Cybersecurity

Delaware Supreme Court Upholds Dismissal of Investor Lawsuit Over T-Mobile Cybersecurity Concerns

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Dover, Delaware – The Delaware Supreme Court on Monday delivered a decisive ruling against a T-Mobile US Inc. investor who challenged the company’s data centralization practices, arguing that they primarily served the interests of its major shareholder, Deutsche Telekom AG. The court upheld a previous judgment dismissing the investor’s allegations that this strategy compromised security and precipitated several cyberattacks. In the detailed decision authored by Justice Abigail M. LeGrow, the highest state court concluded that the Chancery Court’s earlier dismissal of the case was justifiable after thorough examination of the briefs presented, the record from … Read more

Australia Bolsters Cybersecurity Defenses with Trio of New Legislative Proposals

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Canberra, Australia – Amid growing concerns over cyber threats, Australia is making significant strides to fortify its cyber and privacy laws. In a recent push to tighten security protocols, the government released new legislative drafts that propose sweeping changes to the national cybersecurity framework. The newly introduced bills emphasize mandatory ransomware reporting, establishment of a Cyber Review Board, and implementation of stringent security standards for smart devices, marking a proactive effort to enhance the cyber resilience of Australian enterprises. One of the pivotal features of the proposed Cyber Security Bill 2024 is the requirement for … Read more

Opposition Demands More Scrutiny on New Cybersecurity Measures Impacting Major Banks and Critical Infrastructure

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In Canberra, Australia, a critical debate is unfolding as the opposition calls for a careful review of proposed cybersecurity legislation that could significantly impact major banks, telecom giant Telstra, and other essential infrastructure operators. The call for caution comes amid concerns that hasty enactment could lead to adverse repercussions, undermining the very systems it aims to protect. The proposed legal framework, introduced by the Labor party on Wednesday, is a trio of cybersecurity bills. Key among these is a new mandatory regime that requires reporting ransom payments and broadening government authority to intervene directly in … Read more

Whistleblower Lawsuit Accuses Georgia Tech of Cybersecurity Failures in Defense Contracts

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ATLANTA — The Georgia Institute of Technology and its affiliate, the Georgia Tech Research Corporation (GTRC), find themselves at the center of significant legal scrutiny as they face allegations of failing to adhere to cybersecurity mandates stipulated in U.S. Department of Defense contracts. The Department of Justice has initiated a whistleblower lawsuit against the institutions, claiming extensive violations of cybersecurity regulations that could have jeopardized national security. The complaint, lodged under both the False Claims Act and federal common law, was spurred by claims from both current and former members of Georgia Tech’s cybersecurity team. … Read more