Infrastructure Companies Say Suppliers Pose a Growing Cyber Threat
Companies in critical infrastructure sectors say weak cyber defenses at suppliers are becoming a significant threat to their business, and that rules to boost security…
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Cyber Chiefs Face Scrutiny and Challenges in 2023’s Uncertain Economy
Security chiefs will likely be told to do more with less in 2023, as economic uncertainty batters budgets and companies brace for a potential recession.While cyber vendors have seen their…
This New App Wants to Pay You to Share Your Data For Advertising
A startup backed by an internet-search pioneer wants to give cash to users who share personal data including what they buy or watch on mobile apps. The startup, Caden Inc., operates an app…
Cyber Insurers Turn Attention to Catastrophic Hacks
While cyber insurance has evolved significantly in recent years, insurers say they might still be unprepared for the fallout from a catastrophic cyberattack.Insurers have adapted to…
U.K. Government Seeks Further Easing of Data Protection Rules
BRUSSELS—The U.K. government is considering revisions to a data-protection bill it proposed in July that would relax rules businesses must follow on collecting and…
Hot Market for Cyber Insurance Begins to Stabilize
The market for cyber insurance has begun to stabilize after a surge in ransomware attacks in recent years propelled a steep rise in premiums, observers say.Cyber insurance can pay ransoms to…
Brands Review Data Privacy Policies After $1.2 Million Sephora Settlement
More marketers are taking notice of California’s data privacy laws after the state said last month that cosmetics retailer Sephora had agreed to pay $1.2 million in penalties…
EU Proposes Strict Cybersecurity Rules for Digital-Product Makers
Companies that make digital devices and software will need to prove they fulfill basic cybersecurity requirements under a new European proposal intended to reduce hacking risks in a range of…
Tech, Cyber Companies Launch Security Standard to Monitor Hacking Attempts
A group of 18 tech and cyber companies said Wednesday they are building a common data standard for sharing cybersecurity information. They aim to fix a problem for corporate security chiefs…
Code Dark: Children’s Hospital Strives to Minimize Impact of Hacks
In healthcare, code blue signifies an emergency with an adult patient. Code red warns of fire. At Children’s National Hospital in Washington, D.C., staff have added another: code dark, for a…