IT Security Guru

AUGUST 7, 2024

The insurance industry is experiencing a significant transformation fuelled by the ubiquity of digital technologies. As these solutions gain traction in this sector, they add complexity to a regulatory landscape that insurance firms need to navigate, especially when it comes to Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM).

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Schneier on Security

JANUARY 19, 2022

Doctors Clinical Lab, the lab Center for COVID Control uses to process tests, makes money by billing patients’ insurance companies or seeking reimbursement from the federal government for testing.

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Joseph Steinberg

APRIL 20, 2021

Hospitals, medical clinics, labs, pharmacies, insurance companies, and others involved in the vaccination process often require people who want to be vaccinated to share large amounts of both medical and demographic data in order to register for vaccine appointments.

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Healthcare Insurance Computers and Electronics Data collection 233

Malwarebytes

AUGUST 20, 2024

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has sued General Motors (GM) for the unlawful collection and sale of over 1.5 million Texans’ private driving data to insurance companies without their knowledge or consent. The driving data collected and sold by GM included trip details like speed, seatbelt status, and driven distance.

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Krebs on Security

MAY 18, 2022

for “deceptive statements” the company and its founder allegedly made over how they handle facial recognition data collected on behalf of the Internal Revenue Service , which until recently required anyone seeking a new IRS account online to provide a live video selfie to ID.me.

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Government Accountability Surveillance Data collection 313

Malwarebytes

JULY 29, 2024

At Malwarebytes, we reported how a team of researchers at Mozilla who reviewed the privacy and data collection policies of various product categories for several years now, named “Privacy Not Included,” found cars to be the worst product category they ever reviewed for privacy.

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Insurance Data collection Data breaches Manufacturing 117

Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Internal Revenue Service website for months: Anyone seeking to create an account to view their tax records online would soon be required to provide biometric data to a private company in Virginia — ID.me. The data is published after Medibank reportedly declines to pay a US$10 million ransom demand.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JULY 3, 2023

madhav Tue, 07/04/2023 - 05:10 As the data trust gap between customers and businesses continue to grow, and as third-party cookies become redundant, there is an urgency to adopt a modernized approach to customer data collection. Progressive profiling introduces a fresher and far more proactive take on data collection.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024

Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA) The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) sets standards for protecting sensitive health information, particularly electronic health records (EHRs).

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

A person must also believe that companies will give them the freedom to decide whether to give up their data and when, Levine said. More than 8 in 10 Americans believe, incorrectly, that the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) stops apps from selling data collected about app users’ health to marketers.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 20, 2024

The company allegedly obtained this information from non-public sources without the consent of the person filing the complaint or the potentially billions of others affected by the data collection. They often include insurance and recovery assistance if your identity is compromised.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 29, 2024

This incident underscores the need for robust data security measures at healthcare providers, insurers, and companies that handle protected health information (PHI). This information could potentially be used for identity theft, financial fraud, or to illegally obtain medical services and prescription drugs.

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

Eventually, governments will address the risk by beefing up security and purchasing cyber insurance, which go hand in glove. Ransomware attacks against local government entities at some point will run its course.

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IT Security Guru

MAY 7, 2024

Data brokers are businesses or individuals who collect and sell people’s personal information, including phone details and browsing behavior. In this post, we will look at how data brokers operate and some critical steps we can take to protect our personal information better.

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Data collection Insurance Data privacy Internet 88

SecureList

JANUARY 28, 2021

Add in more smart health devices, such as smart body scales, glucose level monitors, blood pressure monitors and even toothbrushes and you have huge amounts of data that is invaluable for marketers and insurers. Public awareness of the perils of unfettered data collection is growing, and the free market is taking notice.

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Marketing Data collection Government Encryption 91

eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 11, 2022

To focus on the cybersecurity aspect first, there is the problem of what data your UEBA solution is taking in. If it’s just data collected during the user’s work hours or while they are using company hardware/software, it’s probably fine as long as you make that monitoring clear to the user in advance.

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Webroot

JANUARY 27, 2025

This includes any data that can be used to identify you, and it ranges from your name and address to more sensitive information like health and financial records. Here are some common examples: Health data : Information stored in a patient portal, online pharmacy, or health insurance website.

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Identity IQ

JANUARY 17, 2023

For example, some countries may use a singular set of data protection regulations, whereas the United States decided to divide the data protection law into multiple categories. Let’s take a closer look at the specific data privacy laws that have been implemented in the U.S.:

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Data privacy Identity Theft Accountability Banking 98

eSecurity Planet

MARCH 17, 2023

Within this framework are requirements to minimize lateral movement and impact in breach scenarios as well as data collection and response requirements. In worst-case scenarios, these firms should cover your business if you’re impacted by a data breach that leaks sensitive information and leads to fines and legal fees.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Banks, financial services, and insurance companies are especially vulnerable to fraud due to their access to large amounts of money and sensitive information for customers and employees alike. As the volume of data collected increases, users may experience slower processing times than they expect.

