Security Boulevard

MAY 11, 2025

Travel back to 2009 with the second-ever episode featuring discussions on early Facebook bugs, cross-site scripting vulnerabilities, and a pivotal Canadian privacy ruling involving Facebook. The post Facebook Flaws and Privacy Laws: A Journey into Early Social Media Security from 2009 appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 31, 2025

Beyond the 3-2-1 rule: toward hardened resilience Many experts advocate the 3-2-1 rulethree copies of your data, stored on two types of media, with one offsite. To add more security, they should also be automated and encrypted to provide data privacy." But in today's threat landscape, that's just the beginning.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 3, 2023

By: Daron Hartvigsen , Managing Director, StoneTurn and Luke Tenery , Partner, StoneTurn When insider threat or insider risk is discussed in a corporate context, often the relevant topics include misconduct , fraud, misuse, or even the idea that insiders can be unwitting accomplices to social engineering exploitation.

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Identity IQ

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Understanding Data Privacy: Keeping Your Data Secure IdentityIQ With the rise of online platforms, social media, and e-commerce, personal information has become more vulnerable to mishandling and exploitation. Malware and Ransomware: Malware refers to software intentionally designed to cause harm.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 29, 2018

Related: How social media is used to spread malware, influence elections. the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)), the answer is generally that a company should implement a “reasonable data privacy and security program” under all circumstances. Equifax was not special in this regard. Reduced penalties.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 17, 2022

To provide even further insight into the data safety and privacy practices of app developers, researchers at Incogni conducted a study of the top 500 paid and top 500 free Google Play Store apps. percent) of the apps share user data with third parties. Greediest data harvesters. They share a lot of data.

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Webroot

JANUARY 27, 2025

Data Privacy Week (Jan. Whether youre browsing online as a consumer or running a business, data privacy is paramount in an environment where cyber threats can lurk around every corner. In the spirit of Data Privacy Week, here are six ideas to help you protect yourselfand your data: 1.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 2, 2022

The 4 Biggest Risks of Non-Compliance With Data Privacy Regulations. Not complying with data privacy laws can jeopardize an organization’s cybersecurity, finances, reputation, and more. 9, 2022, an important data privacy compliance deadline will pass for organizations that process U.S. jasonaxelrod.

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Hacker's King

DECEMBER 16, 2024

These attacks are becoming more sophisticated, targeted, and damaging, threatening data privacy, financial stability, and national security. Phishing and Social Engineering : Phishing remains a popular attack method, leveraging emails, fake websites, and social media to deceive users into providing sensitive information.

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Their top areas of concern include cybersecurity risk (58%), information security risk (53%) and compliance risk (39%). Best-in-class training, with testing and regular retraining and testing, will go a long way to mitigate the risks of social engineering security breaches.”

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BH Consulting

JANUARY 30, 2025

Curated advice, guidance, learning and trends in cybersecurity and privacy, as chosen by our consultants. Cyber risk remains top of mind for business leaders A regular January fixture, the World Economic Forums Global Risk Report 2025 features two technology-related threats among the top five risks for the year ahead and beyond.

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Herjavec Group

JANUARY 27, 2022

January 28th is Data Privacy Day, an international effort to empower individuals and support businesses in the endeavor to respect privacy, safeguard data, and enable trust. This year, the National Cybersecurity Alliance has extended the data privacy campaign to be a week-long initiative.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 24, 2022

–( BUSINESS WIRE )– Consolidated Communications (NASDAQ: CNSL) is educating parents to help their kids understand data privacy and stay safer while online. With kids spending more time online than ever before, the need to educate them on data privacy and usage is paramount. Kicking off Data Privacy Week, Jan.

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Long before anyone had heard the words ‘data lake’, ‘cloud storage’ or ‘big data’, nevermind ‘social media’, it was clear that the disclosure of even […]. The post When data privacy and protection are rights, don’t get it wrong appeared first on Blog.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

JANUARY 24, 2022

Category News, Privacy Risk Level. As a Data Privacy Week Champion , and as part of our commitment to the link between cybersecurity and privacy, we wanted to share some best practices from the National Cybersecurity Alliance about how to protect your privacy online. Follow us - stay ahead.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

The audio-chat app Clubhouse is the latest rage in the social media landscape. What makes it so popular and, now it’s part of the social media landscape, can we trust it? It is different from other social media in that it focuses on the spoken word. Or just because they claim to value data protection and user privacy.

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Cisco Security

JANUARY 24, 2022

Unfortunately, we’ve seen privacy rights abused by over-processing. We’ve also seen privacy rights inappropriately and antagonistically asserted for ulterior motives. Privacy, as even GDPR notes, is a fundamental right, not an absolute one. Privacy as a Business Imperative.

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Threatpost

OCTOBER 23, 2018

Finance-sector employees fared the worst in an awareness survey, with 85 percent showing some lack of cybersecurity and data privacy knowledge.

