Redefining Personal Data: Understanding the EU General Court's Ruling on Pseudonymized Data

In a ruling made on April 26, 2023, the General Court of the European Union (EU) made a groundbreaking decision changing the definition of personal data that has been in place since the adoption of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This ruling has significant data-sharing implications for organizations within the EU and enables them to share data with third parties more easily, as long as it’s appropriately de-identified.

New Phishing Campaign Uses Hyperlinked Images for Fake Gift Cards and Promotions

A phishing campaign is using hyperlinked images in order to trick users into visiting malicious sites, according to Jeremy Fuchs at Avanan. The emails contain images that offer gift cards or promotions for Delta or Kohls. “Obfuscation is a gift to hackers,” Fuchs says. “It allows them to pull off a magic trick. It works by hiding the true intent of their message. In this case, it’s a picture. The picture is meant to entice the user to click.

Three ways agribusinesses can protect vital assets from cyberattacks

The content of this post is solely the responsibility of the author. AT&T does not adopt or endorse any of the views, positions, or information provided by the author in this article. In an era where digital technology increasingly underpins food production and distribution, the urgency of cybersecurity in agriculture has heightened.

The 443 Episode 245 - How Not to Update Software

This week on the podcast, we give a quick update on the latest Volt Typhoon activity before covering a newly for sale EDR bypass tool. After that, we discuss Gigabyte's decision to rootkit their own motherboards before ending with a new macOS vulnerability. The 443 Security Simplified is a weekly podcast that gets inside the minds of leading white-hat hackers and security researchers, covering the latest cybersecurity headlines and trends.

A Future Without Online Privacy: The Possible Outcomes of Neglecting Privacy?

Privacy is still a thing–for now. But there may come a time where privacy online is nothing but a distant memory. As our lives become more and more intertwined with the internet, the protection of online privacy has become a huge deal. Privacy is a battle of inches (or centimeters) and as technology advances and our digital footprint expands, the risks to our privacy also increase slowly but surely.

Internet of Things and Cybersecurity: Emerging Trends, Challenges, and Solutions

The Internet of Things (IoT) has revolutionised various industries, from healthcare to automotive, and smart cities. With countless connected devices now managing critical operations, the need for robust cybersecurity measures has never been more crucial. As the IoT ecosystem continues to expand, new security risks and challenges emerge, demanding an in-depth understanding and effective strategies to address them.