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Apple to Pay Siri Users $20 Per Device in Settlement Over Accidental Siri Privacy Violations

Apple to Pay Siri Users $20 Per Device in Settlement Over Accidental Siri Privacy Violations

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

Three Russian-German Nationals Charged with Espionage for Russian Secret Service

Three Russian-German Nationals Charged with Espionage for Russian Secret Service

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

Iranian and Russian Entities Sanctioned for Election Interference Using AI and Cyber Tactics

Iranian and Russian Entities Sanctioned for Election Interference Using AI and Cyber Tactics

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

New U.S. DoJ Rule Halts Bulk Data Transfers to Adversarial Nations to Protect Privacy

New U.S. DoJ Rule Halts Bulk Data Transfers to Adversarial Nations to Protect Privacy

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

New HIPAA Rules Mandate 72-Hour Data Restoration and Annual Compliance Audits

New HIPAA Rules Mandate 72-Hour Data Restoration and Annual Compliance Audits

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

Secure Gaming During the Holidays

Secure Gaming During the Holidays

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

Two Californians charged in the largest NFT fraud case to date

Two Californians charged in the largest NFT fraud case to date

The latest news on NFT fraud cases in California and the largest NFT scam investigation involves several key points: 1. Ethereum NFTs and Fraud Charges: * Two 23-year-olds from California were arrested and charged with performing a series of "rug pulls" on Ethereum NFTs, allegedly defrauding investors out of