Twitter investigates serious data leak
Parts of Twitter’s software code were openly viewable online due to a serious data leak. Twitter is now requesting information about the individuals allegedly responsible for the publication, asking for data from programming platform Github on all users who might have seen or downloaded the computer code. There are concerns that the program code may contain undiscovered vulnerabilities, which attackers could exploit to access data or sabotage the platform. Twitter has launched an internal investigation.
Euro 7 emissions standard to increase durability of e-car batteries
The Euro 7 emissions standard will require batteries in electric cars to last longer to prevent wear and tear on traction batteries. A replacement after too short a time can damage the CO₂ balance sheet and cause total economic loss for the owner. The draft of the Euro 7 emissions standard provides for mandatory minimum durability, requiring 70% of the original energy content to still be available after eight years or 160,000 kilometers. The regulation is still being negotiated, with the European Commission wanting it to come into force from the first registration date of July 1, 2025.
Revocation 200 aids students in data deletion for energy cost subsidy
Students seeking a subsidy of €200 for rising energy costs must register for the BundID on the One-off Payment200 website or present an Elster certificate. IT security expert Lilith Wittmann and data protection expert and lawyer Christian Aretz have created Revocation 200 to delete resulting data. The online form allows users to enter the email address given when registering for the BundID, as well as their first and last name. The function then generates a revocation letter for deletion according to Art. 7 Para. 3 of the General Data Protection Regulation.
Nintendo closes digital store for Wii U and 3DS consoles
Nintendo has closed its Wii U and 3DS eShop, meaning that no new content can be purchased from the store. The phased approach was meant to minimize the risks of Nintendo fans losing excess funds. Users who still had credit could buy content until March 27, but new content can no longer be purchased. However, players can still re-download games they’ve already purchased, meaning that no content will be lost.
