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Google to Pay a record $391M fine for misleading users about the collection of location data

Security Affairs

“Google misled its users into thinking they had turned off location tracking in their account settings, when, in fact, Google continued to collect their location information. Location data represent the core of the digital advertising business of the IT giant. ” reads the DoJ’s press release. not hidden); and.

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Google will pay $29.5M to settle two lawsuits over its location tracking practices

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Given the vast level of tracking and surveillance that technology companies can embed into their widely used products, it is only fair that consumers be informed of how important user data, including information about their every move, is gathered, tracked, and utilized by these companies. The IT giant will pay $9.5 million to D.C.

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A Deep Dive Into the Residential Proxy Service ‘911’

Krebs on Security

“Our technology ensures the maximum security from reverse engineering and antivirus detections,” ExEClean promised. However there are two cybercriminal identities on the forums that have responded to individual 911 help requests, and who promoted the sale of 911 accounts via their handles. su between 2016 and 2019.

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Rapid7 InsightIDR Review: Features & Benefits

eSecurity Planet

Rapid7 combines threat intelligence , security research, data collection, and analytics in its comprehensive Insight platform, but how does its detection and response solution – InsightIDR – compare to other cybersecurity solutions? Gartner Magic Quadrant and Gartner Peer Insights. Rapid7: Company Background.

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Volt Typhoon Disrupts US Organizations, CISA Issues Alerts

eSecurity Planet

Reconnaissance Reconnaissance is the starting point of Volt Typhoon’s cyber campaign, characterized by thorough planning and data collection. With increased network access and control , they have the capacity to alter operational technology (OT) assets and disrupt critical services.

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Group-IB presented latest cybercrime and nation-state hacking trends in Asia

Security Affairs

Hong Kong, 16.11.2018 – Group-IB, an international company that specializes in preventing cyber attacks, presented the findings of its latest Hi-Tech Crime Trends 2018 report at the FinTech Security Conference in Hong Kong organized by Binary Solutions Limited in partnership with Group-IB. Attacks on Crypto.

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Online market for counterfeit goods in Russia has reached $1,5 billion

Security Affairs

This information was first made public by experts from Group-IB’s Brand Protection team at the CyberCrimeCon 2018 international cybersecurity conference. Scammers create fake websites of known brands, fraudulent promotional campaigns, and fake accounts on social media. billion in 2017, compared to $1.2 billion in 2016.