuals.
Now, all that remains of the company is a brief two-sentence message on its website, expressing regret for its closure after two decades in operation. The incident has left consumers and regulators questioning the future of this lightly regulated industry.
By Ryan Uliss, Contributing Writer ● Read More…
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