Hot for Security

MAY 21, 2021

So far, French data protection authorities issued the largest GDPR fine in 2019, totaling 50 million euros, followed by Germany with 32.2 Indeed, a significant milestone in data privacy and user protection has been reached since the regulation’s adoption. million and Italy with 27.8

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The Security Ledger

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

Despite a litany of high-profile data breaches, federal action on data privacy is unlikely to go anywhere in 2019 as partisanship and lack of technology literacy complicate Congressional action. The post Waiting for Federal Data Privacy Reform? Don’t Hold Your Breath.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JUNE 4, 2019

On May 25, the European Union celebrated the first anniversary of the enforcement of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) , the most important change in data privacy regulations in the last decade, designed to restructure the way in which personal data is handled across every sector (public or private) and every industry.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 8, 2021

Here’s Cook rising from the mat to bash Z-Man at the Brussels’ International Privacy Day , labeling his tormentor as an obsessive exploiter who ought to be stopped from so greedily exploiting consumers’ digital footprints for his personal gain. This colorful chapter in the history of technology and society isn’t just breezing by unnoticed.

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 15, 2023

With numerous incidents to cite, tech behemoths have time and again proven their inadequacy to securely handle their user’s digital identity and data. In recent years, Meta (previously Facebook) has faced a number of fines for violating user privacy. While Web2 is associated with sharing, Web3 emphasizes ownership.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 24, 2025

And get the latest on ransomware trends; CIS Benchmarks; and data privacy. CIS Microsoft Windows Server 2019 STIG Benchmark v3.0.0 Plus, the EUs DORA cyber rules for banks go into effect. Meanwhile, a report warns about overprivileged cloud accounts. Dive into six things that are top of mind for the week ending Jan.

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Centraleyes

MARCH 3, 2025

New York’s Privacy Laws: A Legacy and a Challenge New York is a leader in finance, culture, and technology. Less than a decade ago, it was also a forerunner in privacy and cybersecurity regulation. It introduces more stringent requirements for protecting private information and expands the definition of a data breach.

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 30, 2019

I had the chance at RSA 2019 to visit with George Wrenn, founder and CEO of CyberSaint Security , a cybersecurity software firm that plays directly in this space. Prior to launching CyberSaint, Wrenn was CSO of Schneider Electric, a supplier of technologies used in industrial control systems.

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IT Security Guru

DECEMBER 23, 2020

With the consumer going online, retailers have had to pivot to a digital-led model, leveraging the data from increased online shopping to drive personalised experiences and relevant marketing offers. With a growing awareness around data privacy rights, consumers have become more intentional about what type of data they share, and with whom.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 20, 2021

Apiiro Security Code risk platform 2019 Tel Aviv, Israel $35M. Strata Multi-cloud identity management 2019 Boulder, CO $11.5M. Cape Privacy Encrypted learning privacy software 2018 New York, NY $25M. Deduce Account takeover tools 2019 New York, NY $7.3M. Deduce Account takeover tools 2019 New York, NY $7.3M.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 20, 2021

Early this month, social media giant Facebook (FB) was in news for failing to protect the data of its 533 million users from over 106 countries. It is estimated that data of over 7 million Indian Facebook accounts were leaked in the incident that was brought to light early this year by a technology based website.

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 18, 2019

Encrypted flash drives, essentially secure storage on a stick, are a proven technology that has been readily available for at least 15 years. Related: Can Europe’s GDPR restore data privacy? I met with Kim at BlackHat 2019 and had a wide ranging discussion with him.

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Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Data are the most coveted currency of our era, and technology giants like Facebook, Google, and Amazon are considered the behemoths of the data gathering industry. And to achieve that goal it needs to gather as much information as possible about us. Maybe not specifically about us as a person, but at least about us as a group.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

DECEMBER 4, 2019

The fact is, bad actors make plans and prey upon unprotected data – a very valuable currency. Data security professionals also make ambitious plans, but implementation rates are too low – a key finding in the 2019 Thales Data Threat Report-Financial Services Edition. The barriers are very real, but not insurmountable.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

DECEMBER 23, 2019

Companies are fundamentally reshaping their businesses and taking advantage of digital technologies like cloud, mobile, social media, and the Internet of Things to transform the experience their customers receive, create innovative new business models, and find ways to realize new efficiencies and reduce their operating costs.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 24, 2021

DARPA will use the accelerator in DARPA’s Data Protection in Virtual Environments ( DRPIVE ) program to create the hardware needed to reduce the compute power and time that currently is required to run FHE operations. Dirk Schrader, global vice president of security research at New Net Technologies, agreed. million in 2019 to $246.29

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 10, 2019

Information Risk Management (IRM) recently published its 2019 Risky Business Report. However, the document also contained other findings that are likely of interest to people who care about cybersecurity and data privacy. Kayla Matthews is a technology and cybersecurity writer, and the owner of ProductivityBytes.com.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

Files comprise only part of the data processed by Kaspersky Lab technologies, yet the most important one. The relocation of other types of data processed by Kaspersky Lab products, consisting of several kinds of anonymized threat and usage statistics, is planned to be conducted during later phases of the Global Transparency Initiative.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JUNE 12, 2019

