Étiquette : Security
Bring your own privacy: VPNs for consumers and orgs
VPNs (virtual private networks) have been popular for quite some time now, and they’re worth a huge amount of money for the companies working in this area. They’re also at the forefront of combating potential repression and censorship around the world. Source : https://blog.malwarebytes.com/privacy-2/2020/03/bring-your-own-privacy-vpns-for-consumers-and-orgs/ Date : March 6, 2020 at…
Data protection and Trust
Since GDPR was introduced in 2018, it’s now easier to see how the regulation is impacting businesses, the way in which they manage their data, and their subsequent marketing efforts. Consumers, too, are more informed as businesses give serious consideration to the legitimacy and lawful basis around the collection, use,…
HTC Unveils Privacy Protecting 5G Router, Pundi X Finalizes Blockchain Phone Prototype
Product announcements in the mobile and internet communications sector have indicated that cryptocurrency-related features are going to become more common. A 5G router with a Bitcoin node that provides secure connectivity, a new blockchain phone you can customize, and a flagship’s hardware wallet from a smartphone giant now available in…
Time for a data spring clean to ensure GDPR compliance
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has now begun to show its teeth by handing out fines for GDPR breaches. It’s to be hoped that no-one reading this article is as cavalier with data as London pharmacy Doorstep Dispensaree Ltd., which was recently issued a fine of £275,000 by the ICO…
#Privacy: Over a billion of Android devices could be hacked
Consumer watchdog Which? has suggested that a vulnerability could put more than a billion Android devices at risk. Source : https://gdpr.report/news/2020/03/06/privacy-over-a-billion-of-android-devices-could-be-hacked/ Date : March 6, 2020 at 01:05PM Tag(s) : #RGPD ENG Share this… Email Facebook Twitter Linkedin Whatsapp Print
Cologne-based blockchain-anchored data security start-up Ubirch completes third round of financing
March 6th, 2020, Cologne, Germany. Cologne-based blockchain startup Ubirch has completed its third round of financing and is receiving new growth funding in the seven-digit euro range. In total, the… Source : https://www.theinternetofthings.eu/cologne-based-blockchain-anchored-data-security-start-ubirch-completes-third-round-financing Date : March 6, 2020 at 11:19AM Share this… Email Facebook Twitter Linkedin Whatsapp Print
New Secure Vault Technology Addresses IoT Security Threats and Regulatory Pressures
Source : https://news.thomasnet.com/fullstory/new-secure-vault-technology-addresses-iot-security-threats-and-regulatory-pressures-40034290 Date : March 6, 2020 at 01:32PM Tag(s) : #IOT ENG Share this… Email Facebook Twitter Linkedin Whatsapp Print
Expired Certificates Used as Disguise to Spread Buerak, Mokes Malware
Researchers observed digital attackers employing expired security certificates as a disguise to distribute the Buerak downloader and Mokes malware. Kaspersky Lab learned of a new attack method in which malicious actors leveraged infected websites to warn visitors of an expired security certificate. The Russian security firm traced the first instances…
Cybercriminals are taking advantage of coronavirus fears with fake websites and phishing schemes
Exploiting a public health crisis for personal gain is the dastardly crime of our times. Source : https://mashable.com/article/coronavirus-cybercrime/ Date : March 5, 2020 at 08:01PM Tag(s) : Médias internationaux Share this… Email Facebook Twitter Linkedin Whatsapp Print
The 5 Best Open-Source Password Managers
If you use a computer to get online, then you’ve probably created a number of accounts across various websites. Some of us are juggling dozens. You may even have hundreds. A password manager can help you, your family members, and your work colleagues avoid the unsafe practice of using the…
How IoT is Transforming the Security Industry and Making Everyone Safer
Source : https://marketscale.com/industries/industrial-iot/iot-industry-safer/ Date : March 5, 2020 at 09:22PM Tag(s) : #IOT ENG Share this… Email Facebook Twitter Linkedin Whatsapp Print
RSAC2020: IoT Is Officially Part Of Enterprise Mobility
Source : https://www.cshub.com/mobile/articles/rsac2020-iot-is-officially-part-of-enterprise-mobility Date : March 6, 2020 at 06:58AM Tag(s) : #IOT ENG Share this… Email Facebook Twitter Linkedin Whatsapp Print
AI-powered traffic management system to launch at ISC West 2020
Taiwanese manufacturer of IP video-based systems Lilin will be unveiling and releasing its new Aida traffic management system along with a range of surveillance cameras and other smart city equipment at the International Security Conference & Exposition (ISC West 2020) taking place in Las Vegas on March 17-20. Source :…
#Privacy: US government department discloses cybersecurity weaknesses in some healthcare devices
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is informing patients, health care providers and manufacturers about a set of cybersecurity vulnerabilities, referred to as “SweynTooth,” that – if exploited – may introduce risks for certain medical devices. Source : https://gdpr.report/news/2020/03/05/privacy-us-government-department-discloses-cybersecurity-weaknesses-in-some-healthcare-devices/ Date : March 5, 2020 at 07:40AM Tag(s) : #RGPD…
5G security is a concern for most companies
While most of those polled (79%) think that 5G will have a significant effect on their organisations, including 57% who believe it will be a revolutionary … Source : https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252479527/5G-security-is-a-concern-for-most-companies Date : March 4, 2020 at 11:14PM Tag(s) : #5G ENG Share this… Email Facebook Twitter Linkedin Whatsapp Print
Are our police forces equipped to deal with modern cybercrimes?
“You should have asked for the presence of a digital detective,” Karen said when I told her what happened at the police station. I had accompanied a neighbor, who is a small business owner, that had been hit with ransomware and wanted to file a report. After listening to his…
Best ways to debug your life and avoid falling victim to cyber attacks
… they can be vulnerable to cyber attackers, » the NCSC’s … monitors can be vulnerable to cyber attackers if the right security measures … Source : https://it.einnews.com/article/511229313/Crebj4y4kDBOtTeI?ref=rss&ecode=Pzxpqm_mVieIWF8G Date : March 5, 2020 at 02:18AM Tag(s) : #SECURITE ENG Share this… Email Facebook Twitter Linkedin Whatsapp Print
What is ISO 27701?
If you have a familiarity with any information security frameworks and certifications, it’s more than likely you have heard of International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) and possibly the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). From my experience, the most commonly referred to business-level security related certifications are ISO/IEC 27001 and ISO/IEC 27002….
#Privacy: Boots suffers cyber attack
The UK’s leading health and beauty retailer has suspended its Advantage Card payments following a cyber attack. Source : https://gdpr.report/news/2020/03/05/privacy-boots-suffers-cyber-attack/ Date : March 5, 2020 at 07:40AM Tag(s) : #RGPD ENG Share this… Email Facebook Twitter Linkedin Whatsapp Print
#Privacy: The Washington Privacy Act returns
After the Washington Privacy Act (“WPA”) failed to pass in 2019, state legislators promised to renew their efforts in the 2020 legislative session. Source : https://gdpr.report/news/2020/03/05/privacy-the-washington-privacy-act-returns/ Date : March 5, 2020 at 09:42AM Tag(s) : #RGPD ENG Share this… Email Facebook Twitter Linkedin Whatsapp Print