Cybersecurity Policies and Regulations

Apple has agreed to pay $95 million to settle a civil lawsuit accusing the company of deploying its virtual assistant Siri to eavesdrop on people using its iPhone and other devices. The lawsuit, which dates back to 2019, alleges that Siri recorded conversations even when users did not seek to

Recent news on Russian espionage charges in Germany for 2025 includes the following key points: 1. Charges Against Russian-German Nationals: * German prosecutors have charged three Russian-German nationals with espionage and sabotage targeting German-U.S. military facilities34. * The individuals are accused of planning sabotage operations aimed at U.S. military bases

The U.S. Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has imposed sanctions on two entities: a subordinate organization of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and a Moscow-based affiliate of Russia's Main Intelligence Directorate (GRU). These sanctions are in response to their

The U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) has recently issued a final rule aimed at restricting the transfer of sensitive personal data to countries of concern, including China, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Russia, and Venezuela. This rule is part of Executive Order (EO) 14117, signed by President Joe Biden in

Latest News on HIPAA Cybersecurity Requirements 2025 1. Proposed Update to HIPAA Security Rule The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has issued a proposed update to the HIPAA Security Rule, which has not been changed since 2013. This update aims to

Latest News on Holiday Gaming Cybersecurity Tips and Cyber Threats to Gamers in 2024 Key Highlights: 1. AI-Powered Scams: Criminals are using AI for sophisticated phishing, voice cloning, and deep fake scams, which can target gamers during the holiday season. Essential protection strategies include multi-factor authentication, advanced security solutions like