IT Security & Privacy

When a Women's Safety App Becomes a Privacy Nightmare: Viral Tea App Data Breach

Tea, the viral women's safety app that surged to #1 on the App Store this week, promised women a safe space to share information about potentially dangerous dates. Instead, it became a playground for 4chan users to harvest and distribute the most sensitive personal data imaginable: selfies, driver's licenses, and private conversations from 72,000 users

Cyber Resilience Needs More Than Checkboxes, Says German Business Chamber

As Germany scrambles to catch up on implementing the EU’s updated cybersecurity directive, the country’s leading business group is warning lawmakers not to let good intentions get lost in bad bureaucracy.

ASIC Sues Fortnum Private Wealth Over Alleged Cybersecurity Failures

Australia’s financial markets watchdog has launched civil proceedings against Fortnum Private Wealth, accusing the advice firm of neglecting basic cybersecurity obligations and exposing thousands of clients to significant data risks, including one breach that allegedly saw sensitive client information surface on the dark web.

Louis Vuitton Data Breach Impacts Customers in UK, South Korea, Turkey, & Beyond

Luxury fashion house Louis Vuitton is facing a cross-border cybersecurity incident after confirming a data breach that has affected customers in at least three countries and possibly more.

EDPB & EDPS Back GDPR Simplification

The EU wants to make life a little easier for smaller businesses under the GDPR, but Europe's top data protection authorities are asking a few questions before they sign off.

TikTok Under Fire Again as Irish Regulator Probes China Data Storage

TikTok is once again in the crosshairs of Ireland’s privacy watchdog after it admitted to storing some European user data on servers in China, contradicting what it had previously told regulators.

Qantas Data Breach Hits Millions as OAIC Confirms Notification Requirement

Qantas is investigating a cyber incident that exposed the personal information of customers stored on a third-party platform used by one of its contact centres. The breach, first detected earlier this week, has affected records tied to up to 6 million customers.