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News Alert: Utimaco finds regional disparities in consumers’ level of trust in digital security

The Last Watchdog

36% of respondents have been the victim of data loss, identity theft or digital fraud. •41% When asked if they have ever been a victim of data loss, identity theft or hacks related to a smart home device, 41% of US respondents said Yes.

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SMS Security & Privacy Gaps Make It Clear Users Need a Messaging Upgrade

Google Security

The World Has Changed, But SMS Hasn’t Changed With It According to a recent whitepaper from Dekra, a safety certifications and testing lab, the security shortcomings of SMS can notably lead to: SMS Interception: Attackers can intercept SMS messages by exploiting vulnerabilities in mobile carrier networks.

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Know Your Guest: Why secure identity verification needs to be a top priority for hotels

CyberSecurity Insiders

Travellers’ expectations of better safety and security have been on the rise in the past few years as a result of more common cases of crime, identity theft and even terrorism associated with the hospitality industry. If you’re interested in finding out more on how to protect travellers and manage risk, download our whitepaper here.

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Protecting Medical Data Against a Cyber-Attack Pandemic

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

Patient records were always valued by attackers for launching sophisticated insurance fraud schemes, purchasing medical supplies or drugs, or committing other types of fraud including identity theft. Financially motivated actors target medical records because they are lucrative assets on the dark market. Data security. Cloud security.

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Know Your Guest: Why secure identity verification needs to be a top priority for hotels

CyberSecurity Insiders

Travellers’ expectations of better safety and security have been on the rise in the past few years as a result of more common cases of crime, identity theft and even terrorism associated with the hospitality industry. If you’re interested in finding out more on how to protect travellers and manage risk, download our whitepaper here.

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Protecting Medical Data Against a Cyber-Attack Pandemic

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

Patient records were always valued by attackers for launching sophisticated insurance fraud schemes, purchasing medical supplies or drugs, or committing other types of fraud including identity theft. Financially motivated actors target medical records because they are lucrative assets on the dark market. Data security. Cloud security.

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Top 5 Industries Most Vulnerable to Data Breaches in 2023

Security Boulevard

Customers of companies that are the victim of a breach may suffer identity theft and financial loss, leading to both reputational damage and economic losses due to lawsuits and fines.