Krebs on Security

MARCH 8, 2024

Publicly available data indicates that in addition to running a dizzying array of people-search websites, the co-founders of Radaris operate multiple Russian-language dating services and affiliate programs. In 2012, the main company in charge of providing those calling services — Wellesley Hills, Mass-based Unipoint Technology Inc.

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Herjavec Group

JANUARY 27, 2022

January 28th is Data Privacy Day, an international effort to empower individuals and support businesses in the endeavor to respect privacy, safeguard data, and enable trust. This year, the National Cybersecurity Alliance has extended the data privacy campaign to be a week-long initiative.

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Herjavec Group

JANUARY 22, 2021

January 28 th is Data Privacy Day, an international effort to empower individuals and encourage businesses to respect privacy, safeguard data, and enable trust. This is why the issue of data privacy is so significant and why individuals and enterprises alike should view the protection of personal data as a team effort.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 3, 2023

By: Daron Hartvigsen , Managing Director, StoneTurn and Luke Tenery , Partner, StoneTurn When insider threat or insider risk is discussed in a corporate context, often the relevant topics include misconduct , fraud, misuse, or even the idea that insiders can be unwitting accomplices to social engineering exploitation.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 24, 2022

–( BUSINESS WIRE )– Consolidated Communications (NASDAQ: CNSL) is educating parents to help their kids understand data privacy and stay safer while online. With kids spending more time online than ever before, the need to educate them on data privacy and usage is paramount. Kicking off Data Privacy Week, Jan.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

But where does that leave us as we consider data privacy in 2021? This is the question we posed to expert panelists in our recent SecureWorld Remote Sessions webcast, Customer Data Privacy 2021: It's No Longer Just Business, It's Personal , which is available on-demand. 4 views on the state of data privacy in 2021.

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Herjavec Group

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

January 28 th is Data Privacy Day, an international effort to empower individuals and encourage businesses to respect privacy, safeguard data, and enable trust. This is why the issue of data privacy is so significant and why individuals and enterprises alike should view the protection of personal data as a team effort.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

In the modern age, large companies are wrestling to leverage their customers’ data to provide ever-better AI-enhanced experiences. But a key barrier to leveraging this opportunity is mounting public concern around data privacy, as ever-greater data processing poses risks of data leaks by hackers and malicious insiders.

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Centraleyes

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Compliance Trends and Timeline for Regulations in 2024 From data security standards to privacy laws and emerging technologies, staying abreast of the evolving regulatory compliance trends landscape is crucial. These risks have emerged as a paramount concern for organizations. in ESG adoption.

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Malwarebytes

JULY 5, 2022

In a letter dated June 24, 2022, Carr told Tim Cook and Sundar Pichai that “TikTok poses an unacceptable national security risk due to its extensive data harvesting being combined with Beijing’s apparently unchecked access to that sensitive data.” Excessive data collection. That’s simply false.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Bill Bowman, CISSP, CIPM, is the Chief Information Security Officer & Data Privacy Officer at financial software company Emburse. He is the father of five children and gives talks on helping families work through social media and technology challenges. A : Moving the reporting line to risk (GC/CLO); using AI.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 29, 2018

The headlines immediately attempted to lay the blame, in large part, on the fact that Equifax’s chief information security officer was a music major and did not have a background in technology. Related: How social media is used to spread malware, influence elections. Equifax was not special in this regard. Reasonable protections.

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Cisco Security

JANUARY 24, 2022

Unfortunately, we’ve seen privacy rights abused by over-processing. We’ve also seen privacy rights inappropriately and antagonistically asserted for ulterior motives. Privacy as a Fundamental Right. I don’t need to know who exposed me, of course, for privacy’s sake, but without time and place, the notification was useless.

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Schneier on Security

MAY 4, 2023

.” The content of the ad isn’t especially novel—a dystopian vision of America under a second term with President Joe Biden—but the deliberate emphasis on the technology used to create it stands out: It’s a “ Daisy ” moment for the 2020s. We should expect more of this kind of thing.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Byron: I was initially drawn to cybersecurity as a USA TODAY technology reporter assigned to cover Microsoft. Erin: What cybersecurity technologies are you most excited about right now? How can individuals and organizations detect and protect themselves against the misuse of deep fake technology? Erin: So, let’s get started.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

It's not just about adopting AI technology; it’s about earning trust through clarity and accountability in its application, ensuring that AI advancements are balanced with strong ethical standards and respect for user privacy. At the bottom of the trust hierarchy are industries like media, entertainment, and social media companies.

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Jane Frankland

DECEMBER 7, 2023

These include the adoption of hyper automation and artificial intelligence (AI)-driven decision making, where organisations will increasingly use automation technologies and artificial intelligence to streamline processes and enhance efficiency. Expect to see business compromise email attacks, which have been skyrocketing this year, to surge.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 23, 2022

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Adam Levin

MARCH 1, 2021

A few weeks earlier, Clubhouse had run afoul of privacy advocates concerned about its data storage–including the possibility that the company was routing content through China. . In late 2020, TikTok was deemed a national security risk –and it wasn’t only MAGA politics. Unbalanced Risks. Yada, yada, yada.