And as our 2019 Thales Data Threat Report – Europe Edition recently revealed, many of these businesses become extremely vulnerable during digital transformation, with those in Europe being no different. To find out more about Europe’s evolving data threats, download the 2019 Thales Data Threat Report – Europe Edition today.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

We expect that emergency services will use their technologies to reliably provide us with services, that they will protect the private information we give them, and that the operators of their systems will act responsibly; but residents were failed in this sense. Relational trust, which I call rules, is equally important.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 14, 2019

In another case, a device management tool was deployed in a hospital and used the WiFi network to insure data privacy, as it provisioned connected devices. We met at Black Hat 2019. It appears the cam in question was unwittingly set up by an employee for personal security reasons.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 1, 2021

.–( BUSINESS WIRE )–Today, Skyflow announced Bjorn Ovick, a 20-year veteran of the fintech industry with previous executive roles at RS2, Visa, American Express, and Wells Fargo, has joined the company to lead business development around Skyflow’s data privacy vault for fintech companies. What if Privacy had an API?

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Adam Levin

JULY 28, 2020

Your email address could present the greatest liability when it comes to cybersecurity and privacy. A recent report found that email was the delivery method for 94% of malware attacks in 2019; a more recent study in 2020 indicated that email-based phishing may be hitting a new high. The trade-off for more control is more work.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

DECEMBER 4, 2018

As we close in on the final few days of the year and look ahead to the clean slate that 2019 represents, I wanted to take a few moments to reflect on 2018 – specifically, what tech innovations and predictions held true, which fell a bit flat and which were entirely unexpected. IoT in Everything. Should we slow down?

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 14, 2021

In addition, an increasing number of hospitals are adopting smart technologies, cloud platforms, and connected surgical equipment that leverage AI and real time communications to speed diagnosis, improve treatment or even to conduct remote surgery miles away while reducing costs. billion by 2025, up from 10 million at the end of 2019.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 14, 2023

As we navigate the complexities of data privacy, misinformation and cybersecurity, the emphasis on trust has become paramount. As technology leaders, people count on our unwavering commitment to their safety. a sociologist, and director of the Center for Technology Innovation at the Brookings Institution in Washington, D.C.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 30, 2023

The proposed bill would require the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to update the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to require federal contractors to implement VDPs that are consistent with the guidelines of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 28, 2020

This increasing investment and reliance on cloud technology means that targeting misconfiguration for users isn’t going away. In 2019, misconfigured blobs exposed 250 million records to the public for 25 days before Microsoft resolved the misconfiguration to restrict the database and prevent unauthorized access.

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Spinone

OCTOBER 28, 2019

Dear Spin Customer, At Spin Technology, we understand the importance of your personal data, and we take steps to secure and protect it whenever and wherever it is stored and processed. We are dedicated to safeguarding your privacy and data, so we want to give you an overview of recent changes to our Privacy Policy.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

trillion in 2019 to $5.2 Banks have adopted technologies to enable: Secure, remote, multi-device banking transactions. According to Fortunly.com, “The total transaction value of digital payments grew from $4.1 trillion in 2020.”. To compete, financial institutions are investing heavily in digital transformation. The challenge.

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Spinone

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

Dear Spin Customer, We are updating the Spin Technology Master Service Agreement, which applies to one or more SpinOne services you use. to Spin Technology, Inc. We value your trust in SpinTechnology, and we continue our commitment to ensuring your data privacy and security.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

.” NSO Group, which was founded in 2010, over the years has pushed back at criticism of Pegasus and its other software products, arguing that the technology is a tool to enable governments to protect themselves and their citizens against terrorists and other criminals. ” NSO Group Faces Skeptics.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 17, 2019

Let’s look specifically at how this applies to the ‘Secure IT’ sub-theme for NCSAM 2019. Organizations cannot secure their information technology (IT) simply by training everyone in the organization to identify and avoid falling victim to a phishing attack. Protect IT. Security is an ongoing process that requires multiple steps.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 23, 2019

DX technologies such as cloud, mobile payments, IoT, Big Data and others have fundamentally changed retailers’ business models, not only by opening new channels to reach customers, but also in how they communicate with, serve, and support them. Encryption technologies are the top tools needed. 2 – Prioritize compliance issues.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 14, 2021

NAC was the highest IT security spending priority in eSecurity Planet’s 2019 State of IT Security survey – and is also one of the technologies users have the most confidence in. The company boasts implementations of more than a million endpoints, and the technology can protect medical devices too. Impulse SafeConnect.

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SC Magazine

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

billion in 2019, according to Hiscox – companies crave coverage. Ultimately, he believes “this is good for businesses as, through the insurance process, they will gain better visibility into their cyber risks and measures they can deploy to keep digital operations secure and compliant to data privacy regulations.”.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 17, 2021

Forcepoint has added to its CASB offerings with technology acquisitions from Imperva and Bitglass. Integrate CASB data in Common Event Format for existing SIEM environments . In the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Cloud Access Security Brokers, Forcepoint was a Niche Player in 2018 and 2019 before becoming a Visionary in 2020.

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