The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 23, 2024

22, 2024 – Today, the National Cybersecurity Alliance (NCA) , announced the program for its third annual Data Privacy Week campaign, which will take place from January 22nd to January 27th. This even includes information about a person’s physical well-being, like health data from apps. Protect Our Kids’ Privacy!

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 30, 2023

Data sits front and center of any business. An estimated 120 zettabytes will be created, captured, copied, and consumed worldwide this year. That presents an attractive target for would-be data thieves and digital extortionists. And it’s being generated in ever greater volumes.

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Identity IQ

JANUARY 17, 2023

What To Know About Privacy Data. Every year, up to 10% of Americans fall for a scam, which often leads to the exposure of their personal data, according to Legaljobs. Staying safe on the internet means knowing what privacy data is and how to help protect your personal information. What Is Privacy Data? IdentityIQ.

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Jane Frankland

APRIL 17, 2024

However, as the digital landscape constantly evolves along with new threats to our data and identity, I can’t help but think how much trickier trust is becoming to earn in digital scenarios compared to when you’re dealing with people face-to-face. To me, trust encompasses all these aspects and more.

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Malwarebytes

JULY 18, 2022

The post A week in security (July 11 – July 17) appeared first on Malwarebytes Labs.

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Adam Levin

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Consumers are typically spending more, doing it quickly and not paying as much attention to who they’re buying it from because of the rush. of those consumers lost money due to those scams, up from 71.2% in 2015 when BBB began collecting data. Keep a close eye on your accounts. On top of that, 80.5%

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CSO Magazine

APRIL 23, 2021

Complying with all of these frameworks can be difficult and time consuming. But the primary responsibility for cybersecurity professionals is to keep their organization's assets and data safe from an attack. Organizations today need to comply with multiple policy, regulatory, and legal security frameworks.

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Adam Levin

DECEMBER 4, 2020

Retailers around the world are anticipating less foot traffic in their shops this holiday season, with more than 75% of consumers expected to do most of their shopping online due to the pandemic. The first step in keeping your customers safe from hackers and other cyber criminals is to make your business as cyber secure as possible.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 9, 2021

We all know that Apple offers devices that are extremely reliable when it comes to the function of keeping the user data safe from snooping eyes and governments. Organizations must take prior permission from the installing consumer on whether to collect data by the app.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JULY 20, 2021

While instant card issuance has become a common service for many banks, digital issuance, where banks can issue card credentials directly to a customer’s mobile wallet, looms as the next development to revolutionise the way consumers interact with their financial services provider. . But first… . What is digital issuance?

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Cryptographic inventories need finalizing and quantum safe encryption needs to be adopted for sensitive communications and data. Consumers will begin to see their favorite applications touting “quantum-secure encryption.” Doug Dooley , COO, Data Theorem Dooley 2024 will be the year of full-stack visualization.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 30, 2022

Exploring Consumer Trust in a Digital World. However, there is no doubt that these events have eroded consumer confidence. However, there is no doubt that these events have eroded consumer confidence. And whilst consumer confidence may be diminished, you have to wonder about the extent of the damage.

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Identity IQ

OCTOBER 17, 2023

IdentityIQ Using a virtual private network (VPN) can help keep you safe and anonymous online. It’s a good idea to always keep your VPN active for maximum protection, but there are certain scenarios when you might need to temporarily shut it off. Here’s what you need to know about VPNs. What Is a VPN?

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Malwarebytes

MAY 13, 2024

Modern cars are the latest consumer “device” to undergo an internet-crazed overhaul, as manufacturers increasingly stuff their automobiles with the types of features you’d expect from a smartphone, not a mode of transportation. The law should make it easier to leave safely and protected.” No, we’re not talking about stalkerware.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 16, 2022

The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced that it took action against online customized merchandise platform CafePress over allegations that it failed to secure consumers’ sensitive personal data and covered up a major breach. Retained customers’ data longer than was necessary. The breach.

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

We went over how governments around the world are stepping up their efforts to impose IoT security legislation and regulations designed to keep users safe. He noted that the regulators and tech industry leaders are cognizant of the need to foster consumer awareness about the incremental steps forward.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 23, 2023

A student of Whitworth University has brought a class action against the university for not keeping student and staff data safe from a ransomware attack that occurred in 2022. The legal case was slapped against the institute for causing unnecessary anxiety over the loss of privacy and about potential abuse of the data.

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Hot for Security

MARCH 23, 2021

Digital payments and use of internet banking have risen considerably since the pandemic, as consumers shopped online even more due to restrictions and lockdowns. For user privacy and safety, it keeps all browsing data, such as profile, cookies and storage, in a protected location. Keeping financial and login credentials safe.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MARCH 14, 2023

Respecting Privacy and Data Protection: World Consumer Rights Day divya Wed, 03/15/2023 - 05:44 For the last four decades, March 15th has marked World Consumer Rights Day - a campaign to raise global awareness about the needs and rights of consumers. Why is CIAM key to protecting consumers’ rights?

