Hackers Constantly Break 'Confirmation of Data Destruction' Promises When a business that stores children's personal data gets hit by data-leaking extortionists, what should it do? For Instructure, which develops online learning platform Canvas, the answer was to pay a ransom, and tell victims, straight-faced, to have "digital confirmation of data destruction."
Proposed Bill Could Reopen Debate Over Computer Misuse Act Protections The British government has announced plans to update cybersecurity legislation aimed at strengthening the country's digital defenses - while overhauling outdated cybercrime authorities that officials and security researchers warn are no longer fit for modern threats