Security Affairs

OCTOBER 7, 2020

Earlier this year, Indonesia joined the ranks with the first four ASEAN countries including Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines and Thailand to have enacted laws relating to personal data protection. It sounds simple but this simple hack goes a long way in protecting your personal data. Turn Off On-Screen Notifications. Plate said.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 31, 2021

It’s been a busy few weeks for facial recognition technology. Its oft-maligned abilities frequently wind up in tales of privacy invasion, or false positives, or dubious data retention. Privacy International is front and center of the privacy actions against Clearview AI. Clearview AI under the spotlight.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

In Episode 356, Tom and Kevin discuss the increasing role of deepfake technology in bypassing biometric checks, accounting for 24 percent of fraud attempts. The show covers identity fraud issues and explores the controversial practices of data brokers selling location data, including tracking US military personnel.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 29, 2018

The headlines immediately attempted to lay the blame, in large part, on the fact that Equifax’s chief information security officer was a music major and did not have a background in technology. Related: How social media is used to spread malware, influence elections. Equifax was not special in this regard. Reasonable protections.

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Schneier on Security

DECEMBER 5, 2023

And governments like China could censor social media posts based on particular words or phrases, but that was coarse and easy to bypass. The technologies aren’t perfect; some of them are pretty primitive. We could pass strong data-privacy rules. Spying is limited by the need for human labor. It’ll tell you.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 4, 2022

Are we finally seeing a tipping point in social media? The post Is Social Media at a Tipping Point, The TikTok Invisible Challenge, San Francisco Police Can Use Killer Robots appeared first on The Shared Security Show. What is the TikTok “Invisible Challenge” and how links to fake “unfilter” software is being […].

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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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Jane Frankland

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Still, the top response stood out clearlyprotecting data privacy. The thing is, secure communication goes beyond just protecting data privacy. This risk is even greater with the rise of synthetic media (deepfakes), which are now frighteningly real and easily accessible. Its not just hypothetical anymore.

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Schneier on Security

DECEMBER 5, 2023

And governments like China could censor social media posts based on particular words or phrases, but that was coarse and easy to bypass. The technologies aren’t perfect; some of them are pretty primitive. We could pass strong data-privacy rules. Spying is limited by the need for human labor. It’ll tell you.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 8, 2023

When most people think about social media and cybersecurity, they typically think about hackers taking over Instagram accounts or Facebook Messenger scammers taking private information. The Identity Theft Resource Center’s 2022 Consumer Impact Report revealed that social media account takeovers have grown by 1,000% in one year.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 21, 2024

Then they switch to the best practices to prevent social media account takeovers, highlighting […] The post The World of Scambaiting, Preventing Social Media Account Takeovers, Network Wrenches Hacked appeared first on Shared Security Podcast.

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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

MARCH 10, 2024

The episode also […] The post Who’s to Blame for Hacked Social Media Accounts, Spoofed Online Meeting Requests and Malware appeared first on Shared Security Podcast. The post Who’s to Blame for Hacked Social Media Accounts, Spoofed Online Meeting Requests and Malware appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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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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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 a Fundamental Right. I don’t need to know who exposed me, of course, for privacy’s sake, but without time and place, the notification was useless.

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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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Security Boulevard

JUNE 23, 2024

In this episode of the Shared Security Podcast, the team debates the Surgeon General’s recent call for social media warning labels and explores the pros and cons. The hosts also provide an update on Microsoft’s delayed release of CoPilot Plus PCs […] The post Social Media Warning Labels, Should You Store Passwords in Your Web Browser?

