Cyber Security Headlines Reauthorizing CISA, Electric bus kill switches, GDPR for AI
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Nov 11, 2025 The discussion kicks off with the temporary reauthorization of CISA, addressing its impact through 2026. Denmark and Norway are investigating electric buses with potential remote shutdown capabilities. The European Commission proposes changes to GDPR aiming to ease regulations for AI training data. UK cyber insurance payouts have surged, driven largely by ransomware incidents. Additionally, a new phishing tactic is revealed, using tailored conversations to deploy malware effectively.
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CISA Reauthorization Is Temporary
- The Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act (CISA) was temporarily reauthorized only until January 30, 2026.
- Longer-term reauthorization efforts remain stalled despite House and Senate proposals.
Connected Buses Raise Remote-Access Risks
- Norway and Denmark are probing connected electric buses after findings of remote vendor access.
- Operators stress this is a connected-vehicle risk, not solely a country-specific vendor issue.
EU Plans Big GDPR Changes For AI
- The European Commission draft would ease GDPR constraints for AI training and redefine personal data.
- Changes include exemptions for protected categories and broader tracking justifications for sites and apps.