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12 Online Resolutions for 2021

Adam Levin

If 2020 taught us anything, it’s to expect the unexpected–and do the best we can in a rapidly changing world. Do your homework and find a VPN service with a solid reputation for their privacy, security, and data retention policies. That’s always the case when it comes to cybersecurity.

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SiteLock’s Top Five Cybersecurity Predictions For 2020

SiteLock

It’s safe to say that the volume and magnitude of high-profile data breaches and ransomware attacks that punctuated 2019 really kept the cybersecurity industry on its toes. Data breaches stole numerous headlines this year, including the notable Capital One breach that exposed more than 100 million customers’ accounts.

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GUEST ESSAY: A primer on best practices for automating supply chain cybersecurity

The Last Watchdog

The 2020 SolarWinds cybersecurity incident — which industry experts call the supply chain attack of the decade — was an incredibly high-profile breach affecting massive corporations. They point out how supply chains rely on software yet lack the security tools to protect them. Simply put, cyberattacks are on the rise.

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Zoom Settles with FTC over Allegations of Deceptive Security Practices

Hot for Security

The US Federal Trade Commission this week gave final approval to a settlement with Zoom Video Communications over allegations it misled consumers about the level of security provided during videoconferencing sessions and compromised the security of some macOS users. 290 million new users in four months.

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Security Compliance & Data Privacy Regulations

eSecurity Planet

GDPR, the EU’s flagship data privacy and “right to be forgotten” regulation, has made the stakes of a data breach higher than ever. GDPR-style data privacy laws came to the U.S. with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) effective Jan. Health data and patient data in the U.S. In the U.S.,

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The Good, Bad, And The Ugly: Key Takeaways From California’s New Privacy Law

Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

The CCPA goes into effect January 1, 2020. Below is a history of the CCPA, a summary of its key elements as adopted, including recently adopted technical amendments, and practical takeaways for covered entities as the law moves from passage to 2020 enforcement. The Law Will Likely Change Before January 1, 2020. CCPA Background.

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The Good, Bad, And The Ugly: Key Takeaways From California’s New Privacy Law

Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

The CCPA goes into effect January 1, 2020. Below is a history of the CCPA, a summary of its key elements as adopted, including recently adopted technical amendments, and practical takeaways for covered entities as the law moves from passage to 2020 enforcement. The Law Will Likely Change Before January 1, 2020. CCPA Background.