IT Security & Privacy

Johnson Controls International, a global industrial conglomerate specializing in industrial control systems, security equipment, air conditioners, and fire safety equipment, is currently facing a significant ransomware attack that has had far-reaching consequences for the company and its numerous subsidiaries. The attack has left multiple company devices, including VMware ESXi servers, encrypted, causing operational disruptions.

Pizza Hut Australia is reaching out to its customers with data breach notifications following a cyberattack that allowed unauthorized access to sensitive personal information.

In a cybersecurity landscape fraught with threats and vulnerabilities, a recent survey by Keeper Security, a provider of cloud-based zero-trust and zero-knowledge cybersecurity software, has shed light on a concerning trend: despite a notable 40% of organizations experiencing cybersecurity incidents, nearly half of them (48%) have refrained from disclosing these breaches to the appropriate authorities. This revelation underscores the critical need for enhanced reporting mechanisms and a shift in organizational cybersecurity culture.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has given its stamp of approval to a revised rule aimed at enhancing the agency's regulations under the Privacy Act. The Privacy Act is a foundational law governing the management of personal information within the federal government. This move is set to provide greater clarity, accessibility, and efficiency in handling privacy-related matters at the SEC.

The Clorox Company, renowned for its household brands like Burt's Bees, Glad, and Pine-Sol, is currently facing significant disruptions following a recent cybersecurity attack. This attack has cast a shadow over the availability of Clorox products, potentially contributing to shortages in the market.

In a concerning turn of events for the Las Vegas gambling industry, Caesars Entertainment has revealed that it fell victim to a cyberattack, following similar news from rival company MGM Resorts International. Although both companies have suffered data breaches, they assured federal regulators that their casino and online operations remain undisturbed.

Two prominent Dutch consumer advocacy groups, the Privacy Protection Foundation and Consumentenbond, have filed a privacy lawsuit against Google, alleging "constant surveillance" and the sharing of personal data in its targeted advertising auctions. The lawsuit, initially announced in May, has garnered significant support, with approximately 82,000 individuals signing up to participate. It was officially filed in the Amsterdam District Court and is open to any Netherlands resident who has used Google services since March 2012.