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Hacker's King

OCTOBER 3, 2024

It acts as a marketplace for stolen data, where cybercriminals take advantage of weaknesses in popular platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. After significant data breaches, sensitive user information is often sold on illegal sites, creating serious risks for individuals and organizations.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 1, 2024

We are midway through 2024, and data privacy continues to dominate headlines and strategic business decisions across industries. Seventeen data privacy laws have been adopted across the U.S., On July 1st, three new state privacy laws go into effect: (1) Texas ; (2) Oregon ; and (3) Florida.

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Centraleyes

APRIL 15, 2024

The measure prohibits the sale of sensitive data entirely, includes universal opt-out methods and anti-discrimination rules provisions, and provides a limited 60-day right to cure that expires in 2027. With MODPA, Maryland sets a precedent for prioritizing consumer privacy and data protection in the digital era.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 23, 2022

Customer data in the Converged SIEM platform is hosted inside the EU or in the US according to customer specification and is protected in compliance with the strictest data privacy regulations, including GDPR, CCPA, and Schrems II. For further information, please contact: Logpoint Media relations Tel.: +45

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SC Magazine

JUNE 1, 2021

Today’s columnist, Chad Gross of A-LIGN, reflects on the progess the industy has made with data privacy since GDPR went into effect three years ago. One week ago we celebrated the third anniversary of the European Union’s (EU) General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) coming into effect. And, what laws protect me?

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Hacker's King

DECEMBER 21, 2024

Challenges and Risks of Generative AI in Cybersecurity While generative AI offers immense benefits, it also presents challenges: Dual-Use Technology Generative AI can be exploited by cybercriminals to: Create convincing phishing emails. This comprehensive view allows security teams to anticipate and prepare for threats more effectively.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Byron: To detect deep fakes, organizations can use digital watermarking, AI-driven detection tools, and media provenance tracking. How can companies minimize risks? Regular training and simulations can help reduce risks associated with human errors. Byron: It’s an important risk management tool.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 28, 2021

It’s Data Privacy Day—the perennial event that many internet users may have never heard of, but have strong feelings and opinions about the very things that birthed it in the first place. Vulnerable or malicious add-ons can easily become a privacy and security risk. Review your social privacy settings.

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Identity IQ

MARCH 11, 2021

On average there are three data breaches a day, according to the Identity Theft Resource Center. So, that means your personal information might be at risk. Avoid Oversharing on Social Media. Cybercriminals are constantly mining social media for personal information.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Bill Bowman, CISSP, CIPM, is the Chief Information Security Officer & Data Privacy Officer at financial software company Emburse. He is the father of five children and gives talks on helping families work through social media and technology challenges. A : Moving the reporting line to risk (GC/CLO); using AI.

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Security Boulevard

JULY 17, 2024

The Florida Digital Bill of Rights (FDBR) is a comprehensive data privacy law that will take effect on July 1, 2024. It consists of three sections addressing data privacy obligations for businesses, protections for children online, and government control over social media platforms.

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Hacker's King

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Introduction Social media platforms like WhatsApp, Instagram, and Facebook are now essential for communication and business, making them prime targets for cybercriminals. You may like to read more about Social Media Botnets – Hackers leveraging bots for large-scale attacks What Are Zero-Day Exploits? million users.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 15, 2022

Once you have the data, you may measure the entire risk to your network and build remedies from there using custom reporting metrics. Social media platforms are riddled with short instructional videos, which can be a great source of learning for those struggling to complete cybersecurity courses and manage work simultaneously.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

DECEMBER 2, 2020

They need to be in the sole control of the data exporter within European Economic Area. Lack of Transatlantic Trust on Data Privacy. Ultimately, the security of data flows between the U.S. and EU comes down to a lack of trust due to different data privacy regimes on both sides of the pond. Encryption.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 10, 2022

The rapid expansion of remote work during the pandemic has helped bring to light another password management bad habit that is ratcheting up security risks for users and businesses: unsecured Wi-Fi networks. Poor password management creates unnecessary risk for your users and your organization. DON'T record passwords on paper.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Privacy on social media has taken a hit this month, which should surprise no one. Just days after Elon Musk took over Twitter, the platform’s chief privacy officer resigned, as did others germane to the company’s safety and security. The post Privacy Hits a Low at TikTok, Twitter appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Centraleyes

OCTOBER 30, 2024

A mind-bending paradox is at the heart of modern risk management : AI is a risk, but it’s also the solution to managing those risks. The Vicious (and Brilliant) Cycle of AI Risk Management Disclaimer: The following section may cause mild dizziness. AI is one of the biggest risks facing organizations today.

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Pen Test Partners

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

Taking proactive steps can greatly reduce the risks if your phone is lost or stolen. This section covers essential measures like setting strong passwords, enabling encryption, backing up data, and using tracking apps. Alert your bank or other financial institutions if you suspect your accounts are at risk.

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SC Magazine

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

The COVID pandemic has reshaped risk for executives going into 2021. Respondents were asked to not only rank 36 macroeconomic, strategic and operational risks for 2021, but also to look out over the horizon and rate the expected impact of those risks in 2030. Erasmo Salomão/MS” by Ministério da Saúde/ CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 ).

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