Cybersecurity Headlines Cyber Trust label, UK deepfake laws, Treasury attack details
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Jan 8, 2025 Exciting advancements in cybersecurity are on the horizon with the upcoming Cyber Trust label set for 2025. The UK is making moves to criminalize sexually explicit deepfakes, which marks a significant legislative shift. Recent discussions reveal a limited yet concerning attack on the U.S. Treasury linked to government-sponsored hackers. Moreover, there's an alarming rise in ransomware demands and connections between Tencent and the Chinese military. Tune in for insights on these urgent and complex cyber threats!
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Cybertrust Label Rollout
- The Cybertrust label will appear on US consumer devices in 2025, similar to Energy Star.
- The label will indicate cybersecurity best practices and inform consumers about software update durations.
UK Criminalizes Explicit Deepfakes
- The UK will criminalize creating and sharing explicit deepfakes, punishable by up to two years in prison.
- This expands existing revenge porn laws to include digitally altered images.
Treasury Hack Limited in Scope
- CISA found that the Treasury hack, via BeyondTrust, was limited to the Treasury.
- No other federal agencies were impacted by the Chinese state-sponsored attack.