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Cybercriminals Accelerate Online Scams During Ramadan and Eid Fitr

Security Affairs

MARCH 24, 2024

Middle Eastern enterprises, facing this heightened risk, are urged to bolster consumer protection and reinforce their brand security. Notably, in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), consumer spending topped regional charts, exceeding $16 billion.

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The Need for Trustworthy AI

Schneier on Security

AUGUST 3, 2023

Internet companies’ manipulating what you see to serve their own interests is nothing new. What distinguishes AI systems from these other internet services is how interactive they are, and how these interactions will increasingly become like relationships. Smart TVs spy on you. Phone apps collect and sell your data.

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Data Privacy Day: Securing your data with a password manager

IT Security Guru

JANUARY 27, 2023

Despite the fact that data is growing in value and being used more frequently by organisations, there still isn’t enough awareness around the many risks that come with the collecting and handling of it. So, how can consumers protect themselves? Create mnemonic passwords, inspired by notable events for example.

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Data Privacy in the United States: A Recap of 2023 Developments

Centraleyes

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

In 2023, California remained at the forefront of the movement of states with consumer privacy laws by approving the final text of the California Privacy Rights Act regulations and inviting public comments on proposed rulemaking for cybersecurity audits, risk assessments, and automated decision-making.

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Is Apple about to embrace third-party app stores?

Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 15, 2022

If it happens, the move will bring both increased freedom and increased security risks. The Digital Markets Act puts an end to the ever-increasing dominance of Big Tech companies," said Andreas Schwab, an Internal Market and Consumer Protection Committee of the Parliament rapporteur. New laws, new risks.

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NIST Plans To Examine Internet of Things (IoT) For Its Cybersecurity Framework

Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

MAY 17, 2017

At the same time, emerging threats, such as last year’s Mirai DDoS attacks, highlight the critical need to develop and apply guidance to maintain the cybersecurity of devices and the ecosystems into which they are deployed. ” And in California, a new bill is being considered by the California legislature (Cal.

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CISA, SolarWinds up interest in security scoring

SC Magazine

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) recently included security ratings or scoring as part of its cyber risk reduction initiative. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) recently included security ratings or scoring as part of its cyber risk reduction initiative. What’s involved?

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Me on the Equifax Breach

Schneier on Security

NOVEMBER 8, 2017

Fellow, Berkman Center for Internet and Society at Harvard Law School. Hearing on "Securing Consumers' Credit Data in the Age of Digital Commerce". Subcommittee on Digital Commerce and Consumer Protection. The Equifax breach was a serious security breach that puts millions of Americans at risk. Before the.

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Advice for manufacturers on the coming PSTI regulation

Pen Test Partners

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Such policies are crucial for a collaborative security posture, encouraging responsible vulnerability disclosure and ensuring that manufacturers can promptly address and mitigate risks. These penalties highlight the financial risks of failing to comply with the UK’s product security regulations.

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Cybersecurity Report: June 29, 2015

SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

LOT stated that no ongoing flights or other airport computer systems were affected and the flights already in the air to scheduled to land at Warsaw were at no risk. The OTA evaluated these websites based on criteria in mainly three categories: consumer protection, privacy and security.

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SiteLock’s Top Five Cybersecurity Predictions For 2020

SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

This allows the attacker unauthorized access to numerous accounts or servers, putting the end-user’s information at risk. Malicious text messages are at the center of SMS phishing, and similar to email phishing, they aim to trick users into taking action that puts them and their personal data at risk. Given that over 2.5

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Common Holiday Scams and How to Avoid Them

Identity IQ

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Many retailers offer secure delivery options, such as in-store pickup or lockers, which help reduce the risk of porch piracy. How to Help Avoid Holiday Scams As the holiday season approaches, so does the increased risk of falling victim to scams. Consider utilizing these options, especially for valuable or time-sensitive packages.

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It’s a Holiday Security Breach Blowout

SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

This is where attackers find an internet-facing application with a coding vulnerability which allows the attacker to run arbitrary SQL commands, gaining credentials for deeper compromise, direct control of systems, or the entire data set of the target application. A good strategy to reduce the risk of a breach three-fold.

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Robocall Legal Advocate Leaks Customer Data

Krebs on Security

AUGUST 3, 2020

The Blacklist Alliance provides technologies and services to marketing firms concerned about lawsuits under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), a 1991 law that restricts the making of telemarketing calls through the use of automatic telephone dialing systems and artificial or prerecorded voice messages.

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New IoT Security Regulations

Schneier on Security

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

Due to ever-evolving technological advances, manufacturers are connecting consumer goods -- from toys to lightbulbs to major appliances -- to the internet at breakneck speeds. This is the Internet of Things, and it's a security nightmare. But like nearly all innovation, there are risks involved.

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

Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

The CCPA requires businesses to disclose to consumers “at or before the point of collection” the “categories of personal information to be collected and the purposes for which the categories of personal information shall be used.” The CCPA does not define “household.” 1] The CCPA defines “personal information” to include IP addresses.

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

Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

NOVEMBER 9, 2018

The CCPA requires businesses to disclose to consumers “at or before the point of collection” the “categories of personal information to be collected and the purposes for which the categories of personal information shall be used.” The CCPA does not define “household.” 1] The CCPA defines “personal information” to include IP addresses.

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US Government Accountability Office Releases New Report On The Internet of Things (IoT)

Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

MAY 19, 2017

On May 15, 2017, the US Government Accountability Office (GAO) released a new report entitled “ Internet of Things: Status and implications of an increasingly connected world.” With these benefits comes potential risk. Potential Implications. Information security.

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Camera tricks: Privacy concerns raised after massive surveillance cam breach

SC Magazine

MARCH 10, 2021

A hacking collective compromised roughly 150,000 internet-connected surveillance cameras from Verkada, Inc., For starters, the hackers gained access to such a vast number Verkada cameras networks through a compromised “Super Admin” account, whose credentials Kottmann says were found publicly exposed on the internet.

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Survey Says…Cybersecurity Remains A Critical Challenge For Business

Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

MARCH 23, 2018

These low results for cyber preparedness and resiliency present a significant risk for business. 34% assess device and system interconnectivity and vulnerability across the business ecosystem. a human factor), and 28% involved system glitches, including IT and business process failures.

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California Passes First Of Its Kind IoT Cybersecurity Law

Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

California recently became the first state in the union to pass a cybersecurity law addressing “smart” devices and Internet of Things (IoT) technology. The term IoT generally refers to anything connected to the internet, including smart home devices (e.g., Amazon’s Alexa, NEST thermostats, etc.). Code § 1798.91.06(h)).

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California Passes First Of Its Kind IoT Cybersecurity Law

Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

California recently became the first state in the union to pass a cybersecurity law addressing “smart” devices and Internet of Things (IoT) technology. The term IoT generally refers to anything connected to the internet, including smart home devices (e.g., Amazon’s Alexa, NEST thermostats, etc.). Code § 1798.91.06(h)).

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Cybercriminals Accelerate Online Scams During Ramadan and Eid Fitr

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It’s a Holiday Security Breach Blowout

Robocall Legal Advocate Leaks Customer Data

New IoT Security Regulations

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

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Camera tricks: Privacy concerns raised after massive surveillance cam breach

Survey Says…Cybersecurity Remains A Critical Challenge For Business

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California Passes First Of Its Kind IoT Cybersecurity Law

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