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 14, 2024

In episode 312, Tom and Scott discuss the implications of a new law in Ohio that may require parental consent for children under 16 using social media, including the pros and cons of this legislation. The post Ohio’s New Social Media Law, Meta’s Link History Feature, 175 Million Passcode Guesses appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

AUGUST 15, 2022

Social media intelligence is a relatively new intelligence discipline in the public sector. Emerging SOCMINT technologies help address common challenges associated with leveraging public social data at scale, such as data overload, information gaps, and data privacy concerns.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Byron: I was initially drawn to cybersecurity as a USA TODAY technology reporter assigned to cover Microsoft. Erin: What cybersecurity technologies are you most excited about right now? How can individuals and organizations detect and protect themselves against the misuse of deep fake technology? Erin: So, let’s get started.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 8, 2021

Here’s Cook rising from the mat to bash Z-Man at the Brussels’ International Privacy Day , labeling his tormentor as an obsessive exploiter who ought to be stopped from so greedily exploiting consumers’ digital footprints for his personal gain. This colorful chapter in the history of technology and society isn’t just breezing by unnoticed.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 29, 2020

Apple and Google are partnering up to bring technology to bear on COVID-19 contact tracing efforts. The tech giants are laudably putting aside any competitive urgings to co-develop a solution that combines mobile operating system, Bluetooth and GPS technologies to help us all get past the burgeoning health crisis. I’ll keep watch.

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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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BH Consulting

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Rules on transferring personal data between the EU and the US don’t just apply to the social media and technology giants. Data Privacy Framework (DPF). Organisations taking part in the DPF need to comply with a detailed set of privacy principles such as purpose limitation, data minimisation, and data retention.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 21, 2021

The Russian Federation’s creation and manipulation of privacy rules, regulations and laws continues apace with the unstated but clear intent to allow the government to stifle voices of dissent. The post Russia’s Privacy Rules Stifle Dissent appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 20, 2021

Early this month, social media giant Facebook (FB) was in news for failing to protect the data of its 533 million users from over 106 countries. It is estimated that data of over 7 million Indian Facebook accounts were leaked in the incident that was brought to light early this year by a technology based website.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 18, 2018

The news was first reported by The Information , the issue affects the “Download Your Data” tool implemented in April by Instagram to let users known which personal data the site had collected. The feature was implemented by the social media platform in compliance with General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

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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. Develop sophisticated malware.

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

The study, conducted by independent research firm Propeller Insights, dives into how IT business leaders feel about their security posture in a world where the technologies they embrace to grow and thrive are also vulnerable to constant and increasing threats. Media contract: For press inquiries, please contact marketing@appdirect.com.

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Hot for Security

JANUARY 31, 2021

For people predisposed toward spending too much time with devices (like all of us lately), achieving online privacy can be incredibly challenging. Protecting your privacy can take time and effort: research, editing settings, then monitoring news to avoid (or at least find out about) the latest vulnerabilities and data breaches.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 4, 2022

It’s been a couple of decades since data tapes delivered by trucks made encryption a standard enterprise cybersecurity practice. Yet even as technology has changed, sending and receiving data remains a major vulnerability, ensuring encryption’s place as a foundational security practice. What is Encryption?

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Our personal photos, private messages, and sensitive data are being used without our knowledge or consent to train AI systems. Get ready to uncover how technology companies are harvesting your data to fuel the next generation of artificial intelligence. Where possible, opt out of data collection for AI training.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

In the modern age, large companies are wrestling to leverage their customers’ data to provide ever-better AI-enhanced experiences. But a key barrier to leveraging this opportunity is mounting public concern around data privacy, as ever-greater data processing poses risks of data leaks by hackers and malicious insiders.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 22, 2022

Cyberattacks are not only a technological problem for companies, but they also represent a very real financial threat. According to the Ponemon Institute and IBM, the global average cost of a data breach is $4.24 That’s where cyber insurance may be able to help. million and climbing.

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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. He has been a first-hired CISO at five different companies.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 21, 2018

The DCMS (Digital, Culture, Media & Sport) department of the United Kingdom government published the “ Code of Practice for Consumer IoT Security ” and the “ Secure by Design: Improving the cyber security of consumer Internet of Things Report ”, setting guidelines and recommendations for secure IoT devices. About the author: Matt Burke.

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