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SC Magazine

JUNE 14, 2021

Those companies can have thousands of requirements to comply with, ranging from data privacy and cybersecurity to HR and accounting. There’s no shortage of regulatory requirements imposed on companies to develop, manage, and enforce effective security and technology controls. Four ways to better manage compliance risk.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 27, 2021

The Solar Winds hack demonstrated supply chain exposures; the attempted poisoning of a Tampa suburb’s water supply highlighted public utilities at risk; and the Colonial Winds ransomware attack signaled cyber extortionist rings continuing to run rampant. New rules create complexity and introduce vulnerabilities and security risks.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 10, 2023

In episode 307, Tom and Scott debunk misinformation circulating about the iOS 17 NameDrop feature by law enforcement and others on social media. Next, they discuss the potential risks of QR code scams, detailing a real-life incident where a woman lost a significant amount of money due to a QR code scam.

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SC Magazine

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

The COVID pandemic has reshaped risk for executives going into 2021. Respondents were asked to not only rank 36 macroeconomic, strategic and operational risks for 2021, but also to look out over the horizon and rate the expected impact of those risks in 2030. Erasmo Salomão/MS” by Ministério da Saúde/ CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 ).

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Security Affairs

APRIL 13, 2023

Knowing that insider threats are a risk is one thing. Dealing with issues of insider cyber risk can be different and nuanced. The origin and impact of insider risk To understand best how to combat them, it helps to know where insider threats originate and why. Knowing how to fight them off is entirely another.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 22, 2022

Cyberattacks are not only a technological problem for companies, but they also represent a very real financial threat. According to the Ponemon Institute and IBM, the global average cost of a data breach is $4.24 Also see: Best Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) Tools. That’s where cyber insurance may be able to help.

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The Security Ledger

APRIL 16, 2021

Is scraping the same as hacking or just an example of “zealous” use of a social media platform? » Related Stories Episode 206: What Might A Federal Data Privacy Law Mean In the US? » Related Stories Episode 206: What Might A Federal Data Privacy Law Mean In the US? The post Episode 211: Scrapin’ ain’t.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

APRIL 4, 2023

However, it can be fine-tuned with training on additional data and 'prompt augmentation' by providing more context about the question. The security risks of generative AI In the wrong hands, generative AI tools could have disastrous consequences. There’s also the risk of the technology pulling data that it shouldn’t.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 17, 2018

social media company with a £500,000 fine. This penalty was in connection with Facebook harvesting user data, over the course of seven years — between 2007 and 2014. Complacency, or using inadequate solutions when it comes to securing data and content of whatever form, can be much costlier than immediately apparent.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 29, 2021

the first privacy focused, opt-in data marketplace where people own and monetize their data, will host a webinar on Thursday, May 6, 2021 to discuss the impact of ad tech and media in a post-third-party-cookie world. Luckily, some saw possibilities where privacy laws could impact publishers and brands in a positive way.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 21, 2021

The Russian Federation’s creation and manipulation of privacy rules, regulations and laws continues apace with the unstated but clear intent to allow the government to stifle voices of dissent. The post Russia’s Privacy Rules Stifle Dissent appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Centraleyes

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Cybersecurity compliance is how a company ensures adherence to industry standards, legislation, and data privacy and information security regulations. Demonstrating a good security posture through compliance proves that a business handles customer data securely, fostering trust and confidence.

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 10, 2024

I’m proud of our success, but it wasn’t just our technology that got us here. From our safe portal, everyday people can view past password breaches, active social media profiles, potential leaks of government ID info, and more. Creating a social media account requires handing over your full name and birthdate.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 24, 2023

The IRS eFile website has reportedly come under attack , leading to serious data leaks and an invasion of consumer data privacy. Deloitte reports that companies that have outlined a technology strategy that includes cybersecurity proficiency experienced twice as much revenue growth than those that lack a digital strategy.

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LRQA Nettitude Labs

JULY 5, 2023

The exploding popularity of AI and its proliferation within the media has led to a rush to integrate this incredibly powerful technology into all sorts of different applications. Just recently, the UK government has been setting out its strategic vision to make the UK at the forefront of AI technology.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 6, 2023

While regulatory action typically lags behind advanced technology development, API security is increasing the scope and severity of security breaches. Prediction #2: Leaders will see APIs as representing both security and business risks. Prediction #4: Organizations will right-size data storage to reduce risks.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

AUGUST 2, 2021

Category News, Privacy Risk Level. It’s a harsh realization we are dealing with more by the day as social media, and a litany of applications and hosted software products invade our daily lives, and in the process, our privacy. I’m a TikTok user - what does it all mean?”

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SC Magazine

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

Durbin says the Biden administration has a great opportunity to work with the broader security community towards fostering security awareness and the need to protect data privacy. Underfunded federal agencies are long overdue for an upgrade to modernize technology infrastructures and safeguard sensitive data.

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