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Your location or browsing habits could lead to price increases when buying online

Malwarebytes

Companies are showing customers different prices for the same goods and services based what data they have on them, including details like their precise location or browser history. But, needless to say, surveillance pricing can have serious consequences, not only for our privacy, but also for fair competition and for consumer protection.

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Prominent US law firm Wolf Haldenstein disclosed a data breach

Security Affairs

The security breach occurred on December 13, 2023, but the company discovered the incident only on April 18, 2024, and has only now disclosed it due to the complexity of the digital forensic investigation. “On December 13, 2023, Wolf Haldenstein detected suspicious activity in its network environment.

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2024 Cybersecurity Laws & Regulations

eSecurity Planet

Here are some notable state-specific laws to be aware of: California: California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) & California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) California’s California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) establish comprehensive privacy protections for residents.

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Prominent US law firm Wolf Haldenstein disclosed a data breach

Security Affairs

The security breach occurred on December 13, 2023, but the company discovered the incident only on April 18, 2024, and has only now disclosed it due to the complexity of the digital forensic investigation. “On December 13, 2023, Wolf Haldenstein detected suspicious activity in its network environment.

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Holiday Shopping Readiness: How is Retail Data Security Holding Up?

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

Holiday Shopping Readiness: How is Retail Data Security Holding Up? madhav Wed, 11/06/2024 - 05:30 The 2024 holiday season is here. According to the National Retail Federation (NFR), retail sales during 2024 will grow between 2.5% from 2023 to between $5.23 trillion and $5.28

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Heard about the 16 billion passwords leak? Here are the facts and how to protect yourself

Zero Day

  IBM  estimates  that the average cost of a data breach in 2024 for companies was $4.9 Unfortunately, many organizations will still prioritize secrecy over consumer protection in a bid to hush up incidents and protect their reputations. million, a 10% increase from the previous year.

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16 billion passwords leaked across Apple, Google, more: What to know and how to protect yourself

Zero Day

  IBM  estimates  that the average cost of a data breach in 2024 for companies was $4.9 Unfortunately, many organizations will still prioritize secrecy over consumer protection in a bid to hush up incidents and protect their reputations. million, a 10% increase from the previous year.

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