Schneier on Security

AUGUST 3, 2023

The European Union’s proposed AI Act takes some important steps, requiring transparency about the data used to train AI models, mitigation for potential bias, disclosure of foreseeable risks and reporting on industry standard tests. The AIs of the future should be trustworthy.

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Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 11, 2022

The second suit claims that TikTok violated consumer protection laws by not disclosing that China has access to sensitive user data. As long as TikTok is permitted to deceive and mislead Indiana consumers about the risks to their data, those consumers and their privacy are easy prey.".

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

These fraudulent activities not only compromise wireless account access but also pose significant risks to financial accounts, social media profiles, and other online services utilizing phone numbers for multi-factor authentication (MFA).

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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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Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

The European Union (EU) is a pioneer when it comes to privacy laws, so it’s easy to see why Big Tech has spent so much money (about $30 million in 2021 ) lobbying European lawmakers to protect their data gathering practices. Protect your and your family’s personal information by using Malwarebytes Identity Theft Protection.

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ForAllSecure

JANUARY 31, 2023

Additionally, the Council collects consumer financial data from these institutions and makes it available to aid in risk management, consumer protection and policy making. Financial institutions are expected to assess their own risk profile and implement appropriate measures to ensure the security of customer data.

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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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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

Paxton also alleges that the social media platform engaged in deceptive acts, breaking the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Consumer Protection Act (DTPA). Paxton doesn’t see Facebook’s face recognition technology as a means to protect its user’s identities.

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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?

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Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Recent regulatory insight into buy now, pay later highlights the risks tied to this growing credit option. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau recently asked several buy now, pay later, or BNPL, providers for information related to some concerns it has about short-term installment plans.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

However, delivering this value to their customers is a double-edged sword, as this both creates monetization opportunities yet also comes with a new set of inherent security risks by exposing their Network Functionality (NF) and data in new ways.

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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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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 2, 2019

“In the wake of this egregious bug that put the privacy of New Yorkers at risk, I support this investigation by the Attorney General into this serious consumer rights issue and direct the Division of Consumer Protection to help in any way possible,” Governor Cuomo announced. “We

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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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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 22, 2021

As we’ve shown previously, you don’t even have to be on a gaming platform to be at risk from shenanigans. INVESTIGATE any gaming-related purchases before handing over money, such as checking whether the website is blacklisted on [link] and only making card payments that offer greater consumer protections. Another decent tip.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Regulations such as the California Consumer Protection Act (CCPA) in the US and General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in the EU address this, particularly when personally identified information ( PII ) is involved.

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SC Magazine

JUNE 1, 2021

Privacy has become a top-of-mind issue that revolves around consumer awareness, business practices, and legislative progress. As our lives continue to move online both at work and at home, the GDPR will continue on as a landmark for privacy, risk, and consumer protection.

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Krebs on Security

JULY 27, 2020

. “The ferocity of cyber criminals to take advantage of COVID-19 uncertainties by preying on small businesses is disturbing,” said Andrew LaMarca , who leads the global high-risk and fraud team at Dun & Bradstreet. For example, only recently did the three major consumer reporting bureaus allow all U.S.

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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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Schneier on Security

NOVEMBER 8, 2017

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. And in 2014, the company reported yet another security breach of consumer information.

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Hot for Security

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

During the pandemic, practically everyone—families, schools, social groups, businesses—is using videoconferencing to communicate, making the security of these platforms more critical than ever,” Andrew Smith, Director of the FTC’s Bureau of Consumer Protection, said in November.

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Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Artificial intelligence not only crosses over into data protection law, but also extends to other areas of law, such as intellectual property, competition, consumer protection, and insurance, to name but a few. …and more. In fact, there are no boundaries for artificial intelligence when it comes to law.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

However, delivering this value to their customers is a double-edged sword, as this both creates monetization opportunities yet also comes with a new set of inherent security risks by exposing their Network Functionality (NF) and data in new ways.

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Malwarebytes

AUGUST 7, 2023

That enforcement action was taken in coordination with the Ohio Attorney General’s Office, which brought a lawsuit under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act against several entities and individuals associated with the enterprise. As a result, these illegal auto warranty robocalls dropped by 99%.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 9, 2022

See the Top Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) Tools. Financial Data Protection Laws. financial data must comply with consumer-protection laws such as the Electronics Fund Transfer Act (EFTA) and a litany of regulations enforced by the SEC (such as Sarbanes-Oxley), CFTC, FISMA, and other financial regulatory bodies.

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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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SecureWorld News

MARCH 18, 2021

This bill will create those critical protections. If we do not have a clear domestic policy, we will not be able to shape standards abroad, and risk letting others, like the European Union, drive global policy.". This is an international issue as much as it is a domestic concern.

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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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Centraleyes

JANUARY 15, 2024

The ADPPA (American Data Protection Privacy Act) which was voted out in July, 2022 and has been clinging to life since, has left US consumers agitated at the stagnant nature of such a historic, bipartisan initiative for consumer protection. The post New Jersey Privacy Act: What to Expect appeared first on Centraleyes.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

For end users and consumers, protection against data breaches is difficult as we all now trust others to be good stewards of our personal details. A good strategy to reduce the risk of a breach three-fold. First, limit and control the information you share as best as possible.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

"CPRA adds more teeth to enforcement and emphasizes additional focus on kids' privacy—both are valuable moves towards incentivizing products that respect consumers' privacy. The initial effect may be that organizations will try to instrument their sprawling infrastructure to measure data risk and add protections where they are needed most.

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Centraleyes

MARCH 4, 2024

Take the European Union’s ambitious AI Act , for instance, with its far-reaching rules designed to rein in AI applications that pose unacceptable risks. The government has prioritized AI risk assessment and management, recognizing the importance of understanding algorithms’ decision-making processes.

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Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

MAY 18, 2017

On May 17, 2017, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), through its National Exam Program, issued a “Risk Alert” […].

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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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Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

The Colorado AG’s data protection guidance makes clear that reasonable security is an affirmative obligation under the CPA and an item that is increasingly the focus of the Colorado AG.

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Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

How can the consumer opt-in to the program before entering their data in exchange for the incentive program? And does the program risk creating a claim of discrimination if the individual opts-out or deletes their data? Should it be a stand-alone document or incorporated into the broader privacy policy?

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Centraleyes

APRIL 15, 2024

Response to Consumer Requests and Data Protection Assessments Controllers must respond to consumer requests within 45 days and conduct data protection assessments for processing activities presenting a heightened risk of harm. The post What is Maryland’s Online Data Privacy Protection Act?

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