SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

It’s safe to say that the volume and magnitude of high-profile data breaches and ransomware attacks that punctuated 2019 really kept the cybersecurity industry on its toes. Data breaches stole numerous headlines this year, including the notable Capital One breach that exposed more than 100 million customers’ accounts.

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SC Magazine

MARCH 10, 2021

Kottmann also reportedly even posted some of the videos on Twitter, which later deleted the hacker’s account and their offending tweets. The one that scares me the most is that with this data and its analysis, adversaries could perpetuate not only cybercrimes, but also physical crimes like looting or kidnapping.”. “I

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024

Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA) The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) sets standards for protecting sensitive health information, particularly electronic health records (EHRs). HIPAA also requires organizations to conduct regular risk assessments and report data breaches.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 9, 2022

GDPR, the EU’s flagship data privacy and “right to be forgotten” regulation, has made the stakes of a data breach higher than ever. Health data and patient data in the U.S. Financial Data Protection Laws. In the U.S.,

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 18, 2021

According to a statement from DelBene, 70% of Americans believe their data is less secure now than it was five years ago, and 45% say they had their personal information compromised in a data breach with limited to no accountability for those responsible.

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Hot for Security

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

The videoconferencing giant must also obtain biennial assessments of its security program by an independent third party and notify the commission of any data breach. Zoom’s security practices didn’t line up with its promises, and this action will help to make sure that Zoom meetings and data about Zoom users are protected,” Smith said.

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Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

MAY 19, 2017

On May 15, 2017, the US Government Accountability Office (GAO) released a new report entitled “Internet of Things: Status and implications of an […].

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Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

MAY 19, 2017

On May 15, 2017, the US Government Accountability Office (GAO) released a new report entitled “ Internet of Things: Status and implications of an increasingly connected world.”

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

APRIL 29, 2024

The Thales 2024 Trust Index report indicates that 87% of consumers expect vendors to respect their digital rights, which leads to trusted relationships. However, a relentless barrage of data breaches, ransomware attacks, and sophisticated cyber threats steadily erodes this trust.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 29, 2024

The Thales 2024 Trust Index report indicates that 87% of consumers expect vendors to respect their digital rights, which leads to trusted relationships. However, a relentless barrage of data breaches, ransomware attacks, and sophisticated cyber threats steadily erodes this trust.

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Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

The obligation to report serious incidents or malfunctions recalls the obligation to notify data breaches. These obligations of security assessment, security by design, and ethics by design, will mean that those involved will be held to ever-increasing levels of accountability and will require ever-stronger forms of collaboration.

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Centraleyes

JUNE 10, 2024

Essentially, it decides why and how personal data is processed. For example, an e-commerce company that collects customer information (like names, addresses, and payment details) to process orders and manage customer accounts, is considered a controller because in this case the company decides what data to collect, how it will be used (e.g.,

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Centraleyes

APRIL 15, 2024

Genetic Information Maryland was one of a select group of states that included genetic information in their listing of personal information categories in previous Maryland consumer protection acts. HB962 expands and specifies exactly which types of genetic information are subject to breach notification requirements.

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Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

NOVEMBER 9, 2018

The CCPA requires the AG to provide opinions to “[a]ny business or third party” as well as warnings and an opportunity to cure before the business can be held accountable for a violation of the CCPA. race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, etc.); o)(2)(i)-(ii). [5]

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Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

MARCH 6, 2018

Use security software with firewall and anti-virus protections, and ensure the security software is always turned on and can automatically update. Encrypt sensitive files stored electronically, such as tax records, and use strong and unique passwords for each account. Watch Out For Scams.

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Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

The CCPA requires the AG to provide opinions to “[a]ny business or third party” as well as warnings and an opportunity to cure before the business can be held accountable for a violation of the CCPA. race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, etc.);

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Centraleyes

JANUARY 12, 2025

Over the last decade, financial firms have been mandated to adopt new compliance frameworks at an unprecedented rate, partly due to the sector’s digital transformation and rising concerns around cybersecurity and consumer protection. FINRA oversees brokerage firms and exchange markets, enforcing regulations to protect investors.

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Krebs on Security

JANUARY 25, 2022

27 — Thanksgiving Day weekend — Jim got a series of rapid-fire emails from MSF saying they’ve received his loan application, that they’d approved it, and that the funds requested were now available at the bank account specified in his MSF profile. Then on Nov. Take a look at that 546.56 A portion of the Jan.

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Schneier on Security

NOVEMBER 8, 2017

Hearing on "Securing Consumers' Credit Data in the Age of Digital Commerce". Subcommittee on Digital Commerce and Consumer Protection. Mister Chairman and Members of the Committee, thank you for the opportunity to testify today concerning the security of credit data. Before the. Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 27, 2024

Identity theft will evolve: Stolen identities will fuel new fraud schemes, like creating crypto accounts in victims names. Since the human element remains the most 'hackable' security control, these attacks will likely lead to even more data breaches and/or compromise of control systems. Growing patchwork of U.S.

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Jane Frankland

JANUARY 12, 2025

With 24% of all data breaches using ransomware, this commoditisation of cybercrime significantly broadens the field, resulting in a sharp increase in the frequency and variety of attacks. This increased scrutiny will drive improvements in cybersecurity practices across industries, fostering a culture of accountability and vigilance.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 2, 2025

Spreads via Impersonation of Official Email to Target Users in Taiwan Belgian prosecutor probes alleged Chinese hacking of intelligence service Exclusive: Hegseth orders Cyber Command to stand down on Russia planning Cybersecurity Trump 2.0

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