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Here’s your daily dose of cybersecurity for 7th July 2023.
- Japan’s Largest Port Stops Operations After Ransomware Attack. Japan's largest and busiest port, the Port of Nagoya, has fallen victim to a ransomware attack, resulting in the disruption of container terminal operations. The attack has impacted the port's ability to function smoothly and poses significant challenges to the efficient handling of cargo. Prompt efforts to mitigate the impact of the attack and strengthen cybersecurity defenses are crucial to restore normal operations and prevent similar incidents in the future. Read the article here : https://ofofo.news/newsblog/?title=Japan-s-largest-port-stops-operations-after-ransomware-attack&id=aaf4dd1d-7aed-465c-9c0e-4b7281103f78 Youtube : https://youtube.com/shorts/odAfqZYwX3o Twitter : https://twitter.com/tryofofo/status/1677278480546004993 Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/reel/CugzPM9MLae/ Reddit : https://www.reddit.com/r/securityupdates/comments/14t4bra/japans_largest_port_stops_operations_after/
- Node.js Users Beware: Manifest Confusion Attack Opens Door to Malware. The npm registry for the Node.js JavaScript runtime environment is susceptible to what's called a manifest confusion attack that could potentially allow threat actors to conceal malware in project dependencies or perform arbitrary script execution during installation. Read the article here : https://ofofo.news/newsblog/?title=Node-js-Users-Beware-Manifest-Confusion-Attack-Opens-Door-to-Malware&id=f90163fc-15ea-4c71-9cbe-39abfa739dea Youtube : https://youtu.be/zi-Gdoh8LBQ Twitter : https://twitter.com/tryofofo/status/1677278486141231111 Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/reel/CugzsQjOwKZ/ Reddit : https://www.reddit.com/r/securityupdates/comments/14t4cut/nodejs_users_beware_manifest_confusion_attack/
- Instagram's Twitter Alternative 'Threads' Launch Halted in Europe Over Privacy Concerns. Instagram Threads, the upcoming Twitter competitor from Meta, will not be launched in the European Union due to privacy concerns, according to Ireland's Data Protection Commission (DPC). The development was reported by the Irish Independent, which said the watchdog has been in contact with the social media giant about the new product and confirmed the release won't extend to the E.U. Read the article here : https://ofofo.news/newsblog/?title=Instagram-s-Twitter-Alternative-Threads-Launch-Halted-in-Europe-Over-Privacy-Concerns&id=65f72eb1-95cb-4156-8ea6-f511669c2cb9 Youtube : https://youtu.be/jYslecpIZZg Twitter : https://twitter.com/tryofofo/status/1677278490671067136 Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cug0WpvJAVN/ Reddit : https://www.reddit.com/r/securityupdates/comments/14t4e3q/instagrams_twitter_alternative_threads_launch/
- Swedish Data Protection Authority Warns Companies Against Google Analytics Use. The Swedish data protection watchdog has warned companies against using Google Analytics due to risks posed by U.S. government surveillance, following similar moves by Austria, France, and Italy last year. The development comes in the aftermath of an audit initiated by the Swedish Authority for Privacy Protection (IMY) against four companies CDON, Coop, Dagens Industri, and Tele2. Read the article here : https://ofofo.news/newsblog/?title=Swedish-Data-Protection-Authority-Warns-Companies-Against-Google-Analytics-Use&id=7e63b23d-c332-46cb-85f9-0bca3b5aef40 Youtube : https://youtu.be/Xwdswky7Hwc Twitter : https://twitter.com/tryofofo/status/1677278496689893376 Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cug0y2uL5ng/ Reddit : https://www.reddit.com/r/securityupdates/comments/14t4ftu/swedish_data_protection_authority_warns_companies/
- Google Analytics data transfer to U.S. brings $1 million fine to Swedish firms. For employing Google Analytics without adequate consent mechanisms, two companies in Sweden have been fined 12.3 million SEK (€1 million/$1.1 million) by the Swedish Authority for Privacy Protection (IMY). The IMY also issued warnings to two additional firms regarding their usage of the same practice. This penalty underscores the significance of ensuring compliance with privacy regulations and obtaining appropriate consent when implementing analytics tools to safeguard user privacy. Read the article here : https://ofofo.news/newsblog/?title=Google-Analytics-data-transfer-to-U-S-brings-million-fine-to-Swedish-firms&id=32ef44ed-0963-4171-9507-a6b7531fe25b Youtube : https://youtu.be/xEaP-PWw8Tg Twitter : https://twitter.com/tryofofo/status/1677278501030985728 Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cug1Kdzv1sQ/ Reddit : https://www.reddit.com/r/securityupdates/comments/14t4h1m/google_analytics_data_transfer_to_us_brings_1/
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