Laughing at Cybersecurity: EU Plays Stern Parent, Dollar Stores Face Data Drama, and TikTok Dances Past Bans

The EU is channeling its inner strict parent with the Cyber Resilience Act, setting mandatory cybersecurity rules for tech’s unruly children. Meanwhile, critical vulnerabilities are appearing like surprise zits at prom, and TikTok waltzes past Montana’s ban. However, Dollar Tree and Family Dollar learn that skimping on cybersecurity is a pricey mistake.

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Hey there, tech aficionados! Today we bring you tales of geeky bravado from the land of cybersecurity. The EU is playing the stern parent with its Cyber Resilience Act, setting rules stricter than a Victorian boarding school. But fear not, open source software — you're excused from this particular detention. Elsewhere, critical vulnerabilities are popping up faster than whack-a-moles, and TikTok wins a round against Montana's ban. And finally, Dollar Tree and Family Dollar are on the naughty list for a security breach that exposed employee data. Onwards, my digital comrades!

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