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

Data is the most valuable online currency a consumer possesses. Yet most people don’t trust the companies they’re sharing data with, according to a new market trends study published by Gartner. In Data Security We Trust. So how does a brand restore the trust dynamic when consumers are more distrustful than ever before?

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JANUARY 10, 2022

This raises the question of where digital payment technologies will take us in the future, and how will this affect consumers? It is important to understand the impact the pandemic had on consumer habits. As online consumers and available digital payment methods increase, cyber criminals become more innovative and active.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MARCH 8, 2023

Your Cannot Secure Your Data by Network Penetration Testing divya Thu, 03/09/2023 - 06:05 Organisations continue to experience serious data breaches, often causing harm to their customers, society, and their hard-earned reputations. You would of course lock it in a very secure safe.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 15, 2021

Protecting your passwords, financial, and other private data safe and secured from hackers is very important for businesses and one's privacy, it is increasingly vital for consumers and individuals to follow data protection guidance and use good strategies to help secure their sensitive or private information safe and protected.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

With 2020 being the worst year on record in terms of files exposed in data breaches , a thorough security approach is necessary to combat modern dangers. Luckily, new tech trends could help keep our financial data safe even with an increase in risk. Multi-cloud data storage. Here’s what you should know. .

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Identity IQ

JUNE 27, 2023

This report explores key findings based on IdentityIQ member-reported data and found significant jumps in two major types of scams: peer-to-peer payment apps utilizing platforms such as Cash App, Zelle and Venmo, surging more than 58%, and scams stemming from the theft of personal documents, increasing by 44%. The company features 100% U.S.-based

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Webroot

MARCH 25, 2022

As more and more of our daily activities incorporate digital and online files, it’s important for businesses and consumers to back up their data. Backup enables you to keep your data accessible and secure. Backup enables you to keep your data accessible and secure. Take control of your data through backup.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 24, 2022

In a world that increasingly faces cybersecurity risks and attacks, the event aims to encourage people, businesses, and institutions to adopt the correct cybersecurity practices to keep them safe from attacks on their data, personal information and finances. Data breaches damage trust. Is this a misplaced confidence?

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Threatpost

MARCH 5, 2019

Consumer confidence in companies keeping their data safe is at an all-time low, but password hygiene and not reading EULAs and app permissions remain big problems.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

AUGUST 16, 2021

Keeping up with the latest cybersecurity industry news and information can be a challenge all on its own. The (ISC)² team has gathered a collection of top cybersecurity podcasts that support our vision of inspiring a safe and secure cyber world. Data Breach Today Podcast – Data Breach Today.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 6, 2022

On top of that, new cybersecurity threats keep popping up constantly. How safe are your company’s online transactions? Did you know that human error is the main culprit of 95% of data breaches ? They could expose your sensitive data and put you, your employees, clients, and customers at risk of identity theft and fraud.

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 12, 2022

According to the 2020 Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report , as many as 81% of hacking-related breaches leverage weak, stolen, or otherwise compromised passwords. When choosing your authentication method(s) also consider a safe method to deal with lost passwords, tokens, devices, etc. Stay safe, everyone!

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Krebs on Security

SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

state to freeze and unfreeze your credit file and that of your dependents, a process that blocks identity thieves and others from looking at private details in your consumer credit history. To file a freeze, consumers must contact each of the three major credit bureaus online, by phone or by mail. It is now free in every U.S.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Rosenworcel: Recently, scam text messaging has become a growing threat to consumers' wallets and privacy. Robotexts can be anything from annoying to outright harmful, creating opportunities for threat actors to steal data from victims and even infect them with malware. The median amount stolen from consumers in such scams was $800.

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Hot for Security

JUNE 16, 2021

Online scammers use the name of international shipping company UPS to dupe consumers into participating in a survey giveaway scam. The data can also be sold to third parties and monetized by other cyber crooks. Even if companies constantly monitor fraudulent activity, the adoption of preventive methods often falls on consumers.

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Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

The Federal Trade Commission is commemorating Identity Theft Awareness Week with a series of free events focused on raising awareness and educating consumers about the growing risk of identity theft. According to the FTC, consumers filed over 2.1 But it doesn’t take a data breach to lose your SSN. IdentityIQ. Elder Fraud.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JULY 31, 2019

It: Provides a consistent, simpler approach to digital commerce; Reduces risk of PAN compromise; Supports dynamic data for higher security; Leverages other technologies such as 3DS and payment tokenization; and, Provides consumer confidence via SRC Mark. Work is also being done to make the transaction process easier for consumers.

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SC Magazine

JULY 12, 2021

state to officially pass a comprehensive consumer privacy law. In doing so, the state added yet another layer of complexity for consumer-facing organizations striving to keep employees and executives abreast of the latest regulatory compliance responsibilities.

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