Cybersecurity Headlines CISA cloud directive, Texas Tech breach, Meta GDPR fine
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Dec 18, 2024 Discover the latest CISA directive aimed at bolstering cloud security for federal agencies. Texas Tech University faces a significant data breach affecting 1.4 million individuals. Meta's hefty $263 million fine for GDPR violations raises questions about data compliance. Explore how social engineering and phishing scams target software developers, especially through platforms like Microsoft Teams. Stay informed about crucial software vulnerabilities and legal challenges shaping today's cybersecurity landscape.
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CISA's Cloud Security Directive
- Federal civilian agencies must identify in-scope cloud tenants by February 21st, 2025.
- They must also align their cloud environments with CISA's security baselines by June 20th, 2025.
Texas Tech Data Breach
- Texas Tech University suffered a data breach in September affecting 1.4 million people.
- The Interlock ransomware gang claimed responsibility, stealing 2.6 terabytes of sensitive data including SSNs, driver's license numbers, medical, and billing data.
Meta's GDPR Fine
- Meta was fined $263 million for a 2018 data breach affecting 30 million users due to coding issues in Facebook's 'ViewAs' feature.
- The Irish Data Protection Commission issued the fine for GDPR violations, but Meta plans to appeal.