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NationalPublicData.com Hack Exposes a Nation’s Data

Krebs on Security

On July 21, 2024, denizens of the cybercrime community Breachforums released more than 4 terabytes of data they claimed was stolen from nationalpublicdata.com, a Florida-based company that collects data on consumers and processes background checks. 1, 2002 (with very few exceptions).

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Judging Facebook's Privacy Shift

Schneier on Security

It even collects what it calls " shadow profiles " -- data about you even if you're not a Facebook user. This data is combined with other surveillance data the company buys, including health and financial data. Collecting and saving less of this data would be a strong indicator of a new direction for the company.

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2024 Cybersecurity Laws & Regulations

eSecurity Planet

Enacted in 2002 and updated by the Federal Information Security Modernization Act (FISMA) of 2014, FISMA requires agencies to implement a risk-based approach to security. HIPAA mandates that healthcare providers, insurers, and business associates implement robust security measures to safeguard patient data.

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Top VC Firms in Cybersecurity of 2022

eSecurity Planet

Andreeson Horowitz Battery Ventures Data Collective Venture Capital (DCVC) Foundation Capital Gula Tech Adventures Index Ventures Lytical Ventures RRE Venture Softbank Sorenson Ventures. VCs are ultimately accountable to the wishes of their GPs and LPs and not afraid to make decisions to their benefit. AllegisCyber Capital.