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Data Privacy
India Data Protection Bill Approved, Despite Privacy ConcernsIndia Data Protection Bill Approved, Despite Privacy Concerns

Opponents claim the new bill hinders right to information, while there are concerns on data transfers outside the country.

byDan Raywood, Senior Editor, Dark Reading
Aug 8, 2023
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4 Min Read
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Vulnerabilities & Threats
Raft of TETRA Zero-Day Vulnerabilities Endanger Industrial CommunicationsRaft of TETRA Zero-Day Vulnerabilities Endanger Industrial Communications
byDan Raywood, Senior Editor, Dark Reading
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Cybersecurity Analytics
SANS Teaches Cybersecurity Leadership in Saudi ArabiaSANS Teaches Cybersecurity Leadership in Saudi Arabia
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Cyber Risk
Hacktivist Group 'Mysterious Team Bangladesh' Goes on DDoS RampageHacktivist Group 'Mysterious Team Bangladesh' Goes on DDoS Rampage
byElizabeth Montalbano, Contributing Writer
Aug 3, 2023
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ICS/OT Security
World Cup Glory Looms, and So Do Cyber Threats, Microsoft WarnsWorld Cup Glory Looms, and So Do Cyber Threats, Microsoft Warns
byNate Nelson, Contributing Writer
Aug 3, 2023
5 Min Read
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Cyber Risk
Iranian Company Plays Host to Reams of Ransomware, APT GroupsIranian Company Plays Host to Reams of Ransomware, APT Groups
byDan Raywood, Senior Editor, Dark Reading
Aug 2, 2023
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Brand Impersonation Scams in Middle East & Africa See Massive Growth
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