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CYBERAug 22TikTok Agrees to $400 Million Settlement in U.S. Child Privacy LawsuitThe U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) announced on Friday that ByteDance-owned TikTok will pay $400 million to settle a 2024 lawsuit accusing the company of violating child privacy laws in the country. As part of the settlement, the social media platform will pay $300 million immediately, and an additional $100 million "upon entry of an order vacating a prior consent decree entered againstThe Hacker News
CYBERAug 22AC mechanic booked for engaging with Instagram reels of pakistan-based gangsters and sharing content on social media accountsAn AC mechanic has been charged for engaging with Instagram reels of Pakistan-based gangsters and sharing this content on social media.The Hindu
CYBERAug 22TikTok to pay $400M to settle DOJ's child privacy caseTikTok will pay $400 million to resolve a child privacy case brought by the Department of Justice. This settlement addresses legal concerns regarding the platform's handling of children's data.Seeking Alpha Tech
CYBERAug 22Hong Kong police arrest 2 men allegedly linked to HK$500,000 phishing scamHong Kong police have arrested two men suspected of using 110 SIM cards to send phishing messages from a base of operations in a hotel and conning victims out of more than HK$500,000 (US$63,766). The force said on Saturday the men, aged 31 and 44, were arrested last Thursday on suspicion of conspiracy to defraud. They were allegedly linked to recent phishing scams in which fraudsters posed as delivery company staff, claiming victims had undelivered parcels, or as employees of online payment...South China Morning Post
CYBERAug 22Researchers chain Tesla charger bug into a four - vendor EV wormitnews.com.au · Australia
CYBERAug 22How to Protect Yourself from Deepfakes and AI ScamsThis article offers guidance on how to protect oneself from deepfakes and AI scams. It addresses an important aspect of digital security.chiangraitimes.com · Thailand
CYBERAug 22Montréal minor arrested , allegedly used AI to plan school attacktheprogress.com · Canada
CYBERAug 22TikTok to payout $US400 million over children privacyTikTok is reportedly set to pay out $400 million in connection with children's privacy issues. This indicates a significant legal or regulatory action concerning the social media platform's data handling practices.sconeadvocate.com.au · Australia
CYBERAug 22Montréal minor arrested , allegedly used AI to plan school attackkelownacapnews.com · Canada
CYBERAug 22Telcos to block sites streaming school shootings , violent contentTelecommunications companies are set to block websites that stream content related to school shootings and other violent acts.philstar.com · Philippines
CYBERAug 22Montréal minor arrested , allegedly used AI to plan school attackpqbnews.com · Canada
CYBERAug 22TikTok will pay $400 million over violation of children's privacy laws in the USFollowing a lawsuit with the US Department of Justice, the video sharing platform has agreed to a settlement payment, which comes amid a growing global crackdown on the app.Le Monde [en]
CYBERAug 22DOJ agrees to settle children’s privacy claims against TikTok for $400 millionThe Justice Department said circumstances have changed since the suit was filed.Politico Tech
CYBERAug 22Medida oficial: Kathy Hochul aprueba 9 millones de dólares para abordar este creciente problema de ciberseguridadHubo ataques cibernéticos contra sistemas de agua potable en varios estados.Nueva York destina los fondos para que los gobiernos locales tomen medidas.Clarín
CYBERAug 21AI scammers may use vacation photos to determine traveler locations , experts at McAfee warnCybersecurity experts warn that AI scammers might exploit vacation photos to ascertain travelers' locations, posing a new risk to personal privacy and safety. This highlights a developing cyber threat.abc7chicago.com · United States
CYBERAug 21TikTok settles with US Justice Department for $400m over child privacy lawsTikTok and the US government settled to resolve allegations that the app violated children's online privacy laws.Al Jazeera [en]
CYBERAug 21That Legitimate OAuth Login Might Be a Russian Hackgovinfosecurity.com · United States
CYBERAug 21U . S . Warns Siemens Devices Can Be HackedThe U.S. has issued a warning that Siemens devices are susceptible to hacking. This highlights a cybersecurity vulnerability that could impact various systems.techstory.in · India
CYBERAug 2114 Trojanized npm Packages Drop RedC2 4.0 Linux Backdoor With AI-Assisted C2Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a set of trojanized npm packages that masquerade as working calendar and streak utilities but are engineered to stealthily deliver an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered Linux implant dubbed RedC2 4.0. "When the module loads, it locates the bundled binary, marks it executable, and launches it as a detached background process," TrendAI, Trend Micro'sThe Hacker News
CYBERAug 21Operación conjunta Camboya-EEUU descubre vínculo de lavado de dinero con el Cártel de SinaloaAgencias de Camboya y EE.UU. desmantelan una red que usaba criptomonedas para lavar dinero del Cártel de Sinaloa, incautando $7 millones.Operaciones en Nom Pen y Kandal permitieron arrestos y la confiscación de drogas y precursores químicos, destacando la colaboración internacional.Clarín
CYBERAug 21Procesaron por asociación ilícita a un policía retirado y dos hackers que espiaron a jueces que investigaron o procesaron a Cristina KirchnerEl juez federal Marcelo Martínez De Giorgi dictó este viernes el procesamiento del agente inorgánico de la AFI Ariel Zanchetta, el hacker misionero Ezequiel Nuñes Pinheiro y el joven Tomás Hválica.Clarín
CYBERAug 21FCSC raises alarm over fake recruitment links , warns Nigerians against job scamsThe FCSC has issued a warning to Nigerians about fake recruitment links and job scams, urging caution. This alert addresses an ongoing cybersecurity and fraud threat to the public.thesun.ng
CYBERAug 21OWASP Flags Top AI Skill Risks in New Security BlueprintThe Open Worldwide Application Security Project has a brand-new top 10 security list tailored for the modern era, and it debuts a Universal Skill Format to add consistency and security to the AI add-ons.Dark Reading
CYBERAug 21Chinese Man Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison for Hacking Scheme Targeting BTS Band MemberA Chinese man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for a hacking scheme that targeted a member of the BTS band. This demonstrates serious legal consequences for cybercrime, especially when targeting high-profile individuals.breitbart.com · United States