🚨 CDK Cyberattack; EU Scans Messages; Congress Backs Nuclear
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CDK Global cyberattack impacts thousands of US car dealerships
EU chat control law proposes scanning your messages - even encrypted ones
Congress passes sweeping pro-nuclear energy bill
AMD Hack Won't Have a Material Impact on Business, Company Says
Reshaping the space economy with Rocket Lab's Peter Beck
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CDK Global cyberattack impacts thousands of US car dealerships
By Lawrence Abrams via BleepingComputer
CDK Global suffered a major cyberattack forcing it to shut down its systems, impacting over 15,000 US car dealerships.
The attack disrupted dealerships' operations, leading to widespread outages and forcing some to revert to manual processes or send employees home.
Speculation surrounds a possible ransomware attack affecting CDK's backups, with no immediate ETA for full system restoration.
𝕏: Another big cyber incident in Automotive this morning: This time it's CDK, the automotive software company. As a precaution to its customers, the company announced it's temporarily shutting down all its systems. And let's not forget… Last week, Findlay Auto Group, a large dealer group with over 33 rooftops, was the target of a massive cyberattack. Cybersecurity, a term I didn't think I'd ever post about, might just be the new "buzzword" that replaces AI and Digital Retailing in 2024. - Car Dealership Guy (@GuyDealership)
EU chat control law proposes scanning your messages - even encrypted ones
The EU is close to passing a law requiring the scanning of all digital messages, including encrypted ones, to detect child sexual abuse material (CSAM).
Critics argue that this law undermines end-to-end encryption and could create vulnerabilities exploited by hackers and authoritarian regimes.
Privacy advocates and some EU Parliament members oppose the proposal, stating it infringes on fundamental rights and could lead to mass surveillance.
𝕏: New branding, same stupid idea. They won't rest until they break everyone's encryption. Old bad ideas never die, they just go to Hell and regroup. - Daniel Jeffries (@Dan_Jeffries1)
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Congress passes sweeping pro-nuclear energy bill
By Sarah Fielding Engadget
Congress has passed the ADVANCE Act with overwhelming bipartisan support, aiming to expand the US nuclear energy sector and streamline nuclear reactor development.
The bill mandates the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to speed up the licensing process and promote the export of US nuclear technology.
Critics, including Senators Bernie Sanders and Ed Markey, argue the law prioritizes corporate profits over safety and transforms the NRC from a regulator to a facilitator.
AMD Hack Won't Have a Material Impact on Business, Company Says
By Ian King via Bloomberg
AMD reported that a recent cyberattack resulted in limited information being accessed on a third-party site, with no critical business data compromised.
The chipmaker's investigation concluded that the breach will not have a material impact on operations.
The hacking group Intelbroker was identified as responsible for the intrusion, which did not affect AMD's core business activities.
Reshaping the space economy with Rocket Lab's Peter Beck
By Devin Coldewey via TechCrunch
Peter Beck, founder and CEO of Rocket Lab, envisions vertically integrated space companies as the future leaders of the space economy.
At TechCrunch Disrupt 2024, Beck will discuss Rocket Lab’s journey to handling all aspects of space operations, from satellite design to launch services.
TechCrunch Disrupt in San Francisco will feature Beck on the Space Stage on October 28, highlighting innovation and expert insights for startups and space industry leaders.
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