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New-But-Old US Bill Introduces Prison Time for Execs Who Conceal Data Breaches

Three US senators have introduced a bill on Thursday that will make it mandatory for companies to report breaches to customers within 30 days, but also carries fines and possible prison time for execs who conceal breaches from users and authorities. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-but-old-us-bill-introduces-prison-time-for-execs-who-conceal-data-breaches/
Test Cryptomix Ransomware Variant Released

A new variant of the CryptoMix ransomware was discovered today that appends the .TEST extension to encrypted files and changes the contact emails used by the ransomware.  This article will provide information what changes were made in this new version. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/test-cryptomix-ransomware-variant-released/
New Shadow BTCware Ransomware Variant Released

A new variant of the BTCWare ransomware was discovered by Michael Gillespie, that appends the .[email]-id-id.shadow extension to encrypted files. The BTCWare family of ransomware infections targets its victims by hacking into poorly protected remote desktop services and manually installing the ransomware. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-shadow-btcware-ransomware-variant-released/
NSA Employee at the Middle of the Kaspersky Saga Admits Taking Files Home

The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has formally charged a former NSA employee for taking classified documents home. The man, Nghia Hoang Pho, 67, of Ellicott City, Maryland, pleaded guilty today, according to court documents released by the DOJ. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/nsa-employee-at-the-middle-of-the-kaspersky-saga-admits-taking-files-home/
Windows 7 Update giving a 80248015 Error? Here's Why and How to Fix It.

If you try to search for new Windows updates on Windows 7, you are most likely getting a 80248015 error. This error is being  reported in our forums, the Microsoft forums, and other sites so it appears to be a problem affecting all Windows 7 users.  [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-7-update-giving-a-80248015-error-heres-why-and-how-to-fix-it-/
Google to Crack Down on Android Apps That Collect User Data Without Consent

Google announced plans to crack down on Android applications that fail to warn users when they are collecting personal data. The OS maker is giving app developers 60 days to fix their issues and update apps with notifications of their full practices. In case app developers fail to comply, Google will take it upon itself to warn users [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/google-to-crack-down-on-android-apps-that-collect-user-data-without-consent/