A week in security (January 18 – January 24)
An action-packed week on Malwarebytes Labs with ZeroLogon, DNSPooq, WhatsApp privacy, Tiktok settings, Zoom watermarking, and more.
Data privacy law updates eyed by Singapore
Data privacy updates—including data portability and a data breach notification requirement—are being considered by Singapore’s government.
Mass surveillance alone will not save us from coronavirus
As governments roll out enormous data collection programs to limit coronavirus, we should remember that mass surveillance alone will not save us.
Cybersecurity labeling scheme introduced to help users choose safe IoT devices
Several countries are introducing a cybersecurity labeling scheme to inform consumers about the security features of IoT devices and force manufacturers to improve these features.
The global data privacy roadmap: a question of risk
For any American company taking steps outside the US market, global data privacy compliance is a question of risk versus reward.
Singapore government gets into the network defense game
Governments have been classically slow to adapt to digital realities. Singapore tries to break the mold with a new cybersecurity bill that tackles breaches, infrastructure, and reporting.