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eCommerce Risk Financial Services Authentication 113

CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 24, 2022

From banking to personal data collection, schools must ensure that their systems come with security features and that their employees comply with those security features. Cyber insurance. Often, educational institutions see cyber insurance as a needless expense. Whitworth University compromised. Until they need it.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JULY 12, 2018

As I often highlight in my blogs, data breaches have become all too common, and these continue to have a negative influence on corporate reputation and brand image, resulting in reduced market value and revenues. Protecting the integrity and confidentiality of data collected by all connected devices.

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IoT Data collection Encryption eCommerce 72

Cytelligence

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

Global cyber insurance premiums are expected to grow from $4 billion in 2018 to $20 billion by 2025. As the number of network intrusions, data breaches, ransomware attacks, and similar threats continues to increase in both frequency and severity, expertise in cyber incident response becomes critical to organizations and insurance companies.,”

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Centraleyes

MARCH 25, 2024

Centraleyes collects real-time threat intelligence from various sources, providing unparalleled visibility into potential vulnerabilities and gaps. The platform goes beyond data collection by automatically generating actionable remediation tasks with intelligent prioritization and efficient management.

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Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 6, 2022

There are many ways that data collection, and data availability, make less sense as the years pass by. This number is crucial for everything from insurance and accidents to modification work done and even crime.

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Manufacturing Wireless Risk Data collection 98

CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 12, 2021

billion in losses, according to data collected by the FBI’s The Internet Complaint Center (IC3). Specific targets included unemployment insurance, Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans, and Small Business Economic Injury Disaster Loans. This represents a 69% increase from the previous year and a total of U.S.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 15, 2024

TABLE OF CONTENTS Understanding HIPAA Mental health apps collect a wealth of personal information Information collection extends past user disclosure Mental health apps may share your information with third parties Can users protect their privacy while using mental health apps?

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 24, 2024

Additionally, there sectoral privacy regulations in the United States, such as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), and state level regulations like the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).

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IoT InfoSec Artificial Intelligence Risk 109

SecureWorld News

JUNE 14, 2022

CEs and BAs must always consider and mitigate IoT risks appropriately to protect patients and insureds, meet HIPAA compliance, and also to comply with a wide range of additional legal data protection requirements. IoT devices are always collecting data.

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IoT Healthcare Risk Firmware 95

Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

MARCH 23, 2018

34% assess device and system interconnectivity and vulnerability across the business ecosystem. These low results for cyber preparedness and resiliency present a significant risk for business.

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ForAllSecure

MAY 17, 2023

Chris Gray of Deep Watch talks about the view from the inside of a virtual SOC, the ability to see threats against a large number of SMB organizations, and the changes to cyber insurance we’re seeing as a result. VAMOSI: Cybersecurity insurance. cyber insurance as a whole was changing heavily. And why is that?

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Internet Internet Insurance Cyber Insurance 40

Centraleyes

JUNE 25, 2024

Does it sync seamlessly with HR tools for easy data collection? Integration with existing systems streamlines data collection processes and ensures data accuracy across platforms. Data collection, aggregation, and generation of standardized reports can be effectively automated.

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Identity IQ

JANUARY 24, 2024

Control Your Data Trail Be mindful of the trail of data you leave behind in order to take charge of your online presence. Many websites and services allow you to opt out of their data collection procedures. Read privacy policies carefully and exercise your right to control your data where possible.

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Identity Theft Education Media Accountability 52

Centraleyes

APRIL 15, 2024

Maryland Takes the Lead in Privacy Legislation with Comprehensive MODPA The Maryland legislature enacted two comprehensive privacy bills to limit how big tech platforms can acquire and utilize customers’ and children’s data. Maryland has taken one of the strictest positions among U.S.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 26, 2022

Also read : Top Cyber Insurance Companies. Andreeson Horowitz Battery Ventures Data Collective Venture Capital (DCVC) Foundation Capital Gula Tech Adventures Index Ventures Lytical Ventures RRE Venture Softbank Sorenson Ventures. Honorable Mention Cybersecurity VCs.

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Centraleyes

APRIL 1, 2024

A is for Automation Automated compliance functions such as data collecting, monitoring, and reporting are increasingly automated to save manual labor and increase accuracy. Some GRC systems are superior for specialized industries like healthcare, finance, and insurance. Don’t settle for a race-the-clock solution.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 18, 2024

These latest updates aim to help ease this burden with new improvements in role based access control, improved integrations to corporate identity systems, enhanced system health management and audit controls, and improved data collection and data protection mechanisms.

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