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Security Compliance & Data Privacy Regulations

eSecurity Planet

Regulatory compliance and data privacy issues have long been an IT security nightmare. And since the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) took effect May 25, 2018, IT compliance issues have been at the forefront of corporate concerns. GDPR-style data privacy laws came to the U.S. Location Matters.

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New Tracker Warning Features on iPhones & Androids, 2024 Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report

Security Boulevard

The hosts discuss Apple and Google’s collaboration on a technology called DOLT (Detecting Unwanted Location Trackers), aiming to improve user privacy by detecting Bluetooth trackers like Tiles […] The post New Tracker Warning Features on iPhones & Androids, 2024 Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report appeared first on Shared Security Podcast.

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One Overlooked Element of Executive Safety: Data Privacy

CyberSecurity Insiders

there is essentially no limit to the amount of data companies can collect, and few limits on how they can use it. Cyber Attacks Against Executives: Phishing, Whaling, and More Most data can be sold to anyone who will pay for it–including bad actors. In the U.S. But it not only affects their own well-being.

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Most Common Causes of Data Breach and How to Prevent It

Security Affairs

Which are the most common causes of a Data Breach and how to prevent It? Data breaches are highly damaging and equally embarrassing for businesses and consumers. If you look at Verizon’s 2020 Data Breach Investigations Report, you can find some of the most common causes of data breaches.

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3 of the Worst Data Breaches in the World That Could Have Been Prevented

Security Affairs

Data breaches can be devastating for organizations, these are 3 of the worst incidents that could have been prevented. Data breaches can be devastating for organizations and even entire countries. Eliminating the risk of a data breach is nearly impossible, but some things can be done to reduce it significantly.

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ShinyHunters Hits Ticketmaster with Breach Impacting 560 Million Users

SecureWorld News

The infamous cybercrime syndicate ShinyHunters has struck again, this time claiming responsibility for an absolutely staggering data breach impacting live entertainment giants Ticketmaster and Live Nation. Since the risks customers will face will be in the future in the form of phishing, odds are the impact is minimal.

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How Can I Protect My Personal Information After a Data Breach?

Identity IQ

On average there are three data breaches a day, according to the Identity Theft Resource Center. If you’ve been notified you have been compromised in a data breach or suspect your personal information has been exposed, here are some concrete steps you can take to help protect your critical data.