An FBI informant said in 2017 that Jeffrey Epstein had a “personal hacker,” according to a Justice Department document released Friday. An FBI informant said in 2017 that Jeffrey Epstein had a “personal hacker,” according to one of the documents released by the Department of Justice (DoJ) as part of the Epstein Files. The accuracy…
Category: Laws and regulations
Breaking News, Emcore, Global Security News, intelligence, Laws and regulations, North America, Security
President Trump blocks $2.9M Emcore chip sale over security concerns
Trump ordered the divestment of a $2.9M chip deal, citing U.S. national security risks if HieFo retained control of Emcore ’s technology. President Trump ordered the divestment of a $2.9 million chips deal, citing national security risks tied to HieFo Corp.’s control of Emcore ’s chip technology. HieFo (short for High Efficiency Photonics) is a…
Breaking News, FCC, Federal Communications Commission, Global Security News, Laws and regulations, North America, Security
U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) bans foreign-made drones over national security concerns
The FCC announced a ban on drones and critical components made in foreign countries, citing national security concerns. The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) said it has banned drones and key components manufactured abroad over national security concerns. The U.S. government said drones can improve safety and innovation but also pose security risks if used…
Apple, AT&T, Global Security News, Laws and regulations, Security
Italian regulator rules Apple’s ATT feature limits competition
Italy fined Apple €98.6 million, ruling its App Tracking Transparency feature limited competition in the App Store. Italy’s antitrust authority fined Apple €98.6 million ($116 million) for ruling that its App Tracking Transparency framework restricted competition in the App Store. “The Italian Competition Authority has imposed a 98,635,416.67 euro fine on Apple Inc., Apple Distribution…
Breaking News, Exploits, Global Security News, hacking, India, Laws and regulations, Mobile
India mandates SIM-linked messaging apps to fight rising fraud
India ordered messaging apps to work only with active SIM cards linked to users’ phone numbers to curb fraud and misuse. India’s Department of Telecommunications (DoT) now requires providers of messaging apps to work only with active SIM cards linked to users’ numbers to prevent fraud and misuse. “The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has observed that some…
Asia Pacific, Breaking News, Cyber warfare, Global Security News, hacking, hacking news, Laws and regulations
U.S. sanctioned North Korea bankers for laundering funds linked to cyberattacks and peapons program
U.S. sanctions North Korea bankers and firms accused of laundering cybercrime funds used to finance the country’s nuclear weapons program. The U.S. Government has imposed sanctions on several North Korea bankers, financial institutions, and individuals accused of laundering funds obtained from cybercrime operations. According to the U.S. Treasury Department, these illicit financial activities directly support…
Breaking News, Global Security News, Google, hacking, Laws and regulations
France’s CNIL fined Google $379M and Shein $175M for breaching cookie rules
France’s data watchdog fined Google $379M (€325 million) and Shein $175M (€150 million) for breaching cookie rules. The French data watchdog, the National Commission on Informatics and Liberty (CNIL), fined Google $379 million (€325 million) and Shein $175 million (€150 million) for violating cookie rules. “The two fines imposed on GOOGLE and SHEIN by the restricted committee – the CNIL…
Breaking News, Cyber warfare, Exploits, Global Security News, hacking, internet of things, Laws and regulations
$10M reward for Russia’s FSB officers accused of hacking US Critical infrastructure
US offers $10M for Russian FSB officers Tyukov, Gavrilov & Akulov, accused of attacking US critical infrastructure and over 500 energy firms worldwide. The US Department of State is offering up to $10M for info on FSB officers Pavel Aleksandrovich Akulov, Mikhail Mikhailovich Gavrilov, and Marat Valeryevich Tyukov, accused of hacking US infrastructure and over…
Asia Pacific, Breaking News, Global Security News, intelligence, Laws and regulations, Security
Taiwan flags security risks in popular Chinese apps after official probe
Taiwan warns Chinese apps like TikTok and WeChat pose security risks due to excessive data collection and data transfers to China. Taiwan National Security Bureau (NSB) warns that Chinese apps like TikTok, WeChat, Weibo, and Baidu Cloud pose security risks due to excessive data collection and data transfer to China, following an official inspection with…
Breaking News, Global Security News, Google, hacking, hacking news, Laws and regulations
Google fined $314M for misusing idle Android users’ data
Google must pay $314M after a California court ruled it misused idle Android users’ data. The case ends a class-action suit filed in August 2019. A San Jose jury ruled that Google misused Android users’ cell phone data and must pay over $314.6 million in damages to affected users in California. Google is liable for…
AI, Asia Pacific, Breaking News, deepseek, GDPR, Global Security News, Laws and regulations
GDPR violations prompt Germany to push Google and Apple to ban DeepSeek AI
Germany asked Google and Apple to remove DeepSeek AI from their app stores, citing GDPR violations over unlawful data collection and transfers to China. The Berlin Commissioner for Data Protection requested Google and Apple to remove the DeepSeek AI app from their app stores due to GDPR violations. On May 6, 2025, Berlin’s Data Protection Commissioner…
Breaking News, Global Security News, hacking, hacking news, intelligence, Laws and regulations, North America
Canada bans Hikvision over national security concerns
Canada bans Hikvision over national security concerns, ordering the company to stop operations and barring its tech from government use. Canada ordered Chinese surveillance firm Hikvision to cease all operations in the country, citing national security concerns. Minister Mélanie Joly announced the decision after a security review found vendor’s activities could pose a threat. Canada…
Breaking News, deepfake, Europe, Global Security News, hacking, Laws and regulations, Security
Denmark moves to protect personal identity from deepfakes with new copyright law
Denmark plans to let citizens copyright their face, body, and voice to combat deepfakes under a new law strengthening personal digital rights. Denmark plans to amend its copyright law to give individuals rights over their body, face, and voice, to combat AI-generated deepfakes. Believed to be the first law of its kind in Europe, the…